Chapter 150 – The Road to the Destination (9)
There is a puddle created by Azazel.
The temperature is high to be warm, and a little lukewarm to be hot.
It was the water temperature suitable for enjoying a half-body bath.
In any case, white smoke rises above the puddle.
It was steam formed when warm water rising from the ground met cold air.
The misty steam steadily warmed the relatively cool air.
… I mean, it’s like this, but in short, it’s a hot spring.
Even if it was a hot spring artificially created through magic, its efficacy would not change.
Whitening function, blood circulation, and various other positive effects.
Whether in modern times or in the Middle Ages, a woman who takes care of her appearance will not be able to use her four legs.
Three women with towels wrapped around their bodies were relieving fatigue in the hot springs.
“Warm and comfortable.”
What Arya said was true, nothing to add to or subtract from.
Azazel, who usually has an angry expression, answered with a stern face, as if her face would loosen up in front of the hot spring.
“Right? Is it perfect to warm up in warm water on a cold day like this?”
“I agree.”
“Huh, then praise me more, sister!”
Did the half-body bath make you feel better?
It was Azazel who demanded praise with a raised voice.
It wasn’t an aria that wouldn’t live up to it.
“It’s very difficult, Azazel.”
Slap, slap.
Arya hugs Azazel from behind her and strokes her hair.
Her little witch let out a cheesy laugh as if she liked her touch.
“Hee hee, you can stand up a little more.”
Azazel smiles bashfully.
Looking at her like that, Aria smiles benevolently.
If there was an ideal sisterhood, Edelis thought it would be like this.
‘It’s good to soak your tired body in moderately warm water.’
Edelis was tired of this and that.
Her gratitude to Azazel for creating such a hot spring grew rapidly.
Is it because of that?
“You’re amazing, Miss Azazel.”
When she came to her senses, she was already pouring out her compliments to Azazel.
Was it surprising that Edelis gave her praise?
It was Azazel, who blinked her eyes at Edelis.
She makes the viewer feel cute as her appearance reminds her of a small animal.
If Azazel herself heard it, she would hate it.
“Uh, huh? Uh, um, go, thank you… ?”
Azazel and Edelis.
The two are not very close.
In fact, Azazel has a face-to-face relationship not only with Edelis but also with Leon.
Because her friendly Iranian Arya and Astein to her are over.
Because of this hopeless interpersonal relationship, he was not accustomed to compliments with goodwill.
Isn’t it even the knight who has formed a chilly atmosphere with Leon so far?
It was only natural, in a way, that it was difficult to react, since the person who had created a cold atmosphere readily spoke words of praise.
It was not Edelis who would not notice this awkward reaction.
Because what she did in her royal family was always paying attention to others.
‘Did I ruin the atmosphere by saying something for no reason?’
Edelis quietly bowed her head.
Just as the atmosphere was about to become awkward, Arya responded in a timely and bright tone.
“Sir Edelis, I know this is a rude question, but can I ask what happened with Prince Leon?”
The tone was bright, but the weight of the words was never light.
How dare you get to the point like this.
It was a way of speaking that reminded me of that warrior.
Do the ones you love resemble each other?
Edelis realized that there was nothing wrong with the old saying.
“That is a rude question.”
It was a rather sharp response.
Is that why?
Shit.
Azazel’s face, full of smiles, went into incontinence.
Although it is true that my sister asked a rude question, it is not necessary to react like that.
Aria, seeing Azazel about to shoot her spasmodically, immediately shut her mouth.
Arya said she wanted an amicable conversation, not a disgusting conversation.
“Oops, oops!”
What is this?
Azazel’s eyes said so.
“I can’t say anything bad.”
It is a red-haired witch with a mouth that sticks out with a commanding tone.
With a troubled expression on Arya, she stroked Azazel and looked at Edelis.
“If you find it difficult to tell, you don’t have to.”
“… Can I still?”
“It’s just a pity.”
“What do you mean?”
“Because I wanted to alleviate some of your troubles.”
“Trouble… What?”
Arya continued her words, maintaining her relaxed mood.
“Yes. Sometimes just confiding in someone can make you feel better. I have known her not long, but she is not very happy to see Lord Edelis in pain.”
Edelis saw a woman called a saint.
It was to understand the true meaning of her words.
A person who tells lies tends to show distinctive characteristics in his body.
But she could find no such trait in this woman.
In other words, it means that the words are true or that they are good at hiding lies…
“Have I ever expressed distress?”
“Aren’t you clamoring in peace?”
It is not speculation or speculation.
Arya spoke in a confident voice.
At that tone, Edelis furrowed her eyebrows.
“Isn’t this a hasty misjudgment?”
“I know that smile well. It’s a smile that reassures me that I’m fine.”
“You are conclusive.”
“Because I have an experience.”
“How about experience?”
It was Arya who had a bittersweet smile.
“Because I did too. Endure, persevere, and vaguely remembered that the next day would be fine.”
What? She couldn’t ask.
It was a voice full of pain and self-deprecation.
She must have had a turbulent situation, too.
Edelis swallowed her saliva.
Aria opened her mouth as she looked at her like that.
“Anyway, since she’s a saint, I can at least listen to her confession.”
She met the saintess’ eyes.
How could it be so clear?
It was an eye full of thoughtfulness and consideration.
Is a saintess a saintess?
It was the moment when she felt ashamed of herself because she thought that such a person would lie and cheat.
“That’s… , A slightly tempting proposal.”
Hot springs have demonic properties.
No matter how sharp-edged a person is, if he immerses himself in the water, his spirit will die.
Perhaps because of her demonic nature, the tense atmosphere of Edelis, like her tight rubber band, was relieved.
No.
Maybe it’s not just because of the hot springs.
Isn’t it a law that the role of a tolerant saintess may have come a long way.
Edelis began to unravel the story that had been on her mind.
* * *
The two men silently cleared their seats.
By the time the rough-and-tumble was over, Einstein stared blankly at Leon.
It was a gesture that said he wanted to say something.
Leon scratched his cheek as if his gaze was quite shy.
Isn’t it?
A man named Einstein is the kind of person who will attack you from the front when a problem arises.
It’s the heart of others. Anyway, I’m a person who sticks my feet in and sees it, but I can’t believe I’m sticking to such a decent attitude.
It is as wonderful as the sun rising in the west.
‘It must have been a change caused by the saintess.’
Certainly, love is scary.
Because he changed a self-righteous, careless man like this.
“It’s not like you. If you have something to say, say it quickly.”
“Didn’t it go well?”
The language is still straightforward.
Leon smiled bitterly.
“As you can see, it wasn’t good.”
“Then why do you buy something to be hated on?”
It was a nasty question.
“What do I mean? I don’t want her to be in any more danger.”
“But running away without consulting is not a good move.”
It was something I didn’t want to hear, but there was nothing wrong with the argument.
That point made Boa dense.
Leon responded nervously.
“What will happen if we discuss it? It’s obvious that she will insist on coming along without fail?”
Einstein raised the corners of his mouth as if he recalled Edelis’ obstinate expression.
“I guess so.”
“I did my best…”
Einstein cut Leon off.
“But aren’t you stubborn too?”
Their eyes scan each other.
A strange silence came.
“I am tired of losing now.”
“You know, that heart.”
Einstein spun around her.
Then she raises her head and looks up at the star-studded sky.
“But, isn’t that the same for Edelis?”
Leon de Gallia frowned at Einstein’s words and exhaled.
Winter may have passed, but maybe it’s because it’s night time.
Her white breath rose.
“Since when did the world’s Einstein worry so much from someone else’s point of view?”
At Leon’s sarcasm, Einstein brushed his hair in front of him and sneered at him.
“Leon, remember? One day when I pushed Arya hard.”
At the hero’s question, the prince made a puzzled expression.
There was a time when Einstein had pushed Arya hard.
I always cherished it as if I was enshrining it, I never did…
“Ah, that’s what I meant then.”
Leon nodded his head as if he remembered it only after belatedly.
“Was that when I first met her? Yes, I remember now.”
The fact that it already feels like something from the past is probably because the density of the incidents I’ve been through is too high.
Anyway, Leon waited for Einstein’s words.
“Then you stood up for her.”
“… It’s because you’re bad.”
“I know. That’s why i’m asking What is the difference between you now and me back then?”
“…”
It was a remark that suddenly struck the core.
Hey, he’s a man who doesn’t feel the need to talk about it.
Thanks to her aria, even if she has become a little moderate, that temper won’t go anywhere.
“You don’t trust Edelis. And she must know this too. Don’t say no If you are a woman who has been watching you more than anyone else, she would have noticed your little behavior long ago. You can even see it with my eyes, her third person.”
“Your words really hurt me.”
“It’s just the truth.”
“She’d rather let her harbor her disappointment in me than let her die.”
“Leon. There are many people who are not alive even if they are alive.”
Leon desperately knew what Einstein meant.
Because he did it himself.
Because Edelis was cursed and she was like that every moment.
“I know.”
It was a flat word that came out of Leon’s mouth, but Einstein didn’t care.
She responded with a rather satisfied expression.
“No. You don’t know Are you still thinking only of yourself?”
“You speak hatefully. What do you want me to do?”
“Whether Edelis dies or she lives, she wants to be with you.”
“… So just watch her put herself in danger?”
Einstein approached, took Leon’s hand, and curled his fingers one by one.
“Why do you want to just watch? This time, you have to help and support me so that I don’t get hurt.”
“That’s easy. I am not as strong as you.”
Yes.
I mean, it’s easy.
If it was easy, I wouldn’t worry so much.
Einstein laughed.
“Am I strong? Sounds stupid, I’m weak too. Still, it’s not the right thing to do if you just force your will. Isn’t Edelis your puppet?”
“… That’s scary. Losing her is her.”
“Know. But what can I do, I can’t avoid it.”
“Whoa, damn it. Just saying it’s someone else’s business…”
“Does it look like that?”
Silence ensued.
Then there was a pop, a sound.
Leon had cut off the hand that held Astein.
“Rather than that, how long are you going to hold on to it, you guys are disgusting with each other.”
“I was so nervous, so I gave some encouragement, and it sucks.”
“Isn’t that sarcastic?”
The two men looked at each other and raised their middle fingers.