I spent the next few days in a state of fear.

On the surface, he maintained the necessary outings every day, pretending to be nonchalant, but he was always observing everyone's reactions.

Fortunately, everyone still greets me in a friendly way when they see me. It seems that Ms. Qian Zhihe has not exposed me.

The same is true today.

I was chatting with the workers who were responsible for helping us move.

It's not that I want to chat with them, but this is to greet them on behalf of Raya, and I can't escape it no matter what.

"Mr. Gulao, what is little sister Raya doing in the hotel?"

"Not sure..."

"Mr. Gu, little sister Raya..."

It's obvious that they pay more attention to Raya's daily life than me.

Well... for a girl as impeccable as Raya, it is natural for her to be popular.

After completing the meeting with the workers, I left the construction site.

Night has already fallen, and the workers go drinking together.

Normally I would probably choose to go with them, but tonight there are so many stars in the sky that I am in the mood for a walk.

On the roadside, several traveling merchants were talking to each other while packing their bags. Distant and unfamiliar words popped out of their mouths one after another: Wanderer, Traveler Alliance, Samobir, Shenxingguan...

As expected of a traveling businessman who travels around all day long, he is well-informed... I can’t even understand what they say.

I think of Barrick.

At this moment, that guy is probably lying in a stable, close to the haystack and suffering... The money I gave is just a drop in the bucket, I hope he can survive a few more winter nights.

I walked slowly, leaving behind the group of traveling businessmen who were about to set off.

Before I knew it, I came to a small road, with no other passers-by around and it was quiet.

It was pitch black nearby, creating a slightly scary atmosphere, but luckily there were stars overhead for company.

I reacted - this place is the northern part of the town that I rarely set foot in.

Two or three minutes later, there was a faint light ahead, and I recognized it as a working street light.

The street lights in the magical world are not the same thing as the "lights" in the technological world where I used to live.

Here, it also has another name: [Lighting Magic Tool].

The so-called "magic tool" is the general term for all tools that require magic power. In the technological world, "such-and-such machine", such as cameras and washing machines, in the magical world, becomes "such-and-such magic tool".

Of course, there are differences in specific details between "such and such machine" and "such and such magic tool", but that is normal, after all, they are products that exist in different worlds.

As for lighting magic tools, as the name suggests, it is the general name for items used for lighting, similar to street lights and indoor lights in the technological world... except that they are driven by magic.

End of introduction.

I quickened my pace and heard a cry of "wuwu" at the same time.

The cry was not loud, but it was very clear. I could easily tell that the cryer was a child.

Well...he's still a kid with a pretty voice.

After all, I used to be an otaku... In this case, if you don't think about lolita, you are probably not qualified.

In this case, I am willing to help others and join in the fun~~

Without much effort, I found a child rubbing his eyes vigorously next to the lighting device.

I came to the child and lowered my head expectantly to take a look——

Alas...it turns out to be a man.

I'd better stop meddling in other people's business.

Disappointed, I was about to turn around and leave, but my arm was grabbed by the child.

"Mr. Gu Lao! Are you here to help me?"

As expected, this kid really recognized me and couldn’t leave now.

I cleared my throat and asked in a calm tone:

"What's wrong, kid? Do you want some candy? Did the candy fall on the ground and get dirty? Or did you fall? Lost it? Do you need to wait for the next person to help?"

"Please don't treat me like a child! What do you mean by waiting for the next person to help? Can't you help me?"

...Leave him to the police officers and gentlemen.

"As far as I know, I am the type of person who can't help you at all. I can at most send you to the police station."

"Oh! I don't want it!"

"Why?"

"You will be taught a lesson..."

"What do you want?"

"Is this something you have to consider? Why are you asking me?"

"I'm too lazy to think about it."

"Then you are really useless."

"Hey, respect the old man."

"Well... you are not an old man, you are just a lonely old man."

...Dear brat, glib.

I looked at the child in front of me. Judging from his clothes, at least he was not homeless.

"Okay, okay...so you are just here to play, right? Then I have to leave."

As soon as the words came out, the child grabbed my arm tighter and immediately became timid.

"Should we go to the police station or not?"

I have no choice but to ask one more question.

"I...I'm lost."

"I see, do you want to go to the police station?"

"No, no, no, no! I've said it several times! Can't you take me home?"

"...Do you know how to get home?"

"Of course I know, please don't treat me like a child!"

"...Hey, why don't you just walk back? Why do you have to have me take you off?"

It took me a long time to figure out the way. This guy... took me so long.

"..."

"Bye~~"

"Wait!"

The child hugged me as I wanted to say goodbye, and looked over with a pitiful face.

"There's no point in acting coquettishly... In order not to be misunderstood, let me emphasize that I like girls, and I don't like children..."

To be precise, I don’t like male children, but I won’t say it to avoid being regarded as a lolita.

"I know! Besides, I'm not a child!"

The child seemed to feel insulted and his face turned red.

"..."

"..."

I looked at him silently, and after a while, he explained in a low voice:

"I...I know how to go back, but...it's too dark now...I have to wait until dawn..."

Oh~~So that’s it, he’s a coward who doesn’t dare to walk at night.

Well...

It’s difficult... I can’t just leave him alone. It wouldn’t be good if something happened and implicated me.

Well, then take this kid back to the hotel first and send him back tomorrow morning.

Having made up my mind, I took my hand out of my pocket and reached out to the child:

"Okay, let's go."

"Where to go?"

"Hotel."
To be continued...