Epilogue. Cain (2)
Cain is not the current Cain Abella.
In order to become a guardian, you must remain neutral in any situation, so you must not be bound by your family.
So Cain is Cain now. There is no separate clan belonging to it. Not even loyal to the king.
Guardians serve only the country and its people.
Cain is walking that arduous road.
“Cain.”
I asked after seeing her worn-out robe. She was walking in the rain, wearing a gray robe.
“yes?”
Cain looked up at me with clear eyes. No Cain was noble enough to be used as a textbook for nobles in the past. It was an act of wearing only the necessary level of old clothes and not indulging in any extravagance.
Still, Cain was noble.
You can’t lie about your birth, so even if you look like a beggar, you’re no different from a princess in a fairy tale.
“Isn’t the work difficult?”
I’ve asked before.
Becoming a guardian, you won’t regret it. Deckard had said it, and so had Odelia.
It’s a lonely, forlorn and arduous road.
Cain shook his head despite everyone’s objections.
“tiring.”
Cain answered while walking straight ahead. There wasn’t even a second of hesitation.
“It’s fine though.”
The reply that followed was also quick. It’s been a long time since I asked, but Cain still hasn’t changed. She really liked this job.
In fact, I didn’t want Cain to walk the path of a guardian alone. Even if it was the path she liked and wanted, it was too harsh to carry all the burdens for the rest of her life alone.
Since he had to abandon his family, Cain had nowhere to return to.
“It’s okay not to worry.”
Cain’s voice interrupted my thoughts of worrying about her.
“Because you are there.”
As if he had penetrated my heart, Cain reassured me.
It’s already been 5 years since I’ve been with Cain. Now that he knows what I’m thinking just by looking at my eyes, expression, and breathing, there’s no way I can compete with him.
Cain went ahead and settled down on a suitable spot.
“Shall we stay here tonight?”
the sun is down
The place where you can feel the magical power is near the top of the volcano. I was slowly going up, scanning the surroundings, so it seemed like I should camp out today.
“OK.”
As if he was very accustomed to it, Cain unpacked the luggage he was carrying on his back and started pitching the tent. Because I often went camping with Belle, I did my best to follow her.
While Cain cut down the withered tree, I settled down in a suitable place out of the rain and made a fire. It can be done with magic, but there is still a thing called ‘romance’.
It’s convenient to do anything with magic, but something is still lacking. How to say… … . Feeling like eating junk food that tastes good!?
It’s just my mood, but in my experience, my partners like to cook for me.
Cain will have a hard time even if he doesn’t show it. There must be a place where it festers without knowing. You can’t leave Cain like that. Even after seeing this, I… … . Because he’s Cain’s unofficial boyfriend!
“What are you going to do?”
Cain said as he laid down the firewood for the night. A smile is already hanging on her lips, but she is already happy to see me preparing to cook.
“You’ve lost more weight, but you don’t need to feed me anything.”
“Well… … . I’m fine.”
“It’s fine.”
Tok, tok. I took out fresh meat and vegetables from the shadow dimension.
After seeing the four of them in turns, I was ready to cook anytime, anywhere. That’s when you score points.
Seeing Cain getting thinner as the days went by, I was deeply troubled, but I have to feed him a lot today. I wonder if I am eating properly.
“Cain. you are resting in a tent while I cook.”
“… … Anything to help?”
Cain asked, ‘Why is he like this?’ made a face. To be honest, I’ve never rolled up my arms like this and set out to cook. Most of it was when Cain begged me to do it, or when I greatly regretted it, or when I cooked it.
However, seeing Cain rolling himself like this, working hard for the world, made my heart ache and I had to be able to endure it. How can I leave you alone, enduring that solitude and saying it’s okay, smiling casually.
“Yeah, no.”
Let Cain rest for today.
“Go and put some snow on it.”
Even though it was fine, Cain’s face was clearly tired. You need to rest periodically, but Cain doesn’t. In this way, no matter how strong Cain is, it will quickly wear out.
Simply spending time with me once every few weeks and taking a break won’t be enough.
Something long term is needed. Right now, all I can do is cook for myself.
– Chubby Tong Tong.
A cutting board made from wood brought in from the Elven Forest. The sound of cutting with a knife is pleasant. I cut the meat and vegetables into bite-sized pieces and put them in one place.
Since it’s camping, I can’t cook anything grandiose. So, I’m going to make a soup with a thick meat and vegetable broth.
―Bubbling.
Water started to boil over the campfire. Quickly toss in vegetables and meat, then add fine spices and salt. Catch the fish and season it moderately.
Stir with a ladle and wait for the vegetables to cook for about 5 minutes. As I was about to add the secret ingredients, I felt a hug from behind.
“… … Is it soup?”
A slightly hushed voice.
Cain seems to have tried to sleep, but it seems that he did not fall asleep in the end. Soup, it’s enough to reheat it at any time, so I thought I’d sleep well when I fell asleep… … .
“yes. Soup. Why are not you sleeping.”
“just. I’m with you, sleeping is a waste of time. ok.”
Saying that, Cain buried his face in my back as if tired.
Her thin arms wrapped around my body and didn’t fall off.
“… … How about taking a break?”
No one forced me to work without a break. Cain is also a human being. If you don’t rest, you will be discharged someday.
“You’re resting~ right now.”
“Ouch.”
Cain rubbed his face once more and replied. Anyway, it’s stubborn. Some words are not persuasive.
In the first place, since this is a woman who has no compromises, I think I need to change the way I help a little bit.
I have one thing in mind. It is to attach a secretary who will help and protect Cain on my behalf, and take care of this and that.
Just because you’re a guardian doesn’t mean you have to do everything on your own. It would have been nice to have someone who would help Cain at least enough to help him get by without worrying about food.
Even Cain will say no at first, but due to his personality, if he sticks to him until the end, he will pretend he can’t win and take him with him. Then you will be less burdened, and you will be able to rest much more comfortably when you meet me.
‘Let’s find the right person after this job.’
The meat soup was a success.
-tasty… … !
After taking a bite, Cain smiled and praised my cooking skills.
―One dish is worth using. my boyfriend.
If you cook well, the reward that follows is… … . Big hum!
the rain is pouring down As I brushed the back of Cain, who was sleeping in my arms, I felt the sound of grass insects and the minute vibrations of the volcano.
It was around that time that a magical response suddenly appeared.
Cain, who had been soundly asleep, also opened his eyes right away.
“Aren.”
“yes. It moves.”
Finally, the strange creature activity of the private village raid incident began. Cain and I quickly gathered our clothes and gear and started following the magic.
‘No, but this… … .’
The closer I got to it, the more I felt a strangely familiar aura. No, no, no, I thought, but the feeling of disappointment was growing at the presence that was getting thicker.
– Shasak!
A figure running through the grass. Cain and I immediately realized that it was a demon. He was moving while killing demons as much as possible.
“Are you a real demon?”
“yes… … .”
I sighed and stopped running. If he’s a demon, he’s within my sphere of influence. No matter how much you resist, it will be useless.
“I’ll fix it.”
self.
The devil’s horn growing on my forehead. At the same time, my eyes turned red and began to scatter vicious demonic energy. Even Cain, who was by his side, was nervous.
――!
The guy who was running through the forest stopped in amazement as if he sensed my demonic energy. He started looking around and then he turned towards me and started walking. Looking at his steps, he was very scared.
“Hey, maybe… … . Are you a lord… … ?”
A large demon that matches his gruff voice.
“Krakchar. What are you doing here?”
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Krakchar came out of the bush. He was restless like a man caught stealing. Actually, it would be right to get caught while doing something similar.
“Lord, Lord. It is a misunderstanding.”
“What should I do wrong? Didn’t I say anything?”
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Krakchar began to numb his feet from the start. A time of peace to some degree had come, and Krakchar had gone on a long vacation saying he wanted to take a break to organize his thoughts, but what the hell was he doing here?
“no. that is… … .”
“Krakchar. Did you raid the village and steal livestock and fish?”
Cain interrogated Kraktsar with his arms crossed. There’s no way Cain just skipped over this.
“Sah, madam. That’s it. An unavoidable situation… … !”
“What’s the matter?”
Cain’s eyes grew cold. Even if it’s my subordinate, he won’t give it to me because I’ve encountered him in this situation. Neither did I.
From the circumstances, it seems clear that Krakchar has attacked civilians and done useless things. If so, the question is what the purpose is, but there’s no way this guy will do anything useless, and it’s just frustrating.
“Tell me quickly.”
If you keep procrastinating, I can’t stop Cain either. Shouldn’t you tell the truth or defend yourself?
“Ah… … . Hey, I have something to show you.”
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Kraktsar seemed to have given up after all and guided us somewhere with his shoulders drooping. We headed to the top of the mountain.
* * *
―What?
near the top of a hot volcano.
My eyes met with a small creature wriggling among the piles of stones.
―What is it?
The accident stopped for a while. This little creature that looked like a lizard at first glance was definitely a ‘dragon’ to my knowledge.
“what. cute.”
It’s got to be serious. Cain recklessly reached out his hand saying that the baby dragon was cute. The baby dragon made an unbelievable sound of ‘Kyum’ and offered his cheek to Cain, as if he liked it.
“Please explain.”
I asked Krakchar, who knelt down and punished him.
“Take a vacation… … . It was when I was bathing in lava at the volcano.”
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Kraktsar hurriedly began to reminisce about the past.
It is said that he found a baby dragon’s egg when he was on vacation at the volcano and was bracing himself.
Shortly thereafter, the dragon hatched, and at the sound of ‘Kkya?’ That’s why I stole livestock and fish to feed this guy.
“under. So, can I buy it with money?”
Well, I know there was a special reason. Still, this is not it. what about you and me How much sh*t did you do to harmonize with humans, but you shouldn’t do that!
It was a big disappointment to Kraktsar.
“money… … There is not.”
“What? What are you talking about. I put in my salary every month so I wouldn’t be upset.”
“Yes. Gather them all… … . invest… … .”
“investment?”
thinking about it. These days, the demon world has opened its eyes to the capitalist society since it started interacting with the human world. Thanks to that, a frenzy of things like barter trading and investment was blowing.
“Yes. Lorena coin after a while… … . I overheard the news that a future business of great value was opening. All the money there… … .”
“Coin?”
“yep.”
Aigoo.
That’s about the Lorena business I was briefed on before coming here. I was bitten because it looked so dangerous, but why did the strict Krakchar get bitten?
“Aren, what are you doing these days?”
Cain was now holding the baby dragon in his arms. Do you two get along very well?
“Nope. nothing.”
Apparently Cain was curious about what was going on when Lorena’s business came up.
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Krakchar This bastard is going to be killed later. The problem was the baby dragon.
“By the way, why is the dragon here?”
Now, I look back at the setting of this world that is slowly moving away. I remember that there was definitely a setting for the dragon’s birth story… … .
“Mo, don’t you know?”
“yes?”
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Kraktsar looked up and opened his mouth.
“Dragon is a legendary word that was originally born when the world was stable and peaceful.”
“Ah, I think I read it in a children’s book too.”
Perhaps Cain had heard it before, and agreed with his words. Well, I’m sure I remember having a similar setup.
Maybe it’s because the connection was cut off, but now the memories of the Earth days have been diluted a lot, so I can’t remember exactly.
―What?
The dragon’s eyes met again. He looked at me and turned his head around and acted cute.
“He seems to like you.”
“What?”
“Hug me. ruler.”
I accidentally embraced a dragon.
Even if it was a baby, the dragon was hard like a dragon or some kind of ore. Even so, his body was very warm, perhaps showing off that he was a fire dragon. If you carry it around, it will be perfect for a fireplace in winter.
He burrowed into my arms even more.
“Look at him. do you like you more than me make me jealous Are you flirting regardless of species now? Aren?”
“No, why is the story flowing like that?”
Cain laughed and told a bloody joke. I don’t know why this guy is doing this to me. I’m not some kind of daddy.
“… … uh?”
“what’s the matter?”
Come to think of it, I am of dragon blood, right?
Is that why you pretend to be friendly? Like the same kind?
I flashed a baby dragon.
―What?
As I looked at him and his face lit up, I vaguely began to read his thoughts.
-rice.
is this kid?
It’s not because they’re of the same bloodline, it’s because they think they’ll give you the best meal!? Or do I look the most delicious?
-rice.
I understand why Kraktsar went through such hardships. They whine about being hungry, but they look so damn cute… … . When you’re a baby, anything is cute.
“Well, anyway, the appearance of a dragon is a good sign.”
Cain let out a bright smile.
The birth of the dragon was the surest proof that the path she walked was never in vain.
Maybe that’s why, honey was dripping from Cain’s eyes as he looked at Yongyong. I returned the baby dragon to Cain. Seeing them fly away, they must have seen me as prey.
“Gulp Gulp.”
They said that guardians should be alone and that they would not have children with me, but Cain really likes babies. Even if it’s a dragon.
Seeing that lovely figure makes my heart tremble a little. reassured again. Because Cain looked happy.
Wasn’t that dragon the reward for the path Cain walked? have that thought
“Cain. Would you like to raise that dragon?”
“… … uh?”
Cain paused and looked at me. What are you talking about? The eyes were saying that.
“Looks like he’s following you too. If you take Cain with you, you won’t be bored.”
The more Cain keeps the peace, the healthier the dragon will grow. That way, Cain’s heart wouldn’t rot.
“… … No, that’s right! If you ride on this kid’s back later, it’ll be great for moving around!”
“Uh… … ?”
“Krakchar. You shut up.”
“yep.”
“What do you think?”
Cain slowly looked at the dragon.
―Quye!
the dragon is talking ‘Okay!’ I said.
“Will you follow me? is he?”
“yes. You are already following.”
“Do you want to go with me?”
– Kwywoo.
The baby dragon smiled brightly.
It’s a nice two-shot. Yongyong also eagerly licked her cheek, as if he liked Cain.
Cain didn’t seem to like it either. Her face brightened even more.
“Give me a name.”
“name? Well… … .”
Cain pondered for a moment, then—
“Ain! Shall I call you A-In after your father’s and mother’s names? What do you think?”
―Quye!
I like it.
“ha ha ha! Somehow, the two of you have a child! It’s a slope!”
I was appreciating Cain’s beautiful smile, but Krakchar interrupted without notice. It is clear that he has returned to the old fool Krakchar.
Still, as Kraktsar said, a child was born between Cain and I.
father is the devil mother is human. The child is a dragon.
… … What kind of dog is this?
“Ain is Ain. Do you have to pay for your sins?”
“Yes… … ?”
“If there is such a situation, you can report it to me. Who wants to attack humans?”
“That, that.”
I just remembered a good punishment.
“Krakchar. For the next 10 years, follow Cain and act as a servant.”
“What!?”
“Yes, yes?”
Originally, this Krakchar had served as Cain’s bodyguard. It wouldn’t be a bad thing to continue the relationship that was formed then.
“It’s a sin to break the pact on your own. Any complaints?”
I came out strong. Bulbok filled his fists with demonic energy to show that death was imminent.
“Uh, uh… … .”
“Because my girlfriend is a busy body. I want you to follow along and bring that Yonggary and Cain food. understand?”
“I-I’m fine.”
Cain also declined, but I did not back down.
“All right… … .”
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Krakchar lowered his head. No matter how much you think about it, you cannot deny that you have committed a great sin.
Cain said it was okay, but he never refused.
Seeing that the dragon also said that it would take responsibility, and Krakchar didn’t take it off.
‘As expected, it was difficult.’
I went up to Cain and touched his cheek. Let’s lighten that burden now.
“Let’s greet Mr. Deckard with Ain.”
“… … yes!”
Cain laughed.