《Epilogue True Nature and Despair》
I ―― Airi ―― had an …… argument with Louis-sama, whom I had been waiting to meet for a long, long time…….
As a result, what should have been a pleasant reunion turned into a sad farewell.
I was quite upset after the argument, but I managed to …… get through the promotion exam without any problems.
With this, I was now a B-rank adventurer in the clear and had a shiny silver guild card.
And just like that, we left Midoria in a carriage to help an elf woman who was a former party member of Cross-san and his party.
We have to help her quickly. …… From what I’ve heard, she’s the only woman among a large group of bandits. …… I expect she’s had a rough go of it by now, and her dignity has been trampled to pieces.
Suddenly, I looked at Lisa’s face and saw that she was depressed and seemed to be in a dark mood.
She also has Louis-sama on her mind.
From now on, we no longer need to be tied to Midogal…….
The moment I thought of this, a feeling of emptiness overtook me.
Even in such a state, the monsters won’t wait for you.
We got off the carriage and followed Cross’s instructions to quickly defeat the monsters that attacked us.
I am thankful that it was a weaker monster. I’m aware of my lack of concentration right now.
As I looked around to see if there were any other hidden monsters, Lisa, still in the carriage, came into view.
That person didn’t seem to notice Cross-san’s voice or the monster attack.
I get into the carriage again and sit in the back.
It was already too late to think about it, but …… all I could think about was Louis-sama.
It was the reunion with Louis-sama that I had been looking forward to every day, but was it really worth it?
I said those things because I couldn’t stand to hear people talk like that about Cross-san and the others who have been so good to us…….
We’ve already …… broken up, haven’t we? ……
I couldn’t help but sigh.
Even though there was not much time, Louis-sama’s opinion was one-sided.
But then again, our opinions were one-sided in a way, weren’t they?
Louis doesn’t know much about them, and he doesn’t know much about the 〈Intuition〉 skill …….
To be honest, I don’t know how what level Louis-sama’s 〈Intuition〉 skill is, or how reliable it is if it is high.
It’s been a while since I’ve seen Louis-sama, and he’s really looking good.
His face is handsome, with just a hint of his childhood, and his silver hair seems smooth to the touch. He had grown taller and fitter.
What is his relationship with that beastman race girl who was beside Louis-sama?
When I think about that ―― for some reason, I feel a pain deep in my chest.
Could this be jealousy? I don’t know. But such things are useless to think about now, aren’t they?
I can’t have anything to do with Louis-sama anymore…….
That very sad face that he showed for a moment when we told him that 『I’m disappointed in you.』一 it honestly hurt my heart.
And I can’t forget the cold stare he gave me afterwards.
If we had more time …… would there have been a different future if we hadn’t been reunited like that ……?
I kept repeating the unanswered questions to …… myself.
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『Lisa, please take care of Louis-chan and Airi. You have to protect them.』
I ―― Lisa ―― remembered what Sarah, now deceased, had said to me. What did I say back then?
『I know! I know! He’ s Sarah’s precious, precious child! I know!』 And yet, I did …… that.
I’ve been trying to fix my temper for a long time, but I couldn’t, couldn’t fix it…….
Does the fact that it comes out at such a crucial moment mean that my character will never change?
Dan and Sarah’s forgotten keepsake, Louis …….
He was looking so handsome. I knew from an early age that he would be good-looking in the future, but I never expected him to be as good-looking as he was. At first glance, I involuntarily had a momentary crush.
If he has defeated the black dragon in the Labyrinth of Time’s Lament and conquered that dungeon, then he must be …… quite strong. I guess I’m not even close to his feet now, am I?
But Louis, Louis too! How dare he speak so ill of Cross and Asha when he doesn’t even know them well!
I’m sure I wasn’t wrong about being so angry at that time.
…… perhaps. But with Louis’ 〈Intuition〉 skills becoming so strong, perhaps …… such a thought crossed my mind.
But I shake my head and drive the thought out of my mind.
Because ―― if our relationship has broken apart like that, we will never interact with each other again.
That’s so sad and …… sorrowful that it makes me want to …… cry.
I was so deep in thought that I didn’t even notice that a monster had attacked us on the way. Cross’s instructions also fell on deaf ears with me.
I’m really screwed up……. I’m ……
I was too shocked that Louis gave me such a sad look at the end ―― and that he gave me such a piercing cold stare.
If I had had more time back then …… or if I had been able to see Louis again after this commission was over or before I met Cross and Asha, we might have had a different future……