245 243. Things that are ahead of time.txt (1/2)

After the defeat of the Sentinels Dreadnought, we were led by Snow to a fort near the port city of Cork. Then, as we fled to what we thought was her own room, Snow glanced at Titi.

She's a little disgruntled.

Apparently, she considers Titi next to me to be a distraction.

I quickly explain that Titi is an important person.

”......, this is Titi, the Guardian of the Fifty Layers.

Hmm. I'm Titi. It's a pleasure to meet you. As you heard, the monsters of the maze have no respect for one another.

Titi stepped forward in a friendly manner and introduced herself.

'Hi. I'm Snow. Nice to meet you. ...... I remember we've done this exchange before.

Fearfully, Snow bows her head. Then, with his eyebrows raised, I said what I had been thinking too.

A year ago, the meeting between the Guardian of the Thirty Layers (Guardian) Rowen and Snow - I remember having the same conversation then as I do now.

'Yeah, right. This guy wasn't a bad guy either, so I brought him out of the labyrinth.

So I had no choice but to return the same words as I did then.

However, Snow's words that I was waiting for next were slightly different.

Instead of blaming me for my indiscretion, rather the opposite - she sounded relieved.

'So you're with Rowen, too?'

Those words would be the true proof of the difference between Snow then and Snow now.

Unlike before, this time Snow bowed and shook hands with the guardian.

You are right. You may not be the same as him, but you want the same end. If you can, I hope you'll help me too.

To which Titi responds with a smile.

And after that handshake, Snow asks me the most important thing.

'The Guardian of the Fifty Layers means that Kanami has been in the labyrinth for the past year?'

Yeah, I know. Snow, listen to me. What has happened to me since then, what I'm going to do now--

Soon I will tell you what I have been up to today, albeit roughly.

First, that I fell into the labyrinth a year ago after the battle with Palinkron. There, he met his guardians (guardians), Titi and Nosfi, and escaped with Ryner. And that he heard on the ground that Rastiara hadn't moved from the Hoosiers and came to see Snow first. The main points were withheld because it would be a long story, but I explained the sequence of events.

In response, Snow also tells me about the year in general.

After he left me, he tried to get everyone together instead of me. Challenging the Aide and the Apostle Sith, and losing a lot of fights. And for desperately trying to hold Maria and Rustyala together after they fought, and continuing to stand between a party that was split in two. Basically, it seems that he was assisting Maria's journey and fulfilling the country's request in order to raise Rustyala's position.

''--I did my best too. After that, everyone started fighting ...... and as Kanami told me, I had to do my best ....... That's why I worked so hard until today. I believed that Kanami would come back .......

Snow smiled, her eyes moistening slightly.

Her figure was fragile - and beautiful. For an absent-minded moment, I was mesmerized by her.

If he observed closely, there were many differences from a year ago.

Before, the only features of a dragon person would have been his tail and horns, but a change had appeared on his right arm. Although it's well hidden with clothes, but I, who can use the 《Dimension》, can see it clearly. Due to the hardening of the skin, the area around her right shoulder is no longer human. It's probably an after-effect of using her trump card, 'Dragonization'.

If this was the case in one year, it was easy to imagine what would have happened if she had been left alone for a few years. If it was ten years before she returned, then Snow would be completely--

'Yeah, good job ....... Really .......

I ruffled a hand through Snow's hair, which looked even more damaged than it did a year ago.

Her beautiful cherry-red eyes showed a dark tiredness, and her cheeks were slightly sunken.

Still, I thought she was beautiful.

Without a doubt, more than any other Snow I've ever known--

Ehehe. ......

The grown-up Snow smiled shyly.

And I smiled back.

There are few words and no magical 'connection', but I thought that we certainly have a heart to heart.

And Titi, who was watching behind us, smiles even better than we do.

'Hmmm, it's a bit of a touching scene!　Snow seems to have been overworking himself until today, so from now on, you should indulge yourself in Kanamin. There's no such thing as impossibility or vanity. As you said before, the best thing to do is to stop being a hero. That's because you're no good at all!

Apparently, Titi was able to guess Snow's hard work as well.

She generously shares the lessons she has learned over the past thousand years with Snow. Sensing this heartfelt blessing, Snow happily thanks him.

'Thank you ....... Titi is a guardian, but unlike Rowen and Tida, she's kind. I'm not afraid of her at all.

”Mmm, of course. Don't mix it up with those three crazy knights.　The child is a kind and gentle sister, you know!

It's so warm, isn't it, Titty? I like people like that.

The boy loves Snow, too. I don't know why I'm so attached to him. I wouldn't say she's my daughter, but she's like a little sister like a boy.

'My sister ......?　Sister ......?

'Hahaha!　You can call it what you want!　You can spoil your children as much as you want, not only Kanamin, but also your children!

'Yes!　Titty is the perfect big sister!　What a perfect big sister!　I'm going to be Titi's sister from today!

The chemistry was good, and they became friends at a tremendous rate.

But, Snow ....... That statement is going to make Ms. Glenn cry. And he's crying pretty hard.

Unaware of my concern, Snow dove into Titi's chest. And Titi pats her head.

'Mm-hmm!　This kind of sister is okay too!

'Ehehe, it was worth the effort!　I got a big sister to spoil me and my hubby came home too!　Oh, I'm so glad!

There was a little bit of anxiety about having Snow meet Titi, the guardian (guardian). However, that worry seems to be unfounded. It was as if the two of them were playing together like two very close sisters.

Once they were relieved, they went to solve another problem. I couldn't talk to you earlier, but now that we've settled down, we can talk about it in detail.

I apologize for the fun part, Snow. Can you refrain from that 'master' guy, if you can: ......?　I told you that before, didn't I?

The word slowed the close sisters down a bit.

It was Titi who responded first.

'That was on the mind of the child, too. Let's see, that means Snow is Kanamin's wife from this era. Or do you mean she's a concubine?

And that was the worst answer I feared.

'Hey, it's bad enough that people get it wrong like this!

It's very hard to leave this room when I think that Chloe might have thought the same thing about Titty as she did about me earlier.

''Hmm, I don't mind, okay?　I gave up before because of Lastiara-sama, Dia-sama, and then Maria, but now I'm fine with it and ....... Ah. Is it possible that Titi's sister is also thinking about Kanami--

Snow doesn't seem to be interested in the impressions of Chloe and her colleagues at the fort. He's more interested in the relationship between Titi and me. To which Titi quickly replies, so that there is no misunderstanding.

What, you're a child?　Hmmm... I don't think so. Can't you see Kanami as a big sister, or can't you see her as a love interest?　Maybe it's because I'm younger than you?

For some reason, I don't know why I'm getting turned down by Titi from above.

I mean, the entire human race is younger than you.

I'm not sure if it's because I haven't thought about it too much. I don't know if it's because I haven't thought about it too much. I'm not sure if it's because I've never thought of it as a political marriage.

Political Marriage: ......

The boy used to be a king. That's the way I thought he was going to be married. But don't let it bother you. After all, he didn't marry until the end of his life.

As a king, be prepared: ......

And anyway, it's Snow!　To a child, what is a Kanamean--!

Titi quickly sensed Snow's face clouding over at the mention of a political marriage and forced the conversation back.

”First an enemy, a companion, an accomplice, a benefactor, and now a brother ...... Kanamiin is the second brother of the child!　My youngest brother is Reiner!

I'm sure he's not obsessed with that anymore, but still, Titi wants to pretend that I'm his brother. Hearing that, Snow is relieved and asks back with a bit of a joke.

''Oh, you're my brother, King!　Does that mean there is no heteros*xual romantic thing going on!

Yes. He's more of a brother.

'Then you wouldn't mind if Kanami was my husband!

'Mmmmmm. It's still good for the child, but ...... there are a lot of problems, aren't there?　First of all, even though we've parted company, Kanamin still has Nosfies.

Who is Nosfy ......?

Hmm, don't you know?　She was married to a thousand-year-old Kanamin.

What's up, sweetheart?

I had been watching, hoping that Titi would do a good job of calming Snow down, but I had to put a stop to this.

'Titi!　We don't have to be more timely about those things!

The part I had been blurring well was exposed and I was impatient.

It was the same for Snow.

'What?'

She wavers away from the titty, baffled by the word ”millennial wife” and moves closer to me. For some reason, she raises her hands up to her shoulders and turns both of her palms to my neck - and then.

Why did you put your hand around my neck?

He takes a step back and manages to dodge it.

But when Snow is dodged, she begins to tremble in tears. This time it's not with joy, but with an emotion of sorrow.

'Because, because ....... Somewhere in the past year, Kanami has made ...... a wife.　We've been worried about you every single time ...... and you're terrible .......

'No!　I didn't make you a wife!　Nosfi is different!　I don't even remember marrying her!　No country recognizes that anymore!　It's invalid because we both decided to pretend it didn't happen!　And he's a guardian to begin with!　We just killed each other a few days ago!

I was a desperate excuse for Snow's misunderstanding, and for myself.

'Hmmm, that's a terrible excuse ....... I'm sure there's another excuse .......

Titi will complain, but this one is a matter of life and death. I just want you to be quiet.

Look at Snow's face right now.

I bet it's been a month of eavesdropping on me.

Well, I'm fine with that, because it doesn't bother me anymore. I'll tell you what's important, though, is a wiretap.

Why did I bring up Nosfies at this point?

And maybe it's because of my desperate excuses, but little by little the sanity (highlights) is coming back from Snow's eyes.

'You're a guardian (guardian) ......?　Na, then, is it okay ......?

Apparently, it was significant that Nosfi was a being that would disappear one day.

'Yeah, he showed up as a guardian of the sixty layers. And unlike Titi, he became my enemy. Titi still considers Nosfi a friend, but I can't. He's too ...... malicious towards me.

He vents his heartfelt feelings about Nosfi.

Even now, I can clearly remember. The malicious sneer he gave me.

I will never be in love with that man.

Hearing my assessment of that nosphy, Snow regained his complete composure.

''...... Is that Nosfi guy an enemy of Kanami's and a friend of your sister's?''

'No, it's just that the child unilaterally considers Nosfi to be his friend. Nosfi has made it clear to me that they are no longer friends. ...... Well, that's all right. I'm sure that someday you'll be able to rescue Nosfie like you did as a child, I'm sure. I'm not too worried about Nosfi.

Titi seems to really believe that I will save Nosefy. It's true that I'm definitely more qualified for the job than Titi, who I hear has been an enemy all along, but I honestly don't have the confidence to live up to that expectation.

Seeing Titty's story and my expression, Snow returns to his usual expression.

''Yeah. I've got a pretty good idea about that Nosfi guy. ...... hey, sis. Would you be more supportive of me than that friend of yours, the Nosfi guy ......?　Do me a favor. I want to be Kanamin's wife. Ehehe. ......

Then, for some reason, he looks up from below, as if flattered, and starts piling on the requests.

'Mmmm. Mmmm, even though I say support, there's still a problem ....... Just a few days ago, Kanamin's guy confessed his feelings to a beautiful woman named Rustyala. Therefore, I don't think it's so easy for you and Naminami to be in love: ......

'What ......?　Koku, haku ......?

But that request is interrupted by more bombs from Titi.

'Titi!　Really, please, just take it easy on me!

I'm not kidding, but it's time to get some real casualties. I see Snow's eyes sink another notch darker, and this time I'm in tears. But still, Titi didn't back down.

A boy doesn't hide things from people he considers his friends.

I think so too!　But you know when to cut it out and stuff!

If you start talking about timing, you won't be able to say anything about it forever, will you?　Of course, I'll tell you how it ends, as it should. --You may rest assured, Snow. The boy was soundly rejected before your eyes.

Then I tell Snow that I've been balled up.

...... dumped you?　...... Why?

Snow looked at me in deepest wonder.

Apparently, she couldn't believe the outcome.

I'm not going to be able to get a good idea of what to do with it.

I don't understand ...... that part either. When I returned to earth, I confessed to him right away and he rejected me coldly ......

............

I'm like Titi, I don't hide anything. So I don't try to hide anything.

Snow is silent when she hears that.

He looked at my face to make sure I wasn't lying, then pondered it over and over, and finally let out a very calm voice.

'...... If you've been wiped out, fine. And I knew I was one step ahead of you originally, Lady Rustyala.

Then he calmly takes stock of his position and turns back the brightness of his eyes. No, instead of returning, she turns her eyes to me with a powerful light that I've never seen before.

''Even if Kanami likes Rastiara-sama, my feelings won't change. Because I definitely don't want to give up until the end. That's why I'll do my best. I'll do my best to make Kanami like me, in my own way.

Then he went on to say something that Snow would not have said. The way he reminded me of being the commander-in-chief of that army took my breath away, as did Titi's.

For me, the tears are about to fall. She has grown so much better than when we were sailing together, when she escaped from even washing and cooking. Her growth has left me speechless and my eyes are burning.

Titi is also impressed by her appearance and praises her.

''Oh ....... You look good - .......

So, sis ....... I hope you'll be on my side and support me in many ways?

But Snow was flowing and indulging Titi. I felt my eyes rapidly cooling.

'Yes, that's the spirit of equality ....... You can't just put your shoulder to someone else or anything like that--

'Please, sister. A lifetime request from Snow: ......!