Chapter 223 – Apology

Episode 223 – Apology

After the time of apology and kissing passed, Alyssa just walked in silence for a while.

I followed behind and quietly asked.

“Are you embarrassed?”

“No!”

The answer came right away.

This is nothing short of proof. Alyssa is embarrassed that she kissed in front of everyone.

It was something everyone else was doing and I thought people would do the same, but I was very sensitive.

I shrugged my shoulders and moved to the side.

“So what should we do now? I also toured the botanical garden. It’s lunch time. Do you want to move?”

Before I knew it, the clock was showing the hour.

I didn’t have much time to look around the botanical garden, but since I originally scheduled my appointment a little late, it’s already ended up like this.

Alyssa pointed outside.

“Let’s go to the downtown area. Let’s fill ourselves up with some of the street food there.”

“Street food? Is that okay?”

“Do you think I’m a girl who grew up eating only high-quality food? There is no such thing as an illegitimate child? Go quickly!”

I did not resist the hand pushing her my back and was pushed obediently.

After a while, I arrived at the downtown area and was lost in sentiment for a moment.

‘It was here, right?’

The place where I first met Alyssa.

Until I first saw Alyssa, I never thought we would have a relationship like this. I just wanted to quickly realize you about possession…

As I was looking around the downtown area in a daze, Alyssa tugged on her collar.

“What are you doing? “I was shocked.”

“Oh, I had to think for a moment.”

“Thought? “I’m sure you’re not thinking of Deborah, are you?”

Sharp eyes filled with jealousy.

I ended up laughing at the glaring look in his eyes as if he was thinking of that bitch even when I was with him.

“It’s not like that.”

“Then what is it?”

“… I was thinking about the first time I met you. It’s here. “The place I first found you and chased after you.”

“Ah…”

Alyssa must have belatedly realized what I said, sighing softly and looking around the downtown area.

Just like back then, the crowds filled with people with no space to step clearly remind me of that time.

I secretly became closer to Alyssa.

“I’m glad I chased after you then.”

“Huh?”

“If I didn’t, I would have regretted it. “I’m glad it was you who came to see me first.”

What would have happened to Alyssa if I hadn’t been there?

Even if you try to think positively, your imagination never flows in a positive direction.

I hugged Alyssa’s her shoulder her tightly.

She also leaned deeply into my arms, as if she imagined she had reached the same conclusion.

In that way, we took comfort in each other’s warmth and shook off the bad thoughts.

How long has it been like that?

As soon as people started to focus, Alyssa flinched and pulled away from me.

“Well, why don’t you stop and move? People feel uncomfortable because they are blocking the road!”

“Since when did you care about such things?”

“I cared! And I’m hungry, so hurry up!”

Alyssa ignored the rebuttal, perhaps feeling embarrassed again, and continued walking while holding my hand tightly.

I feel a strong will not to want to break away from that dependent appearance.

‘Anyway, I’m being disingenuous.’

But this is Alyssa’s charm.

If I don’t hear this ticking voice even for a day, I get hives.

Afterwards, led by Alyssa, I started wandering around the downtown area and exploring street food.

*

Meanwhile, at that time, a quiet meal was taking place at the Maryland family home in the western granary region.

Not only the head of the family, Count Ainz Maryland, but even Scadia was not the talkative type to begin with, so it was always like this.

But today there was an unusual situation.

Count Ainz wiped the corners of his mouth with a napkin and opened his mouth.

“Scadia. “I have something to say.”

“What do you want to say?”

“To be more precise, I should say that I have something to give. Take this.”

Count Ainz took out one of her necklaces from her arms.

The space for the central jewel is empty and looks empty, but overall it has an old-fashioned yet unusual design.

Scadia’s eyes widened.

“Father. That…”

“Okay. This is a necklace left behind by the Lord of the First Family. “I want to give it to you.”

“But you said you would at least receive this after graduating from the academy.”

The first family’s necklace.

There are quite a few stories related to this.

For example, is it said that the moment you unlock the secret of the necklace, you can take over all the progress of the first family?

The first head of the Maryland family is a great magician who has stepped into the realm of transcendence.

The moment you fully utilize that power, you will be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with the top owners.

However, there are not only good traditions.

In particular, the story came with a strong warning: even if you discovered the secret, you should never delve into it unless you can use a chantless chant.

If you do something like that, you will lose your life and your necklace will disappear forever.

But now Count Ainz was saying that he would hand it over to her.

“It did. But looking at you, I felt like that was useless stubbornness. I thought you would make a wise decision if you were the person you are now.”

“Father…”

“Take it. Or do you really plan on taking it after graduation?”

Scadia quickly stretched out her hand as she quietly tried to retrieve the necklace as if she didn’t like it.

“No. “I’ll take it now.”

“Well thought out. Keep this in mind. For now, just value what you have. You must never reveal the secret until you have achieved no chanting. Do you understand?”

“Of course. “Don’t worry.”

“Okay. “I think this is enough to understand.”

Count Ainz, who had repeatedly emphasized the danger, smiled happily as if he was relieved.

He changed the topic fluidly.

“Where are you planning to go for winter vacation? Is there a designated place?”

“Well. I’m still thinking about it. But I won’t go north.”

“Hmm… Okay? “It’s your mind, so you can’t help it.”

Count Ainz smiled bitterly.

Because I knew very well that the reason Skadia was avoiding the north was because of her ex-fiancé her.

I didn’t even expect it in the first place.

“Then how about the island country to the south? They say it’s summer all year round there. How about warming up your body?”

“A southern island nation? Hmm… “I’ll think about it.”

Although he said he was worried, his face did not show any signs of worry.

Currently, there is only one main interest for her.

You’ll probably be too busy thinking about your necklace to think about your vacation.

Ainz understood her daughter.

‘I was like that too.’

The day she first got the necklace, even though she knew it was dangerous, she couldn’t suppress her curiosity and struggled to solve her secret.

In the end, she failed like so many others, but it is still a good memory.

Even though she is a daughter who has pioneered her own path with genius talent, she will eventually hit a huge wall and become frustrated.

All he has to do is just watch and offer comfort.

“Okay. When you decide, tell me.”

Ainz tolerated Scadia’s actions and resumed eating her.

*

‘I feel like I’m going to die.’

I was in a state where all the energy in my body had been sucked out and I felt like I was going to collapse at any moment.

Why is that so?

Everything can be explained by just saying that the place I am is a department store.

“Luan. How about this?”

“It’s pretty.”

“Don’t give a quick answer! How does it compare to the one before?”

Alyssa put clothes of almost the same design on her body and asked for her opinion, as if she wasn’t getting tired of it.

This is already the hundredsth time.

To be honest, when I first heard about department store shopping, I thought it would be okay since my physical strength had improved incomparably compared to on Earth, but it wasn’t.

I overlooked the fact that I wasn’t the only one with good physical strength.

Alyssa, who is not as strong as me but has good physical strength, even received the buffs from her home ground her called the department store and showed tireless strength.

Now I was in the mood to let everything happen.

‘I want to leave quickly.’

Is the longing for freedom really strong?

I half-understood the feelings of the slaves and waited for this time to end.

And, finally, the time has come.

“Uh? “It’s already been this long?”

When I looked at the clock, the hour hand was already pointing to 6. It’s dinner time.

I stared at Alyssa with earnestness.

As if she felt her will with her own skin, she flinched and shouted nervously.

“Okay! Don’t look at me like that. I was planning to go because I already had a reservation at a restaurant. Follow me!”

“Yes!”

I followed Alyssa with a light heart.

Afterwards, the moment I left the department store, I completely regained my original strength.

There was no problem because I had put all my luggage in sub-space to begin with, and all of this was just mental fatigue.

We boarded the carriage and headed to the capital’s most famous seven-star hotel.

I asked a question in front of the hotel.

“Alyssa. But when did you make a reservation at the restaurant? “Isn’t it expensive here?”

“Expensive! But I can’t help it. “I told my father I was going on a date and he made a reservation here.”

No matter how much he regains his freedom his thanks to his engagement his his to me, it still seems difficult to shake off the Count’s influence his.

But it’s not bad.

It’s easier to think that you can have a more luxurious date.

“Okay? Well, I’m fine. Let’s go in.”

“Yes.”

We walked into the hotel, arm in arm, friendly.

And when I said my name, the manager came running and showed me to a room with a good view.

“Wow, the view is nice?”

“I know. It’s expensive.”

We sat across from each other and looked out the window and exclaimed in admiration. From the high-rise building standing tall in the middle of the capital, I could see the surrounding panorama at a glance.

After watching for a while, the food was quickly set up as if it had been cooked in advance.

We started eating right away.

“Wow, Deborah. “Is this really delicious?”

“What?”

“Huh? … Ah! Mistake!”

“Wanna die? Bring up another bitch’s name while on a date? Are you crazy?”

“Sorry! “You were wrong!”

I, who had caused irreversible anger due to a momentary mistake in words, clasped my hands and asked for forgiveness.

Fortunately, Alyssa passed without saying anything out loud, probably because she was hungry.

After some commotion, our meal came to an end.

It was around the time I finished paying and was waiting for the elevator.

“I…”

Alyssa hesitated and opened her mouth.

I don’t know why, but she couldn’t make eye contact and her face turned red.

“What’s the matter? “Do you have something to say?”

“So…”

What was the problem? Alyssa just kept pursing her mouth.

Just before her patience she ran out.

“Now, do you want to sleep?”

Only then did I finally get my business out.

As soon as I understood what she said, the blood that had been trying to rush to her head quickly drifted down to her crotch.

“What? “Let’s go to sleep?”

“That… Oh, because her father did it with her when she made restaurant reservations. It would be a waste to just go. Well, besides, we’re engaged. Doesn’t it matter?”

The glancing glances are cute.

‘Making excuses.’

I laughed at her nonsensical excuses her and tried to match her rhythm her.

“That’s right. Then there is nothing we can do. Should I go to sleep?”

“Yes, yes! But are you really just going to sleep? If you do something strange, you’ll die! Do you understand?”

“Of course. I won’t lift a finger from her.”

Although something else may be twitching a lot instead of your fingers.

When I answered confidently, Alyssa looked disappointed for a moment, but she quickly corrected herself and gestured arrogantly.

“Then let’s go. I said it was the top.”

“Oh really? I’m looking forward to it.”

Tiing!

We took the elevator that arrived just in time and went to the top floor.