Chapter 219 – Gleipnir -2-

“…Hehe.”

“Eh?”

The moment I saw the human figure hesitantly emerged from behind a pillar made of chains.

Even though it was different from what I thought, it was so different that I was just embarrassed.

Not in the form of a quadrupedal animal or something floating in the air.

It was an undeniable fact because my senses clearly felt that that girl was Gleipnir, the owner of the image.

It was strange.

It’s not enough to be called mature. It’s a slightly ripe appearance to say that it smells like fledgling.

It felt like I was standing in an ambiguous section of growth.

The time to move forward without stopping was guaranteed. That her growth would be absolutely beautiful.

‘Ah!’

It was not the time to enjoy leisurely.

When I came out, I couldn’t take any attitude, and when I saw the rattling Gleipnir, I suddenly came to her senses and raised the corners of her mouth.

“Hi?”

“…”

Startled by my voice, I hurriedly lowered my head and lifted it.

It was difficult to move while sitting down.

‘I think I’d be surprised if I got up or approached…’

You have to be careful from now on. I am feeling strong.

That attitude and feeling is a strong enemy that needs to be approached more carefully than Chloe.

“Would you like to sit in the front?”

“Ugh…”

His red eyes, which were only open on one side, turned round and round, pondering and hesitating.

He seems to understand what I’m saying, but since he doesn’t speak, various inferences run through his head.

‘Are you unable to speak and only make sounds? Or maybe I’ll use something that rings in my head like a martial god…’

It could be, but what is it?

It’s not ordinary from the outside, but it’s not easy to conclude anything.

I don’t know where it led, but from the long chain covering one eye.

The same applies to the patterns connected to the skin like tattoos, or the modern clothes that remind you of your previous life.

“Should I leave the center if it’s inconvenient?”

“…!”

It may be that the space where the sense of the heart is clear is the problem.

I asked if it would be a little more comfortable if I went outside where I didn’t feel the tingling sensation, so I shook my head vigorously.

‘It’s really not easy this time!’

But I have no intention of sighing or showing off in my face.

Isn’t it fun to look forward to how this situation will change once we overcome it?

-Take care of your naughty playboy temperament.

The warrior who left those words probably knew what Gleipnir’s image was like.

‘Being cool to the end when it’s okay to let me know everything.’

First of all, I put my hand in the inventory and took out a plausible item.

Fruit flavored candy.

There is also dark chocolate, but I think I prefer this rather than that.

It’s not something I eat, it’s one of the things I keep on one side of my inventory for the three in the mansion.

“Do you like sweets? Would you like some?”

We don’t know if Gleipnir eats food or doesn’t need nutrition itself.

A situation in which I repeatedly avoid looking at my eyes rather than the object on my palm.

‘For now, this isn’t it.’

Seeing the attitude of not being very interested, another attempt is needed.

“How about this?”

I put in and took out 50,000 things to see if there was something I was interested in.

From potions to weapons to extra shoes and clothes. From insect repelling drugs to really unusual things, they appeared to get Gleipnir’s attention.

I had this in my inventory!

I was wondering where this is, but it’s here. And continues the forced recall.

“…!”

From a certain moment, Gleipnir, who had been watching me take it out, got startled and responded.

I don’t know why I’m interested in this, but… In fact, I don’t even need a reason as long as I get a response.

‘This is it!’

A shabby book I bought in my early days as an adventurer.

This is a book with more pictures than text. It is a must-read for new adventurers.

Because there are so many illiterate adventurers, dangerous plants that are not to be eaten or touched are marked with skulls.

Things that are edible or money are marked separately in a book.

Forest animals and low-ranking monsters are also insignificant and cute in appearance, taking advantage of their characteristics.

The writing is really short, about a line or two, at a level that is not expected to be read.

“Shall we watch together? I’ll read it to you.”

“…”

There were no words or lively gestures.

It’s very unsettling to see him staggering forward with a very slow stride, step by step.

Even if I don’t move, it’s really satisfying that the distance between us is getting closer.

He turned the book and opened it to Gleipnir, who was sitting across from him instead of beside him and hugging his knees.

“Where should I look… But I think animals are the best.”

From now on, I have to talk to myself on a talk show that was not planned.

It is to be interested in a target that does not know if the code is the same as a normal person.

From cute things rather than plants.

These pictures were better because they were roughly drawn with colored pencils.

For my sensibilities, I liked the closed feeling rather than the live action, but I don’t know if I like Gleipnir.

Sarak- Sarak-

Pause while turning the pages of a book.

“Do you know what this creature is here?”

Gleipnir, who was staring at the painting, glanced up at my eyes and shook his head slightly.

“This is an animal called a corolla deer, but instead of antlers, flowers grow on its head, so it can be used as a drug substance–“

…
…

Even though it had a face, there was no reaction, so Gleipnir’s mood was harder to understand than when it was a chain.

I don’t know if it’s fun or boring.

I continued to explain, and while turning the books, my mouth was dry, and I continued to explain while drinking water, and there were only a few books left.

The rest of the plant table of contents.

Even if the importance of surviving a request is the highest, wouldn’t it be the lowest in terms of fun and interest?

‘This must not be fun…’

The animal and monster parts, which were expected to be interesting, passed by without getting any response.

“Um… Should I end this here? It’s not very fun because there’s a lot of grass behind.”

Thinking about what else to do, I’m trying to close the book.

Gleipnir lightly pressed the end of the book.

“More, more… Please read…”

A cute voice reminiscent of a small animal encountered in the forest.

Exciting pleasure flows from the progress of Gleipnir’s mouth, which had been closed as if it had been applied with glue.

The most surprising thing about it is, of course.

‘Could you talk?!’

The reaction is not visible only outwardly, but is it enough to listen without being bored?

After taking a sip of water, I opened the book again with a happy heart.

“Then let’s see you slowly.”

Sharak-

Turning the pages of the book, plants are marked with skulls and coins, respectively.

I think there is even if there is no reaction.

It’s been a while since I sprinkled seasoning on my experiences as an early adventurer and talked about it alone.

Turned over the last page of the book.

“Ah··!”

Gleipnir, who kept his expressionless expression without reaction, gave out a voice filled with regret.

She was startled, perhaps unconscious, and hid her face between her knees.

‘It goes through. I don’t know where he got his interest…’

The worst thing to do is to go over the act of hiding your face.

She casually put the book in and cleared her throat.

In this case, raise the tone slightly and speak slowly with a relaxed voice.

“Right now, there are only boring books full of text, so there’s nothing more to read… If I can come again next time, I’ll bring a lot.”

“···Yes.”

It was a voice so small that I couldn’t hear it if I wasn’t paying attention.

Still, if you compare it right before we met for the first time…

‘It’s a great development.’

Contemplating what theme to follow, the gaze that had been looking at Gleipnir was immediately behind.

The seam broke and headed for the chain that fell to the floor.

She, too, seemed to have sensed it, and lifted her head slightly to look at me.

“Sorry. I’m inexperienced in handling weapons… Didn’t it hurt? It still hurts.”

“It didn’t hurt that much…”

It didn’t hurt much, but it did mean there was pain.

She hardened her heart after hearing the words that made her wash her face dry.

Also, rather than changing the topic, I think it’s okay to get to the point and break through head-on.

“How can I mend the wound? Can you tell me if there’s anything I can do?”

Gleipnir, hesitant about something, seemed to continue his worries as he swayed the chains on his eyes.

She lowered her gaze to the dark floor and opened her mouth.

“That, if you leave it as it is, it will get better soon…”

Thank god.

Returning only with time without any conditions, even though weapons of different ranks are different, they are so different.

“Haa! That’s really fortunate. If it’s soon… How long do you think it will take?”

“Probably about five years…”

“5 years… 5 years?!”

Five years have come after the word soon. I thought my ears were broken.

‘Even if it’s far away, is it too far?’

I feel like my values ​​are out of sync somewhere. The notion of thinking about time was completely different.

“Because I’m not the only one waiting vaguely for that amount of time… Is there any other way?”

If I were alone, I might have retreated from here.

There are so many reasons why I shouldn’t just step back like this now.

“Huh…”

Seeing Gleipnir rolling his one eye here and there as if in bewilderment, I brought out an idea in my mind.

“I’m really irresponsible and apologetic as a military man who handles weapons. I can’t guarantee that I won’t have a scar like this in the future because my skills are halfway there…”

If you are determined not to die, you can endure the pain.

Even if the cost is blood or mana, even if it cuts off flesh, I am prepared to give it up.

Because I threw away her smile and met her eyes with a serious face.

Gleipnir, with a determined expression on his face, crawled from his seat like a cat.

“Then, just a little…!”