Chapter 69

The departure was delayed as a result of we shared one another’s heat for a number of hours. The sky brightened lengthy earlier than we reached the village. Endymion couldn’t sleep a wink, however he was not drained.

As quickly as he stepped on the bottom, he spoke.

“First, let’s have a meal, take a break, after which we’ll begin once more.”

I’m positive it was me who absorbed essence final evening, however I couldn’t work out why the one who seemed so energized was him. He seemed considerably excited as he collected dry leaves and twigs, lit a fireplace, and took out the supplies he purchased from Sylphen. Sitting with my knees up, I checked out Endymion and exhaled a small breath.

“You look comfortable, Endymion.”

“Sure, that is very fulfilling. When you’re drained, why don’t you shut your eyes for some time?”

“I’m not drained. I simply needed to know what you’re so comfortable about.”

He barely grimaced after I stated that. It wasn’t my intention, nevertheless it sounded sarcastic. Hurrying so as to add extra phrases, Endymion met my eyes and smiled.

“It’s all fulfilling. To be with you, Miss Lily, and to have the ability to do that for you. It’s a pleasure to be wanted by the individual you’re keen on.”

“…You retain saying such issues so casually. You weren’t that type of individual at first.”

After we first met, he stored a correct distance, however confirmed kindness as he did with others. After that, he stored having trysts close to me. Nevertheless, whereas displaying that determine, he didn’t explicitly categorical that he was excited about me, however that modified after he found that I used to be a succubus.

“Sure. I used to be flustered as a result of I didn’t know how you can method you. Usually, it was the opposite manner round.”

Endymion, who put a pot stuffed with water on the hearth, skillfully ready the elements. The opposite manner round appears to imply that there have been lots of people who approached him even when he simply stayed nonetheless. Effectively, simply from what I had seen earlier than, I may depend them on two palms.

“So, to get some consideration, one thing like that, you probably did that… close to me?”

“As a result of if I didn’t do this, Miss Lily wouldn’t even make eye contact with me.”

“No, don’t you suppose the strategy you used was a bit unusual?”

“I knew that you simply hated it. However, nicely… When you began to keep away from me once more, I may do extra simply to get your consideration on me in some way. You may hate me, however please don’t keep away from me.”

“…Isn’t it apparent to keep away from folks you don’t like?”

He laughed softly at my blunt reply. It was uncomfortable to simply sit nonetheless, so I attempted to assist with one thing, however he shook his hand. I crouched down a bit extra and stated.

“Since when did Endymion need me… Um, did you want me?”

“You’re asking for the primary time.”

“As a result of I didn’t actually need to know earlier than.”

“Then, do you need to find out about it now?”

“It’s not good to reply questions with questions.”

Regardless of my reasonably pointed tone, Endymion continued to snigger. There have been occasions after I was curious and there have been occasions after I thought I didn’t know, however ultimately, I obtained curious concerning the nice purpose why he did this. He stirred the ladle and blinked with a pensive look.

“Since when, hm. I don’t know precisely. I stored watching and taking a look at you, and my emotions grew.”

“…Why would you have a look at me like that?”

“Effectively. At first, I believed that you simply have been merely shy, however that wasn’t the case. I came upon that you simply have been placing up a wall in opposition to everybody aside from just a few, however then… I noticed that I used to be among the many individuals who you constructed that wall in opposition to.”

“…….”

“It was ineffective to speak in a pleasant manner like Regulus, and it was not possible to method you want a good friend, so I believed lots about what to do.”

“Why did you do this? Usually, if I draw the road like that, folks received’t come any nearer.”

Endymion lower the jerky into the pot and took a big loaf of bread from his bag. I simply tapped my elbows with my fingers and watched him do it. The sunshine blue eyes misplaced in thought instantly turned to me.

“Maybe it was since you didn’t smile at me. And also you additionally didn’t settle for the scented candles as nicely.”

“What?”

“It appears so.”

Endymion threw out unusual phrases and smiled brightly. What does he imply by scented fort? I stated, stretching my leg ahead.

“The scented candles within the knights library are good.”

“That’s a aid. Truly, I paid a whole lot of consideration to these.”

I didn’t know what on the earth he was speaking about. In the long run, he turned excited about me after watching me. He hit a wall and fell in love with me? I don’t know if that individual is bizarre or if I misunderstood. When my expression turned unusual, he added a remark.

“…From a sure level, each time I considered something, you’ll simply come to thoughts. Did you eat nicely, did you sleep nicely, did you’ve a whole lot of work right now, who did you discuss to?”

“Isn’t that what you requested out of politeness?”

“At first it was, however then I obtained actually curious. And.”

Endymion checked out me and smiled vaguely. He seemed like he had another excuse, however he didn’t say something anymore.

He then turned his head to pour the stew right into a bowl and sliced the warmed bread into bite-size items. The stew was scrumptious.

In reality, I obtained anxious lots after I heard that I needed to go to Terra alone with Endymion. It was as a result of I believed that he can be clingy, say one thing unusual, or do one thing burdensome. However he didn’t contact me greater than essential, and he paid consideration even when I stated solely a phrase.

Even so, after I spoke first, he exchanged conversations as if he had been ready for me. To be sincere, he was a greater companion than I initially thought.

After two extra days like that, Endymion and I have been capable of stand in entrance of the tightly closed partitions of Terra.

“The partitions are so white.”

“Miss Lily, when you get inside, you higher not contact something. Since you stated you are feeling ache if you contact holy energy.”

“Sure. I can nonetheless really feel the tingling within the air.”

It was disagreeable, however not insufferable. 5 paladins clad in silver armor stood in entrance of the gate. Endymion pressed my hood deeply whereas taking out the letter he acquired from Damian.

I used to be again to regular now. Contemplating that Damian instantly acknowledged me after I modified my face, I didn’t really feel the necessity to use magic. I adopted Endymion, tucking my unfastened hair inward.

As we obtained nearer, one of many guard paladins approached. Maybe he had seen the letter in Endymion’s hand, he spoke in a peaceful voice.

“Please state your enterprise.”

“I’ve come as a visitor of Excessive Priest Larsen.”

When Endymion handed over the letter, the paladin checked the contents evenly then quickly ignored it. His gaze turned to me, nevertheless it was actually quick. The knights standing behind gave manner, and Endymion and I went inside. I used to be a bit stiffer than earlier than.

“…….”

“Are you okay?”

“For now. Even the within… is white.”

All of the buildings and flooring have been all white. Nevertheless, it was not unusual that there have been many timber and light-colored flowers densely packed alongside the sting of the street. The buildings have been solely white, however the roofs have been coated with tents in colours that have been straightforward on the eyes, comparable to gold, inexperienced, or brown, giving it a reasonably mysterious feeling.

It was simply suffocating to me. The air was too heavy.

“Company. There are lots of locations you shouldn’t go to recklessly, so we’ll information you. Please observe me.”

“Sure. Miss Lily, if you’re having a tough time, please inform me.”

I smiled and nodded after I noticed him speaking with such pressure that he may break down even a wall. I used to be shocked that Endymion held my hand, however he smiled reassuringly and didn’t shake it off.

My pores and skin tingled with each step that I took. It was as if I had been sitting in a single place for a very long time—my limbs have been numb and I felt a bit sick to my abdomen. Endymion continued to test my situation and swallowed his breath anxiously.

“Your companion doesn’t look very nicely. Shall I information you to a spot to relaxation first?”

“It’s as a result of she will not be used to touring. I respect your consideration, however I need to meet the Excessive Priest as quickly as potential.”

When the paladin out of the blue stopped strolling, Endymion held my hand tightly and gently however firmly refused. Even when I rested right here, it will worsen, as nothing would assist me get higher, so I needed to get the ring and return rapidly.

However at that second, an odd chill hit my physique, and I virtually instinctively pushed Endymion away.

“Miss Lily!”

Concurrently Endymion staggered away from me, a golden circle fashioned underneath my ft. The wind swayed solely from the within, inflicting my hood to flip. I bit my lip and sat down on the strain that was incomparably stronger than after I was simply strolling.

“Miss Lily, Miss Lily!”

A wall had fashioned round me. Endymion hit the clear barrier with a distorted face, however there was no response. Sparks have been flying throughout my physique.

“What a silly devilkin. I puzzled what she was eager about getting in however I didn’t count on to get caught this simply.”

“…What sort of trick is that this?”

“That’s what this facet ought to say, knight of Ciel. Are you insane to dare to convey such a grimy creature into this sacred land?”

A sound got here from afar. The paladin’s mocking voice, in addition to Endymion’s chilly voice, rang farther away. Filthy, he stated. Was he speaking about me? My shoulders and lips trembled. What mistake have I made, what have I completed right here?

“Filthy creature…? You actually needed to die. How dare you say one thing like that.”

“Tsk, you appear like a pathetic bastard. So that you can have been enraptured by that devilkin, have you ever no disgrace?!”

Together with a pointy cry, many presences got here round. A pointy gaze like stabbing me with an axe, and people who frowned when their eyes met mine. Endymion got here to my facet as if to guard me and took out his sword.

Don’t fear. He stated in a peaceful voice.

Then, a pointy thorn made of sunshine flew from behind, and Endymion rapidly lower it off. A golden haze rose from the paladins’ our bodies. The barrier blocking me was getting cramped little by little.

I don’t know. I couldn’t work out how this occurred. Damian stated that he would undoubtedly clarify the scenario upfront. I didn’t count on to be attacked, although I believed that the unfavorable stares would observe. My abdomen was rumbling and I used to be nauseous.

Via my blurry imaginative and prescient, I noticed Endymion swinging his sword.

I had by no means considered attacking anybody with my will. I hated harming folks. A number of it was due to the anxiousness that one thing irreversible may occur at any time as a result of I couldn’t management my very own power.

I gripped the bottom so onerous that my fingernails tingled. As I attempted to summon my magic, I felt stabbing ache, as if lightning had struck my complete physique, and my abdomen felt sizzling as if I had swallowed fireplace. However nonetheless, nonetheless.

“Endymion, get down!”

With my scream, Endymion instantly crouched down. The black spheres that appeared within the air hit the paladins who have been attacking him.

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