Before our departure.
Many people came to see Sylphy off.
Although most of the people who came were nobles from Ariel´s faction,
And most of them did not even know that Sylphy was a woman,
They were surprised to hear that she was married to me.
However, just because of that it’s not like their attitude toward Sylphy changed.
They left again after saying a short thank you.
Sylphy has corresponded with a smile to those people,
It probably was not a very polite manner.
"I’m tired of this kind of thing", I said while grumbling.
The next ones that came to Sylphy were two women.
Elmore Bluewolf.
Kleene Elrond.
Two people I am not aquainted with, but they’re Sylphy’s close friends.
That I see them sometime and they are had also told their farewell in tears.
Towards the end, Luke came.
He could only spare about 15 minutes.
As Ariel’s assistant, and as a local lord,
He has become more and more busy and came to say goodbye during a vacancy in his schedule.
" Sylphy... err, take care of yourself"
"Yes."
Luke looked like he felt a little guilty toward Sylphy. It seems he finds it hard to look her in the eyes.
"Sorry for the thing that I said before."
"No, Luke at that time you were feeling uneasy and it could not be helped. But that shows how much you really care about Ariel-sama, if it was me, I couldn’t bring myself do that."
"Is that so...? Thank you."
"You're welcome, I also... said some strange things before."
"Indeed."
After saying that, both of them laughed.
After they had laughed for a while, Luke looked for words with an "Uh..." while giving a wry smile.
And Luke dropped a bombshell.
"Sylphy, if you no longer have a place at Rudeus’s home... Come to my place."
The moment I heard that, my body became stiff.
I mean, you know, it's not the place for a marriage proposal, right?
I would prefer if you did not say that when her husband is right next to her...
"I won’t break up with Rudi... or even if you said that I won’t marry Luke even if that happens, okay?"
"No, it's not a marriage proposal. However, if a time comes when you don't have any place to go, I won’t hesitate to welcome you."
Luke sounds so manly.
Putting romantic feelings aside, he’ll be there for you when you need him?
Don’t say something so confusing.
But, cold sweat can be seen on Luke´s forehead.
I wonder if Luke feels some unrequited love towards Sylphy.
And you keep saying that you’re not interested in women that have no breasts...
No, that was also a hidden warning to me.
I need to do better.
"Although I think that this will not be the case, I'll come to play every year."
"Oh, also take care."
"Yeah, Luke also take care."
After saying that, Luke left.
Compared to Eris, it was a quick farewell.
Well, because this life is full with meeting and parting, he is that kind of person.
It's a long life.
As long as we live, there will be the opportunity to meet again.
"Rudeus."
While in thought, Luke came to me.
What is this about, I guess?
You want to fight again?
"I’m sorry for doubting you during our journey.”
He apologized.
"No, it can’t be helped since I did make many suspicious moves."
Luke was tricked by Hitogami that time.
However, in the end even I saw Ariel and Luke as pawns. I was wary of their behavior, actions and speech.
Although I knew that the possibility of Luke being Hitogami’s apostle was high.
Since he is not alone in this, he is not at fault.
"Beside, I also doubted Luke-sempai, so we are even."
"... I am saved by those words.”