Volume 2 Chapter 1 Part3 (2/2)

Leena's presence touched his heart He was startled for aof Leena's touch was cal and warm

“What's up?” he asked Leena suddenly threw out this question

[Do you want to ht away There was no trace of jealousy or unease in her question Rather, if he had to say, hints of joy could be felt However…

[…No, I haven't thought that far]

He ed to answer and returned his attention back to the three people in front of hi too far behind

[But, you do like that person, right?]

[Hirl, but that's all I don't even know her name]

He wondered if this answered her question, or if this was just hi to convince hihts into words, the seed of possibility blooirl who looked like she cared deeply about family into his wife He could continue his job or even inherit her family's line of work and live in this city Hoould that future play out? Wouldn't that be fine?

He could turn these continual peaceful days into a reality

He had begun to iible life like that…

“――!”

Fin suddenly noticed and stu

No

There was no room for Leena in such a life None whatsoever

He understood that Leena had tried to infor He endured the desire to crouch down by tightly clenching his fists

(A dream)

He really did think it would be nice if all of that could happen If he could return back to a life as a calm and ordinary citizen If he could spend his days with the one he would love and marry How blessed would he be?

However, that could only be a dreaon Lord now The one closest to hi else, was the one he shared a bond with--a dragon, not a human

Would there be a woman who could accept and love a on he was connected to took on the shape of a young girl If Leena took precedence over his wife's place or privilege, there would obviously be so at times to even emotional distance However, those actions would be equivalent to suddenly throwing out the partner he sleeps and eats together with into the streets Even so, he understood that his ould not be able to leave him…

(No)

He couldn't do that Absolutely not

He continued to grip his fists so tightly that his nails dug into his paled back to reality He could feel at his back the sweet dream cruelly crumble away He forced himself to walk forward

[…Fin]

The words “I'; rather, Leena also felt a deep pain She also mourned like him over the dream of his future as an ordinary hu hihtly clenched fist slacked He took a deep break, stopped walking, and looked up at the sky Its golden light cut through the scarlet clouds as if traversing the river in the heavens The wind carrying the faint night air felt sweet and cool

[It's fine]

He finally smiled

[I still have you, after all Besides…we could, maybe one day, find someone who can accept the shared existence between lad if that happens But Fin, what if…]

She suddenly cut off her words It didn't seem like she would continue

[What is it?]

When Fin pressed her, he felt her smile A smile that felt a little shy yet depressed

[It's nothing Fin, I love you]

The words Leena left behind felt a little different from her usual ones Fin stood there duun to understand a little of what he had lost

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