Rena actually seem to be listening deeply to what Noboyuki had to say, and well he had nothing good to say it looked like. She had to wonder, was his world really in such disarray? Whatever was happening, she was starting to become truly enthralled in their conversation. "You don't think our lords are corrupt here? I've heard many stories of stewards stealing small amounts of tax money from their liege, and for those more ambitious even to the point of in-fighting where one lord literally attempts to take land from another through direct military force. Bribery is common in the courts, even in assassination plots... if it were not for my father and the diligence of his courtiers I probably wouldn't be alive today as I am the last of my house, at least until I find marriage in order to continue my family line."

The princess motioned towards the same golden fields to their side, "If it were not for recent advances in agriculture, that land would be barren, the soil would be drained, while I'm not sure if that is the same as your 'ecological' problems, I'm willing to say that it is on a similar level in at least some way. I have traveled enough to know that across all cultures no one has more or less problems per say, not even different ones in essence, despite the huge differences between our two worlds I will still hold that to be true." Rena stopped walking, hopefully Noboyuki did the same, she still had the same thoughtful look about her, still thinking deeply on what the hero had said. "I have to wonder, do you really hate your home, your old life has much as you make it out to be? A home should be close to a man's heart, especially if that home holds family, I would hope that you had close relatives, or at a minimum friends back where you came from." She tilted her head questioningly, perhaps attempting to make it clear that she was somewhat confused by her companion's attitude.

She didn't wait for an answer before taking off down the road again, she didn't mean for Noboyuki to answer right there, that really maybe it would be better for him to take time to think about what she had asked, plus the town center of the hamlet was just in view. "Well, looks as if we made it to the hamlet proper, come on, I'd say we can pick up the pace provided you foot continues to behave." Rena started into a light jog, less time spent walking, the more time they'll be able to experience this small community's life.