Feeling of Alienation (6)

I wasn’t surprised by Tyria’s confession.

I was already half-convinced by her actions and Erina’s testimony.

Even Celica, who was listening next to her, didn’t look that surprised.

However, my heart became heavy at the fact that Tyria’s feelings were sincere.

“Tyria. Thank you so much.”

But will he be able to accept her confession?

Will we be able to pay as much attention as Erina, Kayla, and Yeriel?

Honestly, her love was too much.

I lacked the ability to give the same love to four people.

Then Tyria spoke while holding my hand firmly as if she knew my thoughts.

“Seohyun doesn’t like me.”

“…Not really.”

“At least you are not thinking rationally. “I just think of them as colleagues.”

This is so accurate.

Tyria is a beautiful, kind-hearted, and flawless woman.

But I didn’t feel anything more than camaraderie toward her.

Tyria already knew that fact.

And yet.

“I’m okay even if I’m the last.”

Are you sincere?

Even if there are other women, it’s okay to be out of turn.

Tyria didn’t let go of my hand until the end.

Many memories passing through my mind.

Forcibly dragged around by Erina and obsessed with Kayla.

It wasn’t much different from when I heard Yeriel’s earnest confession.

“So me… ” “Please don’t throw me away.”

“…”

“There is something good about that, and Seohyun and I too.”

If Tyria and I get married, there will be a connection between the kingdom and elf society.

The best form of national alliance is for each representative to get married.

The same could have been the case for me and Tyria.

But the biggest problem remained.

“But Tyria. I am human.”

At best, the life expectancy is unlikely to exceed 100 years.

On the other hand, Tyria is destined to live for hundreds of years.

After I died, Tyria had to live alone.

There was no way Tyria didn’t know that fact.

Upon hearing what I said, Tyria nodded with a gentle smile.

“Yes. I know that too. But it’s okay.”

“Tyria. Think about it carefully. “After I died… “

“No. “I plan to die following you.”

“What…?”

This time, I was so shocked by Tyria’s confession that I couldn’t say anything.

No matter what, you die with me.

It was definitely not something I would say lightly.

Tyria truly intended to live out her life with me.

Just like the contract Kayla made with me.

“Then I can be with you so I won’t be lonely.”

“That’s not possible.”

“Seohyun. Please allow me. Because this is my will.”

I had to stop Tyria.

I had to tell them to find someone else than me.

But I couldn’t say it out loud.

That’s because her earnestness was conveyed.

And Tyria was no longer seen only as a colleague.

“…No.”

The moment you accept Tyria’s love, it is obvious how the party will change.

While Erica and Kayla face off sharply.

If Tyria got caught in the middle of it, I didn’t have the confidence to stop him at all.

“I’m truly sorry. Tyria. “Your heart cannot accept it.”

Therefore, I had no choice but to politely reject her confession.

But Tyria quietly nodded after hearing my answer.

The expression on his face didn’t change much, as if he expected rejection.

“I see.”

“…I’m sorry.”

“No. I knew it too. “I asked Seohyun too much.”

What an unreasonable request. Rather, it is too much affection.

I refused the confession because I had no confidence in accepting that affection.

“But I understand. “If Erina or Kayla find out that I confessed, they won’t stay quiet.”

“…”

“Then is it okay if I ask you just one thing?”

Even though I couldn’t accept his confession, I wanted to at least grant his request.

But her request was beyond my expectations.

“Please allow me to continue to stay by your side.”

“What does that mean?”

“That’s literally it. Please allow me to stay by your side forever.”

If you think about it, it’s simple, but it was too heavy to allow.

In fact, isn’t it creating a justification for not leaving me?

As I shook my head as if I was in trouble, Tyria became more and more anxious.

“Even after defeating the devil, I want to remain by your side.”

“That doesn’t matter. But.”

“I don’t even want to be the first. “I will just watch you from afar.”

If Tyria wanted to remain in the capital and stay in the mansion, I had no intention of stopping her.

Just giving up one room in the mansion was no problem.

However, Tyria’s intentions were completely different.

If the goal was to continue to stay by my side, it would have been quite difficult.

But even if this request is rejected.

“…Can’t it?”

It was nice to see Tyria truly disappointed and frustrated.

Also, there was no good reason to kick her out.

“Okay. “I will allow that.”

When I reluctantly agreed, Tyria approached me with a happy expression.

“Then is it really okay if I ask you one last thing…?”

What else is this time?

Before I could ask, Tyria came closer to me and hugged me.

Then he smiled and said.

“Please hug me like this very occasionally. “Just like I always do.”

“…”

“I’m okay with this.”

Tyria left the room after saying hello with a satisfied expression.

As soon as the wind passed, Celica sighed heavily.

I didn’t expect Tyria to be this bold.

Even the last time you were in my arms.

I had the same bad feeling as usual.

People who have said they love me until now.

Erina, Kayla, and Yeriel.

All three of them had no intention of letting me go or leaving me.

Will Tyria be able to keep her words?

Through numerous experiences and memories, I have already concluded that the possibility is small.

Tyria will not be satisfied with this position.

Gradually, obsession and emptiness grow.

I didn’t know that I would end up no different from those two people.

“What should I do?”

However, it was too dangerous to allow Tyria’s request.

Especially, if Erina and Kayla find out about this, they won’t stay quiet.

Of course, if we are not careful, Tyria could be in even greater danger than she is now.

There was a high possibility that there would be a crisis in the party’s existence.

If the colleagues gathered so far are scattered, the hard work so far has been in vain.

We had to prevent the party from collapsing.

“Hey, Seohyun.”

“Huh…?”

Celica called me in a cautious voice.

Does Tyria’s confession bother you?

But Celica said something completely unexpected.

“Seohyun is really gentle.”

“What…?”

“I’m too withdrawn from Erina, Kayla, and Tyria.”

I was dazed by Celica’s words and couldn’t answer.

Then she stood up with an understanding look in her eyes.

“But wouldn’t everyone fall in love with that look?”

With those words, Celica closed the door and left.

I sat on the bed without saying anything for a while and pondered Celica’s words.

I knew what she meant.

If I had harshly kicked Tyria out in the first place, my worries would have disappeared, but I just couldn’t do that.

“Am I doing a good job?”

No one will know that.

This is a question that I would normally ignore.

For today, it was lingering in my head and tormenting me.

***

“My lord. We will arrive in the capital soon.”

It’s been four days since we left the central battlefield.

Finally, we were able to safely reach the capital.

In the meantime, I went on a peaceful journey in my own way.

There were almost no attacks from monsters, so no problems occurred.

‘…No.’

There were various things that happened in the middle, such as Tyria’s confession and a fight with Erina.

Anyway, I was able to reach the capital safely.

And as soon as I arrived in the capital, there was a lot of work to do.

First, you had to face the king directly and get permission to enter the demon world.

After that, I had to go back to the mansion and take care of the children.

Lastly, we had to complete all preparations before heading to the Demon World.

But the first thing to do is.

“Ah! Have you arrived!”

I had to meet Colin, who was waving at me, and Julia, who was standing next to him.

“We finally arrived.”

“Okay. Julia, it’s been a while.”

In response to my greeting, Julia smiled and gestured.

“I made a reservation at the restaurant in advance. Let’s go.”

“Is it that restaurant again?”

“It’s obvious. What. Even if you are happy to hear the news.”

So we headed to a familiar restaurant.