Chapter 71 (1/2)

‘If I were useless to you, would you treat me coldly?’

Fii waited for his answer

Her heart pounded as her chest clenched

(I’d hate it if he said yes…)

Even though she was the one who asked, those were her feelings right now

“Hmmm… Well…”

York held his chin in his hands and began to think

After about thirty seconds, he turned to Fii and spoke

“Even if you askabout is soht Somebody who constantly strives to overcome their weaknesses, and endeavours not just for hten mood in our division as well, and I also feel comfortable when I’m around you You’re a valuable person who there isn’t a replaceine a you that isn’t any of those things just isn’t possible for me That’s why I don’t knohat to tell you”

His words caused her cheeks to suddenly heat up

She even had to desperately stop herself fro

“D-, Don’t think you can avoid the question by praising me, okay!”

In order to hide it, Fii tried to seery

“I-, I see Sorry”

Why was she angry

His expression betrayed his total lack of understanding

Truly the ultimate dullard

After thinking for a while, he muttered “Ah,” in realisation

“But that doesn’tbecause of injury, you know They’re the heroes of our nation I would never treat theet injured, and I intend on taking care to keep you that way, so you can rest assured”

“That’s really not what I meant… Geez…”