The two of them were already on board on the ne bound to Irnd. After their group dinnerst night, they were so full that what they only didst night was walk, go back to their hotel room, prepared for their trip, and then slept.


    As Meredith was looking at the window, she heard As sigh, getting her attention.


    "What''s wrong?" she asked, looking at the message that he got from Austin.


    "He says that he may be dyed for a day or two. I wonder what is keeping him from the pce when we are already looking for the book."


    Meredith looked at his screen and she could indeed see his message. With a small smile tugging the corner of her lips, she told him a suggestion as she held the pamphlet about the country in her hand.


    "Well… why not we think of ces to visit while we wait for him? As we visit ces, we may look for clues about the ce, and it might lead us to the clues that we are looking for."


    "Hmm…" As thought for a while, looking at the pamphlet. With a slow noding from him, he does recall that even Austin may not be familiar as to where a leprechaun can be seen here in Irnd. "Well… maybe exploring the ce could help."


    "Mm." Meredith agreed, looking at the pamphlet and turning the pages to look at ces to visit. "Of course, even though mortals believe it''s a myth, who would know more about their origin and ce? The locals who spread the story, right? Maybe we can ask them."


    "A point," he agreed, now replying to Austin''s message. "Then I''ll let him know that while waiting for him, we will visit some ces."


    It was quiet for a minute. While Meredith was busy humming to herself a tune as she read the pamphlet on Irnd''s wonders, As then heard his phone ping, making him read the message.


    "Ah… and he agrees," he updated Meredith, further telling his message. "And he suggests we visit the ces in Dublin as a start. Well, our ne willnd there. How convenient."


    "Dublin… it''s here on this pamphlet."


    However, as they were looking at the pictures of the scenic ces in Dublin, one picture caught As'' attention. Somehow, that ce seemed to be magical in a sense. Other than its breathtaking view, he thought that it might be a good ce to start looking for clues on leprechauns.


    "Glendalough and Wicklow mountains… it might be a good thing to hike there."


    Meredith widened her eyes. "Hike? As… you know I''m not that very athletic."


    As chuckled a little. With him kissing the top of her head, he assured her that it''s going to be an okay trip--one that can hit two birds with one stone.


    "While looking for clues, it can also be fun doing something worthwhile, you know? Something you aren''t used to doing."


    Meredith arched a brow at him. "A hike…"


    "Yes, a hike. Besides… not all people will hike deep in the mountains. It''s a good start to begin our search! We book a group hike, talk to the locals possibly, then hike the location deeper on our own."


    "Oh…" Meredith pouted a little. "If only this isn''t an important mission, I could''ve skipped this hike and all."


    "You can''t," As said, cocking his head to the side. "Besides… you are doing this for me--for us, right? So you can break the bond between you and him?"


    Meredith nodded. With a small smile appearing her face, she knew that indeed, that is one of the reasons why they are pursuing the book.


    "Yes… fine… let''s hike. I have no choice."


    As chuckled. "Don''t make the idea of hiking so bad! Besides, Meredith… this can be one of the memories memorable for you--our travel here. And of course, we can visit other ces you want, too, before the hike. You want that?"


    Her face lit up for a moment. She does like the idea of visiting other ces! With a noding from her, they then looked at the pamphlet to decide on ces they could visit while they are in Dublin.


    ***


    As soon as theynded in Dublin, they were taken aback by the city''s charm. The bustling streets, lively pubs, and friendly people made them feel right at home.


    After checking in to one of As'' hotels, they spent their remaining hours of the day exploring the city''s top attractions, such as the Guinness Storehouse and Trinity College. They decided that since Austin maye herete in the afternoon tomorrow, they have the free day today.


    Tomorrow, they n on exploring other ces as well, and then go on the hike as thest activity for the day. They also made sure to update Austin on the itinerary so he can catch up with them once he arrives in the city.


    Being a being with powerful magic, he can teleport himself undetected once he knows their whereabouts.


    "Hmm… visiting these two locations are interesting," Meredithmented, the two of them walking in the streets as they held hands. She looked up at As and smiled at him, asking him how he is doing. "You enjoying the ce so far?"


    "Of course," As said, smiling at her. "I know we have also a hotel here, but I never visited the ce," he added, looking at the city to appreciate it. "Tomorrow, will be full of fun indeed before the hike."


    Meredith tightened her hold on his hand. "We should rest, then. We have to book tours for the other locations and then shop tonight for our hiking equipment. You have to book the activity, too."


    "True," he agreed, letting out a sigh. "It will be a fun exploration tomorrow, but we have to make sure to get some clues even before our hike. Talk to some locals, too, yeah?"


    "Of course," Meredith said, nodding. "We shouldn''t lose sight of our goal."


    As said nothing more and just kissed the back of her hand. As they decided to shop for their hike, they asked the locals where the nearest mall was and decided tomute there so they could buy the things that they need.