EIITAB - Chapter 124 < The Man Who Didn't Believe in God >
Even if it is Trampled and Broken
After the conversation with El Rafa, Hestia, left alone in the world of unconsciousness again, calmly collected her thoughts.
'Then was all of this arranged by El Rafa?'
After coming back in time, Hestia had a strong desire to leave the temple. However, looking back, she felt strongly that she should not simply be limited to the temple, but should leave the capital herself. And she always acted blindly when it came to the options she was given as if Aslan was the only one left.
It was an uncharacteristic behavior for her. She didn't feel anything strange at the time, but now she felt like she knew why she had been thinking that way. She took a deep breath.
'Where I should have been was the north, not the capital.'
There she should have fulfilled the mission given by El Rafa. But in her first life, she couldn't, and she died. Perhaps her second crush has come since then.
'The damage must have been much greater than I imagined.'
Perhaps she would have devoured the North and descended inexorably into the South. So, El Rafa must have turned back time and saved herself, even by breaking the laws of the world. And there was one more sticking point.
'El Rafa clearly said that there was a curtain erected near me so his voice could not reach me.'
It's a veil...
There was no need to think deeply, there was only one thing to point out.
'Anette.'
A false Saintess who was directly denied by the God El Rafa. What he said....It was said that Hestia's terminal sentence was also a lie.
'Then why did I die in my last life?'
The questions about that part were not resolved at all.
'Isn't Anette's holy power?'
Come to think of it, every time she contacted her and offered to give her her blessings, her physical condition deteriorated rapidly. It was just as she was about to deepen her thoughts as questions continued to form behind her.
"...love you."
A desperate voice came from somewhere. Hestia stopped her thoughts at the voice that passed by her ears. Although she couldn't hear it clearly, she instinctively thought it was Aslan's voice.
'Aslan?'
She looked around her from where she stood. But all she sees is endless darkness.
'Aslan, is that you?'
"Hestia."
He was calling her. Hestia unconsciously took a step in the direction where the voice was heard.
"Hestia. Please open your eyes."
She could be sure this time. That he is desperately calling her.
'I have to follow.'
Nothing will change if she continues to stay here. So, first of all, it was important to get out of this place and regain consciousness. His voice calling out to her became louder and more frequent.
'Aslan!'
Hestia, who had been walking using that voice as a guide, soon started running.
First of all, Aslan. She missed that man so much.
***
Hestia's eyelids. Her eyes were extremely dry and were as heavy as wet cotton. But her mood was much more refreshed.
Hestia realized that her divine power was healing her body.
' The power is spinning.'
It had been a long time since she felt this way. Then Hestia noticed that someone was staring at her. She also realized that the reason her body had felt heavy was because someone was holding her with strong force. At that time, a voice came from next to her.
"Hestia?"
Ah, okay. It's this voice. What guided her in the pitch-black darkness. She pursed her lips.
"...... Aslan."
A barely audible voice escaped his mouth, even though she had to listen carefully. Then she turned her eyes and tried to look at him.
However, before she could even check what kind of expression he was making, Aslan's face suddenly appeared. At the same time, Hestia felt her body being pushed down a little more by the strength of the bed and blanket that were wrapping around her.
"Are I really out of my mind?"
Aslan blinked several times. Nevertheless, he even rubbed his eyes roughly as if he could not believe the sight before him.
"...... Aslan, don't do that. I'm swept away."
At that moment, Aslan's large body collapsed as if all his strength had been lost. He held her small hand as if to trap him, and he muttered softly.
"Oh my God. Thank you."
Hestia's eyes widened. A man who didn't even believe in God would say words of gratitude to God. Even after seeing it for herself, she thought it was an unbelievable sight. She closed and opened her eyelids several times, looking at Aslan, and then managed to calm her startled mind.
First of all, there was something she urgently needed to say.
"Aslan, help me up. What I need to say... Cough!"
But was she too anxious?
As soon as she reflexively took a deep breath, a harsh cough broke out. Her throat and lungs felt like they were going to tear as if the airways had completely dried up.
"Cough! Cough!"
As Hestia's thin body shook greatly, Aslan's face turned pale. He hurriedly stood up with a stiff face. At the same time, he quickly piled pillows behind her, making it easier for Hestia to lean back. Of course, he didn't forget to pull her leash.
"Wait a minute."
Aslan rushed out of the room using his long legs and called out to someone in a loud voice.
"Vito! Dr. Vito!"
Then the sound of the door opening in the room next to her was heard.
"Yes? Why are you doing this? Is there something wrong with the Princess?"
"Come in right now and take a look. She's coughing so bad."
"Cough......? Ah! Have the Princess opened her eyes?"
Dr. Vito hurriedly returned to the room with Aslan. Hestia was still coughing, and Aslan helped her up. Teacher Vito immediately came to his waking face and began to examine Hestia.
Meanwhile, Hestia was taking a small sip of the water Aslan gave her. After a while, Dr. Vito first expressed his opinion briefly. Although Aslan is not saying anything right now, he has been watching him take care of her while suffering greatly over the past few days.
"The cough would have come out suddenly because the esophagus and airways were dry. There is nothing wrong with your body, so you don't need to worry. This often happens when you take a quick breath."
Dr. Vito checked Hestia's eyesight and hearing, and even took out some simple reagents and tested her sense of taste.
"Everyone is okay. Princess, is there anything else that bothers you?"
"...No. I'm okay."
At that time, Aslan suddenly intervened.
"Dr. Vito, still look carefully. She doesn't want to worry others, so she always says she's okay."
He had his arms crossed and a stern expression on his face. Hestia blushed at Aslan's warning.
"You are... When did I say that......."
Clearing her throat in embarrassment, she obediently answered Dr. Vito's questionnaire with more sincerity and took the test. Because she could easily guess that many people were worried about her while she was losing her mind. She thought that she deserved to show this level of sincerity for their sake.
"Thank you for your hard work. Considering that you suffered a serious illness, your physical condition is so good that I have some doubts.... Because you also possess a divine power."
Hestia nodded her head in agreement. And then she belatedly heard a rustling noise and Madame Philippa and Angela came inside.
"Your Excellency, you called..... OMG!"
"Princess!"
As soon as they both saw Hestia sitting with her eyes open, she burst into bed the tears. In particular, Angela came to her crying and held Hestia's hand. Despite the commotion, Dr. Vito completed Hestia's examination without even blinking his eye.
"She still has a slight fever, but this means she has overcome her critical moment."
"Are you saying that recovery is possible?"
Dr. Vito nodded his head in response to Aslan's question. Hestia also noticed that it was over and winked at the doctor.
"Thank you."
"No. It is what I must do."
Hestia smiled, lifting her lips in gratitude, and took a short breath.
"Everyone, I'm sorry for worrying you. And thank you so much. But I have something to talk about with my husband right now... I hope everyone will leave some space."
Hestia especially looked apologetic to her maid and spared her words. The moment she saw Angela's tear-soaked face, she immediately wanted to comfort her, and her words, sorry for causing her worry, rose up in her throat.
But for now, she had no choice but to press it down for a moment. Because she had something to say to Aslan more urgently than that.
When Hestia looked at Aslan with her solemn face, Aslan looked down for a moment as if he had no idea what was inside her, then let out a loud breath and nodded.
"Make sure everyone stays out."
Madame Philippa went out, supporting Angela, and Dr. Vito silently followed his orders.
"I'll be waiting outside, so if you need anything, please let me know."
With Madame Philippa's last words carefully left behind, the door closed. Only then did Aslan, who had been standing the whole time, sit down on the edge of the bed.
"Even if that's not the case, I also have something I need to say to you properly."
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