That day, I talked to Paul throughout the whole day.
It's not like we were talking about anything important.
They were just trifling conversations.
We started with what had been happening at Buina village during the few years since I had gone to Stronghold City Roa.
It seems that though he had two wives, there wasn't any debauchery. Zenith and Lilia had discussed things several times, and basically he would have no sexual relations with Lilia.
However, it seems that Lilia was asking for permission in the case that Zenith became pregnant a third time, and Paul couldn't endure no matter what... or so the discussions seemed to have gone.
Though it seems that Zenith had been conflicted about this, to Paul it was a convenient conclusion.
How envious, huh?
"And so, does it seem like I'll have another little sister?"
"Nah, it was fairly... Even though in your case it was just one shot..."
"To have given birth to such an excellent son in one shot, you were pretty lucky too, Tou-sama."
"Keep on saying that."
This isn't really the conversation a father and his 11 year old son would have, huh? Or so I was thinking, but the mood was quite comfortable.
We didn't touch on Zenith or Lilia's life and death.
We intentionally avoided it.
We both understand.
Even if we discussed that topic, nothing happy would ever come of it, and we'd just be left with miserable feelings.
"Was Sylphy doing well?"
"Yeah. That kid is amazing. I could feel your talent as a teacher."
It seems that Sylphy had been doing well.
In the mornings were jogging and mana training, and in the afternoons she'd learn healing magic with Zenith.
It seems that after Aisha had grown to a certain extent, she'd learn etiquette from Lilia.
"I guess you'd call her 'earnest', huh? She'd come over to our house a lot and would do something in your room, Rudi."
"...Did Sylphy ever find anything there or anything like that?"
"What? Did you hide something that would get you in trouble if seen?"
"No, of course not. There's no way that would be the case, right?"
Oh geez.
"Well, it seems that everything disappeared, though."
According to what Paul said, it seems that most of the objects in the Fedoa region disappeared.
It seems that from small things like quill pens and ink jars, to architectural structures like houses and bridges, everything had disappeared.
The only exception were things that had been in contact with the people who were teleported, he said.
"Is that so?"
That's a shame.
Though I couldn't recall at all what was supposed to be a shame, but in the depths of my heart there was a profound sense of loneliness.
"What were you doing at the time?"
"You mean in Roa?"
I was asked, and so I answer.
About how on the first day I had been beaten by Eris, and it felt like my heart was going to break.
About how by chance (・・) we had been kidnapped, and how we had escaped somehow.
About how using that, I became a little closer to Eris.
About how despite this, she'd never listen in my classes.
About how I had begged Ghyslaine in tears.
About how thanks to her, Eris had begun to listen in class.
About how after this, we slowly became closer.
About how we learned to dance together.
And after that, about my 10th birthday.
"Your birthday, huh? Sorry about that..."
"What about it?"
"I didn't even show my face."
To the citizens of the Kingdom of Asura, being 10 years old was a critical point in their lives, and so turning 10 was a milestone of great importance. Though I still don't know why it's so important, it's probably something like a lucky charm. A great celebration would be held, and even presents would be given.
"That doesn't matter. Eris' family had properly congratulated me, after all."
"I see. What did they give you?"
"An expensive staff. It's called the 『Aqua HeartiaArrogant Water Dragon King』[1], though it's a bit of an embarrassing name."
"Really? Isn't it cool?"
Cool?
What kind of stupid things are you saying? Isn't it a name that sends shivers of embarrassment down your back?
Though in this world, it could be that the higher the performance of the item, the more extravagant the name it's given.[2]
"And Rudi. I've heard from Alphonse, you know? You received just one other nice present, didn't you?"
"A nice present?"
Let's see... What did I receive, anyway?
Was it wisdom, bravery and infinite power?
I don't think I have enough of any of them, though.
"Come on, it's the Ojou-sama from Phillip's place. I saw her just a while ago, but isn't she quite the gallant and lovable girl? She'd tried to desperately protect you, you know..."
...Received.
I feel that it's a little off to say that.
No, I mean, certainly Phillip had said "Alright" and approved, but it hadn't gotten to a stage where I could say "Itadakimasu".[3]
I want to cherish her.
There's the incident yesterday, too. It was the first time anyone had gently hugged me when I was down, and even stroked my head until I had fallen asleep.
I'll definitely never betray Eris.
There's also the promise about when I turn 15, but even if I turn 15 and she changes her mind, I can endure it. Though even saying that, I'll probably still run wild. In 4 years from now, when my sexual desires will probably be even stronger, I'm not really sure if I'll be able to hold it in though.
At the very least though, that's what I've decided for now.
"Eris is someone important to me. Though, still, to say that she was something I 'received' doesn't really sit well with me, you see."
"Well, you'd be marrying into her family after all. Rather than 'receiving', it's more like you'd be 'received', huh?"
"Heh?
I let out a strange sound.
Marry[4]?
"Well, with Phillip as a backer you're going to become a noble, right?"
"What kind of talk is that? When did you hear this?"
"When, you ask? Well, about a year before the teleportation, you know. That you and Eris were getting along, and that your feelings were firm, so a letter came about wanting to take you in as a husband, you know. Though I think that Asuran nobles are basically pieces of shit, but since it was something you decided, I'd replied in a letter that I'd let you do as you like, but..."
I see.
In other words, by the time I was 10, Phillip had already finished all the arrangements with Paul.
Had we not parted soon after that, there's no mistaking that over the next few years using this or that method, he'd have tried to pair Eris and I together.
Just what about this is something you'd talk about in a bar?
In other words, I can understand how Paul had come up with that kind of idea about Eris and I.
Two people who'd promised to get married. Two people who in their anxiety were unable to bear it.
Had we been lovers, then it couldn't be helped that it'd seem like we'd spent the journey flirting and making out.
"Going by the sound of things, it seems that Phillip had pulled a blind one over us."
"That seems to be the case, huh?"
The two of us sigh together.
Right now the same man's face is probably floating through our minds.
Phillip. A high ranked noble of the Kingdom of Asura.
A man with enough power to survive in the sordid place that is high society.
"And so your relationship with the Ojou-sama is pretty good. As for Sylphy... Ah, nah, it's nothing. Forget I said anything."
As if to say that his previous words were a slip of the tongue, Paul's words became ambiguous.
Sylphy still hasn't been found yet.
At least, according to the extent of Paul's knowledge.
Though he said that it was nothing, I think about it.
I like Sylphy.
However, it's a feeling that's a little different than those I have for Eris.
If I had to say it, she feels a lot like a little sister, or a daughter.
'She's been bullied, and she's pitiful, so I'd better take care of her'
It's a feeling like that.
There's also the fact that I stop any further feelings from taking root.
Though there's a similar kind of feeling with Eris, I've also been saved by her a number of times.
If I were asked which of them would take the victory, I'd give the victory to Eris.
However, it's not like this is a conclusion I've come to by judging them both fairly.
There's the issue of the time we've spent together.
As expected, the effect of spending a long time together is really strong.
Though there are a lot of things you can bring up about your childhood friend, it's basically because of the long time you've spent together with them.
I've spent twice the amount of time with Eris than I have with Sylphy.
What we did during that time was deeper as well.
Nevertheless...
It's a different story if you're asking whether or not I'm worried that Sylphy is missing.
"It'd be good if Sylphy was alive..."
"Though it wasn't to your extent, that kid really did her best. I mean, she can even use chantless healing magic. She's sure to be alive somewhere. Healing magicians are quite valuable outside of the Milis Continent."
"Is that so...?"
...Mn?
Just now I just heard something outrageous.[5]
"Please wait a moment. Sylphy can use chantless healing magic?"
"Mn? Yeah, Zenith was surprised. But, you can use it too, can't you Rudi?"
"I can't do it with healing magic, you know."
I can't use healing magic without chanting.
I can't understand the principal after all.
No matter how much I use it, I can't understand the mechanism behind healing a wound with mana.
"Is that so?"
"Yeah. I can use it if I chant but..."
"Well, though I don't really know about magic in detail, they do say that there's such things as affinities after all. Perhaps Sylphy has talent in that area?"
Perhaps in the time that I haven't seen her, Sylphy has become much stronger than someone like me.
It'll be a bit scary to meet her again, huh?
If she says something like,
'Rudi, you haven't grown at all, huh?'
what should I do?
While we were talking about various things, the distance between Paul and I completely disappeared.
That day, I talked to Paul throughout the whole day.
It's not like we were talking about anything important.
They were just trifling conversations.
We started with what had been happening at Buina village during the few years since I had gone to Stronghold City Roa.
It seems that though he had two wives, there wasn't any debauchery. Zenith and Lilia had discussed things several times, and basically he would have no sexual relations with Lilia.
However, it seems that Lilia was asking for permission in the case that Zenith became pregnant a third time, and Paul couldn't endure no matter what... or so the discussions seemed to have gone.
Though it seems that Zenith had been conflicted about this, to Paul it was a convenient conclusion.
How envious, huh?
"And so, does it seem like I'll have another little sister?"
"Nah, it was fairly... Even though in your case it was just one shot..."
"To have given birth to such an excellent son in one shot, you were pretty lucky too, Tou-sama."
"Keep on saying that."
This isn't really the conversation a father and his 11 year old son would have, huh? Or so I was thinking, but the mood was quite comfortable.
We didn't touch on Zenith or Lilia's life and death.
We intentionally avoided it.
We both understand.
Even if we discussed that topic, nothing happy would ever come of it, and we'd just be left with miserable feelings.
"Was Sylphy doing well?"
"Yeah. That kid is amazing. I could feel your talent as a teacher."
It seems that Sylphy had been doing well.
In the mornings were jogging and mana training, and in the afternoons she'd learn healing magic with Zenith.
It seems that after Aisha had grown to a certain extent, she'd learn etiquette from Lilia.
"I guess you'd call her 'earnest', huh? She'd come over to our house a lot and would do something in your room, Rudi."
"...Did Sylphy ever find anything there or anything like that?"
"What? Did you hide something that would get you in trouble if seen?"
"No, of course not. There's no way that would be the case, right?"
Oh geez.
"Well, it seems that everything disappeared, though."
According to what Paul said, it seems that most of the objects in the Fedoa region disappeared.
It seems that from small things like quill pens and ink jars, to architectural structures like houses and bridges, everything had disappeared.
The only exception were things that had been in contact with the people who were teleported, he said.
"Is that so?"
That's a shame.
Though I couldn't recall at all what was supposed to be a shame, but in the depths of my heart there was a profound sense of loneliness.
"What were you doing at the time?"
"You mean in Roa?"
I was asked, and so I answer.
About how on the first day I had been beaten by Eris, and it felt like my heart was going to break.
About how by chance (・・) we had been kidnapped, and how we had escaped somehow.
About how using that, I became a little closer to Eris.
About how despite this, she'd never listen in my classes.
About how I had begged Ghyslaine in tears.
About how thanks to her, Eris had begun to listen in class.
About how after this, we slowly became closer.
About how we learned to dance together.
And after that, about my 10th birthday.
"Your birthday, huh? Sorry about that..."
"What about it?"
"I didn't even show my face."
To the citizens of the Kingdom of Asura, being 10 years old was a critical point in their lives, and so turning 10 was a milestone of great importance. Though I still don't know why it's so important, it's probably something like a lucky charm. A great celebration would be held, and even presents would be given.
"That doesn't matter. Eris' family had properly congratulated me, after all."
"I see. What did they give you?"
"An expensive staff. It's called the 『Aqua HeartiaArrogant Water Dragon King』[1], though it's a bit of an embarrassing name."
"Really? Isn't it cool?"
Cool?
What kind of stupid things are you saying? Isn't it a name that sends shivers of embarrassment down your back?
Though in this world, it could be that the higher the performance of the item, the more extravagant the name it's given.[2]
"And Rudi. I've heard from Alphonse, you know? You received just one other nice present, didn't you?"
"A nice present?"
Let's see... What did I receive, anyway?
Was it wisdom, bravery and infinite power?
I don't think I have enough of any of them, though.
"Come on, it's the Ojou-sama from Phillip's place. I saw her just a while ago, but isn't she quite the gallant and lovable girl? She'd tried to desperately protect you, you know..."
...Received.
I feel that it's a little off to say that.
No, I mean, certainly Phillip had said "Alright" and approved, but it hadn't gotten to a stage where I could say "Itadakimasu".[3]
I want to cherish her.
There's the incident yesterday, too. It was the first time anyone had gently hugged me when I was down, and even stroked my head until I had fallen asleep.
I'll definitely never betray Eris.
There's also the promise about when I turn 15, but even if I turn 15 and she changes her mind, I can endure it. Though even saying that, I'll probably still run wild. In 4 years from now, when my sexual desires will probably be even stronger, I'm not really sure if I'll be able to hold it in though.
At the very least though, that's what I've decided for now.
"Eris is someone important to me. Though, still, to say that she was something I 'received' doesn't really sit well with me, you see."
"Well, you'd be marrying into her family after all. Rather than 'receiving', it's more like you'd be 'received', huh?"
"Heh?
I let out a strange sound.
Marry[4]?
"Well, with Phillip as a backer you're going to become a noble, right?"
"What kind of talk is that? When did you hear this?"
"When, you ask? Well, about a year before the teleportation, you know. That you and Eris were getting along, and that your feelings were firm, so a letter came about wanting to take you in as a husband, you know. Though I think that Asuran nobles are basically pieces of shit, but since it was something you decided, I'd replied in a letter that I'd let you do as you like, but..."
I see.
In other words, by the time I was 10, Phillip had already finished all the arrangements with Paul.
Had we not parted soon after that, there's no mistaking that over the next few years using this or that method, he'd have tried to pair Eris and I together.
Just what about this is something you'd talk about in a bar?
In other words, I can understand how Paul had come up with that kind of idea about Eris and I.
Two people who'd promised to get married. Two people who in their anxiety were unable to bear it.
Had we been lovers, then it couldn't be helped that it'd seem like we'd spent the journey flirting and making out.
"Going by the sound of things, it seems that Phillip had pulled a blind one over us."
"That seems to be the case, huh?"
The two of us sigh together.
Right now the same man's face is probably floating through our minds.
Phillip. A high ranked noble of the Kingdom of Asura.
A man with enough power to survive in the sordid place that is high society.
"And so your relationship with the Ojou-sama is pretty good. As for Sylphy... Ah, nah, it's nothing. Forget I said anything."
As if to say that his previous words were a slip of the tongue, Paul's words became ambiguous.
Sylphy still hasn't been found yet.
At least, according to the extent of Paul's knowledge.
Though he said that it was nothing, I think about it.
I like Sylphy.
However, it's a feeling that's a little different than those I have for Eris.
If I had to say it, she feels a lot like a little sister, or a daughter.
'She's been bullied, and she's pitiful, so I'd better take care of her'
It's a feeling like that.
There's also the fact that I stop any further feelings from taking root.
Though there's a similar kind of feeling with Eris, I've also been saved by her a number of times.
If I were asked which of them would take the victory, I'd give the victory to Eris.
However, it's not like this is a conclusion I've come to by judging them both fairly.
There's the issue of the time we've spent together.
As expected, the effect of spending a long time together is really strong.
Though there are a lot of things you can bring up about your childhood friend, it's basically because of the long time you've spent together with them.
I've spent twice the amount of time with Eris than I have with Sylphy.
What we did during that time was deeper as well.
Nevertheless...
It's a different story if you're asking whether or not I'm worried that Sylphy is missing.
"It'd be good if Sylphy was alive..."
"Though it wasn't to your extent, that kid really did her best. I mean, she can even use chantless healing magic. She's sure to be alive somewhere. Healing magicians are quite valuable outside of the Milis Continent."
"Is that so...?"
...Mn?
Just now I just heard something outrageous.[5]
"Please wait a moment. Sylphy can use chantless healing magic?"
"Mn? Yeah, Zenith was surprised. But, you can use it too, can't you Rudi?"
"I can't do it with healing magic, you know."
I can't use healing magic without chanting.
I can't understand the principal after all.
No matter how much I use it, I can't understand the mechanism behind healing a wound with mana.
"Is that so?"
"Yeah. I can use it if I chant but..."
"Well, though I don't really know about magic in detail, they do say that there's such things as affinities after all. Perhaps Sylphy has talent in that area?"
Perhaps in the time that I haven't seen her, Sylphy has become much stronger than someone like me.
It'll be a bit scary to meet her again, huh?
If she says something like,
'Rudi, you haven't grown at all, huh?'
what should I do?
While we were talking about various things, the distance between Paul and I completely disappeared.
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