novelzi Chapter 287
Chapter 287
Mother’s Room
“W-We’re here...”
Panting, I tried to catch my breath before that ridiculous sign. It makes me lose my spirit every time I see those words, “Do you want a bath? Dinner?” I really wish they’d change it. Seriously, who made this?
“...As always, there’s nothing here. But I’m now able to sense the location from the flow of magic power.”
And it seems like only High Elves can see it. Apparently, those who have entered the Village at least once, can enter again, but they can’t see the sign. It’s strange. I want to know why! I want to ask the creator!
“............”
“? What’s wrong, Gil-san?”
Maybe because he was staring at the sign with a strange expression, but I noticed him looking at me, so I tilted my head. “It’s nothing,” Gil-san muttered, and then gently patted me on the head.
“I was just thinking... that you’ve gained a lot of stamina.”
It’s true that I’m able to catch my breath more easily now, and more importantly, I was able to get here on my own two feet. It took a day and a half, and we did take breaks, but... isn’t it a huge improvement, compared to when I was a little girl? I’ll put aside the fact that it’s mostly thanks to nature magic. Because! I’d have collapsed much earlier if I’d climbed without magic! It’s all because I’m using this ridiculously large amount of magic power. Even so, I think my stamina has increased, you know? Probably.
“Come on, let’s go.”
“Okay!”
Gil-san said that, pulling up his mask. I answered and then took his hand, passing through the archway to the Village.
As always, the scenery instantly changed, and a beautiful sight spread out before me. I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath, and felt like I was being healed from within. It really makes me realize that their air is special.
“Ah, you’ve arrived. I heard about the situation.”
“Ah, um, hello. My name’s Meg. I’ll be in your care.”
Just as I was spacing out, a High Elf youth spoke to me. I call him a youth, but that’s just how he looks, he’s actually lived for thousands of years. Of course, he’s incredibly handsome. It’s not just him though, everyone’s like this, so it’s more like visiting an art museum.
“It seems I’m your caretaker this time. When I say care, I mean I’m just listening to your questions and helping when you’re in trouble. We’ve met so many times, and yet we’ve never properly introduced ourselves, right? My name is Wizdiaveysam. Just call me Wiz.”
“Wiz-san! It’s a pleasure!”
Gil-san and I properly introduced ourselves and greeted him. It’s true that we’ve never introduced ourselves. We’ve met a few times, but it was always just a brief visit, to pay our respects at the grave. And his name’s too long, I don’t think I can remember it... I’m sure High Elves are incredibly intelligent, because they can remember and correctly address each other. Do your best, my brain.
“Gilnandio, you’re quite skilled, I can see that, but... it would be best to avoid spending the whole day here. You need to take care of your health by occasionally going outside.”
“Hmm.”
I’m becoming such a spoiled child. It really makes me realize how anxious I am. Because, because... I’m away from Ortus, I’m like a ticking time bomb, and that’s terrifying!
“Ah, it’s okay if you don’t want to! I was just...”
But I was starting to feel embarrassed. I’m a big girl now, so I need to pull myself together! Just as I was frantically trying to cover it up, I sensed him chuckle. I timidly looked up at him.
“Just for today?”
I was speechless. Because he was too handsome. The destructive power of a handsome man smiling mischievously! I could feel the heat rushing to my face. I was making incoherent noises, like a goldfish begging for food.
“......You never act spoiled. It’s fine, even every day. Don’t think it’s a nuisance. I’m... happy that you were honest with me.”
“......”
And then he followed that up with another heart-throbbing comment! I’d given up on speaking and just launched myself at him! I hugged him tightly around his waist, hoping my feelings of gratitude would be conveyed. This hug had a soothing effect. And how reassuring his hand is, patting my head. Haa~, I feel so calm!
Thanks to that, I regained my composure and looked up at Gil-san and properly conveyed my feelings.
“Thank you, Gil-san! Well then, let’s sleep together every day!”
“...Yeah, okay.”
I’m glad it’s Gil-san! And I’m glad I worked up the courage to be honest! Ehehe.
After that, we decided to visit my mother, Yenna-san’s grave. We should greet her first! The air became even purer as we approached. Come to think of it, this is where Father-sama and Schel-san rampaged. Now that I think about it, it’s incredible. To think they’d fight in such a beautiful place! The High Elf Village had a barrier that prevented anyone from entering, and yet, they were able to get past that, even monsters were able to enter. Maybe it’s because Father-sama was inside. It was really dangerous. The Demon King’s presence can even surpass barriers... how terrifying. I need to make sure I can control my magic power.
No, no, I can’t feel anxious! Because it might make my magic power go out of control! And besides, it’s like nothing ever happened. ...That’s also amazing. To think there are no traces, even though it’s been decades. High Elves are amazing.
“As always, it’s a beautiful spring.”
“Yeah... The source in the Elf Village was also beautiful, but this one’s even purer.”
How do I describe this... um, the spring in the Elf Village felt friendlier. But this one... feels noble, awe-inspiring. That’s the difference. Both make me feel good, like my magic power’s being regulated, but I think it takes less time to recover here. But it’s just a feeling.
We gazed at that spring, then passed by those gravestones, and finally stopped before a pure white one. The white was so pure, it’s like a representation of Yenna-san’s beautiful heart. It made me smile.
“Hello, Mother-sama.”
I then quietly spoke to the gravestone.