The Lumberjack And His Goblin Daughter.

Market

The next morning. Ravan takes his handcart from the warehouse with a load full of chopped wood along with wrapped wolf meat and skin. Today Ravan will go to the market to sell all the cargo in his handcart and buy clothes for Nana at the same time. The place they were going to was not too far away, to be precise in a village which was located not too far from the foot of the hill, Armala Village.

Nana was also invited to come so that Ravan would not have trouble finding clothes for him. On their way, they passed several fields and gardens belonging to local farmers who immediately waved when they saw them.

"Oh, Ravan! You leave early in the morning as usual. You know the place you are going to is very close and I'm sure they are okay if you come a little late" said a farmer from the vineyard who immediately greeted them both with a basket full of fresh grapes.

"He is right, Ravan, you should relax more by not leaving too early every time you deliver wood," continued the farmer from the opposite wheat field.

Ravan waved back to the two farmer and said "I'm sorry, this has become my habit since I entered the military which I can't get rid of at all, just like you take care and harvest in the morning for the best results, haha" he said.

The farmer from the vineyard named Rosswel laughed at Ravan's answer who praised their work. "Hahaha, as can be expected by the former knight, and I hope what I see is not an effect of working too early because I saw a beautiful green skin girl is sitting on your handcart "

Miss Harley from the wheat field agreed with Mr. Rosswel's words while pointing her finger at Nana, who was sitting on a neatly arranged pile of wood on the handcart. "Oh, her name is Nana and I found her in the forest, she's a female goblin," said Ravan explained.

"Ohh, female goblin! It's a pity that she can be in the forest alone considering that goblins are very weak if alone plus she is a girl who still looks young, I really feel sorry for her" said Miss Harley as she put her hand on her chest feeling sorry for the goblin girl.

"Yep, I really don't like goblins who really discriminate against women of their own race, I also feel sorry for her" said Mr. Rosswel agreeing with Miss Harley's opinion.

"Here, you can take some of my grapes for your lunch," said Mr. Rosswel, handing him a basket full of grapes from behind the fence.

"hey don't forget me, here take some of my homemade bread, I use wheat from my own field to make it and if you want jam you can ask Rosswel because I'm sure he always carries grape jam in his bag" Miss Harley said while handing them a bag of bread which was then followed by laugh from Mr. Rosswel who took out a jar of homemade grape jam from his pocket.

Ravan accepted the two gifts happily and thanked them both and immediately left with Nana shyly waving at them both "thank you for the gift" she said thankfully. Mr. Rosswel and Miss Harley waved back with friendly smiles on their faces.

The song of the morning birds, the fresh breeze, and the very warm morning sun made Nana fall in love with the morning atmosphere in the hilly area which has a very pleasing view for the eyes. Several times they encountered other people on the street who were shocked to see a little goblin girl sitting on a handcart being pulled by a big middle-aged man with blonde hair who was very muscular and athletic. Nana could only smile at the strange looks she got along the way because she also knew how strange things were going on.

As time passed, the streets became more and more crowded with wider roads and more buildings and tents stood on the side of the road, finally they arrived at the Armala market. Many people passing by carrying a lot of luggage on hand, ranging from small to large traders, food vendors to equipment, all gather there to carry out trading activities. As usual everyone looked at the two of them strangely because almost everyone in the market was dominated by humans, elves, and dwarves so it would be strange seeing goblins stand out in the crowd.

After walk for a while, they finally arrived at their first destination, a wood shop. Ravan called a man named Troya from the shop and a burly dwarf with red beard walked out of the shop with a hand waving at him "Ravan, my friend, good morning and how are you" said the dwarf named Troya with a very humming accent greeted Ravan very cheerfully.

"Cheerful as usual at your 160, you are very childish for your age even though honestly it is your main attraction, haha" said Ravan greeted Troya while parking his handcart "Oy Ravan my friend, even though I am physically old but my soul will still be a young man, hiiiyaaay, "replied Troya with his unique hand gesture.

"As usual, white oak, red wood, shiva wood, and some common wood from the forest where I live," said Ravan as he opened the cloth covering the wood that had been cut and tied neatly "hoho, as usual you always give the best wood with the best results presented in the best way as possible that showing you are the best woodcutter in the best time ever, you are indeed the best friend of the friends and talk about the best about who is the best surprise on your handcart, friend" said Troya while pointing to Nana who was sitting in the corner of the handcart.

"She is my daughter Nana, I found her in the forest yesterday being chased by wolves when I was cutting wood" Ravan explained. Nana shyly waved to Troya who was very interested in Ravan's explanation "very interesting, friend, I did not think you would continue to keep your promises and hopes even though you are not wearing that shining armor anymore, haha" said Troya while patting Ravan's back like they are old friends. Indeed they are. Troya actually a weapon blacksmith who work for military back then so they are knowing well each other for so long.

Ravan unloaded all his cargo from the carriage and after receiving the sales money and chatting for a while, Ravan excused himself and pulled his handcart leaving the wood shop but soon Troya shouted calling them to stop and he ran towards them with a package in his hand "DON'T STUPID MY BIG GORILLA FRIEND. ! YOU THOUGHT YOU CAN TAKE CARE OF CHILDREN ONLY WITH THE MONEY OF THE INCOME AS A WOODCUTTER THEN YOU ARE IN BIG WRONG PATH AS PARENT YOU BIG i***t EMPTY  BARIN!! HERE TAKES MY GIVING " said Troya while giving a pocket bag containing with gold coins which shocked Ravan alot.

"Troya, I can't accept a gift of this size my friend, this is too much," said Ravan trying to politely decline the gift.

Hearing his friend refuse his offer, Troya begin to smiling and start to sing

"i***t you have no brain has no sense

use the extra for your child's savings or school fees in the future if you want her to be happy

I've been married more than three times my friends and have taken care of many children so as your senior I want to help you use my experience as a father of 12 children and a grandfather of 19 grandchildren

oh yeah I already have lots of grandchildren and they are all happy

I thought you wouldn't get married and be an old single, oops

so that's why I was shocked when you suddenly have children and because of that I want to help you so accept my gift, friend "

Troya has just uttered a very fast but very humming sentence that has never been heard by anyone before as if he had just sung a song with a genre that has never been heard before or rather he just made a song with a new genre that he sang only to make Ravan accept his gift.

Nana clapped her hands with awesomenes on her face followed by everyone who watched. Ravan can only shake his head while putting the money into his pocket "you know? You seem more suited to a career as a musician than a craftsman" said Ravan praising "you have to make songs, Mr. Troya" said Nana agreed. Troya put his hands on his waist and laughed "thank you for the compliment but I'm not at all interested in fame as a musician, living peacefully with my family with my hands working as a carpenter is the greatest thing in my life that I don't want to exchange for anything. Even all the money in the world or the most beautiful woman even the greatest power in the world will not be enough to shake me from my family "he said proudly to himself.

Ravan thanked him and he waved his hand and immediately went to their next destination, the guild. A guild is an organization that accepts quests from anyone and gives them to adventurers who are able to do them. Apart from that, the guild also did other jobs such as receiving or selling goods from the surrounding community. Luckily in Almala village there is a small guild that is not too crowded to visit but local people and local adventurers are very dependent on that guild.

They both arrived in front of the guild and Ravan parked the handcart in the space provided "This is my first time returning to this guild after a long time, I wonder if the receptionist is still the same person or they have replaced him with someone with a gentler mouth" said Ravan recalls his bad memories in the village guild with a smile. Ravan tells Nana to guard the handcart while Ravan goes into the guild to take care of some papers. "If there is anything, just shout or run into the guild, ok" Nana nodded as a sign that she understood what Ravan was saying.

Ravan entered the guild and found a large number of people flocking there, both adventurers and non-adventurers "not much has changed in these years" he thought. Ravan then walked to the reception desk and was greeted well by a woman dressed in uniform who immediately greeted him "welcome to our guild, can I help you" said the receptionist kindly "thank God they've replaced it" said Ravan relieved to himself.

"Oh my oh my !! What do we have here!" Ravan only take a breathed a sigh of relief for five second but someone he really wanted to avoid just appeared "I thought you had been replaced or your service period is over, Gio" complained Ravan to a tall, slender man with brown hair and glasses who smiled sarcastically at him "what a shame. Mr. Knight, because of the lack of manpower made me the head of the receptionist here "said the receptionist named Gio" I hope you have fixed your mouth because I'm sure the reason why this guild is short on manpower is because there is someone who really can't keep his mouth "complained Ravan quip.

"And I heard that Ravan, the former greatest knight who got the title of hero directly from the royal family, has just adopted a goblin as his daughter, is that true?" Gio said in a high tone that caught the attention of everyone in the guild "if so, why?" Ravan replied with his face starting to get a little annoyed "I really understand if the lord knight really wants to live in peace and choose to be a poor woodcutter instead of being a noble and now you are putting a stain on the hero image by adopting goblins"

Ravan clenched his fists trying to hold back his anger "listen, the goblins I found were girls and you know goblins really discriminate against their women because of their reverse psychology and ...", "goblins are still goblins no matter how you look at them, lord knight" Gio interrupts Ravan's words. .

The tension grew even more with everyone in the guild whispering to each other. Ravan tries to hold back his anger as much as he can but a few more words from Gio then his patience breaks. Not long after, a woman dressed in uniform came out from behind the room and immediately kicked Gio very hard right in the crotch "CAN YOU DON'T SAY SOMETHING THAT BRINGS YOUR DISASTER YOU STUPID FATHER !!"

Everyone was surprised by the sudden appearance of the woman who kicked Gio in the groin and then scolded him on site, this woman is none other than Gio's daughter named Saphie who also works in the guild " shapie, please calm down first because you make everyone afraid" said the previous woman sitting behind the reception desk "SHUT UP LANIE !! YOU SHOULD PREVENT THIS HAPPENING WHEN I WAS BUSY WITH MY JOB AS VICE CHAIRMAN GUILD" Saphie replied loudly to her little sister named Lanie who sitting behind receptionist table..

"I am your father ... why are you so rude to me" complained Gio while holding his crotch area enduring unstoppable pain "listen you father, the reason why the guild head keeps hiring you is because I asked him, that's why don't make trouble anymore that makes me have to talk to the head guild for the seventh time, UNDERSTAND "Saphie said warning to his own father, meanwhile Ravan could only pat his forehead understanding the situation" so he almost got kicked out six times but thanks to his daughter he can still work here, why not send just go to the nursing home instead of continuing to employ him here " said Ravan in his mind.

Meanwhile outside the guild when Ravan was facing the person he wanted to avoid the most, at the same time Nana met a boy who approached her out of curiosity. The boy was silent watching Nana who was very unusual for him. In the boy's eyes, her face is very prettyl and her eyes are very beautiful even though her skin is green but that makes Nana look attractive and unique. Nana, who notice the boy and was confused by what the boy was doing, tried to look back and wave at the boy and suddenly the boy's face began to turn red.

"Hel..hello! My name is Rio" said the boy, introducing himself while waving back Nana nervously."My name is Nana, nice to meet you," Nana said in response to Rio's introduction

"What are you doing here?" Said Rio, "I was with my father selling goods" Nana replied

"Your father is a merchant?" Said Rio, "No, he's a woodcutter" Nana replied

"Really? As far as I know the guild does not accept timber sales in this area" said Rio, "He does not sell wood but meat and skins of wolves that attacked us yesterday" Nana replied

Rio was surprised "WOLF!" Nana nodded "yes, a small pack of wolves" said Nana "SMALL PACK!!" Rio is getting shocked

"Where do you live?" Rio asked curiously "at the top of that hill" said Nana while pointing at the highest hill from a distance "Don't tell me you live in forest who not one care because as far as I know there is only one person living there ..... wait! Don't tell your father is someone named Ravan! " Rio said in disbelief and Nana replied that Ravan was indeed her father.

"How can?" Rio said, still not believing "uhm, I am actually an adopted child, papa saved me from a pack of wolves that we are now carrying" Nana replied remembering the incident before finally she approached Rio from the side of the cart with sparkling eyes "papa is so cool! he can slay two wolves use an ax with just one swing, his cooking is very good and he is also very kind, plus he has lots of very great acquaintances "said Nana with great interest in her eyes while Rio blushed with their faces suddenly getting closer.

"What's the matter? Are you all right, Rio?" Said Nana, finding Rio's face getting red and stiff "no ... it's okay, hahaha" said Rio nervously "your father is really great, not like my father who is very annoying" he said. Nana was curious and asked "what is wrong with your papa?" And Rio answered "there is not much I can say other than his dirty mouth, he is known as the worst talker by everyone, so bad I don't want to talk about it," Rio said, turning his face a sign that he really hates his father.

Nana jumped off the handcart and reached for both Rio's hand and grabbed "don't think like that, I'm sure your papa must love you more than anything" she said as she lifted and joined Rio's two hands in her "maybe you just haven't realized it, that's why don't hate Your papa, Rio " Nana said with a sincere smile on her face and Rio became even redder due to blushing "too close" said Rio inside his mind.

Soon Ravan came out of the guild with several people behind him and Nana immediately ran and jumped to hug Ravan "PAPA !!" her cheers left Rio behind who was still blushing "oh, my goodness! I just left for a while and you immediately missed me" said Ravan as he lifted Nana and put him in his arms "papa look, I just got a friend, his name is Rio" said Nana excitedly, pointing at Rio who is still silent.

"Oh, long time no see Rio" said Ravan "papa know Rio!" Nana said in surprised "he was the son of the previous guild receptionist and the last time i met him a few years ago he was still very small kid and now Rio has turned into a handsome young man, maybe because I'm old makes me unable to feel the time anymore, hahaha" said Ravan explaining while put Nana back into the handcart "Thank you for accompanying my daughter, Rio, here Take it!" Ravan took out five silver coins from his pocket and gave it to Rio "no sir, I just happened to pass by....." said Rio trying to humbly refuse "don't have to act like that, take it and hide it from your father" Ravan took Rio's hand and put the money in his hand.

After finishing taking care of the wolf's flesh and skin, Ravan pulled his handcart and left the guild. Rio watched Nana who waved his hand from a distance with a smile while Rio could only return the wave while smiling stiffly at Nana's departure until finally they both lost of sight "Nana, can I meet her again?".

Return to Ravan and Nana. After selling all the things they had, it was finally time for Ravan to buy necessities and tools for their lives. The first thing that is needed is clothes, Ravan goes to a clothes shop that is managed by an elf whom he really trusts, a whitewood clothing shop. Famous as a clothes shop that sells clothes for all races and spread throughout the Aeron kingdom, making this clothing shop the most trusted by everyone plus Ravan has a good relationship with one of the owners of this clothing shop.

After walking for a while, they arrived in front of a colorful building filled with various kinds of clothes. After parking his handcart in the space provided, Ravan carried Nana and walked into the shop and was greeted by an elf and dragonewt dressed in butler "welcome to whitewood, how can we help you"

Ravan took out a silver card from his pocket  I want to meet Marceline" he said while showing the card. The elf immediately rushed to call the person mentioned while the dragonewt invited Ravan to sit in the chair provided while waiting for someone named Marceline to come. Not long after, a female elf dressed in a red tuxedo appeared and greeted Ravan "oh my Ravan, it has been a long time since we met" said the elf named Marceline.

"Long time no see, Marceline" said Ravan "what wind brought you here, old friend" said Marceline opening the conversation "as you can see here, I want you to find clothes for my daughter" said Ravan while introducing Nana to Marceline.

Marceline was really surprised to hear and saw that "I thought you were not going to get married" said Marceline "i really didn't" Ravan reply "then this child?" Marceline replied curiously "I found her in the forest yesterday, she is a goblin and it looks like she was dumped by her tribe if you still remember how goblins treat women in their race" Ravan replied explaining "oh, I'm starting to understand now" said Marceline while touching her chin as a sign he was thinking and begin to understand the situation.

Marceline looks at Ravan and asks him, what clothes does he need and Ravan answers, all the daily clothes used by girls in general. Marceline understands what Ravan needs and takes Nana to a closed room to have her size measured and find suitable clothes. After a while, Marceline walked out with a package in her hand accompanied by Nana next to her who wore girl's clothes in the form of a plain blue dress and wore flower-shaped hairpins "aside from race, this girl has the potential to become a model thanks to her beauty, Ravan my friend you are very lucky "said Marceline praised.

Nana is a little embarrassed by her appearance but Ravan compliments that Nana looks beautiful in these clothes and Nana smiles as a sign that she is very happy with Ravan's praise "I know you can be relied on, Marceline" said Ravan praising "thank you, but there is one thing that is missing in my opinion. "said Marceline

"What is that?" Ravan replied curiously

"You need a wife" Marceline replied and suddenly Nana and the two employees gasped in surprise "haha, you know I'm not going to get married" said Ravan.

"Oh, what a shame even though you receive a lot of application letters from noble girls at my hometown which I still receive to this day and then I burn it every morning because they fill my place, in other words you are popular so it's easy for you to find a mother for her" said Marceline trying to convince Ravan "or maybe you want me to be his mother "Marceline tries to tease him.

Ravan chuckled and said "haha, thank you but i really sorry, I have made up my mind not to marry anyone" he said. Marceline once again put her finger on her chin with a face of disappointment "oooh, you are completely unachievable, is this because you still can't get away from Laura?" she said. Ravan was silent to hear these words then Marceline realized that she was saying something she shouldn't have said and immediately changed the topic

"You know, Nana is very beautiful and she fits all the clothes i choose so these are all the clothes she needs" Marceline handed over the parcel she had been holding since earlier and Ravan received the parcel and immediately took his wallet "oh, you don't have to pay, Think of it as a gift from my gratitude to you for saving my mother during the great war "said Marceline raising his hand holding Ravan from taking out his money.

"Oh really?" Ravan surprised "that's right, after all I have many branch shops throughout the kingdom so giving some clothes to you will not have any effect on my business" Marceline explaining.

"Papa! Who is Laura?" Said Nana curiously.

Marceline, who knew the situation would get worse, immediately took out a snack in the form of a chocolate cake from her pocket and put it in Nana's mouth. "WOOPSAH !!!" A small chocolate snack entered her mouth and she immediately ate the chocolate.I still have a lot so just take it all" she said as she handed all the snacks to Nana. "Ah, sorry I remember that I have some business to do so it's time for me to go, Bob and Mika will take you out so bye and have a good day" Marceline immediately went into her office leaving Ravan who was still silent with Nana who was busy chewing chocolate snack in her mouth "she doesn't change at all, always worries about her friend's condition and runs away when she reaches her limit, haha" said Ravan.

Ravan then walks out of the shop and after thanking and giving tips to the two employess, Ravan immediately picks up Nana and puts her in the handcart along with the gifts he received then he pulls his handcart and immediately leaves to go home. Nana feels happy and she never stops thanking and admiring Ravan as her father. But there is one thing that is still stuck in her head since they left the clothing shop,

who is Laura?