Chapter 89 – First Hero and First Lady (5)
Rather than having a destination, he moved his feet as he wished.
I spent several days in the desert like that.
Nothing out of the ordinary appeared.
All I could see was the loathsome sand dunes and the clear, azure sky.
It’s the terrible sun, and the terrible weather.
I was tired of riding a camel.
My breastbone, armpits, and groin are filled with sweat, and I feel embarrassed to death.
Open the stopper of the sheepskin bucket and take a sip of water.
The water, which is lukewarm but feels cold at the current temperature, passes through the heated esophagus.
“… Haha.”
He let out a swell of breath.
Even the breath I exhale feels like a haze.
Even if it’s hot, it’s too hot.
It’ll be an elvan egg.
Ain glanced at me.
I didn’t want to show my ugliness, but I’m exhausted.
“Shall we rest?”
Every time I hear it, I get sick of it.
Also my stamina is a problem.
“… I can’t stand the delay because of me.”
“I want to rest.”
Are you giving it to me like that again?
You are still the same.
It would be nice to be toxic.
Acting like a priest, how could I not love you and leave you?
“Me too, Erin.”
Karelin should also take a break.
As more than half of the people expressed their opinions like this, my stubborn heart was bent a little.
It’s not like everyone said this because they wanted to take a break, but if you’ve been considerate to this point, ignoring it is irrational.
“Yes.”
I reluctantly answered.
Even though his stamina increased a lot, the desert is an extreme zone.
It’s a law that can’t go out of hand.
Just then, I saw a large M-shaped rock.
I thought there was enough shade, so I stopped the camel near it.
In that state, he took out the supplies the camel was carrying and took a brief rest under the rock.
It’s definitely a shady place, so the average temperature seems to have dropped by 10 degrees.
It’s not pleasant, but it’s not a painful temperature to die for.
“Cadet.”
When I opened my mouth, a weak moan escaped.
Her thighs were numb, and her butt hurt, perhaps because she rode the camel for a long time.
I feel a little better when I rub it gently with my hand.
Even if you heal your body with the holy method, the accumulated fatigue doesn’t seem to go away easily.
Because the sex law is not omnipotent.
I asked, munching dry beef jerky.
“Are there enough supplies?”
At my words, Ain let go of the burden the bactrian camel was carrying.
“If I use it sparingly, I should be able to last four more days.”
Since it is a consumable product, it is only natural that it wears out the more you use it.
That’s why you have to find a village to supply daily necessities, or a way to leave this space.
… I know that this is not real.
It was because it felt similar to the way I took the test.
This was not my personal opinion, but a conclusion I reached after a careful discussion with Ain.
That doesn’t mean I wasted my time.
Through the young Karelin here, he asked for clues to infer the relationship between Edris and Erine.
I got some valid information.
First of all, because of Erine’s power, her fanatics are also being chased by her group.
Those fanatics seemed to think of Erine as an apostle bestowed by her god.
Since the holy law itself is a power that is in conflict with demons including the demon king, it must be good to be admired.
Edris is living a wandering life in order to protect Erine from her fanatic group.
She seems to be a woman with a story.
Meanwhile, Karelin, who explains, doesn’t seem to have good feelings for the fanatic group.
It was because the anger and hatred that seemed trivial appeared on his face.
Have you ever had a bad experience with them?
Speaking of fanaticism, it reminds me of sexual aegyo.
I mean, those people are smart too.
Well, even if I got this information, I didn’t get any important information.
What is the way to escape from here?
Karelin is also Karelin.
Oh, not this Karelin.
You don’t know how to react if you throw her into the desert out of nowhere, saying you’ll show her the truth.
Well well.
I sat in the shade and supplemented with food and water, and I quickly regained my energy.
Acting in haste doesn’t make much of a difference.
So let’s relax a little more.
We chatted as usual.
“They say how to sanitize according to the sex method, but I want to wash.”
Ain nodded her head.
“It would be inconvenient. The sun is shining so brightly.”
“Because it is. Look at this. My body is all wet, so I’m not in a bad mood.”
Karelin blushed at my action.
“… Erin? Isn’t that too bold?”
“It’s a father-daughter relationship, right? It’s not even showing bare skin, so how is it?”
Well, how are you?
If you appeal that it’s okay because it’s a father-daughter relationship, won’t Karelin say anything?
“… You are my stepfather.”
…
Um, good
I’m not sure what setting it is.
Before that, if he is a stepfather, please tell him that he is her stepfather.
What are you doing to be ashamed of it belatedly?
Actually, it’s okay to show Ain all of me.
“It must be that hot.”
Ain’s words put an end to it.
For once.
We continued small talk.
It’s like her face is stinging from the sandy wind.
Sand worm leather is cool, but it feels weird to the touch.
As usual, it was a conversation to pass the time.
Laugh and talk
Whatever time it is, it is the happiest time for me.
Isn’t it amazing
It’s not painful anymore
So every moment feels like a dream.
As we were talking, our eyes met.
You laugh
For me.
I suddenly feel that way.
What would it be like without you?
What if I haven’t met you?
I must be living with a gloomy face like the most unlucky woman in the world.
You haven’t seen Azazel, Prince Leon, or Sir Edelis.
He must have been locked up in an old cage, obeying Ronin or Marvlov.
Thank god.
I feel grateful all over again.
I shook my head.
More than that, what happened to Azazel and Prince Leon’s party?
How are you doing?
They just hope nothing goes wrong.
Karelin’s voice was filled with doubt.
“Well? What is that?”
It was a statement that caught the attention of Ain and me.
“Is there anything strange?”
“You see something like a building? Look over there.”
Karelin is pointing her finger somewhere.
Oh, that can’t be
Are you kidding?
I checked on arrival.
There is nothing unusual about this area.
Even lies… , Uh?
What.
I saw something like a silhouette in the distance.
“Really?”
Karelin furrowed her eyebrows.
“Did you think you were lying?”
It stings terribly
Ain also had a surprised expression.
Can’t he figure it out?
I think it’s really strange.
Did it suddenly appear like a mirage?
Aren’t we watching ghosts as a group?
I looked at his expression and asked.
“What should I do?”
Ain stood up from his seat.
“Let’s go.”
* * *
It is a relic.
It was an old building that deserves to be described as such.
The building was damaged so badly that it was difficult to recognize its original shape, perhaps because the sand and gravel mixed with the wind had eroded the surface of the building.
As a result of looking around, there was no gain except that there was an entrance to the basement.
None of us spoke first.
A strange, unknown sense of pressure emanated from this ruin.
It must be a land where the heat rises.
Only the place where these ruins exist is gloomy, and it seems that cold energy is flowing.
It’s like a desert at night.
If I had come alone, it would have been a place I would not have gone to.
My cowardly intuition screamed.
Don’t go inside me
If you go in, you will regret it.
Karelin hesitated as well, probably overwhelmed by the bizarre atmosphere created by the ruins.
“Are you going to come in here? Isn’t that right, Edris?”
A man called Edris.
Ain’s eyes were much colder.
It looked like he was trying to assess the dangers of the ruins, or he was fighting against a mighty enemy, or he was like a man trying to overcome his fears.
“If you avoid and run away, you will feel comfortable, but there is nothing to be gained by doing so.”
It meant entering the ruins.
It sounded like you were talking to me, so it was hot.
I said I would change, I said I would change.
I know it’s not a green thing.
Words can be spoken by anyone.
Putting it into action is another matter.
Humans are half-formed shape memory alloys.
At the level of a slight shock, it eventually returns to its essence and throws it away.
Whatever it is
It takes a lot of heat and pressure to change it.
The same goes for people.
It doesn’t change without a big shock.
“… I guess so.”
Courage that cannot be raised alone.
A wish that cannot be had alone.
But.
You are there.
I can do my best because you are there.
Even if it’s borrowed courage.
You can move forward.
As long as you are there, I won’t break
I will stand strong and courageous.
Seeing us like that, Karelin crumpled her face as if she couldn’t help it.
We got off the camels and let loose nearby.
After grabbing a canteen and some groceries, I went down the stairs to the basement.
There was no proper light source inside, but as we went downstairs, there was only black scenery.
Dark.
To the extent that it is difficult to see even an inch ahead.
“I’ll light up.”
“That would be nice.”
Ain seemed to agree with him, so he chimed in.
I stopped the party and used the Holy Law to create a suitable light.
The surroundings became brighter and I could only see the long stairs leading down.
I can’t see the end
Are you telling me to just keep going down?
Karelin opened her mouth, perhaps feeling strange.
“The steep slope of the stairs is not enough, they are long. Aren’t you suspicious?”
It’s ridiculous to say anything, since it’s just something like this.
It was true that I didn’t feel good.
It seems that the back of the head is creepy from before.
“I think it would be futile if something didn’t exist.”
Koo Goo Goo Goo!
As soon as I finished speaking, there was a loud noise.
We froze
“Bang, what was that sound just now?”
The one who answered my question was Ain with a relatively flat atmosphere.
“Looks like the passage outside is closed.”
“Eh, is it blocked?”
Karelin was startled.
My situation wasn’t too different, but seeing Ain’s calm appearance calmed me down.
She laughs as if he’s telling her not to worry.
“I’m scared?”
I’d be scared without you
“No.”
We descended through the darkness.
I hope there is something ahead of me.
