Laura took a small breath, but didn't say anything.
I kept talking pale.
"As I've told you before, I can only use magic arrows. The college doesn't appreciate such students. Just before the final exam, I got scared, and I ran away from college."
I still remember.
Take the road that night. One cried and ran with his luggage for a dark, sunken night in the king's capital.
A bitter emotion came back to my chest.
"My father didn't forgive me for running back. I didn't tell you, my parents are nobles - the Marquis."
Exactly, because that was my first piece of information, Laura's eyes open wide.
I keep spitting out words.
"My son who escaped from college - it's just a stain. My father reprimanded me and banished me from the house. So it was prepared, and you remember Laura, right? The house I lived in."
……
"My oldest son, I was kicked out of the house. But there was no particular problem. My parents had an excellent second son. A truly brilliant man... now commander-in-chief of the Lizardman Crusade"
"Oh, that's..."
I nodded.
"Arrangea Luminous. That's my brother's name."
That's where Laura's expression got angry.
"... Mr. Richter did invite you to 'see the Commander-in-Chief' didn't he...?
I nodded.
"... oh. So we met again, to my brother Arrangea."
"... how was it,...?
I laughed.
I'm sure my face would have been sad.
"You didn't go face-to-face with inspiration. Arrangea said. Nice to meet you, Alberto and"
"... terrible!
That was a rarely sharp voice for Laura.
"Isn't that a lot! Turn to your brother! Oh no... do that... how dare you!
"I can't help it. Because for my brother, I'm a foul spot in the house."
I answered that.
Sure, I totally accepted that I was ah right then.
But - I knew there were parts of me that were shocked.
I was expecting a little bit, perhaps less than 1%.
Long time no see, brother. She looks fine and most importantly.
Those are the words of Arrangea.
I shook my head.
"... that's why I was so depressed... to be reunited with my brother and all - remembering all the bad things I used to do."
After everything I've told you...
I was just a little scared of what Laura would say next.
I ran away from college and got kicked out of my parents' house. A bad person.
I can't help but hate Laura.
Laura exhaled heavily.
Breathe like that, relieved from the bottom of your heart.
"Nah, that's what happened. I'm relieved."
That's what Laura said in a flamboyant voice.
And, oh, I said.
"Oh, I'm sorry! I can't believe you said that about Mr. Alberto!
I don't know how Laura would react.
I opened my mouth.
"... don't you hate me...?
"Oh, why not?
Laura squeezed her eyes in the way she didn't know from the bottom of her heart.
I spit out words.
"Because the - it's an embarrassing past. Failure and frustration. That's the only man I have left, I am."
"So what are you saying!
Laura looked me straight in the eye and said.
"What does that story say about the past! Didn't you just fail! That doesn't change the way you look at Mr. Alberto right now!
――
"Failure and frustration are what shaped Mr. Alberto today. And I like Mr. Alberto now! Doesn't that change anything!
That's all I said, Laura mumbled.
"Um, that! Shh, I like it! Oops... because it means as a friend! Yes!"
Laura's attitude was strange and I laughed small.
"Thank you, Laura"
I see.
Is it me who matters "now"?
There are those who laugh at me in the past. Arranger, but only the drunken nobleman I met after that.
But some people look at me now.
Laura didn't give a shit about my past.
Knowing my past, Hurin also blessed me now with a heartfelt joy for the award at the college.
The world is not full of enemies.
Not all people think I'm worthless.
About me - some people accept me now.
No matter how I feel, the world moves. Time goes on.
And the people around you change. My father and brother, who hate me, are not the only ones in my world.
Soon...
It was gray. There was a wonderful new continent in my world.
You can leave the old people laughing at me alone.
"Laura."
"Yes?"
"I'm so glad to be friends with you. I don't rely on a man for his age, but... keep up the good work."
Laura holds my gentle hand with both hands.
"That night, Mr. Alberto told me. He said he'd be friends everywhere and forever. So..."
Laura continued with a grin.
"Now I swear. I've always been a friend. This is all I can do, no matter what."
But if you let go...
Laura fluttered a couple of steps back. And you're staring at me with all your strength on your shoulders.
I don't know, it's approximate.
Oh, that...?
Did I just tell you about the momentum?
Actually, I didn't think so. System?
The system that shatters my emotions?
Laura opened her fearful mouth.
"Um... I kind of talked about it with momentum and familiarity, but, you know, Mr. Alberto is a great nobleman! Oh, I'm sorry! Though I didn't know, I did!
...... oh.
Yes, the class in this world is absolute. There are large walls that cannot be crossed, especially between civilians and nobles.
Of course Laura cares.
But...
I laughed and shook my head.
"Forget it."
"Huh?"
"You don't have to worry about my origins. Because I was banished in the first place. I'm just Alberto. That's fine."
I want to take care of someone who will look at me now. That's what I decided.
Yet it's a strange story to take care of an old title I've had in the past.
Let's throw that away.
"Be my friend as ever, Laura. Otherwise I'm sad."
Hearing my words, Laura nodded happily.
"Yes! Keep it up!
I know where Laura came from.
Laura found out about my past.
We're finally friends in the real sense now, I felt that way.
It was then.
"The break is over! It's time to leave!
The captain's voice echoes.
Me and Laura looked at each other and headed to their original place.
The obsession that's always been in my chest is already gone. Only a frightening feeling was spreading to my mind.