IDEFYEM - Chapter 70
Black Man, I'll Do Everything For You Except Marriage!
Two heavy lumps were lying on my knees.
'What?'
As if the sun had already set long ago, the room was filled with moonlight.
"It's not Kael's bedroom."
It seemed like someone had moved me back to my room while I was sleeping.
Did they take care to make sure I slept comfortably without waking up in a familiar place?
Anyone who would think like that.
'Ah, I guess Sarah came and went as expected.'
When I woke up, I saw a snack placed by my bedside.
It was Sarah's taste and habit to place a few black tea leaves on top of the milk, so I could tell at a glance.
My body, which had not yet recovered from a fever, was hot, throbbing, and heavy.
Still, I slowly looked down to see what was on my lap.
Immediately after realizing its identity. I was surprised for a moment and then burst into laughter.
Lord Vermont curled up in the form of a cat, and next to him... There was a message that seemed to have been sent by Tristan.
No, at this point, would it be more correct to describe him as a pet hawk than a bird messenger?
It was also the bird who helped me many times to get through a crisis with ease.
I wondered how on earth they got in, but when I looked around the room, I saw that the window was open.
It seemed like he had come to deliver a letter, but when he saw that I was sick, he curled up on my lap to share my warmth.
I could hear Vermont and that hawk talking among themselves, not yet aware that I was awake.
"I told you to get out quickly."
"Beep."
"Noisy. Enrica will wake up."
“Bwaeak.”
"You want to go back to your house?"
Soon, Vermont struck the hawk's head with the small cat's paw and then attacked again with its beak.
They looked serious, but when viewed from the side, they were just an insignificant and cute sight.
"What are you doing with the birds?"
Soon, a voice with a crack that surprised even me came out of my mouth.
Vermont raised his tail as if he was startled by the sudden voice, and immediately walked close to my body.
"Did you wake up because of that bird?"
"Your voice was quite loud too."
"That guy...."
"Don't fight. Let's get along well."
Tristan's falcon slowly approached me and hugged my chest as if he was worried about me.
Looking at it like this, I thought that even big birds could be cute.
There were several notes tied to the leg, so I couldn't help but solve them.
[I'd like to talk about what happened last time, but would it be okay for dinner tonight as well?]
This is the first message he wrote.
[No, forget it. Albion has sent word that you are sick. After all, aren't you pushing yourself too hard these days?
I saw this guy and told him to stay by his side. It's clever and cute, so it might be of some help.
I also send the medicinal herbs that I previously obtained from a foreign country. I heard that it is effective in recovering magical power.]
This seemed to be the second time he had sent me after hearing that I was sick.
The hawk's name was Albion. How did Albion convey that I was sick?
In any case, it was amazing, pleasant, and empowering.
I thanked Tristan in my mind and then turned my head back to my childish familiar.
For a moment, I gave that hawk some attention and Vermont was already wagging its tail.
When I see things like that, I wonder if it's really a devil who has lived for over 400 years.
Vermont excused himself as if pricked by the pathetic look in his eyes.
"That bird never left your side. It's not a good idea to ruffle feathers next to a patient!"
"If you think about it that way, your fur. I'm kidding. There's no need to get upset right away."
It was ridiculous to act like a cat that had lost its owner, but it was also cute.
"How are you feeling?"
"It's better than before, but I think I really need to recuperate for a few days.
I put my hand on my throbbing head and sighed.
"Why now?"
"It's because I overdid it. Symptoms of body aches and depletion of mana appeared together,"
After hearing Vermont's words, I tilted my head in confusion.
"I didn't overdo it that much?"
"Even if you usually feel light pain or dizziness, you probably think it's nothing and ignore it, Enrica."
The cat spoke sternly in a voice like a teacher scolding a student.
"If you ignore the small signals your body sends, you will end up ignoring the warning signs even when you are in real danger."
The tone of voice was trying to be intimidating, but the concern contained in it was so warm.
"If this happens, what will be the purpose of my efforts that did not check magical power out of consideration for your body?"
"Ugh, sorry."
There was nothing wrong with what he said, so I sheepishly agreed.
"Anyway, since something happened at the auction, you had to stay calm and watch the situation for the time being. It's a good time to rest."
It felt like my own consolation, telling me not to be impatient. After listening to it, it seemed like it made sense and I felt at ease in reality.
Vermont shook his head as if he had no choice and pulled the blanket up to my neck with his cat's paw.
I wanted to rebel, saying it was hot and stuffy, but I couldn't because it was so cute.
Albion followed him down and pulled the blanket with his beak to hide my protruding feet.
"At times like this, your hands and feet are in perfect harmony."
The next thing Vermont did was take Sarah's cookie and shove it into my mouth.
"Oops, wait a minute."
"Eat and sleep more. That's how you get better."
"I slept all day, are you going to sleep again? Besides, it's actually really hot right now."
"You need to sweat a lot to heal quickly,"
It finally occurred to me that he was like a 400-year-old grandfather who was putting forth his own myths about illness.
A strand of cat fur came into my mouth, but I didn't show it and took advantage of the opportunity when he wasn't looking to pull it out.
Even though I still had no appetite, I felt like I needed to eat to ease his worries.
Vermont warmed up the cooled milk using a simple warming spell.
Thanks to the tea leaves that Sarah floated, there was a faint scent of black tea.
It was a little frustrating, but I wiggled my hands because it felt good to be cared for.
But I feel like I forgot something.
Wow, that's right. Before my wedding, I promised to meet Sophia one more time!
After showing excellent results from the acting classes I took from her, I haven't been able to find time to contact her since.
'No. Enrica. You can't receive a favor and pretend not to know.'
As I was reflecting on myself. I thought,
'But since it's impossible to meet now, let's send a letter explaining the situation and a gift.'
Having come to a good conclusion, I glanced at Vermont's notice and opened my mouth.
"I ate a snack and covered myself with a blanket, so now can you do me a favor?"
Suspicion appeared in the cat's eyes at the carefully worded words.
"Say it."
"I have a letter to send to my friend. But my head hurts so much."
It was true that my migraine was so bad that I didn't think I could write a letter.
"I think I can sleep peacefully if Albion delivers the letter you wrote for Miss Sophia."
Albion responded with a beep as if he immediately understood my request.
"Why, he's smart and kind."
When I stroked the feather with a melting heart, Vermont immediately ran to the desk as if he felt a sense of crisis.
It was a little awkward to see a cat that used to be so picky act so cute.
"What should I write?"
"Hmm... Let's postpone the date we were supposed to meet a little bit. And if you have anything worth giving as a gift, please include it as well."
Surprisingly, he sat at my desk without saying anything and quietly wrote the letter. Although I was a little surprised that he didn't change back to his true self.
'Can you write with that foot?'
A thought crossed my mind that maybe it was because I didn't want to show the hurt I saw last time again.
If that were true, I felt a little sad and bitter, so I muttered.
"Vermont."
"Now you can even pretend to pray"
"Yes, yes. Lord Vermont."
I couldn't hold back anymore and laughed at the sight of his emotions breaking, and then said.
"I'm always thankful. Really,"
Whenever I protested and asked how I could sleep any longer, my body, as heavy as wet cotton, began to droop again.
"Please stay with me. Don't go."
***
Enrica muttered one last time and fell into a deep sleep once again.
After seeing that she was sleeping, Vermont let out a long sigh and muttered.
"If you really appreciate it, you should stop saying such things."
He had seen many deaths of people he was close to.
It would have never been possible to suffer from a cold like that.
"... Before I get any weirder."
He muttered lowly, shook his head, and let out a deep sigh.
What is he doing in front of a sleeping person?
'But the sleeping face with eyes closed is quite cute."
***
I slept so badly that I couldn't believe that people could sleep this long.
The next time I opened my eyes was after dawn, in the afternoon with the sun rising in the sky.
"Enrica, wake up."
I suddenly got up when I saw Vermont's embarrassed look, which I rarely see.
"What's going on?"
"That..."
'Even though I slept this much, I still wasn't completely healed.'
Despite my still poor health, I was worried and continued to question him.
"Is this about the Duke? Auction? It's definitely not Kael's curse, is it?"
"No, it's not like that. Yesterday, after you fell asleep, I finished the letter and mailed it to Miss Sophia..."
It was when I took a deep breath and thought it wasn't anything serious.
"She said he was coming to visit you in the hospital."
"What?"
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