The Lord of the Universe
Chapter 120, Kurumi's Answer 2
Me and my friends went back to their rooms. Our problem here is almost done. Everyone sleeps well tonight and can breathe fresh air again tomorrow... Artoria and I were lectured at length by Anna. Is that how jealous he is?
After hours, Artoria and I were finally able to sleep, shaded by Anna's voice that still reverberated in our minds. It's like just dying.
The next day, I was standing on top of the wall enjoying the blue scenery that I had longed for. Yep, things are back to normal and I think there's a pr for this kingdom.
I inhaled a fresh breath that I hadn't breathed in for a long time and breathed it out. It feels fresh even though there are still smells of smoke burning from the last incident.
Suddenly I heard the sound of footsteps beside me and I glanced at him. I found Artoria looking in the same direction as me. He stopped near me and looked at the beauty we had not felt for a long time.
"Huff... Huhh... No more breathing this fresh air" he said,
"Yes. It's like being in heaven am I right?",
"Yes, I guess." she replied with a smile.
We were there silent. The wind blows towards us gently passing through us. Our hair was flying in the opposite direction and we enjoyed those moments.
"So what about Kurumi?",
"I just need an answer. I'm still waiting for him, no matter how long I wait for him.",
"Heh, as usual... I think this kid is lucky to have a father like you.",
"You're brave enough, aren't you?",
"I learned to be more open to the child...",
"Hm?",
"Our son." he said in a whisper,
"Well, even though you are still not open about your feelings.",
"That's why I learned to know more openly! It's not good to keep this shyness until this child is born anyway.",
"I don't mind whatever your nature is, I still accept you.".
He was silent but I didn't see him.
"T-thank you." she said in a shy tone.
I looked towards him and saw his face blushing red. I smiled there and then went back to see what I had seen before.
We stayed there before Artoria spoke.
"Nakano... Why did you accept me to be your fiancee?",
"Hmm?",
"And..why do you also accept the others.quickly again like... without reason...",
"....".
Artoria looked at me who was looking straight ahead.
"Let's go. I don't think there's a reason...",
"Eh? then... if there is a woman who wants to be your fiancee.... do you accept it?",
".... No. I guess.", I...",
"... What do you mean?",
"Eitherway. I also don't understand why I made you my fiancee. Why didn't I pick one of you? Why don't I have a reason? Why don't I know why? I don't think I need an answer to any of that.", though..",
"...".
I glanced at him who was looking at me with a sad look like the eyes of a dog begging for something.
"I mean that. I think the six of you are my chosen women that I cannot choose between you. Heh... What the hell am I talking about? In short, I can't choose any of you because you're equally valuable to me and I don't want to make a woman sad just because of me.",
"...",
"The bottom line is. I. hate to see a woman grieving just because of me. And this is where I choose you as one of my future wives...".
I held Artoria's hand and knelt down in front of her.
"Please be a good parent to our child." I said with a...romantic tone?, please?,
"E-uh?! I-it's...",
"....".
Artoria let out a confident attitude of herself and her innocent face. He let out a sweet smile that was the sweetest of all his smiles. He tilted his head and answered the question from me with a face full of happiness.
"Yes! I promise..I will take good care of our son so that he grows up like his great father..".
I smiled happily. The wind stopped blowing and that's when we kissed. With that our hearts have become one. Artoria wins?
It doesn't feel like night is coming. I spent my time from day to night talking to Sumiko about many things. We're not in a relationship like getting engaged or anything, we're just in a close friendship that has ever existed. And that's when I asked him about his abilities.
"So, can I get half your ability?" my tofu, my,
"Half...? Heh...who said half?",
"Eh?".
Sumiko moved away from me and I saw her time eyes become eyes of time similar to the one I used to be.
"Sumiko...your eyes..!",
"Yes... I-i know... The extra pupil in my eye is gone, isn't it? That means I don't have passive abilities. And you're Nakano...".
Sumiko pulled my hand and led me to the mirror of her room.
"Look at your eyes!" said.
I look in the mirror and focus on my eyes. Pulpilnya. The pupils fused with the golden color of his eyes and there were 2 different pupils! One is circular in the middle and the other is serrated behind the time number! That means..I already have 2 passive abilities!
"Miko...!" girang said.
He answered me with a nod. She smiles happily for me.
"Happy Nakano!" said.
I was so happy I forgot something.
"Sumiko! Your abilities?!",
"Oh that... Take it easy. I still have magic. And again, I just need something for my new time-eye ability, a power that is much more suited to me.",
"...".
I let out a face worried about his strength. Isn't this the same as taking his power?
"Don't worry. I don't need that power. Just take it. You need to, right? It's a gift for you and a sign that we're friends! Therefore, don't leave me alone anymore huh...",
"Yes! I promise." I said excitedly.
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I stood on top of the wall surrounding the kingdom while looking towards the moon. I was waiting for Kurumi there because somehow it felt like I was going to meet her tonight.
I exhaled and that's when I heard the soft leg-banging sound and the effect sound of a magic.
"Nakano." said someone not far beside me.
I turned my face towards the direction the voice appeared and right as I thought, Kurumi there.she stood with her face slightly blushing and her teary eyes glanced in the other direction. He looked at me with a shy look.
"So, how?" my tofu, my,
"Duh..don't rush! My heart's still.", though...",
"Well I understand. So, what?",
"... Are you really going to accept me?",
"That again? Yep. I'll accept you as one of my fiancees.",
"Really?",
"Yes. That'sthat's true! I'll— No! I must have accepted you for who you are!" I said.
Kurumi looked down with her face still hesitating. His face flushed but was still hesitant to answer.
"If you need time to think, I'll give it to you. You don't have to force yourself. I'll wait for your answer always and forever, even years.",
"...".
Kurumi was amazed by those words. He was hesitant and that was normal. He has been hurt and does not want the same thing to happen to himself.
"I've decided!" he said with conviction,
"...".
I looked into his eyes and we looked at each other. I saw his eyes filled with confidence and trust.
"I. will accept your offer! Make me one of you!" he said with complete confidence.
I was not surprised and smiled.
"All right...".
I extended my hand to him.
"I promise.if I'll make you as happy as I can!" I said.
Kurumi was surprised and blushed in embarrassment. He glanced in the other direction and at me alternately. He then ran to hug me. He pushed me to the floor. I looked at her face and she was smiling very happily. Yes, let him be.
"Congratulations Kurumi" said someone behind me.
That voice... Artoria yeah. I looked up and saw Artoria above me now. She smiled happily for Kurumi.
"Oh yes Nakano, what about Tohka?" ask him suddenly, though,
"...".
Oh yeah I forgot. I forgot about him. What about him huh? Is he in Ender End?
"I don't know yet what happened to him. But all I know is this is our next trip! Back to where it all started! Ender's End!".