“Roc! Brother! You’re here! We’re just playing with the new kid!” Bartz replied to the men who were approaching.

“So that’s the kid Scalus was talking about! He is way more adorable than you, Bartz!” said the man who patted Bartz’ head. “Nice meeting you, my name is Waluf.”

“Brother! Stop that!” The boy struggled to remove the hand on top of him.

“Playtime is over. We need to go.” The larger man uttered.

“Come on, Roc! Why don’t you hear how Sven sees you guys first?” Bartz energetically asked as he pointed at me.

“I’m interested to hear that. Aren’t you too as well, Roc?” Waluf looked at the other man.

“Fine.”

All of their eyes turned at me. They were obviously waiting. I pointed at Waluf first.

“You look like an older version of Bartz. Yellow eyes, reddish spiky hair. You are way taller than us. You also had a cloth wrapped around the waist.” I uttered.

“How about Roc? How does he look like to you?” Bartz pointed at him.

“He is even larger than Waluf. He is a bald man with serious eyes. He is wearing steel armor, a red cape, and a heavy looking helmet.”

Waluf, Jella, and Bartz were smiling. Roc was not. He merely raised an eyebrow as I described him. I was still not able to grasp why describing others was fun for them. Yet if that at least gave them entertainment, then I am at least glad to help.

“Enough with the break. It’s time to patrol. Let’s go.” Roc commanded as he turned his back on me.

“Can I come with you?” I asked.

“Huh?” Roc looked over his shoulder.

“I want to be of help in some way. Take me with you.”

“Come on Sven! There might be enemies! It would be dangerous for a kid like you to come with us,” said Bartz.

“He’s right…” said Jella

“Yet you are just about my size. If you can go, I cannot comprehend why I cannot,” I reasoned.

“Bartz and Jella undergone some serious training. They can handle themselves well.” Waluf answered while still petting Bartz.

“I am capable of fighting too. If you have a suitable weapon in hand, then I will gladly demonstrate it.” I declared.

“Why do you want to go with us?” Roc stared at me.

“I wanted to contribute. Granpa did not bring me along. I am no use to Granma as well. I might be help with your duties instead.”

“I understand. But you just recovered.” Roc replied.

“That is correct yet I am feeling fine now.”

“Rest further. We’ll discuss this another time.”

Roc proceeded on his way with the others tailing him. Their figures became smaller and smaller until they were no longer on sight. I was left alone so I made my way back to Granma.