Time together-2
[I couldn’t find the moonstone artifact. There are records of artifacts related to time, but even that only records remain, and it is unknown whether they actually exist.]
“…I guess so. Because I used it.”
It was because of what Adrian said that he asked to investigate the moon stone again.
Is it possible for someone to find out about my regression?
If you know whether the moon rock causes a return or something else, you will be able to think in a different direction.
There were not too many times when I had concerns about the regression itself.
No one had ever mentioned my previous episode, and I had never apologized to me like Adrian did this time, so I lived my life taking it for granted.
Wasn’t there any evidence to suggest that this regression is something only I remember, and that it might affect others?
“The possibility that he was able to see it because he was Adrian…is worth considering.”
What Adrian said were clearly my memories.
About the death I’ve been through, and about life. How does she know about it in detail?
It could have been interpreted as the power of the saintess, but I came up with a guess that this might be related to the moon stone.
Time was running out to know anything right away.
There are more than one or two things to do in the South, but I didn’t have enough time to care about the background of my return.
Today was the day to head south.
It is said that the first thing to do is to go to the south with Adrian and visit the Temple of the Moon.
The time to move alone should be taken care of.
I don’t think it will be that difficult.
If it was Berod, he’d rather have Adrian and I move separately.
northern, southern. The places I went to achieve the purpose I wanted.
In the North, everything worked out quite simply.
I defeated Bunta because I prioritized strength, and captured the head of the foreign race alone to imprint that I was not at a decent level.
It wasn’t bad to misunderstand Adele’s relationship with me.
If that’s true, at least none of your lieutenants will think badly of me.
Haven’t you done that before? That part was definitely believable.
During the week I stayed here, I tried to improve my relationship with the Paladin of the Wall Tower.
Apparently, there are so many people who think of me as ‘a bastard’,
Adrian also helped me a lot after realizing that my perception was bad.
So now I don’t get the blatant stares like I used to.
It was because I received paladin’s training together, and at least it gave me the impression that I wasn’t an idiot with no abilities like the rumors said.
Compared to Paladin, my body was poor, but I could say that my skills were similar to that of Berod.
When asked where he developed this ability… he just replied with a smile.
Wouldn’t it be a bit strange to say that he learned it while being beaten by Berod himself?
Adrian fell asleep in my arms, and another week like that.
The gains gained in this short period of time were not small.
It would be okay to point out the change in the perception that he was not a stranger but a close friend and guest of the saintess.
“It must have been about time.”
I put the letter from Arwen into my arms and slowly empty the thoughts that were filling my head.
Looking at the ticking clock, I picked up the things I had packed in advance and moved on.
smart-
I grabbed the doorknob that just happened to hear a knock and opened it, and Adrian was waiting beyond it.
It was my own worry that things would become awkward after that.
Rather, it is safe to say that they got a little closer, so Adrian, who naturally grabbed his arm, opened his mouth.
“Are you ready?”
“Yes, but where is Sir Berod?”
“I sent them separately. After all, two people ride in a wagon.”
“It is.”
If it was Berod, I think Adrian would be upset about this, but Adrian had quite a lot of expectations about going to the south.
Was it the first time you had gone this far?
I had to have a heavy goal right now, but for a few days with the Temple of the Moon as a base, it was a schedule close to sightseeing.
Didn’t I take my heart lightly at first?
It wouldn’t be known if he met Theresia, but I don’t think we’ll run into each other very often until we go far away from the Temple of the Moon.
If you have an idea, you won’t come to the Temple of the Moon.
If something happens that puts even Adrian in danger.
You won’t be able to die gracefully then.
“Robert?”
“…I forgot something for a while. It’s fine now.”
Perhaps it was strange that I didn’t speak for a long time, Adrian asked as he hugged my arm.
I had many thoughts about Theresia.
I was just going to leave it alone, but didn’t you come out and create something like this?
It was time to see the end. The relationship between Theresia and Robert Taylor had to end in the South.
I put Adrian in the carriage, and Adrian grabbed my sleeve as I was about to get on the other side.
“Sit next to me. Because I’m fine.”
“I don’t think Lord Berod will be all right, but it doesn’t matter.”
I bet he wouldn’t say anything about the saintess’ permission.
He made eye contact with Berod, who acts as the coachman of this carriage, and smiled.
It was scary at first, but now it just seemed like an inability to treat Adrian like his own daughter.
Even that, should I say it’s the kind of grandfather who can’t do anything when Adrian gets angry.
“If Berod is angry, tell me. Robert is my friend.”
“For that, I am always grateful.”
“What. It’s just… I’m sorry.”
Adrian was still quite apologetic about the ‘dream’.
Even if I say it’s okay, I used to take care of my convenience by saying that I’m not okay.
While this was burdensome, I thought there was nothing wrong with it in some way.
So, I sit next to Adrian.
Leaning on the slowly moving carriage, I looked out the window.
“Robert, have you ever contacted Miragen?”
It was after a while that I heard a voice.
I laughed at the gesture of pulling up my sleeves, but I remembered that I hadn’t contacted Mirazen once.
I made up my mind to contact him, but it seemed like he forgot about it for a while because Adrian had something to do with it.
“I’ve never done it, but I guess I should.”
“Have you never done that before? I thought you would do it at least once because it was the room where Mirazen stayed.”
“I couldn’t because of Adrian.”
“yes?”
“Because I thought about it all day. It bothered me that you cried in front of me.”
It was my own excuse for not being able to contact Mirazen,
When Adrian heard that, he let go of the sleeve holding me and let out a cough.
Looking at the slightly flushed cheeks, I realized that I had made quite a mistake.
It’s a good word to misunderstand. Especially if it is between a man and a woman.
“…That, you see.”
Adrian, dyed red all the way to his ears, stuck to the other side of the carriage and stared into the air.
I laughed for a while because it was funny, but then I realized that talking to him would only backfire.
I’d rather try contacting Mirazen.
When I took out the artifact and let the magic flow, I heard a beep.
ddu-
And then took again. A voice came from the other side along with a short sound.
It was a pretty blunt voice.
As if pouting, I smiled a little at the voice that seemed to make my lips stick out even if I didn’t see it.
-why. why did you contact me
“I called because I was curious about what you were doing.”
– You forgot about it for a week, but now you seem to be curious about what I am doing.
“I didn’t forget. Staying in the room Your Highness used to stay in, I thought about it sometimes.”
-…Uh, you must have stayed at the Wall Tower?
When I affirmed, Mirajan was slightly surprised that the other paladins had managed to allow it.
Apparently, their role must have been effective for the Wall Tower to be called a forbidden man’s zone.
If Miragen reacted this way, wouldn’t it be that Adrian gave me a lot of convenience just because I entered it?
“I got help from Adrian. Aren’t they friends?”
– Friend, I think it’s a good excuse. I wonder what the hell you did with naive Adrian, but I’m busy right now so I can’t talk for very long.
“I think things went well in the Northwest?”
The Terranite light should have been gone by now.
When I asked, Mirazen, who was quiet for a while, sighed and opened her mouth.
-Sometimes I think about it, but Prince Taylor seems to have a bit of a strange side. I didn’t even tell you, how did you know?
“I just guessed. That would be the only reason for Your Highness to be busy.”
-Terranite light exploded properly. I’d like to say it’s thanks… but strangely, when I think of the Northwest, I feel bad. I’m sorry. Are all the wounds healed?
His voice was a bit dark, so he answered with a bright smile on purpose.
As for the wound, it was okay even if it was in a much better condition than before.
Perhaps because of Adrian’s divine power, his body became stronger than before.
To my reply that it was okay, Miragen opened her mouth as if she was happy.
-From now on, I hope you don’t push yourself so hard. No matter how dangerous I am, I tend to disregard my own life too much.
“I will be careful.”
-It’s not a problem to be careful, I heard you’re going to the south this time too. Anyway, I don’t say things like this. Please, if you think of me at all.
Mirazen, who hesitated, whispered softly.
There was a slight tremor in his voice.
A mixture of worry, pity, and sympathy for me spread gently.
Unlike usual, his voice was quite soft, so I just listened to it in silence.
– Please come back safely. Reply that you know
“…All right.”
– I can’t believe it even if I said this. Next time I contact you, please let Adrian’s voice be heard. Aren’t you supposed to be together now?
“I’m with you, but I don’t think you’re in a state to talk.”
-Are you doing it yourself? I see. Then contact me later, because I’m pretty busy. take care!
Looking at Adrian, who was still staring into space,
Mirajen, who emphasized that he was busy, answered that he would understand.
I don’t know if I can keep my promise of not getting hurt this time.
It would be nice if I could protect it, but the South wasn’t such a generous land.
With a click, I looked at the artifact that had lost contact with it.
It didn’t seem like a bad thing to keep in touch often.
When thoughts get complicated, isn’t she the kind of woman who makes you feel better just by listening to her voice?
The thoughts that had become complicated by my return and the moonstone had disappeared before I knew it.
Putting the artifact into his arms, he sneaked closer to Adrian, who was now feeling pretty well.
“Lo, Robert? Have you been in touch?”
“Yes, just finished. But why are you so surprised? I just got closer.”
“My arm reached…”
Didn’t you hold your hand well when you said you were anxious? Seeing this reaction, I laughed for some reason.
Heading south has complicated meanings to me, but for just this moment I was able to forget all about it.
Adele, Adrian, and Mirajenna. Could everyone in this life be like that to me?
With Adrian’s reddened face behind him, they clung to each other and looked out the window.
Thanks to the speed of the horse, the scenery quickly changed.
The closer you get to the south, the thicker the forest and trees, each reaching towards the sky, is covered by the sun and casts a shadow.
Darkness descends on the sunlight breaking through each branch,
In the darkness, he finally realizes that the South is approaching.
The shadows of the dark forest ate the road, and only the lanterns of the wagons revealed the road beyond.
This grimness is a warning from the South to us.
dark and muddy.
Isn’t this chaotic and violent land, once inhabited by a dragon who tried to steal the sun?
Dagdak-
Only the clattering of horses’ hooves cut across the silence.
So we were on our way.
Towards the place where the shadows of this forest deepen.
To be precise, toward the south.