Chapter 135 (1/2)

Chapter 135: At the Break of the Night

When we entered the ruins, we first unloaded our luggages.

It seems that the light from my leather bag is enough for the time being.

For the time being, I checked the room was indeed not as spacious as we thought.

There seems to be nothing to worry about.

It appears that this place were simply just a simple building.

After a brief search around the area, we had a quick dinner.

After dinner, we made a quick review for our plans tomorrow.

When that was over, we finally started to sleep.

[Let me help you take off your clothing.]

[I- I’m alright already… Nngghh]

Liz’s struggling voice.

Eve puts her hands on LIz’s clothing.

[Look at you now, don’t say I didn’t say anything.]

[……uuuu.]

In a village we stopped by on the way towards the Demon Zone.

I bought Liz’s clothing there.

This was supposedly something that a certain noble wanted to give to his beloved daughter, but was rejected.

Liz was still struggling to put on and take off this clothing.

A garment that didn’t take into account the ease of taking it off.

Even with how it’s made, it also didn’t take into account the pleasantness of wearing it when it’s time to sleep.

Therefore, taking it off was necessary so that it wouldn’t disturb her when it’s supposed to be time for her to be sound asleep.

However, this armor certainly has a high quality of durability in exchange.

These are some things that you could certainly get with money.

As expected though, the design of this armor looks a bit horrible…

I turned my back towards Liz as I took off my coat and sat beside Seras.

[I need to buy some proper clothing for Liz some time later.]

[I think that clothing suits her though.]

While combing her fascinating fine gold hair, Seras said.

Even when she came into the Demon Zone, she still cares about her appearance.

With my arm as a pillow, I laid down on the ground.

[In Liz’s case, even the material used to make it is good. Most of the clothing was only made to look good when you wear them. Even with that kind of clothing.]

Seras stopped combing her hair and put her index finger on her lips.

She appeared to be mulling about something as she looked upwards.

[That is… indeed how you say…]

[I think anything would fit with you no matter what you wear.]

[……Do you think so?]

[Yeah, that’s what I think.]

I turned my gaze to the side.

Seras looks like she’s lost in her thoughts.

She looks like she’s being nostalgic.

[What’s the matter?]

[Yeah,… It’s just that I was reminded of the princess-sama who often encouraged me to wear various outfits. She would always get her hand on new clothings and she would put them on me. Before I knew it, it ended up becoming the princess-sama’ hobby…]

[Well, you must have become quite the dress-up doll.]

It’s quite unusual for Seras to spontaneously talk about her past.

[Pakkyyyuuunn!]

[Pigii!]

The little Slei passed by in front of us.

There’s also Pigimaru riding on her back.

It looks like they’ve become good friends.

[Then, you must have been quite close with that princess-sama.]

[That’s also what I had thought.]

Seras has a really large misconception regarding the Holy King all these while.

Because of that situation, did she lose some confidence in her relationship with the princess-sama?

[……………….]

The princess-sama huh.

The princess of the Holy Kingdom of Neia where Seras once lived.

Speaking of which…

Isn’t that princess-sama arranged to be married towards Civit?

I wonder what happened to her now that Civit has died.

Perhaps, Seras might also be concerned about this.

She normally wouldn’t have emotions easily read by others.

[Seras, if you—]

[I pledged to swing my sword for your sake. So, please don’t worry about it.]

Anticipating what I would say, Seras spoke.

[Besides, if it’s the princess-sama, I’m sure she’ll be alright. She’s a wise person… I think she’s freely walking around even now.]

She seems to have a deep trust towards that princess-sama.

I look at Seras who had a good posture as she sat.

Her graceful appearance lightly covers her sorrows.

Just slightly.

She’s trying to not express her sorrow on her face.

IF you don’t closely observe her, you won’t be able to read the feelings she hid deep within herself.

She trusts the princess.

Therefore, please don’t worry about her.

[………………..]

That’s not the case at all.

Seras has been taken aback.

She wasn’t able to say anything as her eyes were swimming about.

I unintentionally blurted something unusual— or so her atmosphere says.

Her small lips open and close several times.

It appears that she wants to change the subject.

And— she can’t think of any topic to swerve the conversation to.

[Before we entered the ruins, did you see that thing that shone in the distance?]

Therefore, I brought up another topic myself.

[Ah… Y- Yes—- I’ve seen that but…]

For some reason, Seras’ upper body vigorously leaned closer.