YLTESCIA: A Reincarnator's Tale in the Lands of Merusia

Chapter 138: A Village Deep Within

The night was calm and peaceful. There was no hustle and bustle of the city nor the noises of rowdy crowds. Under the starry night, in the verdant forest, there was only the cold night breeze to be felt along with a beautiful and relaxing symphony.

In such a dense forest, there was a village up ahead, hidden from the outside world, like a jewel deep under the earth. Just like jewels, once they are discovered, one would feel an overwhelming admiration and joy, frozen in the beautiful sight served before them.

Warm and gentle light filled the forest as the lanterns hung silently beside the houses, gently swayed by the wind from time to time. It was like a shining treasure trove or a firefly-lit grove, gleaming and ever so beautiful.

"Grey, it's so beautiful..." ［Yuna］

"I couldn't agree more." ［Grey］

Traveling for several days and encountering a little bit of trouble, Grey and Yuna felt everything was worth it after uncovering such a sight. There was happiness brewing in their hearts like children who just unearthed something pretty and precious.

The two were there to attend Kris and Aria's wedding, yet they were the one who felt like being done a favor. Yet a new experience has been added into their list and they couldn't be any happier to be invited.

"Then, shall we head inside? It's getting pretty late already." ［Grey］

"Un. I also want to meet Miss Aria and Mister Kris before the day ends. I wonder what they're doing right now..." ［Yuna］

"Well, we'll find out soon enough." ［Grey］

Hands linking with one another, Grey and Yuna crossed the little and shallow stream before them, walking towards the village with their heads still turning left and right and their eyes still filled with curiosity and excitement.

Just as they were a couple meters away from the village's perimeters, two elves noticed them approaching. They were the village guards who just happen to be patrolling the area at the moment.

The very moment they spotted Grey and Yuna, they immediately raised their guards. While there was no hostility in their eyes, they still exhibited caution, wary of the travelers who were approaching their village by the second.

"Good evening. This is the Malus village, correct?" ［Grey］

The guards had assumed that the two were travelers who just happened to lose their way in the forest, but with Grey's statement, everything was cleared out. It only made the guards raise caution even more, wary of the outsider who knew of their home.

"Yes, that is correct. Do you have any business with our village?" ［Guard 1］

"Actually, we do... Here's our invitation, it's for Mister Kris and Miss Aria's wedding. We are at the right place, aren't we?" ［Grey］

As soon as the guards received the letter, they quickly scanned its contents, verifying its authenticity with their eyes. Nodding to one another as soon as they confirmed that it was indeed legitimate.

"We have already been informed of your arrival. We apologize for our cautiousness just a moment before. Truly, we're sorry." ［Guard 1］

Discomfort. That was what Grey and Yuna only felt when the two guards bowed their heads before them in apology. They were even stiffer than stone, valuing formality and respect above any other.

While Grey found their attitude and personalities similar to the fictional works he once read in his previous life, he couldn't say he was happy. The only thing it did was remind him of the stuffy feelings he felt during the awarding ceremony. The same went for Yuna.