novelzi Chapter 219
Chapter 219
Appreciating Happiness
We decided that Licht would just have to wait until his body got used to it. Kei-san offered to carry him if he had trouble walking. Licht, perhaps because of his pride, refused, saying he’d somehow endure it. Kei-san, chuckling, seemed to be able to see right through him.
“Guests from the Demon Continent, I presume? We’ve been expecting you. Please, come this way.”
We arrived at the checkpoint and were easily let through. And it was through a special window, the kind used by important people, not the general checkpoint. I feel a bit overwhelmed, but now that I think about it, I am the Demon King’s daughter, so it’s only natural. Hmm, I’m not used to it. On the Demon Continent, everyone’s friendly, even though they do respect us.
“Wow, so lively!”
The moment we entered the city, it was clear how prosperous it was. Merchants were calling out, and the streets were filled with cheerful people. My first impression was that it’s a lively city.
“We ended up not going to the central capital. This is my first time here too, but it feels completely different from the countryside.”
Even Licht was looking around curiously. Ronny wasn’t saying anything, but his eyes were sparkling, so easy to read. Though I’m not one to talk!
“Please feel free to sightsee when you’re heading back. I think you’ll have fun, there are delicious restaurants and stores selling rare crafts.”
The person at the checkpoint said that cheerfully and waved at us, so I smiled and waved back. Ah, my face is getting red. Maybe they were happy that I waved back. It would make me happy if someone looked at my city with such excited eyes! They were proudly telling us about their city!
“...Meg, don’t smile and wave at people so easily.”
“Eh? But they were kind enough to tell us about it...”
“Ahaha, it’s useless, Gilnandio. Isn’t Meg-chan’s honesty a good thing? We’ll just have to watch out for her.”
Gil-san sighed for some reason. D-Did I make him blush? Sorry, I keep forgetting about how I look... I’ve lived here for a while now, but I’m still not used to it.
When I was in Japan, I was good at fake smiles, so I reflexively gave them my customer service smile. It’s ingrained in me, to smile and gloss over things. Ehehe.
“Don’t trust people so easily, Meg. Especially humans, they’re... What was it? Incorrigible.”
“B-But, if they’re kind to me... I can’t be suspicious.”
Even Licht sighed. It’s one of my ingrained human traits, so it’s hard to change. I know I’m easily deceived.
“Even if it was fake kindness? The feeling of happiness, when someone’s kind, that’s real. If I find out I’ve been deceived, I’ll get angry then?”
We finally arrived at one of the many rooms. Gil-san said Dad and Father-sama are inside. Maybe it’s a guest room? Last time, I was injured, so I need to show them I’m all better now.
“Meg!”
Gil-san knocked lightly, and the door opened mid-knock, and Dad jumped out. It’s dangerous, you know!?
“Looks like we’re being ignored.”
“...I get it.”
Ignoring Kei-san and Gil-san, who were smiling wryly, Dad lifted me up with force and hugged me tightly. Well, I did make him worry. I hugged him back.
“I’m much better now. Sorry for worrying you.”
“It’s okay... I’m the one who should be apologizing, for making you wait. You must have been in so much pain, suffered so much... I wish I could have taken your place!”
He hugged me tighter. It’s hard to breathe! But I’m happy, so I won’t stop him. I wanted to see Dad too.
We stayed like this for a while, and then I noticed.
The Demon King... was watching, looking like he also wanted to hug me!
That’s right! Father-sama must have been worried too! Of course, I wanted to see him too! So I lightly patted Dad’s arms, to be put down. Dad looked displeased when he realized.
I then toddled over to Father-sama and demanded to be held!
“Father-sama too! I wanted to see you!”
“—! M-Meggg~!!”
Father-sama, aka the Demon King, wasn’t just teary-eyed, he was sobbing. Geez, you crybaby. But I was also happy, and when he lifted me up, I buried my face in his neck. Unlike Gil-san and Dad, Father-sama hugged me back hesitantly. It made him seem awkward and endearing.
“I’m happy... That everyone I love... worries about me so much.”
I voiced my true feelings. So I can’t help but to wish... that we could do something about Ravi-san too.