Chapter 112 (1/2)

Chapter 112

When they heard that Erica had woken up, Liner and the group felt relieved

They were finally able to sain

Harold’s open hostility and his victory over theroup

Not only were they feeling hurt by Harold’s betrayal, they were also anxious about their oer

After experiencing his overwhelht theain, would they be able to win?

But even the joy of knowing that Erica had woken up did not last

This was due to Lifa’s expression; though she was supposed to be sharing good news, her face was grim

It was so apparent that even Liner, as quite dense when it came to the subtleties of people, had noticed

When Liner asked if so about so for a moment before she replied to him

―― “Erica wants to talk to you so come to the hospital to theo see her for the day

Noro there, arguing that he wanted to see her immediately as soon as she woke up, to confirm that she was safe with his own eyes

The reason he had not done so this tiuess fro positive

Moreover, Liner was having a hard tis since the other day

In short, in his current state of mind, he was reluctant to hear any other bad news

Liner was not the only one feeling that way

All the othermore or less disheartened; none of them really tried to look deeper into Lifa’s words

The next day, Liner and the others went to visit the hospital, feeling alloomy at the idea of as to come

For souide them to the room where Erica had been hospitalized

Instead, she took the room inside the hospital

Knock knock knock

Each of Lifa’s knocks on the wooden door sounded heavier than the last

Though he could only see her back, Lifa had never looked so s the same

【”Please come in”】

Erica’s voice came from inside

Her tone was the same as usual but that only made Liner and the others feel even ”】

As she said so, Lifa was about to open the door, but her hand stopped on the doorknob

Then, she addressed the group without turning around

【”Everyone… I’d like you to stay as calm as you can once you’re inside Especially you, Liner”】

【”…What do you mean by that?”】

【”You’ll understand once you’re in”】

Without answering Liner’s doubts, Lifa opened the door

Erica was sitting on a chair in thea kimono, as usual

When Liner heard Erica had run out ofso healthy

He was a bit relieved

But that feeling only lasted for abehind Erica, the relief in Liner’s heart made way for a thunderous fury

【”Y-you…!”】

These were the two people who had hurt his parents and stolen his sword

Liner i he hadn’t brought it with hile look around the room that there were no objects he could use as weapons here, he readied himself to dash forward and attack with his bare hands

【”Please wait”】

Erica stood up silently and stepped forward like she was protecting the two people

Of course, this did not dissuade Liner

【”Why would I?! They’re the thieves who hurtbehind Erica tremble from her shoulders

She see, but this was not Liner’s problem

More i those thieves

He even started being suspicious of her

Maybe she was on their side, too

【”Liner”】

There was no hint of threat in her voice, and yet, when Erica called out Liner’s na

Next, she looked at him dead in the eyes and asked him a question

【”What do you intend to do them?”】

【”Well, that’s…!”】

Liner tried to answer back but he was at a loss for words There was one thing he knew for certain: he could not forgive them

But if he had to say what he specifically wanted to do to them, he wouldn’t be able to

That naturally didn’t , but Erica had made him aware of that he himself did not even knohat he wanted to do

【”Do you sier? Or will you only be satisfied if they receive a proper punishment?”】

【”I-I’m…”】

【”…If you do not have a clear answer, then please hear them out It will not be too late to make your decision afterwards”】

In accordance with Erica’s words, the two people who had been standing behind her came forward

‘What does she mean, hear theirl and thehim, but the second they arrived in front of him, they stopped and bowed as deeply as they could

【”We are terribly sorry!”】

【”We’re really, really sorry!”】

This unexpected apology left everyone in the roo from Liner, completely confused

The only people who did not react were Lifa and Erica

For aroom was shrouded in silence

Everyone present was looking at Liner, save for the two people ere still bowing down

【”… What do you ht even have been planning to kill theive you!”】

What kind of person was Liner?

Anyone who knew hisense of justice, he never told a lie, and he hated injustices

His parents had done nothing wrong How could he forgive these two people for hurting theize after the fact, then you should not have done it in the first place!”】

The anger in Liner’s tone irl cowered fro

On the other hand, the man ith her seemed to already be an adult

His bow remained flawless, unaffected

But this did prompt him to talk

His words ca about them as he spoke

【”It is as you say What we did is unforgivable, and we are not going to coive us”】

【”…What are you trying to say now?”】

【”I assume full responsibility… for the criree to let Liliuirl, off?”】

【”Mister Ventos?”】

The girl, as apparently called Lilium, jumped in surprise like she hadn’t been told about this beforehand Her confusion ritten all over her face

However, Ventos continued to talk like her reaction was of no concern to hi we did, and e did it, be it the burglary or anything else If after that, you decide to leave some more room for discussion, then please leave Liliu mister Ventos!”】

【”…That kind of explanation will not be satisfying for him nor his parents No matter our reasons, I need to take responsibility for our actions”】

【”Then I’ll take responsibility with you!”】

The two people started arguing with each other

For so other than watch fro a stop to that was Hugo

He had been silent the whole time, but maybe he couldn’t bear the et a su?”】