𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟒: 𝐂𝐢𝐝 𝐈 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰
When the angry voice of Onii-sama could no longer be heard from the communication set, I pushed aside Cid who was dazed and spoke to Onii-sama.
“I’m sorry for worrying you. Yesterday was a camping trip.”
I deliberately didn’t mention that we were able to communicate this morning.
“Vi! Are you doing well? Have you encountered any troubles? Do you have enough money?”
Even though he had given me plenty of gold and silver coins, I didn’t expect him to worry about my finances.
I replied with a wry smile.
“I’m fine. Cid has been taking good care of me, so I was able to sleep peacefully during our first camping trip.”
I wanted to forget about how I ended up completely relaxed and fell asleep draped across his thigh.
“Seriously, I even contacted Aunt with a crystal because you said you were going to Fumble. I was surprised when Galius, who came back, told me you changed your destination to Nice.”
“Fumble is unstable, according to Cid.”
“That may be true, but if you go to Aunt’s place in the Calasia region near Fumble, it should be peaceful and safe, right? It’s a natural fortress surrounded by mountains on three sides.”
Huh? Is that so?
When I glanced at Cid, he looked awkwardly away, avoiding eye contact. Even though he knew Aunt’s house was safe, he still wanted to go to Nice.
“Cid~?”
I feel like I need to press him for an answer.
“Why don’t you want to go to Fumble?”
“It’s not that I don’t want to. . .Ethan-sama! Nice is safer, isn’t it?!”
Cid asked for help from my brother, who had just scolded us, as if seeking assistance. But my brother casually said something unexpected.
“Nice is indeed safe, and it’s a fair country with a parliamentary system. But Cid, don’t you want to see your family in Fumble?”
“Ethan-samaaaa!!!”
――Click!!
Oh, he hung up the communication.
And then the communication set lit up again, and the sound resumed. The response came back incredibly fast!
――Beep. . .
However, Cid mercilessly ended the call.
At least he could have answered, he’s my Onii-sama after all.
Well, I’ll reconnect over there later.
But what does he mean that Cid has family in Fumble?
When I looked at Cid with half-closed eyes, he had a very bitter expression.
Maybe he doesn’t want to talk about it.
He must not want to talk about it since we’ve never discussed such matters before. I’ve heard that his mother is alive, but I have no idea where she is, what kind of person she is, or what life is like for Cid’s family.
“Hey, what does he mean by your family is in Fumble?”
The atmosphere changed as I asked, and Cid remained silent for a while.
Since I didn’t mind if he didn’t want to talk, I made tea and organized my belongings, waiting for him to speak whenever he felt ready.
“Vi-sama.”
“Hmm?”
When I looked up, Cid had an unusually serious expression.
I put away the communication set and sat down next to him on the bed.
Cid was tightly clenched his fist on his knee, and when I gently touched it, it felt cold. I tried to warm it up by placing both hands over it, but he quickly turned it around and held my hands tightly.
“I have family in Fumble.”
“I see. . .”
“My mother, her remarriage partner, and a younger brother born from their relationship. However, I have never met my stepfather or my brother.”
His low voice echoed in the quiet room.
Whether he was deliberately trying to hide his emotions or not, Cid continued his words in a calm manner.
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