Book 6: Chapter 22
Book 6: Chapter 22
The Jiol Forest Kingdoms royal villa was currently turned into Luuty Rigass house.
It was a bit too big for Luuty alone, so a majority of the rooms were unused.
In one of the few rooms that were utilizedthe room that she used as her bedroom, Luuty opened her eyes.
Nn
While wrapped up in her warm bedding, Luuty turned her eyes to the outside of the window.
The sky was still dark, and the moon was floating in it.
Dawn was a long way off.
After somehow understanding that, Luuty rolled over so as to turn her back to the window.
Across from the shelves that were tightly packed with books, there was a small desk and chair that she habitually used.
A magic light was floating there, and a blond haired man was silently flipping through the pages of a book.
Seeing the books that were piled up on top of the desk, Luuty closed her eyes while thinking I need to clean that up tomorrow.
Nn!?
A blond haired man?
Feeling an intense out of place feeling, Luuty pushed her bedding aside and jumped up. Then she pointed the wand that she kept under her pillow for the sake of when she needed it at the man.
The ball of light that was above the mans head rose up to the vicinity of the ceiling while increasing its brilliance.
After a little while, when the ball of light lit up the entire room, Luuty came to understand the identity of the one who was there.
What are you doing?
While glaring at that manat Sancreed, Luuty called out to him.
You mean me?
Is there anyone else here other than you?
After Sancreed nodded, he placed the book in his hand down onto the desk.
Thats trueI was just reading a book though.
After thinking about things better, Luuty would usually shelve books properly before she went to sleep.
In other words, the books on top of the desk were ones that Sancreed had pulled out.
I suppose that is true. So, where might this place be?
It seems to be your room butwhats wrong, are you still half asleep?
LikeImsaying! Im asking you why you are here despite knowing that this is a womans bedroom! No, before that, how long have you been here!?
[Illustration]At the same time she shouted that, Luuty threw her pillow at Sancreed.
Sancreed easily caught it and threw it back at the top of the bed, then nodded with a fumu.
Right, its because the books in this room were the most interesting onesAlso, well, I thought that it would be wrong of me to use a room of my own accord without the home owners permission. So I remained in place that was within your sight. As for how long I have been hereFumu, I feel like it might have already been quite long ago.
Seeing Sancreed calmly answer her right to the very end, Luuty swayed and flopped onto the bed.
Are you alright? Are you not feeling good?
Do you have any self awareness that its your fault?
When Luuty glared at Sancreed, Sancreed made a face that said he found it to be wholly unexpected.
What are you saying that I did?
Lets see. You have no delicacy. Plus, you have no common sense, no manners, and no consideration. Also, erm
I see. Now that you mention it, I shouldnt have visited during the night like this.
Before that, this place is a womans room.
Being told that, Sancreed raised his voice as if he had finally understood.
Ahh, so thats what it was. But, Im not scum that would lay a hand on their friend, you know?
That isnt the problem here. Listen, at normal times, the thing called the difference between men and woman is huge. There is a need to always pay mind to that, you know?
But, the difference between the sexes has no connection to friendship. Wouldnt acting while being concerned about the differences between men and women be discrimination?
I wont deny that concept itself, but listen up, okay? It isnt that sort of problem. It isnt about what the people themselves think, Im talking about what the surrounding people would think.
Listening to Luutys explanation, Sancreed placed his hand at his mouth so as to think.
And then, when he slowly stood up from the chair, he started to carefully survey the surroundings.
He opened the door and gazed at the corridor, and then finally looked outside from the window.
After turning around to Luuty, he amiably smiled.
Be at ease, there is no one within the vicinity.
Thats enough already. Ill thoroughly lecture you tomorrow.
Luuty breathed a sigh, and brushed up her hair.
And then, sitting on the bed, she made a yawn.
To begin with, what did you come here for at a time like this?
There is the Temple Knight of Wind man, right? I want to meet with him.
The Temple Knight of Wind.
That person was currently the most famous person in the Jiol Forest Kingdom, and was Luutys student from when she acted as the Edius Adventurers School board chairman in the St. Altlis Kingdom.
He was the son of the St. Altlis Kingdoms Albania Duke House, and had the impression of competing with his classmate Kain Stagius in one way or another.
His name was Nefas Albania.
If she wasnt mistaken, he was currently in a relationship with the leader of the Jiol Forest Kingdoms Heavy Equipment Chivalric Order, Elriolor so that was how it was made out to be.
Then again, it seemed as though it was mostly Elriols one-sided feelings, but seeing as how he couldnt free himself from them, it might only be a matter of time before Nefas falls to her.
Him huhJust what kind of business do you have with him?
Yeah, I wanted to ask about a Human with the name of Seira. I heard that Nefas would know about her.
Luuty also recognized the name Seira.
She was the daughter of the St. Altlis Kingdoms Necros Duke House, and she was also a student of the Edius Adventurer School. If she remembered correctly, she should have not gotten along with Nefas.
Haa, about herHowever, once again, why?
Its for the sake of my objective.
Hearing that, Luuty thought.
She didnt know what this objective that Sancreed mentioned concretely was.
Luuty had already lost her connection to the Adventurer School, but if it was something that would affect her former students safety, she couldnt turn a blind eye to it.
May I ask about what that objective is?
Fire Charge. I wanted to ask about the meaning of those words that she was said to have said.
Haa
Sancreed answered her readily, but even after hearing it, Luuty didnt understand the meaning of it.
But, it looked like it wasnt a dangerous objective.
It was unclear if Nefas would know about that Fire Charge or whatever, but if it was like this, it wouldnt be a problem even if she were to let them meet.
Thats fine. I will introduce you to him tomorrow.
That really helps me out.
Seeing Sancreed lower his head so obediently, Luuty made a wry smile.
Just when she thought that this man did things that were lacking common sense, he would be courteous and tactful over strange things.
If she were to put it into a single phraseHe was truly a strange man.
More importantly, please go back already for today. Ill guide you there once tomorrow comes.
Luutys demand could be said to be reasonable, but Sancreeds movements came to a complete halt.
And then, after closing his eyes as if to think about things for a short whilehe once again sat down in the chair.
I wont interrupt your sleep, so cant I stay here?
You obviously cant.
Got it. In that case, could you lend me a different room somewhere? I will stay there until morning.
How fishy.
Seeing Sancreeds all too suspicious behavior, Luuty turned skeptic eyes towards him.
That was clearly the attitude of a man that was hiding something.
Sancreed, tell me what it is honestly. If you dont, I will drive you out with force.
I made Fainell mad, see. At the very least, it doesnt look like I can go back tonight.
What in the world are you guys doing
Being able to easily imagine that scene, Luuty placed a hand on her forehead.
Sancreed had most likely unmindfully made a slip of the tongue, and said something unnecessary.
The reason why Luuty didnt stubbornly try to get Sancreed to leave this place was because if by any chance Fainell came chasing after him, she thought that he might ask her to mediate between them.
Make sure that you properly apologize to Fainell, got it?
Yeah, I know. I will estimate the time her anger has settled down a bit and apologize.
Sancreed averted his eyes from Luutys look of amazement.
He was aware that he was saying something extraordinarily pathetic.
However, it couldnt be helped.
To hold an angry Fainell down by force, even within the entire Zadark Kingdom, they would have to be as strong as Raktor.
Seeing Sancreed make such a complicated face, Luuty made a wry smile.
When she looked at Fainell and Sancreed, they made her feel as if the strife between mankind and the Mazoku in the past was some sort of joke.
Even now, she remembered.
About the time when they received an attack from a Mazoku that called itself the Sword Demon, and lost one of her first companionsRia.
The Demon King Gramfia and his subordinate Mazoku that she fought against together with the Hero Ryuuya, they were without a doubt evil.
However, what about Vermudol.
Right now, were the Mazoku of the Dark Continent, which was now called the Zadark Kingdom, an evil that needed to be destroyed by mankind?
The answer was of course, nay.
She even thought that the current relationship between the Jiol Forest Kingdom and the Zadark Kingdom was proof that that answer was correct.
It cant be helped. Please use some random room somewhere. Im going to go back to sleep.
Yeah, that really helps.
Saying that, Luuty crawled back into bed.
Thats right, Vermudols group surely wasnt evil.
The other countries would understand that as well someday.
Once that happened, true peace would surely come this time.
A world where they would no longer have to lose anyone would come.
Good night, Sancreed.
Yeah, good night.
After Sancreed answered like that, he gently placed a hand on the door.
He quietly opened the door so that he wouldnt interrupt Luutys sleep and
Luuty. Sorry but please wake up right away. Its an emergency situation.
Its a nice night, isnt it, Sancreed. Dont you think so, huh.
Seeing Fainells figure on the other side of the door, Luuty breathed a sigh.
It seemed that she wouldnt be able to sleep tonight.