The next day, as promised, they were able to take in the view of the canal again in a more relaxed manner.
Alexis and Fransisca then spent the next three days slowly touring the festival.
The size of the town of Austell is so large that even that was not enough time to see everything.
So, on the final day of the festival, Alexis and Fransisca were planning to leave the town.
They pack up their belongings and leave the inn.
Along the cobblestone boulevard, which is as crowded as ever today, they walk in the direction of the north entrance.
On there, they plan to meet up with Sagrado's officials later this morning. There is no time to take it easy. If they are late, they will cause a great deal of worry.
Thus, the scheduled carriage was waiting for them at the north entrance.
After handing over the luggage to the driver, Alexis gets on first.
He looked back toward the town when he offered his hand to Fransisca, who was still not on the coach.
「Fransisca?」
He calls out to her, and she finally turns around.
「...I'll miss it.」
A small voice came out of her.
Nevertheless, she noticed Alexis' hand, grabbed it, and got into the carriage.
Soon the carriage starts to drive away, and then...
「Onee-chan!」
A child's voice came from somewhere.
She turns around to look at the voice.
On the cobblestones of the town they are leaving, a couple of strangers with their children are waving their hands down. Judging from their attire, they must be tourists who happen to be passing by.
Fransisca leans forward and waves back.
「Are you leaving already!?」
The girl asked loudly.
「Yes! And you mustn't get lost again!」
Fransisca replied, waving her hand until the girl was out of sight.