𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲
The day after Lapis’s confession.
Today, Yuisis is set to give a tour of the town.
The women got dressed and excitedly headed to the mansion where Yuisis was waiting.
Kid tried to go to the town’s tavern, but was caught by Ridelle to carry the luggage. Nisrok looked sleepy but was in agony after being kicked by Leivinia.
Albero was hearing various stories about the lordship from Bartholomew. They are scheduled to meet up for lunch.
Bartholomew says, puffing on her pipe,
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“Honestly, we didn’t have to talk about this today.”
“Well, uh. . . . . .”
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Frankly, it was difficult to face Lapis.
Therefore, Albero declined the town tour, saying he would learn the ropes of lordship from Bartholomew. It was decided he’d join for lunch as he felt he could at least manage a meal.
Of course, he’ll eventually have to give an answer.
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“Youth, huh. . . . . .”
“N, No, I mean…”
“Fufu, did something happen last night?”
“?!”
“Hit the mark, huh? Hahaha, even if you’re the strongest summoner, you’re still a kid.”
“~~~.”
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Albero blushes.
Albero, who has no experience in romance, was overwhelmed by Lapis’s direct affection. Therefore, he doesn’t know what to do, even though he said he’d give an answer.
Bartholomew exhales smoke.
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“In my case, I slept with a mercenary partner and had Yuisis. . . . . .I really don’t understand love. After giving birth to Yuisis, my husband went to war and disappeared. And then, when she was ten, she met Yorha-sama. Life had been a series of hardships until then.”
“Hmm. . . . . .”
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Frankly, Bartholomew’s stories don’t seem to help Albero much.
However, it’s more interesting than hearing about lordship.
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“So, Yorha started gathering subordinates when she was ten? . . . . . .Amazing.”
“She seemed so worldly, older than her age. . . . . .She wanted me and Yuisis for our Summoned beast’s power and asked us to join. She wanted to entrust us with a territory that wasn’t influenced by the royal family.”
“So, you’ve been here for five years?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“. . . . . .”
“Oh, I might be attached to this land, but I really don’t want to be a lord. I’d prefer to run a small tavern and peacefully wait for my husband, whose fate is unknown.”
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Bartholomew seems serious.
Indeed, it seems Albero should inherit this territory.
Albero puts down the documents he was reading with Bartholomew.
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“Um, Bartholomew-san. . . . . .I will do my best.”
“Yes, I’m counting on you.”
“I. . . . . .will do my best.”
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Albero murmured again.
He voiced it, for the sake of returning here after everything is done.
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◇◇◇◇◇◇
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Just before noon, when leaving the mansion, a Gryphon descended from the sky.
“Albero, get on.”
“Ah, my apologies. You came to pick me up?”
“Hmm, well, yeah.”
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Albero easily climbed onto the Gryphon’s back, now familiar with it.
He sat next to Ashe. Being next to a childhood friend like Ashe was comforting. If it had been Lapis, he might have felt nervous.
The Gryphon ascended slowly, dancing in the sky.
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“Hmm, the sky always feels so good.”
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The Gryphon is a 『flying type』.
While there are many summoned beasts that can fly, not many can carry people. Thus, those summoned beasts capable of carrying passengers are called 『flying types』.
Ashe held down her flowing emerald-green hair.
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“The wind feels nice. . . . . .I love both the back of the Gryphon and this sky.”
“Me too. By the way, the first time we rode the Gryphon, we were twelve, right? It was scary at first.”
“Yeah. Back then, the Gryphon was the size of a small bird and got along with Mog. Mog was scared of the sky.”
“Ah, brings back memories. Speaking of which, Fugil-niisan once told us to ride, didn’t he?”
“Yeah, he did. But we got scared halfway and stopped.”
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The two became engrossed in reminiscing.
Albero, speaking with Ashe, felt at ease.
Then, it happened.
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“Hey, Albero. Do you remember our promise?”
“Promise?. . . . . .What was it?”
“That you would make me your bride.”
“. . . . . .Huh?”
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Ashe looked at Albero with a serious expression.
Albero realized. Ashe’s eyes had the same sparkle as Lapis’s the previous night.
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“I am neither a noble nor anything special, just from the servant lineage of the Rushout family. But. . . . . .I’ve always liked Albero, who has been with me since childhood. I love him deeply.”
“Wha, what are you. . . . . .”
“Albero, make me your bride.”
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It was sudden.
Ashe, after her serious expression, now had tears in her eyes, her face and ears red.
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“I know about Lapis, and it’s strange for me to say this all of a sudden. . . . . .but I can’t stand the thought of you leaving me behind. . . . . .please.”
“. . . . . .Ashe.”
“Sorry for saying something weird. . . . . .but it’s all true.”
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After saying that, Ashe faced forward.
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『. . . . . .Kyuuuu』
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The Gryphon turned its face to Albero… its eyes seemed to say 『Don’t wimp out now』.
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