Chapter 1881 A Tacit Understanding

Chapter 1881 A Tacit Understanding"We will go home together. I promise." Gareth looked at Elisa firmly. His words were not only to comfort
her but to encourage himself.
Elisa wanted to say something but changed her mind. She did not continue with the topic again.
After that day, they went on with their lives as usual. Anna and Sodo never showed up again. It was
likely because Mrs. Kella stopped them from coming in.
Thus, no one came to bother them again.
Elisa and Gareth were relieved.
novelbinLives went on in the village as usual. They helped Mrs. Kella with farm work by day and went fishing in
the evening. At night, they sat around the fire, sharing stories.
This place had a significant difference in temperatures between day and night. The hotter it was during
the day, the colder it would be at night.
They stayed around a fire every night to keep warm and keep the darkness at bay.
Sometimes, Mrs. Kella would tell them stories. Other times, it was Elisa.
They talked about their experiences in life. Each women's experience sounded unique and exciting to
the other.
On the other hand, Gareth spent most of the time watching Elisa and was reluctant to look away. Mrs. Kella smiled upon noticing it.
She did not know who Elisa and Gareth were outside the village, but she could tell they had interesting
lives.
Sometimes, they shared funny incidents, and the three would laugh together.
It was quite a pleasant life.
However, Mrs. Kella's expression would change whenever they mentioned going home. She would try
to change the topic.
Even Mrs. Kella knew there was only one way to go home, and it required them to obtain the compass.
Therefore, she was unsupportive of it.
Elisa could see Mrs. Kella did not want them to join the warriors' tournament.
Apart from concern about the dangers Gareth would face, she also knew what he wanted if he won the
tournament.
Elisa and Gareth lay on the reclining chairs the night before the warriors' tournament to discuss the
matter.
Elisa kept looking at the glittering stars in the sky. The sky was clear and free from pollution. It looked like a dark canvas scattered with numerous
diamonds.
Their chairs were so close that Gareth could see the stars reflected in Elisa's eyes.
A thought flashed in his mind.
The moon and stars don't shine as bright as your eyes.
"It's beautiful." Elisa could not help but sigh.
Gareth looked at Elisa unwaveringly. He replied, "Yes, truly beautiful."
No one knew whether he was talking about the sky or Elisa bathed in the moonlight.
Elisa turned to him and realized they were too close. She awkwardly put some distance between them.
Gareth did not say anything. He appeared disappointed but quickly concealed it.
After a moment of silence, Elisa said, "Are you sure about this? Mrs. Kella said it will be dangerous if
you go."
Gareth looked at her and saw himself reflected in her eyes. He wished time would stop at this moment.
"Do we have a better plan?"
Elisa wanted to suggest stealing the compass. But she remembered the village chief's house was in the center of the village. Even if they managed to
steal it, they would be discovered before they could escape the village.
Severe consequences awaited those who dared to steal the village's treasure. They would even drag
Mrs. Kella into trouble.
Mrs. Kella generously let them stay with her for so long. They could not repay her kindness with evil.
Elisa wanted to say something but could not find the right words. In the end, she said, "You must be
careful… Don't force yourself."
Gareth nodded. His eyes crinkled as he smiled.
The two gazed at the stars, sharing a secret between them. It was a secret they could not tell anyone
else.