In the morning, after a night of nightmares, he decides to leave early for his post-delivery routine.

The Delivery Man went out to walk around the Village, although he hadn't seen anything familiar or that caused any reaction the day before, he didn't change his routine of always doing this at all his stops, that is to walk around the region of the city or village where make your delivery.

Although this time he had company, which was something rare, the lord's son accompanied him or, to be more exact, followed him.

''Then why are you coming with me? -Deliveryman

''I was hoping you'd tell me more about your work.. -Bryson

'' I have nothing more to say, I said everything I had to say yesterday. -Deliveryman

Bryson starts to make a strange face as he walks closer to the Delivery Man.

''I know it's a rude question, but you had a bath yesterday, didn't you? I'm sure my father had offered him the opportunity to bathe. -Bryson

''Hm? Of course I showered? -Deliveryman

The Delivery Man makes a face like he doesn't understand what the kid is getting at, but only for a moment, then he changes his expression.

[Ah, I understand why he asked me that, after all yesterday I didn't have my clothes on, much less my cloak.] -Deliverer

''Really? And your clothes? Hadn't they washed them for you too? -Bryson

''Yes, they did. -Deliveryman

The boy continues to make a strange face as he looks away from the delivery man.

' ' Ehhh.. Really? You know.. -Bryson

' ' It's my mantle. -Deliveryman

''Hm? -Bryson

''My cloak that smells like that. -Deliveryman

' ' Your cloak? -Bryson

'' That's right, it has a very strong smell, right? -Deliveryman

''Smell pretty strong? I would say it stinks like a dead animal.. -Bryson

The Delivery Man is embarrassed to hear this and laughs.

''Well, maybe it stinks a little.. -Deliverer

''A little bit? It stinks a lot! It's more like rotten actually, it stinks so much! And if you're not feeling that smell, it's because your nose must have rotted from walking around with that cloak so much!! -Bryson

''Eh? Is it that bad? -Deliveryman

''Too bad! -Bryson

[Hmm, they say that if you smell something for a long time, you get used to it and end up not even smelling or noticing the difference in the smell over time. If that's the case...] -Deliverer

The Delivery Man puts his hand over his mouth and expresses concern.

[Is this why everyone avoided me when I arrived anywhere, even at Post Offices? Damn it!!!!!!! I really didn't think it was that bad!! From now on, I'll remember to take it off when I'm inside Cities or Villages.] -Deliverer

While thinking this, the Deliverator takes off his cloak, and begins to fold it. While putting it under his arm he looks at the boy.

'' Just so you know, his smell is to avoid monsters. -Deliveryman

''So monsters don't like smelly things? -Bryson

''Nooooo!!!!!!!!!! That smell is monster blood!! -Deliveryman

''So you killed monsters and used their blood? -Bryson

''Not!! I only used blood from dead monsters when I had the opportunity, monsters tend to avoid each other, so I figured having my clothes smell like them would be efficient, but well, it doesn't always work.'' -Deliverer

The boy looks at the Deliverator's back, at his waist he sees a sword.

''Hmm, I understand. -Bryson

Bryson raises his eyebrows, as if he's discovered something, and turns back to face the Delivery Man.

''So... What about this sword? -Bryson

''That sword? It's just a short sword for self defense when needed, it's not like I'm an expert swordsman or anything. -Deliveryman

''Hmm.. Self-defense I know.... -Bryson

Bryson looks at him with a suspicious face and a cynical look.

''Even after all the explanation I gave you last night, you still haven't given up on being a Courier? -Deliveryman

''Not even. -Bryson

'' More should. -Deliveryman

' ' If you made it and many others managed to survive until today, so will I. -Bryson

''No, no it won't. -Deliveryman

' ' Oh is it? Okay then. -Bryson

The Delivery Boy looks the Boy back and takes a deep breath.

The boy still kept that cynical look and now he was even more arrogant.

[This kid.. Seems like he still doesn't understand anyway.] -Deliverer

You said yesterday that it's too dangerous and all that, but you've still managed to survive this far, haven't you? So is there any trick or secret right? Why don't you make things easy there and tell me what it is? -Bryson

Hearing this, the Deliverator stops walking and his features clearly change in that instant, although the boy has not noticed the sudden change and continues to talk and walk.

[Trick? Secret? Does it make things easier? What the fuck is this brat talking about? What the hell is this shit brat's chattering about here?] -Deliveryman

[That shitty kid.. He has no idea.. He has no idea..] -Delivery guy

With an irritated look, the Deliverator looks at the boy's back.

''Trick? Secret? Yeah… There really are some… It will really make things easier for you! -Deliveryman

Upon hearing that, Bryson stops and realizes that the Deliverator was no longer by his side, he turns around and looking back realizes that the Deliverer had a different expression on his face, he was staring at him with a look of contempt.

''He knows? They are quite simple actually.. -Deliver

''Oh yes? -Bryson

''Yes, yes.. -Deliverer

The Deliverator starts to walk towards Bryson who doesn't react, he even starts to take a step back, but before he takes a second step the Deliverator is already on him.

And right next to his ear he speaks.

' ' You just need to leave. -Deliveryman

''Hm? To abandon? -Bryson

''Abandon everything and everyone. -Deliveryman

The Delivery Man turns his face away, but still with that scornful expression, he starts talking while smiling.

'' That's right, abandoning your family, friends, companions, partners, acquaintances, confidence, courage and your pride, you need to abandon literally everything and everyone. -Deliveryman

''When by chance you end up meeting by pure bad luck with some monsters on the road you were passing, and by chance they end up picking up someone you know by pure bad luck too. -Deliveryman

While he was saying all this he was walking slowly around Bryson.

'' And you who have tried to face monsters other times and ended up almost dead, you already understand that you don't have the strength to face them and you know how weak and powerless you are... you know you have only two options, run away or hide. -Deliveryman

' ' And you know one thing no matter which of the choices, in both you will have to abandon everything and everyone and cover your ears to their cries of despair and agony for help. -Deliveryman

Then the Deliverator stops in front of Bryson with a macabre smile, the boy was already in agony just hearing that, but he didn't stop there.

''But between us, I suggest you run, hiding doesn't always work, and even when it does, you have to watch or hear people being maimed, ripped and torn to shreds right in front of you, while holding your breath in fear of they notice you, it's not pleasant to hear the sound of their guts hitting the floor, it's quite uncomfortable, can you imagine?'' -Delivery guy

Hearing this, the boy can't stand it, falls to his knees and starts vomiting on the floor.

While watching the scene, the Deliverator gives a smile.

''Yeah.. It seems like you can imagine.. Haha.. -Deliverer

He laughs for a while and when he stops laughing, the Delivery Man looks at the boy who had already stopped vomiting, but was now crying and barely keeping himself on all fours with his arms shaking from vomiting.

''Do you understand now boy? That's what awaits you. -Deliveryman

''Of course, that's if you're not one of the unlucky ones who ends up getting caught by the monsters and dying here. -Deliveryman

Bryson lifts her face and looks at him, then the Deliverator approaches him again with that disdainful look.

''I understand that it must be tedious to live here in this small village, with nothing to do and every day being the same, but believe me, during these years, I've seen thousands like you, and it's much better for you to live here bored every day, than to end up being killed by a monster on your first day of travel, don't you think? -Deliveryman

The Delivery Man changes his expression and flashes a smile as he holds out his hand to the boy.

He takes the Delivery Man's hand and stands up.

''And there? Still want to become a Courier? -Deliveryman

''No, I think it's better not, I just had a very big shock of reality and I just understood that even becoming a farmer here would be better. -Bryson

' ' That's good then, I'm glad to hear that. -Deliveryman

''Here, did you do all this just to change my mind? -Bryson

''No, not at all. -Deliveryman

''Then why? -Bryson

''You just pissed me off, pissed me off so much. -Deliveryman

''Eh? Did I piss you off that much? -Bryson

''Yup! To the point where I want to punch you in your face. -Deliveryman

The boy gets scared and stops walking.

' ' But since you're a child, I ended up thinking that solving it this way would be better. -Deliveryman

After hearing that, the boy starts walking again.

''I understood. Good, so now you don't want to hit me anymore then.. haha.. -Bryson

''No, I don't, so don't worry. -Deliveryman

[Also, seeing you so pathetically humiliating yourself in public was satisfying enough to make me forget the anger it caused me, even if it was just for my own self-satisfaction, I think I was a little arrogant, rather , although I don't know if we can say that it was in public, since this village is so small that there was no one to see it, but it was better that way, right? Since he is the Lord's son and that could get me into trouble.] -Deliveryman

' ' So you're leaving tomorrow? -Bryson

''Yes, as soon as the sun is up is the best time to travel, as most monsters don't usually attack during the day, although there are several that don't, always do your best to avoid them . -Deliveryman

''I understand. -Bryson

[I hope you forgive me, you made me angry, and I ended up taking out all my frustration on you, after all everything I said to you .. was about me, and about everything I went through and how weak and useless I am, by reminding myself of that, I ended up losing my temper, well, in the end, I didn't lie, after all I only know how to run and hide, until today it was like that and I imagine it will always be like that... And if you really follow that path, you there would only be 3 alternatives, you could end up dying .. becoming someone like me .. or becoming even worse trash ..] -Deliveryman

''Well, if you still really want to walk around Bryson country, instead of being stuck in this village, become a soldier, you start in a small town, as it is next to the village and then go to a bigger one, train and stay strong, even at a point where you can escort caravans or who knows how to become a mercenary. -Deliveryman

The boy looks at the Delivery Man in surprise.

''Eh? I didn't expect you to tell me to do something outside the village after all that.. -Bryson

''To be quite honest, I still think it's very dangerous, but at least, it should be less than being a Courier, and you'll have a lot of training and have companions by your side to rely on in a possible fight with a monster, your chances of surviving will be bigger. -Deliveryman

The boy had a big smile on his face.

''is true? -Bryson

''Well, maybe? -Deliveryman

''Hm? How so maybe? -Bryson

''A maybe, it's a maybe wow, there's no way for me to know, I was never a soldier. -Deliveryman

The Delivery Man smiles and starts laughing.

''Eh? So how do you indicate me doing something you're not sure what it's like? -Bryson

''I just thought it would be better than nothing.. hahaha. -Deliveryman

' ' Did you think so? haha ha. -Bryson

As they continued to walk together and argue over this matter, the two smiled and laughed together.

They hang out together for quite some time as Bryson shows him around the Village, though the Deliverator seems interested in what the boy has to show.

Before reaching noon, they were already returning to Bryson's house talking and laughing, but when they saw her from afar, they noticed a commotion in front of her.

''It looks like something happened. -Deliveryman

' ' Wonder what happened? -Bryson

''Let's hurry to find out. -Deliveryman

So they run towards that commotion in front of Bryson's house, and when they get there.

''What there was? What's the problem? -Deliveryman

''What is happening? Why is everyone in front of my house? -Bryson

The villagers turned and looked at the lord, then Brayden looked at Dylan and nodded.

' ' The thing is, a goat ran away to the forest on the mountain that is next to the city. -Dylan

' ' Oh, is that all? And all this commotion just over a goat? -Bryson

The Deliverator notices how restless everyone is.

''It's just that Alina went into the woods looking for her.. -Dylan

''There is? Why did he do it? -Bryson

''Because it was her turn to look at the goats and it happened while she was taking a break. -Dylan

''Did you know this Alina? -Deliveryman

''Not much, but I talked to her a few times. -Bryson

''Please Lord Brayden do something, ask Dylan to go after her, save our daughter, he's our most experienced hunter, she's gone into the woods now! If he goes now he should be able to find her quickly! -Couple of Villagers

Brayden looks at Dylan, and he shakes his head at him.

''I'm sorry, we can't risk more people going into the forest. -Lord Brayden

''It's really a pity, but it's like you said earlier, Courier, there are times when we can't do anything. -Bryson

''Really. -Deliveryman

The villagers couple fall to their knees on the ground as they cry desperately, while other villagers try to console them.

Meanwhile, the Delivery Man had his hand over his face in thought.

''I can go. -Deliveryman

Everyone looks at the Delivery Man, and the couple slowly stops crying.

''Ah, don't get me wrong, I'm not going to look for her. -Deliveryman

''Then what are you trying to say? -Lord Brayden

''Actually yesterday when I arrived at the village I saw that there was a trail that went through this forest, and when I asked some people around today, I was able to confirm that a long time ago they used this trail when there were still more hunters available to go there. go to the city next to here, Sojuara. -Deliveryman

' ' But what about it? -Dylan

'' In those hours when you stopped to talk to the elderly? -Bryson

Bryson remembers that he stopped several times to talk to seniors as they walked, but since he doesn't like talking to seniors, because they talk a lot and rarely stop talking, he didn't even come close to see what they were talking about.

''So that was about it.. -Bryson