166 – Nervous Mind (3)

Unlike previous journeys, the road to the capital was leisurely.

Because he was accompanied by numerous guards, there was no need to go out on a monster attack.

There was no reason to rush, so it was going to take a while to arrive.

But the good thing is that there is no need to camp.

As the sun was going down, I was able to move to a nearby village and rest comfortably.

It’s a small town with no name, but it offers delicious food, soft beds, and even warm water.

It was a suitable village to rest for a day.

“Haa…”

As he soaked in the small open-air bath, his entire body relaxed.

But at the same time, a throbbing pain began to ache in my shoulder.

In the end, she took off the bandages that Celica had carefully put on her.

A shoulder that is hideously distorted and covered in white bruises.

When I touched her wound, I could feel the residue of black salt sticking to it like residual fire.

At least, according to Celica, she is not getting any worse.

‘Treatment will be impossible.’

There was no way to treat permanent injuries in the game.

A pain that you will have to carry for the rest of your life.

Suddenly, resentment towards the game company welled up in her heart.

‘Damn it. ‘Why did they put in such an unreasonable system?’

No matter how realistic it may be, it is ultimately a game.

You put a lot of irrationality in it and then get over it just because it’s realistic.

Apart from the ridiculous ending, there was a reason it was criticized.

Anyway, I had to find a way to soothe the pain.

‘I wonder if I’ll feel better if I apply ice.’

She unleashed her magical energy and released a chill that froze her wounds.

Then the pain prickling my skin seemed to subside a little.

Although it is a temporary measure, it has reached a level where it is not intrusive.

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Instead, there was a problem.

‘I’m feeling a little sluggish.’

When using her left arm, it felt a little difficult.

It won’t be a big problem in everyday life, but it will act as a penalty in battle.

It would be nice to find a way to alleviate the pain.

I felt like I needed to find a way to fight while still enduring the pain.

While I was soaking in the hot water in the bathhouse.

I could hear a rumbling sound along with the wind.

I don’t know who it is, but it’s a clear human voice.

“Haaa…”

I couldn’t hear the sound accurately, but I was able to predict it.

It was obvious that Erina was watching me from somewhere.

Hearing voices means there are at least two people.

In other words, Erina and Kayla were fighting.

‘…’

In the end, I decided to wake up first before enjoying the bath properly.

***

“Get out now.”

Erina sharpened her edge and pushed her colleagues forward.

The people in front of her are Kayla and Tyria.

Except for Serika, all the remaining members were gathered.

And the situation was extremely difficult.

“What are you doing here?”

“…”

“Even though you pretend to be quiet in front of your lord, you haven’t been able to overcome your habit of voyeurism.”

Unlike usual, Kayla was harsh.

In fact, she was always careful and polite with her words when she was with Seohyun.

There was no need for her to show her manners now.

In the past, she treated Erina with respect because she thought of her master.

Kayla was no longer suffering.

“Get away from Seohyun.”

“You go away. “Don’t you know how much pain your master is in?”

They scolded each other and exchanged harsh words.

The reason why the two do not fight physically.

Because neither of them want to disappoint Seohyun.

“…”

“…”

A confrontation continues with each other glaring at each other.

And there was one more person caught in the middle.

“Anyway, why are you here, Tyria?”

“Oh, that…” I am…”

Tyria’s body shrivels as a spark suddenly catches her.

In the first place, Tyria had no intention of spying on Seohyun.

When Seohyun said she was going to take her bath, she felt puzzled when she saw Kayla secretly following her.

As he continued to follow Kayla, she ended up being caught by Erina.

“I just…”

But there was no way those two people could understand her situation.

“Could it be that you were trying to spy on my lord taking a bath?”

“No! “I never meant to do that!”

As her voice grew louder in embarrassment, Kayla quickly covered her mouth.

This is a bush close to the public bathhouse.

If you weren’t careful, Seohyun could have heard you.

Kayla checked her bathroom just in case.

“Oh…?”

I noticed that there was no one in the open-air bath.

Seohyun, who had been soaking in the hot springs just a little while ago, suddenly disappeared.

He has already left for another place.

In other words, the two ended up losing Seohyun.

The moment they realized that fact, Erina and Kayla acted quickly.

No matter who was first, I ran out to find him.

“Huh…?”

And only Tyria, unable to understand her situation, was left in a daze and left in the forest.

After everyone disappeared in an instant and I was left alone.

Tyria was left alone and sighed.

‘What on earth are these people?’

In her eyes, Erina and Kayla were both special among all special species.

Even though she didn’t know much about her humans, she was sure of this much.

Also, I felt pity for Seohyun.

I can’t believe I have to deal with two such unruly lovers.

I could understand why he was always so tired.

‘I feel so sorry.’

A hero who defeated two of the Four Blades and decided to oppose the Demon King.

It bothered me that he had to suffer only from women.

‘If it were me, for Seohyun…’

Left alone in the forest, Tyria was lost in thought.

Her mind was still in confusion.

Is Seohyun really interested in him?

But if you think about his usual attitude towards himself, he was subtle.

He was my future companion, nothing more, nothing less.

But when he thought back to what had happened in Hell Wood Forest, his mind came back to him.

The man who told him everything, put an end to it, and even saved his life.

‘At least I am to him…’

He always wanted to be a comfortable being.

Unlike Erina and Kayla, she silently helps him.

When he is tired and tired, he is the one who can comfort him and give him strength.

It seemed like Seohyun needed someone like that right now.

‘In that way, Seohyun began to rely on me more and more, and then…’

The light thoughts gradually became deeper and led to delusions.

“Tyria?”

Tyria was startled by the sudden male voice and ended up taking a step back.

And in front of her was Seohyun.

“Ah, Seohyun…?”

Why is he here?

Even before I could understand the situation, I realized that Seohyun was looking at me with suspicion.

“What are you doing here?”

“Oh, that’s… “

Tyria couldn’t respond properly to the sudden meeting.

Seohyun smiled as if it was okay and approached her.

“Were you taking a walk by any chance?”

“Ah, yes! “I wanted to look around the forest for a while…”

“Have you ever seen Erina and Kayla?”

Then Tyria reflexively lied.

“…No? I do not know.”

If I tell the truth, what kind of retaliation will I get from these two people?

I ended up making excuses out of instinctive fear.

Then Seohyun nodded her head as if she understood.

“It’s dangerous to walk around alone. “Let’s go back to the dorm.”

“Yes…”

Obviously his reaction was calm, but Tyria already knew.

The fact that her excuses didn’t work.

Even so, he didn’t bother to ask.

I just guessed the situation and moved on as if nothing happened.

And so the two people walked side by side in the forest.

The distance naturally narrowed.

“Tyria. Have you become friends with her colleagues?”

“…I have become very close with Serika and things are going well with Kayla.”

But she couldn’t get her words out about Erina.

No matter how much she tried to put it in nice words, she couldn’t say that she had become close to her at all.

Rather, the more she got to know her, the more her fear grew.

“That’s right. I understand. “Because Erina is so sociable.”

“But I don’t think she’s a bad person.”

“…Do you really think that?”

Tyria was so struck by the cross that she could not open her mouth.

Then Seohyun confessed obediently.

“You know very well what kind of child Erina is.”

“…”

“Still, I hope she doesn’t hate Erina too much. “She has a problem with that child.”

What on earth is it that causes her to act so unruly?

Or is it just an excuse to protect Erina?

There was no way Tyria could have discovered her truth.

However, one question popped into my head.

“Why is Seohyun…?” “

“Huh?”

“Why are you protecting Erina?”

Actually, it was a question I had asked since I first met Seohyun and Erina.

She never had a chance to speak during that time.

When she was finally alone with him, she was able to ask questions.

But the answer was surprisingly simple.

“I like Erina.”

“Ah…”

“I want to continue to be together in the future. So I have to take care of it.”

Even though I was suffering and stressed because of Erina.

He was able to tolerate her because he loved her.

Tyria’s heart swelled as she smiled while saying that.

“Of course, the same goes for Kayla. “He is a very precious person to me.”

“…I’m really jealous.”

“That’s right. “Because I can be with Erina and Kayla.”

It seems that Seohyun took it as Tyria’s statement that she was jealous of her.

Tyria’s intentions were completely different.

‘I’m really jealous of these two people.’

But Tyria couldn’t bring herself to say those words.

If you are trying to show interest or approach him now.

Because I knew it would actually make his heart heavy.

Tyria could not bear to open her mouth.

‘As expected, I am…’

But at this moment.

Tyria was able to have confidence in her own mind.

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