“This is surprising,” I murmured. “When did you wake up?” “(Yawns)… Just now.” Night Fury sounds really tired. Actually, it’s peculiar that a sword spirit would feel tired. “Come on, just let me take you for a swing,” August said to Night Fury. “I’m sure I could swing better than that guy over there.” “…Even if that’s true, and even if my master had zero talent for swordsmanship…… I would still choose to stay with him instead of you.” Hearing that response, August made a despising look at Night Fury. “Just shut up and—” The moment he extended his hand for Night Fury— I noticed that my right hand was reaching for the hilt of the Black Sword. “Aug— lookout…!&rdq

Under Kuroyuki’s instructions, I make my way to the buggy— with Kuroyuki sitting in the middle between Persia and me. And once the buggy moves, Persia stops casting her light diverting magic. “Ah… I could finally see.” I murmured. Suddenly, August tapped my shoulder from behind, and I turned to face him. “That’s weird? Don’t you have ‘Presence Sensing’…? It wouldn’t matter to you if you can’t see, doesn’t it?” He murmured. “Because……” Should I explain to them that I’m not Nightwalker…? But… I don’t really want to let the others know about this secret…… “Maybe he’s tired after all that fight?” Persia said to August. From the way how Persia cuts in to speak for me… it seems she already realized that I am not Nightwalker. I wondered when did she notice…? “…Are you really alright, Luc?” August said to me. “Don’t force yourself.” “Haha, I will tell you if I’m not okay,” I replied. “…and me too.” Persia pouted. “Alright, hahaha. Don’t worry.” I patted her head. “Speaking of which

Though I was saying that, but obviously, I know she's not looking for the washroom. I say those words because I don't want Kronos to be misunderstood or jealous or something. At any rate, what is Rumelia trying to do…? "Then… are you here for something to drink…?" I asked with a forced smile. "No." Rumelia shook her head. Gulp. I could feel the pressuring gaze coming from Kuroyuki, Persia and Kronos. "I 'think' I'm worried about you." She said to me with a straight face. She's not even blinking. It was a doll-like stare— a stare without a shred of emotions on her face. But if she's worried, all I have to do is show her that I'm okay. "Ahaha… I'm fine." I replied with a smile. "Thanks for worrying me. How about you? Did that uneasiness in your chest subsided?" "It

"Now tell me… why are you trying to hide such a piece of important information? This is your life. Is your life not worth a single penny to you?" Actually, I knew I didn't have any qualifications to speak about the 'importance of life', but I still did it anyway. "…I……" As I glared at Kuroyuki and walked closer— she immediately kept her distance by retreating backwards. Oh, she left the water running. Better close it first. While continuing to stare at Kuroyuki with my intense glare, I reached out my hand to close the water tap. "… Don't tell me you are trying to hide your weakness so that you won't lose at the …" I uttered. Hearing those words, Kuroyuki immediately looks away with a despondent look while biting her lips. In other words, this means she really did. I was awestruck. I thought there was something more than that— but she's hiding it because of such a simple reason!? I could feel my blood pressure rising even higher than it already was. "YOU…

"Master!?" "Gah— Huff— Phew… I'm alright… It's just that… err, ahaha… I, err……" I can't seem to respond to her question earlier. Come on, me…! What are the correct words for this kind of situation…!? "………………" After a moment of silence and awkwardness, Night Fury suddenly pounced on me and gave me a cuddle. "Guh…!" This terrifying feeling is happening again. It felt so comforting that I was so scared of losing it… "Ah… my master…… my dear master……" I see… so that's what you meant. Though she was merely calling for me… but thanks to that, I understood what her confession actually meant. It was love indeed, bu