24 [1-24] Hmm~ Hmm~ Hmm~ (1/2)

When Iris (Rene) entered Catherine's bedroom, Catherine was already in full standby.

There were two cups of hot milk on the bedside table.

”Now, will you tell me your story again this evening?

Hahaha ......

--I've become very fond of you with just one little opportunity.

It was the nightly routine of shuffling the real and shadow warriors. It has become an additional routine for Iris (Rene) to talk to Catherine while doing so.

Now that Iris (Renée) was no longer a shadow, there was no need for them to be in the same room, but the evening chats continued at Catherine's request.

”Don't you want to hear from Benedict?

I want to hear what you have to say and I want to hear it from ...... you.

All right. So, today we're going to talk about fighting the goblins that have taken up residence in the old castle of the Marquess of Arawen.

You'll be able to find a lot more information on the web.

The hot milk seemed to have the right amount of sugar and honey in it, making it sweet and warm.

There was no need to worry about what to say.

Rene, who is possessed by Iris, can access and read Iris's memories.

As a fourth level adventurer, he is a normal adventurer. She fights named monsters (though they are much weaker than the Rose of Hell), explores off the beaten path, conquers dungeons, and does all the other activities that an adventurer should do.

--The knowledge of an adventurer might be useful in the future. It's not a bad idea for me to salvage as much as I can.

Memories and knowledge read during the possession will be stored in Renai's mind, but memories and knowledge not read will be lost when the possession is released.

It is important for René to keep reading the memories of Iris as much as possible to increase his knowledge.

”At ....... I'm not sure what to make of that.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to get the best out of it.

”Oh, dear. How dumb.

Swarms of magical goblins use some pretty amazingly advanced traps. ...... I think I was just trying to emulate them.

Catherine always listens intently to Iris (Rene).

However, even though she is superficially calm, when it comes to the topic of magic,......, Iris's (Rene's) ability to perceive emotions detects that her heart is in turmoil, especially when it comes to Iris's use of magic.

”You don't want to talk about magic?

”What ......?

In the event that you've got a lot more than one, you'll be able to get a lot more.

”......, hey Iris. I'm not sure what to say.　I'm not sure if I'm reacting that clearly.

Not really, but it's kind of ......

You can't say, 'I'm reading your emotions with my Abyss Spirit ability.

Catherine's eyebrows were furrowed and she had a difficult look on her face, but then she seemed to give up and shouted.

”Yes, you're right!　I can't use magic like my mother!

I can't use magic like my mother! All my brothers can use magic to help them with their swordsmanship, but I can't!

So whenever I hear about you using magic, I hate myself for not having the talent. ...... That's all. It's not that I don't like Iris' stories.

It's not that I don't like Iris's stories, it's just that Iris's stories hit a nerve with Catherine.

--Peaceful trouble, isn't it ......

I'm a little bit jealous and a little bit annoyed.

I'm sure you'll be able to understand what I mean.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.

It's nothing.

If you have something to say, say it!

She grabbed the face of Iris (Rene), who tried to look away, and forced her to face her.

You'll find a lot of people who've been in the same boat as you.

I was just thinking how happy I am that my mother is here.

These were the words of Iris, but also the words of Rene.

Iris was a war orphan. She had lost her parents and was living in an orphanage run by the temple, but when Diana happened to visit her, she saw her talent for magic and sent her to a sorceress who was a friend of hers for training.

As for Rene, of course, it goes without saying.

The simple words of Iris (Rene).

It was as sharp as it was simple.

Catherine had a look of 'oh no' on her face, and then dejected.

So ...... is that right? I think Iris lost her parents,.......

I'm sure you'll agree that it's a luxury to talk about this in front of someone like you.

But Iris (Rene) shook her head.

I think ...... I'm unhappier than you, but I won't deny you your unhappiness because of it.

It may be to a different degree and in a different direction. But everyone is different and everyone is unhappy.

”Iris ......

These were not the words of Iris, but rather the words of Rene.

Rene is a revenger. He laments his unhappiness and seeks revenge on those who have brought him misfortune.

That is why René does not deny the misfortune of others.

If he says, ”Don't worry about it,” he may be denying his own misfortune as well.

Thanks a lot.

”Don't worry about it. Don't worry about it. I'm just saying what I think.

Catherine, who had been wearing a relieved expression, suddenly turned serious and looked at me.

What's wrong with you?

”Iris, we can talk about our adventures later. Why don't you tell me all about yourself?

Does that mean you're talking about your background or something?

No!

I don't hear any words from Iris about trying to make me understand her at all.

It's as if she's given up on trying to be friends with me from the start, which makes me feel a little bad!

I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to try.

Iris (Rene) is at a loss for words.

...... sharp.

--Because you can't help it: ......!　I'm not sure what to make of it.