I put down the teacup I was holding while looking at Elston, who was only muttering and unable to spit out a proper sentence.
The teacup hitting the wooden table made a rather loud sound.
Elston shrugged his shoulders, as if surprised by the sound.
“Hey. “Why, why are you doing this, my lady?”
“What. “I just put down the teacup.”
what. Why are you being so surprised?
Like a person who has done something wrong.
It becomes even more suspicious. She narrowed her eyes and crossed her arms.
“What did I do wrong?”
“Yes?”
Elston waved his hands as if to say absolutely nothing. However, the movement was very unnatural, which made it even more strange.
There’s definitely something there.
Since he had recently become an object of surveillance along with Cedric, he had been minimizing his encounters with Elston these days.
I didn’t expect you to ask for a meeting like this first.
“Well, no. It’s just that you haven’t applied for Dragon Heart’s regular check-up these days… … .”
“Hmm. Ah, that’s right. “I forgot.”
that’s right. I was getting regular checkups. In fact, there was nothing wrong each time, and it had long since been reduced to a playtime for Elston and Axion.
I glanced down at Axion, who was sitting at my feet, playing with a toy. From earlier, I saw Elston’s eyes glance towards Axion, and it seemed like he wanted to play with the child.
Of course, I had no intention of handing Axion to him.
“I was already going to tell you, but I don’t think there’s a need for a separate examination anymore.”
“yes? Uh, why? I’m sure I decided to take responsibility for the child for the rest of my life… … .”
“I changed my mind.”
Oh my. Elston opened her mouth in shock. After leisurely taking a sip of black tea, I continued speaking with a stern expression.
“Now that I think about it, I feel like I’m causing too much trouble to the Magic Tower. “Anyway, Dazar is looking after the child through the barrier, so I don’t think there’s any need for support from the Magic Tower anymore.”
“Lungs, lungs. “Not at all.”
“Elston, just a wizard, may think so, but wouldn’t the owner of the Magic Tower, the Tower Lord, think a little differently? “What a waste of manpower on a child who doesn’t really know anything.”
Elston pursed his lips. It was a very unfair face. He looks like he’s the lord of the magic tower, so how could he have such a misunderstanding? Am I right.
Since I didn’t know that he was the owner of the magic tower, I spoke shamelessly.
“Anyway, so you don’t have to come here like this anymore. Regarding the food issue, I think I will make a request to the Magic Tower through Dazar.”
“… … !”
Elston widened his eyes. I feel like there’s a message on that face that says ‘I’m hurt’, but I’m probably mistaken.
“Well, then that means I won’t be able to see you anymore… … .”
“yes? Is that possible? Elston is also in charge of Vanilla’s education, so he won’t be coming to the mansion. He might come across it by chance. right. kite. he.”
“… … .”
Elston’s eyes trembled like aspen trees, and he swallowed.
Just like before, my mouth opened and closed repeatedly. It sure seems like he has something to say.
I patiently waited for his mouth to open, and finally his lips did.
“… … “Be careful.”
“… … yes?”
Be careful? What do you mean be careful?
Then Elston scratched his head and spoke quickly.
“Well, no. It’s just that lately, I’ve been wondering if this path I’m taking is the right one. I guess my thoughts were complicated. “Then I’ll just leave.”
Then it was Elston who quickly got up and hurried out of the room.
“Ugh?”
The movement was so fast that Axion’s bangs, who were playing with a toy, were shaking in the wind.
Axion, who was banging the toy with both hands with his head down, tilted his head.
It looked so cute that I wanted to bite it, but I sat on the sofa, held my hands together, and looked deep into my eyes.
“… … what?”
Elston clearly told me to be careful. Moreover, he said he was having doubts about whether his path was right.
“Hmm. Is it internal division?”
There’s a problem in the relationship between Elston and Cedric, or something like that. As of now, I have absolutely no idea. It was not a statement that could be ignored.
Because it was time.
“I guess I’ll have to request an escort.”
Whether it’s the Blackhawk or Dazar himself. I felt like I needed someone to stay by my side as I guided Ruben’s followers.
* * *
Although I definitely asked Dazar to escort me. As a result, the person who followed was unexpected.
“It’s a bit surprising. “I didn’t know that Morokanil would come as my escort.”
“… … I, too, am surprised. “I never thought Dazar would ask me such a favor.”
Coincidentally, Miya sent me another invitation, and I quickly decided to join her tea time. And Moroccanil was with her in the carriage heading to her townhouse.
‘As an escort… … That guy is perfect. ‘Because we need not just an escort, but a secret escort.’
It was a very unexpected action, since the two did not normally get along well.
‘It’s about protecting your body, so no matter how much you hate him, you have to get the best guard. ‘Because I recognize his skills.’
Somehow, the words continued to make me laugh, but it was because he needed me as a medium to recall the memories of ‘her’. I roughly understood that it was in that context.
At that time, Moroccanil, who was sitting quietly and slowly stroking his cane with his index finger, asked carefully.
“I heard that you discovered the den of Ruben’s followers alone. “Are you feeling okay?”
“uh… … yes. are you okay.”
Moroccanil, who got on the carriage with me, was in ‘I’m really worried about you’ mode from earlier. The purple eyes, full of worry and worry, were so kind that it made my whole body tingle.
Dazar, you say you are worrying about me for ‘her’ sake. Moroccanil is really burdensome.
I slowly averted my gaze and continued talking.
“Anyway, I’m sorry that Morokanil had to waste so much time because of me.”
“Don’t say that. If it’s your job, you’re ready to sacrifice yourself for whatever it is. Rather, I am happy. “I was able to help you like this when you were worried about someone getting hurt because of me the other day.”
“… … .”
Should I just not talk to him?
For some reason, sweat seems to be running down the back of my neck. There’s still a long way to go before the weather gets warmer.
At that time, Morokanil spoke.
“Tracking them was originally my job. I just apologize for getting you involved in such a dangerous matter. If I had first actively sought out Ruben’s followers, this wouldn’t have happened… … .”
Moroccanil slightly bit his lip and held his staff tightly, as if he was exasperated.
Now that I think about it, Moroccanil was making strange stones at the ‘Give me 3 seconds and I’ll poison you’ shop. When he heard the Transcendents speak in the past, it seemed like he was into some pretty unique stuff. Then, as Morokhanil said, he may have been a little negligent in his work as a transcendental.
‘It’s somehow similar to Dazar.’
Although he is also a transcendental person, he was somewhat hesitant to find ‘her’. Thanks to this, I also aroused the suspicion of my childhood friends, the Emperor and the Temple.
“So, I will make sure that no harm comes to you during this operation.”
“uh… … “Yeah, that’s right.”
There was determination in his voice. I wondered if this was the voice of a knight swearing an oath of loyalty to his lord.
While I nodded awkwardly, the carriage stopped in front of Count Holman’s townhouse.
“Then, shall we go?”
His voice was slightly crooked, as if his determination was more burdensome than expected. Moroccanil must have thought that I was nervous because of that awkwardness, and smiled as if to reassure me.
He had an angelic smile that reminded me of Angel, but now it seemed like a burden to my eyes.
“yes. Let’s go. Rest assured. Because I will protect you. “For sure this time.”
… … Surely this time?
It was as if he had tried to protect me in the past but failed. I don’t remember being escorted by Moroccanil in particular. What are you talking about?
I had that question, but I couldn’t ask him.
Slurp – Moroccanil instantly melted into my shadow and disappeared.
“uh… … !”
A person melts into a shadow and disappears. Even though it was a world filled with magic and barriers, I couldn’t help but be surprised by what happened in front of my eyes.
And at the same time, the coachman opened the carriage door.
“Welcome, Celia!”
With a welcome message from Miya.
