Chapter 406: Basked in Moonlight (1/2)
”Sir Daisuke…”
Those were the first words that came out of Lunaria's mouth after I entered her room. I remembered that I told her to drop the 'Sir' but it seems that it's back again now that she's not dealing with my Incarnation anymore.
Because of the wounds she received from the battle earlier, her right shoulder was currently bandaged. Noelle and I used our skills to heal her and even the doctors in this world used their methods to treat her. But her shoulder was too banged up when one of the Specialized Darkgens pierced through the cockpit of her Sapphire Moonflower.
Nonetheless, it was only bandaged at the moment because of the scar. Once it faded, she would take it off.
”You're still calling me like that?”
”Uhm. I can't help it. You're a Transcendent. You're even the reason why I'm still alive. If not for you…”
”Alright stop. So you think our interaction through my Incarnation doesn't count, huh?... Anyway, you know why I'm here, right? And seeing how you can't seem to calm down… I'll help you by standing here.”
Instead of approaching her, I stayed where I was. We actually had a great rapport whenever my Incarnation would spend some time with her. Especially whenever I would show up on the Aegis Battalion's Training Grounds where they continued perfecting what I imparted to them.
Lunaria would often stay by my side by herself while Lexie would be busy drilling the Core Pilots and Elite Members of the Battalion. For her to act like this again… I guess it's the same as with Leianne.
”Huh? No. You're not the reason for this…” Lunaria immediately denied it.
I waved my hand and just smiled at her. ”No matter. We cannot talk properly if you're like that anyway. Let's talk about other things.” Although she looked like she was about to burst into tears, I did the opposite of what I said and approached her and crouched in front of her. Taking her hand on mine, I watched how her face went under different types of expressions before it settled on one. She exhaled and calmed herself down before a smile dawned on her face.
”Thank you…” She whispered calmly with the hint of sweetness.
In this way, our conversation became smooth. With my eyes firmly staring at her, Lunaria tried her best to keep her cool as we gradually went onto the main topic.
”Your mother is against this, right? It's a natural reaction from her. You're her only daughter and even though I'm strong enough, I'm already married and had a lot of women who also had the same intention of being wed with me. If you can't decide yet, it's fine. And if you want, I can talk to your mother to properly ask for your hand.”
”There's no need to. I've already decided. I'll go with you and will strive to be a woman deserving of this attention from you.”
”You're all deserving, you know? In fact, I'm the one thinking that I don't deserve this. You're all excellent women that no one will feel like losing out if they get close to you. However, here I am, asking all of you to become mine.”
”… That's your only flaw. Otherwise, you're the perfect man that many have dreamed of. However, if they can choose to be with you despite knowing everything, why can't I?... As I said, I already decided. Please take care of me, Daisuke.”
At the same time as she said that, from the glass window, the moon as if being influenced by her Ability, shined brightly as it basked Lunaria in its light. Her sapphire blue hair and purple eyes were highlighted giving her a more holistic look, coupled with her clear smile, Lunaria's breathtaking beauty was fully captured in my eyes.