Chapter 151 – The Road to the Destination (10)
I heard Edelis’ story.
A story that is neither short nor long.
She tends to be coherent in her words, so I could understand her feelings and her position quite a bit.
It was the same for Azazel, who was standing next to her and listening with her ears pricked up.
Is crayfish on the side?
Nana Azazel leaned more towards Edelis than Leon.
I hope that desperate and heartbreaking pure love goes well.
She hopes to be reciprocated.
It would not be wrong for her to have such a mind.
“This is why men…”
Azazel let out a sigh of hers and let out a word from her, then buried her head in the hot spring.
Both I and Edelis smiled awkwardly at her tone of voice that sounded like she was sick of it.
“Maybe it would have been better not to follow. Something like me won’t help.”
Edelis’s words were completely self-deprecating.
It was something I used to do a lot.
I even try to smell it.
Well, you might feel that your rank is higher than that of warriors, saints, and prestigious wizards and princes.
But is that a big deal?
I, too, think that I am not good enough compared to Ain and Azazel, and I am at a point where I am trying to improve myself.
What matters is not how helpful it is.
How much do you want to be by that person’s side?
I know it’s a clumsy sentiment theory.
The position you arrive at to defeat the demon lord must be thoroughly rational, and efficiency must be emphasized.
But what can I do?
That the mind leans toward it.
A person cannot act by reason alone.
If the emotional element could be completely eliminated, it would be a machine, not a human.
I knew this very well.
I had no choice but to wake up.
“So do you regret it?”
At my question, Edelis swallowed a sigh.
I listened to her, hoping that she would bring out her negative views, even for a moment.
“Are you uncomfortable being around Leone? I hope there is no Leon deterioration?”
“Isn’t that what it sounds like?”
Know.
What was your intention?
Didn’t he say it because he felt embarrassed and distressed at his lack of ability?
Still, I must say this.
“Miss Edelis.”
I used the title of Yang, not Gyeong.
It was because the distance in my heart toward the person named Edelis had narrowed.
Because I sympathized with that desperate heart.
“It’s something you decided because you wanted to be by Low Leon’s side.”
“… Yes that’s right.”
“In that case, why not waste this precious moment? You should value it more. You didn’t follow me to aggravate discomfort by setting up an angle of confrontation like now. This is nothing more than a waste of time. You know? Rather than blushing and arguing, it is more important to talk about how much you care for each other. Time is limited.”
I was able to tell a long story without stuttering even once.
“But, doesn’t your servant stubbornly reject me?”
“If Prince Leon had really rejected Miss Edelis, we would never have seen Miss Edelis.”
That’s what it says.
If he had shown any sign of refusal, he would have let Edelis die or not.
But Leon brought Edelis.
Isn’t that proof that they care so much?
“That’s…”
I nailed her so she couldn’t make any excuses.
“If you continue to convey your unsatisfied feelings, one day Lord Leon will also respond.”
“… How sure are you?”
“When you fell into a critical condition of unconsciousness, you had a really distressed expression on your face. How could someone like that coldly abandon Miss Edelis? It is unimaginable.”
“…”
Edelis looked at the empty space with eyes reminiscent of her past.
We waited for her to make her conclusions.
After some time she opened her mouth.
“Thank you. Certainly, just having someone listen to it makes me feel like my heart has been relieved of the burden.”
The shade disappeared from Edelis’ face.
It was a somewhat relieved face.
I waved my hand.
“I didn’t do anything great enough to be thanked.”
“You are humble.”
“That’s right, Aria unnie is on the humble side.”
She even stepped in to Azazel and stood up for me.
… It’s a bit embarrassing.
Edelis smiled more naturally than before.
“Maybe I just wanted to be sure. Looking back, I always thought it was too much, whether it was okay for me to be by his side, whether something like myself could really become his partner.”
“Isn’t the sense of qualification coming to everyone?”
“Tomorrow, I will set up a negotiation with the lower house.”
Is it a negotiation?
Azazel and I looked at each other.
They nodded their heads at the same time as if they were squeezed.
“Yes. I look forward to hearing good news.”
“Yeah, good job.”
So the night goes on
* * *
When I opened my eyes, it was a dark blue morning.
It had rained all night, so the air was quite humid.
Somehow, he said, he could hear the faint sound of thumping and hitting the tent.
However, I did not feel the chill.
It’s because I’m in your arms right now.
Last night, I boldly begged, ‘I want to sleep in Ain’s arms.’
Ain gave permission, saying, ‘It’s not a difficult job, so what?’
Azazel grumbled with her betrayed eyes, ‘I wanted to hug her sister and sleep.’
‘Then next time will Azazel hug me and sleep?’
‘That’s natural!’
Thinking about it, it was a conversation that only made me laugh like an idiot.
Oh, it’s really so cute
Neither Ain nor Azazel.
I burrowed into Ain’s arms a little more.
I like this warmth.
Much better
The body temperature of others was such a pleasant thing.
I would like to continue doing this if possible.
It can’t be, though.
“Ugh.”
I held him in his arms and twisted my body.
It was because I had just woken up and my body was sore all over.
Did I wake up to my toss and toss?
Ain opened her eyes.
Dark double eyelids, thick eyebrows, and black irises are visible.
“… Aria?”
A sleepy voice.
I replied, desperately enduring laughter.
“Sorry for waking you up.”
“Apologize for something like this.”
By the way, it’s been a long time since I woke up earlier than Ain, no, it’s the first time.
Aren’t you the one who always wakes up earlier than me?
I burrowed into his arms and whispered softly.
“I woke up early today.”
“Yes.”
“Whoa, you know what?”
“What?”
“The image of Ain drunk in his sleep is also very, very cool.”
“… Oh yeah?”
It was Ain with a blushing face as if he was embarrassed.
Because it is morning, the resistance to such an assault of love must be weak.
Even his appearance is lovely.
I didn’t bother hiding it.
“Ah, I love you.”
“It’s really out of the blue.”
Maybe it’s because it’s morning.
Since everyone is sleeping, I can say embarrassing things without worrying about anything.
“Is it a little like that?”
Suddenly he giggled.
“No, I like you too.”
“If you like it, I really like it too.”
It was a stupid conversation.
However, it was also a happy conversation.
“I love you too, Aria.”
Cheek.
I almost had a hiccup.
How can you speak so nicely and kindly?
I hung my head and didn’t answer.
That’s because your face is red.
“How many times have you heard it and are you ashamed again?”
“Ha, ooh, my, what I’m saying is different from what I’m saying.”
“What is different?”
“Everything, sweet, soft, caring, again, again, ah, anyway, a lot!”
Ain’s index finger gently touched my lips.
At that touch, I see a person who trembles and longs for me.
“If you make noise, others will wake up, and more than anything, my head hurts.”
“Mi, I’m sorry.”
“Don’t keep apologizing. Will it come crashing down?”
To attack
Who.
Me?
I asked, wiggling my fingers.
“… Ain wants to do it again with me?”
“Uh, hmm?”
I pressed a little closer to his chest.
I think unnecessarily large breasts help at times like this.
“I will hold my breath or groan, so if you want to do it, is it okay?”
“… Five.”
His hazy breathing could be felt right in front of him.
The same goes for body odor.
Ain hugged me.
I was meekly drawn to him.
And his fingers caress my lips.
Eventually, their faces to each other’s faces come closer.
It was a preliminary preparation for a deep kiss.
I closed my eyes.
And I can feel the touch of his lips that I have been waiting for…
Fuck!
I saw a star.
The morning is definitely coming, but what does the star mean?
I grabbed my forehead.
“Ah!”
Why do you hit
With those eyes, he looked at Ain dissatisfiedly.
He let out his breath as if he had narrowly escaped danger.
“I could have been tempted. Holy woman, you shouldn’t put the hero to the test.”
Looking back, I was pretty bold.
I coughed.
“… I-I went too far, keu, kuhm.”
“Are you sorry?”
“Me, not at all.”
It’s actually a pity.
Whopping.
“Well, you can do it for lunch if you feel like it.”
“Me, lunch?”
“No?”
“… Joe, fine.”
He laughed mischievously.
“You don’t know how to say no, do you, Arya?”
“As long as it’s Ajin, anytime, anywhere, it’s okay.”
‘Cause I’m nobody’s, only yours
I wonder if my words were quite satisfactory, he gently kissed my forehead.
“Hmm, are you going to regret that?”
“Am I? When will you regret it?”
“After catching the Demon King.”
Creepy.
Goosebumps ran down my spine.
It must have been because his eyes felt like those of a carnivorous animal preying on its prey.
“Do it, let’s try it!”
“I’m shaking. What’s your voice?”
“Tea, you are mistaken! Hey, wake up soon! Now, it looks like you’re all awake!”
I tried to get up, but Ain gently squeezed me.
Swallowed in vain
Even if it’s not, the red face seems to heat up even more.
“Why, why?”
“Let’s stay like this a little longer.”
“Um, why are you saying that? Is something going on?”
“There is no such thing. I just wish I could afford it. What are you so busy with?”
“Then, would you like to stay like this for a little longer?”
I did not refute at all.
Because I was of the same mind.
“Yes, then.”
“… Yes.”
However, I didn’t know that Ain’s eyes were looking outside the tent at this time.
It was only later that I found out what Leon and Edelis were talking about there.
Even if he behaves bluntly, he is secretly a very considerate person, Ain.
Fall in love again
“Oh right. Aria.”
“Yes?”
Side.
My lips and his lips overlapped.
“Good morning.”
… That’s what this one would say
My warrior
