Chapter 42 - 42 : Banque (1/2)

It has been a few days since Arthur rescued Saly from Robert and brought her to his and Lucy's room.

Saly no longer acted obedient and silent, after a lot of persistence from Lucy and Arthur, she became more open, she would ask for food when hungry and even play little games with Lucy, who surprisingly was good at dealing with children, especially with Saly.

No one came to disturb them, not even Robin, so the days passed peacefully without any disturbance or anything of the sort.

Although the ship's speed was considered fast, it still needs more than a month to reach Itas continent, but it's not like Arthur cared about that, he was more focused on finding a cure for the little girl.

every time he saw her walking in a staggering manner or saw her closed eyes, his heart couldn't help but ache, to not be able to see for a child like this is considered cruel and unfair, he even heard from her that she was blind from birth, so she never saw anything, and that made him more depressed.

Furthermore, no matter how many books he managed to read, he didn't find any solution for this issue, Zodiak's books mentioned almost everything except healing and a few other things, which irritated Arthur, I mean, how could someone such as Zodiak, known as a mythical being didn't leave any good healing spell or skill, that was strange.

He was perplexed about that matter, he didn't focus on it too much right now, what he wanted to do at the moment is cure Saly.

She mentioned that she didn't have family, or more precisely she doesn't remember having one, furthermore, he liked this cute little girl, so he and Lucy wouldn't mind, but he was still hesitating as to whether take her with them or not, after all, they would encounter a lot of dangers and maybe a life like that is not suited for her, so he didn't know what to do.

He wanted to heal her and keep her with him, but at the same time, he wanted her to have a good and safe life, and that would be impossible if she remained by his and Lucy's side.

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Arthur possessed a lot of corpses since he became a parasite, he got their stats and skills, but he also got their experience in other things, be it cooking, tailoring or other things, they were not the best, but they were helpful.

For example, he would play the violin for Saly, since she couldn't see, the only thing she does is hear, so he would always play some symphonies for her, she enjoyed it a lot and would ask him to play for her every now and then.

It's a pity she can't see so he can't show her magic or teach her reading, but hopefully, her blindness won't last long, at least that's what Arthur wished.

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After 2 weeks since the incident with Robert, a guard came to their room and after knocking the door a few times, he slipped a letter from under it, then he left in a hurry.

When Saly heard the knock, her body stiffened and she tugged Lucy's sleeve who was next to her, keeping her company.

Though she changed and she no longer was afraid of everything, she couldn't help but feel a little anxiousness when she heard the knocking sound.

Lucy giggled and softly said to the little girl who was tugging her sleeve.

”Hehe, there is nothing to fear Saly, we are with you...”

The little girl merely nodded but her hand didn't let go of Lucy's sleeve, she felt safe by doing that, and Lucy didn't mind, in fact, she brought Saly closer to her as if reassuring her.

The letter flew towards Arthur and landed on his hands

His control of telekinesis never ceased to increase, and a simple action like this was nothing to him.

He didn't waste time and opened the letter to read it.

'Hello Sir, I am the head of the E-clips Company, Robin, we've met already but I haven't properly introduced myself, also, I apologize for my rude behavior. Tonight, we are holding a banquet and I would like to invite you and your comrade, feel free to come if you have the time.

Sincerely, Robin.'

Arthur couldn't help but chuckle when he read this letter 'that woman can be respectful after all, then why the need to act haughty? I can't help but think she's a little spoiled..*sigh* ”

After reading that letter, Arthur discussed its content with Lucy, to see if they should attend the banquet or not, after all, it's not like they had a better thing to do, so why not go?

Lucy also didn't oppose, since it was only a banquet then there is nothing to fear or worry about.

Though after firmly deciding, they wanted to ask Saly too, as they can't let her stay here alone, firstly because they couldn't bear to, secondly, they already recognized her as one of them and if she didn't want to go then they too won't, Lucy and Arthur already discussed the matter of Saly and they decided to keep her until they find a cure for her blindness and other injuries, then they'll see.

”Saly, there is a banquet tonight, and we were thinking about going, what do you think?”(Arthur)

Once she heard that they were going, Saly became silent for a couple of seconds before speaking with an anxious and hesitant tone

”P-Please don't l-leave me, I'll stop bothering you about the s-songs, please!”

Saly totally misunderstood Arthur, as she didn't know what a banquet means, she knew how to talk but she learned that alone and there is a lot of words she didn't know, plus when she heard they were going to go, she thought they were leaving her and will never come back, so how could she not panic?

Seeing her panic, Arthur stretched both of his hand and carried her like a princess. Moreover, she loved being carried like that and she would always calm down once he did that.

She was small and light, so it didn't bother Arthur, furthermore, he liked carrying her, her fluffy fur had a good sensation, especially her ears, they looked so adorable, it only made her look cuter.

They didn't have clothes for kids so Saly only wore Lucy's clothes which were bigger but at least it was way better than what she was previously wearing when she was with Robert, it was a mere piece of black cloth which was dirty and ripped.

”How could we leave such a cute little girl ha? we were only asking you if you wanted to go” (Arthur)

Arthur replied to hear in a teasing manner while pinching her little nose, his way of treating her was very gentle and he didn't want to see this little girl said, maybe it was similar yet different from Lucy.

Saly's POV

Ever since mister Arthur took me from my master, I felt like every day was like a dream.

I even tasted delicious food, I think it was meat?? anyway, he and aunty Lucy treat me really nice.

I firstly didn't dare to cause them troubles, so I silently sat on the bed to not disturb them, but...but for some strange reason they get angry if I act like that, they always tell me to do whatever I want.

But I didn't want to trouble them, even when my tummy hurts, I won't tell them to give me their food, it was so delicious...it must be precious....but it was yummy.....

I-I..I managed to ask them for 'meat', and they-they didn't get angry! instead, they gave me more meat and other things which I couldn't remember their names, it was so delicious, I ate until my tummy almost exploded 'poof' waaah, I wonder why they would help someone like me.....

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It's been a few days, and Mister Arthur and aunty Lucy insisted that I only call them by their names without adding any honorific, but...but I can't do that! they helped me so much, how could I speak disrespectfully to them...master said never to call someone by their names or else he would beat me....*hic*.

Waah, I like it when Mister Arthur carries me, it's comfortable and warm, whenever he does that, I get very sleepy....so warm...

I wish I could see them both, I wonder how they look like?.....

I don't even know how I look like...

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When Mister Arthur said that they were going to a 'banquet', my heart almost stopped! I don't know what's a banquet but he said they were going....did I do something bad for them to leave me? Maybe because I troubled Mister Arthur by telling him to play songs for me? I knew I shouldn't act like that, I should have stayed silent and acted obediently.....

Or maybe is it b-because my master threatened them-m?? n-nno! it's not possible, Mister Arthur said my master is gone, he would never lie to me....

”P-Please don't l-leave me, I'll stop bothering you about the s-songs, please!”

I could only beg, I don't want them to leave me *hicc* *hicc*, I don't want to be alone again...

Mister Arthur held me in his arms again and it felt very pleasant....he reassured me and asked me if I wanted to go the banquet with them...'feeew' I thought they would leave me, I really can't handle being alone after staying with them.....it's like being in a dream..I could eat a lot and it's very delicious, I never got beaten and Aunty Lucy would always play with me...was it too much to hope for things to stay like this?...Maybe I have been a bad girl...

I nodded my head so they would take me...and they didn't refuse, they were very happy.

Mister Arthur put me on something comfortable, it was like the bed but it seemed to be floating...I think? since I can't see I don't really know but my feet were dangling and I couldn't touch the ground.

We left the 'heaven' I was in the last 2 weeks, it's such a good place, I want to stay there forever..but without Aunty Lucy and Mister Arthur, that place is nothing....hehe, I'll go with them everywhere if they don't throw me...

In just a few minutes, I think we arrived in a place with a lot of people, I was from the dog kin race so my hearing was not bad..but I can only hear with one ear, Master tested his new sword on me and it hurt my left ear...it was so painful.....at least I can hear with my right one.

Saly agreed on going to the banquet, so after Arthur put her on the dark cloud since she can't walk properly and it may be painful for her to walk, they left the room and proceeded towards the main room in the ship.

A couple of minutes were enough for them to arrive at their destination.