70 Chapter 18: Targe (1/2)

”Where am i..?” Muttered alfred as he opened his eyes

He lifted up his body from the bed and looked around and was surprised by someone's sudden reaction when she realised he had woken

”Alfred!” Said Eleanor as she hugged him

”Young lady..?” Muttered Alfred with a confused tone

”Why didn't you tell me?” Asked Eleanor with teary eyes

”I humbly apologise, but i had no other option.” Said Alfred

”Your only option was to keep moving on without telling me that you were poisoned?!” Asked eleanor as tears fell on to the bed

”Young lady, I would gladly give my life if it meant saving yours. yet you ended up saving mine, i do not deserve such kindness” Said the butler with a smile as he gave Eleanor pats

Eleanor seemed to calm down after receiving pats, seeing this was heartwarming

”Alfred... What do i always say..?” Asked Eleanor with an annoyed expression

”A... A thank you would be better...” Alfred said

”That's right...” Said Eleanor

”Th-”

Alfred was interrupted by eleanor who said ”Not me, them.” As she pointed at us

i waved at him, While Ariel and Serena were moved by the heartwarming event and had a teary smile formed on their faces.

Even serena? Was it that touching..? But i'm not crying? C-Could it be?! I'm insensitive!?!

”John,” Whispered Ariel

”Y-Yes?” I said

”is everything okay?” Ariel asked

”Yeah, why?”

”The expression you were wearing made you look deeply worried” Whispered Serena

”Is my expression that easy to read?!” I said

”They are..?” Alfred asked

Crap... I was too loud.

”They're the people that saved us...” Replied Eleanor

After Eleanor said that, in nearly an instant the butler bowed, while he was still on the bed and said ”Forgive me for not realising sooner, I am greatly indebted and hold deep gratitude to you three for saving our lives!”

”You don't have to be so formal...” Muttered Eleanor

”Mr, Alfred. There is no need to bow to us, you also risked your life and fought for el- The young lady, she also considers you her saviour. For your efforts and dedication, I thank you.”

Was that too formal..? Was i supposed to thank him for saving a stranger? But she's not a stranger at this point right..? Ah maybe the last line was unnecessary...

Alfred who heard my words stared at me for a few moments before facing eleanor who said ”That's right, Alfred is also my saviour.” with a happy expression

Alfred who had thought that he wasn't able to be of help, was deeply moved by Our words, so much that he covered his face

”J-Just a moment, young lady.” Said Alfred as he covered his face and faced the other direction

He's crying, he's definitely crying.

A few seconds after, he wiped his face and got up.

”You don't have to get up.” Said Eleanor as she tried to stop him

”do not worry young lady, I've made a complete recovery.” Said Alfred as he got up

We hadn't changed his clothes and he was still wearing the same clothes from the time we fought against the shadow wolf

”How long have i been out for? And where are we?” Asked alfred

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I explained to alfred how he was out for 3 days and that we had reached Xoleria and ended up finding an inn which is where we are now.

”I see... Where is this inn at?” Alfred asked

”Just a random inn near the entrance”

After i said that Alfred made a worried expression

”How long has it been since sun set?” Alfred Asked

The sun had already set, and it was getting late, We didn't do much before he woke up and we didn't have an opportunity to get cake.