The Witch, Who Once Was Called A Saint

The story of Ios and Astraia defeating two Chimairas soon became a rumor all over town.

"He said he was a martial arts god and goddess of war. You guys have graduated as human beings?"

"With all due respect, Captain Sphale, if you think it's God, reduce the amount of work you do. Because God didn't like labor very much."

"What the hell, do your pay job, lieutenant?"

"Rather, I'm not paying enough for overtime."

Ios was making a bear under his eyes that looked like he was sighing but also giving up "well, it must be the military".

After the two Kimyra crusades, on the way back to the fort, the two of them, who stumbled upon the bandits, also exorcised them - Astraia, who was wounded in doing so, was consequently to be rehabilitated. Though it's not a bedtime, it's just a relaxing day in the room.

(... well, my own magic is too great, I just got burned)

Apparently, the nucleus of a new friend who joined his body had the power as if to double his powers to date. I felt like I knew exactly what the dragon meant when he said he couldn't be a normal person.

But Ios, who worked in the same way, did not suffer wounds that would heal him. However, it also appears that the bandits are now being chased for reprocessing and consequently have more life than Astreia.

"Well, well, calm down, iosfolight. At least for your comfort, I'm allowing you to run errands in the lady's room."

……

"But it was quite a sight to see how Ios panicked when the lady was gone... I didn't even imagine she was going hunting for the remnants of Kimyra, either"

Captain, get out of the room.

"Yes, yes, I'll come back later."

Speaking of which, Sphalle is leaving, "I'll be ready for the feast when I'm done with it," and he looks like he'll enjoy himself the same way.

And when we were alone in the room, Astreia shrugged toward Ios.

"Wounds are hard to heal."

"Does it hurt? Painkillers, shall I bring it"

"Yeah, it's not particularly painful.... Ios, I'm scared of your face"

Is there a slight lack of sleep going on?

Ios took a deep sigh when he tried to recommend that he should sleep then.

"So I couldn't do it anymore."

"I had no choice. I didn't think it was magical."

"It's a beautiful hand, you have to take care of it."

Ios has not lifted his eyes from the paperwork.

It looks very natural because the speed at which the documents are being cleared remains the same. But that's all Astraia's cheeks get on fire.

(... why are you sayin 'that!!)

If you say that to me, I'm reminded that you asked me to hold your hand... Astreia accidentally buried her face in her knees.

Momentum is horrible. I wonder why I could have said that now.

(Mostly, he wants to solve immortality because he wants to be with Ios... that was already a confession from me!! Why are you being so normal! WHERE'S THE RESPONSE!!)

Where did the momentum go then?

Yes, Astraia leaks a dry laugh with her face down.

(Or maybe that doesn't make you think it's a confession... at what time should I say it's more than that...! Too much suck already......!

If there is a hole, I want to fill it, and then I also want ice to lighten my face on fire - yes, when one Astraia was bored, I heard a chair move.

"Ios? What's your job?

"Mmm, break"

Slowly upping his spine, Ios came straight up to next to Astreia.

"Neighbor, can I be grandpa?

"Are you listening now?

"So is that."

……

……

And silence came.

(hang in there...... this, awkward!!)

What would he have talked about before when he said this, Astreia desperately tried to pull out his memory. But all the memories that come out are usually those of Ios talking to me. I hardly remember ever coming up with a topic from myself.

(Yes, most of the time Ios... but he doesn't talk about anything, which means he's done talking about it...?

I don't like that.

"You know."

"You know."

But if you never opened your mouth, it was brilliantly at the same time as Ios. They unwittingly solidified and laughed at each other as they did.

"After you?

"No, Astraia came first... no, I knew I could come first?

"Yeah, sure."

It wasn't like there was a topic.

I thought I was silent, but I guess that was also my fault - I thought so, but Astreia turned her eyes round to Ios, who rose again.

"Wasn't that something you wanted to talk about?

"Yeah, it's important... you know, the outfit, the format, it's important"

What the hell are you talking about?

As Astraia looked at Ios without understanding the situation, Ios broke his knee in front of Astraia. And I'm not injured by Astraia...... I took the right hand wearing the ring.

"My pleasure, Master Astreia. Would you allow me to be the sword that protects you next to you?

……

"Can't you?

Astraia has completely solidified to Ios, who gave him a troubled face.

But as I stared at that face, I finally understood what was going on.

(Wait a minute. Don't give in...!

There should only be one answer, but I still can't speak up well if I have to respond. Funny. This wasn't supposed to happen!!

I never thought I'd take a knight's vow.

No, it's not!

After speaking out, Astreia bursts into herself saying, "Oh, my God."

Nice to meet you, saying that should be enough...... how can you not say that.

I want to strain myself stupid right now. Before Ios leaves his hand, if he doesn't answer properly...

"For once, I was going to confess. I knew they hadn't noticed, that."

"Oh, when!?"

I don't remember that.

To Astraia's too surprise, Ios grinned bitterly.

"... because I regret it, don't tell me"

………… Then I'll keep it to myself. "

"What?

"Don't tell!!"

Even I was going to confess so much - what, who says it because I regret it?

Mostly now, before that, I have to respond properly.

Astraia rethought the voice of Ios again while turning bright red, and showed a cough.

"Hey, Ios. Can I be a little more greedy?

"If I can make it happen, what can I do?"

"Don't hesitate, then.... If you are a sword, I will be a shield. You don't fit my personality just to be protected, do you?

To Astraia's words, Ios looked like he had eaten.

Astraia laughed when she saw it.

"I wonder if there's any reason to say no. But watch out for injuries."

"That's all. But that's with you, isn't it?

That's how we laughed at each other.

"Then when you're feeling better, it's almost time to go buy embroidered yarn. Amulet, you're gonna sew it back, right?

"Right. It would help if you didn't expect me..."

"I guess that's an impossible consultation. - And, oh, and a letter had arrived in Astreia."

I don't remember Astreia, such as a letter addressed to me.

They gave me the seal, but unfortunately I still can't read it.

"... sorry, will you read it?

Astreia handed the sealed letter to Ios.

Ios opened it carefully and phonetically read it.

"'I've already eaten the sweet soup from that time, so next time I come, I'll double your vegetables, so I can get in touch with you earlier'. What, this?

"Oh, I forgot."

Speaking of which, he wanted me to leave the soup, but he was back as it was. However, I guess the rumors of Kimaira were also passed on via the pedestrians.

While I thought I was sorry, I was relieved that the soup didn't rot.

"Hey, Ios. Soup's so bad, why don't you go get some?

"... is it bad?

"Yeah, very much. It's so bad that I think it startles me and my heart pops out. But I met a healthy old couple."

I invited Ios not just because I wanted to get involved.

If only we could make memories together anyway, because that's what I thought.

"I'm a little too well, but good people?

"Is that... spotty, is it?

Ios, with a slightly drawn smile, eventually turned into something loose though.

On his knees he stood up and sat next to Astraia, then slowly brought on.

"Bad patience, just give me a break"

"Just a little."

"Yeah, just a little bit"

Astraia also warmed her heart when she saw Ios, who soon began to take her sleep, thinking it was unusual to sweeten her. Being reassured is comforting.

(... I don't know, I might have gotten sleepy too)

I also feel like I'd like to see some more of the sleeping faces of Ios I see for the first time, but regular sleep invites me to sleep. It's a waste, I think, but eventually Astreia decided to leave herself to drowsiness.

(Happy times go on, even when you wake up)

Overlaying his own hand on the thrown hand, Astreia also slowly closed her eyes.