I ended up working until the afternoon.
Even then, Tyria finished the work alone, pressed by the deadline.
Elric was amazed at the speed at which she worked.
It was hard to believe with my own eyes that it took less than 10 seconds to look at an entire document. How could one’s mind work so quickly?
Anyway, after going through that process, I was about to get on a carriage and head out to the city center.
“I guess the sun hasn’t set yet.”
As the sunset slowly began to set, the sky was more blue than red.
This quiet land was bustling with activity, as if everyone in Yubin had flocked to the square, and their faces were full of smiles.
It was peace.
Even though we lived at the same time, the whole land was filled with a tranquility that was different from the West here.
It is inevitable to smile, and it is also inevitable to hope that the hometown I truly loved will remain peaceful like this.
Feeling excited, Elric spoke to Tyria.
“I have some time left. Would you like to take a look around?”
“Are you okay?”
Elric chuckled as Tyria’s eyes turned to her knees.
“It doesn’t really matter as long as it’s not a radical move.”
Since the body was supported by mana in the first place, it was possible to run short distances if one wanted to. The reason I moved with the help of a cane was to focus on recovery by reducing the strain on my joints as much as possible.
Tyria looked at her knees as if thinking, then nodded slightly.
Elric held out his hand.
“Let’s go.”
At that moment, Tyria’s shoulders suddenly trembled.
Elric thought ‘oops’.
‘this… ‘Did you act too friendly?’
I just did it instinctively because I thought it was right to be an escort, but when I think about it, it’s ridiculous to act like an escort walking around with a cane.
It would be more appropriate to say that she was escorting him.
Elric hurriedly tried to withdraw his hand,
“… “Let’s go.”
Tyria’s hand stretched out faster than that.
Elric’s body also stopped. It was a momentary reaction that he could not do anything about.
The fingers were so delicate that they would break if held tightly, and the soft texture of the skin was becoming unfamiliar.
Perhaps because the weather was cool, my hands were a little cold.
“house owner?”
“ah… Yes, I have to go. Where would you like to start?”
He asked with composure, but Elric’s mind was a little confused.
“… A friend at the restaurant told me to stop by. “How are you feeling there?”
“Okay. “Let’s go sometime.”
That’s right, I picked up a cane.
I start walking around the square at a slow pace.
Although it was less than 300 steps to the restaurant, that moment felt very long.
It was because of the joined hands.
No, can we say that we got this right?
Neither Tyria nor Elric had any strength in their hands.
It was in the form of hooked hands hanging like hooks rather than just tying each other up.
The restraints were so loose that anyone could have released them with just a little bit of force.
However, it is a hand that rarely falls, and its mysteriousness causes ripples within.
I feel embarrassed for no reason.
Because of the awkwardness, I hope that this moment will end quickly, but I also try to slow down my steps because I think it will be a shame if I actually pull my hand away.
I tried to criticize myself, wondering if my feelings were selfish, but it didn’t really make any sense.
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Naturally, my attention is focused on her.
Wouldn’t she be uncomfortable walking while holding hands like this? What are the emotions hidden behind her expressionless expression?
Or, what I accepted was… .
“The store is crowded.”
Startle-
The accident was stopped.
Elric’s eyes turned to Bart’s restaurant.
It certainly looked very busy, as Tyria said. There is a line in front of the entrance, so you will have to wait quite a long time to eat.
Elric felt regret and relief at the same time.
“Hmm, would you like to go somewhere else?”
“Are you okay?”
“Today is not the only day. next time… .”
next? Is there a next time?
A sudden thought suddenly stops me from thinking.
Fortunately, it was only fleeting.
Elric answered, trying to ignore unnecessary thoughts.
“… “It will be okay if we meet separately next time.”
“If you say so.”
Tyria’s eyes scanned the square.
The profile looked like a painting.
No, it feels quite different from being a painting.
In the landscape of the rural city, she was the only one who possessed an alien nobility.
All the elements that make up her were extremely noble and understated.
She was a person who was more suited to a banquet hall than a messy festival.
As I was immersed in those thoughts, Tyria eventually pointed to a stall and spoke.
“Would you like to try something over there?”
It’s street food.
“Are you okay?”
“Is there any reason not to be okay?”
“Just because it’s a little unexpected.”
Elric laughed slightly.
“I guess you like things like that.”
“I don’t hate it.”
“I understand. “Let’s go eat.”
Greer Elric watched the festival under Tyria’s leadership.
The food in my hometown was delicious, there wasn’t much to see, but it was worth enjoying, and the tranquility was extremely satisfying.
The loosely held hands did not loosen until the sun set and the speech began.
Neither of them loosened their hands.
Although he didn’t know her thoughts, Elric’s intentions were so clear that even he was surprised.
It was because of the thought that if I let go of this hand, I would never be able to hold it again.
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The sun has set.
Tyria was standing on a platform in the middle of the square, and Elric was listening to her speech with Rdio from a little distance away.
“I’m glad the harvest ended safely this year… .”
It was a very quiet voice, but it was not difficult to understand because of her unique, clear pronunciation.
That must have been the reason why everyone except her was silent even though so many people were gathered.
It may be a leap, but even the blowing wind feels like a messenger to spread her voice.
“It suits you.”
Elric said indifferently.
“I think he’s a very suitable person to see on that podium.”
“Yes, I feel that way from time to time. “If Madam had been a man, the Yubin family would not have been as poor as it is now.”
It certainly seemed plausible.
Although she was confident, she was not arrogant, and although she was elegant, she was not flashy.
Elric knew only one person who possessed such restrained authority.
My friend Elbus Graham did the same.
If we were to remove the frivolity and emptiness from him, someone like her would emerge.
but,
“Well, I think I’d hate it a little if it were a guy.”
It was just a feeling.
Elric giggled and continued.
“You are unlucky. “I don’t think we could have been friends.”
Even if it was just an emergency, I wasn’t happy about it.
Tyria Wivin… No, I liked Tyria Portman as that kind of woman.
Even as a woman, she was a wonderful person.
Elric thought so.
“Boss, you too… .”
Rdio laughed slightly.
Elric expressed his curiosity, but there was no answer.
He said, lowering his head.
“I will go to the side of the carriage first.”
“Didn’t Darin come out with you?”
“Isn’t it a festival? “We made an appointment to eat together.”
“Ah, please do so.”
Coachman Derin was Portman’s coachman for over 20 years, ever since her father was there.
Elric was well aware that the two were close friends as they were similar in age to Rdio, so there was no reason to question him further.
“Then have a good time.”
“What a good time.”
Rdio left with a smile on his face for some reason.
By then, Tyria’s speech was over.
“Then we will begin the lighting ceremony.”
When she raised her hand, several men carrying large perches came out.
In the middle of the square, next to the platform, there was a pile of firewood the size of a building.
Let’s put a perch on the straw underneath, and it roars! The firewood burned.
“Waaaaaa!!!”
A shout rang out.
The sound of drums rings.
One by one, the people gathered hold each other’s hands and begin to dance.
Someone raises their glass high and recite a toast.
The final flame of the festival burned.
Elric looked away from the scene and looked at Tyria.
She was approaching with her back straight and walking neither slow nor fast.
As they got closer and closer, their facial features became clearer and caught my eye.
The slightly red face, perhaps due to the burning flames, was particularly lively.
Elric spoke to her, who had already approached him.
“Good job.”
“How was the speech?”
“I guess I can’t be like you.”
“Let me help you.”
Sigh, my lips are moist.
The words that there is no need for that are swallowed again.
It was a different reason than before.
Is it because of the burning fire, the sound of people laughing, or perhaps the strange emotion I felt today?
“I think it would suit you better. “I’m watching it again.”
You end up making promises that you don’t have the confidence to keep.
Her eyes turned to the dancers.
“… yes.”
Elric also moved his gaze to where she was looking.
There was an old couple.
Children were imitating the old couple without knowing anything, and somewhere in the corner, a shy young man and woman were holding hands.
There may be small differences in the emotions each of them has, but the big picture is that of happiness.
As I was just staring at him, Elric suddenly said that without even knowing what was going on.
“Would you like to dance?”
I turned my head and looked at Tyria.
Her gaze slowly moved towards Elric.
Elric gripped his staff tighter.
It must have been because of the burning flames.
The reason her face looks redder than usual and the reason her eyes twinkle.
It must be something like that.
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