155 Episode 48: Good Luck to Be Changed (2/2)

”We can't put each other's chests up because we know it. But you were still a knight. The only one of them is standing here right now, not losing his position, defending his pride.”

”... not yet, such as me. I haven't even gotten my fingertips to the ideal image I'm looking for.”

”Still a great thing. It's us who have made mistakes together... but we can change. And it has to change. Because we are blessed by the Spirit with the good fortune to change.”

Something slightly bitter emerges in Saran's expression. It's as if it mourns someone.

... were not given the opportunity to change,? Sure, that may be unhappy. I can also be convinced that I think of Saran, Navr, and Al in the same position, and those who have already died from this world.

Navre took Saran's word and meditated to close his eyes. I hold my fist and tremble my body so that I can indulge in something. Then I took a slow, deep breath, and when I opened my eyes again, Navre's expression was also soft.

”... Saran, if you get a chance, you should visit the temple. There's Mauritz's half-sister.”

”Huh?”

”It's not like Mauritz and I knew each other.... so we're not going to change anything, but I thought I'd tell you.”

”... is that right? Thank you, Master Navre. I'll give you a lift if you get the chance.”

”Ah. You and I will have a chance to meet face to face from now on. It seems strange and unsettling... again, thank you.”

Navre stands ahead and offers his hand to Saran. Saran stood up accordingly and shook Navre's hand back.

More than two years have already elapsed since Yufi's engagement break-up disturbance. So there was another edge that became obstinate, the moment it was re-tied.

Then we had a little chat with the Farnas before we left the Adventurers Guild behind.

Again, I've asked Farna, but when she says she's a demon with demon stones, she hasn't been discovered lately.

I finally asked Henry about the rare species in the east that he had heard, but there was no such difference from the information Henry had given me.

I told him I'd like to know if I could get any additional information, examples of witnessing with demon stones, or rare demon stones, so if there was a move, I'd get a report.

Still, Farna seemed really happy. I wonder what that is because Farna is right and I'm happy to be able to work with me.

I'm not comfortable getting you admired so wholeheartedly, but I'm glad to hear it. Receiving favors is still a bit, though confusing.

”It's good to talk to Saran, isn't it? Navre.”

”Yes.”

I somehow give a voice like that to Navre about how I was still feeling.

Navre's voice in reply was the same as usual, but only a little uncomfortable.

”... Am I being changed?

Pompous, he shrugged so nibbly. That's more of a suspicion that my heart's voice came out intact than I wanted to ask.

I could have decided not to ask, but I also replied.

”Because I don't know Navre very well before I change. Speaking of which, it must have changed, but I'm not sure.”

…………

”But there's something I can say about Navre right now. You're a knight, you're my escort, you're part of the magic bureau. That's why you're one of me. You can say that with your chest up.”

I said that while walking one step ahead of Navre. I find that Navre's gaze can be pointed at my back, but I walk away without worrying.

Navre wasn't asking for a response, and I didn't even hope to deliver it.

”... thank you”

Still, I guess we try to draw each other's will. That must be a sign that we're not just other people, we're closer together.

I think there are some words that need to be delivered straight, like Saran, or I think there are words that I would put aside that you would guess.

If Navre speaks of his desire to be recognized by me with his chest outstretched, I would also try to elaborate on his true intentions.

But I'm sure that's not now. Those words are not required. But I also miss not telling you anything.

Pull, push, and leave like a wave. People's minds and distances are complicated and strange, and yet we choose words as many times as we want.

”Let's go home, Navre”

We built it up, to where we are.

”Yes, Her Royal Highness the King of Anisphere”

Taking Navre, who replies politely as usual, I put my strength into my feet heading to the city office.