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Day three of our escape abroad.
According to the information Cid gathered from the tavern and mercenaries, it seems that my pursuers have not entered Fumble yet.
While I was getting ready, Cid watered the horses and loaded our few belongings.
βVi-sama, we will be making the horses run a lot today. Are you feeling alright?β
Completely forgetting about what happened yesterday, Cid looked down at me with a gentle smile.
But I had already changed the destination in my mind for today.
βYes, Iβm fine. Letβs head to Welhinesta right away.β
β. . .Huh?β
I grabbed onto the horseβs mane and climbed onto its back. Cid blinked his eyes and showed rare signs of agitation on his face.
βI told you thereβs no need to go.β
Resting my hand on the saddle, I tell Cid with a furrowed brow.
βOh, really? But I clearly said yesterday that I have to go and thank her.β
βWas that what you meant?! Are you really planning to go?!β
Of course. While it may be a bit of a detour since Welhinesta is inland, but itβs not in the opposite direction. The point of our journey is going to Nice anyway. It should be fine even if weβre a day or two late.
βReally?β
Looking down from atop the horse, I can see Cidβs face clearly. Itβs rare to be looked up to, and I feel like I could get lost in his gaze, but I quickly turn my gaze forward.
βIf we donβt go now, we might never get the chance, right?β
Cid is quite stubborn, so once he has decided to protect me, he would prioritize my safety over his own homeland.
βDonβt assume that parents and cats will be there forever.β
βWhatβs that saying?β
Itβs a phrase that our house steward used to say.
Itβs a saying for when a cat escapes from home, but as someone who has already lost both parents, I feel that if thereβs a chance to meet, I should take it.
If heβs this close, Itβs unacceptable for them not to meet.
Cid laughed as if giving up and agreed to go to Welhinesta, always accommodating my wishes.
βThey might have already moved by now, you know~?β
βIf thatβs the case, Onii-sama should have told Cid that yesterday. He wonβt let his target escape.β
βTarget, huh.β
Yes. There are countless possibilities that even if we go, we may not be able to meet. The chances of meeting are probably lower. But even so, we wonβt know unless we go and try.
βIf weβre going, weβre going! Itβs a picnic, and the weather is nice.β
βWeβll arrive in the evening.β
βOh, then we need to hurry. Get on quickly.β
Ending the conversation forcefully, Cid reluctantly mounted the horse. What if he gets angry? I couldnβt bring myself to turn around.
But his hand holding the reins wrapped around me just like yesterday, and he was as gentle as always.
But instead of leaving immediately, he buried his head on my left shoulder.
βCid?!β
I was startled, and my shoulder jerked. But Cid just rested his head there, making an affectionate sound.
βJust a little longer, like this.β
βO-Okay. . .β
He is going to meet his mother for the first time in sixteen years. Maybe heβs nervous. . . Thinking that, I suddenly had an urge to gently stroke his hair. As I tried to reach out my hand, he suddenly lifted his head.
βOops!β
βYes! Letβs go! Departing now!β
So fast! He recovered so fast!!
I wish we could have stayed like this a little longer. . .!
Cid lightly kicked the horseβs belly and quickly left the innβs premises.
The sea breeze tickled my nose, And I could see many small white birds along the coastal road.
As the speed gradually increased, I realized that I couldnβt keep my eyes open.
βIsnβt this a bit too fast?! Are you using magic?!β
The wind grazing my ears was so painful, and instead of a gentle whooshing sound, It was a thunderous roar.
Weβve only just left the town, and yet weβre going at this speed without crashing into the merchantsβ carriages?!
βVi-sama said, βWe need to hurry!'βΒ
βBut this is rushing too much!!β
The wind blowing directly at us was so strong that I completely relied on Cidβs back. He wrapped me with his arms to keep me from falling, but my eyes were tightly shut and I could barely breathe.
βNow, letβs go on a picnic together!β
Cid said with a strangely cheerful voice.
Is this his way of being mean to me,For forcibly changing the destination and meddling in his affairs?!
He rested his chin on my shoulder and held me tightly, even more closely than necessary.
If it werenβt Cid, I would have elbowed him, but in my heart, I whispered, βThank you.β
Itβs a big mistake to think that Iβll be in a constant state of agitation. Even if my face feels hot and feels like itβs burning, Iβll show that I can enjoy this rewarding time!!
However, I wished he would speak in a softer voice near my ear. It sends shivers down my spine, and my heart feels like itβs about to burst.
βVi-sama, I hope I can reunite with my mother, you know?β
βHuh? Of course, I do.β
βIn that case, please reward me when I meet her and fulfill your expectations.ββ
βA reward?β
βYes.β
βIs ten gold coins enough?β
βWhat a rich idea! Thatβs not what I meant.β
Then what does he want? What does Cid want. . .What does Cid want to eat?
βCheese-filled rolled omelette!β
He mentioned wanting to eat it the day before yesterday. I can understand everything about Cid. Truly the power of love. Hooray for my memory!
βWell, letβs discuss it later.β
βUh, um. Yes, thatβs right. Iβll give you anything I can.β
βYou said it. . .Iβm looking forward to it, Vi-sama.β
What is it? Why does his voice sound slightly threatening?
Itβs like he enjoys tormenting his prey. . .
Is he plotting something?
Well, itβs not like I, a fallen noble daughter, have much to offer as a reward.Β
If I put a ribbon on myself and said, βIβm the reward,β Iβll probably be looked at with cold eyes. I need to think of something more appropriate.