And then three days passed.
Sylphy, Aisha, and Norn are all making uneasy faces.
I declared that I wouldn't go to the Begaritto Continent.
However, whether that is really fine like that, I don't know.
I can't make the distinction.
I may have declared it, but I'm still hesitating.
There aren't all that many people I can consult with.
One among them.
Elinalise said this.
"I guess so, it's probably better for you to remain here."
You.
From those words, I understood Elinalise's real intention.
"Elinalise-san, could it be that you plan to go?"
"Rudeus. Sylphy is my grandchild. Please allow me to pitch in and help for the sake of my grandchildren."
It seems that letter seeking assistance arrived at her place as well.
However, she says she will go.
Even though there are those who will be left behind.
"What do you plan to do about escorting Princess Ariel?"
"If it's while she's inside of the school, then there's almost no danger. Almost to the point that the need for an escort is stupid."
No matter how low the danger is, it's for when the time comes to it, isn't it.
No, the one who thinks about that is Ariel.
Elinalise is escorting out of good will, there's no reason to restrain her.
"What are you going to do about Cliff?"
"I'll separate from him. He might end up resenting me, but it can't be helped."
"Why don't you explain it to him? If you say it, I'm sure he'll understand."
Elinalise quietly laughed.
It wasn't her usual bewitching smile.
It was a lonely smile.
"Cliff is a pure child. He has talent as well and faces forward. He has the potential of becoming Pope in the future. The love he feels towards me, it's a moment of getting lost in his feelings during his younger years... Leaving it as such a case, it's for the best."
Putting it that way is pitiful for Cliff.
The doctrine of the Milis Church, is for them to love only a single partner.
If, Elinalise disappears, Cliff's faith might be shaken.
That guy is a man of heart, but if he were to lose his faith, I don't know what will happen to him.
"Also."
And Elinalise said it in the end.
"The one who said for you to remain here is me. Please, at least let me do something like cover for you. Therefore, you'll leave things to me and it would be fine for you to wait at ease. At the time when we return, please show me my energetic great-grandchild, okay?"
Those words which I was told were used to close this matter.
It seems Elinalise's feelings are something that will stand firm.