Sword of the Philosopher

"Let me start with my thoughts."

Sophia's face intensified when she prefaced.

I thought I was going to stop trying to say something like I did before... but he just noticed it this time.

It's just, you know, I don't know... I laugh unexpectedly at the reaction.

"Le, Master Luon......?

"No, that, sorry"

I breathe slowly and speak looking into Sophia's eyes.

"I was wondering if that was possible because there was a lot of talk about running off this time... but it was also a big surprise that it was really happening"

And I...

"Anyway... it's true I got confused, but I thought again about this one"

Sophia waits for words.

"- I like Sophia. I've always wanted to be with you, and I want to continue to travel with you."

After I told him so, I laughed bitterly.

"But well, I flew all the way to the engagement..."

"... I'm kind of sorry"

Yes, Sophia says. Hmm, what do you mean?

"If it's true, Master Luon would have had the opportunity to say it before this happened"

"They stopped me. To Sofia like no other."

"It's..."

Smile. Just that look, there was shade somewhere.

"Why are you giving me that look?

"I..."

Lie down. It's like you're enjoying something….

"... I'm so glad you said that. Me too... because I like Master Luon too"

That's what - it took courage to jump off a cliff, it was a confession.

"But there's an obstacle that just tells each other what we think... is there?

Nodding her. It was clear what it was.

"Because sooner or later I'll be queen of this country... Is it bad for me to stand next to Sofia?

"No, it's not. If you're a hero, Master Luon, you'll do more than I do."

"I think it's too much to buy... in fact, I know this world as a story, and that's why I'm stronger. Nothing more or less."

"But it's true that we've been working so hard."

Face up. Have you calmed down a little or the expression is somewhat soothing?

"The effort, even as you enter the castle, will surely be unleashed"

"Then..."

"But are you sure that's okay?

The inquiry was much more straightforward and sober than previous words.

"The world of the court will surely disappoint Master Luon... I don't think I understand what this place is like"

"When I was a little girl, I went through something called politics, too. I kind of know what's going on."

As I tell her, keep going.

"I know it's hard to keep walking next to Sophia...... but even if I hang that big deal on my balance, I want to be with Sophia"

"… Luon, Dear"

"I have to finish this journey before I do."

This one is dying of life over here. And I don't even know where it ends.

"About me and Sophia...... it's both tough and you have a tough future"

"... right"

"Does Sophia's ever stopped my confession have anything to do with this journey, too?

It was never a well-founded inquiry...... but she nodded small.

"Yes, it is"

"Why is that..."

"I am the servant of Lord Luon."

Preceding, she speaks out with a slight hesitation.

"Being a squire and always calmly I have to keep standing next to Master Luon...... at least that's what I've thought up until now"

"Uh, by being confessed, you can't stay calm."

"Yes... I must have thought that my temporal emotions would make me move... there have always been dangerous occasions, but I managed to restrain myself"

With that said, she gave a bittersweet look.

"... and if this is going to happen, I wanted to talk to you after I received Mr. Luon's thoughts properly"

Right - I agreed in my heart.

We've known for a long time how each other thinks, so I guess this time it means that we expressed it properly in our own mouths rather than reaffirming it......

"The journey, keep going… keep going, okay?

A gaze that looks up and peeps this way. And I shrugged my shoulders.

"Of course I do. Because Sofia's presence will be essential in the battle ahead."

"Honestly, I was thinking about the possibility that they would tell me to stop fighting because I'm dangerous."

"... there may be that, so there are some aspects of stopping it?

"That intention, too, is somewhat"

... Well, it may have become difficult in a way to continue to treat you as a squire, as you have done before, if you have become in love.

"... we're kind of clumsy."

I'll divulge that sentiment. And Sophia nodded firmly whether she agreed or not.

"Right, I agree"

"We were thinking about each other, but maybe we were more reluctant than we thought"

"I was wondering if that... was partly due to my clinging to the position of squire. Perhaps we should reflect on that."

Sophia laughing bitterly again.

"However, I think I have been right in my previous journey to walk with you as a squire. If it had been any more than that, I would have been in a mess."

"... don't let that kind of relationship change for better or worse in the matter of engagement"

"Right. We have to discuss this and figure out what to do. However, I am certain that I will continue my journey with Master Luong."

"I know."

... Well, there's a paragraph or something to discuss. It was a much lighter confession, but the engagement came first.

Most of all this is a good opportunity for each of us to step into each other in a way….

"- Sophia, what do we do about the festival?

"It's... if it's public, you can't pull it off later in the real sense, can you?

"That's okay... I want to be with Sophia. During the journey, and always will be."

To the mention, Sophia smiled. And my face just turned a little red.

"I'm glad, Master Luon... I only received your feelings. But..."

"Are you not convinced in your heart?

"Master Luon will deny it, but it's kind of an imposing situation."

... From Sofia, I wonder if you don't interpret it because it feels like whoever you like is being festived independently of your will.

"I understand how Master Luon feels. Me too...... I wish I could be like that. But just one more step from the status quo, just a moment."

"Is that while you're staying at this castle? Or after my fight?

"Just while you're in this castle."

"Okay."

I agree. If I were to make it public, she'd convince me from the bottom of her heart too - and I would have agreed to it again.