Violet the Wallflower | COMPLETED

Chapter 49

//Village of Heartburgh//

I really don't know the way to Heartburgh since sabi ng marami, inabandona na ito simula noong sinalakay ito noon ng mga monster. We've been traveling through the middle of the forest for quite some time now. Ngawit na ngawit na yung bewang ko. Inaantok na rin ako dahil gabi na. And most of all, gutom na ako. Bakit ba napakagutumin ko? Sawa ata nasa loob ng tiyan ko eh. 

"We're here", bulong ni Sir Noah sa may tenga ko na siyang ikinagulat ko.

Huminto na yung kabayo at naunang bumaba si Sir Noah tsaka niya ako inalalayan sa pagbaba. Pagtingin ko sa paligid, I was expecting that everything would be ruined, but it looks different, like a little community. May mga bahay na nakatayo, may mga maliliit na establishments. This place is far from being ruined, just as the rumor said. Mukhang maayos naman ang lahat nasa liblib nga lang. Tsaka nasaan yung mga tao?

Since it is night, wala masyadong liwanag kaya wala ako masyadong makita. 

"AAAhhh", sigaw ko. Bigla kasing may humawak sa balikat ko. Pagtingin ko isang matandang babae na may hawak na lampara. "I'm so sorry for screaming suddenly", napahawak ako sa may dibdib ko. Ang lakas kasi ng kabog eh.

"I should be the one apologizing, young lady. Noah, get your horse to the stables", ani niya kay Noah.

"Go ahead first,Violet", napatango na lang ako.

"Follow me, young lady. You must've been tired and hungry. Come, I already made some dinner", ani nung matanda tsaka niya ako hinila. Sakto naman noong sinabi niyang may pagkain ay nakaramdam ako ng gutom kaya nagpatangay na ako.

Pumasok kami sa isang bahay, pinaupo ako nung matanda sa may dining area tsaka siya naghain ng pagkain.

"T-thank you so much...", inamoy ko yung stew na inihain niya at shet lang feeling ko naglaway ako. Teka, okay lang ba na nakikikain ako?

Ilang minuto lang ay dumating na rin si Sir Noah. "Grandma Nia. Thank you for letting us stay here for a while", ani ni Sir Noah.

"No worries. It's not like you are a stranger to me. How could I not help the hero of this village", hmm? "Then sit down and join us", dagdag niya tsaka siya naghain ng pagkain ni Sir Noah.

We started eating the delicious stew, but in my mind, I think I'm forgetting something. Hanggang sa natapos na kaming kumain ay hindi ko pa rin maalala kung anuman yun.

"I'll go outside for a while to feed the horse", paalam ni Sir Noah. Tumango nalang ako.

"Noah grew up here. He was only 15 when the monster attacked this little village. He was the only one who dared to fight the monster, even though he had just started training as a knight. As a result, he got that scar on his right eye. But, due to that incident, his skill was recognized. Ever since then, he has always supported this village, even though it was long forgotten. The people here respect and honours Noah as the hero of this village", mahabang kwento nung matanda habang ako ay tahimik na nakikinig. And the more I learn about him, the more fascinated I get.

But why did the palace abandoned this village?

"Oh dear me. You must be tired of travelling. Let me take you to your room", wait may kwarto na agad na nakahanda?

"Don't worry. Noah already informed us about your circumstances a few days ago. We will make sure you are safe and sound, Lady Violet. Tomorrow, I will tour you on our village. Have a good night's sleep", ani nung matanda pagkahatid niya sa pag-stay-an kong kwarto.