episode_0081

Among the breasts I’ve seen so far, they are among the largest in size. It was common sense that size and capacity were proportional.

My body felt better, but every time I tried to get up, I was scolded by the way my mother spoke to me, and I had no choice but to lie down again.

“Okay~ It’s done~”

“Oh, yes…”

Even when I was lying down, I felt that she was a woman who made people feel comfortable. However, I also felt that it was difficult to refuse to talk to her.

When we faced each other, his face felt hot, perhaps because of the wound he had sustained. Even though this was our first meeting, someone came to mind.

The familiar surroundings, the taste of the liquid in my mouth. I wondered if I could judge based on these things, but I couldn’t get rid of the thoughts that came to mind on their own.

“Excuse me, what is your relationship with Alaune?”

It was a strange reason – the taste was similar to breast milk and Alaune’s honey – but surprisingly, my guess was correct.

“Huh? Do you know my aunt?”

“Auntie…?”

Now that I think about it, they were both plant species. The woman had a slightly lighter shade of lime green skin than Alaune, but they definitely looked alike.

I don’t know how close the aunt and niece are since they aren’t human, but judging by their reactions, they seem to be quite close. Judging by the way they clap their hands to greet each other, it’s probably not a bad relationship.

I don’t know what happened to Lina, Mayhen, and Kuzunoha. But I thought that maybe they could get help from Alaune-sama. It was a blessing in disguise.

“Ahem, yes~ Are you someone I know?”

“Yes. I am someone who received a little help.”

The woman in front of me gave off the vibe that she would definitely help if I asked for help. It felt like she would grant any request.

Although our first encounter with breastfeeding felt a little strange, thinking about Alaune’s case, I thought it was meant to heal me.

Not only did he treat my body, but I also felt bad about being indebted to someone who had helped me before, but the situation was urgent.

I had no time to worry about things like pride or conscience. I honestly explained the situation to the woman in front of me and asked if I could get help from Alaune.

“Wow~ So, are you that warrior?”

“Ah, that part… Yes. That’s right.”

The explanation was conveyed well, although the surprising pint seemed a little off.

Although he asked for help, he did not ask to be directly involved in the fight. He simply asked to be allowed to seek advice from the Dryad, also known as the Sage of the Forest.

“Can you tell me if my loved ones are okay?”

“Wow… Okay. You’re sleeping right now, so let me try waking you up?”

Big-

She sat on a large tree that had grown horizontally, closed her eyes, and began to sing softly in a low voice.

It was a melody closer to a lullaby than a wake-up song. But the forest certainly seemed to move to the beat of the song.

White camellia flowers bloomed on the side of the woman’s head, and new buds sprouted from the ground.

It was inevitable that I would feel a sense of anticipation at the mysterious sight.

But the woman who opened her eyes again looked at me as if she was apologetic.

“Can’t you tell?”

“Yes… He said he didn’t know.”

Actually, it seemed that way. Not a single blade of grass grew around there. It must be a place that the Dryad’s power could not reach.

If that’s the case, then we should go back and check again. That would mean we didn’t go outside the island.

As I stood up, shaking out my pants, I heard a voice that sounded regretful.

“How do you plan to go?”

“Ah, it’s a little… dangerous, but I’m thinking of flying.”

I wish I could get back on the pirate ship, but I have no means of summoning it back. Even if I only have a horn, it’s a shame that I’m asking for help.

“Ah, I don’t know about the hornpipe… but did other things come flying in too~?”

“Yes? Can you show me?”

“I left it here… Ah, here it is.”

A bundle with Kuzunoha’s name written on it was placed on top of a leaf.

When I opened the neatly wrapped bundle, I found the mysterious plant I had previously received from Alaune and the black object I had received from Rebecca.

At the last moment, I thought I saw Kuzunoha. I was relieved because it didn’t seem like a dream. At least Kuzunoha seemed okay. I wonder if she could help me with the rest.

“Is your expression getting better?”

“Yes. I don’t think it’s the worst.”

“Then, can I ask you a small favor?”

The woman looked at my body with eyes full of curiosity. It was a gaze that seemed to want something.

‘Is that… a favor?’

If someone asks for your body, it would be right to give it to them willingly. But it would be difficult to repay everything you received.

I nodded, mentally preparing myself.

“Can you show me your wings?”

“Wings, ah… wings…”

For a moment, I felt a little embarrassed that I had misunderstood. But, that was the kind of experience I had.

Wings, come to think of it – it definitely seems like the heart was ripped out. Is that possible?

Things were different from the old days when it could come out naturally. If you didn’t concentrate, the energy wouldn’t even react.

I concentrated on reliving that feeling, and felt wings sprouting from my back.

“Wow~ But… you don’t have a left wing?”

The strength I felt in my body was reduced by half, or more. My left wing seemed to have suffered permanent damage and could not be spread again. My heart, the source of my strength, felt like a foreign substance that was not mine.

‘The wing, it was definitely pierced along with the heart.’

It seemed that the wound from the sword could not be healed. The heart was definitely torn out, but… there was another part that I could guess.

Having only one wing is rather cumbersome. No, I wonder if it would be useful for blocking projectiles.

Anyway, I checked my physical condition, which I didn’t know much about. Of course, it wasn’t good, but it wasn’t the worst.

I thought it was just a simple injury, but it left permanent scars on my body. After taking out my wings, I checked my entire body again and could see that every part of it had changed.

‘The heart… I guess we’ll have to talk about it later.’

When I caressed my left breast, which felt the strangest, the skin stretched and slapped the back of my hand.

Wings on his back, slime for his heart. Now, he seemed to have completely lost his humanity, so he smiled bitterly.

“Thank you so much. So, um… what should I call you?”

When I say I’m looking for Alaune’s nephew, something feels strange. I thought I’d at least find out his name.

“Umm~ Name… Well, can you give it to me, Warrior?”

“Yes? Is it okay if I do it?”

“Of course~ A name has meaning when someone calls it. But there’s no one here to call me?”

Name, name. I have no experience in giving her something like that. But since she is a woman, I guess I should give her a pretty name.

Hyunho named her while thinking of the white camellia flower that bloomed on the woman’s head.

“Camellia, how about Camellia?”

“Wow, I like it. Isn’t that the name the warrior gave you?”

It was a pleasure talking to Camellia. We got along better than I expected. I felt like she was adjusting to my needs.

But if there is a meeting, there is also a parting. Hyunho expressed his intention to start moving soon.

“Eh… Then, when you’re done, can you come back here later? I want to hear the warrior’s story again.”

“Oh, and… This is a thank you gift for naming me. Would you like to take it?”

You can use it instead of a sword.

Camellia handed over a long wooden stick. It was just thick enough to hold with one hand, and a little shorter than Hyunho’s height.

It didn’t have a blade to be called a wooden sword, so it was more like a wooden stick. Still, it seemed quite sturdy, so it was better than nothing.

To be honest, I felt bad about receiving something like this, but now was not the time to be discussing such things.

“But where are you going?”

Camellia kept trying to hold me back, as if she was sad about leaving. I had some thoughts in mind, but I had no choice but to push her away because she seemed to want to follow me.

“Well… I guess I can’t just stay still.”

***

Hyunho walked out of the forest. Camellia continued to watch him until his back disappeared.

Until he felt himself leaving the forest. And until his family, who had been sleeping more deeply than usual, woke up and approached him.

“Ah, Aunt! Mom! Are you awake?”

“Ahh… yeah, did you sleep well…”

“Good morning.”

Camellia, the son of a warrior and the daughter of a dryad who was the caretaker of the forest, boasted about what she had just seen.

“Yes, Mom! Mom!”

It was different from the gentle attitude he had always shown to Hyunho.

Rather, it seemed like the lively current state was the true appearance that suited his age.

“I just met my dad! He’s cute!”

“Oh my… Mom too… I really want to see you next time…”

It seemed strange to be held by a girl two heads shorter than her, but the Dryad patted her head as if she was used to it.

“Mom, I couldn’t wake up… Did you give me the stuff?”

“Yeah yeah!”

Alaune watched the mother and daughter from afar. She was a little worried about the fact that she had responsibilities and couldn’t show her child’s father’s face.

Still, I guess it’s a relief that I at least saw his face. I felt relieved because the child seemed to like his father.

Seeing them chatting so passionately and laughing bashfully, I thought it might be a bit too much…

‘Hey, but he’s still your dad…’

Alaune decided to just let it go.