Advance (2)

“Ruler. Did you see it well? “I won this time.”

Catalina taunts Erina with a confident face.

Erina looked the other way and pretended to ignore it.

I, who was right next to her, could see that her fists were clenched.

Catalina’s performance definitely stood out in this battle.

Of course, we couldn’t count the bodies they killed one by one.

Catalina swept the battlefield and boasted of overwhelming force.

Naturally, the knights won the battle by a landslide. The Demon King’s army was defeated and fled to the east.

I wanted to chase them, but the more I chase them, the closer I get to the demon world.

Thinking that reinforcements might arrive and lead to a counterattack, they decided to give up the chase.

“Is everyone okay? “There are no injuries, right?”

“Yes. We are fine.”

In fact, it’s okay if you get healed even if you get hurt because Celica is there, but you never know.

The battle was very easy thanks to Tyria and Celica’s performance.

The Harpy was blocked by Celica’s barrier and could not use its power properly.

The wolf pack and the chimera were struck by Tyria’s arrows and fell before they could even approach.

‘I haven’t even finished growing yet.’

If time passes like this, won’t it become stronger?

The day of working hard to have these two people as colleagues was rewarded.

However, Tyria’s expression was not so good.

The arrows she shot were aimed at fairies and spirits, so she couldn’t be in a good mood.

“Tyria. “Would you like to follow me for a moment?”

When I approached her and spoke to her, Tyria started and started to notice.

“That… “Is it just the two of us?”

“Okay.”

Then, Erina held onto my collar tightly with a dissatisfied expression.

When I shook off my touch, Erina calmly gave up resisting.

“Please come back. “My lord.”

Surprisingly, Kayla did not stop me and lowered her head.

I thought I could block at least a little like Erina, but I guess it’s okay because the opponent is Tyria.

“Let’s go. Tyria.”

“Ah, yes…!”

I left the battlefield, taking Tyria with me and moving away from my comrades.

The noisy voices and hectic atmosphere are gradually decreasing.

When I walked out to a place where there were no people, I could see a hill in the distance.

“Hey, Seohyun…”

“Are you okay. Tyria.”

I approached carefully and held Tyria’s hand.

Then she started and flinched.

Maybe I approached him too hastily, but he didn’t shake off my hand.

“I know how much heartache it is.”

“Oh, no. I’m fine.”

Tyria’s dark expression flashed for a moment at my words.

No matter how much they said it was okay, I could tell.

Perhaps her heart will break.

I was watching closely out of concern.

Fortunately, Tyria blushed as if it was comforting.

“Thank you. But I’m really okay.”

Tyria always acts as if nothing is wrong.

I was always thankful and sad to see that.

“I will definitely let you meet Nie.”

“…”

“But I can never tolerate you getting hurt.”

If she made a wrong choice, I had to stop her.

Of course, it’s best not to let that happen.

Then Tyria held hands with a bitter smile.

“Seohyun.”

“Huh?”

“Why are you so nice to me?”

I was a little surprised by Tyria’s question.

Of course, because she was a colleague, I had special consideration for Tyria.

I tried to approach her whenever I had time.

However, it was not enough compared to other colleagues.

Erina always follows me by my side.

Kayla also has affection for me.

I thought I wasn’t able to look after Celica and Tyria properly because I was worrying about those two people.

That’s why I hesitated to answer.

“I’m not sure…”

When I gave an ambiguous answer, Tyria’s expression changed.

“I don’t know how to repay Seohyun.”

“It’s repayment. “I was grateful in the first place.”

It’s not enough to face the devil’s army, you have to face the devil.

It was a challenge that anyone would consider crazy.

But Tyria decided to be with me.

He even claimed it himself.

“The reason I was able to win today’s battle is because of you.”

Because I was grateful that you always followed me in silence.

I continued speaking while holding Tyria’s hand.

“Thank you so much.”

“…Seohyun.”

Tyria was speechless for a moment and her eyes began to wander.

For the first time, I couldn’t read her intentions.

Although not as much as Kayla, Tyria also showed a lot of emotion on her face.

I had no idea what he was thinking right now.

He just held my hand tightly and continued his thoughts.

“I want to continue to be by Seohyun’s side.”

Tyria spoke to me in a voice full of sincerity.

“I don’t know how much I can help Seohyun. But…”

“…”

“I will continue to protect Seohyun from now on. “Is that still okay?”

I was hoping that Tyria would continue to be with me in the future.

“Okay. “Please.”

Tyria smiled at my answer and narrowed the distance.

Then, I was able to feel a fresh scent that I could not feel in the desolate wilderness.

She still said without letting go of my hand.

“Then, could you please give me a hug just once…” “?” ?”

There was some hesitation at Tyria’s request.

Hug. Skinship that can be done even between ordinary colleagues.

But if Erina and Kayla even see this.

It will definitely not be passed off as a light incident.

However, Tyria’s eyes showed earnestness in refusing.

He was hoping for me to hug him just now.

‘I can’t help it.’

Still, since we don’t have Erina and Kayla, this is probably okay.

I slowly approached her and carefully hugged her, and Tyria’s delicate body came into my arms.

With the warmth, I leaned my face against his chest and tightened my arms around my waist.

I could feel the heartbeat as clearly as the distance got closer.

“Haa…”

Tyria fell in a matter of seconds with a sigh.

He lowered his head with a lighter expression.

“Thank you. Seohyun.”

“No. “This is nothing.”

“…That’s right. It’s nothing…”

Tyria turned around with a shy smile.

Of course, she was hiding her complicated feelings.

Unfortunately, all the emotions were revealed on the face.

I hope she doesn’t have any regrets once this battle is over.

Even if that were the case, I hoped that my heart would not break.

When Tyria and her colleagues returned to the place where they were, they could hear a commotion around them.

There were even people gathered in groups of threes and fives.

‘No way…’

Could it be that something happened while I was away?

Let’s move forward through people with an anxious mind.

“Haa…”

I could see a knight who had fallen in front of Erina.

***

“Cerica. “I’m always sorry.”

“No. There is no need for Seohyun to be sorry.”

Celica continued to shine the light of healing with her lively voice.

Are you acting lively to lighten the heavy atmosphere?

Thanks to that, the simple treatment center was lively.

All of those injured in the battle were being treated by Celica.

Overwhelming healing ability that cannot be compared to other healers.

In an instant, rumors began to circulate among the knights.

Contrary to me, Celica was growing fond of me.

In fact, most of the eyes looking at her were warm.

Among them, there were some who had a crush on her.

And the knight lying in front of me is probably the same.

“Keuuugh… “

“Are you in a lot of pain? It’s strange…”

“No. It’s okay. Still, I’m glad I have a nun… “

The knight lying in bed was faking an illness.

As someone who knows Celica’s healing well, I knew it right away.

However, it is a ploy to subtly talk to Celica.

But Serica wasn’t a fool either.

Surprisingly, Serika, who was the most perceptive among her colleagues, stood up and spoke.

“I don’t think it would be of any use to be healed by me. “I’ll call another healer.”

“Oh, that’s… !”

The driver threw up his arms with an embarrassed expression.

Celica smiled and greeted me without any confusion.

“Sorry. You got hurt because of our colleague. “I will apologize instead.”

“Oh, no. There is nothing wrong with Serika.”

Apparently, the driver wanted to continue talking.

Celica appropriately ended the conversation and turned around.

Then he came up to me and spoke in a warm tone.

“Seohyun, are you hurt anywhere?”

“Are you okay. “There are no injuries.”

“Are your shoulders still okay…?”

Still, Celica slowly stroked my shoulder.

It was a little throbbing, but perhaps thanks to Celica’s healing, the pain subsided a lot.

Still, you shouldn’t overdo it. At least in his current condition, Celica was able to prevent the wound from worsening.

“I’d like to confirm right now, but… “

“This place is a bit weird.”

Numerous articles were focusing their attention on us.

Since I am not without shame, I decided to go back to the tent and check.

When I came out of the temporary healing center, Gilbert was waiting for me.

As soon as I came out, I bowed my head and apologized.

“I’m sorry. “My subordinate caused a nuisance.”

The knight who collided with Erina a little while ago was a member of Gilbert’s Hawk Knights.

It is said that he flirted with my colleagues while I was away.

Of course, Erina couldn’t stay still and swung her fist at the knight.

As you can see, I ended up in the hospital with just one punch.

“Tell the drivers to be careful from now on.”

“I understand. “I will tell this to other knight commanders.”

It’s normal to feel good after winning a battle.

Instead, he was having trouble because his subordinate had an accident.