Chapter 41 (1/2)

I fell down on all fours in front of Garret-sans place where no one was there anymore. I slowly stood up and began to walk unsteadily to the inn while watching my own feet move step by step. Keyla-san tried to call out when she saw me coming, but looking at my depressed state, she immediately went to the counter and handed me the key.

[What's wrong with that face? I don’t know what happened, just rest for today!] (Keyla)

She said so and lightly pushed my back.  I lightly lowered my head to answer and entered the usual room. Inside the room, I threw my body on the bed and slept....

Lula brought me a meal.

I ate a little.

She told me to cheer up.

I slept.

Baldie is come.

He had a face which seems to feel awkward.

I slept.

Keyla-san brought me a meal.

She patting my back with *bashi-bashi*.

I slept.

When I noticed it, Meru was patting my head with *pon-pon*.

Are you trying to comfort me?

Thank you.

I slept.

Then the door was opened forcefully after two days had passed. I slowly looked at the door, lightly dressed Orlando shouldering a big bag was there. Orlando come in with *zuka-zuka*  and grabbed my arm.

[I heard the circumtances from Regan-san!! Let’s go!!] (Orlando)

Eh? Where?

Orlando dragged me out by the hand. Wait!? What on earth are you doing!? Please leave me alone!! Or rather, what’s that Baldie selfishly have told you!!

Orlando brought me to the place a little away from the city, it was a dreary plain with nothing.

[Why on earth did you bring me to a place like this?] (Wazu)

After he took a reasonable distance from me, Orlando took out a wooden sword from the bag he was carrying on and pointing the tip at me.

[What? Are you asking for a duel?] (Wazu)

[Well, something like that I guess. In anticipation of your strenght, I want you to accompany me practice. Just a little---

Here I go!!] (Orlando)

Orlando came to cut me with the sword but I avoided it half heartedly. Although I wouldn’t be hurt even if the attack landed.

[What are you really wanting to do?] (Wazu)

I asked while avoiding the slash, but Orlando only gave a refreshing smile.

[When you're feeling down, if you go out like this and move your body, it usually will make you feel better] (Orlando)

[Well....] (Wazu)

I'm don't feel better in particular. Besides, I hardly moved since it's started. Heck, can I go back?

[Beside, I want to tell you something] (Orlando)

[Tell me something?] (Wazu)

[Ah.... although it’s just my personal opinion] (Orlando)

Then, Orlando ceased his movement. Before I could react, a thrust landed on my chest.

[Wazu!! You are unsightly!!] (Orlando)

[Guhaaa.......] (Wazu)

Critical hiiiiiiiiiiiiiit!!!! I hold my chest down. This guy.... all of sudden.... uggh.... I know that my face is ordinary.... I’m not handsome like you.... Bu-but I won’t cry....