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Fortunately, in the morning, the rain stopped and the sun came up.

Lelia and Oscar left the hut early in the morning and set off.

Lelia, riding on her horse, sighed inwardly as Oscar naturally wrapped his hands around her waist.

Last night, Oscar held his face against her waist and hugged her until almost dawn.

Lelia pushed Oscar away only when the sound of the rain had subsided, and she stayed by his side until he fell asleep.

Was it because of that?

Oscar's attitude, wrapping his arms around Lelia's waist, was now terribly natural.

"Aren't you going?"

Oscar's question as she pondered his actions came to her ears. Lelia clenched the reins, biting her lip.

***

A few days passed, and they were about to reach the vicinity of the Superion Territory.

In her mind, she wanted to run non-stop as there was not much distance left, but it was late at night to pass through the forest. It could take a long time if they got lost.

So tonight, they decided to stay at the small village inn before passing through the forest.

"Wait here. I'll go and ask if they have a room."

"... Yes."

Lelia answered Oscar's words, but she thought to herself, 'Why wouldn't there be rooms?'

It was not a tourist town, although it was small. She wondered if there were any other guests besides them.

Lelia put her horse in the stable next to the inn building without any worries.

Then, as she exited her stable, Oscar, who was waiting for her, gave her a chin.

"Go in."

Lelia nodded her head, and she followed his directions to the room.

If they rest here today and leave before dawn, they will arrive at the Superion Fortress by the afternoon.

When she thought of that, her heart pounded with excitement and joy.

The room was small, but it was clean and warm.

But once she entered the room, Oscar showed no sign of leaving.

"...?" Lelia looked at Oscar with her puzzled eyes.

"There is only one room."

"... Why?"

"I don't know."

Oscar responded as if it was not a problem, and Lelia nodded awkwardly.

Oscar knew her as a man, and he followed her like a leech as if he were watching all the time.

It was strange and felt like they were husband and wife.

Lelia sighed deeply inside.

She was at a loss as to how to resolve her misunderstanding with her friends.

***

Like the last cabin, Lelia decided to sleep on the bed and Oscar would sleep on the sofa.

Inside the small room, on a small table lay the hot food prepared by the innkeeper.

As she ate the soup, Lelia stared at Oscar.

She suddenly got curious while eating.

'By the way, why isn't he likeable?'