Maintenance (4)

After dinner and the sunset.

A white moon and stars remained in the dark night sky.

If there is one good thing about leaving this world.

This means that you can see stars every day that were not easily visible in the previous world.

While Erina was taking a bath. A moment of alone time.

As I approached the window and looked at the sky, idle thoughts filled my head.

‘Will that moon be the same as the moon in my hometown?’

That couldn’t have been possible. This world was created.

It’s just a coincidence that the game company didn’t specifically intend.

But the longing for home did not stop.

Family and friends. College life and past memories.

‘Am I homesick?’

Even before, longing would come to me suddenly.

Is it because peaceful life continues? The symptoms were getting worse.

If there was a way to go back.

If I and all my colleagues find a way to return to the previous world.

So what choice should I make?

While I was lost in thought for a while, someone opened the door and came to me.

“My lord. Is it okay if I come in?”

“Okay. Come in.”

Did he come over as soon as he found out that Erina was away?

Her face became even more flushed.

I must have been waiting for this moment all day.

As if responding, Kayla came up to me and hugged me.

I also offered my arms without hesitation.

When asked what he was doing, he answered by leaning against the window.

“I thought about the past for a moment.”

“If it was my lord’s past…”

“Okay. “The world I used to live in.”

Come to think of it, have you ever told Kayla about your past?

Although I did give some information when explaining the truth of this world.

I never told you about trivial, ordinary things.

Likewise, Kayla seemed curious.

“What kind of life did you spend in your hometown?”

“Well. “I was an ordinary student.”

“Student…? “Do you mean you were a cadet at the academy?”

Come to think of it, there was a place like the Academy in this world too.

It is occasionally mentioned that some of my colleagues are from the Academy.

It was a place of no particular interest to me.

Because there were no meaningful quests or episodes.

But it was definitely a completely different place from the school I went to.

“Where I lived, there was no magic or swordsmanship.”

Of course, since Kayla is from this world, her perspective was quite different.

Of course, there was swordsmanship in the previous world, but it wasn’t even an art of self-defense.

“There was no need to protect yourself in the first place. Because there were no wars or monsters.”

“Yes…? So does this mean that you learned swordsmanship for the first time since you came to this world?”

“Okay. I’ve never held a knife in the first place.”

Kayla’s eyes turned round as if she was quite surprised by my answer.

It’s only been half a year since I fell into this world.

Certainly, I have grown at an astonishing rate.

Because I have risen to the same level as Kayla, who has lived for hundreds of years.

Of course, it was possible because I knew information about this world and its future.

“Honestly, I can’t believe it…”

“Me too. “I didn’t know it would be this fast.”

In fact, she became stronger at a faster rate than Erina.

There were so many dangerous moments.

Looking back, we fought with such tenacity that it was almost reckless.

In fact, there were many times when my life was in danger.

I thought I had become stronger by using the crisis as a stepping stone.

After that, I told Kayla about my hometown.

From my childhood, from the time I spent with my family.

Memories of elementary school, middle school, and high school.

Even the memories right before falling into this world.

Kayla showed a deep interest in the previous world.

In particular, he had envy for a peaceful world without war.

“I also want to live in a peaceful world.”

“Well, that doesn’t mean there isn’t war or crime.”

The country I lived in was a true country.

There were thieves, robbers, and criminals on the streets.

Of course, the security was incomparably better than in this world.

“But wouldn’t all races live together in harmony… ? ?”

“In the previous world, there were only humans.”

“Are there no dragons, elves, or demons?”

“Okay. However, that did not mean that discrimination disappeared.”

Isn’t it really different since people are being discriminated against for various reasons?

Kayla looked like she didn’t understand after hearing what I said.

“Humans discriminate against humans… ? “I don’t know why.”

“Okay. There are many people who don’t understand.”

How great it would be if the world went back to normal.

As long as I live in this world, I may not be able to be at peace.

That may be why he chose to live with his friends in this world.

“I also want to visit my lord’s world.”

“Well, I don’t know if it’s possible.”

It’s not that I haven’t thought about it, though.

Yeriel has already half-acknowledged the fact that it is impossible.

Kayla’s expression hardened, as if she was disappointed by that fact.

Then he slowly lowered his head in front of me.

“I would like to ask one question.”

“Okay. It’s okay.”

“Master, do you miss your hometown a lot? ?”

I thanked honestly.

It might not be the answer Kayla was hoping for, but she didn’t want to lie.

As if she had expected it, she reacted calmly.

Of course, his expression wasn’t bright.

“I want to live with my lord. But… “If my lord returns to his hometown…”

Will Kayla be able to let me go?

Even if it is said in words, if the situation actually happens.

Will Kayla be able to make the same decisions she made now?

But there was no need to be afraid of what would happen.

“Kayla. “I don’t want to break up with you.”

“Yes. “It’s the same for me.”

“So trust me. Because we will never part.”

“I always trust you, my lord.”

If I had been alone, I would have closed to returning to my hometown.

After joining my colleagues, I gave up on returning.

I am confident that I will be happier if I remain in this world.

That thought led me to make my current decision.

Of course, it is true that I helped them.

It is definitely different to deal with the Demon King with me.

I was always grateful to my colleagues as they believed in me and followed me.

Among them, I had special feelings for Kayla.

A nameless dragon. A person who should originally be an enemy.

But after meeting me, she got the name Kayla.

I didn’t expect it at all, but I was able to endure until now because of her.

And even now, doesn’t he make me forget my longing by being by my side?

Kayla is now by my side, looking at the moon together.

My mind calmed down in the unusually quiet atmosphere.

Unlike that, the sound of a hot heart felt through the forearm.

Proof that she still loves me.

The biggest reason why I decided to stay in this world.

Because I didn’t want to be separated from Erina and Kayla.

Moreover, Tyria, Celica, and Yeriel.

There are so many people I have to take responsibility for.

Oddly enough, it may be a coincidence that they are all women.

A room where only candles are shaking.

Kayla opened her mouth with mischievous eyes.

“But I’m anxious… “

“…”

“Every time I think of my lord going far away, my heart becomes heavy…”

I knew a way to erase Kayla’s anxiety.

Lightly pull your face and then kiss your lips.

When I hugged her waist a little harder, Kayla let out a weak moan and relaxed her body.

Until Kayla’s anxious feelings disappear.

The kiss continued and only stopped right before I ran out of breath.

“Whoa…”

It’s been a long time since I last kissed.

Kayla’s expression was flushed, as if she had lost consciousness.

“I’m fine…”

Even if there was more skinship than this, Kyla would allow it.

I suppressed my instincts and kept my head cold.

For the sake of Erina, I had to not cross the line.

I patted Kayla’s head and calmed her down.

“Kayla. There isn’t much left until we defeat the Demon King.”

“Yes. I will wait until then…”

Kayla seemed to be satisfied and didn’t ask for any more skinship.

I looked out the window and saw the moon and stars in the sky.

Although if Erina came back, Kayla would have to be pushed out again.

That’s why she cherished the time she spent alone with me.

“Kayla. Don’t worry too much. “I will definitely subdue the devil.”

“… Yes.”

“And I will uncover the lies from Erina.”

Finally, perhaps relieved, Kayla returned to her normal self.

When everything is finally over, wouldn’t it be okay to get married to Kayla then?

Of course, I might have to get married multiple times.