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Will Hackman did not recognize the notebook at first when he saw it, but only when he flipped through it did he realize it was this particular notebook. The notebook was exquisitely made, crafted from cowhide with a clasp, and featured ancient patterns printed on the front. Although somewhat worn, it looked very precious, which was why it had not been discarded but instead placed on the stall.
The old man had not seen this diary for a long time. In his memory, it had long been thrown into the wastebasket of forgotten memories. If it weren't for Bai Yujing and Emma's joint arrival, he probably wouldn't have recalled it at all.
"This is truly nostalgic; this goes back to my childhood. You came here for the Little People, didn't you?" The old man flipped through the diary, and scenes from the past slowly emerged in his mind. The innocent child of that time had now grown old, which made one feel quite emotional.
Bai Yujing nodded: "We want to prove whether Leprechaun really exists. Please rest assured, even if we find Leprechaun, we won't disclose their existence. Emma feels the same way; she is also a member of the International Endangered Species Protection Organization."
Bai Yujing expressed his intentions clearly while also highlighting Emma's other identity as a banner. Old Hackman seemed to have heard of this organization and looked at Emma with admiration: "You are indeed a brave child. The requirements for joining this charity organization are very high. I applied a few years ago, but unfortunately, they deemed me too old."
Emma did not expect that Old Hackman, at his age, would still apply to join such an organization. The organization had missions every year; they either traveled around the world or were stationed deep in the mountains, so the requirements for members were indeed very high.
"The organization must be concerned about your health; after all, some of our activities are quite strenuous and require traveling all over the world. At your age, it's easy to encounter problems," Emma explained to Old Hackman.
Hackman immediately puffed up his cheeks and glared: "What do you mean I'm too old? I'm still strong as ever! Back in my day, I fought wild boars in the jungle. You should know that when wild boars go wild in the jungle, even tigers are afraid."
Emma and Bai Yujing exchanged glances: "Yes, yes, yes. I'll reflect this situation back to the organization when I return."
Bai Yujing nodded: "The recruitment of members should be open to all ages; protecting nature is a responsibility that belongs to everyone."
Hackman laughed heartily: "Alright, I was just joking with you."
The old man set the diary aside: "So then, what do you want to ask me?"
Bai Yujing spoke up: "I mainly want to understand what you saw regarding Leprechaun. Where did you see them? Have you seen them again since then?"
Old Hackman thought for a moment, and since Bai Yujing and Emma were not in a hurry, after a long wait, the old man finally nodded: "Alright, I'll tell you everything. Follow me."
"I have lived here since I was young. This place is not just where I lived, but also where my grandfather lived, and my great-grandfather before him. The house you see now has undergone many repairs and renovations, but the general layout remains the same," Old Hackman said as he walked.
He stopped at the kitchen: "I can never forget that day. It was right here where I saw it—a little person about ten centimeters tall. At that time, there was a Cabinet here, filled with honey, sugar, and various foods."
"It looked very much like us, dressed in Jeans, agilely climbing up the Cabinet. I had just been scolded by my mother, so I was crouching in the corner. It didn't notice me..."
The old man slowly recounted his story, similar to what was in his diary—the first encounter, the deliberate search for it again, their next meeting, until the little people discovered Will Hackman's presence and then left.
Emma suddenly noticed a delicate little house on the table by the windowsill. "What is this?"
The old man turned his head and immediately smiled: "This is something I made by hand when I was young. After the Little People left, I felt very regretful and wanted to see them again, so I specially made a home for them." He opened the little house; inside there was everything—a living room, bedroom, study, bathroom—crafted very intricately.
Bai Yujing looked inside and saw stools made from beer caps, picture frames hanging on the walls, a complete set of tables and chairs, and even a small bathtub in the bathroom made of ceramic. It seemed to have once been a uniquely shaped cup; even the storage room was equipped with a broom. "This is so exquisite; it must have taken quite some effort!"
The old man reminisced about his childhood with a beaming smile: "Of course! It took me a whole month to finish it, and I've continued to improve it over time."
Bai Yujing then asked a crucial question: "So did they come back later? Have you seen them again?"
The old man shook his head regretfully: "I haven't seen them since. After that day, I searched everywhere but found no trace of them. I have told this story to others before, but they all thought I was deceiving them. Sometimes I wonder if what I experienced back then was really true or just a dream I had."
"However!" The old man hesitated at this point, unsure whether to tell Bai Yujing.
Bai Yujing and Emma immediately sensed that Old Hackman likely had something important to discuss, and quickly pressed, "What is it?"
Old Hackman decided to tell Bai Yujing, "Recently, I discovered that some items were missing from the little house I made. I remember I had put a mop, a broom, and a small plastic bucket in the storage room, but suddenly they are all gone."
As soon as Bai Yujing entered Old Hackman's home, he noticed the alarm was ringing incessantly. He temporarily muted the sound, and when he turned it back on, he found that the closer he got to the little wooden house, the louder the alarm became. There must be something related to the Leprechaun inside.
Bai Yujing searched around and eventually found a small white boot in a corner. It had a plastic sole and was made of cotton fabric; it was quite rough but looked very cute because of its small size. "Did you put this in here too?"
Old Hackman adjusted his glasses. "Let me take a look!"
He leaned in closely for a long time, frowned, and shook his head. "I've never seen this before; it shouldn't be mine. How could this thing be here? Could it be...?"
Old Hackman looked at Bai Yujing and Emma with immense excitement on his face. "Could it be that they have returned? My goodness, the house I made for them—they finally came back to see it! Oh my God, this is truly..."
Old Hackman was overwhelmed with emotion. This matter was not just a childhood interest; it was also Old Hackman's childhood dream and obsession. The Leprechaun had left a profound impression on Huckman's life, something he could never let go of. Seeing his pursuit yield results now filled him with excitement.
Bai Yujing nodded. "If I'm not mistaken, what you mentioned about missing items from the little house is likely because the Leprechaun came to take them. This little boot might have been accidentally left behind when it hurried away."
Old Hackman was overjoyed. "I knew they would come back! They returned to see the house I made for them; they must understand my intentions..."
Old Hackman kept talking excitedly while Bai Yujing listened quietly until he finished. Then he asked, "Can we take a look around here? Since the Leprechaun has been back, it likely means they live nearby. I want to see if there are any clues or evidence."
"Sure, sure! But you must promise not to harm them," Old Hackman replied without much hesitation.
Emma immediately said, "Don't worry, even if we find them, we will communicate peacefully and coexist with them. We will never harm them."
Old Hackman nodded, "Then please go ahead. I'll just follow behind and take a look."
Bai Yujing was the first to reach the place where the Radar emitted the loudest alarm sound, which was in the attic on the second floor. He immediately remembered that the diary mentioned the Leprechaun's home was located in the attic. Upon finding the location and opening the wooden board, he indeed discovered a small home, much larger than the little house he had found with Emma before. It appeared to be a family dwelling, but it looked quite dilapidated inside, covered in dust. However, for some reason, there were no signs of insects.
"You found this place so quickly. I haven't touched it at all, so it remains unchanged," Old Hackman said as he climbed up the stairs and peeked his head out to speak to Bai Yujing and Emma.
Next, Bai Yujing explored the entire house and discovered some items left behind by the Leprechaun. Bai Yujing and Emma also found an old-looking book that surprisingly emitted an alarm sound.
Bai Yujing flipped through it and looked at Old Hackman, "This book looks quite old?"
Old Hackman glanced at it and said, "This is a book from my childhood. I don't know who bought it; it's been here all along. The text inside is very strange, like an obscure ancient script."
Old Hackman noticed that Bai Yujing seemed very interested: "Do you like this book? I can give it to you as a gift. However, if you have any news about the Leprechaun later on, I hope you can let me know. I might be able to help you a little."
Bai Yujing initially only wanted to borrow it but was pleasantly surprised when Old Hackman offered it to him as a gift. He expressed his gratitude, "Thank you so much! We will definitely inform you if we have any news later."
After searching the entire house, they still did not find any trace of the Leprechaun and could only shake their heads in regret: "The Leprechaun may have just come back here to take a look. However, we gained a lot today from your place. Thank you very much for your help."
Old Hackman escorted Emma and Bai Yujing out of the door. At the entrance, Bai Yujing and Emma thanked the old man together.
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