wrapped in a green and light brown sentinel uniform, the shining silvery official sword hung on the waist, was him...... “The dream is still not over yet.” Suddenly, a whisper came from Kirito who was walking beside him. Eugeo lifted his face in surprise. Apparently, with just the sigh he had let escape earlier, Kirito could read all the meaning behind it. His instinct was as sharp as ever. Eugeo made a wry smile and muttered in return, “Nope, it is already over.” Yes, the time of dreaming was already over. In spring last year, the Sacred Task of guard apprentice was given to Jink, son of the current village guard chief. Even though his sword skill fell short of Eugeo’s and Kirito’s, and of course Alice’s. Eugeo continued talking in a tone mixed with slight irritation, “Once the Sacred Task has been given, even the village chief can’t change it.” “With one exception, right?” “Exception......?” “When the task has been accomplished.” This time he made a bitter smile at Kirito’s stubbornness. This partner still wouldn’t let go of his great ambition to cut down the Gigas Cedar in his generation. “Once we cut down that tree, our work will be beautifully completed. After that we can choose our own Sacred Task, how’s that?” “That’s true but......”