Funeral, what should I do if I reincarnate as a demon?

"....Don't be so nervous, just be natural."

The girl's nervous attitude made him once again sure that this was not the attitude that a normal family should have towards each other.

Normally, it should be gentle to resolve the inner pain of this traumatized child, and then get into her heart, so that she would not be so restrained.

But I don't know if it's because he has lived too long and is numb, or maybe he is worried that the relationship is too good, or something else... He is not very good at this.

He has tried everything he can, and it's still the same after more than half a year. He doesn't know how to make this child closer to him.

Therefore, when he was watching the girl sitting upright, he finally made up his mind, put down his books, and squatted in front of her:

"Philen, you have class today?"

"Yes, there is no special notice... Well, what's wrong?" Ash, who is always very busy and sometimes can't see him for three or four days, or even a week, asked this question for the first time and cared about his school situation, which made Philen look a little surprised.

"It's okay, it's just that I want to see an old friend. I wonder if you can go with me?"

"I...?" Philen was a little puzzled, but agreed without thinking too much: "Of course."

"...Then choose a suitable opportunity to say goodbye to your friend first."

"Goodbye? Why?"

"That guy lives far away, in the holy capital of the Central Kingdoms."

The answer he gave without thinking made Philen feel incredible from the bottom of his heart and tilted his head in confusion: "But isn't the Central Continent very close?"

"Actually, I still want to stay there for a year or two...After all, I haven't seen you for a long time, well, that's about it." Ash was vague and made up a reason casually.

Because he felt that he had to wait until he found the right one, and then tell her the real purpose, so that at least it would be a way to travel, and the journey would be much easier and more enjoyable.

Hearing this long number, Philen's eyes widened slightly, but she still had no objection and nodded silently:

"I understand, then let's say goodbye today."

"Well, I will go with you, and tell your teacher by the way."

"Thank you, Master Ash."

"No need..."

Being treated very politely by this child all the time made him a little uncomfortable, but he also understood it and didn't say much.

In fact, Philen was actually a little disappointed and reluctant to say goodbye to her friend, but she was too sensible and didn't say anything.

It is worth mentioning that Ash thought the biggest reason for their estrangement was that from the time they met until now... Philen had never rejected any of his requests, even if it was a tentative proposal, and had never made any requests.

After that, they went to school together, said goodbye and temporarily withdrew, and it became smooth. Philen said goodbye to his friends, and he only said a few words to the teacher of the second-level magician to complete the communication of suspension.

Of course, for the sake of the child's future, Ash also thought about finding a magic school for her to attend after going to the Holy City.

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On the carriage.

Compared to normal children, when they were excited about leaving the city, Philen just sat on the ground obediently.

Before leaving the city, when passing through the bustling streets... Because she had always lived in a quiet street, even the road to school was relatively remote, which led to her stepping into the hustle and bustle of the city for the first time in a long time.

On the bustling streets, there were a variety of stalls on both sides. The bright colors of meat and vegetables intertwined into a vivid market picture, and the shouts of vendors came one after another, adding a bit of liveliness and vitality to the beginning of this journey.

It was just the crowding and noise of the crowd that made Philen feel a little uncomfortable, and subconsciously moved closer to Ash.

But as the carriage drove, her eyes were deeply attracted by the silver leaf bookmarks of the roadside vendors, and she stared at them unconsciously.

When Ash noticed it, he stopped the carriage after a little thought, looked at Philen and asked: "Do you have anything you like?"

"...No, I'm just a little curious."

"It's okay, even if it's a souvenir, just buy whatever you like."

After hearing him say that, Philen hesitated for a moment before answering softly:

"But...it's not good to spend money indiscriminately."

"Is this a problem that children should consider?"

"...I'm sorry." Philen lowered his head in frustration.

This seemed to be afraid of his feelings, which made Ash quite tricky: "I'm not blaming you...Anyway, you should choose a few that you like?"

"But..."

"If you don't choose, I'll feel bad."

"Then...just one." Philen held the lapels tightly with both hands and hesitantly followed him out of the carriage.

In front of the stall, she unconsciously looked at the bookmark twice more, but still picked the cheapest one from the many items: "This one."

"Really? But I think this one is better." He smiled helplessly, but directly took off the silver bookmark that she had subconsciously focused on before.

This made Fearon suddenly feel like a child who had done something wrong, standing there looking a little embarrassed.

This reaction really gave him a headache, so he simply stuffed the bookmark into her hand and rubbed her hair:

"Okay, okay, don't think too much. Isn't it beautiful? And as long as you like it, isn't it fine?"

"Thank you... I, I will definitely keep it well!"

This sentence unexpectedly, like the warm sunshine, quietly made Philen's uneasiness and anxiety disappear, replaced by an indescribable warmth and happiness, and unconsciously hugged the bookmark in her hand and nodded vigorously.

In fact, the main reason for her restraint was that Ash was always busy with work, which made her know from a young age that making money was not easy.

As for the actual situation...she didn't understand it.

And she never asked, and Ash naturally didn't say it, otherwise wouldn't he have to make up a reason? So...the understanding between the two sides became two parallel lines that did not interfere with each other.

Only after returning to the carriage, Ash was still flipping through the book, but Philen was carefully admiring the silver leaf in his hand, and it seemed that he really liked it.

This caught Ash's attention, and he couldn't help but pat her head with a chuckle, while Philen smiled shyly.

——Although the two people's understanding is two parallel lines, it seems that they can barely make do?

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Crossing mountains and rivers, the two arrived at the Holy City without any danger.

But they did not enter the city, but wandered in the nearby forest, looking for the hut that was said to be not deep in the forest.

".... Lord Ash, do you really know where that friend is?"

Carrying his small suitcase in his hand, Philen walked in the forest for half an hour. His small body was shaking and he glanced around. He couldn't help but said: "I feel that I should have been here before."

"....Did you find it?"

"Did Lord Ash do it on purpose?"

"Of course, as a magician, having a strong body is also very important!" He couldn't find the way, so he talked nonsense for the sake of face.

Philen sighed and lowered his head: "... I heard it for the first time."

"What, this attitude? Your teacher must be bad, so he doesn't know this."

"But that's what the book says, and Teacher Liyes is already a second-level magician, second only to a first-level magician. It's really rude of you to say that..."

Faced with his assertion, Philen seemed a little embarrassed, and carefully suggested: "It's okay in this wilderness, but if you are in the city, please try to avoid similar remarks, because... people will misunderstand you as jealous."

"... Why would I be jealous of a second-level magician."

"Come to think of it, you are also a magician, what level are you now?"

"——Sure enough, you still have to pay attention to rest. You can't exercise your body anymore. Let's fly up and see where it is!"

Originally, he was just a disciple of Celia, so he had never thought about going for a rating. Suddenly facing this question, he felt that if he said there was no need to take the evaluation, he would definitely think he was just showing off, so he abruptly changed the subject and flew directly into the sky.

This made Philen shake her head and sigh: ".... Is there no rating? Is it possible that Master Ash lacks magical talent?"

Sure enough, I have to avoid mentioning these things as much as possible in the future, and... did I go too far just now? —— Philen prayed in her heart that Ash would not be hit, and regretted her careless words.

As for why she misunderstood him as weak, it was of course because she felt that Ash's magic power seemed very weak.

Of course, in fact, it was simply an apprentice like her who could not even see through Ash's crude hiding skills.

And Ash never showed off to her, so she naturally didn't say much if she didn't ask. After all... showing off to a child, that would be too empty, right?

But he never thought that he would be taken care of by a child whose hair had not even grown up, so after ending the topic and flying into the air to find the target, he didn't think much and fell back to the ground and picked up Philen and flew to the hut in the woods.

At this moment, the chimney of the lonely cottage in the forest was constantly emitting black smoke. It was obvious that someone was cooking inside. The two could even smell the aroma of beef stew with potatoes from outside the door.

".... Is that drunkard drinking and eating meat again? It seems that we are here at the right time." Ash muttered, and happily grabbed Philen's little hand and stepped onto the stairs, intending to have a free meal after a long absence.

On the other hand, Philen seemed a little worried... After all, they came from a faraway place, but they didn't even bring any local specialties, but they were thinking of eating for free. Is this really appropriate?

The Burial of Fulilian: Thousand Years to the Present: Chapter 70 Haita: Be a human being! (3K)

Haita's retirement residence is a typical Western-style cottage.

It is not small, but it seems that there are at least three or four rooms on the first floor.

Although it is not luxurious, it is far from dilapidated. It stands in a simple style, with ivy on the wall, and a small attic on the second floor.

There is also an independent well in front of the door, and there is also a simple vegetable garden. In the autumn, the harvest season, Ash couldn't help but turn back before knocking on the door.

Before Philen could stop him, he picked a tomato, wiped it, and took a bite.

This scene made Philen look worried:

"Master Ash, it's not good for you to pick and eat them without permission. It will definitely make the owner here angry..."

"It's okay, he won't care... But I still prefer ripe tomatoes, such as scrambled eggs with tomatoes."

"Then don't pick them in the first place..." Philen seemed a little distressed by his attitude.

"What are you talking about, Philen? My friend actually grows vegetables, so of course I have to taste them first! Well, that's probably the feeling?"

".... Sorry, I can't understand it at all."

"It's okay, you'll understand when you grow up."

".... Really?" Philen nodded doubtfully, but looked at the suitcases in the hands of the two and couldn't help saying:

"But Master Ash, now compared to that kind of thing, we didn't even bring souvenirs or anything, is it really okay for us to visit like this...?"

"Souvenirs?"

"What's wrong?"

Phiren looked up in confusion, but he was playing with tomatoes, muttering to himself: "... It's really strange, I shouldn't have taught you these strange and cumbersome etiquette, right?"

"This is very common sense." Philen unconsciously emphasized his tone, and at the end he couldn't help but add: "Even a seven-year-old like me understands it."

"No, it's normal that she shouldn't understand it, right?"

He was also helpless with this little adult-like child, and stretched out his hand to rub her head.

But it was inappropriate to say anything to her, so he handed her the leftover tomatoes.

"What, what is this?"

Firen took it subconsciously and wanted to ask what it was for him, but before he could get an answer, Ash had already walked back to the hut and knocked on the door casually:

"Haita~Haita! I'm here to play with you, open the door quickly!"

"...I'm coming."

Soon there was a sound of footsteps from inside the door, accompanied by an old voice.

The old man, who was leaning on a cane and walking slowly, soon opened the door and opened his eyes wide when he saw Ash. He smiled nostalgically:

"I thought I heard it wrong... I didn't expect you to come to me on your own initiative."

"Yeah~something."

"Haha, didn't you just say you were here to play?" Haita smiled and shook his head, not really caring about what the purpose was, so he made way: "Anyway... come in first?"

"Then I won't be polite!"

"When have you ever been polite to me?"

"That's true." Ash also smiled, but he didn't go in. Instead, he looked back at the little girl who was still standing by the vegetable garden, staring at the tomatoes in annoyance:

"Philen, stop eating tomatoes, come in quickly."