Seirei Gensouki's
Chapter 58: After That
After dinner, Aki and Masato who were mentally exhausted immediately fell asleep.
Rio sat on the sofa in the living room after he led the two to their room while Miharu was in the bathroom.
And then his mind drifted a little.
Think about what he should do from now on.
Searching for Seria, gathering information for her revenge, taking care of Miharu and, finding Miharu's acquaintance.
There were many things he had to do adding to some other trivial things, there were many things he had to consider as well.
But, he couldn't be impatient.
The result would not come out immediately even if he was in a hurry, instead he was afraid he would make some mistakes.
While it is okay because he can do something if something goes wrong, there is a danger of making an irreparable mistake.
「…………」
He drank iced tea on the table to calm his thirst.
Cold temperatures seeped from the metal glass into his right hand.
Rio looked at his right hand with great attention.
Today, Rio killed someone with this hand.
It was the first time he had killed someone in his life.
Excruciating guilt feeling because he killed a man —— he didn't feel it.
Unfortunately, he couldn't feel that now.
Whoever that man was and, if it was an existence that would hurt him or those close to him, he was an enemy of Rio.
Because he decided to take that path.
Still, killing someone doesn't make him feel good.
it's not a beautiful thing either.
If possible, he did not want to know such a feeling.
But, this world is not a gentle place.
If possible, he only wanted to live a quiet life somewhere else while rejecting such a world but, that would never happen.
Rio will not forgive Lucius.
It has nothing to do with something like right or wrong.
It was because Rio decided to do so.
And then, there was a new reason why Rio could not reject this world.
This world is a cruel world to Miharu.
He will protect Miharu from this world.
It was a new mission that he forced upon himself.
Although she could not say anything about how she sought revenge against Miharu, that determination would not change even after she met Miharu again.
But, along with her memories of her previous life, if she wanted to confess her feelings to Miharu, she felt that she should also mention the matter about her revenge.
Because in doing so, he might be hated by someone *.
One day, one day after he got his revenge, after he was done with all the things he had to finish, he wanted to make a small world without malice to live in.
There she and Miharu along with some people that she loved.
It was enough if he could live in such a small world.
And, because that's enough.
For that reason – .
Then .
The sound of an open door echoing within that silent room, Rio's train of thought was cut off as he looked in that direction.
At that place was Miharu who had just come out from the bathroom.
Hot water feels really good, Haruto-san. Thank you very much"
Miharu spoke to him while smiling kindly.
Rio also smiled at her.
「Ahh, I'm happy then. There are some things I want to tell you about your future, is that okay？ 」
And he answered.
「Ah, yes. Could it be that Aki-chan and Masato-kun are already asleep？ 」
"Yes nih . Looks like they're really tired. Although I was thinking of telling everyone tomorrow just in case Miharu-san was tired as well, I think I should tell Miharu-san who is older first 」
「Ah, I'm fine. Please"
Miharu said that with a serious expression on her face.
「Then, can you sit down first？ I'll be preparing some drinks」 soon
Taking out a new glass, he poured the iced tea into the metal bottle and handed it to Miharu.
"Very delicious"
Perhaps because she was thirsty after entering the bathtub, Miharu showed a pleasant expression after drinking most of it.
「I'm glad you feel like it」
After filling his cup with iced tea for the second time, Rio smiled at Miharu.
Since there were no pajamas, Miharu was wearing a T-shirt from her bag.
Although there was a uniform as well, Rio remembered this jersey.
Although it was natural that she also went to the same school before, to Rio, Miharu's appearance at that place was really refreshing.
Besides, maybe because she just came out of the bathroom, strangely it was erotic.
Even though she was using the same shampoo as herself, she felt that the fragrant scent emanating from Miharu was truly extraordinary.
When he smelled it a little, it was as if calming his tense mind a little.
「Now, I will tell you things about what plans will happen when you come with me」
Rio said that while trying to look serious.
"Yes nih . Please"
「At this time, I will be heading to a country called Bertram」 Kingdom
「Kingdom Bertram?」
"Yes nih . Although we are currently closer to the national border of the country called Saint Stellar kingdom, Bertram kingdom is in the northwest direction, please remember when you have just arrived, You are in a country called Galwark kingdom in the northeast direction of 」
He took out a pen and paper and drew a simple map while continuing his explanation of the surrounding countries and their current location.
"I saw . It forms like this correctly. Understood 」
Miharu looked at the map with interest.
「Yes, then I will tell you about the reason why I am heading for Bertram」 kingdom
Rio said that when he drank iced tea.
He continued his explanation after wetting the bed.
Section 2
「The truth is, a coup happened some time ago in this country, my friend whom I owe a few years ago lives there. That's why I want to go to the country to confirm the person's safety 」
「Coup ..... Can I go to such a country?」
Miharu asked with a worried expression after hearing those disturbing words.
"Yes nih . Although there may not be any disturbance in the public order of the city since the coup took place in the higher-ups 」
Although he could not confirm it, it might not be too bad.
Although there was some unrest in the country, he did not think that it would have any direct relation to the deterioration of public order.
By the way, he had no idea what was going on with the current national government.
「But, if I am going back there, it will be more convenient for me to move alone, I want Miharu to sit at home」
「Home-sitting?」
"Yes nih . Rest assured, as long as you are in this house you will not encounter any danger with 」
Rio smiled at Miharu as if trying to calm her down.
When it comes to hiding, it is necessary to place this house in a place where no one is around.
Although it was possible that a dangerous creature or demonic creature would appear instead, it would be safer to stay inside the house if it was only the level of that creature.
That's why this house was built.
「I will leave about three days later, and will return no later than three days later. Although I'm really sorry for suddenly leaving after saying that I will take care of you ……. 」
Rio lowered his head while apologizing.
After that, so as not to cause anxiety to him.
「No, because we will stay in this house as you ordered that's why, please go to that person without worrying about us!」
Miharu answered him excitedly.
"Thank you very much . Although I may often be away from home, I will try to return as much as possible 」
Rio said that as if he was sorry for that fact.
"Yes, that"
Miharu nodded excitedly.
「And then, tomorrow however, I was thinking of buying daily necessities for Miharu-san in the nearest city. Therefore daily necessities are needed immediately 」
「Ah, Yes. Thank you very much"
「But, since I feel uncomfortable to go along with the three people who cannot speak in their language, is it alright for me to take Miharu-san first as a representative？
"Yes nih . I'm fine with it 」
「Then, it's tomorrow. Since we are going after breakfast, I hope to go with this plan 」
「Understood. 」
「And then, I will search for a place where the three of you can live safely for days since my absence starts tomorrow. This will cause various inconveniences due to the tight schedule, are you okay with it？ Please let me know if you are sick or sick 」
It is necessary to find out if there are any previous chronic disorders.
You could say that no illness is incurable as long as they have a magic cure or a secret medicine made by Seirei no Tami.
Although this was an extremely valuable medicine that should not be used at the time of notification, it was a cheap item if it was for Miharu.
「No, there's no way it's an inconvenience for us. It is better that we be fine with it because we are forcing Haruto-san to do many things for our sake. No problem because as far as I know, everyone id healthy 」
"Is it so . In this case I am happy. For now, I have gone to the nearest city for several times*, I thought to place a settlement in Galwark kingdom for now 」
「Kingdom Galwark. I see"
Miharu muttered as she looked at the map made by Rio.
「By the way, because we will fly in the sky, it won't be long」
It would take several days to enter Galwark kingdom if they moved on foot.
But, it would take several hours even if they were to move flying slowly in the sky.
Although this was the first time for Rio to bring three people while flying in the sky, Rio was confident that he could not do that with his skill in spirit arts.
His flying speed will drop significantly for safety reasons, although it may not be a problem if he installs a rope as a rescue rope.
「Eh, S-Sky?」
He's Looking at Miharu.
「Ya, although this is a little different from Magic, please think that there are several ways to fly in the sky」
「Uhm, understand ...........」.
Miharu replied in a curious tone while wondering in what way she would fly in the sky.
「Well, I thought you'd find out if you saw how I flew. It might be a little scary but, please just say it if you can't stand 」
「Understood. 」
After Miharu answered, quietly descend upon them for a few seconds.
Rio looked at his glass with a bored face.
The thing he had to tell her was done.
So she thought of ending their conversation because it seemed like Miharu was tired as well.
「........ Uhm, it's all true. Haruto-san 」
Miharu spoke timidly.
Section 3
「Ah, yes, what is it?」
As he replied, Rio changed his gaze from glass to Miharu.
「How about the gold in the bag, what should we do with it?」
It was a gold coin that was just included into Miharu's bag by the slave merchant.
Although he was being sidelined when they talked about various things, only now did he remember them.
「Please treat it as Miharu-san's capital to fund your own activity」
Rio just handed over the ownership of the gold coin to Miharu.
After which, Miharu's eyes opened wide.
「Uhm, since we are always the ones receiving your help, I think Haruto-san should have gotten the money ……. 」
Is answer.
「No, since the victim belongs to Miharu-san, the money is yours. You can say that it is money entertainer 」
「Although that is the case, we are always helped by Haruto-san, it is useless even if we hold it. Please, I hope Haruto-san will take the money 」
Miharu insisted as she firmly said her refusal.
Their eyes meet.
Miharu's fierce desire to retreat was transmitted to Rio.
「Uhm ………. Then, I will be the one to save this money but, what about reducing that money to the daily necessities required by Miharu-san from tomorrow？ 」
So, Rio proposed that.
「T-No, in that case, isn't that basically our money ……. . ？ 」
「Ahaha, I open ya」
「Uhm, can we say that you loan us money from now on？ I was thinking of returning that loan money someday to Rio-san with my own power」
「Eh, no, no need to do that you know」
This time, Rio's eyes were wide open in shock.
「Something like that is impossible. Because then we only unilaterally accept your help. Although I may not be able to return the money, gratitude should be returned 」
"I saw . …… 」
Of course, if Rio was in his position he would try to return the money.
That was why, Rio knew very well about what he was feeling.
But, for Rio, he didn't really want to accept the gratitude from Miharu.
Such a thing was natural since she was trying to be nice to Miharu.
Subsequently
「Uhm, right then and there. There is a reason why I kept Miharu. No need to feel indebted as far as you know？ 」
Therefore, Rio was a little joking to tease her.
「Uhm, then for what reason did you save us?」
「It ....... . because I want information about events happening in this region 」
After she said that, Miharu's eyes opened slightly wide.
「……. . Normally, one would not go that far just for that reason. We do not have any information, I just want to return the favor 」
Miharu said that while showing a seemingly cute smile.
「Ah, no, there are still other reasons you know?」
「And the reason is?」
"Yes nih . That's complicated 」
「And can I hear what the reason is?」
「Uhm, maybe it's because Miharu-san is the Japanese I missed. In addition, there are also various ……. 」
Rio answered with great difficulty but, Miharu felt that something was hidden deep within those words.
"Various ?"
「Ya, fine ……. 」
Rio became passive.
「Uhm, right then and there. In that case, please accept the money and make it like that to return your favor 」
"But……"
Miharu hates.
It seemed like Miharu's feeling in gratitude was more than she expected.
Or maybe because of his honest personality, or both.
Somehow he became happy to know about Miharu's current personality.
「Not mean no, I mean the money is a pretty big amount？ Even though it was just a simple conversion to the Japanese Yen, I think its value can easily surpass over 10 million yen. Although I think it should not exceed 20 million yen 」
Although he did not calculate the exact number, its value was around that number at a glance.
「1-10 million yes ……. 」
Miharu was strengthened by an extremely high monetary value.
Although it naturally spoke, it was natural, he seemed unable to understand that value.
「And that's it. I will receive money, besides I will not take this money either. Do you agree with that？ 」
「Uhm, is it really okay?」
To Miharu who was still confused.
「It's okay」
Rio showed a slightly mischievous tone. Miharu's a little confused.
"Yes, that"
And replied while giggling in a low voice.
「After all, please don't think about money matters from now on. If you are still anxious about it, pretty much if you help me with housework 」
「Ah, Yes. Of course, doing so should be natural！ 」
Then, greetings. Please be a landlady when I go I'm
「Understood. 」
Section 4
While smiling gently, Miharu added 「Although so――」.
「Please say whatever to do and whatever needs to be later. I'll help you as long as it's still in my capacity 」
"Yes nih . Thank you very much"
Rio smiled back at Miharu.
「Then, will we sleep soon. Miharu-san is also tired from 」
"Yes nih . Thank you very much"
「The room will be different with Aki-chan, is it alright?」
「Ah, Yes. Even so, is it permissible to use such a private room？ 」
「Yes, it does not matter because there are many empty rooms」
And then, after guiding Miharu to her own room, Rio also entered the bathroom.
Miharu seemed to be asleep when Rio entered the bathroom.
Just like that, Rio also entered his own room, leaning on the back side was an extra large bed made by Dominique.
It is the only bed of oddly large size between the beds in the house, the forcefully extended bed can fill the room of about 12 tatami mats.
Dominique said 「Because this is your room. I will go as far as making the bed custom made. Because the other room is just for sleeping 」and while clouding the last part, and that's how this room has decided as Rio's room.
Although to be honest she didn't need to follow that, she somehow felt bad for treating someone with good intentions with disdain, so Rio slept on that bed.
Although at first he thought that the bed was too big, he could somehow feel a sense of security when lying down like this.
There was no need to worry no matter how much he rolled around during his sleep, he accidentally wanted to roll around on it.
Now he would feel dissatisfied when sleeping in a normal bed.
「…………」
Perhaps it was because of the conversation with Miharu before she went to bed, for some reason Rio felt like a elementary grade student the night before the sightseeing trip.
He stared at the dark ceiling in the house where he slept.
It had really been a long time since he had felt this feeling.
Suddenly, he remembered the cruise trip where he went with Miharu in his previous life.
She also can't sleep the night before the sightseeing trip, and remembers that she was woken up by Miharu the next morning.
And now he had an incredible feeling of sleeping under the same roof as that Miharu.
Rio's consciousness was immersed in various thoughts.
And then, today Rio slept quietly.
And then, the next morning.
Rio opened his eyes when the morning sunlight entered his room from the stone window.
He got off the bed in a slow motion, and then went to another room.
After that, the aroma that fed him filled the living room.
（Is there a dish we forgot from the rest of the last night?）
With that thought half-asleep, he went into the kitchen.
In that place was Miharu who was cooking while wearing —– apron.
Suddenly, Rio stiffened.
Rio's mind was awakened at that moment.
"Good morning . Sorry I seem to be sleeping too much leep
The panicked Rio greeted Miharu.
"Good morning . Because Aki-chan and Masato-kun are still sleeping as well. I woke up early because I used the alarm function of my watch 」
And, Miharu told him the reason for her early awakening.
Although there is also a watch in this house, it does not have an alarm function.
First of all, the clock is usually not a luxury item that appears on the market, it does not matter either because he lives with his biological clock that is already deeply embedded in his body.
He glanced at the living room clock, just before 7am.
It seems like yesterday he slept quietly because he slept a bit late.
「I'm sorry for using the kitchen at my own convenience. Calm down because I will make breakfast 」
「Ah, let me help you. Please say if there are not enough snot people 」
Rio said that to her as he wore an apron that was stored in the kitchen.
Although there were ingrendients in the cold storage magic tools, most of them were stored in item boxes.
「Ah, Yes. Uhm, I am confused as to what I should make for the main course, probably depending on it 」
"I saw . Then, can we make bacon and eggs 」
「Ah, no bacon and eggs?」
"Yes nih . Now please wait a minute because I will take it out. 『ReleaseDischarge』 」
Recalling the ingrendient stored within his item box, he retrieved the required amount of meat and eggs.
「Please use this」
「Ah, Yes. Haruto-san really has something right 」
Miharu said that as if admiring him.
「Ahaha, call it impossible but, I did bring a lot of people who do not know」
Rio smiled with an awkward smile as if trying to avoid it.
「Ah, true too. Should we prepare lunch for Aki-chan and Masato-kun since we will be leaving since noon? I will make preparations for it 」
"Yes nih . Then, I will proceed with the preparation for breakfast. 」
「Yes, I'll make a bento that tastes good even though it's cool」
After saying that, Rio also started to move.
Even though he was just making ordinary food, he somehow felt happy.
Making your own meals feels boring but, making meals with others is fun.
Is it because he is with Miharu.
The coup, revenge, forget all the dark stories, he's currently putting that aside.
Rio felt very happy.
Today, only at that time ——.
That's all it is.