Chapter 208: A Toast to the Dead (1/2)

Fantasy System Shigun 33960K 2022-07-20

”You're up” Emilia was surprised to see that Ed had recovered enough to wake up already. She visited his room only to check up on his state, so she was troubled on what to do now that he was awake.

”What, is it bad for me to wake up? I can go back to bed and play the part of the sleeping prince if you want?” Ed knew that the tale of the sleeping princess was not present in this world, but his description fit the current situation.

”Not at all, I'm glad you're okay,” Emilia shook her head as she approached him. Ed's companions left the room. But, as Goburou was walking out, he turned around and looked at Ed with a sly smile. Ed frowned and let out a worried chuckle. He knew he was in trouble and would be teased terribly afterward. 'What kind of monster does this to his master?' Ed wondered.

”Are you alright?”

”I'm fine. The equipment you gave me protected me, and the magical Jewelry stopped any attack I couldn't take on my own” Emilia explained, not realizing the true meaning behind Ed's question.

”I didn't mean physically, I can see that you're alright,” Ed chuckled at her earnestness. ”Are you alright?” Ed asked again and Emilia realized what he meant. A couple of tears drops formed on her eyes as she remembered her feeling when she saw Ed's 'dead' body.

”Next time you can't not tell meIf you die, I-I wouldn't know what to do!” Before Emilia could talk anymore, Ed hugged her and pulled her closer to him. He rested her head on his chest and felt her calm down and she listened to his steady heartbeats. She clung on to his shirt while letting out some muffled cries.

”I'm sorry for worrying you. I already told you that I won't die, so you shouldn't have been that worried” Ed explained himself while Emilia looked him in the eyes. The two of them stared at each other for a little while their faces got closer and closer.

Unbeknownst to everyone outside, the two of them locked lips for the first time. They had kissed.

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”Oya, so you are little Edward that asked us to stand by until you call for us?” A short old man with grey-white hair approach Ed. Ed left his tent in order to check on the state of the war and his friends.

”Stephanie told us that we should listen to you, and I can see why she would say that, ho ho ho!” The man was Stephanie's grandfather and the current king of their Weiss kingdom.

”Ah yes, that would be me. I apologize for not greeting you before as I was unconscious. Though my thanks are in order, if not for your help, the war might have taken a different turn.”

”Hmm, your face looks a bit flushed. Maybe you should get some more rest” The old man looked at Ed and seemed to be worried about him.

”Eh-Ah, it's nothing, it's nothing. I feel great already, and I'm not keen on staying in a bed.” Ed recalled the memories of the prince and how he would always stay in a bed. Even though those weren't his memories, they were still uncomfortable to remember.

”Well kid, you know your body best. Now tell me, how did you get so strong in so little of a time? And also, why did my cute granddaughter's power skyrocket all of a sudden?”

'So keen' Ed could only think of this as he looked at the short old man. He wasn't about to tell people about his ability, otherwise, he's start getting flooded by requests to level them up.

”It's not just Stephanie. I, Emilia, Hayato, and many others experienced massive growth during this war. I guess it is true that pressure forms diamonds, huh?” Ed acted as if he knew nothing about what happened.

The two of them chatted for a while until Ed was surrounded by his companions. The old man told them that he will return to his kingdom along with his soldiers, as they had taken the bulk of their forces.

”I'll be expecting my share of the rewards, boy.” He left them with these words as he rode on a black warhorse that was decorated with golden equipment.