The two royalties who were dissatisfied with the match's conclusion left in irritation. Only Raphtalia and I were left in the yard.
"It must have been tough for you. I didn't realize it at all. From now on, I want to share in your hardships."
My consciousness drifted away when I heard her kind voice.
After that, I slept while being embraced by Raphtalia for about another hour.
I was surprised. I didn't realize Raphtalia had already grown up so much.
Why didn't I notice?
... I was too stressed, probably.