He looked away from Caliph, but he was the one who gave him an explanation.
"Hmm, the Valley of Light is a powerful spell that can only be used in times of war. It hides the protected object and those near it with a huge light. Make it invisible for a while, as if it had disappeared. Of course, it doesn't smell and you can't touch it."
Then he laughed again and continued.
"It was the first time I actually saw it. Right in front of me, you just disappeared. Honestly, I was a little surprised."
"What is the triggering mechanism?"
I asked abruptly, and everyone tilted their heads.
"What?"
"Oh, is that so..."
I looked at Shion and asked.
"Gu Boo Dudu, are you a?"
"Ah, when will it be activated..."
Shion repeated it, and Caliph received it again.
"That's Garcia's chosen protector when you're in danger. From what I've seen, your magic power ran out at that moment. It wasn't originally designed to be used in such cases, but it was activated in the wrong way."
In other words, if I had quietly hidden without using force, I would have been activated the moment Edipa opened the door.
Then everyone wouldn't be seen, and therefore they would be safe.
Ah, Grandma Garcia...
Explain it properly, I thought I was going to die...
Shion came to me and shook my hand.
"You protected us all night with your little hands. All the children who were there and the escort knight who had fallen, Liana, were by yourself."
Dorian whimpered again.
"Don't do that again. There are many people in this castle who can protect you."
I didn't know Garcia had such a great spell, well...
Because the protective spell on the castle was broken...
I hesitated, but I felt uncomfortable with Shion's hand, so I twisted my shoulders for no reason.
However, I couldn't resist my curiosity and asked Caliph.
"Why are you awake from the protection of the Castle?"
"Oh, that's it..."
Caliph's eyes widened as if he was a little surprised, and then he laughed again.
Oh, why do you keep laughing...
Apparently, he is more scared than Edipa...
"That night, there was a problem with the north wall. Garcia believed that she had cast a spell on your doll and focused on the North Wall. The collapse of the North Wall is a big problem on the continental level."
"Drum Cave, What's the Name of Honda Cardya?"
Just as I was about to say that unbelievable question, Alseid appeared.
He didn't laugh because he didn't lose his mind like Caliph.
However, he replied in a resigned tone.
"Garcia is not alone. There's a pagoda near the north wall. But since I felt the barrier break, I had to help them first."
Ominously, Alseid tucked his chin toward the door.
Then everyone slid out of my room, like a ghost without feet, even Shion.
Alseid looked down at me and said with a clear hint of accusation.
"Because that's how people live by helping each other. I'm not risking anyone's life."
No, stepdad.
So are you scolding me now?
Protecting your son, I was almost born again!
Do you know the pain and horror of being kidnapped by Edipa and vomiting all night?!
The next moment. Alseid slumped down on the chair Dorian had been sitting on.
Then he muttered in an uncharacteristically defenseless manner.
"You won't do it again, make a promise."
I made eye contact with him in surprise.
Of course, it was awkward, but I felt that his eyes were somehow unfamiliar.
'Where did I see those eyes...'
The next thing that came to my mind was my mom's eyes, which I had seen from the memory of the rocket pouring out.
Eyes that worry about me.
Eyes full of affection.
It can't be...
While I hesitated to answer, he grabbed my hand.
That's when I realized.
This big hand belonged to the only one I had waited for in that dreadful night, who had expected to come to my rescue.
Alseid repeated.
"Promise me, Liana."
I nodded slightly.
"Yes...."
He finally smiled.
Then he reached out and tapped my cheek.
"Thank you."
No, why the hell are you doing this...
Didn't you eat something wrong as a group?
***
I completely exhausted my magic and energy overnight and slept for a week, and after three days of eating rice and drinking, I was finally able to get out of bed.
However, it was awkward to move one step at a time, like the first step.
As I stepped out into the hallway, Shion approached me and grabbed my hand uselessly.
"Actually. I prepared a gift while you slept, Liana!"
Gift?
Well, after all, I'm a benefactor who saved his life.
Then do you want to give me something nice?
"Wh...What?"
I thought about Halias's wealth and looked forward to it.
"If I give you something like a gem, you'll save it and use it to rebuild Meridy later.
Actually, I'm not ready yet... But we're almost done."
Shion went to the empty room next door and opened the door wide.
"Wow!"
In that room, I saw a scene that I had never seen before, and never wanted to see in the future.
There were weak play pits that would be of no use for evacuation, animal-shaped wall decorations that would not scare anyone, slides that carpenters must have made overnight, seesaws with jewels in their handles, and so on.
'Toddler playroom...?'
Did this Meridy pyromancer need something like that?
I shook my head in disbelief. But Alseid appeared with the butler.
"Do you like it, Liana?"
Just a second...
Alseid couldn't ask something so softly, but if you answered wrongly, wouldn't you be in trouble again?
Damn Halias...
I couldn't say no, so I nodded my head in agreement.
Alseid looked at the butler contentedly.
"Oh, butler. Why don't you put silver foil on the slides and seesaws? Applying silver is good for aesthetics, and it is safe because you can distinguish poisons."
Come again?
Are you crazy? Mr. Archduke?
When someone poisons, they aim for the ass!
Unfortunately for me, butler Fabian Craydle was a man who would put silver foil on if Alseid wanted to.
He nodded naturally.
"That's a good Idea, master. I'll do as I am told."
While I was mesmerized by the ridiculous conversation, Shion interfered.
"Father. I think there should be a hot spring near the playroom. It's where Liana often stays."
What else did he say?
Whatever the absurd. Alseid asked.
"...Hot spring? Why?"
Shion whispered to him so that everyone could hear him.
"That happened last time... I think Liana might be afraid of her abilities. Wouldn't it be reassuring if there were water nearby?"
Who is afraid of what?
And Meridy's flame has nothing to do with water!
Mr. Grand Duke, you know that, right?
The Alseid I know is definitely well known about Meridy's pyrotechnics!
By the way...
"That's a good idea, Shion. What do you think, butler? Can you make a hot spring?
No, if you tell him to, what can't the butler make...
Sure enough, the butler nodded again.
"It is impossible in the room, but it can be made on the balcony. Shall we start construction right away?"
"That would be nice."
As I stood with my jaw dropped, Alseid disappeared again with the butler.
Listening to the voices of the two of them discussing what kind of jewelry to decorate the bathtub with, it was far away.
No, Mr. Grand Duke!
I didn't see people like that!
Let's give up and build a hot spring in the playroom.
Still, yes, why do you need jewelry in your bathtub?
When I met you, I was just going to ask you about your second son...
'What happened to Theodore? Why did you go to the royal palace?'
I sighed in frustration, and Shion quickly grabbed my arm.
"It's hard. Liana? Do you want to go back to your room and rest?"
Uh, it's really hard for me...
I was led back to my room by Shion.
As if practicing silently, I quietly went into bed and pursed my lips.
'I want to have a normal conversation...'
Then there was a figure that crossed my mind.
'Caliph.'
Yes, when it comes to Theodore, let's ask the Caliph.
Last time, he was a little weird because he saw the little pyromancer for the first time, but it's been a few days, so he'll be fine.
After thinking about the grudge of my past life for a long time, my frustration calmed down strangely.
I closed my tired eyes again and went to sleep.
'Even though I'm three years old, I'm weak...'
In my previous life, I was so strong that I could envelop the entire wall of Halias in flames and fight Theodore in a bloody battle.
Ugh, of course, that doesn't mean that I did a good job.
***
The next day, I went down to the banquet and had breakfast.
While everyone was anxious to see me, only Caliph ate breakfast quietly.
I thought I could talk to him, so I smiled a little without knowing it.
Caliph suddenly called the maid.
"Do you need anything. Master?"
He replied bluntly.
"Bring the chef."
Soon, the chef was called and asked the same question.
"Do you need anything, Master?"
Caliph replied:
"Chef, didn't you tell me about milk pudding last time? The youngest likes it."
"That's right, Master. She seems to have the right appetite with you."
Then Caliph replied ominously, slowly.
"But why can't I see you today? Pudding."
"Oh.. That... That's..."
The chef, who was confused for a moment, seemed to have found something to say.
"I didn't expect her to recover and come down to the restaurant. Shall we prepare it now?
Caliph glanced in my direction and replied.
"Yes. She said it was the only food she liked, so don't forget to prepare it in the future. It's not difficult."
"Of course, great master."
I swallowed my sorry feelings as I ate the patient's meal, which the chef must have prepared with great care.
'Caliph, you're not going to talk to that bastard...'
Contrary to first glance, he still seems to be in a state of madness.
And it's best to avoid the madman, Phew...
Support Novellate!
Comments
Post a Comment