ALL NOVEL Chapter 89: Chapter 88: Farewell
"Sigurd, Cocolia, this place of yours is really a treasure trove."
Welt shook his head, a smile on his face.
God knows how happy he was to see the smiles of the children.
Having silently walked the path of saving the world for a long time, if he hadn't stayed here this time, spending time with these children day and night, he would almost have forgotten why he had persistently worked for so long.
Wasn't it just to make more children happy, like these ones?
Of course, Welt would be even happier if these children had living parents and didn't face difficult circumstances.
"So, when do you plan to leave?"
Sigurd looked at Welt, not commenting on his emotions but lazily asking in a tired tone.
Welt paused for a moment, shaking his head with a wry smile.
"Why can't I hide anything from you?"
"Last night, you went to Dr. Tesla's room and stayed for one hour and thirteen minutes. Then you went to Dr. Einstein's room and stayed for one hour and forty-five minutes. Presumably, you were saying goodbye to them. It's not hard to guess."
Sigurd said nonchalantly.
Welt, still composed, smiled.
"How come you have eyes everywhere in this house? How do you know everything?"
"Except for private areas, everywhere else is covered. After all, with so many treasures here, including a Valkyrie and a crow, you can't be too careful. Ha~"
Sigurd yawned, feeling a bit drowsy.
Indeed, there were many treasures.
But whether he referred to those God Keys and the cores of Herrscher or the children, maybe both? And the latter probably carried more weight.
Welt thought like this and laughed.
"It's not a crow, it's a raven. Haven't you slept well these days?"
"Not that I haven't slept well, it's been several days since I've slept. I guess I got a bit carried away with my research. It's just that the constitution of Herrscher like you is good; you can go without sleep for several days and still be energetic."
The two exchanged casual conversation, unaware that there was anything unusual in their dialogue.
Little did they know that nearby, Cocolia and Ryoma had suddenly perked up their ears, synchronously glancing at Welt's lower body direction.
'One hour and fifteen minutes!?'
'One hour and forty-five minutes!?'
'As expected of the Lord, his stamina is great!'
...
Welt finished reading the book Sigurd gave him.
How much he had grasped, only he knew.
But in Sigurd's eyes, his changes were quite noticeable.
Still with a gentle smile, Welt's once crystal-clear eyes had gained a hint of depth.
His actions reflected a certain kind of determination that made people take notice.
Perhaps, Welt's journey might bring unexpected surprises.
...
It was the time for Welt to set off, but unfortunately, the weather was not cooperating.
The first big snowstorm of the year whistled through, blocking the mountains and forests.
Most people from the orphanage came out to see him off, but as soon as they stepped out of the warm indoor environment, the bone-chilling cold cast a slight shadow over many hearts.
"Yang, why not leave in a few days? Look at this terrible weather."
Tesla, her nose red from the cold, tugged at Welt's sleeve.
Welt smiled gently, brushing away the snowflakes on Tesla's head and shoulders.
After some thought, he untied the deep blue scarf that had been around his neck all year round.
The scarf wound around Tesla's neck twice, and then Welt, with a slight hesitation, looked to the side at Einstein, who was also rubbing her arms.
He then wrapped the other end of the scarf around Einstein's neck, allowing the two to share this warmth.
Tesla and Einstein leaned against each other, exchanged a glance, and each touched the scarf with the remaining body heat, silent in response.
At this moment, Sigurd stepped forward, rubbing his hands together and lazily asked, "Not considering changing the day?"
"Why should I change?"
"Don't you think this is a bad omen?"
"I don't think so. I want to go, so I'll go. What does it have to do with the weather?"
Welt responded gently, showing no hesitation or wavering in the face of the current snowstorm.
Sigurd smirked, "Seems like you've changed quite a bit."
"Not really, I've just come to terms with many things, but I'm still confused. Hopefully, this trip back will help me truly understand what I need to do."
Welt smiled and turned around, facing the group of children huddled together for warmth.
"I'm about to leave. Any ladies who want to bid me farewell?"
"Uncle Welt, this is my number! Call me if you need anything, and I'll definitely come to help!"
"Bronya made a drone, no combat functions, but it supports listening to music, watching movies, playing games, complete entertainment features, and can even chat to keep the Lord Leader from getting bored."
"Uncle Welt, Rozaliya wants a gift!"
"Ah! Liliya too!"
"Uncle Welt, Seele made a bento... but with this weather, it might freeze on the way. I'm sorry, I didn't consider insulation."
"Lord Leader, Sin Mal has nothing special to give you, only a charm made last night, wishing you good luck in battles!"
Each girl made her farewell, and Welt responded to each one.
In the end, Welt, holding a cold bento, with a round drone floating by his side and Sin Mal's protective charm, turned and left.
The wind and snow gradually blurred his silhouette, and it seemed like he waved goodbye to everyone before disappearing.
"Sigurd, did Uncle Welt really leave like this? The snow is so heavy, what if he gets lost?"
After losing sight of Welt's figure, Kiana, with a runny nose, tugged at Sigurd's sleeve.
Sigurd glanced at her and took out a remote control-like device from his pocket, pressing a button.
Boom boom boom!
The ground started to shake. Next to the orphanage building covered in snow, the snow-covered ground slowly cracked open, revealing a massive towering cannon.
Sizzle sizzle sizzle
Whoosh!
Boom boom boom!
Dazzling white light, deafening roar, the sky, previously blocked by the storm, was pierced by a huge beam of light.
Soon, the vast black clouds shattered, and warm sunlight spilled down.
"Uh!?"
Kiana sniffled, looking at the suddenly bright sky with a bewildered expression.
The endlessly falling snow finally stopped, and even the howling cold wind fell silent after the impact.
"Ha~"
Sigurd retracted the remote control, rubbed his eyes, and yawned.
At the same time, amidst the rumbling ground vibrations, the colossal cannon slowly retreated underground.
If it weren't for the undeniable change in the weather, people might doubt if it was an illusion.
"Have a safe journey, Welt. Well, let's go back. I want to sleep."
Sigurd slowly walked back, and the shadow in his eyes, his expressionless face, and the tired rather than beautiful atmosphere around him made everyone silently clear a path for him.
...
On the other side, in a corner of the second-floor bathroom at the orphanage, Raven held a communicator that had somehow been delivered, looked at the clear sky, and swallowed hard.
"Um, Gray Serpent, about the collaboration from inside and outside, should we discuss it again?"
"Are you afraid of death?"
"It's not about being afraid of death, I..."
"You're just afraid of death."
Raven fell silent for a moment, then crushed the communicator and threw it into the toilet, flushing it away.
Well, the living room hasn't been cleaned yet today.
After using the bathroom, it's time to get to work.
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