𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟒𝟑: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬?
The day after we left the Fumble fortress, we were riding our horses towards Nice.
We were going to stay in a small town and confirm something.
“Hey, is this really the cause?”
In my hand, I held a white gemstone. It was the otherworldly version of an apology stone that Noah-sama had given me when our engagement was dissolved at the church.
I’ve been keeping it in my bag, but according to Cid, it seems that this stone is somehow informing the church officials of our whereabouts.
“I was careless. I never thought Noah-sama would know Vi-sama’s location.”
Cid, holding the reins, glanced at the apology stone and looked frustrated. It seemed like he was convinced about something.
“But why would Noah-sama do such a thing? Even though he’s an innocent character addicted to stomach medicine, why would he do something like that?”
“What’s with his character that’s neither pure nor impure?”
When I hit Prince Roque and broke off the engagement, Noah-sama showed concern for me.
Since childhood, he has always been like a kind older brother to me, and I have never felt any malice, enmity, or ulterior motives from him.
And at that time, Noah-sama said.
[No matter what happens, I promise to be Miss Viara’s ally!]
Would someone like that track me down and sell me out to Fumble?
“Even though he said he’s on my side. . .”
I wanted to believe it, but I couldn’t.
I couldn’t hide my confusion.
“I’m the only one who needs to be on Vi-sama’s side~. It’s dangerous to have a man with such unreadable expressions.”
It seems that Cid has always had an aversion to Noah-sama.
Although he didn’t show it, it seems that way.
“I can feel a small amount of holy attribute magic power from that gemstone.If we communicate through crystals, we can know each other’s locations. Perhaps that gemstone is a raw crystal. . .”
It wasn’t just a beautiful gemstone.
“It was Noah who informed Henry of our whereabouts and had us captured, right?”
“What does Noah-sama gain from doing such a thing?”
“For now, nothing. We should have thrown away that gemstone when we left the country.”
It seems like he’s implying that it’s his fault for not realizing it. . .
Even though it’s not Cid’s fault.
“I brought it just in case, but should I throw it away immediately if it’s such a dangerous thing?”
“No, let me make use of it. I want to know Noah’s intentions. And I want to know why I’m being labeled as the one who kidnapped Vi-sama.”
“Well, technically you did kidnap me.”
“That’s right~! But it was a consensual abduction,so outsiders have no right to complain.”
Cid, still holding the reins, intentionally narrowed the space between his arms and enveloped me tightly in his embrace.
The warmth was too blissful, and I squinted my eyes.
“I hope this doesn’t become a flag.”
It’s true that it can be scary when happiness overwhelms you.
I didn’t want to let go anymore. The feeling welled up within me.
By the way, why did Noah-sama give me this gemstone?
I earnestly hope that it was just his kindness to know my whereabouts and help me because he has always been kind to me.
However, considering how conveniently Henry arrived at Cid’s mother’s place, Cid’s speculation seems likely to be true.
What is Noah-sama’s purpose in doing such a thing?
To monitor me? Even if he monitors me, it won’t make any difference.
What does he want to do with me?
Surely he doesn’t want to start a war or anything like that, right?
“. . .Is Noah-sama an enemy?”
My pale blue hair swayed in the wind and stuck to my cheeks. I brushed it away and leaned my face against Cid’s chest.
“For me, any man who targets Vi-sama is an enemy, no matter what kind of feelings I have.”
The horse galloped on top of a small hill, passing through the fields of wheat and reaching the entrance of the town.
“We will donate this gemstone to the church in the town of Soreal. If our prediction is correct, they will come here.”
Soreal is not a town on the way to Nice. It’s slightly to the west and not a place we would casually stop by.
If Cid’s prediction is correct, someone will come here to capture us.
“Cid, are you okay with this? Doing something like using yourself as bait.”
According to Henry, there is an order to capture Cid instead of me.
Since I am considered kidnapped by Cid, if they capture us, it will be a problem for him, not me.
Cid, who got off the horse, supported me and gently put me down on the ground.
“It’s okay. We won’t fight directly, and even if we do, i won’t lose.”
“I think so too, but. . .”
We just need to donate the gemstone to the church today and wait for someone to come from tomorrow onwards. We just need to hide and observe, so it won’t turn into a battle.
But even so, it doesn’t mean there is no danger. . .
We get off the horse and walked to the center of the town, searching for an inn for the night.
There were several small inns, and I chose one where many women were coming and going.
We gave water to the tied-up horse and fed it the grass and vegetables we bought along the way.
Cid used magic to wash the horse’s body, and I brushed it.The task made us look like a married couple. . .!. . .!
While happily taking care of the horse, I noticed that Cid was looking at me with gentle eyes.
“. . .What is it?”
I unintentionally adopt a reproachful tone, seeing him grinning by himself.
But he showed an exceptionally sweet smile and casually said,
“I’m happy.”
My heart jumped at those words.
“You’re such a smooth talker.”
“Did you say something?”
Leaning against the horse’s body, I drooped my head.
I also thought I was very happy, so I’m glad that he felt the same way. But I can’t say it.
How can Cid say it so casually?!
It frustrates me that I can’t be straightforward. There’s nothing to lose, and I should just voice what I think.
I glanced at him, and he quickly gathered the surrounding grass with magic and started cleaning up.
I want to see him completely flustered.
I secretly made up my mind.
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