Several days passed, and they were nearing the Superion Territory.
In her heart, she wanted to run without rest since only a little distance remained, but it was too late at night to pass through the forest.
If she lost her way by mistake, it might actually take even longer.
So they decided to stay at an inn in a small village before the forest tonight.
"Wait here. I'll go ask if they have any rooms."
"...Yes."
Lellia answered Oscar's words while thinking to herself.
Surely there would be rooms?
This wasn't a tourist city, just a truly small village. She doubted there would be other guests besides themselves.
Lellia put the horse in the stable beside the inn building without any worry.
After coming out of the stable, Oscar, who had been waiting, jerked his chin and said,
"Go in."
Lellia nodded and followed his guidance toward the room.
If she rested well here today and ran from dawn, she would arrive at the territory castle by afternoon.
At that thought, her heart pounded with excitement and joy.
The room was narrow but cleaner and warmer than expected.
However, even after entering the room, Oscar showed no sign of leaving.
"……?"
Lellia looked at Oscar with puzzled eyes.
"There's only one room."
"...Why?"
"How would I know?"
Oscar responded as if asking what the problem was, and Lellia nodded awkwardly.
True, Oscar thought she was a man. Moreover, he always followed her around like a sticky parasite, as if keeping watch over her.
It would be strange to act distant now.
Lellia sighed deeply inside.
She felt at a loss about how to resolve the complicated misunderstandings with her friends.