I always think the light on the magic light is cold. [M] The lights produced by magic are constant and colder than the flames of nature or the light caused by magic.

It's strange because such a light would also look superb if it were reflected in the scarlet eyes of a lady.

I think I have a tender smile in my eyes. At least I'm smiling desperately. [M]

"What do you mean...?

"You're right, ma'am. There's a different path to walk from here. I'll go outside this wall, you stay inside this wall —— just like before."

"Don't even joke about that!

"It's not a joke, it's not a lie, it's not a vanity. Lady, thank you for dropping me off so far...... I even have a feeling you dropped me off and that my life ahead is going to be brighter"

"Reggie, why... why are you saying such a terrible thing?

The act of poking a blue-blue, trembling lady out here would certainly be "terrible".

But still, it's something I have to make up my mind to do.

Because it's so "worse" to let a lady make a decision.

"Ma'am, you've always cared about the back, haven't you? There's only one Earl left behind."

"... that's not..."

"It's okay, it could be my mistake. That's fine. And I'll decide on my own, and you'll just have to make the choice to go home."

…………

"... Lady, the Count and you are only two fathers and daughters. A lot has happened today...... no, a lot has really happened since that day when there was the 'budding and crescent moon dinner'. So now you can't afford a mind that can digest everything. Naturally, it wasn't because you were a child, it was just confusing for adults."

I break my knee and gaze at the lady.

Tears are creeping into the eyes of a nagging lady.

I guess I was just wondering, the lady. What happens to the Count if he doesn't return himself - there's no one else who can save the Count who messed up like that.

"That's okay. Now, go home to the Count. The Count will be pleased."

"... but then Reggie... will be alone..."

"I'm much more grown up than a lady."

"Even though it's only two different...?

"Yes, the difference between those two years says something."

That's just a lie, but there's no point in revealing to the lady that I'm a reincarnator now.

"Ma'am, I told you, didn't I? This world is so big that you can't turn it around for the rest of your life. But conversely, it's been quite a while. If your daughter spends time with the Count and still grows up —— and you still want to leave, leave this country. And then it's not too late. Life is long enough to get around enough countries. So, lady, don't cry... this isn't the last goodbye."

Finally, I will give you the head of the lady who cried out. [M]

The only way back to the Count is now... if we don't go back now, the bond between the lady and the Count's father and daughter will surely become irreparable.

"... Reggie, I, I have always wanted to be with you...! Why should you go……!?"

"It's the secret I told you. The Count said he would protect me, but I think that underestimates the problem. So I can't stay with the Count any longer. And lady, I'm not kicked out, I'm moving out of this country —— I'll tell you why the next time I see you."

"I don't want to! I won't let you go alone!

"I'm sorry, lady"

"Don't apologize!

"... that's the hardest order (order) you've ever had. Be careful. —— Come on, lady. Looks like he picked you up, too."

Captain Maxim jumps the horse before the lady looks back in haste. He noticed us, noticed my gaze and the lady's crying face, and went down the horse away.

That guy looks muscular to the brain and surprisingly carefree. Well, you can't work at Count Sullies without someone like that, can you?

"Really... this isn't your last goodbye, is it?

"Yes, of course."

The lady is smart. I really knew I should go back. I just didn't get emotions.

So just let me push your back. [M] I put out a handkerchief —— a handkerchief who just got sweaty, but this is all I can do —— and I wiped the lady's eyes.

"... Reggie's smell does"

"I'm afraid."

"Promise me, remember?

"Yes. You promised to give me a gifted pearl, right?

Even if I remember.

—— I give you the gifted pearl you deserve! Rejoice!

It wasn't as if (...) it was the same tone as making a gift. And the lady was happy to show it to me. [M]

It even feels like a long time ago.

"I'm sure I'll give it to you. So be sure to show up before me again."

"Yes."

I made a fist with my right hand and hit my heart. [M]

"For the lady's sake, leave the skill holder empty"

"... I promise."

"Yes, it's a promise"

The lady lay down her right hand and offered her index finger and middle finger together. I hold it with my hands off my heart. [M] The lady's hands were completely warm.

I rise. [M]

The lady is looking up at me.

Oh —— how beautiful this guy is.

I thought it was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.

Smart, strong, supple, gentle, with just her charm no one has.

…………

…………

Walk out silently turning your back. The lady doesn't move, she just stares at my back.

My ears picked up the sound of drops falling to the ground. Sounds like a whimper.

(... am I crying...)

I don't even need to make fun of it anymore. My face is no longer visible to the lady.

When a tear spilled out of my eyes, the rest began to creep like a broken tap. I couldn't show such a pitiful face, so I think I'd better hang in there. [M]

Just as the lady wanted me to.

I wanted to be by the lady's side, too.

I wanted to keep an eye on her growing day by day at best.

But that's why,

"Now, goodbye, lady..."

As I wept, I passed through a city as silent as death.