Chapter 80 – You’ve Been Waiting for a Long Time?
“Oh, just now! Where did you just see it!?”
“Hmm? I was just looking ahead.”
“Lie! I could hear everything, even the sound of rolling my eyes. Did you see that woman passing by? Right?”
The act of observing others without their permission is voyeurism! No matter how good I try, I can’t.
So the reason I’m angry now is simply because Lemarck has committed evil. The reason why I puffed up both cheeks is because I can’t help but watch him, my bodyguard and colleague, go astray.
Haha… Yeah, let’s pretend I saw it. But even if I saw that woman, what does that have to do with you, Rainier?”
“That’s because he hates it… ! Look, you look very uncomfortable!”
“I guess you can tell the expression on her face just by looking at the back of her head. What a great ability.”
“Ugh… “
I mean it’s good annoying
I was afraid to scream, but I gave up. Instead, the strategy chosen is to naturally move between him and the stray cat and block their view.
I realized later that my height wasn’t enough to cover his sight, but it didn’t matter. Just in time, her party left for a fork in the road on the right, so there was no reason to be wary.
“Ha ha… “
I let out a sigh because I was relieved.
It was so uncomfortable that I was forced to hold her hand while pretending to be her sister… My hands are enjoying freedom in the cool air.
… However, contrary to the freedom of the hands, why is the feeling so high? The reason seemed to come to mind, but she shook her head with effort to erase it.
LeMarque didn’t care about me and pointed forward.
“Ranier, Valence is right in front of you. It seems that the end of your request is slowly coming into view.”
“Huh? Oh, that’s right. Valence… Valence… “
Valence is full of memories from childhood to adulthood.
Looking at the entrance of a familiar village, I feel complicated emotions.
It’s like longing for that fun day, or it’s like regret about leaving the village and going on a trip.
I hope your parents are doing well. You should be healthy.
“If you ask why I came back already… Whew.”
“They will definitely be delighted. This is because such a beautiful daughter has returned safely.”
“Pretty… Oh my gosh! That, right? You won’t be angry, will you?”
“Flaw… Okay, don’t worry.”
Because of the embarrassing words, he chews his tongue and his eyes wander, and he loses his way.
Either way, LeMarque gave an appropriate answer and looked carefully at the entrance to the village. Because he is an aristocrat, the entrance to the shabby village of Valence might seem insignificant.
I grabbed and led Lemark, who was standing at a distance, to the entrance of the village.
I thought I should introduce myself here and there since I know the road well, but the village was empty. It seemed like everyone went to worship because it was the weekend.
It’s surprising that even Uncle Ben, the village vigilante, is nowhere to be seen. He was an atheist who insisted that he would not go to church even if he died. Did he eventually come to have a religion?
Well, no one knows anything about the world.
“Hmmmm. Anyway! Welcome to our town! As you can see, it’s a rural area, so there’s not much to see… “
“What? I also like this quiet atmosphere. Much better than the gaudy city.”
Lemarque looked at the sign the villagers put up themselves and said that as if he was friendly.
Surprisingly, nobles might prefer rural scenery. To me, the city is news! That’s how it feels, but nobles are the exact opposite of me.
“Even if it’s three days, no, even if it’s just one day, you’ll get sick of it, right?”
“Haha… Is that so?”
“Sure. The water supply is also a mess, so you have to draw water yourself, or you have to walk to the next city if you want to buy something… They don’t even sell ice cream. Terrible!”
“That would be a big deal. He’s a guy who likes sweets to the point of sickening him.”
He’s probably talking about eating three vanilla ice creams yesterday and lying in bed all night.
I couldn’t help it. It’s been a while since I’ve seen ice cream, but how can I stop eating it?
Besides, it’s a body that doesn’t get hurt originally, so I didn’t have to worry about it at all. Now definitely… I’ll have to be careful and live.
As he glared at Le Marc, he shrugged his shoulders and stepped back from him.
A really annoying and unlucky person. How hard it must have been to spend a week with someone like this…
You worked hard Rainie! Yep!
Our house was not far from the entrance of the village.
It is the most recently built house, but the size of the garden is small and the shack looks like it will collapse at any moment.
When I complained about why our house was so small, Dad always said. He has fed and raised me so far, so go out to the city and earn a lot of money.
At that time, in my young mind, I thought he was a child I picked up. You can tell from the color of their hair that they are of the same bloodline.
Then one day, when I was whining, my mother laughed and talked to me.
Originally, our family had quite a lot of money. They sold their big house in the center of town at a loss and moved here.
When I was just a toddler, my drunken dad told my mom seriously.
Since Rennie has talent, he will definitely leave this town. Even if she can’t support her because of her circumstances, shouldn’t she be the first to welcome Rainier back home someday?
That was the reason our house was the humblest and closest to the village entrance.
Dad laughed awkwardly at her mother’s words and urged me to go out and earn some money. Dad, who kindly stroked my hair while saying that, was that kind of person.
“…”
“Are you sure you came to the right place?”
“Long-time… It’s only Nothing has changed since then.”
A small garden with only space to hang a clothesline. A door that looks like it will fall off any moment.
The house was the same. The only thing that has changed is me.
The fact that suddenly came to mind makes my heart heavier. In the end, I couldn’t make money, but I couldn’t succeed either.
Feeling depressed for some reason, I kicked the grass up to my ankles. She paused for a while before asking in a hushed voice.
“…Are you leaving now?”
“Okay. Her request is over, so she has no reason to stay.”
If Le Marc had been a real prince, he would have proudly told her parents that their daughter was back.
LeMarque pushing his back into the garden without even knowing my heart is savage.
A relationship that was only a promise anyway. It’s amazing enough that it didn’t break and came this far… Why is my heart so troubled?
“Request… Ugh… “
“You say you’re always annoyed, have you ever been attached to it? Haha!”
It’s amazing. There are only two people with black hair that I know, but they are so completely different.
I didn’t know that pitch black could be so dazzling and shiny. Purple eyes, a symbol of sinfulness, could have been so beautiful.
“Me, not at all! I just got dust in my eyes… Ugh, mmm, don’t stroke my hair… Ugh… ”
“Yes, yes.”
Lemarque stroked my head, which was pressing down on my eyes with his sleeve. He playfully sticks his mouth out and raises him up, and he too reacts by pressing his lips together playfully.
“I hope you are doing well… Mmm! One last thing I need to promise.”
“…Promise?”
He looked up at him and tilted his head. After admiring his annoying but handsome face for a while, LeMarque chose the right words and continued.
“If you get lost, you are looking for a new path. It’s not about collapsing in desperation.
“And again… I’m fed up now, really. Ahaha… “
At most, you look three or four years older than me, but how can you talk like an old man who has lived the whole world…
“All right. I promise. Do you think he is a great sage who has lived for over 100 years…”
Haha. Do you know I probably never told you my age.”
“Nie yeh yeh. Great sage Lemarck, I will definitely remember your words! OK?”
“Flaw… Okay.”
It was really the last time. I straightened up and stood upright.
I couldn’t think of what to say. Thank you It was fun?
As I was thinking of an appropriate greeting, LeMarque, who was fixing his rucksack, raised his hand to me.
“Then.”
It really goes away with those words. Increasingly out of sight.
Because Lemarck is playful. Wouldn’t he have turned around and said that he was actually the prince? Or he’d be fine with a country viscount…
“…”
I don’t know. He’s definitely a person who only gets frustrated and annoyed when he’s with you, but why…
It was hard to shake his head any longer. In the first place, using his head doesn’t suit me.
So he just surrendered to his heart. As her heart told her to, she sprinted behind him and hugged him by the back.
“…Lenny?”
“… “
Surprised by the feeling I suddenly felt behind my back, LeMarc calls my name. I desperately buried my face in his back to hide my blushing face and hugged him tighter.
“This, this, this! That… Eww… Yes, for bringing me here! I, don’t ever think strangely… “
“Haha… “
“Gee, I don’t mean really weird… Hold on… I’ll hold on to this for a moment… Because it’s a gift from me… “
It was a really absurd statement, but Lemarck silently accepted my complaint. He was grateful for that, but on the other hand, it was also a pity.
If I stayed like this any longer, I felt like I was going to burst into tears. So, after biting his lip and pouring in his tears, he pushed back Lemarck’s back.
“It’s all over, so let’s go! Whoa… I-I don’t have to look at that disgusting face anymore… Yeah, it’s all comfortable. Ahaha… “
When I turned around and faced his face looking at me, a tear that I had been holding back eventually flowed down. I lowered my head, not wanting to show it.
Did I like Lemarck? Or did he just love the adventures he had with him?
Maybe it’s both
Although he was someone he spent much less time with than Ab. The time I had with LeMarc was more enjoyable, happy, and comfortable than ever.
If it wasn’t for Lemarck… I might not have been left in this world already.
That was the moment. As I looked down at the dusty shoes, another pair of shoes caught my eye.
They’re taller than me, but like me, they’re mud-stained shoes.
Realizing that fact, before she could lift her head, her strong arms wrapped around my body. I hugged her tightly as if she was going to make me cry.
“Hey?!”
“Have a good day. It has been an enjoyable adventure so far.”
Suddenly, a stupid sound comes out.
Even if there were times when I secretly crept into his arms, had LeMarc ever hugged me so openly?
He must have a beating heart like mine in his chest. Before he could listen to the sound of his heart beating, Lemarck’s body fell mercilessly.
He had his full weight on him, so his body staggered, but he managed to keep himself centered. Because it can’t be a laughing stock until the end.
“I-I liked it too… Uhhhhh… Suddenly saying so… “
Of course, the atmosphere was broken by the trembling voice.
Why am I so foolish It doesn’t even feel that strange anymore.
LeMarque looked at me happily and pointed at the hem of my skirt. From the direction of his fingers, it was not difficult to tell that the target was a dagger hidden in his thigh.
“That dagger. I hope I don’t have to write anything… However, if you write… Well, no. It was an empty word.”
“…?”
What makes you curious and doesn’t tell you? Just worry about it
Ok, now it’s over It’s really time to break up.
“Haha. I really want to go. Don’t forget your promise.”
“…Goodbye, Lemarque.”
Le Marc raised his hand again. When I smiled and shook his hand, he really left.
I sniffed my nose and looked at his back, then I walked into the house shaking my head as I wondered if this was the main character of a romance novel.
Can we meet again?
No, we have to meet again. I haven’t been able to properly greet Alphonse yet.
“Whew… Mom! Dad! I’m back!”
I expected it, but there was no answer.
Since you two are devout believers, you must have gone to church as well. It’s been a long time since I wanted to eat a sandwich my mom made for lunch, but it turned out to be a pity.
A thought came to me as I looked around the house with a smile on my face.
If you surprise them with a surprise, they might not have a problem with returning alone. In short, to draw attention.
“First, change your clothes… Ugh, it’s a mess from the dirt.”
What surprise would you like? After all, hiding and then appearing voila? Is it too outdated?
“Hehe. I have to clean the house after a long time… Huh?”
Having just arrived at my room, I felt something strange and stopped in front of the door.
“…Strange.”
It could be that the door is closed. Since it’s an unoccupied room, it could have been closed.
But why is the light leaking out? It’s too artificial for sunlight.
Besides, does it make sense to leave the gate unlocked even if it’s our house, where there’s nothing to steal? Even when mom goes to the house next door to her, she’s the one who locks the door?
A quiet village without a single person in sight. Gate that was open. And my room lights up.
I would like to think so, but I want to think no. No? It should not be.
It’s all just a coincidence. Right, Lemarque?
I took a deep breath and vigorously turned the doorknob. The idiot Rainie, who was only getting beaten up, is no longer there.
“…Ah.”
Then, through the open door, a blonde woman was sitting on the window sill.
The woman stared in my direction, her emerald eyes twinkling. The thick scent of lavender penetrated my nostrils and gave me a headache.
She smiled at me, frozen like a statue of her.
“Welcome. Have you been waiting for a long time? Uh huh… “
