Chapter 9: Gentle Trust
Emilia fell into a brief thought about Rozval's words, and she couldn't figure out the helplessness in the other party's words. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 infoThe surroundings were quiet with the girl's silence.,After all, if the person concerned doesn't agree.,There's no way to talk about the next development.。
"Ahh ”
A sudden voice came from the doorway, and Arashi, who was leaning against the door, could just see the person walking in.
The girl in the white robe looked to be slightly taller than Betty's short stature, about eleven or twelve years old, her facial features were quite upright and cute, and her long light red hair was draped behind her in waves, slightly undulating with the hem of the dragged clothes.
"You old woman, you're too late. ”
Leaning against the opposite wall away from Arashi, Garfield greeted the girl in a skillful manner.
"Who is the old woman, you little devil who doesn't have a long memory and has a lot of mouth. The girl who fought back looked around the room, looked at Lan on her right, and hesitated for a long time before saying, "You...... Did we meet there?"
"Nope. Lan shook her head firmly at the girl who was only up to her waist, "You recognize the wrong person." ”
"Hey, old woman, you're looking for the wrong person to hang Kaizi. Garfield smiled wickedly, "No one is going to be interested in a halfling." ”
The girl, who had been hit by a double blow of age and figure, stretched out her hand from her fat sleeve and put it on her forehead, turned and walked to the middle of the house, "How bad are you, you have to do something disgusting." No wonder I heard that you were carried back to the village. ”
"Old woman, what are you talking about......"
"Alright, alright, let's put aside the argument of showing affection in this way, cough cough ......" Rozval, who was amused, persuaded Garfield with a coughing voice, "Ryuori, tell me, what news have you brought us." ”
"There's a common message, I guess it's an ordinary message. My name is Ryuori Meel, the head of this 'sanctuary', you can call me that. In Garfield's 'cut', the halfling girl introduced herself like this.
"This time, on behalf of the residents of the Sanctuary, we are here to convey our opinion to Mistress Amilia. If you decide to take part in the trial, we will not object, but please wait until you pass the trial before I relay it. ”
"Okay, I got it. Emilia nodded, and after a brief thought, asked Rozval, "If you don't pass the trial, no one including you and me can leave the Sanctuary, does that mean?"
"Yes, Mistress Amilia. Rozval pointed to the wound on his body with his immobile hand, "If you want to leave by force, you will end up like me." ”
"What the hell is that so-called trial?" asked Caizuki who suddenly interjected, curious about the trial they were talking about.
"The specific content, please forgive me for not being able to convey it, I can only say ......"
"It's okay, Rozval, you don't have to say it! I'll be in the trial, starting tonight. Emilia folded her hands on her knees, her tone firm.
"Tonight...... Amilia, aren't you thinking about it?" said Nazuki in disbelief.
"Well, I've decided. The smiling girl had a glittering glow on her face, "Before leaving, I promised the people in the territory that I would go back as soon as possible to help them rebuild their homes." It is also the duty of the chosen one to keep the agreement. ”
"Mistress Emilia. Rozval looked at the girl with a blank look after she finished speaking.
"Huh?" the girl blinked in surprise.
"Your demeanor is fascinating. The clown's words seemed to speak the hearts of many people.
When Emilia was confirmed to participate in the trial, the crowd around the house dispersed, Ram took the Natsuki Pleiades to prepare everyone's dinner, and Arashi, who had nothing to do, accompanied the half-elf girl to wander around the sanctuary.
There was still a little time to spake before dinner, but the twilight in the western sky was getting worse a little bit, and the red halo was slanting on the roofs of the houses, blending with its own colors, becoming more and more charming.
"Are you worried about the trial?" Arashi looked at Emilia, who had been silent.
"No, Arashi. Emilia smiled and shook her head, putting her hands behind her back, "Now I'm an ordinary person who can't use magic. Rozval must have taken that into account, so I'm not really worried about the trial. ”
"And then?" Arashi would ask like this, because the other party had not been in a high mood since he came out of the stone house.
"I don't know if it's a delusion. Turning her head to look at the girl who was setting in the sky, feeling the gentleness of the glow on her face, "Everyone seems to have their own secrets, Rozval, who came alone knowing the situation in the Sanctuary, Natsuki Pleiades, who always acts according to his own ideas, and Lan ......"
Emilia, who turned her face sideways, smiled at her partner beside her and continued, "You've never paid attention to anything, why did you come to the Sanctuary this time?
Arashi, pursed her lips, didn't know how to answer the other party's question. He hesitated to be unsure whether telling the girl about Agedona's situation would be dangerous to herself, after all, according to the information he had obtained so far, Eggdonna was most likely behind it.
But Emilia didn't wait for Arashi to answer, but said with a gentle smile, "I hope that one day I can be a solid support for you to confide in your troubles." So it's okay if you don't have to answer me now, because I have unconditional trust in Arashi. ”
"Thank you. The trust gained from the girl made Arashi say words of gratitude, "There will definitely be a day." ”
"I'm looking forward to it, that moment is coming," Emilia leaned forward slightly with her hands behind her back, and winked mischievously at Arashi.
"Good. Lan smiled and nodded, "Let's go back to eat, the sun will go down in a while." ”
Despite the careful preparation of Ram and Caiyue, the first dinner after arriving in the Sanctuary was still a bit rudimentary, and both of them were only ordinary in terms of cuisine, which was not at all the same as Rem.
After a brief meal, led by Ruori and Garfield, the group led by Emilia came to the cemetery again. At this moment, the sky is already the beginning of night, and the point of light similar to the Chang Gung Star is shining alone as a pioneer.
In front of the dark entrance, the only challenger, Emilia, looked at the people accompanying her and said with a smile: "You guys can be sent here, and I will be ready to go alone for the rest of the road." ”
"Surprisingly handsome from the point of view of saying goodbye! Come on, Mistress Amilia. Garfield, raising his eyebrows, held out his thumbs.
"Come on, Mistress Amilia. "Stay safe. ”
"Yes, thank you. Feeling the care of her partner, Emilia breathed a sigh of relief and took a firm step forward. Even if Parker is not around, even if he is not accompanied by a partner.
A girl who has grown up to make her own decisions and will not waver, even in the face of unknown trials, believes that she can carve out a path with her own strength. This firm will, born from the Electoral Council, will become her greatest reliance.
"You're going to look like this?" Red Lotus whispered into Lan's ear, she was very worried about her eldest sister.
"Didn't that woman say that she was looking forward to meeting next time! I'm looking forward to it too!" Arashi, who shrugged her shoulders, took a big stride past everyone and caught up with the girl.
"Hey, young man, that's not a place for you to break into. Ryuori made a dissuasive voice.
"Lan?!" The girl who stopped looked at her partner in surprise.
"Shhhh Lan put her index finger to her mouth and said in a voice that could only be heard by the other party, "Actually, I'm quite familiar with the owner of this cemetery, so what kind of trial qualifications are there, I guess I should have it, remember to keep it secret." ”
"Huh!!!!" Emilia let out a surprised voice.
"I promised Parker that I would take good care of you. It is also the duty of the knight to keep the agreement. Mind traveling with you? ”
"Gladly. The girl, who let out a pleasant laugh, handed her palm to the other party.
A gloomy entrance, after the two walked in side by side. One by one, the lights lit up.