With a little thanks last night, I woke up first and brewed tea so that I could drink it when I woke up. Don't forget the magic of thermal insulation.

I took a cup of tea made from mint herbs and brewed it out of a magic hold. I thought it was perfect when I wanted to wake up.

I drank it myself and refreshed it, but yesterday my eyes became swollen with crying. I cooled it before going to bed and when I checked it in the mirror, it was as usual, so it was probably okay.

After I finished my tea, my father was still asleep, so I left the room so as not to wake him up. It's still early in the morning.

I'm glad that I'm resting slowly, and I'm anxious to know that my strength is falling. My heart is complicated.

Now, let's take a little walk in the garden. Once back in my room, I washed my face, changed my clothes, and then I went for a walk in the morning.

When I approached the courtyard, I felt the sign of someone. Looks like we have a customer. "This sign is probably..."

"Asuka! Good morning. Are you early?"

"Huh, Meg? You're the fastest guy there, aren't you?"

When I called Asuka, who was practicing the mold in a slow motion, he looked back in surprise and smiled at me. Well, sure, I always take it easy in the morning.

I went to bed early yesterday.

I see. Have you slept well?

Yeah, that was good!

Asuka is always working hard on her training in the morning. I really think you're a hard worker.

In that regard, am I not trying hard enough? You think so, don't you? There are clauses that rely too much on magic power, so don't be alarmed and don't be upbeat. Asuka's presence is very helpful because it makes me realize that.

"Hey, Meg. When can you go on a date with me?"

"Well, a date..."

"It's a date. I promise we'll go out together."

I don't want you to listen to me with such a dazzling gesture. Asuka realized that her workmanship was devastating... Yes. Asuka is conscious. That's how she was.

Anyway, I did make a promise. But why don't you go out for two days in a row? "I want to make time for training..."

So, after discussion between the two of us, we decided to go out in three days.

"It's settled! So where are we going?" Is it a castle town after all? "

"That's fine." I wonder if I want to go to the place where I didn't go with Urbano yesterday. "

I'm sure you'd like to go somewhere you haven't been before.

I only went to the left side of the castle town because I wanted to go to the park yesterday. So now we decide to walk around the right side!

"What's on your side?" Meg's been there before, right? "

Asuka asked about it in a state of curiosity. My eyes are glittering...! Don't worry, this place hasn't changed since long ago.

"I've been there before, but I don't think I would go there most of the time." Because it's a tavern, and there are many clothes and products for adults. "

The left side is for ordinary people. There are all kinds of daily necessities and food items, and there are many stalls, so I often go there. But the right side is full of adults and I have to go without special errands.

Ah, but there's a weapon shop and a armor store.

Huh! Sounds interesting!

That said, Asuka doesn't use weapons, does he? But I think it would be good to have a small knife just like me.

Well, it's not like buying just for children, and I think it will just look at it.

"I don't use weapons, but I still admire them." I mean, it's cool! I showed you Richt's sword, but it's fine. "

Hmm, Asuka was a boy, too. I don't know how you feel, but I don't have much desire for weapons.

Because I can't handle it well, I get injured, and I just think about it.

But you know Asuka. Still, I want to see what I want to see. I respect that feeling!

Maybe you'll need a small knife or some kind of armor in the future?

"I'm sure it is!" Alright, let's stop by to see if you can see it! "

Good, Asuka looks happy.

Three days later, when the schedule was set, Asuka continued the training and I resumed the walk. All right, I'll train after breakfast, too.

Leave the courtyard and return to the castle. I suddenly thought of it and climbed the stairs leading to the tower. It's a spiral staircase, so if you're not careful, you're going to miss your step. My motor nerves are like this.

When I reached the top, I took a deep breath. The castle town is very beautiful in the morning sun.

Yes, this place can be visited as many times as you like. It was my favorite place in the Demon King Castle.

Lean against the railing and gaze at the scenery. A gentle breeze stroked my cheek.

At that moment, tears spilled.

"If you lose your mind, you'll still cry..."

But that's okay. Now I'm here to cry. That said, I'm not going to cry out loud like I did last night. I just wanted to weep quietly here.

Patience is not good. And so much so that just thinking about it makes me want to cry over and over again, that the story of my father and his life is shocking to me.

Ten years. That's a quick time for us. Humans might have felt a little bit longer, but...

It's time for me to realize that I'm passing by.

I knew it would come one day, but my heart couldn't keep up. If there is a way for the two of you to live longer, what a ridiculous thing to think about. There's nothing I can do about it.

I'm sure my sweetheart will think so. I know a lot. I know, but come on.

"Still, I hope you're still alive." I miss you so much.... "

When I say it out of my mouth, it makes me feel unnecessarily painful.

Oh, can't you really manage to extend the lives of both of you? "Such a godlike act..."

Yes, I do.

"... eh?"

I felt like I could hear a voice coming from nowhere, and I raised my face. But there was no one around. There is no sign of anyone coming up the stairs.

... aurora? Well, it sounds like I heard it nearby.

"Is there anyone there...?"

I felt scared to ask, but I'll check. Murmuring in a small voice, she silently waited for a reply.

But all you hear is the sound of the wind shaking the trees. Then there's the sound of life coming from the city that's starting to wake up.

"... after all, maybe it was my imagination."

Because it was sentimental, the desire may have made me listen to hallucinations. Were you so mentally distracted, me? I can't say it's not, but you're too weak, aren't you?

Also, if you don't do it because of your imagination, it could be the work of a ghost, so I'll deny it as much as I want. Because I'm scared!

Okay, let's go have breakfast!

Petin gently patted himself on the cheek, blowing away negative thoughts and a little fear.

Let's change our minds. It is a great pity to spend your precious time sinking into the darkness.

And don't let the sharp Asuka get you! They didn't say anything when we met just now.

After taking a big deep breath for the last time, I went down the spiral staircase with a light footstep.

When I arrived at the cafeteria, I met my father. It was a little awkward in front of me when I cried yesterday, but when I laughed hesitantly, my father smiled. Ugh, the beauty smile from the morning is dazzling!

"Did you make me some tea?" It was delicious, Meg. Thank you. "

"Fufu, you're welcome!"

Such a trivial exchange is somewhat embarrassing now. But my father didn't touch on yesterday either. I knew it was very kind.

Let's have breakfast together!

"Oh, that's good." I might be able to get to work this morning! "

Kuron sat down at the dinner table with his eyes shining with joy, and smiled somewhere to bring me a meal.

Does Kron know about longevity? Speaking of which, do you know the first members of Saura's family at Ortus?... as much as I noticed. Everyone must have noticed.

If so, what do you think? I wonder how you feel.

I was a little concerned about the area, but I'll make a note in my mind to ask when I feel a little more calm.

The warm vegetable soup stained my body.