3. Good for You, Good for Me
Leaning on my stubborn “willpower,” I managed to avoid any strange occurrences with the queen, who has now transformed into my “fairy.” Fortunately, her quiet departure did not disturb anyone else in the Kefer Manor.
It was only the first night, and we were already on the verge of “crossing the line.” If the queen were to come a few more times, what would happen!? Luckily, in the short time that followed, the queen finally had no opportunity for that: Kefer and I received a green light for our journey, and soon we were set to depart for the kingdom of the fairies, seeking a new self-disciplined fairy.
At this moment, just before our departure, Uncle Zerola, acting as our porter, brought us our luggage and, as Kefer’s father, came to bid her farewell.
“Kefer, unlike before when you were running around helplessly as if being chased, this time you seem to have a very firm belief of your own.”
Due to the “talent market” incident that occurred in Uncle’s territory, Kefer was still sulking with Uncle Zerola and her mother. However, Uncle’s words at this moment moved her.
“Your eyes show no unnecessary worries; you truly have your own thoughts and goals… Huh, it seems the last part I needed to worry about as a father was just a baseless concern. Now I can rest assured to let you go.”
“You don’t need to remind me of these things…”
Kefer turned her face away but couldn’t help softening her tone. “I have my own thoughts, Father.”
Hiss… Could it be my illusion? Uncle was acting a bit strange today. It was too… serious, how should I put it, almost… really like a father!
But Kefer and I should both know intuitively: Uncle usually doesn’t behave this way! Surely it wasn’t because this time wasn’t about “running away from marriage” or something, that Uncle was being unusually serious? I really feared this old man might accidentally say something that would jinx us.
Uncle nodded solemnly, and I began to think he was indeed being “serious.”
“I understand what happened between you before, so now I’ll tell you directly: whatever ‘ninth tier’ or ‘sanctification’ is never the end. There is no such thing as a final destination when it comes to power. In the Great Yng Empire, on this continent, there are still many ‘monsters’ like Sword Saint Ludwig, whose power and level cannot be conveniently measured by tiers.”
“Kefer, never think that just because you feel you’ve ‘broken through’ and are nearing the peak, that it’s the end. Once you have such thoughts, the ‘constraints’ in your heart may truly limit you here. As my daughter, with his help, your endpoint is far beyond this.”
Uncle’s words left me stunned!
This… this was too much like a “royal road plot”! Could it be that Kefer’s story was finally about to get on track at this moment!?
Compared to my wild thoughts, Kefer was clearly moved by Uncle’s words and no longer sulked; instead, she nodded earnestly. As for Uncle, after a long sigh of relief, he revealed a warm smile, and what appeared before me was a picturesque scene of father-daughter reconciliation.
“So, Father feels it’s time to pass something on to you, Kefer. This is something very important, not just for you, but for him, and for me and your mother as well.”
Oh… oh! Following this pattern, is Uncle about to hand Kefer some “treasured heirloom” and say something cool like, “You weren’t ready for this before, but now you have the right to hold it!”?
Kefer tensed up, and I began to hesitate, thinking, “Should I, the big villain, hide for a bit so I don’t interfere with their main storyline?”
In the next moment, Uncle pulled out a small vial and placed it in Kefer’s outstretched palm.
Medicine… medicine!? Shouldn’t a family heirloom be some kind of divine weapon to be authentic?
Wait!? Medicine!?
Kefer froze, and I followed suit, and at the same time, the script appeared!
[Zerola handed Kefer a vial of… ]
A vial of what!? So this is what you meant by “good for everyone,” you old coot!? Get lost!
On the other side, Kefer smashed the vial directly against Uncle Zerola’s face! Grabbing me, she fled! Then, we drove away in a rush, leaving the capital of the Great Yng Empire behind.
Far from the “dangerous” queen, it had finally turned into a world for just Kefer and me. Moreover… this time it wasn’t about escaping under the guise of a “honeymoon,” but rather a decision made with a shared purpose.
It’s a pity that this super good atmosphere was ruined by Uncle’s three sentences of uncharacter
“Want to give it a try?”
“!”
I clenched my fist, turning my head with a face full of confusion.
“Uh? What do you want to try?”
“Nothing, nothing, just talking to myself!” Ke Fei’er suddenly waved her hands in a fluster, then turned her body aside, though her voice still carried a hint of panic.
“Alright, alright, I didn’t say anything just now. Let’s plan our route.”
“Mm.”
So, I…
I…
I was scared out of my wits!
Fortunately, I reacted quickly just now, and my response was particularly clever! Otherwise, if Ke Fei’er had continued to ask, the question might have turned into, “Do you want to give it a try… without anything at all?”
How should I respond? What could I say!? We haven’t even dipped the brush in ink for our second character, and my dear fiancée is already expecting me to write in wild cursive. How could I not be nervous!?
Whether I can or not is one thing.
Whether I want to or not is another.
Whether the timing is right is an even more important matter.
At least, now is not the right time. After all, with the determination of our goal and the start of our journey, the script for the two of us uncontrollably appeared in my mind.
[The Insight Fairy is hiding in the Kingdom of Plouce!]
Though there were some beneficial elements for us within, still…
[The Sword Saint Ludwig appears!]
[Nilu’s fairy appears!]
[Ogilid… is killed by Ludwig.]
As expected, the script’s grim portrayal of the future hasn’t changed one bit.
Ke Fei’er, I’m sorry, but now is not the time for us to discuss “real swords and guns.”
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