episode_0676

I never once thought that what I was having a hard time with could be hard for others.

I used to think that other people were only worried about me because they were worried that I would fail.

So I proved to them that I was strong to reassure them.

You don’t have to worry.

No matter what happens, I will win.

That no matter what happens, it will not fall apart.

I thought it would be okay if I told them.

But that was my mistake.

The reason other people were worried about me was simply because I had so much on my shoulders.

People expressed their concern to me because it was so painful to watch a little child throw himself into so many hardships.

I didn’t know this. I didn’t try to find out. I thought it was natural for me to come forward, so I didn’t think about what those who were worried about me were thinking.

So I was taken aback when Faby looked at me and backed away.

I was wondering what I did wrong.

If it had only been a moment, I would have thought it was my mistake and let it go, but Faby continued to watch me and felt anxious.

No matter how I looked at it, I was worried that there must be something, so I asked my grandfather a question, but he did not answer me.

I tried to complain that it was fatal, but my grandfather’s answer was the same.

Knowing that there was a reason why my grandfather was so stubborn, I quietly approached my friends after Faby left.

“…Why is the saint doing that? Are you seriously asking?”

“Lucy. I can’t help you with this. What’s wrong with Pavie!”

Arthur and Joey got terrified and angry as soon as they heard my question.

Is this something to be so angry about? I’m not very perceptive! It’s possible that you don’t know!

“You really mean it.”

“That’s right. If Lucy knew everything, this wouldn’t have happened.”

“So tell me so I can understand. Is that so hard?”

“Lucy. The reason why Pavie is so flustered is because Pavie likes you too much.”

“…what?”

“I love you so much that I don’t want to see you bleed.”

It was only then that I realized that this incident was an extension of what had happened in the Fairy Forest.

At that time, I didn’t want to take my friends to the fairy forest.

I knew it was a very dangerous place, so I tried to go in there alone.

But my friends thought differently. They wanted to share my hardships.

He didn’t want to leave me alone.

It was the same now.

My friends wanted me to share the load with them.

I felt that I didn’t have to endure all the pain alone.

It hurt to see me shouldering that duty.

“Why would Pavie actively talk to high-ranking officials of other countries? It’s all to reduce your burden.”

“I know that too. I think it wasn’t bad considering it was sloppy. But what does that have to do with now?”

“What does it matter? The saintess thinks today’s incident was her fault. She actually increased your burden.”

“Lucy. You were hurt today, right?”

I couldn’t deny it. I was definitely shocked by the cityscape.

I felt guilty that so many people had died because I let my guard down for a moment, and I regretted not getting here sooner.

But isn’t this my responsibility?

I am the one who allows everything that Faby does.

I was the one who made Faby carry the load on her shoulders to make her a little more comfortable.

So, in the end, all of this happened because I was immature.

There is no reason for Pavie to feel guilty.

“Lucy is an idiot.”

Frey, who had been munching on food, gulped everything down and pointed his fork at me.

“Total idiot.”

“I agree this time. This guy must be acting stupidly, which is why the saintess is so angry.”

“That’s right. Lucy is an idiot. She deserves to be called an idiot for not knowing how much we love you!”

Only then did I understand why my grandfather had told me to ask my friends.

This wasn’t something that anyone should have told me. Even if they had told me, I would have quickly forgotten it.

Because I’m stupid, like my friends say.

But if I realize it myself.

If I knew how much my friends loved me, how much they were hurt because of me, and that instead of trying to stop me, they wanted to share my burdens, I would never be able to forget them.

“Haa. This is really off topic. Those warm-hearted people who can’t do anything without me are acting like this and that.”

“Ha. Do you think you’re a warrior or something when you’re praised as an apostle or something?”

“Is that right?”

“…what?”

“I’m a warrior. You stupid prince. You didn’t even know that? What do you know? How long do you plan on living as an idiot?”

After feeling good about beating up Arthur, I decided to leave my friends and head towards Faby.

Because I couldn’t just leave her alone, looking as anxious as when I first met her.

“Aren’t you Young-ae? Can I talk to you for a moment?”

As I was walking towards where Faby was, John spoke to me.

He had dark circles under his eyes, as if he had been working all night, and he took a short breath before getting to the main point.

“Please persuade me to take over the work that the saint was doing.”

John says that Fabio is currently overworked.

Not only did she follow me around and clear dungeons, but she also did her usual duties as a saint and recently she even tried to coordinate the relations between countries to help me.

Even when people nearby said that she was trying too hard, Faby refused to back down, saying that it was something she had to do.

“If you tell me yourself, the saintess will think about it. So please.”

“Old man. I just realized you are such a mean person. Hehe. Okay. I’ll listen to you specially even if it means seeing your ugly appearance.”

I opened the door with a slightly light heart, and was momentarily flustered when I saw Faby about to collapse.

I knew you were worried that I might be causing trouble.

I knew they were trying to share my luggage, but I didn’t know it would be this crowded.

Maybe I’m still overestimating Pavie.

Did he remain indifferent, thinking that she would be able to overcome all kinds of trials because she was a saint?

As I was thinking about that, I found myself walking in front of Faby.

You are the one.

I told you it was heartbreaking that I had to carry all the burden, but in the end, you’re the same, you idiot.

Sigh. What can I do? Seeing you and me in this state, it seems like the sloppy pedophile likes these kinds of idiots.

Well, who would believe such nonsense if they weren’t people with no answers?

right?

After handing over the real Faby to John to some extent, I came outside and sighed deeply.

‘The expression ‘dealing with it’ is a bit strange. Please tell me that interpersonal relationships are difficult.’

‘What are you talking about? Where can you find someone who cares about others like I do?’

‘Grandpa, don’t be so rude and just go with the flow.’

‘Do you want to go into the toilet again?’

*

The next morning. We had gathered to conquer the dungeon, but strangely enough, one person did not show up.

If it were any other time, Pavie would have been the first to arrive, but she was late. There was still some time left, so it wouldn’t be a problem if she was a little late.

“Lucy. Did you really comfort me last night?”

“What are you expecting? Do you think Lucy Allen could do something so strange? She’s talking weird again. Huh!?”

I poked Arthur’s side hard and he trembled and bent his leg.

“Shut up, you incompetent prince. You’re not even a brat. Trying to get attention like that is just ugly.”

“Why only me…”

“You’re so joking, but you’re so narrow-minded. You don’t have any masculinity at all. How about wearing a skirt instead of pants?”

“…Fuck.”

“Prince. Should I give you a skirt? I have a lot of things I don’t wear at home.”

“Will you wear it!”

While I was bickering with my friends, I felt a familiar deity coming from one side.

I turned my head to follow him and saw Faby peeking out from behind the wall and the people of the Holy Land looking at him strangely.

What is he doing over there?

As soon as our eyes met, I saw Faby startle and hide, and with a mischievous smile, I headed toward the wall, making footsteps as if I was being surprised.

“Hello.”

“Ah. Ah. Hello…”

“Why were you hiding here? Did you hate seeing me that much?”

“No! No. That. Yesterday. No. Ugh.”

The sight of Faby, whose face was so red that she couldn’t even speak properly, stimulated the sadism inside me.

Isn’t this honestly Faybee’s fault? At this point, it’s no different from asking her to please bully you a little.

“Why? Were you so happy to be called a sloppy fave?”

“Uh. Uh-uh-uh.”

“Shoddy paybi. Shoddy paybi. Shoddy~ shoddy~”

As they were giggling around Faby, who was about to collapse, they heard the sound of someone running towards them from behind.

I turned my head at the cold feeling and found Frey floating in the air. I tried to avoid him but failed.

“Me too! Me too Pray!”

“…Get out. You idiot inspector.”

“Phr! Re! I!”

“Since you’re an idiot, you’ll be an idiot prosecutor for the rest of your life. Stop talking nonsense.”

“Why! Why! ”

“Oh my. Is Lady Kent still a fool prosecutor? I’m also called Joy.”

“It’s fatal! Why can’t it work on me!”

“Hehe. Heh. Fabi. Heh heh.”

It was a mess in many ways, but this chaos was much better than yesterday’s anxiety.

okay.

little.

Let’s share the load a little.

For my friends, not me.