89 – The beach where the Milky Way flows (9)
When something unexpected popped out of the bag, Einer stepped back in surprise.
“What is that?!”
“Huh? This? Ah, this is a gift!”
“A gift?”
“Wait a minute?”
Ael put his hand into the bag and took out other things.
A thick and tough leather belt with something hanging on it came out of Ael’s hand.
Einer knew immediately what it was.
Tactical belt.
A multi-purpose belt that can be used to hang and store longswords, greatswords, and other mission-necessary items, just like the one you are currently wearing on your waist.
Is that a gift?
How on earth did Ael come up with such an idea?
The belt just happened to be worn out, so I was thinking about getting a new one….
“This… Is a wedding proposal gift from me to my master… I was originally planning to prepare something like a ring, but I thought he might like something like this more…”
Einor carefully accepted the tactical belt that Ael held out.
The tactical belt was of high quality, made of sophisticated and strong leather in a dark cedar color.
The thick and tough belt’s border was delicately woven with strong threads and looked sturdy, while the roughly hard belt buckle was heavy and had a deep shine.
The belt was equipped with pockets and holders, allowing for practical storage of various tools and weapons.
Practical design that allows you to move around without much trouble even while wearing a long sword, a large sword, a baton, a rope, first aid tools, a whistle, a signal flare, and many other things.
The name ‘Einer Capod’ was engraved next to the belt buckle.
Of course, it was an expensive and luxurious handmade product that could not be compared with the supplies of the Port Security Force.
“Wow, this is….”
“I don’t know if you’ll like it… It looks like the master’s belt is very worn, and when I look at it again, I see that he’s not wearing a great sword. So…”
Einor pulled out a greatsword from its smooth leather sheath.
The light of the Milky Way and blue waves flowed coolly on the surface of the black ebony-like greatsword.
As expected, Einer’s name is engraved on the side of the blade that meets the handle of the great sword.
“Do you like it…? It’s insignificant and insignificant compared to what I’ve received from my master so far…”
“No, Ael. It’s so good.”
On the spot, Aner transferred all the leather belts he was wearing to the new belt gifted by Ael.
Einer, who had it on his waist, threw the belt he was holding into the sea with all his might.
“Does it suit you?”
When Aner slightly turned to his side, Ael clapped and loved it.
“It looks good on you! It feels like you were born to wear it!”
“Thank you. I never thought I would receive a gift like this. It’s a much better gift than a ring.”
“Hey, I’m glad you liked it…”
Ael laughed bitterly.
“Oh, I have prepared something too.”
Einer rummaged through his pocket and pulled out a small velvet box.
Aner, kneeling on one knee on the blue, wave-filled sandy beach, opened the lid of the box.
“Marry me, Ael.”
Inside the box, a star from the sky was shining.
“Gasp…!”
Ael, who realized it was a diamond ring, covered her mouth.
“For me, everyday life with you is the greatest happiness. Seeing your face first thing when I wake up in the morning is the beginning of the day, and talking to you before going to sleep is the end of the day. My day is complete only when you are there.”
“Master….”
“Time with you is the most precious moment to me. Your laughter, your eyes, and even your touch all make my life more meaningful. Now I can’t imagine everyday life without you.”
The tears flowing down Ael’s cheeks sparkled like living jewels containing starlight and blue waves.
“Just like your name means, you are unexpected luck to me. You are an unchanging compass and a lighthouse that always stands there. I want to be with you for the rest of my life.”
Aner took out her ring and put it on Ael’s ring finger.
“Marry me.”
A enslaved Palling escaped from a cargo ship on a trade ship, stole his rope saw, and cut off his horn.
I hid around the dockside and the market to find a ship heading to Berabce.
Then, I was so hungry that I pickpocketed the fish Einer had.
As if that wasn’t enough, he was caught by Einer while stealing bananas.
Aener pretended not to have seen Ael.
Ael was able to escape.
However, I saw Einer crawling into a collapsed building, risking his life for citizens in danger.
For someone who did her a favor, Ael risked being captured and helped Aener.
There, Einer helped Ael escape for the second time.
Ael received help from Einer twice and recognized that he was a good person.
So I followed him home and asked for help.
You decide your own destiny, and heaven helps those who help themselves.
Ael created his own destiny, and heaven helped him.
The demon who was sold as a slave is now receiving a marriage proposal from his savior with a ring on his hand.
Even if you search the entire continent and the oldest epics, you will not find a story like mine.
“Thank you….”
Ael sobbed and smiled.
“Thank you, master… Thank you for proposing marriage to an unremarkable girl like me… Thank you for saving me and treating me so kindly… Thank you for choosing to marry me…”
“Thank you, too. For coming to me. For liking me. For deciding to stay by my side.”
“I’m really, really happy…!”
Ael hugged Einor’s neck.
“I’m so happy I think I’m going to die!”
“You can’t die. This is just the beginning.”
Ael pressed his cheek against Einer’s with an extremely happy smile.
Ael, who had been hugging Aner for a while, opened her mouth.
“Of course, master.”
“Why?”
“Where did you find out the meaning of my name?”
“Isn’t it a demon language? As far as I know, that’s it.”
“It’s a demonic word, but you misunderstood its meaning.”
“Oh, is that so? Then what does it mean?”
“It’s not unexpected luck, it’s ‘everyday happiness.'”
Hearing that, Einer laughed out loud.
“That’s a really amazing name!”
Ael. Everyday happiness.
That’s right. Ael is my daily happiness.
I always see Ael when I open and close my eyes in the morning.
If that’s not everyday happiness, what is it?
“Ahh! I’m so happy! I’m going crazy!!”
Ael screamed in love at the Milky Way while holding Einer.
“From now on, everyone please call me Ael Capod!!”
A really cute and lovely child. Ael.
* * * * *
Lamia, who was left alone in her house, stood at the window and looked out at the sea off Daham.
In the distance, I saw a small boat slowly moving through the current toward an uninhabited island.
That place is a mysterious island with blue waves that Ael always wanted to go to.
The master is planning to propose to Ael over there.
Good idea.
The boat disappeared into the shadow of the island.
Will Ael successfully propose marriage without being nervous?
I wonder if the owner will like the gift that Ael chose after several days of thinking.
I have a lot of questions, but I won’t be able to hear them today.
Because Lamia is asleep now.
Before she went to bed, she gave water to the cantavera.
Cantavera plants that live in areas with a lot of rain need to be watered several times a day.
Cantavera wears water? Flower buds? Anyway, something opened.
“Where have you two gone?”
“I went to propose. To the deserted island in front of me.”
“They say hello. If we’ve already made up our minds, we can just live together. Why go through the trouble of crossing the ocean?”
“I don’t understand either. But they say humans do that.”
“Aren’t demons human?”
“Compared to us, they are just like humans.”
“Is that so?”
Cantavera asked, shaking.
“But aren’t you getting married or something?”
“There are only females in Lamia. She has no desire to reproduce and she reproduces as*xually and lays eggs alone.”
“That’s such an old-fashioned and boring species. You live alone your whole life, right? Aren’t you lonely?”
“If people had known loneliness, they would have gone extinct a long time ago.”
“Haaah. What a boring b*tch.”
Lamia poured out the remaining water without saying anything.
Cantavera, feeling good after being drenched in water, cleared his throat.
Then she began to sing softly, turning her flower buds toward the Milky Way that filled the sky.
Two people far away under the moonlight
The shadow that holds my breath and makes my heart pound
I guess we’re having sweet dreams for each other
The two swaying shadows dance the dance of love.
Those two hearts are like burning starlight under the night sky
Oh, what is that love?
We only look at each other and look away.
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That hot heart that you try to hide but can’t
Their gaze spreads across the night sea
It’s like listening to each other’s hearts.
Their own love song fluttering in the evening wind
I know the end anyway
Why are you acting so troubled?
Just accept my heart
Listen to the rhythm of my heart
Anywhere in this world
This moment that only the two of us can feel
Why are you so worried?
Isn’t it enough to love someone?