Lloyd Bannings woke up from his sleep. Subconsciously, his eyes began to capture the information around him.
The place I was in was in the carriage - driving from Altair to Closbell. The temperature was moderate and there was no danger.
The results of long-term training were perfectly reflected at this moment, and Lloyd immediately grasped the current situation.
His appearance was vaguely reflected in the window. He had flaxen broken hair and a delicate face with a hint of childishness. His face was younger than his real age. It would not be an exaggeration to say he was cute. His body was covered in blue and white sports.
Wearing clothes and light brown pants, and wearing fingerless gloves on his hands.
The weapon tied horizontally behind his waist felt hard and solid, and the sunlight filtered through the familiar face in the clean window and cast a warm light on his flaxen hair.
Lloyd couldn't help but smile. He was really a little too neurotic. Thinking like this, he rubbed his hair vigorously, hoping to wake up.
In fact, he just had a nightmare.
I can’t remember the details clearly. The only thing I can be sure of is that I and three other people broke into a stone secret room. There were green moss growing in the corners, and the air was filled with a cold and weird smell. And then...
Can not remember.
All in all, it was a dream that made him uncomfortable.
"Hey, boy, are you having a nightmare? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?"
Opposite Lloyd, a young and calm male voice asked.
"No, no, no, I'm just a little sleep deprived."
Lloyd responded, looking at the man who asked him the question.
The man sitting opposite was sitting across from him. He looked about 23 or 24 years old. He had short black hair and black pupils. He looked like an Oriental. He was wearing a white coat with the zipper pulled open. Judging from the collar, he was wearing tight-fitting clothes underneath.
The lower body is blue sports pants with enhanced elasticity. The shoes are Storega's classic blue and white sports shoes. There is a layer of callus between the five fingers of the right hand, which is probably the mark left by the usual weapon, most likely a throwing knife.
Class throwing weapon. His shoulder...
Lloyd suddenly realized that it was a bit rude to observe someone he met for the first time so carefully.
This is a habit he left behind when he was preparing for the investigator exam at the police academy. Observe a person from all angles and details to obtain information about him. However, this kind of observation is usually used to observe suspects. Think about it this way,
I was really rude.
As if to cover up, Lloyd began to introduce himself.
"Hello, my name is Lloyd Bannings."
The dark-haired man opposite was taken aback, as if he didn't expect him to say hello so seriously, and couldn't help but smile.
"Sorry, sorry, I didn't mean anything else."
The dark-haired man immediately realized that his smile was inappropriate and quickly apologized.
"My name is Yu Tatsumi. Can I be considered a traveler?"
Temporarily? Lloyd was keenly aware of the black-haired man's words, but he didn't reveal it, and there was no need to reveal it. Everyone has their own secrets, and it would be too uninteresting to chase after someone they met for the first time.
"This is my companion, his name is Rui. Come, say hello." The black-haired man said, patting the shoulder of the girl huddled behind him.
"H-Hello...I, my name is...Rui."
The girl who was a bit shy introduced herself in a low voice, with her head hanging low. It was easy to see that she was very scared of strangers. She was like a wounded rabbit, cautiously hiding in a hole she could rely on and secretly observing her surroundings.
As soon as she spoke, Lloyd couldn't help being stunned. Her voice was very clear, like a slowly flowing stream, clean and agile. Although she couldn't see clearly with her head down, she was sure that she had an exquisite face.
She has waist-length black hair and wears a slightly revealing and soft outfit, a combination of a small leather jacket and a skirt. The color is mainly dark blue. In order not to look too boring, the clothing is embellished with dark red decorations.
Seemingly feeling that she was exposed too much, the girl wore an aqua blue shawl. After introducing herself, her hand holding the shawl tightened.
Are the two lovers? Lloyd couldn't help but guess.
"Well, as you can see, she is a bit shy of strangers - it would be better if she is an acquaintance."
Yu explained this and showed a kind smile. Lloyd also smiled back to show his understanding.
"Ah, by the way, Rui, are there any left?" You suddenly remembered something and asked his traveling companion.
"Um……"
Rui nodded, took out a kettle from the backpack beside him and handed it to You. You shook it and confirmed that there was still a lot of liquid left in the kettle.
"Well, Lloyd, would you like some? Concentrated herbal tea can be considered a specialty of Liberjalmo Hot Spring, right?"
Lloyd hesitated for a moment, took the kettle, picked up the cup that came with the train and poured himself a cup.
"Then I'm not welcome."
I drank most of it in one go, and it had a unique taste. The inevitable bitterness of the herbs was well balanced with the other condiments. After the mellow taste and fruity aroma, the faint bitterness spread in the mouth. I wonder if it is a psychological effect.
, Lloyd felt that his mind was much clearer and his body gradually became more active.
"Thank you for your hospitality. Are you two here for tourism in Crossbell?"
There was nothing else, Lloyd just wanted to open up a topic. It was a 30-minute drive from Altair City to Crossbell. In order to make the time pass faster, chatting was definitely a very good idea.
"Well, although I have some things to do, the main purpose is to come to Crossbell. So, Mr. Lloyd, are you also here for a trip?"
"Me, actually, I am a native of Crossbell. Although I lived abroad for a while, I still came back here."
Lloyd answered somewhat ambiguously.
"Oh? Are you going to school outside?"
"Actually, I went to school locally. Before that, I had been staying at my uncle's house in Kalvad."
Lloyd said, looking a little lonely. You were silent for a moment, seeming to be thinking about something.
"Police academy?"
"!" Lloyd was surprised. "Why do you think so?"
Seeing Lloyd's surprise, You smiled and said: "When we first met, were you observing me? Very carefully, observing me in detail. Most people with this habit are guerrillas.
And the army. You mentioned that you are in school, and there is no army in Crossbell locally, so you can only be an elite police officer."
"It's not that exaggerated. In fact, I am an ordinary investigator. I just graduated from the police academy." Lloyd said modestly, but a confident smile could not help but appear on his face.
"It's awesome, isn't it? I heard that it's very difficult to pass the exam for a prosecutor, right?"
"It's not as difficult as rumors say. Then, Tatsumi-kun, what do you do?"
Lloyd probed calmly.
"Well, just call me Yu. I'm a former guerrilla, right? I used to belong to Liber."
It turned out to be a guerrilla! Lloyd breathed a sigh of relief. He was still thinking about how to respond if he revealed his special identity.