episode_0195

The morning of our date dawned bright.

Luke woke up early and checked his schedule.

“All preparations are done.”

Ranian, Nia, Bena and Anne.

Thankfully, Luke granted all of his requests.

The date course was completed while lying down.

It’s literally a piece of cake.

It’s like blowing your nose without using your hands.

I guess I’ll have to find a way to do it later though.

Today I planned to focus entirely on my date.

“Perfect.”

Luke muttered as he looked in the mirror.

It’s not that I became narcissistic overnight.

It was because I really put in a lot of effort on this special day.

A new suit with a neat fit.

Cool hair up.

The blood that was spilled in the finally cleaned up inventory.

Long before the appointed time.

As if that wasn’t enough, I also finished cleaning out my inventory for the first time in a while.

Chook-

I opened the curtains.

Fluffy-looking clouds are floating around.

The warm sunlight was shining down pleasantly.

I have a feeling today will be a good day.

“Sorry. A little late?”

Just then, Ellen came rushing into the room.

-Shouldn’t you get some shut-eye?

-I’m so excited, what should I do?

-I’ll sing you a lullaby.

-What if you can’t sleep because your voice is so exciting?

-… … .

It was because Elin overslept yesterday because she was so excited.

however.

“… It’s okay.”

It was an appearance that made it hard to believe that it had been prepared in a hurry.

A pure white one-piece dress that flutters in the wind.

White and shiny skin with just lotion.

A brimmed hat that makes your head look bigger because your head is small.

It seems like it was literally ‘put on’.

It became a work of art simply because Ellen wore it.

“Huh.”

Luke even felt deprived.

I have to wake up in the morning and prepare hard to get to this point.

Ellen wakes up, washes up, puts on some clothes, and that’s how it turns out.

“I’ll look at it because it’s pretty.”

“Then you’ll watch it every day?”

Hehe, Ellin laughs.

That mischievous smile broke Luke’s heart.

“Let’s move quickly.”

Exactly.

Luke snapped his fingers and opened a portal.

Beside her, Elin rustled her hair.

“Why is your face red again?”

“I was a little excited because Ellin was so pretty and cute.”

“… … ”

Then, Elin suddenly became quiet.

It’s embarrassing, but it’s not bad to attack directly in return.

Elindo was also a glass cannon that was strong only in attacks.

Shu-

Let’s exit the portal.

Sunny weather greeted Luke and Elin.

“… Hmm, it’s been a while since I’ve been out without a leash?”

I guess we just decided to pretend the conversation never happened.

Ellen coughed and grabbed Luke’s hand.

And it doesn’t end there.

Little by little.

He moved his little hands, digging between his fingers.

Luke naturally nodded and answered.

“That’s right. I finally got my human rights back.”

“What are you talking about? I’m only letting you go today.”

“… Yes?”

“I let it pass because it was a special day.”

“I think I would only wear a regular leash on special days.”

“Huh? You want to wear it on a special day?”

“That’s not it… Okay. Follow me.”

Luke gets embarrassed when Ellen teases him.

It was a conversation that felt like a promise had been made.

But the smiles never left their lips.

“Oh, where is this?”

“This is a newly built walking trail during the capital restoration process.”

“Did Lanian find out?”

“… … Please believe me when I say I found out.”

“Hehe. Got it.”

Elin looked around, hopping around like an excited rabbit.

A soft and warm dirt road.

A stream flowing sideways.

Birds chirping on a fragrant tree.

It was such a peaceful scene that it was hard to believe that this was a continent that was on the verge of destruction.

“There was a place like this too.”

“I guess we were too busy.”

As I was taking care of the Bertain family.

Even though it was a nearby capital, I didn’t have time to look around.

As Ellen and Luke both walked along the trail in admiration.

“Oh, look at that.”

Ellen pointed at something with her finger.

“It’s an ice cream shop.”

It was an ice cream stand with quite a line.

“Would you like to eat?”

“Yeah.”

“I’m worried that I might get sick if I eat it on an empty stomach.”

“I’m not that weak?”

Ellen snickered and took Luke’s hand.

“I still remember? When I first came out to the square. The taste of the ice cream my brother bought me.”

“… Is that so?”

“Yeah. It’s really nothing… but I can’t forget it.”

Fortunately, the line moved quickly.

Ellen and Luke continued walking, each holding a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

“Yum.”

Elin took a bite.

The stupid hairs stood on end.

“Do you remember the taste you felt back then?”

“No, it’s completely different.”

“… Then why are you surprised?”

“It wasn’t as delicious as I thought.”

Ellen thought as she slurped down her ice cream.

The ice cream I ate back then was special because it was my first time going out with Luke.

“Are you eating lunch here?”

“Yes.”

Luke stopped in front of the restaurant.

It was a place with a unique atmosphere, as if it were a half cafe and half restaurant.

“Is this the place that Bena found out about?”

“… … ”

“Okay, I’ll stop.”

Ellen chuckled and went inside.

“Please go in first since we have reserved a seat.”

“What about your brother?”

“I’m going to the bathroom.”

“Hmm… Okay.”

Elin waved her hand slightly and smiled to herself.

The bathroom is inside the store, but you have to go outside.

Isn’t that too obvious an excuse?

But I pretend not to know.

Actually, I saw a goldsmith shop on my way here earlier.

Walking along the trail.

Have a meal at a restaurant with a nice atmosphere.

Bring the ring secretly.

There’s really nothing that deviates from what I expected.

“… Why is my heart pounding so hard.”

I can’t stop the corners of my mouth from rising up.

He swung his short legs around.

* * * * *

After a satisfying lunch, we watched a play together.

“Oh… This is my first time seeing something like this.”

“This is my first time in this world too.”

“… Have you ever seen it?”

“I’ve never been with a woman before, so don’t make that face.”

It felt completely different from a romance novel.

Even though I know that the person on stage is an actor.

I kept getting immersed in the story.

Clap clap clap clap.

When the male and female protagonists overcome tragedy and reunite in the end.

Ellin also gave a standing ovation.

After seeing the play, I walked around the newly activated market.

Ellen also received a small stuffed rabbit as a gift.

While having fun on the date course you prepared.

The sun was slowly setting, turning the sky crimson.

“I guess I was being too nitpicky.”

“Still, I finished most of what I prepared for today.”

Elin and Luke decided to go back soon.

Of course I didn’t use the portal.

Because just hanging out together has meaning.

I slowly walked back along the path I had come from.

“Looking at it now, it feels different.”

The sparkling water was colored.

Soft sunlight streamed in through the leaves.

It was just dyed in the sunset color.

It was a completely different landscape.

“I will come here often in the future. Coming at dawn and coming at night will feel different.”

“Hmm. If I were awake then…?”

Ellin turns her head with an awkward laugh.

Luke was sure.

There is no need to walk the trails at dawn and night.

Well, you don’t necessarily have to experience all the time zone trails with Elin.

He quickly changed the subject.

“How was your day?”

“It was so much fun…!”

Ellen smiled brightly and answered right away.

but.

“… Was it fun?”

The sentence is not finished yet.

“It was so obvious.”

“… … ”

Elin stabbing someone with a smiling face.

Luke stumbled slightly.

“Was it obvious?”

“Yeah, it’s not that different from what I saw in the novel.”

Fortunately, it didn’t end with just a knife being stuck in.

“Don’t get me wrong? I was so happy today.”

Ellen poked Luke’s cheek.

“What’s important about the date course? What’s important is that you’re my brother next to me.”

“… Elin.”

“So do the rest quickly.”

“… … ?”

Luke, who was trying to be impressed, tilted his head.

“There’s the last event that hasn’t happened yet.”

Ouch.

Luke, who had been fiddling with the box in his pocket, shuddered.

“I really, really waited for a long time?”

Ellen cupped Luke’s cheeks with her palms and looked straight into his eyes.

“So make sure to finish it properly.”

“… … Okay.”

Luke let out a hollow laugh.

What can I do when they say things like this?

I was so grateful that he had pretended not to know until now.

“Then let’s go back to the mansion.”

“What about dinner?”

“I’ll be ready.”

If Anne had listened to Luke’s request properly, it would have been set up perfectly.

“You will definitely be satisfied.”

Back to Bucklin Mansion.

Today is the day to perfectly define their relationship.

* * * * *

The place we arrived was a terrace not far from Luke’s room.

“Wow… .”

Ellen opened her mouth slightly in admiration.

A table in the middle.

A soft candle placed on top of it.

Luxurious food on the table and wine that looks expensive.

The soundproofing magic installed around the perimeter completely blocked out outside noise.

A moderate amount of thermal magic kept the cold evening wind at bay.

All while taking in the outdoor atmosphere.

A dinner table free of all inconveniences.

Anne carried out Luke’s request perfectly.

Luke pulled out the chair for Ellen, pleased with her reaction.

“Please sit down.”

“… … ”

Elin sat quietly.

I looked at the beautifully laid table and chuckled.

“Did you make it like this on purpose?”

It was because the bottom of the wine glass in front of me was shaped like a rabbit.

“I chose it with great care.”

“I guess I should keep this for the rest of my life?”

“I would be honored if you would do that. Okay, I’ll pour you a drink.”

Luke uncorks the cork.

He slowly tilted the bottle and filled Elin’s glass.

“What kind of alcohol is this?”

“I don’t know. I prepared it with the most precious liquor in the mansion.”

“Ugh.”

I thought it looked expensive though.

I never thought that Berkeley would prepare the most precious thing.

Elin accepted the wine, trying not to shake her hands.

Now let’s try to fill Luke’s cup.

“Wait a minute. Oppa, you can’t.”

Ellen grabbed the bottle.

“No matter what, you can’t eat this all by yourself.”

“What? Do I look that greedy?”

I was wondering if you were planning to drink it all by yourself.

Fortunately, that didn’t seem to be the case.

“My brother is really weak to alcohol. He’d pass out if he drank just one glass.”

“Not that much.”

“Even when you cried and told me you liked me, you only drank one sip?”

“That’s….”

“Above all.”

While Luke was speechless.

widely.

Ellen snatched the bottle away and placed it on the table.

“I want to listen with a clear mind. Oppa’s sincerity.”

“If you say so, there’s no point in being stubborn.”

Actually, what Elin said is also right.

Just one sip will make your tongue twist.

You probably won’t even understand what I’m saying.

Luke didn’t want to make such a terrible confession.

First, I’m going to eat a little bit and see what happens.

Bye-bye-

Ellen didn’t even bother to eat, just staring at Luke’s face.

It meant that there was something I absolutely wanted to hear before eating.

“Ahem.”

Luke got up, coughing.

okay.

Haven’t I made you wait long enough?

Now it’s time to give Ellen what she wants.

“Elin.”

“Yeah.”

An immediate response that comes right back.

He already has his fingers outstretched.

“Phew.”

Finally, Luke burst out laughing.

“Don’t laugh and do it quickly.”

“Doesn’t this seem too harsh and harsh?”

“What does it matter? I’m not going to show it to anyone.”

That’s right.

Luke nodded coolly.

He took a small box out of his pocket.

Peek!

Just that made Elin’s stupid hair stand upright and not seem to have any intention of coming down.

Click.

Let’s open the box.

The tiny ring shines.

It wasn’t just reflecting the surrounding light.

It was a ring that absorbed light and slowly exhaled it, gradually becoming brighter.

“What is this?”

“A ring made from a gem dug from a meteorite.”

“Meteorite… ?”

“There’s that meteorite that Elin dropped.”

“… … ”

“Did you predict this too?”

Elin shook her head blankly.

How would you expect it?

I didn’t even know there were jewels in the meteorite I summoned.

“This gem is said to glow when exposed to moonlight.”

“… I see.”

“Isn’t it just like us?”

“Huh?”

Luke takes the ring out of the box.

I put it on my left ring finger.

Swish-

A ring that is shaped to fit your finger.

Luke covered the ring with his hand.

“If this is Elin who was in the dark.”

A sparkling jewel loses its luster.

It was like Elin before she met Luke.

Let’s take off the hand that was covering us.

“Isn’t it shining brightly now?”

It’s shining so brightly again that it’s blinding.

Like Elin, who became a great wizard and saved the continent.

Luke pointed to the sky.

“I am Moonlight. It may be a bit awkward for me to say this, but don’t you think I have a big part in raising Elin like this?”

“… That’s right. From the beginning to the end, it’s all thanks to you, oppa.”

Ellen’s voice trembled.

It’s definitely a happy day.

It’s the happiest day ever.

Moisture gradually began to form at the corners of my eyes.

“Sorry for being so late. I’ve come a long way to do stupid things so many times.”

Luke, on the other hand, laughed.

“Like the moonlight that illuminates the ring, I will always be by Elin’s side. So please always shine by her side.”

As of now, there are no worries whatsoever.

He focused on the woman in front of him and smiled coolly.

“I love you.”

Luke kissed the back of Ellen’s hand.

“Will you marry me?”

Elin’s tears burst out with a sudden burst.

Embarrassed, Ellin wiped her eyes with the back of her hand.

I didn’t mean to do this.

He smiled playfully and asked why he was so late.

I was thinking of telling you to prepare yourself for the future.

“Do you know how long I’ve been waiting to hear that?”

The tears wouldn’t stop flowing.

It was because I was too happy.

“I love you so much. I love you too. I love you the most in the world, so much so that I wouldn’t trade you for the continent.”

The moment when the words you’ve been waiting for are heard directly in your ears.

The moment the ring fits snugly on your finger.

An overwhelming sense of happiness enveloped my body like lightning.

“I will. I will definitely get married. Because I want to be your bride.”

It was the day when a wish that had been in the air for seven years finally came true.