159 – Change (7)

“I will defeat the devil. I’m serious?”

Lowered her voice and asked Catalina.

Even talking about it is something that cannot be done carelessly.

To that extent, the Demon King was an absolute being.

But Catalina’s voice was unstoppable.

“Yes. “I plan to defeat the Demon King and become a hero.”

Hero. A title that can only be held by those who have defeated the Demon King.

Therefore, it was also Erina’s class, which had a record of defeating the Demon King.

But can she become a hero when she is also defeated by Katrin, her four great blades?

“It might be reckless.”

At my words, Catalina scrunched up her face and spat.

“I’m already tired of hearing that kind of thing.”

Has everyone around me already been talking about this?

Of course her ridicule would come back to her.

But she confidently revealed her aspirations.

“I will defeat the devil and become the strongest person in the world.”

The reason she lives. To become the strongest warrior in the world.

Although this is a very arrogant statement, it is something she can say because it is her.

“Anyway, what are you planning to do?”

This time, a question came back from Catalina.

The reason why I have struggled to become stronger until now.

To kill the demon king and save the goddess.

To uncover Erina’s lies.

To find a way to return to my hometown.

But among these, there was no answer to give to Catalina.

“Well. “There is no particular purpose.”

Then Catalina snorted and rested her arms on her table.

“Don’t say nonsense. “There’s no way someone without a purpose would fight Catherine so cruelly.”

“I had no choice but to survive.”

Even though I knew it was a nonsensical answer, I had no choice but to give it.

Catalina is not her colleague, and she is not a very soft-spoken person.

She avoided answering by just making excuses.

Later, she seemed to have noticed her vagueness and sighed.

“Why are you suddenly hiding the reason?”

“…”

“Yes. “If you don’t want to talk, don’t talk.”

She seemed to be irritated and gulped down her drink.

I’m a little sorry, but I couldn’t help it.

Because I knew she wouldn’t understand in the first place.

Instead of answering, I poured a glass full of alcohol.

“You are the closest person to a hero so far.”

“Well, that’s right.”

Two of the Four Blades, Ragnar and Catherine, were slaughtered.

Although no one knows, he also killed a member of the Demon King’s army named Alfred.

In addition, he even killed the legendary Snow Maiden.

A feat that even the capital’s knights could not achieve.

This was accomplished by a party of only five people.

“Yes! Do you know how unlucky it is to act like it’s nothing about such a topic?”

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Catalina suddenly raises her voice and takes a sip of her drink.

All I could do was just watch her run amok as if she was unfair.

“Ha… Just wait and see. “I will definitely kill the devil with my own hands.”

“Yes. “I look forward to it.”

Perhaps offended by my sarcasm, Catalina got up from the table.

She immediately picked up her own great sword and lashed out at her Malcolm.

“Malcolm. “Get up quickly.”

“I understand. Sister.”

As if he couldn’t stop him, Malcolm followed Catalina.

Unlike Catalina, he calmly bowed his head and greeted her.

“I’m sorry. “My sister was very drunk.”

“No. Don’t mind.”

Have we gotten used to Catalina being irritated or raising her voice?

Now, I felt like I was complaining a little too much than others.

“Stop talking nonsense and come quickly.”

“Yes. All right. Sister.”

While Malcolm was greeting us, Catalina was paying at her counter.

The owner’s eyes widened as he handed over a handful of gold from the bundle.

The money left over after paying for all the food we ate.

She waved her hand as if it was no big deal.

“The remaining gold is just a tip.”

“Ah, yes! Thank you!”

With the owner’s lively voice, she turned around and headed toward the door.

Seeing her appearance, Malcolm hurriedly followed her.

“See you later.”

“Ha… okay.”

Catalina accepts my greeting.

I thought lunch would end with a farewell.

Just before she left the door, her steps stopped.

“Oh, and.”

“Huh?”

“Tell the girl next to me to straighten her face.”

With those words, Catalina closed the door and left.

Only then could I see Erina sitting on my right.

Her face went from white to muddy.

My pupils were shaking so much that I couldn’t keep my gaze still.

She seemed frightened, and her body was shaking slightly.

“Erina. What’s the matter.”

“…”

This time, Erina shuts her mouth and avoids gaze.

I forced my hand out to her and held her hand.

Then I guess I calmed down a bit and the tremors subsided.

Her complexion was still not good.

“Erina. “Are you in any pain?”

Even Celica was looking at her with concern in her eyes.

“Are you unwell? “Tell me if anything hurts.”

“No. “I’m fine…”

A lethargic and listless voice.

This is an answer that does not suit Erina at all.

This situation has been going on since yesterday.

She said this several times, but Erina only continued her blatant lies.

‘It can’t go on like this.’

Although the usual fights with people or unexpected behavior have disappeared.

I didn’t want to see him helpless like this.

It would have been better to show anger or frustration as usual.

Maybe it’s because of the people around me that I don’t open my mouth.

“Everyone, let’s wake up.”

I woke up in a somewhat desolate atmosphere.

I carefully stood up as I held Erina’s hand and pulled her towards her.

It’s clear that he doesn’t seem to hate me, but he just follows my intentions.

He was taking a completely passive attitude.

She felt like she would have to have her conversation with her as soon as she got back.

“Let’s go back to the healing center first.”

“Yes. All right.”

Kayla came closer to support me.

Then she naturally distanced herself from Erina.

Kayla stayed by my side.

Erina always stayed by my side, and Kayla just followed behind her.

Now the position has become completely opposite.

“I will help you. “My lord.”

Kayla narrows the distance between her and me in the name of helping me.

It was clearly something Erina did as if she wanted to see it.

Kayla also noticed her change and took advantage of her loophole.

“Haa…”

When will both of them be able to shake off their obsession?

Perhaps I am imagining the impossible.

***

“Erina. “Come sit here.”

“Yes…”

Erina obeyed my words and sat down on the bed calmly.

It is an extremely cautious and passive movement.

Has the habit of always ripping up the blankets before going to bed disappeared?

“Erina. “If anything happens, please tell me.”

Then she stubbornly shook her head.

He even smiled as if it was okay.

“It’s nothing. Seohyun.”

But why?

Erina’s bright expression was full of fatigue.

“Did you have trouble sleeping?”

“No…”

No matter how I looked at it, it couldn’t have been that way.

He fell asleep right next to me and had no problems until I woke up in the morning.

“Is there anything you want to say to me?”

“No. No…”

“Then it’s not like it hurts or anything, right?”

Questions that have already been asked several times.

She still expressed only negative intentions.

She just sighed as her attitude continued to not change.

“Don’t worry. “I don’t mind.”

It seems she answered with some strength of her own.

Anyone could see that I felt like I was overdoing it.

“Then is there anything you want to do?”

“Is this what you want to do…?”

“Yes. “How can I feel better?”

Then the reaction changed a little.

Suddenly, her eyes sparkled with vitality, and she fell into trouble.

Let her wait calmly for her answer.

“I want to lie in bed and hug you.”

The answer turned out to be less important than I expected.

If that’s the case, wouldn’t you be able to do it right now?

“Yes. Then lie down.”

I immediately pulled Erina’s body closer and leaned against her bed.

We put our bodies together, spread out the blanket, and rested on one pillow.

Then her once pale face turned red.

“Are you feeling a little better now?”

“Yes…”

This is the first positive answer I’ve heard in a long time.

Then she picked out her favorite behavior and did it for her.

He stroked my head, hugged me, and told me I loved him.

Finally, after giving a short kiss.

“I love you too…”

She was finally able to see Erina’s genuine smile.

But her voice was still full of anxiety and nervousness.

Even though we have made it this far, what is the problem?

Although she seems to be feeling temporarily better now.

Fundamentally, the problem was not solved.

‘Is this perhaps puberty…?’

Because she acted like a very young child.

Did he suddenly become wise when he saw me injured?

I even had this ridiculous thought.

I was thinking about sharing her warmth with Erina for a while.

“Seohyun.”

Erina finally opened her mouth first.

“Yes. What’s the matter?”

You must have spoken to me because you had something to say.

Speak in as calm a tone as possible.

Erina asked a question with an expression that made her look like she was about to cry.

“Seohyun is always on my side…?”

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