Chapter 10. Visitors

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Chapter 10 Visitors
"Leila! Leila! Don't go!"
Bonnie anxiously shouted where she was. In the end, she gritted her teeth and rushed out of the door and came to Leila's side.
Leila smiled faintly and lowered her eyes. "What's wrong?"
Bonnie glared at her angrily. "I'm still worried about your safety. If there is danger..."
Seeing the little girl's conflicted look, Leila stopped teasing her and instead talked about something else. "How is your review going? Our teacher said that this exam will be more difficult."
Bonnie was successfully distracted. She tilted her head and thought for a moment. "Except for Elvish and mathematics, which I still haven't fully mastered, I'm fine with everything else. I just hope I don't encounter that damn herbal graphic analysis again. I'm sure that will be the biggest obstacle preventing me from passing."
"Don't worry, Bonnie. I can help you well in class tomorrow. I have enough experience in this aspect..."
As they chatted, they gradually left Dude Town. Leila had already inquired about the approximate location of the destination. Moreover, with Bonnie leading the way, she didn't have to worry about getting lost.
Since there was no carriage going to Baiek, they could only walk. This was a test for two fifteen or sixteen-year-old girls.
As the road gradually became secluded, the two also felt the unique atmosphere of Baiek Town - quiet, strange...
The two little girls also changed from chatting and laughing on the road to being cautious.
At this time, Leila was somewhat glad that it was good to have Bonnie with her. Otherwise, she didn't know if she would dare to go on alone.
"I think we should go back. It's really very dangerous here..." Bonnie tightly hugged Leila's arm and shrank her head to look around. She always felt that there was something in the surrounding woods staring at them.
"It's okay, Bonnie. We'll be there soon. I can already see the town." Leila was also a little uneasy, but her tone was forced to be calm. Her voice was so low that only the two of them could hear.
Hidden among the layers of tree shadows behind them, a single eye was staring closely at the two of them, with a hint of confusion in its expression.
The master said one. How did it become two? Which one is the person the master mentioned?
Not only Bonnie had the feeling of being watched, but Leila also had it. At the moment when she stepped into the town, this feeling became even stronger and came from all directions.
The two carefully looked at the houses in the town. They were all very dilapidated and didn't look like there were people living in them at all. But the feeling of being watched from the windows of several houses was so strong.
Now Leila somewhat believed Bonnie's words. If some strange-looking monster popped out here, she wouldn't be surprised.
Since we have come, let's go to that gentleman's house and see. He should not deceive me... Leila made a decision in her heart and her steps became a little more firm.
Glenn's house was on the periphery of the town, so the two didn't have to walk for long.
However, before Leila and the two saw Glenn's house, they first heard his voice.
A strange humming came from the front. Although the sound was very, very small, it was easy to hear in this quiet town.
"This seems to be his voice." Leila said in surprise.
"Is it the gentleman who saved your mother?" Bonnie asked.
"Yes." Leila took her friend's hand and quickened her pace, walking in the direction where the sound came from.
...
In Glenn's house.
As soon as he returned from the basement, Glenn was extremely hungry. So he quickly cooked.
He was quite confident in his cooking skills. Even with limited conditions, he could make several good dishes. The taste was average, but it was much more delicious than what the common people in this world ate.
As he was handling the cooking utensils, he unconsciously hummed a tune and sang a few lines from time to time.
The sound came out of the window. The old man next door heard it and muttered in a low voice, "This restless brat is so annoying!"
Then he turned and smiled at the little puppy that was eating. "Baby, stay away from that guy in the future."
...
Just as he had put all the hot dishes on the table and was about to start eating, the door was suddenly knocked.
Glenn frowned and came to the door in confusion.
He gently opened the door a crack and looked out. He saw Leila and a strange girl outside the door.
When she saw Glenn's face, Leila was immediately overjoyed. She lifted her skirt and saluted. "Respected sir! Greetings to you. Last time we didn't have a formal self-introduction. My name is Leila. This is Bonnie. We have met before."
"Unexpectedly, you really came. Please come in." Glenn was also a little surprised. He thought the other party wouldn't dare to come in. He estimated that they would be scared back when they went a little deeper. Sending the beast outside was just in case. He didn't expect the little girl to be braver than he imagined.
Leila was somewhat surprised by Glenn's behavior. This kind of casual feeling was something she encountered for the first time.
"Sorry to disturb you." The two girls passed by Glenn. During this time, Glenn took a closer look at the timid companion following Leila.
She is actually willing to accompany her friend here. It seems their relationship is very good... Seeing that everyone had entered the room, he casually closed the door gently.
In the slightly shabby living room, there was a little musty smell but not strong. There were hot meals still emitting heat on the wooden table. Everything was clearly seen by the two girls.
"Sir..."
"Just call me Glenn."
"Hasn't Mr. Glenn had lunch yet? I'm really sorry to disturb your meal." Leila expressed a little apology to Glenn.
"It's okay. I don't mind. But since you have come at this time, let's eat something together and taste my cooking." Glenn waved his hand and made an inviting gesture.
From the moment they met, the little girl in front of him had been very polite. It seemed that she was deeply afraid of making Glenn unhappy. For this, he was just a little surprised and attributed it to the normal etiquette of the people here.
Before Leila could say anything after hearing this, Bonnie's eyes lit up.
She didn't notice it, but Glenn was keenly aware of it.
Hey, get ready to be conquered by my cooking skills! Feel the might of the foodie empire! Glenn was a little proud in his heart and straightened his back a little.
"How can this be? This is too impolite! We..." Leila repeatedly refused, but was interrupted by Glenn.
"No, no, no! Little girl, there is nothing impolite. I say it's okay, then it's okay. In my hometown, inviting guests to eat is the most basic courtesy. If you don't accept it, I will be very disappointed."
Bonnie, who had been a little depressed just because Leila refused, was filled with hope again after hearing these words.
"Of... of course, we won't disappoint you. We are willing to eat." Leila's expression was slightly embarrassed, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.
You know, for commoner families like them, it is not easy to ensure their own food and clothing. And inviting guests to eat is naturally a taboo. At the same time, guests will also be conscious and not consume the host's food.
Leila couldn't imagine how simple and wealthy his hometown must be to have such a custom.
But looking at the furnishings in his house, he didn't seem very wealthy. In fact, it was even worse than her own home. In such a situation, he was still willing to adhere to this custom?
Sure enough, he is a kind gentleman... The admiration in Leila's eyes increased a little more.
Glenn arranged seats for the two of them and provided tableware. But facing the tableware given by Glenn, the two little girls were completely at a loss.
"Mr. Glenn, what is this..." Leila picked up two wooden chopsticks and asked carefully.

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