Chapter 150
150 – Defensive Battle (8)
A dark room.
I grabbed my dazed mind and got up from the bed.
Although the pain was still going on in my body.
The pain that was worse than that was hunger.
‘You said you were in bed for two days.’
Since I had maintained an empty stomach all this time, I felt extreme hunger.
Put your legs down to get out of bed.
‘Ugh…’
Pain of unknown origin came.
Pain that starts from the feet and moves up through the legs, stomach, and chest.
Still, it was just annoying, not to the point where I couldn’t walk.
I got out of bed, walked over to the window, and leaned against it.
When I open the door, cold air blows.
As my dazed mind returned, the sensations in my body became clear.
Painful pain as if the whole body was being pricked by thorns.
‘I can endure this much.’
They said recovery was possible except for the left shoulder.
It was just a little slow, but I was able to come back with rehabilitation treatment.
He carefully took off his jacket and checked his shoulders.
Skin that is hideously distorted, as if there is a festering wound.
It was completely swollen and discolored white.
Even if I gently took his hand, I could not feel it.
The good news is that it can be moved.
However, if there was even the slightest movement, pain came as if my bones were aching.
‘Can I lift the shield?’
If you do rehabilitation training, you can lift it.
It is doubtful whether it will be possible to handle it as freely as before.
At that time, the hinge made a metallic sound as it moved.
It was a signal that someone had opened the door.
I could tell who it was without even looking around.
“Erina.”
“Yes…”
It seems he came in after feeling a presence in the room.
I thought you would run at me as soon as you saw me.
I was just waiting patiently in front of the door.
When I gestured, the distance got closer.
“Are you okay…?”
“Yes. “It’s okay now.”
I approached him first and hugged him, so he wrapped his arms around me.
However, I did not feel any strong pressure.
“I’m sorry…”
“Don’t say that. “You did really well.”
Even though Erina was strong, it was impossible to wipe out the entire Demon Lord’s army.
In particular, Catherine’s army is an elite corps even in the Demon King’s army.
In fact, it was no exaggeration to say that the biggest hurdle had been overcome.
Nevertheless, Erina could not erase her gloomy expression.
“Because of me…”
“Don’t say that. “It’s not your fault at all.”
I got hurt because I overexerted myself and made a wrong decision.
On the contrary, aren’t you thankful that you were able to live thanks to Erina?
“Erina. “Thank you for protecting me.”
“No. “It’s all my fault…!”
I hugged Erina, who was getting excited.
Even though I didn’t have enough strength, I couldn’t put in the effort properly.
I could definitely feel her warmth.
“If I had been stronger, this wouldn’t have happened…”
No matter how many times I consoled her, her depressed mood did not go away.
No matter how strong she is, there are limits.
Even if she destroyed the world in her first round.
The Demon King’s army was annihilated and the peaceful world collapsed.
But things were different now.
The Demon King’s army is stronger than the previous episode and the pace of the story is faster.
Even before Tyria and Celica grow up, the story has already entered the second half.
It was a disaster because I and Kayla were there.
If I made a mistake, I would have been completely wiped out in Hellwood Forest.
Therefore, it was also an inevitable result.
But.
A very small doubt remained in my mind.
Unlike before, a very passive attitude.
To be exact, he looks tired and very withdrawn.
Even before, it was often seen that he became more sensitive in battle.
However, it never seemed listless or in danger.
“Erina. “Aren’t you tired?”
“I have no problem…”
I observed Erina closely, just in case.
However, the appearance is not much different.
However, her eyes were full of fatigue.
Pupils are diagonal, as if they are about to burst into tears.
“Let’s have dinner and go to bed early. “You look very tired.”
“Don’t worry about me. “I’m more worried about you…”
Have you ever seen her look this tired?
Even when she had an arduous hike up a snowy mountain, she had never had this much trouble.
Could it be that she was hiding it without showing it until now?
It had changed too dramatically for that to be true.
‘Could it be on purpose…’
No.
No matter how evil Erina is.
Even if there are many facts that are hidden from me.
There was no way he would harm me.
“Erina.”
“Yes…?”
“You did your best.”
Then Erina shook her head.
“No… “It was far from enough…”
Even though she said so, Erina would have used her full power to deal with Catherine.
She certainly did her best.
My injury was an inevitable result.
“I’m sorry… sorry…”
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The feeling of my waist becoming increasingly tight.
Is it my imagination? Anxiety was rising in my heart.
‘How much should I trust Erina?’
She gently took a step back and pushed Erina away.
Erina quietly falls for me.
Tears were falling from her eyes again.
While an awkward moment passed.
“Master…! Are you okay?!”
The door opened roughly with Kayla’s voice.
When I saw Erina and I together, my eyes widened greatly.
He ran straight to me and separated Erina.
“Are you okay…? “You shouldn’t overdo it.”
“It’s okay. “Kayla.”
When she was anxious, I held her hand to calm her down.
“I’m okay now.”
With her soft words and stroking her hand, Kayla quickly calmed down.
“If you’re tired, it’s okay to rest more.”
“No. “This is enough sleep.”
In fact, I slept so much that I felt dizzy.
Rather, I wanted to eat and move my body.
“Have you had dinner by any chance?”
“No. “I was going to eat with Seohyun.”
“Then let’s go out first.”
Then Celica looked at me with a worried expression.
At least there was no problem with moving my body.
It was inevitable that my gait became a little unnatural.
“Erina. Come with me.”
“Yes…”
Erina slowly follows me.
But she just hovers next to me and watches me.
The clingy appearance as before has disappeared.
***
“Oh. “I guess he finally woke up.”
As she headed to a nearby restaurant, she saw a familiar face.
Catalina and Malcolm.
As soon as she saw me, Catalina smiled brightly and waved her hand.
He immediately removed the chair from the table and pounded on the table.
“Are you here for dinner? “Come sit here.”
Catalina still smiles brightly with a lively voice.
Because of his loud voice, he attracted attention from people around him.
She raised her voice, not caring about the stares.
At least Malcolm, who was next to him, was looking around and apologizing.
“Yes. “Did anything happen?”
“What a big deal. “I just went around drinking.”
At the same time, he was handing me a glass of alcohol as well.
But Celica, who was watching next to her, immediately blocked her.
“Seohyun needs stability.”
“A. What’s the matter. “You look fine.”
Celica forcibly took the glass from her and placed it directly on the counter.
Catalina finished her appetite with regret.
I politely waved her hand away and declined.
“Let’s drink together later when you feel better.”
“Tsk. Not funny.”
Meanwhile, Catalina drinks alone.
Malcolm, who was next to her, looked at me with a sheepish smile.
“I’m glad. “I was very worried about you and me.”
“Yes. “I’m glad you’re safe too.”
While light chatting took place, Serika mainly ordered her own light food.
Warm soup and salad. And warm milk.
“Eat slowly. “It’s dangerous to eat it hastily.”
“Thank you. Serica.”
“No. “You need to get better quickly.”
As she slowly ate food and filled her stomach, her energy began to return.
Meanwhile, Catalina was gulping down her drink.
She then scolded him as she chewed her steak.
“If you’re sick, you have to eat something. “How can I get better after eating grass and milk?”
“You should never put too much strain on your body.”
“Tsk. “They say the same thing as the healers at the temple.”
Two people staring at each other as if they don’t understand each other.
Meanwhile, Erina and Kayla were just looking at me in silence.
No one even paid attention to the dish prepared in front of them.
I was even surprised by the light coughing.
“I’m fine, so everyone eat.”
“No. “Please eat first.”
If I allow it, wouldn’t he put the food in with a spoon himself?
On the contrary, I felt embarrassed as all the attention was focused on me.
Catalina finished her food in an instant and crossed her arms.
She looked at us with a disapproving expression and clicked her tongue.
“Tsk. “You have to be overprotective in moderation.”
Then her sharp gaze turned to her.
Catalina paid no heed and put her feet up on the table.
“It’s not like anyone died. Why are you making such a fuss? Is not it?”
“Sister. “First of all, the legs…”
Even though Malcolm tried to stop her, Catalina did not budge.
Very ironically, I didn’t hate her.
Is it because I only saw the people who were always worried about me?
I was actually glad to see her acting calmly as if nothing had happened.
“Yes. “If you get better quickly, let’s have a drink together.”
“It’s okay right now.”
Catalina giggled and tapped her glass.
Then, Celica begged for help in a voice full of worry.
“Seohyun. “You must never drink alcohol.”
“Yes. “I won’t drink anything until you give me permission.”
The meal continued peacefully until the food ran out.
She was swayed by the bell hanging on the inn’s door.
When I turned around at the sound of her rattling, I was able to see her happy face.
“Oh. “It was here.”
I saw her blue hair and confident smile after a long time.
A small girl next to her.
Julia and Colin came to visit us.