Banquet of Reunions and Old Paths Chapter 3

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Banquet of Reunions and Old Paths Chapter 3

Murr: Huuuh? Where’d it go? It shoulda went this way…

Heathcliff: It’s your fault for saying such horrendous things in front of it…

Faust: What’s the ruckus? Don’t run in the hall. 

Heathcliff: Ah, Mr. Faust, my apologies…

Shino: Faust, did you spot our dinner running by here?

Faust: Your…dinner? No, I did not. 

Shino: Damn, we lost it.

Heathcliff: Wait up, Shino! Master Sage, I’m worried for the pig, so I’ll tag along with Shino, alright?

Akira: Okay, then I’ll look after Mu–

In a rush to catch up with him, I suddenly heard voices talking to each other. 

It was Faust and Lennox, the former talking to the latter about something. 

Akira: (What could they be talking about?)

Murr: Master Sage, if you don’t hurry we’ll lose to Shino and Heath!

Akira: (Just when did this become a team match…)

R-Right! I’m coming!

Akira: Ugh…

(In the end, we never did find the piglet no matter how hard we searched. Where could it have gone?)

Lennox: Master Sage, I have something to discuss with you if that’s okay. 

Akira: Oh, Lennox. I'll go open the door for you. 

Lennox: Pardon me for the sudden visit. It’s about…

Piggy: Oink!

Akira: Huh?

Piggy: Ooooink!

Akira: Wow, Lennox, isn’t that the pig from earlier?

Lennox: Yes, he is. 

Akira: It’s a relief you were the one who found it! So, where was it?

Lennox: To tell the truth, it was Lord Faust who found him. 

Akira: Faust did?!

Lennox: He just happened to come across the piglet as he was walking in the hallway.

The little guy was so scared, Lord Faust quickly shrank and hid him.

He could somewhat guess what was going on from Shino and Murr’s reactions and secretly handed the piglet over to me when they left. 

He told me, “You’re the one most fit to decide on whether to eat something or look after it.” 

Akira: So that’s what you two were talking about when I saw you guys before! 

(Since Lennox’s a shepherd, Faust probably thought he was the best guy to give the pig to…)

Lennox: Indeed. As well, he mentioned that this little one is likely a wizard’s familiar, so eating him is not the brightest idea. 

Akira: A familiar…

Lennox: Murr was right on the dot when he said that this piglet is an extraordinary one. 

Akira: Thank goodness we didn’t eat it…

Lennox: Because you and Heathcliff were so worried about him, I thought I ought to tell you that he’s fine. 

Akira: Thank you for telling me! I’ll need to thank Faust later too, I’m glad the piglet is safe.

Oh, by the way, have you and Faust been talking more recently?

When the two had just reunited, there were many awkward moments due to their past ties with each other.

Lennox: I wouldn’t say it has increased by a lot, but compared to the beginning we have had more chances to talk with one another. 

Akira: Is that so? I’m happy for you!

Lennox: … Thank you, Master Sage

Akira: Hm? What’s this, all of a sudden?

Lennox: For giving me the ability to meet and talk with him again. 

Lennox looks into my eyes as he softly smiles, and I spot hints of shyness within his gaze. 

Akira: It–it’s no problem!

Anyways, today was a lot, wasn’t it?

Lennox: You can say that again. I never would have thought that I’d be spending such eventful days like now back when I was still travelling the land.

His eyes narrow a bit as he faintly grins like he was recalling the past. 

Deep within his eyes were the senses of loneliness and nostalgia, painted and blended together. 

Lennox: Ah, wait. Master Sage, are you free after this?

Akira: Yeah, I am. I’ve got nothing scheduled for tonight. 

Lennox: Then how about we finish that story I was going to tell you this afternoon?

Akira: Really?

Lennox: Of course. I’ll be heading to Shylock’s bar, then. Be seeing you. 

Akira: Got it, see you in a bit!

By Lennox’s request, I head to Shylock’s bar. 

With dimmed lighting and a faint sweet vagrance, the bar always makes me feel relaxed, but also makes me want to act more my age at the same time. 

Shylock: Welcome, Master Sage and Lennox.

Snow & White: Welcome!!

Akira: Good evening, Shylock, Snow, White…and Oz!

Oz: …

Lennox: It’s rare to see you two out of your painting, Snow, White. 

Snow: Ohohoho, it is only because the homebody Oz is out, we shall too!

White: We tagged along since it’s so amusing.

Without any reaction towards the twin’s words, Oz turns our way and looks at us.

Lennox: Sorry for making you wait, Lord Oz.

Oz: No problem.

Snow: W-What!? You two had plans to drink together!?

White: Oh my gooosh! Are you gonna “spill the beans” and whatnot!

Oz: No, I am only treating Lennox to drinks as thanks for repairing my door after Mithra broke it down. 

Snow: Well, well, well…you’re more well-mannered than I thought.

White: But Oz, couldn’t you have just fixed the door yourself with magic?

Oz: …It was night time.

Snow & White: So that’s how it was!

Oz’s affliction from his previous battle with the Great Calamity is that whenever he tries to use magic at night, he falls asleep on the spot. 

Taking advantage of this opportunity is his longtime nemesis Mithra, who comes to harass him often, like breaking down his door. 

Oz: …

Lennox: …

Akira: (They haven’t said a word to each other since they’ve sat down next to each other…)

Oz: Lennox, what is it you will drink? Choose any you like.

Lennox: What will you drink, Lord Oz?

Ah.

Akira: (They talked over each other..!)

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