*Similar because the earlier half, this half can be launched in thanks of the discharge of quantity 2.

Characters on this chapter:

Percival Belisario, third son of Margrave of Vanderwall on the Jap Frontier

Bruno Kingsleigh, Commander of the Kingsleigh unit

Matteo, Percival’s horse

When Sapphiras returned to the shop after throwing the boys exterior, the purchasers cheered.

“Eh?……Um, what?”

“Regardless of the way you look, you’re spectacular, Nii-chan!”

Sapphiras was pushed again by the purchasers and shortly taken to a seat inside the shop.

“Thanks for saving my daughter!”

“We have been actually aggravated as a result of these folks, who declare to be heroes who saved the city, eat with out paying day after day, and so they even assault different clients.”

Sapphiras, who mercilessly chased the boys away, was a real hero for them, who had no selection however to endure in silence even when one thing was an excessive amount of for them to abdomen.

“I didn’t do something that might warrant thanks……”

“Don’t be modest, little magician! You’re an awesome man, let’s have a toast!”

When one buyer holds up a beer mug, the encompassing clients observe swimsuit. Sapphiras was confused at first, however his composure was damaged when the woman he rescued from the thug handed him a mug.

Sapphiras turned the star of the night time as he continually bumped mugs with the opposite clients. For a person who likes to be energetic and blissful, interacting with the folks he meets is among the pleasures of travelling.

As he watches from a distance, a younger man approaches him.

“Are you an adventurer?”

“Sure, I’m. I’m in a celebration with him, primarily touring the ruins.”

I nodded in response as Sapphiras checked out me, and the person gave me solely the slightest of glances. It appears that he’s not inquisitive about me.

“Heh, touring the ruins, huh? However isn’t a celebration of two too small?”

“No, by no means. Percival may be very dependable.”

“Hmmm, I see.”

The person pretended to be nonchalant as he moved his chair right into a slender house and forcibly sat down subsequent to Sapphiras. He talks to Sapphiras with a innocent smile, saying that he’s additionally an adventurer, however his ulterior motives are usually not fully hidden.

Nevertheless, Sapphiras was fully unaware of his apparent ulterior motives, which was an issue.

Sapphiras has all the time had attractiveness, however as he grew older, his magnificence has grow to be much more radiant. Whilst a scholar, he was generally in comparison with a Spirit of Twilight, however he nonetheless had the innocence of boyhood. However what about now?

He has translucent white pores and skin and blue eyes whose color modifications depth relying on the sunshine. His night-black hair additional accentuates his mysteriousness, and if he have been to face nonetheless, he could be the very essence of a spirit.

But, regardless of this, he’s unaware of his eye-catching look, and is sort of fully unguarded. His Excellency the Duke and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince have been very anxious about Sapphiras, who had such a weak sense of hazard, turning into an adventurer.

Nevertheless, the gorgeous spirit contained the soul of a robust adventurer. Sapphiras has braveness, and regardless of his personal magic, he generally acts in ways in which appear reckless. What’s extra, he has a fragile expression on his face and generally speaks violently, as if to say, I’m going to explode a thug. Many individuals are confused by the discrepancy between look and what he’s inside.

The folks of Vanderwall and Aurora-jyou, who’ve recognized Sapphiras for a very long time, together with myself, are used to him, so there isn’t a shock anymore, however I’ve seen those that dreamt of him shedding tears many occasions once they found the true Sapphiras.

Regardless of this, Sapphiras has a form and compassionate coronary heart. Most individuals will like him in the event that they work together with him even as soon as. It’s good for Sapphiras to make extra mates within the cities and villages we cease at throughout our travels. Nevertheless, there are fairly a number of folks like that man who strategy him with some ulterior motive.

“Yo, Nii-chan. Are you the magician’s partner1相棒 (aibou): associate/pal/confederate, often not within the romantic sense.?”

Whereas I used to be trying on the man pretending to be an adventurer, a bearded man within the prime of manhood spoke to me.

“Sure, I’m.” 

Your associate is wonderful. Despite the fact that he has such an exquisite face, he’s relentless and feels actually nice. And he drinks fairly nicely.”

“The associate I’m pleased with.”

“I see, I see!”

The person smiled broadly and patted me mercilessly on the again. He jogs my memory of Kingsleigh-dono.

“I work as a bricklayer on this city. This is among the few locations the place folks like us can calm down. That’s why we’re all grateful to you for eliminating that thug.”

The person, who mentioned he was a bricklayer, instructed me that he had simply arrived on this city, and instructed me in regards to the blacksmith and power store. As I used to be listening to this beneficial info, Sapphiras was holding his fourth mug as instructed by that man.

Sapphiras likes to drink, however not very a lot. I often inform him to not drink in locations the place I’m not current, simply in case one thing goes flawed. Now that I’m proper subsequent to him, his tempo is just a little sooner, in all probability due to the environment round him.

That man in all probability meant to get Sapphiras drunk and take him out of the shop. He’s attempting to do one thing very daring proper in entrance of me.

“Hey, Nii-chan. Watch out. That bastard is unquestionably after your associate.”

The bricklayer should have been watching the person.

“Yeah, thanks for the heads up.”

I obtained up from my seat and went over to Saphiras.

“Sapphiras, don’t go greater than that.”

I referred to as out simply as the person was about to place his hand on Sapphiras’ shoulder and took away his mug of ale. I took a look on the man, who regarded like he wished to say one thing, and pulled his hand again hurriedly, as if he was embarrassed. Don’t suppose you may contact Sapphiras so simply.

“Eh? I’m nonetheless positive. I’m not drunk in any respect.”

Sapphiras pouted. That face is cute, however I’m not big-hearted sufficient to only silently watch Sapphiras sit subsequent to a person who doesn’t even attempt to disguise his ulterior motives.

“The extra drunk you’re, the extra you say that.”

“U……”

“What, you guys? Are you leaving already?”

He’s in all probability very drunk. One of many common clients referred to as out to me.

“Ah, I’m sorry to interrupt the joy. He simply arrived right here right now and he’s drained too. I would like him to relaxation early on the inn. Are you able to get up, Sapphiras?”

I put the cash for foods and drinks on the desk, and urged Sapphiras to stand up.

“After all I can get up. I’m not likely drunk!”

He stood up briskly, however after a number of steps, he slumped down. Apparently, the alcohol had taken impact greater than he had anticipated. Once I picked up Sapphiras, who was unsteady on his ft, horizontally in my arms, he should have lastly realised that he was drunk. He obediently surrendered himself.

“I feel I may need been drunk in spite of everything……”

“Sure, I feel so.”

As I left the restaurant with Sapphiras, who had grown quiet, in my arms, the woman from the bar stopped me.

“Th-that! Thanks for the cloak.”

“Sapphiras,”

Once I referred to as out to him to take the cloak supplied to him, Sapphiras, who was half asleep, reached out his hand and took it.

“…….I’ll go away a guard canine behind in case they arrive once more.”

“A guard canine?”

The bar woman tilts her head. As Sapphiras mentioned, these guys would possibly come with out hesitation and harass the shop and its clients. They appeared to don’t have anything however a excessive shallowness.

“Cu Sith……”

The lights of the magic circle appeared in a bluish-white glow on the darkened avenue, and a inexperienced canine the dimensions of a calf appeared.

“Kya……!”

“Cu Sith, defend this retailer……”

The woman is stunned by the sudden look of a big canine, however Sapphiras appears to have reached his restrict, and after saying a number of phrases to Cu Sith, he fell asleep.

“U, umm……th-this huge canine?”

“Don’t fear, it’s Sapphiras’ summoned beast. He’s huge, however he’s a kind-hearted canine, so there’s nothing to be afraid of. He’ll defend the shop in the meanwhile, in order that these thugs gained’t have the ability to get near the shop.”

“……It is a summoned beast……I’ve by no means seen one earlier than.”

“We’ll cease by once more.”

“I’ll be ready for you!”

Sapphiras appears to love this retailer, so we’ll in all probability cease by a number of occasions throughout our keep.

***

When he arrived on the inn, I lowered Sapphiras onto the mattress, however his eyes confirmed no indicators of waking.

The trail from the ruins to the city was fairly steep and it took Matteo a number of days to get right here. Sapphiras appeared to be as energetic as ever when he was on the town, however he was in all probability simply drained with out realising it.

I truly actually wished him to take a shower after which calm down, however there was nothing I may do.

The journey across the ruins continues with tenting as soon as you permit the city. Due to this fact, once we can discover lodging, I select a room with a toilet in order that we are able to relaxation as a lot as potential. It’s a fairly luxurious room for an adventurer’s type, however these of us who can deal with extremely troublesome requests gained’t be concerned by the prices.

“I assume I ought to change his garments……”

I’m certain it’s onerous to sleep on this state, so I undo his travelling gear and take off his garments, however Sapphiras, who’s snoozing, stays as he’s. I assume he’s relieved as a result of it’s me, however I’m nonetheless anxious about getting him drunk when he’s this defenceless.

I wiped his physique with a fabric moistened with sizzling water and placed on his nightgown earlier than it obtained chilly. Then I took off my very own garments, shortly wiped off the sweat, and lay down subsequent to Sapphiras.

Once I hugged his physique, his physique temperature was just a little excessive because of his drunkenness. It’s now commonplace for me to go to sleep with Sapphiras in my arms.

Within the darkness with solely a candle, I put my lips to Sapphiras’ eyelids, who was sleeping comfortably. As I slid my lips to the tip of his nostril after which to his cheek, I may really feel the indicators of his trustworthy physique.

“Nn……Percival?”

Simply as I used to be about to the touch his thinly parted lips, Sapphiras, who was trembling in my arms, referred to as out my title in a sleepy voice. It looks as if I woke him up, however I didn’t care and kissed him once more.

“Do you need to……?”

“……No, I don’t.”

Sapphiras mentioned that after noticing my physique’s response.

I’ve a need to enter Sapphiras’s slender, sizzling and comfortable place. However I’ll cease right now. Sapphiras could also be drunk, however I’m not assured I can management his pleasure tonight. In any case, I can’t do something that might damage Sapphiras.

“Are you not doing it?”

“Ah……simply do that right now.”

“I see……”

Sapphiras pressed his face into my chest and instantly began respiratory barely. I hug his limp physique once more and shut my eyes, however the sleepiness doesn’t come.

Possibly it was as a result of the 2 of us had been alone for a short time. It’s been a very long time since we’ve been to a spot the place there are folks, and I really feel surprisingly nervous.

I can’t assist however see a glimpse of the person Sapphiras with lust-filled eyes. Sapphiras wouldn’t even trouble with a man like that, so there’s no want for me to fret about it. Nonetheless, I really feel an indescribable discomfort welling up in me.

It’s not one thing that may be dismissed merely as jealousy.

I had no concept that I had feelings that have been so obscure. I sigh quietly, unable to comprise myself. What is that this all about?

“Percival……you may’t sleep?”

Sapphiras, who must be asleep, was me with a dazed gaze.

“No……that’s proper. It seems like I can’t sleep.”

I attempted to disclaim it, not desirous to trigger pointless fear, however I used to be certain that even when I made an appropriate deception, Sapphiras wouldn’t be satisfied. Avoiding pointless push and pull, I actually admit that I can’t sleep.

“I see………possibly you’re too drained?”

Sapphiras slowly put his arm round my again and started patting me gently, as if he have been soothing a baby.

“Sleepy……sleepy, Percival is getting sleepy…….”

Sapphiras is attempting to lull me to sleep whereas preventing sleepiness. Sapphiras’ kindness tickled me, and my unconscious rigidity relaxed.

Many individuals like him will seem sooner or later. I can’t stand subsequent to Sapphiras as his companion if my coronary heart is disturbed by one thing like that.

Sapphiras believed in me and entrusted me with all the things. That’s why I can stand subsequent to Sapphiras with out being shaken by something. It’s simply that.

As if Sapphiras’ spell had begun to take impact, I progressively fell into a cushty sleep.

Seems like I’ll have the ability to sleep nicely tonight……

melon: sigh, creator is such a tease.