There was no surprise.
If you think about it aside from the immediate embarrassment, a deal is a deal.
Elric agreed with Edward’s agenda, and the other Seven Powers did the same.
51% of the total agreed.
Additionally, 8% of the voting rights of several shareholders favorable to Edward.
The agenda was signed with 59% in favor.
A few astute shareholders expressed their dissatisfaction, but they did not make their voices heard.
This was because they could not reveal a hostile stance in a situation where they were united as one in the top 7 of the continent.
As a result, Edward got everything he wanted.
The general shareholders’ meeting was concluded successfully, and upon the conclusion of the meeting, the article was widely reported.
It was that kind of day.
“Now that the preparations are complete, I’m going to start the process right away.”
“What on earth are you making?”
“Leave this for later enjoyment.”
Edward left the front line with ambiguous words.
I don’t know what he was planning, but nothing would change even if he paid more attention to it, so Elric stopped paying attention.
There was something else to worry about in the first place.
“There won’t be an all-out war for the next month or so. There is a high probability that there will be no local war. “It’s the calm before the storm.”
It was a story along the same lines as Edward leaving the front line.
In this second all-out war, the Alliance succeeded in strangling the Empire.
Now all that’s left is to maintain the defense line and lead the front line defensively until their supplies are at a critical point.
The third all-out war, and the final siege of the Imperial Capital, was a story that would take place only a month from now.
“So why not make a decision soon?”
Elbers said.
“Go back to your hometown. “Before the war becomes more intense.”
Now, the threat to Wibin has decreased compared to any time since her return as Kasha.
It is safer for Tyria to be in Wivin than on the front line, which will become intense towards the end.
Elric knew it.
“Can I leave my seat?”
“of course.”
“… “I need to ask you a favor.”
It’s time to take Tyria to Wivin.
*
It was barracks accommodation.
“It’s okay to say you don’t like it. “This time.”
Tyria, who heard the whole story, just said that.
“Because he must have already decided and told me.”
She eventually nodded with a bitter look, as if she was a little dissatisfied, or as if she knew it would be like this.
“That’s right.”
“… “I’m sorry.”
“It’s natural. “You can’t have the head of the family, who should be at the forefront of the battlefield, worrying about your back.”
I was grateful for the understanding.
I felt sorry for the situation that made me understand.
Elric hugged Tyria.
She slowly swept Elric’s back.
“… “You won’t have much time.”
“It will last about a month and ten days.”
“then… .”
Tyria hesitated.
Elric was puzzled for a moment, but soon realized the reason.
railroad.
Due to time constraints, you must use the train to return.
And she hasn’t gotten over her motion sickness yet.
“Push… !”
Suddenly, while laughter was flowing, Tyria pinched Elric’s waist.
“… “Don’t laugh.”
Her ears turned red.
His head was buried in his chest, so his expression was not visible.
It was very cute.
Tyria trembled as she touched her earlobe with her thumb.
“It tickles.”
“I heard that motion sickness will be cured if you press the back of your ear. “I was wondering if it would work.”
“It is done. He is a person who has traveled alone to the front line by rail. “The way back will only take about four days, so I can endure it.”
“I’ll find a good seat.”
Tyria’s breathing became a little uncomfortable.
Perhaps because he was nervous, his body became stiff.
She barely nodded at the end.
Elric smiled sheepishly.
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There wasn’t much to take with me when I left the front line.
It was only then that Elric realized one fact.
‘I have never given my heart to this place.’
I lived in the battlefield for 10 years, and even though I came back vowing to die here, the reality is that I had no foundation or things to stock up on.
The body knew it before the shallow mind.
This is a place that cannot be your hometown or place your heart on.
My hometown was by Tyria’s side from the beginning.
“Matriarch! “We’re ready!”
Daylin shouted in a voice full of discipline.
Elric grinned.
“You worked hard.”
Come to think of it, I made a promise.
“Look.”
“Yes, yep!”
“When we get back, we’ll talk about the salary. “I owe you too much.”
Danal’s eyes opened brightly. After that, other members, including Ricky, did the same.
They look at each other and start smiling.
Anyway, fuss is the best.
Elric tapped Danal on the shoulder and passed him.
Tyria was standing beautifully in front of the carriage leaving for the station.
Igret and Zeldia were there to meet him.
“Shall I go too? Ho, escort! okay! “I will escort you.”
“It’s okay because the matriarch will protect you.”
“No… Because wizards are better at escorting… !”
“You come here.”
Zerdia grabbed Igret by the back and pulled her away from Tyra.
Then he looked at Elric and said.
“You’re here.”
“… I’ll be gone for a moment. Please take care of me.”
“Please rest comfortably.”
Just like that, Zeldia left.
“BOOEEEEIN!!!”
Igret struggled, but the cries quickly faded away.
Elric remained alone with Tyria and looked at each other.
“Then shall we go?”
“Sure.”
Holding hands and getting into the carriage, the two left the battlefield for a while.
*
Cheeeeeeeek!
And every time the train spewed steam, Tyria flinched.
In terms of frequency, this would be the third ride, but it didn’t seem that much different from the first ride that Elric knew.
“Lean here.”
“… “Please excuse me.”
Elric hugged Tyria and rubbed her back.
As I did so, I looked out the window at the scenery passing by.
Elric thought.
Will I be welcomed back to the place I left?
Will the people of Wibin, who find out his identity, be able to treat him like before?
I was a little scared.
I tried not to do that, but my insides were aching, not knowing how to calm down.
While I was taking a long breath, Tyria came holding my hand.
“… it’s okay. “It will be okay.”
As if to comfort him, he smiles even though his complexion is not good.
Elric was grateful for that consideration.
‘… okay.’
Don’t think bad thoughts.
Everything is something you can think about after it happens.
If they don’t see themselves the way they did before, they can just live with that.
You’re not alone, right?
Tyria was next to him.
Cheeeeeeeek!
That’s how I arrived at Wibin.
The first thing I saw the moment I got off the station was the spot where I left Tyria, who I had been holding onto.
Elric suddenly remembered the cold words and spoke.
“… “I’m sorry about that day.”
“Are you doing that again? Now, don’t do that again.”
Tyria got off the train and had already regained her senses.
She crossed her arms as if nothing was really wrong.
“Let’s go. “We have to eat dinner at the mansion.”
“I understand.”
Elric laughed awkwardly.
We immediately found a spot where the carriages were lined up, and from there we headed towards the mansion.
What I could see out of the carriage window was the scenery of Wibin.
‘It hasn’t changed.’
Summer is in full swing.
As expected, a tranquility, different from the battlefield, sits warmly on the land here.
The sun stings a little, so I frown and see a green field in the distance.
At the same time as the excitement, anxiety also rears its head.
At that moment, my eyes met with a villager working in the field.
His lips were pursed, and his eyes were wide open.
Elric turned his head.
It was because I couldn’t muster up the courage to see what was next.
However, you cannot ignore it forever.
Since I came here, I had to face it eventually.
The carriage returned to the Portmans.
“Please get off.”
Tyria got down first and stretched out her hand.
Did he seem that anxious to be escorted by his wife?
Elric smiled bitterly, held her hand, and got off.
It was that moment.
“You idiot!!!”
“Oh my, you’re finally here!”
“I’m a lord!”
A loud shout rings out.
Elric held his breath and raised his head.
It was there.
The family’s servants, including Aldio, the head maid, and Veron.
Also, Lutton and Bart from the restaurant came from the neighboring estate.
Other villagers.
Everyone was waiting for them here.
Elric’s expression became blank.
Tyria said.
“I contacted you in advance and it looks like they are ready.”
They come running.
Lutton put his arm around his shoulder and Rdio looked around his body.
Making a fuss, “Why on earth did you go like that!” Yelling.
Some people were seen crying.
What filled me, pushing aside the embarrassment, was a feeling that made my stomach tremble.
Ah, these people see me as myself.
I have become a murderer who killed so many people, and even though that fact is known, it doesn’t matter.
‘I am… .’
At least here, it’s still Elric Portman.
“hot… .”
A small laugh burst out.
I frowned.
Elric barely held his breath and spoke.
“… I’m sorry. “I’ve been there.”
In the end, it started to seem funny that he was the only one who was anxious.
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