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In the center of Rimarze was a large round plaza, acting as a port for the wyverns. Even now, several large cages stood there with wyverns attached to them, heavily guarded. This was prepared to allow a return for the representatives who had participated in yesterdays eting. Of course, so of those participants remained in Rimarze for various other reasons, but many had to make their way ho to their own countries, Rifuaro being one of them. Standing in front of such a wyvern from the Empire, Rifuaro just stood still without uttering a word. Next to him was Urza, not even looking at her father. The other elves stood a bit further away, watching the father and daughter, as well as the unfortunate victim.
Maybe they just dont want to get involved in this ss
Standing between the father and daughter that had not spoken a word to each other this whole ti, Kyle was beginning to feel incredibly uncomfortable. After he had discussed his plansor rather his evil plotwith Gazas, he went on his way back ho, but on the way there, he ran into Rifuaro and Urza here at the plaza. He had intended on just greeting them and then moving on, but since Kyle practically urged Urza to et her father, and with him being the reason things got awkward between them, he felt guilty and decided to stay around. That said, this was an utter mistake. The mont Rifuaro spotted him, he seed only more aggravated, creating a heavier mood in the air. Waiting for his ti to depart, Kyle wanted to say sothing because he couldnt bear the silence any longer, but Rifuaro got the jump.
Ahem! Urza, theres sothing Id like to give you, Rifuaro said after awkwardly clearing his throat, ordering one of the elves to bring sothing.
It was a single wand.
This is Urzas opened wide in surprise.
The staff she was given was made from a branch of the World Tree, originally belonging to Urzas mother.
I had originally planned on giving this to you when you set out on your journey, but
This staff of the World Tree greatly strengthened your ability to control the power of spirits, and to any spirit user amongst the elves, this was a vital item, treated like a treasure. Back in Urzas hotown, the forest of Evenro, only one of these existed, mostly locked away to prevent personal use.
Now that weve created another staff using the branch you brought us, I can finally give this to you.
Thank you very much Urza must be rembering her mothers face, gently grasping the staff.
He then used the power of the wind spirit Sylphid to create a wall around them. Now only Rifuaro, Urza, and Kyle were present in this small sphere, and nothing could be heard outside.
My daughter Ekses said Rifuaro, using Urzas true na.
A true na embodied the soul of the elf, and usually, this was hidden from anybody else. The only two people who knew Urzas true na were Rifuaro and Kyle.
You should live the life you want. However, you have a place to return to, and we will be waiting for you. Never forget that.
Okay
Rifuaro gently placed his hand on Urzas quivering shoulders, as she pressed her face on his chest. As the only witness of this scene, even Kyle began feeling emotional but also wondered why he was even there. And when he wanted to say sothing, Rifuaro just glared at him.
If this man ever forgets to treat you right, you can always co back ho, okay?
W-Well Urza looked over at Kyle with a complicated expression, but it carried a level of resignation alongside.
Luckily, Rifuaro didnt catch on to that gaze, but considering what Seraia said yesterday, Kyle decided that it was ti to make up his mind.
***
That night, Kyle called Lieze to her room.
What do you want to talk about? Sothing you cant discuss in front of the others?
Naturally, Lieze was a bit perplexed. Sothing like this had never happened before, after all.
Wellits sothing important.
Kyle seed awfully anxious. Even Lieze, who had been by his side for most of her life, had never seen such an expression on him.
The war with the demons is heating up. I think that itll be over within the next few months to a year.
I seeYeah, of course. Youve worked so hard after all. Having watched this from up-close, Lieze carried deep appreciation for Kyle.
So, once its all overDo you have sothing you want to do?
Sothing I want to do? Wellbefore all this happened, I figured Id just be living my life in Rimarze until its my ti to go She showed a saddened expression for a mont.
The Rimarze she knew no longer existed. Of course, she knew that this was the best decision to provide protection, but its hard to get your feelings under control.
Of course, its not like Im suffering right now or anything. On the contrary, so many things are happening that its fun, Lieze continued with a beaming smile.
Kyle realized that, if he could see that smile, all his hard work paid off.
And you probably want to take it easy sowhere in the boonies, right?
Well, not doing anything sounds great, but Im going to have to look for so sort of job.
Huh? So, do you plan on working officially with Zilgus or Galgan? Lieze sounded surprised at that.
I havent decided yet, but I think Id prefer a regular job without much influence if you catch my drift.
Lieze understood that Kyle didnt want to have this kind of official work anymore, but didnt understand where that ca from.
Ive made up my mind. Because if I didnt do that, I wont be able to be with youor rather, you all I should say.
In other words, Kyle intended to formally be engaged to Lieze, Urza, as well as Minagi. In this day and age, a marriage is established if both parties agree to the terms of being married, and if their surroundings accept this as a fact. For the regular citizen, that was more than enough, and the royals and nobles would go through the middle man of the church and the gods, stating their vows. As for polygamy, if the man was charming enough and could provide for all his wives, there was no problem with it, either. It wasnt sothing actively recomnded, but nobody would judge them for it, either. Except in human society, if it was an average commoner, it could be seen as a way to earn money. And for the nobles, it showed their influence and power, so having more children would be generally better for the high society. Kyle didnt want to bring sha to them, and he wanted their relationship to be officially accepted, so he needed at least that standing going for him.
So, Lieze
Ah, wait just a second, Lieze interrupted him. Since this is what I thought it was, you can co in.
Wha
At Liezes words, Urza and Minagi, as well as even Shildonia appeared. Urza maintained her calm attitude, as Minagi seed awkward, trying not to look at Kyle too much. However, both of them were oddly conscious of Kyle.
You said you had sothing important to talk about, so it had sothing to do with us, right? But since weve known each other the longest, you just took with you. So, I figured I might as well get it over with.
R-Right.
Also, Im not going to force the answer out of you. You have to say it with your own words.
Ugh
As a matter of fact, Kyle was incredibly flustered right now, and if the situation would permit it, he would rely on a roundabout way to express his feelings. But that was now not an option anymore, as he felt the pressure from the three girls. At the sa ti, this was Lieze trying to be considerate to ensure all three of them would be left on an equal level since especially Minagi had the habit of pulling back when it mattered.
Knowing you, you probably left it on hold and just focused on the upcoming danger, right? Though, thats an admirable thing But anyway, Im just an onlooker, so pretend Im not even here. Shildonia sat down on the nearby bed, munching on so snacks. And no need to worry about , I have no complaints. My real body has perished a long ti ago, yet I get to enjoy food and drinks like this. I guess you could call this like my bonus stage.
The last part might have been a saying back in the days when Zaales still existed because Kyle didnt exactly know what she ant by that, but it was probably sothing positive.
Just watching you folks is plenty of fun for But as my owner, I expect plenty of attention, too. At least make it so that I dont starve.
That sounds expensiveWell, too late to cry about that, Kyle laughed and then faced the three.
I think itd be fine to keep going like this, butIts Kyle were talking about.
Youre spoiling him too much. I know how Kyle ticks, but I want to hear it in his own words.
Urza seed reluctant, but Lieze would not let this slide.
And Minagi, you should say sothing, too.
Iwould be fine with the way things are going.
Minagi remained in the backseat. She just ca here because she got called here, but she also wouldnt just leave.
Will you say sothing already? This isnt the ti to be acting like a wuss, Shildonia grumbled and glared at Kyle, who took a deep breath.
He couldnt lie to his feelings now, and they were already written in stone. That said, the bashfulness and embarrassnt made him feel more nervous than when he was fighting Three-Arms or the Ancient Dragon Juvars, and it needed much more courage.
Well, you knowMy goal is to live until the end of my days in happiness. For that, Im going to try my best, and Ill do whatever it takes, soI want to spend these years with you!
Kyle thought he handled it pretty well, but it apparently didnt land too well.
HmmI feel like there must have been sothing better. Especially that old age nonsense, said Shildonia with a glimr of disappointnt in her tone.
It was good enough, though, Lieze said and accepted this request.
Though in all fairness, she seed more like a mother accepting her childs selfishness.
Ive already been through the whole marriage ritual, soI doubt much will change, said Urza with resignation in her voice.
When they had first t, they already went through the [Applied Contract], which was sothing akin to marriage.
I didnt really get my hopes up, but couldnt you have chosen your words a bit more? Minagi was relatively calm but didnt hide her disappointnt.
Although they each had to say sothing about this way of doing things, they were seemingly accepting Kyles request.
Well, leaving that aside, theres another issue at hand.
Thats true
Kyle tried his best with his confession of a lifeti, yet the three girls already forgot about that and moved on.
I cant tell if thats admirable or reliablebut I feel bad for Kyle.
So thought Shildonia, but she kept that to herself.
Honestly speaking, Im worried about any offers coming from elsewhere, said Urza, to which Lieze and Minagi nodded.
Many were interested in Kyles achievents and influence. Others would try to use that and rise in ranks. As of late, the number of those had dropped, but with the end of the war approaching, the three girls worried that this might reverse. On top of that, the reason the three of them could accept Kyles confession toward all of them was because they had co to grow closer throughout the journey, but they didnt want another girl to co in and shake up trouble.
Especially that Milena-sama is very suspicious, Lieze dropped the na of the princess of Zilgus, to which Urza and Minagi agreed. I dont think shes a bad person, but considering her position and all that
Lieze was raised a regular farm girl, so she still struggled to interact with soone of such status, hence her worried expression.
O-Oh co on, she was just teasing about that, Kyle tried to argue, but he did realize that the gaze she directed at him had changed as of late, so this was also more about him making excuses.
You know, why not forget about all that social standing stuff? I dont care what other people think, andI-Id be happy just having children, so Lieze blushed as she said that.
And were from different races, so the people will be giving us odd glances either way, added Urza who knew that this would attract attention either way.
Im not one to walk around in the open, so Im fine not caring what others think.
Minagi, as the assassin that she was, didnt think she even deserved this kind of happiness, now showing a faint smile. t with the three girls trying to cheer up Kyle, he was only more flustered.
No, no! I managed to keep it going so far, I can still go on!
This was an issue of Kyles pride, more than anything. He would at least try his best to make the girls he had fallen for happy.
A-Anyway, theres nothing you guys have to worry about, so just trust ! Kyle protested with all his heart, and although he would be more than reliable when it ca to anything else, this once, the girls could only watch over him with a warm gaze.
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