Something Hurts

Feeling satisfied enough to keep the three of them in the time-space, the little boy just disappeared. And they become unconscious.

When they woke up, they were surprised to find changes in the forest they remembered.

"Looks like it's not just this forest that's changed,"

"We'd better get back to Norf town soon, I don't want Una to get mad."

"What else is it like that guy said, he sent out a large army of demons."

When they arrived near the city, they were surprised by the presence of merchants other than the human race going in and out of Norf city.

"Is this the city of Norf? Looks like we're on our way."

"How could the city of Norf move to another place so quickly,"

"What do you think Vail?"

"Sorry, I can't focus, somehow I feel such a strong hunger,"

"Hold on a little longer, it's better to be hungry but calm."

"Instead of being full but exposed to scolding from Una,"

Confused by the city's already very different layout, they searched for their home name with the help of others. But all it gets is a garden.

"I can't hold back hunger anymore, give my greetings."

"If you have met Una and Cindy,"

"Hey,"

Cini and Rii followed him.

Thirty minutes later.

"Finally I have the stamina,"

"This food is delicious, reminds me of mother's cooking."

"Do you want to add more food?"

"No, thank you,"

"Vail, what you said was very impolite,"

"Please forgive him,"

"What price will we have to pay?"

"You don't have to pay for it."

"Miss maid, why are you crying?"

"Clara,"

"Clara? this woman?"

"But how could he get here sooner, and have grown up."

"I am indeed Clara, you stupid sister,"

"HEH!"

Unable to hide his sadness, he cried hysterically at the sight of his three older brothers, especially Vail, who had suddenly returned.

"Hey!"

"What have you guys done there is our boss!"

"That's bad, why are they all carrying kitchen utensils?"

"Boss?"

"Miss Clara, are you being robbed by them?"

"Thank you for worrying about me."

"Get back to work. Nothing to worry about."

"The three of them are my brothers,"

The worker immediately went back inside. Clara asked them to come inside because she had something to say.

"Please, sit,"

"It's just like being interviewed,"

"Intefuw?"

"It's nothing, Clara."

"So what do you want to tell?"

"Mother is gone."

"That's not funny to joke about, Clara."

"You who have turned into a beautiful woman and are in this city surprised us,"

"It's not like that-"

The three of them became speechless when they saw Clara's smile.

"Mother left a message to me for you,"

"Thank you, for making her your mother, and thank you for being by her side all this time."

"Cini, where are you going?"

"I'm going out for some fresh air."

"Rii, wait!"

Rii just disappeared.

On his way out, Vail begged him not to leave him.

"I'm not going anywhere,"

Rii vents his anger in the forest and causes havoc. On the other hand, Cini continues to walk sadly.

"He, maybe."

"Cini!"

"Elia,"

Elia saw Cini crying.

"Where have you been going all this time?"

"We've all been trying to find you for years,"

"Elia,"

He is surprised because Cini will hug him in public. He invited Cini to visit his house.

"Please drink,"

"Thank you, Elia."

"If I may know what makes you cry until like this?"

"I got the news, that our adoptive mother has left us forever,"

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you remember."

"This is not your fault,"

"Mother!"

"Alva, mother is having guests."

"You play alone first huh,"

"Elia, you already have a family?"

“…..”

"I've been married for four years, and it's been six years since we were looking for you."

"And sorry, I couldn't wait for you, Cini."

"Don't think about it too much, maybe this is fate."

"With whom are you related?"

"His name is Oda, he works at a restaurant in this city branch,"

"Daddy!"

"Alva, smart kid,"

"It's not usually you come home this early, is work okay?"

"Even though I've worked hard enough, but instead get a reply like that,"

"You are,"

"Then, who is the young man standing on the balcony?"

"Introducing her is Cini who is an adventurer in this town."

"Sorry if my arrival is sudden,"

"Because I heard our guild's receptionist is married and has a child, I came as a representative to take a look,"

"So apparently,"

"Eli, can you make some lunch?"

"Okay, I'll make it."

"Please take a seat Mr. Cini,"

"Thank you Mr. Oda."

"What are you talking about? Let me carry on."

"We talked about the past when your wife was still a receptionist until now,"

Hearing this, Oda told Cini about the beginning of their relationship.

Three hours later.

"Food is ready."

"Not like usual,"

"Is there something strange?"

"Usually you say you love me,"

"Come on, I'm embarrassed to say it in front of him."

"Master Cini, come eat with us,"

"Thank you for the offer, but I must return already."

"Okay, come again if you need anything Mr. Cini,"

"You are too kind, master Edo."

"Oh yes, Elia."

"Do you know where Cindy and Una are now? We've been looking for our own home."

"But all we saw was a garden,"

Suddenly the atmosphere in the house became heavy.

"Why do you two look so gloomy?"

"Can you and your friends come to the fountain in the middle of town?"

"Is the food still not edible?"

"That's Alva, let's come with our mother to the dinner table."

"I don't know what's wrong, but fine I'll tell the others."

When Cini and Rii returned, Clara gave them an all-out lecture.

"Vails, Rii."

"Elia's husband asked us to meet at the fountain in the middle of town."

"Elia is married!?"

"They have been blessed with a child,"

"Who are you talking about?"

"Naturally you don't know, she's a receptionist at the adventurer's guild,"

"Speaking of adventurers, have you asked where Cindy and Una live?"

"I've said it but Mr. Edo, instead asked us to meet at the fountain in the middle of town."

“….”

"What's wrong Clara, your face is very serious."

"This time I forced myself to come, there was no refusal,"

"Okay, but why?"

"Forbidden to ask"

"You stupid brother"

"Because it's late, come downstairs to eat."

"Hurray eat!"

“…”

"What's wrong Clara? It's not like you told us to come downstairs."

"I thought you weren't coming back."

"I've been struggling long enough to keep waiting after mom left, and I still keep what sister told me to keep secret."