EP1. It all started (13)
Sean goes out with Levy and first goes around town to apologize.
To the people he comforted himself all day, but whom Shawn pushed away.
First, I went to Riel’s sister.
Elcia Lee, when Sean and Levy came to the chapel together and she apologized for her behavior today, she laughed, wondering if that happened.
Then, as usual, he embraced the two children in turn. Sean had been choking on Riel’s breasts, but she didn’t show her dislike for today.
Sean and Levy promised to come to the chapel later and have a delicious meal prepared by Lielcia.
After that, I went to Uncle Paul.
Sean apologized for harassing Paul at the door, and Paul responded by patting Sean on the back and thanking him for coming.
And since the funeral had not yet begun, Paul asked again that he be sure to attend on time. Sean said yes this time.
Finally, I went to the knight.
Wilhelm was staying at Colin’s inn as he said in the morning.
Sean immediately apologized to Wilhelm for his rudeness. He was genuinely happy that Sean had overcome the pain.
Sean told Wilhelm and Levy everything that had happened that day.
Levy was surprised by those words and had a teary face, while Wilhelm let out a low sigh and nodded heavily.
Wilhelm told his children that this should be known to everyone.
Sean and Levy also affirmed his words.
And before I knew it.
Luke’s funeral has begun.
***
Luke was popular with the townsfolk for his good looks and friendly demeanor.
Perhaps it was because it was Luke’s funeral, most of the villagers attended his funeral, except for a few who were not in a position to attend.
Even most of them, the number of villagers was so small that Luke’s funeral was held in a modest manner.
Epinel, the village chief, recited a eulogy in honor of Luke, and Rielsia, the priest, prayed for Luke.
There were no major ceremonies or procedures.
They were just really sad.
Today, unlike that day, was exceptionally sunny.
But the boy’s cheeks were soaked as they were that day.
*
After the funeral, those who had their own business left, and those who wanted to commemorate Luke a little longer stayed near his grave.
Sean also stayed and honored him by recalling his memories with Luke.
Someone approached Sean, who was standing still in front of the grave.
It was Paul.
“Sean, it’s getting late. Why don’t you go inside now?”
“No. Even if I go home right now, I don’t think I’ll be able to sleep.”
Paul calmly nodded at Sean’s words.
“Yes. It’s always hard to let go of someone you care about. Sean, I can’t imagine how hard it is for you. He said how long it’s been since he left Yan his grandmother like this…”
Yennefer, nicknamed Grandma Yan, was Sean’s grandmother.
When he was young, his grandmother, who loved Sean more than anyone else in the world, always sat down with Sean and Levy and told them old stories.
Although the longing for his grandmother has disappeared quite a bit as he has gone through many things recently, Sean still has her grandmother buried in a corner of her heart.
But it was fine. Her grandmother was at ease.
“It’s okay. As her uncle knows, her grandmother has been sick with illness for a long time. She said rather she said that at the end she was very comfortable. I have been preparing my heart for a long time.”
Paul could see that Sean wasn’t just talking, he was serious.
“Shaun, you are really strong as expected.”
“Yes? ···No. I also had a really hard time this time. I was able to overcome it because of Levy.”
“No, of course, Levy is also a very nice and affectionate child, but… The truth is, if that happens to Levy, I’m not sure she’ll be able to get over it.”
Sean was surprised by Paul’s confession. Levi is a child whose heart is stronger than himself. Clearly, Paul’s concerns were also futile, Shawn was convinced.
“Don’t say that. She is what a strong kid Levy is.”
“I don’t know how this sounds to you, but she says Levy is not a strong kid. She is just sweet.”
“Yes?”
“Do you know how much Levy cried when you collapsed and when you refused to be touched today and locked yourself in your house? For hours on end, he locked himself in his room and wailed loudly.”
···I didn’t know at all. Levi, who looked so strong, cried so much because of him.
“It was to the extent that anyone would think that Levy had lost a precious person, not you. As much as she is, Levi is a kind child. Just imagining that she is sad makes her cry.”
“·····.”
“It’s really hard to wake up in frustration like you. So Shawn.”
“… Huh?”
“If Levy is having a hard time like you are today. You must comfort Levi.”
“…That’s only natural. And I will make sure that Levy doesn’t suffer.”
“···hahahaha! Yes you are right Because in the first place, there is nothing to struggle with. Oh, and I have one thing to tell you, Shawn.”
With that said, Paul told Shawn one thing.
“Leaving?”
“Yes. The man named Wilhelm said that he had to tell the lord’s castle what you told him today. Certainly, I have never heard of a person controlling a monster since I was born.”
“But what does that have to do with you leaving?”
“The road from this village to the lord’s castle is very complicated and difficult. If you don’t know the way out of town well, you have no choice but to get lost. In fact, this is what it used to be…”
Paul thought of one person for a while and continued his words.
“Originally, this kind of job is often done by Joe, who often goes out of town.”
“·····.”
“Well, because I can’t do that now. Instead, I will follow to guide you.”
“Where is Mr. Joe now? I don’t think I saw you at the funeral…”
“He must be by the lake now. Perhaps he is sending his son away in his own way . . .”
A foolish fellow. Paul thought about Joe for a moment, but then changed the subject again.
“Anyway, now that it’s like that, I probably won’t be back for a few weeks. The distance to the lord’s castle is so long.”
“How many weeks? And what about Levi?”
“To be honest, I don’t know how many weeks it will take to meet the lord at the lord’s castle, so it could be months, not weeks. So I’ll let you know.”
Paul lowered himself and met Shaun’s gaze.
“Please take care of my daughter until I return. If it’s you, I can trust you, so don’t trust me.”
“I can do that. Because Levi decided to keep it. But tomorrow is Levi’s…”
“It’s your birthday. Not just Levi, but Sean, including you.”
“Then it won’t be too late to spend time with Levy tomorrow, right? Yes?”
“Of course I want to. What parent wouldn’t want to spend their daughter’s birthday with them?”
“Then…”
“But I am not alone in this. If, by chance, the village is in danger because of the delay in reporting, if that’s why Levy goes wrong…”
Sean couldn’t say anything more in front of Paul who said that.
It was because I felt the heart of parents who are worried about their children.
“So I am asking you. Please take good care of Levi so he doesn’t get lonely. I’m so sorry that I couldn’t even celebrate your birthday. Instead, come back with a birthday present you’ve never received before. I promise you.”
“You don’t have to go that far. Just take care of yourself and come back. Mister.”
At that, Paul hugged Shawn. Sean also hugged Paul.
After the brief hug, Paul awkwardly cleared his throat.
“Hmm, hehehe! Hmmm, I don’t think you need to worry so much anyway. From what I’ve heard, Wilhelm doesn’t seem like a normal person, and Levy has decided to stay at the house of the village chief.”
“Chief?”
“Yes. Chief Epinel readily agreed to take care of Levy. With you and the chief, I think we can go safely.”
After finishing that, Paul stood up and spoke to Shawn one last time.
“Please take good care of Levi. We were supposed to meet at the entrance of the village after the funeral, but we talked for quite some time. Let’s just go.”
“Have you talked to Levi?”
“I did it before talking to you. …Levy looked very depressed because of me. Please comfort me well.”
“Yes, Mister, please come back safely.”
“Yes, I will come back safely. Please wait.”
Paul left for the entrance of the village. As he said, he goes to the lord’s castle, and it may take several weeks or even months.
Where is Levi? She must have been struggling a lot if she had heard the news.
Sean set out to find Levy. And.
“Shaun!”
“Huh? Levi?”
Shaun saw Levy running towards him, smiling brightly.
‘Huh? Shouldn’t you normally be sad? Why do you look happy?’
Levy, who came running and stood in front of Sean, panted for a moment, catching her breath. Sean asked Levy.
“Where are you coming from?”
“Oh, me? I came to talk with the chief for a while.”
A conversation with the village chief, I think we talked about living together from today.
“Rather than that, Shawn!”
“Huh? What’s the matter?”
“Come on, let’s go!”
“Where are you going?”
At Shawn’s question, Levi laughed and put his body into Sean’s ear and whispered.
“Where are you! Our secret place!”
“No. ···Now? Is it night now?”
Despite Sean’s question, Levy took Sean’s hand and stepped forward.
“It’s okay! I can do whatever I want today, because I got permission from the chief!”
Sean could understand that. What kind of conversation did Levy have with the chief, and why did he run with such a bright smile?
‘Anyway, did you allow this?’
Uncle Paul said that the chief was trustworthy, but he was like this after less than a day since he left the village. For some reason, Sean felt sorry for Paul.
However, as Levy followed, Sean’s face suddenly had the same bright smile as Levy’s.
***
That’s how we arrived.
A secret place for just the two of you.
It was my first time coming here since a week ago.
I was always tired after hunting, so it was hard to come all the way here to play.
I regretted it. Why didn’t you come to such a beautiful place because it was difficult?
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The secret place I visited at night had a different feel from the last time.
The last time I came, the evening sunset blessed the whole land, illuminating the endless fields and flowers.
But today was different.
The moon floating round in the endless night sky and billions of jewels in the sky.
We couldn’t help but take our eyes off the stunningly beautiful ceiling.
And the cool wind tickling oneself with the swaying and rustling of countless wild flowers visible in the soft night sky.
Although it is a little different from last time, this place is still the same.
It was still unrealistically beautiful.
It’s like a fairy tale world.
No difficulties, sorrows, or sufferings existed here.
In our secret place, only happiness overflowed.
The two of us sat in the same seats as last time.
Under the big tree at the top of the hill.
We held each other’s hands and sat down.
We looked at the night sky without saying anything for a while.
We continued to look at the beautiful Milky Way that stretched out endlessly.
Suddenly, you asked me.
“Shaun, are you happy now?”
I thought about that question. Am i happy?
I was able to realize.
Although it has been quite difficult so far.
Actually, there were times when I really thought I was about to collapse.
This moment.
This moment with you.
I was happy.
“Yes, I am happy. I am so happy right now.”
At that, you looked at me and smiled.
“Me too. I am so happy right now.”
We looked at each other for a while.
I could tell.
This beautiful field too.
Even these beautiful flowers.
This beautiful night sky too.
All these beautiful things.
It was beautiful only to be with you.
Without you, it’s just an ordinary landscape.
Without you, time would just pass by in an instant.
Without you,
Without you.
I won’t be happy.
You talked to me again.
“Shaun, let’s promise.”
You made a promise to me.
“We will be together forever. Like this moment.”
You told me to be with you forever.
“Like this happy moment, the two of you will live happily together forever.”
I agree with you.
“Okay, let’s promise. To be together forever.”
I will protect you forever.
That was the beginning of everything.
EP1. The Beginning of Everything (Complete)