Chapter 10 - Senephin, Why Did You Apologize? (2/2)

Once Lumins leaves, I’ll finally have some time alone to sort my thoughts. But it was still really hard to control myself from being too excited in his presence.

“Well, take care of yourself,” he said as he checked whether he had gathered all his belongings. “If you notice your condition worsening, you can reach me via crystal ball.”

“Will do, Lumins. Thank you for today. I’m sure you were busy.”

If you’re done here, hurry up and follow Velkina out there! Talk to her and build up the affection between the two of you, Lumins.

As I cheered internally for him, Lumins opened his mouth as he finished putting away all the magical instruments he had set up.

“Senephin, can I ask you again about the answer to my question that I didn’t get to hear from you earlier?”

“Pardon? What are you…”

“Why did you apologize to Velkina?”

Velkina had interrupted us earlier when she burst into the room anxious over my condition. Now that she was gone, he was asking me again. Was it really so important for him to hear my reasoning?

I felt like I was being interrogated. Well, at the very least, I’m glad that I’m being interrogated by my favorite character.

“Hmm, why, you ask? if I had to explain myself, then I would say… Isn’t it natural for a person to realize their wrongdoings and apologize for what they did?”

“It is natural for people to do so…”

His golden eyes squinted as he smiled at me with his usual, serene expression. But just now, even under his angelic countenance, I sensed he seemed a bit different than usual.

“Senephin, do you believe that people can suddenly change?”

“Well, it depends on the situation, but I guess I would say I don’t believe someone can change abruptly.”

“I see. So do I.”

He picked up his magical instruments and started walking toward the door. Just as he was slowly pushing the door open, he paused and turned back toward me.

“So I thought I’d keep an eye on them.”

His gaze was not at all cold as he uttered those words, but still, I felt strange. I had never seen him make such an expression in the game.

“Pardon?”

But his peculiar look only lasted for a brief moment, and then he smiled as usual.

“If you rest well tonight, you can return to work as usual tomorrow. So, see you then.”

After his parting remarks, he closed the door behind him as he left my chambers. I got up from my bed and crept toward the door, where I could hear him and Velkina chatting.

Hmm…

Hmmm…

“As expected of Lumins! You’re worried that I’m only pretending to be nice and that this change is temporary before I stab Velkina from behind again! You’re indeed a good guy!”

As if to represent the passion I had endured, I punched the mattress with my fist and reflected on Lumins’ words from a different perspective. From fan mode, to be precise.

“Don’t worry, Lumins! Your big sis in on your side! Velkina, too, will be on your side and be with you soon!”

So don’t worry about me and just think about how to increase your intimacy with Velkina!

Phew. From Lumins defeating the lake monster to his treating me, I was able to see such amazing things today… In addition, my mind and my eyes got a feast. By encouraging Lumins and Velkina to be friendlier, I ended up doing something great after all.

I’ll have to make another plan for getting them together again tomorrow!