Kyu seems to notice my crying. She runs toward me and starts licking my leg.


    -Kyu! It''s tickle! (Farah)


    -Kyuuuu! Kyuuu!


    Stolas goes beside me and starts talking.


    -She is wondering why you are crying, master? (Stolas)


    -Eh? Kyu doesn''t know I have to go soon, huh? (Farah)


    Everyone looks elsewhere to dodge my question. Only Beleth can''t stand that atmosphere, answers me.


    -We agreed with others that we would tell her later, Farah. (Beleth)


    I reach out and stroking the fluffy fur of Kyu.


    -I think we should tell her sooner so she can prepare for it. (Farah)


    I pick Kyu up and hold her in my arms.


    -Kyuuuuu! Kyuuuu!


    Kyu thinks I am playing with her and barking happily.


    -Kyu! (Farah)


    -Kyuuuu?


    -In two days, I will go to a faraway place. (Farah)


    Kyu seems to be a little surprised by my statement.


    -Kyuuuuuu~


    -You want to go with me, Kyu? (Farah)


    -Kyuuuuu!


    I smile sadly and tell Kyu.


    -I can''t bring you with me, Kyu. (Farah)


    Kyu tears up and cries out loud. I have no choice but to hug her tightly.


    -I''m sorry, Kyu. (Farah)


    -Kyuuuu!


    -I can''t stay here with you, Kyu. I have something to accomplish. (Farah)


    -Kyuuuuuuuuuu!


    Kyu cries even louder. The papa wolf seems to hear her crying and peeks his gigantic head inside the tent and growls.


    -Grawl?


    I go to his place and explain the reason Kyu cries. Papa wolf nods after listening to our story. He bends down and picks up Kyu by gently biting on her neck.


    -Grawl!


    -I hope you can calm her. (Farah)


    Papa wolf leaves the tent along with Kyu.


    -I know that would happen. (Beleth)


    -She will eventually know about it. (Stolas)


    Beleth pulls my hand and advises me.


    -Let''s have a party for now! (Beleth)


    I answer Beleth with a faint smile.


    -Right. (Farah)


    I will enjoy my time with everyone until the end.


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    I have a wonderful time with everyone at the party. The first activity we have is a singing competition. And the one win the singing competition is Stolas.


    -I never thought that Stolas could sing so beautifully like that. (Farah)


    Stolas blushed and replied to me.


    -You are overpraising me, master. (Stolas)


    Stolas has become much open to me since that day. Her face starts to show many kinds of emotion.


    -Too bad, Farah. Stolas is a dark horse that steals your first place. (Nina)


    I deny and reply to Nina.


    -It''s alright, Nina. It''s fine as long as everyone having fun. (Farah)


    Lecia shouts and points at us.


    -Hey, the group over there. We have already moved to the next competition. (Lecia)


    -All right, we are coming! (Farah)


    After that, we have an eating competition and many kinds of mini-games. The party does not end until midnight when each of us goes back to our tent.


    When I was lying on the bed, I placed my hands on my head and thought about today''s party.


    -If only this moment will last longer. (Farah)


    After taking a break for the entire day, I will have to go to the later trial the day after.


    -Kyuuuu!


    -You are back, Kyu. (Farah)


    Kyu jumps on my bed and lies next to me. I can notice her eyes become red because of crying.


    -I''m sorry. I''m not a good friend, Kyu. (Farah)


    -Kyuuuu.


    Kyu barks sadly. I have no choice but to reach out and pat her on the back.


    -Let''s sleep together, Kyu. (Farah)


    -Kyuuuuu...


    I hug Kyu tightly and gradually fall into sleep.


    -Good night, Kyu. (Farah)


    -Kyuuuu.


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    After the day we had the party; we spent the following day preparing the necessary stuff for the trial. And finally, we have to depart for the third trial today.


    -Have you guys finished preparing your stuff, Amy and Mia? (Farah)


    -We have, sister. (Amy)


    -Me too, sister. (Mia)


    I turn to Beleth and Stolas and have them reply.


    -I have nothing to bring, Farah. (Beleth)


    -I''m ready to go, master. (Stolas)


    I can hear people cheering for us from behind. It''s Lecia and others.


    -You can do it, Farah. (Lecia)


    -Goddess, you can easily pass the third trial. (Man A)


    -Please return alive and teach me more about magic, Farah. (Ano)


    -Stolas, thanks for protecting us when you are here. (Woman A)


    -Thank you, sister Mia. Please have a wonderful trip. (Children A)


    -Amy, don''t skip your practise because I''m not beside you. (Nina)


    -Beleth sister, please come back safely. (Children B)


    In front of these farewells, I can feel like tearing up at any moment. But I can''t do that; I mustn''t let them worry about me. I hold back my tear and form a big smile.


    -We will be back! (Farah)


    -That''s the spirit! (Everyone)


    Somehow, I can find Kyu in the crowd.


    -Kyuuuuu!


    It''s Kyu growling. She runs to us with a small bag on her back.


    -Kyu! (Farah)


    However, Stolas goes in between Kyu and me.


    -Master, let me deal with it. (Stolas)


    Stolas stares at Kyu and coldly says.


    -You can''t go with us, Kyu. (Stolas)


    Kyu barks angrily at Stolas.


    -Kyuuuu! Kyuuuu!


    -You can''t even if you mentally prepare for the trip, Kyu. (Stolas)


    -Kyuuu?


    -You want to know why we can follow master, but you can''t? (Stolas)


    Stolas utters a deep sigh and replies to her.


    -Because you are too weak, Kyu! (Stolas)


    -Kyuuuuu...


    -Stolas! (Farah)


    Beleth holds me and stops me from interfering in the middle of the conversation.


    -Let Stolas deals with it, master. (Beleth)


    -Uhm. (Farah)


    Stolas continues talking with an icy voice.


    -You are terribly weak, Kyu. You can die anytime if you go to the later trial in this state. (Stolas)


    -Kyuuuuu...


    -You will become a burden for our master. (Stolas)


    -Kyuuuuu.


    Stolas turns her back at Kyu.


    -Practice and become stronger, Kyu. Become strong enough to protect yourself and protect your master. (Stolas)


    -Kyuuuuuuu.


    -The moment you become capable enough, our master will gladly accept you to come along with her journey. (Stolas)


    Kyu starts to cry.


    -Master, please say goodbye to Kyu from afar. (Stolas)


    I nod at Stolas''s suggestion.


    -Kyu! (Farah)


    -Kyuuuu!


    -Become stronger! I will wait for you. (Farah)


    Kyu barks out loud with all of her might.


    -Kyuuuuuuuu!


    But this time, she doesn''t rush to my side. She turns back and heads to the forest with maximum determination.


    -That girl will become formidable in the future. (Stolas)


    -... (Farah)


    -Master, let''s go. (Beleth)


    The twins pull my hand and head to the gate.


    -Sister, the gate is open! (Amy)


    -Let''s go, sister. (Mia)


    -Right! The third trial, here we go! (Farah)


    Madeus