Chương 65: A Journey to Understand Humanity

"Too cunning."

Philon raised his head, staring at Shane and Frilian in front of him with displeasure.

She finished her morning meditation and was about to buy some food to take back to the hotel when she unexpectedly bumped into two people "enjoying shopping" at the market.

This made her very unhappy.

That's so cunning! He actually went shopping alone behind her back!

"Haha—what a coincidence, Philon!"

Faced with Philon's gaze, Shane and Frilian both shrank back, trying their best to hide what they had bought behind their backs.

Their little actions did not escape Philon's notice.

The little girl slowly puffed out her cheeks, "You're hiding a secret from me..."

"No, no—there's no secret here—"

"Um--" Philon frowned.

"Mr. Shane, your expression is really easy to read. And, Lady Frilian, what's that in your hand? Did you buy something strange again...?"

Frillie was about to break down and looked to Shane for help.

Xia En had a sudden inspiration.

"Hey Philon, let's go get some dessert! The hotel owner recommended a super~~~delicious dessert shop!"

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Philon's attention was successfully diverted, and her little expression began to show a conflicted look.

"Although... I haven't had sweets for months,... we can't waste money on travel expenses, at least... until we find jobs..."

wow- Shaun leaned closer to Philon and slightly opened a small opening in his backpack.

Suddenly, a golden light shot out, illuminating the girl's face!

gold!

So many gold coins!

Philon was stunned. After a long while, he stiffly looked at Shane.

"Mr. Shane, did you rob a nobleman?"

What is that poor kid saying?

"Let's go, from now on there will be dessert every day!"

On the way to the dessert shop, Philon, being very shrewd, immediately changed her attitude and began to help Shane carry her backpack.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

This famous pastry shop in Walm is called "Seagull's Desserts".

The three of them found a spot on the terrace where they could see the sunset over the sea.

The warm yellow light shone on the sea, creating shimmering golden sparkles. Seagulls flew not far from the terrace, waiting for the fishing boats to return home.

"The scenery is really nice; no wonder the proprietress recommended this place," Xia En exclaimed.

Frillie and Philon looked at the scenery before them with gentle expressions, seemingly quite happy.

Xia En took the dessert menu from the table, handed it to Philon, and said, "Order whatever you like."

Philon politely handed it to Frilian, saying, "I can have the same as Lady Frilian."

Frillie chuckled and was about to speak when Shane snatched the dessert menu from her hand.

"Let her choose, then what's the point of choosing?"

"One of each, please."

Philon: "..."

Frilian: "Not bad, Shane. You've already grasped the essence of desserts."

"Oh."

Xia En still remembers the dessert shop in [Grosstan City]. This guy tried every flavor of dessert in the shop, and when he left, he couldn't even straighten his back.

While waiting for the dessert, Shane took out the packaged gift.

"Philan, this is a gift that Frilian and I picked out for you. Open it and take a look."

Frillie suddenly seemed a little uneasy.

"Speaking of which, today is my birthday..."

She took the gift box from Xia En, opened it with a smile, and was immediately struck by what was inside, her eyes flashing with surprise.

"What beautiful hair accessories, what a beautiful dress..."

The gentle sea breeze blew through Philon's long hair, and seemed to blow into her heart as well.

"Thank you, I really like it."

"Really?"

"Um."

Frillie breathed a sigh of relief.

Philen stroked the dress and hair clip in the box, a smile on her face, but a layer of mist gradually rose in her eyes.

Xia En knew she must be thinking of Haita; for the past few years, it had been them and Haita who celebrated her birthday together…

"Philen, why don't you change now so we can take a picture together?" Shane interrupted Philen's thoughts.

"Now...?"

"Of course, with such a beautiful view, we must take a good photo to make the trip worthwhile!"

Using the room in the dessert shop, Philon changed into the dress Shane had chosen for her and put on the hair clip that Frillian had picked out for her. The girl stood shyly in the soft sunset, radiating a charming beauty.

Frillie was stunned.

In her memory, Philon was still a timid little girl following behind her, but in the blink of an eye...

"Philan, you've grown so much!"

"After all, I'm 16 years old, I'm already an older sister."

Frilian looked at Philon with a hint of sadness, then at herself. Could humans really grow this fast?

It's incredible.

Under Shane's "photo magic," the three of them took many beautiful photos.

Shane also took many close-up photos of Frillie from bizarre angles, including one taken from an upward angle looking up from her chin, which made Philon laugh uncontrollably.

She opened the pendant box hanging around her neck.

One side of the locket originally had only a photo of her and her parents, while the other side was blank. Later, Shane made a photo of Mr. Haita and her to fill in the blank side.

Now, as she strokes the locket and watches the two bickering in front of her, she feels very happy.

"Mr. Shane, Lady Frillian, thank you so much."

Upon hearing Philen's words, the two who were bickering stopped, and Frilian looked at Philen somewhat nervously.

"Actually, I don't really understand human preferences. For example, if Haita hadn't taught me, I wouldn't have been able to remember to celebrate your birthday."

"Hita wants me to bring you happiness, but I don't really know how to do it..."

Philon smiled at her, raising his hand to touch the butterfly hair clip.

"I don't think so."

"Your desire to understand my feelings and your effort to do something for me is enough to make me happy."

"Lady Frilian, you said that your journey of interest would be very, very long. In that case, let me and Mr. Shane accompany you to learn how to understand humanity."

Philon looked at Shane.

Shaun didn't say anything, but smiled as he looked at her and Frilian, and reached out to pat their heads.

Frilian glanced at Philon, then at Shane, and for a moment she was reminded of the ten-year adventure she had shared with Simmel, Aize, and Haita, as well as the journey with her teacher Vlame that spanned more than fifty years of his life... For some reason, she felt a little happy at that moment.

Of course, except for one thing—

"Don't touch my head..."

Frilian and Philon spoke in unison.

"..."

Xia En reluctantly withdrew his hand.

cut.

The atmosphere had been built up to this point, and I thought I could take the opportunity to rub against a couple of fluffy little creatures...

You two are truly master and apprentice; are you both this vigilant?