Anastasia
I haven't been back to the High Elf Mansion in years, but after a day, I quickly got used to living here.
Built of wood alone, the Mansion is extremely durable because it combines special magical materials.Perfectly transparent window glass was used here, which is rarely seen in other countries, but this is a special piece of glass made with the abundant magic of high elves.
Elves, the people of the Kingdom of Sylvie, believe that serving high elves is a supreme pleasure, so elaborately designed curtains, paintings, furniture, etc. are supplied and replaced by elves every few years.
My lord, if you'll excuse me.
The maids were naturally elves, and when they had finished taking care of Anastasia, they left the room with their heads down deep.
"... even though this life seemed like a lie to me"
It was strange that the exciting days spent with Reiji in the "back world" and the days spent with guests in the Lev Magic Empire felt like a dream event.
"... if you think about your long life as a high elf, it could be a foam event..."
He had already reunited with his father, the King, and his other brothers, but their response had been suppressed as royalty.Only Yury and Matvey's twins were happy to reveal their emotions, but soon afterwards they turned sad.I'm sure Asha felt sorry for herself as she came back here to fulfill her duties as a high elf.
"Still, you can't just run away from your job."
I watched the whole family perform the royal role through the magic singing (chant) without doing anything.My teeth were itchy. I wanted to sing with everyone.
But fulfilling that thought is not compatible with fulfilling the desire to stay with Reiji forever.It was clear to me.
If you choose either - or if you can help Reggie's sister by returning to the Mansion - Asha is happy to return.
The story of "secret medicine" to restore vitality has already been told to the King.The king was as kind as usual, but Asha thought he would have been so old.It has been difficult to understand what I was thinking for a long time, but this time, I immediately asked Asha to "prepare" the "secret medicine" she wanted.
You should send it to me later.
I should be able to play my part.
Reggie is delighted to see her energized sister.And go on an adventure--
"... no"
Don't imagine yourself next to it.Because the more I imagine, the sadder it gets.Because the memory of trying to fade back vividly.
I spent the night alone with Reggie.This is the first time I have done a job (...) of putting hot water in a bath in a dragon village.In the Dark Elf settlement, they fought giant goats.
And —— that night, Reggie came to my room in the Lev Magic Empire.
The night you regained your "voice".
It was a very easy achievement for Asha.
He can't be proud of it or ungrateful, he just says, "I'm glad."
When you remember, your emotions shake.Shaken emotions are troublesome, and they're hard to get back.
Asha closes her eyes and tries to forget them.Tell yourself, calm down, calm down, it's only now that you're suffering.
"... nh, what is it?"
At that time, Asha felt it.
The house is quiet as usual.Quite a few elves are supposed to be working, but they are trained to silence and act so they don't feel the signs.
Even so, I felt that the inside of the house was rough.
There is no one in the large hallway when you leave the room.
Walking around pinching the hem of a long dress that I never remembered when I was adventuring in horseback riding clothes, wooden shoes make tricks, tricks, and sounds.
As he walked down the long hallway, a maid came running in a hurry from the other side, and when he noticed Asha, he laid down his face with a hunch.
"What's wrong?"
If it is unusual for a maid to run, it is unusual to see Asha and react like that.
I wonder if there is anything unusual about it, and my palpitations get faster.
The maid has been talking for a while, but it may surprise Asha that she "made a voice."Only kings, brothers and a handful of maids have ever actually made their voices heard.
"... no, nothing.But, Your Highness, please return to your room. "
"Why do you have to go back when there's nothing?"
"That's...."
Asha moved on as it seemed that she would not be able to get any more information from the familiar maid."Ah," the maid shouted quietly, but that was all.
Asha turns the hallway three times.The entrance hall is beyond that.I'm upstairs, so I can look down the doorstep-- I can see clearly when I get here.It is rough. Sure.The Mansion.
What happened?
Asha walks with her wooden shoes snapped - as she hears Polyna and her Secret Service.
"... you will never meet His Highness Anastasia."
"No, Your Majesty gave me permission."
It looks like Matvey is talking.A question mark appears on Asha's head.Matvey wouldn't have had any permission to meet her, and Polyna didn't know what to stop her.
But the next moment, I was surprised that my heart stopped.
"--Let's go, Mr. Matvey.I can't help asking questions here, and I don't want to keep His Majesty waiting. "
It was impossible to forget that voice.
Don't be scared, it's okay.
That night, he took his hand and regained his voice.
Asha!
Reggie called me that bewildered, even though she wanted someone close to her to call me that.
—— No matter how long the journey takes, it's all made up step by step.I can only walk for sure. [M]
When he was disappointed in himself as to why he couldn't do anything compared to Reggie - he said so.
I wonder how much it pushed me.
It was because of Reggie's words that it was only a burden to lead the Dark Elves, a royal family who would have done it but could not become royal.
Step by step, forward.
In that case, the "duty" of the royal family of the high elves is also a "step".
As Reggie said, I think I should step by step to fulfill my duties.
Huh
When I realized it, I was out of my mind.
When she came through the entrance hall, Asha grabbed the handrail and looked down.
You must have noticed the footsteps, a lot of people look up at themselves.
Secret service, maids, butlers and brothers.
But there was only one person in Asha's eyes.
I'm glad I'm alone.
"Mr. Reggie...!
I wish I had him.
But with that in mind, I decided that I was ready to take my "step forward" - even though it was supposed to be.
When I actually look at his face, my readiness collapses like sand.
"Why... Reggie..."
Though many words must be spoken, thoughts stuck in my throat and tears filled my throat instead.
"Asha"
Surrounded by so many people, Raige ran up the stairs and was already in front of him.To the extent that the Secret Service and the others were stunned.
"Maybe you didn't want it....."
Rage's bitter smile didn't change a thing.
"I'm here."
Asha jumped into Raj's chest.My emotions were out of control and the balls of fire came out, scaring the elves, but I couldn't stop myself anymore.I'm sure Reggie used Wind Magic to put out the fire with a troubled face.That kind of gentleness, that warmth that puts your hands on your shoulders in a frightening way —— it's all about Rage.
(... I love you... from the bottom of my heart, only you)
You can't fool yourself or hide your thoughts anymore - that's what Asha felt.