Speaking of which, Roxy was with Rudi when Paul died. I only heard about how depressed Rudi was by Paul's death. They said Rudi was at the worst he had ever been, so the situation must be really desperate for him.
Desperate enough to break our vows... Ah, I'm a terrible woman, forget it.
Rudi came back to me, that's all that matters.
"Sylphy, of course I don't want to just watch on the sidelines if Rudi is in danger."
What does that mean? Roxy will stay home?
"If we feel there's a time we have to lend him a hand, then let's make our own judgement on how to help Rudi, when the time comes."
Ah, so that's what she means. That makes sense if I think about it.
We don't need Rudi's permission to help Rudi. We should do it, as long as Rudi is safe.
"... You're right. Em, I understand."
Rudi can only smile wryly at Roxy's words. Not with rebuke, but looking at her with eyes of trust.
"Rudi, don't look back, please just do what you think is right. We'll protect you from behind."
Roxy said with a smile. Rudi's eyes sparkles. Roxy is amazing, to have Rudi's respect like that.
"Then, when I have it bad, please come to my aid."
With a sigh of relief Rudi finally smiled. No matter what, as long as it helps Rudi calm down, that's what's important.
If Rudi faces danger, I'll decide on my own to help him. Yes, that's right.
Maybe it has always been like this for me, be his support when he's in trouble, and be a good wife when he isn't.
That's fine.
"Then, there's one more thing."
At that moment I was clenching my fist with enthusiasm, when Rudi said in a meek voice.
Somehow the atmosphere is different. The stuff said earlier was difficult, but was with wording. This time it feels like we're back to the topic he has been avoiding.
"... This, is there even a good way to say this?"
"Is it really that bad?"
Roxy carefully prods Rudi. He nods forcefully.
"It's hard for me to tell you two."
"..."
What is it? Now I'm feeling anxious. Is it about Rudi looking unwell recently?
Don't tell me he has some incurable disease that even Detoxification Magic can't cure?
"I'm not sure yet, but, we might have to add another person."
"..."
"..."
Eh, add a person, so a girl? That's what he means?
Even though I told him to not add anymore...
No, I never asked him not to, forget it.
But Rudi doesn't keep his promises! What is he even thinking?
But I won't ask, I am the good wife, a good wife won't object to her hubsand.
"Who? Nanahoshi?"
I try my best to stay calm, pretending that I'm angry. I think I'm successful.
Speaking of the wench, Nanahoshi. She doesn't feel right to me. She doesn't seem to like Rudi, at most the only thing she feels for. If Rudi pushes the issue, I won't object to her. But just because I won't object doesn't mean I will welcome her... Em--. [3]
"She's not Nanahoshi."
Rudi denies it, but Rudi furrows his brow, like he feels particularly apologetic.
"A girl by the name of Eris."
"Eris..."
Eris, who's Eris? I think I heard of her before, but she's not someone from school.
"I remember her. Rudi was her home tutor at Fortress City Roa back then, right?"
Quickly, like coming to my rescue Roxy answers. Now I remember her.
"... She's the one that gave Rudi that illness."
"Yes, ah, something like that."
Has Rudi already forgotten, what happened when we reunited?
It wasn't clear to me back then, but from how much Rudi changed after we got married, I know now how much that illness destroyed his pride as a man.
That pain, was that woman, even though I don't have a solid grasp of her, I know that to be the truth. Even at the start I suffered as well.
"Rudi suffered so much back then, yet, you still like her?"
"The person I like now is Sylphy."
He stares straight into my eyes and said bluntly. How embarrassing.
Ohh, Rudi is so cool, I want to roll around and yell.
If they're still here, I want to go show off to Rinia and Pursena.
No no, right now there's this person called Eris. I can't lie to myself.
"Then, since she left Rudi, will she still have any lingering feelings and want to make up with you?"
"No, leaving is my misunderstanding. Lingering feelings and such, I don't think her heart has changed."
"... But, Rudi suffered so much."
"Yes..."
"I still remember how savage Rudi felt in those days."
"Back then, not only could I not forgive Eris, I was even afraid of meeting her."
"..."
So it's different now? Is this the future-predicting miko's doing?
Maybe he gives those sorts of prophecies. Em, still, something feels wrong.
Well, if someone told me [In the future, you'll marry a boy name Rudeus and have 5 children] I'd look forward to it.
But for these things how the person in question feels is important. Getting married even though Rudi obviously doesn't like her. How does that work?