3363’s expression stiffened. The soldiers who had received the approach command towards the man were in the same situation.

It was then. One of the soldiers who stood behind the previous soldier took off his helmet.

“6675?”

“I definitely kept the promise, Elder.”

“Oh my goodness, you…”

3363 mumbled, turning his head back towards the man. The soldier who hadn’t taken off his helmet yet was silently looking at the man.

“Are you Slave Number 212, right?”

The soldier reached out his hand. Even from a distance, it was noticeable that his hand was trembling.

closed his eyes slowly and opened them. At first, it wasn’t noticeable, but the soldier’s voice was thin enough to be considered feminine.

“…Rivi?”

“Uh, yes…”

The soldier stammered, swallowing a gulp. The hand hesitantly stroking the man’s face was desperate, almost as if it was possessed by madness.

“Why, why like this…”

“I’ll handle it.”

Another soldier who followed approached and cut the rope binding the man. The man, who had been bound for a long time, fell to the ground lifelessly, but thanks to the soldier’s support, he avoided falling completely.

However, perhaps due to a lack of energy, he quickly fainted. The soldier supporting the man carefully laid him down.

“Why did you come here, especially her?”

“They are Elder’s family.”

“Family?”

“We won’t discuss it here. We’ll talk after leaving.”

The soldier who supported the man lifted the visor of his helmet. The eyes visible through the small gap had a peculiar golden color, like a beast. 3363 swallowed dry saliva.

“We don’t need to go; just take the Elder.”

3363 nodded quickly, exchanging glances with his comrades who came out in the disturbance. They all knew that staying behind would be a burden.

“It seemed to be the case anyway. However, each of us will find an escape route. Especially the girl.”

“Why…”

“Now there aren’t many remaining forces in the castle, so if we arm ourselves moderately, even if we get caught, we can push through with numbers.”

“That’s…”

“I know the location of the weapons storehouse. I’ll guide you, so let’s move together.”
“I know the location of the weapons storage. I’ll guide you, so let’s move together.”

She quickly raised her hand. 3363 was bewildered, just blinking his eyes.

“So, Elder…”

“I’ll protect him.”

Even with mixed tears, it was a gentle voice. However, there was strength in it. It was a voice that only a person with a firm heart could produce. That point alone was enough to believe that they were family, even without looking at their faces.

That was sufficient to instill trust. Finally, 3363 smiled.

“Your strength has greatly weakened. Your body isn’t fit for a journey.”

“Once the medicine is applied, we should prepare something to eat. Even if it’s just a little, getting some food into him will help with recovering his strength.”

“Then should I go out and catch a rabbit?”

“No. Anyway, even when he wakes up, he won’t be able to eat regular food immediately, so the provisions we have are enough.”

“Is that so?”

“Instead, can you help a little with changing clothes? I’d like to leave him as he is, but he’s too dirty. Even if we apply medicine, it seems like the wounds might fester.”

To the extent of not remembering how tangled his hair was and how much foreign substances were stuck to it, even by the time he discovered Grandfather, I had to look and look again before he recognized that he was originally blonde. I had already identified him as my blood relative after finding Grandfather, even without looking at his face.

“Don’t worry. If it’s that, it’s my specialty.”

Contrary to the confident declaration, Chesire’s face quickly turned embarrassed.

Hair aside, every other part was a problem. The face that hadn’t been washed for a long time not only had a white fuzz blossoming, but the dead skin cells were stuck together, making it dry and grimy. It wasn’t a problem that could be solved just by changing clothes.

Watching that scene, I quietly tied my hair up. It wasn’t something to ask Chesire for.

“I’ll do it.”

“No, I’ll do it. Please rest a bit, Miss.”

“I can’t rest.”

I firmly shook my head and took out a handkerchief. If I had known, I would have brought a clean cloth that could be used in the castle, but I didn’t bring much in a hurry to escape.

I wiped his face a little with the handkerchief soaked in water, but it quickly turned black. I didn’t show any reaction and repeatedly wet the handkerchief in water before wiping Grandfather’s face again.

As a result, my hands were stained and the undersides of my nails turned black, but it didn’t matter. The piercing smell from his nose and the dirty body were more pitiful than disgusting to me.

Grandfather’s body was full of wounds, both big and small. It was difficult to find bare flesh without scars.

“We should get some fresh water.”

“I’ll do that.”

I was about to refuse again, but I just nodded my head. If I didn’t ask him to do that, Chesire seemed to be making a face that would cry soon.

“Then, I’ll leave it to you.”