Chapter 65 – Her Savior
Translator: Kell | Editor: Weasalopes
Her Savior
Our mansion was the world to . A little too big for people to live in, it was still too small to spend one’s lifeti in. I think that’s why I loved books. I could go anywhere when reading. Of course, even if I could read, there were places I couldn’t imagine. What’s an ocean? What’s a mountain? Lake? River?
Once they found out about my gift for exceptional magic, I could no longer go outside. A maid who felt sorry for taught a lot of things; how to read, places she hadn’t seen, and what it ans to love soone.
Not long after, she was fired for teaching unnecessary knowledge. I couldn’t even say goodbye. One day she was just gone, and when I asked about her, they gave a blunt answer: “She will never see you again.”
I spent my days reading books. In fact, I learned the words “alleviate boredom” from reading. Every day I felt my heart wearing thin. Before long, they’ll use as a weapon. A dark future was waiting for .
One rainy night.
A young boy, not much older than , snuck into our ho and killed my father. Strangely enough, I wasn’t scared of him. After that, he saved while I was being transported to the capital.
He was like a hero I read about in novels. Although I said I was a heavy burden, he saved easily. He even cleared a dungeon.
My life, once only black and white, was rapidly becoming colorful. A forest spread far and wide outside of town. Caravans were coming and going on the road. A small bridge spanned across the river. The hotdogs were incredibly delicious; though Hikaru thought it was too spicy.
I knew Hikaru was hiding sothing important. But I didn’t doubt him, nor did I stop having faith in him. He was my savior, my hero who gave freedom, and probably the first person I ever loved.
I found out he had a unique ability called the Soul Board. He gave the Stealth skill so I had no choice but to believe it was true. I don’t know if he realizes it, but his ability is extraordinary. If he felt like it, he could mass produce an army of sword masters. He’d be a god. I understood why he was desperate to hide it.
When he told about it, I was so happy that he trusted , I almost cried. Which is why I want to be of use to Hikaru. He doesn’t have to ask what I want. If Skill points limited how much he could improve his abilities, then I’ll simply compensate for what he lacks.
After all, he already gave too much.
The next day. After so preparations, they made their way out of town. Grasslands spread out before them on a gentle slope, and beyond that were woodlands. Lush mountains lood in the north. They hailed a stagecoach and set out towards that direction.
Hikaru felt like a weight was taken off his shoulders after telling Lavia everything. It seed like she changed too, as she nestled close more often. They held hands almost all the ti.
After spending most of the day on the road, they arrived at a small town on the foot of a mountain. Having secured a room at an inn, they headed out for dinner. The town was basking in the orange glow of sunset.
「That’s a really big sun.」Lavia muttered as she watched the sun set over the woodlands in the west.
Sounds of children playing ca from sowhere. The aroma of roasted at drifting in the air filled Hikaru with hunger, and they entered a tavern. There wasn’t any other place to eat.
「Oh my! Hello, little custors. Travelling?」A stout proprietress ca to take their order.
「Sothing like that. Anything you’d recomnd? We’ll just have that.」
「You got it.」
The place was about half-filled. A red-haired woman carrying a lute – either a troubadour, or a travelling musician – appeared in a corner of the tavern. She sat down on a stool, plucked her instrunt’s strings for fine tuning, then started singing.
——A long ti ago, there was a man who was descended from a phoenix.
He longed for freedom and left his strict ho——
It was an epic with a man as the main character. The story contained words related to the Rumanian clans like Yellow Tiger and Red Dragon.
The proprietress brought them sausages, ham, and so vegetables, and they ate while listening to the song. The man who yearned for freedom was eventually called to fight for his motherland and lost his beloved brother in the war.
Listening instead of reading is not so bad, Hikaru thought.
「Another song about Rumania...」
「I’d love to hear a decent song instead.」
The words ca from a different table. This town was a part of Ludancia. The people probably didn’t like hearing songs about Rumania.
It’s like there isn’t even an alliance between the nations. They still think they’re independent.
The image of a green-haired man popped up in Hikaru’s mind – a man who was worried about Forestia’s future.
——At a complete loss on what to do, the man talked with a Green Ogre.
The creature received the phoenix’s blood and set off to stop the war——
Green Ogre... I think that’s the na of League’s clan.
His eyes t with Lavia’s who was staring at him. Her hands had stopped, eyes fixed on Hikaru.
「What’s the matter, Milady?」
「I was just wondering what’s on your mind.」
「It’s nothing important, really.」
「Were you contemplating on whether to help this country? In that case, it really is nothing important.」
「Why would I be thinking that?」
「Despite saying it’s none of your concern, you’re actually kind to those who work hard.」
「People usually say I’m arrogant. This is the first ti soone said I was kind.」
「Really? They just don’t know how to judge people.」she said, full of confidencem, and flashing a gentle smile.
「Lavia...」
「What is it?」
「Thanks for listening to .」
「I should thank you for telling . I was really happy you did.」
Hearing those words, feeling her emotions, once again made him glad he told her everything.
「The song’s over.」Lavia said.
「You’re right.」
There was no applause. Setting her lute against the wall, the woman headed to the counter and ordered tea.
「I’ll go talk to her. I might give a helping hand depending on the info I get.」
Hikaru made his way to the bard.
「Excuse , Miss. Can I talk to you for a bit?」
「...And who are you?」
「Are you from Rumania? I want to know sothing about these clans.」
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