EP10. Epilogue – Turquoise Ring
After the battle was over, everyone in the tower headed to the annex. After going through so much in just one day, I needed a little break.
I explained the situation to Levy, who was unaware of the situation, and each had time to organize their minds. Of course, the biggest reason was to be considerate of Viola.
There was definitely an awkward distance between Viola and Wiz. Maybe it’s normal When she realizes that she has been her daughter all her life and realizes that she is not, no one will take it lightly.
That was another reason. Wiz’s disposition.
Originally, the witch’s child was subject to summary judgment. But things got a little weird.
The three witch hunters discussed for quite some time what to do with Wiz.
“I’m glad you’re all right. Levi.”
“Yes. Thank you. I’m glad Sepia is fine.”
“Because the god of purification protects it.”
Levy, who was talking with Sepia, immediately turned his gaze to one side. There was a pink-haired woman talking to Sean about her. She went there and talked to Tina.
“····Tina sister?”
“Ah… Levi…”
As soon as he was freed from hypnosis, he noticed Tina’s true identity, but only now that the situation has calmed down, the two of them are properly talking. Sean just watched their conversation from a distance.
“Um… Long time no see····?”
“I see. Uh, how have you been…?”
“Yes. I’ve been fine…”
Fortunately, Levy didn’t seem to have any feelings left for Tina. She rather felt her a little awkward, but she definitely felt her glad to see her after her long absence.
Even if there is a sense of distance for a while now, after a while, you will be able to live similarly to before.
As time passed, the sun had set and it was evening.
Edward approached Viola, who was staring blankly at the scenery by the window, and announced the result of the discussion.
“The decision has been made.”
“Is that so?”
“Your daughter will be heading to the United Bishops’ Conference with us. She’s where she’s going to stand trial.”
“····Then you will die. Is not it?”
“That’s a question we can’t definitively answer, but…”
Tina interrupted the conversation to answer.
“I think there is a high probability that Wiz will live.”
“Why?”
“Because she found out there was a man behind it. There is no information about him right now.”
“That means she’s trying to get information from Wiz.”
Tina sighed at Viola’s answer.
“Of course I understand that you are upset. But Wiz is a witch. She’s more than just a witch, she’s definitely harmed people. No matter how coercively she followed instructions, her faults would not be erased.”
She can’t deny her words. Because Wiz clearly did something wrong and she was the perpetrator, not the victim.
To put it bluntly, Viola herself was also at fault. The fact that she didn’t know that her daughter was a witch aside from that, she had no idea that people were hurting her because of her curse and the like as Ellie Orden’s master.
“The father told Wiz that he would come back to some extent. It is expected that she will try to inflict her harm on Wiz like this time. So she needs to be properly protected.”
Sepia added so much that Viola was speechless. In the first place, she herself was in no position to oppose their decision. She just looked at Wiz once.
The girl, who was still when talking about herself, looked up at her mother’s gaze and smiled lightly.
“I will do that. Even if it is not atonement, it is deserved.”
“Then I don’t have time to relax, so I’ll leave in two days. If you prepare to say goodbye by then…”
“I’ll follow you too.”
Everyone shut up at Viola’s unconventional answer. Edward asked as if he didn’t understand.
“Are you serious? It’s not at the level of a light walk. Not only does it not just go and come back right away…”
“It doesn’t matter. I will go too.”
“····It is not a matter to be decided impulsively. Aren’t you the current head of Count Lipeor and the owner of Elioden?”
“It’s okay. Rifeor has no problem without me, and Elioden has done most of the actual administration, so you just have to hand over the seat.”
As Viola realized that she would never bend her will, Sepia warned her.
“You will never come back.”
Wiz’s future had already been virtually decided. To be safe from her father’s threats, she must have the protection of the United Bishops’ Conference, so there was an absolute possibility that she would have to stay there for the rest of her life.
When Viola said that she would follow Wiz, she said that she too would stay at her Episcopal Church.
“Stop asking. Isn’t it natural for her mother to stand by her daughter?”
“·······.”
She didn’t take good care of Wiz all her life as an excuse that she was blind. Even though she is her own daughter, she left everything to Sophie and neglected her. Today’s disaster happened because of that.
Of course, Viola is the victim and the perpetrator is Wiz. This fact is an immutable truth.
But it is also an eternal truth that her children’s faults are the same as her parents’ faults.
If you consider Wiz as her witch’s child rather than her daughter, she would have stayed with Viola Ellie Orden.
But she decided to consider Wiz her daughter. Too late, but from now on.
With her head bowed, she promises to raise her daughter, the unfilial Maxim, right from now on.
Viola made a promise.
***
Sean and Levy were walking down the street.
The sky has already become dark, indicating that the time of night has arrived. Come to think of it, I haven’t had a single meal today. Shawn felt his stomach clamor with hunger and told Levi.
“Shall we go in for dinner?”
“Yes. I hope so. I think I’m going to die of hunger right now…”
It seems that Levy was in a similar state as himself. The two chatted casually as usual. When I think about it, I was not conscious of it because I had such an intense day.
Just yesterday, while having the same dinner as now, what happened.
The two entered a different restaurant from yesterday and had a belated dinner.
This time there was no alcohol at the table for the two of them. During the meal, the two exchanged conversations as usual.
“It’s amazing to meet Tina unnie in a place like this.”
“Huh…? Oh sure. You were surprised when you saw it for the first time too?”
“Is it possible that the person you asked Sepia the other day was Tina?”
Shaun remembered the last time he asked about the pink-haired woman at Sepia’s inn.
Since it wasn’t something to hide now, Shawn nodded his head in agreement.
“By the way, if Viola leaves, I won’t be able to take her magic lessons anymore.”
“Yes. Even the teacher regrets it. It’s okay though. Because I learned a lot.”
“Then there is no reason to stay in Elioden anymore…?”
“That’s right. I must start the adventure again.”
Adventure. The word brought up a thought she didn’t really want to come up with.
Sean still couldn’t find the answer to Levy’s question.
The reason for the adventure. What might be most important to both of you.
Sean realized the importance of answering that question. If the reason for the adventure is not clear, all the time now has no meaning.
Why do you keep on adventuring yourself? There is only one answer. It was for Levi. She decided to live as a shield to protect Levi. He himself stands by Levy as she pursues her adventures.
In other words, the subject of this adventure was Levi, not Sean. Then why does Levi continue his adventures?
Father’s revenge was not the answer. If that was the answer, Levi would have been much more focused on hunting monsters than he is now.
Sean hasn’t found an answer yet.
The meal was over in an instant as I continued to think about it.
As he patted his full stomach with satisfaction, Levy smiled pleasantly.
“Ah, I am full. hehehe.”
Looking at that bright appearance, it seemed that all of Sean’s worries just disappeared as well.
The same incident as yesterday did not happen, and the two left the restaurant with a satisfying meal.
***
As I was walking down the street, I looked up and saw a round moon floating in the sky.
Even though it was a night when everyone was going to sleep, Elioden was crowded with people the other day.
Shops were also not closed yet, and there were many more that were open. It was a scene I had seen at the suggestion of the Golden Carriage branch manager the other day, but looking at it again, it was a very fresh sight.
Sean looked at Levy beside her. She used her magic as usual so no one else could see it, but Shawn was able to see Levi’s true form. Apparently the most beautiful girl on this street was Levi.
Of all the people the boy had ever seen beyond the streets of Eliorden, none was more beautiful than Levi. Rielsia, who was so beautiful, was also thought to be on par with Levi, but did not feel overpowered.
I remember last night. Her drunken Levy had questioned.
What she thinks of herself. How would she feel if she liked another guy.
To that, Sean replied.
She replied that she liked a girl named Levi.
Of course Levy fell asleep and didn’t hear the answer, but at least Sean himself did.
It was the first time the boy’s heart came out of his mouth, but Sean knew for a long time.
He knew that he considered Levy more than a friend to her. Sean likes Levy.
More than just a childhood friend you’ve seen for a long time. As she is a woman. As the opposite s*x.
That has been an unchanging fact for a long time.
From the moment I saw the girl’s smile in the field where the sunset light fell.
The feelings I’ve cherished so far have grown in size without fading.
Sean looked at something on the other side of the girl for a long time before calling Levy.
“Levy.”
“Huh?”
“Would you like to take a look over there?”
Levy looked where Sean was pointing. There was a jeweler there.
With a identity that was completely different from her usual boy interests, Levy was mistaken to see if she was mistaken.
“Jewels…? Um, that’s fine.”
“Let’s take a look.”
“Really? Okay. Were you also interested in this? hehehe.”
Sean didn’t answer Levy’s question, and headed to the jewelry store. For some reason, the boy’s attitude suddenly changed, and Levy followed, wondering.
“Welcome.”
Upon seeing the two men and women entering the store, the owner greeted them politely, but gave an expression that she knew what they were all about. In fact, she had only one reason for young men and women to come here, so in a way it was natural.
Levy was busy looking at the sparkling jewels and admiring them a little. Sean, on the other hand, looked around mainly for jewelry on the other side rather than jewelry. The boy’s serious expression made it seem like he was contemplating at the crossroads of life and death.
Just by looking at him, the owner noticed who the gift was and approached the boy cautiously.
The owner spoke to Sean, who was surprised by the owner’s approach.
“What are you looking for?”
“Uh… That’s it. Therefore····. Just watching…”
“Yes. Yes. Sure. But what about this?”
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The owner brought up her story by showing a ring suitable for a woman with good cost performance and a simple woman.
“As soon as I saw my lover, I thought that there was no one more suitable than this. How is it?”
“·······.”
If there’s one thing he’s missing from being a skilled trader, it’s that he couldn’t see the girl’s real face because of the magic. Sean looked at the ring offered by the merchant for a moment, then turned his head and pointed at the ring that caught his attention.
“How much is that?”
“····Uh, that one is so flashy that it might jump.”
Actually, it was said because emerald jewels, more than flashy ones, didn’t go well with the girl no matter how you looked at it, but the boy didn’t break his stubbornness despite the owner’s disapproval.
“Please give me that one.”
“I understand. Then····.”
At that time, Levi, who was looking around the jewelry, approached the two and said.
“Shaun. What are you doing? What do you want to live for?”
“・・・・Huh? That is····.”
“hahahaha. No. You said you had a question.”
“Hey… Sean, you seem to like jewelry more than I thought!”
When the owner came forward and lied, Sean looked at him in bewilderment. Then the owner winked at him and whispered softly so the girl couldn’t hear.
“If you give it as a surprise, it will be even better.”
“····Surprise gift····.”
The owner immediately received the price and handed over the ring in the case.
Sean quietly put the ring in his back pocket, as if hypnotized by his owner.