EP13. A gentle adventure (8)
“I thought I would defeat you in one blow.”
Elsa’s sincere admiration was not unreasonable. It was an overwhelming scene that made me feel awe.
Of course, just because she defeated the troll wasn’t the end. Their original purpose was Kor Kurasm, not trolls. The guy was still alive.
It won’t be difficult to find it again. He couldn’t have escaped far because his activity radius was quite narrow.
The only problem is that Levy can’t move…
As Levi said, the safest way to defeat Kor Kurasm was with shadow magic. Since the ability is much more dangerous just by simply attacking, I don’t know what other variables there will be when killing.
No matter how much he thought about it, he couldn’t come up with the right way, so Sean asked Elsa for her opinion. Her answer, which came out right away, was very simple.
“Then shouldn’t we just move Levi?”
“Ah.”
I never even thought of it. Here, Shawn also has an unfair side, with such a large and ugly shape attached to Levi’s back, wouldn’t it be hard to come up with the idea of her moving?
But in the end, the essence is the shadow. Since the shadow has no weight, Levy couldn’t be heavy. Sean closed his eyes, put the defenseless Levy on his back and started to walk.
As expected, finding Kor Kurasm wasn’t difficult.
“Kirreuk…. Kiruk!”
Not long after, Levy discovered a monster hiding in a corner of the forest and guarding them, and he sliced it into Wilhelm’s shadow.
The guy lost his life in vain without being able to utter a final word.
As Kor Kurasm died, Elsa grabbed her by the head and said,
“Somehow, I feel like my mind is clearing up. It’s mysterious…”
“Still, I’m glad I caught it without any damage.”
As Shawn carefully set Levy down, the shadow behind her quickly disappeared. She slowly opened her eyes, and Sean immediately supported her as Levy staggered her slightly.
“Are you okay?”
“Yes. It’s just that her head throbs a little…”
Sean gave Levy a complicated look. He had many things he wanted to ask her. Especially when it comes to passing on her memories from earlier.
But now was not the time to ask such questions. Shawn said as he leaned over.
“Get up.”
“No.”
“Write. Don’t waste your time. Did you just come here anyway?”
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“・・・・That’s right. Thank you.”
Levy muttered softly as he leaned against Shawn’s back. Her body was so light and soft to the touch throughout.
Sean, who lifted her body up on her back, said to Elsa.
“Good job. Mr. Elsa. Let’s go back to Henerd.”
“Yes. I’ve got the proof of the troll and Kor Kurasm’s hunt, so let’s go.”
When did you get all of them?
Recalling the trivial thought that he was not a veteran adventurer for nothing, Sean nodded his head.
***
When the sun was setting, the three of them arrived at the entrance of Henerd.
Elsa glanced behind Sean and smiled.
“You are sleeping soundly.”
At her words, Sean smiled as he felt Levy, who had fallen asleep, breathing lightly behind him.
“He was the one who fought the hardest today.”
“Yes. To be honest, I didn’t expect to solve it in one day. As you said at the beginning, I think it would have been easier without me.”
“No. Elsa was also very helpful today.”
“Whoops. Thank you even for the empty words.”
Although a bit tired, Shawn felt rewarded. The thought crossed his mind that, in his own way, he was close to the adventure he had longed for.
Even though he’s not free to roam the continent and have adventures.
Fighting alongside a trusted comrade, defeating monsters, and helping to bring peace to the people brought enough satisfaction.
“First of all, I’ll have to go back to the association and report. You must be very worried.”
“I guess so. I’ll be relieved if I tell you quickly that I’ve defeated the monster.”
“That’s right too. Judging by the look on the receptionist, it seemed that she was very worried about you.”
At Elsa’s words, Sean remembered the woman guarding the association counter.
Come to think of it, it’s safe to say that she was the first person I met in Henerd and the closest I’ve been.
The fact that he didn’t even know the name of the guide was enough to make Shawn feel sorry.
When we’re done talking, shall we ask? Sean thought so and took his steps again.
When I entered the association, everyone focused their attention on Sean and Elsa as they entered.
It’s because the achievements Sean and Levy made spread throughout the association as they left Henerd to catch monsters. Elsa was originally famous as a platinum adventurer.
Adventurers whispered that Sean and Levy had easily defeated four trolls. It was a voice that recalled enough to be heard in Shawn’s ears, who walked as expressionlessly as possible.
Many adventurers wondered if the party that had left to defeat the monster in Henerd’s imminent crisis returned after only half a day, whether they had succeeded.
After confirming that Sean and Elsa were entering, the receptionist abandoned the adventurer who was responding and ran out of the counter and ran.
“How did it go!?”
“Kor Kurasm and trolls. I knocked them both down.”
“…Are you talking about both?”
When she asked incredulously, Elsa showed her the evidence she had brought with her. Only then did the receptionist realize that she had really defeated her and muttered in amazement.
“Oh my God…”
Since her reaction was more intense than he thought, Shawn asked a question, puzzled.
“Why are you so surprised? As if you expected us to fail.”
“That is… After you left, I was able to find more information about Kor Kurism.”
“Information? What was it about?”
She hesitated before revealing her half-hearted truth.
“····If you kill Kor Kurasm, you will go mad and never come back…”
Hearing her words, Sean felt chills. If Levy hadn’t had that in mind. If they didn’t care and tried to kill Kor Kurasm right away…
Elsa, who was next to her, seemed to realize the seriousness of her situation as her face hardened. Sean looked at the guide with a complicated gaze for a moment, then sighed and said.
“Ha ha… I’m glad I was able to defeat it safely.”
“I am so sorry. This is obviously the association’s fault for whatever reason and inexcusable.”
“I know.”
If things go wrong and one of them goes mad, it is, of course, the responsibility of the Association. Doesn’t it mean that they hastily asked for themselves without properly researching even though they could get enough information?
Apart from the fact that the Association did not know, it was as if they had driven themselves to death. Thinking so, Sean couldn’t help but feel resentful towards the association.
Sean is not a wise man who never gets angry under any circumstances. He’s just trying to think as rationally as possible.
“So, I have prepared a new reward for you guys.”
“I understand. But today I’m tired, so I’ll take a nap and listen to it tomorrow. Got it?”
With that, Sean sneakily showed Levy on his back. The receptionist nodded his head and said.
“Of course, do as you please. We’ll fit everything. Hey, then, are you planning on having dinner in the Association…?”
Recognizing that a simple meal is usually available at the association, Sean realized that the association was willing to show their sincerity by preparing food for them.
But Sean shook his head.
“I’ll go upstairs. Dinner will be decided later, so it doesn’t matter now.”
“Yes. All right. Then rest in peace.”
The receptionist continued to bend over and maintain his posture until Sean told him to go. Barely seeing her go back to her counter, Shawn sighed and turned to her Elsa.
“Um… There is too much attention here. Would you like to come upstairs?”
“Of course, I won’t decline if you let me.”
“Then let’s talk for a while at the dorm.”
***
Entering the dorm, Shaun first gently put Levy on the bed. Seeing that, Elsa said with a mischievous smile.
“One bed in one room. It wasn’t between lovers, but between husband and wife, right?”
“I didn’t do what you think.”
“Such a thing. I don’t know what I was thinking.”
“Ehh…”
In response to Sean’s teasing reaction, this time he changed into a sinister smile and continued to tease him.
“Anyway, why not? Is it possible that Levi doesn’t like her?”
“It can’t be.”
“Then the bottom won’t stand.”
“Isn’t it?!”
She laughed for a while at his fierce reaction, then changed her expression and gave her advice seriously.
“Then what is the problem? It is natural for a lover to share her love.”
“····It’s a matter for us to figure out.”
“Well, that’s not true. After all, I am a third person.”
Sean stared at her soundly asleep Levi’s face before covering her with the blanket.
“You’re kind.”
“····And we just started dating. Of course I love Levi, but I’m still unfamiliar with him. I’m more used to Levi as a childhood friend than as a lover.”
“Of course, going from a friend to a lover must have its own problems. But I think you guys will be able to overcome it well. After all, if you have love, you can overcome any problem.”
If you have love, you can overcome any problem…
It was a bit obvious, but it resonated that much.
Because it is a story that has been widely spread because it has been sympathized by so many people.
Sean, brooding over Elsa’s words, carefully ran a hand through Levi’s hair. A look that brings admiration to the point that any man can’t help but fall in love with it. Of course, Sean also likes Levy’s pretty face and falls in love with it.
But that alone doesn’t mean I love Levi. Sean would have loved Levy even if she wasn’t this pretty. It’s just that the reasons for falling in love have changed.
Because Sean loves everything about Levy.
“You seem to know about love, Elsa.”
“Hmm? No, I’m not particularly interested in that kind of thing. I have never been in a relationship with anyone.”
“…Are you kidding? Say that You were dressed like that again?”
“It is not good to be surrounded by prejudice.”
“No, why are you walking around naked in the first place? Just hearing what you say makes you sound like a child from a well-to-do family.”
Sean asked, genuinely curious. Why on earth are you wearing that kind of underwear-like armor?
Elsa’s answer to that was simple.
“Please respect my taste.”
“·······.”
“It’s late today, so let’s go. I will come back tomorrow morning, so please wait for me.”
“Yes. Please go in carefully.”
With Elsa gone, Sean was left alone. He’s exactly where he is with the sleeping Levi.
Even though tiredness set in, Sean immediately threw himself into bed and did not go to sleep.
Sitting beside her in her Levi’s, Sean looked at her for a while.
Then he slowly recalled what had happened today.
[I’ll wait until we meet again.]
What does that mean?
Why did Levy say that she waited for him?
Sean couldn’t figure it out even after thinking about it.
He may be mistaken for himself. Maybe he just hallucinated in the process of giving him his memories.
In fact, Sean was more concerned about other things than that.
The moment she opened her eyes and saw her, the next time she gave her memories.
The emotion in Levy’s expression was certainly not an illusion.
Of course, those feelings weren’t anger, disappointment, or hatred.
By definition, it was fear.
Of course, it is not the fear of oneself.
But apparently Levi felt fear after reading her memories.
Then why?
Shawn wondered why Levy was afraid.
It wasn’t long before he was able to guess one plausible answer.