Chapter 72: Illusion
uGJ9An uncomfortable silence spread between them.ord2nY
DD61wZPerda repeatedly rubbed his forehead with his index finger.ILeO2
NHF‘I understand it.’3D8
usNCZUSpeaking badly about someone was normal.C3S
XPvv9When several people gathered together to criticize someone behind their back, they ended up feeling a strange sense of group belonging.O7w
53cyThat could happen.sAS
EACrZFThe problem was getting caught doing it.2Z8O
iXRkZAnd even more so when it involved speaking badly about your fiancée.SGuE
W6Y7However, Perda did not explode in anger.CQGJWN
FB2Rather, he calmed down.TlW
s95oWas it because he was still agitated from what had happened with Erdes? Or simply because it was something from the past and he had no intention of turning it into a problem?33eI4kQ
n8CIiFor now, he decided to ask what he was curious about.Msk
2TEl“There’s something I want to ask.”CJ4Q39
V8yo4“……Go ahead.”JQbxrnI
fRpcHs“Do the other dragons also see my fiancée that way?”rv5ZdC
brDW“……I would prefer you understand it as dragons simply not getting along with one another.”VMF
Kk92“No. I only need objective facts. If you truly intend to help me, then tell me without filters.”oIqKMW
N74Perda spoke seriously.gTqJ1
ttpBYErika could not tell whether that serious gaze came from anger or curiosity.hqUSta
K1bouMBut she answered as he wished.yUWMs
M9B5gW5“Yes. Looking at the actions she has taken, it is inevitable to speak that way.”Ocjg
o6yJju“……”Aj18Ye
YrCdX5V“Even now. That she wants to take a human as a partner and marry him… It is something so absurd it doesn’t even work as a joke.”eb1t
GmjUThe Incarnation of Strength.rQW0I1
hrvAnd at the same time, an Incarnation incapable of using her strength.5LxQsR
on2cJust hearing it already sounded contradictory.coA41E
yPbEEValdrova was an existence full of contradictions.DI1
hzCJZdr“Leaving emotions aside.”GQX9H
e9pEIt was not good to remain trapped in the past, so he decided to speak about the present.G55TPy4
5DpvFpQ“What advantages do I gain if I form an alliance with Lorga?”VgN4QbE
wi7“We can support you in the conquest of the Far East.”GoGvsN
6Smrq“You?”8dTAj
0wv7s“We have been researching the Far East for a very long time.”Gq2cEh5
Aea2pUThere was pride in Erika’s voice.xr9iQ
k9oNkL8And also the arrogance characteristic of the Dragon Spawn.RXMMmK
suY“The reason no one can conquer the Far East is because of the demonic energy that exists there.”AYNuD
9bJPerda already knew that story.vjuhu96
3z1CThe corrupted mana rising from the Demon Lands destroyed both mind and body.XymkYld
ccMH“To set foot in the Far East, one needed the blessings of every god and all kinds of magic. That is why only an extremely small group of heroes could enter there.”pIf
vOMsThe twelve heroes.HqWAX
cjOThe high priests of each god and all the dragons had cast protective blessings upon them.E8p
2ulAmong those twelve expedition members were Erika Iorga and Erdes Roton.J4HXpK9
hH9Gm3“While researching Project Hestia, we recently achieved a significant result.”xVh5
EeRnbA significant result.3mA
7QCPLDzHearing that, Perda felt a slight excitement.P1pB
FFw“What is it?”Y8Aoh
llT6HE“Demonic resistance.”npW3d
HlgruDemonic resistance.y1mh
20iIt did not sound bad.MXLi
2Hj6vW5And since Perda had never heard that term before, he assumed it had to be some kind of secret strategic weapon of Lorga.sllizlF
kw2Y“With that, can you cure her?”837
epG5pJw“No. It is still not a solution capable of resolving the fundamental problem of demonic corruption.”kQX7LG
W5l9Y“But you said you had achieved significant progress while researching the cure.”t0ICA
8rI69j“Research works that way. Sometimes unexpected discoveries also count as results.”71u0rl
Zhf5zMaAre you mocking me?6Jr0
kQMbTRqPerda looked at her like that, and Erika quickly continued.KhBhp3
VtGhWqP“In short, it is like the difference between prevention and treatment.”LKw
fXagqHwPrevention prepared for what had not yet happened.C3hsoYX
7QuHpATreatment solved what had already happened.ZyJbgad
hqgYF7X“Then what about the cure?”LbKOP
yg7FyG6“That… still has no progress. We are researching something completely unknown, so we do not even know where the results will lead.”acs3cJ
c6SErika let out a long sigh through her nose.BZDgYOt
QIBg1“That is why the important point of this conversation is that, if you truly intend to approach the Demon Lands, then instead of focusing on the cure, we could focus our research on antidotes against demonic energy.”7qhs1kx
A1K“And what would you do after developing them? Do you expect the Duchy of Valdrova to assume all the risks?”A8lXyG
7Zue“No. We plan to involve the Adventurer’s Guild much more.”eqz3ui
DkYRWhF“The Adventurer’s Guild?”4r2SH
rq2z“We already work with them, but until now we have only given them minor assignments. After limiting ourselves to temporary solutions, the time has finally come to use them properly.”YqZuD
ptqta8wAdventurers did all kinds of jobs.9tx
KU2ZgttFrom delivering letters and handling small errands to exterminating monsters or defeating Guardians who protected entire regions.RwQB6
RiZ0BThe more difficult the mission, the greater the reward.Nztu9O
Juc“And you think they will willingly go to the Demon Lands?”7ep
XFZDlaX“If this works, they will have no reason to refuse.”xGfg
fYx2Erika made a circle with her thumb and index finger.5DbdVK
2jWHIE“What would happen if they were not only exploration missions, but also opportunities to bring back mysteries from the East before they are corrupted by demonic energy? Even garbage would spark bidding wars at auctions.”6yr3
569M3The mysterious records of the East were objects capable of fascinating both mages and knights.kuQGeAm
J6gEven Perda had thought that, if he could learn Eastern magic, he would advance enormously.T3z
83zSIcg‘Though demonic energy prevented it.’2Z2
jD8R4That energy was such an enormous barrier that everything had been reduced to mere legends.cGW
h62DAnd adventurers were the kind of people capable of jumping into fire if enough money was involved.RKn
1eZclIIt was quite a good idea.enYzSxI
xggmVUntil now, no one had done more than observe the Demon Lands from afar.DNmK6
4GTUGBut if they managed to explore the terrain and discover what was inside, it would be of great help for future conquest campaigns.FV5uzO
2AxLPerda began imagining countless possibilities based on that proposal.dzZlq
iyUWThe pieces he had been missing were beginning to fit together.9MhyRAX
fsIAnd scenarios he had never imagined were starting to become richer and more detailed.Tl4KVDp
c1DTGGHEven so, he still could not get rid of one doubt.Xfe
NihQ‘Can I really trust this woman?’i0YtTCm
z9w2Z9He still clearly remembered what he had felt during the Grand Council.cAP
31N“You’re wondering whether you can truly trust me, aren’t you?”92PHT
afaV44“Yes.”mSfPBN
Kjb“How direct.”Oz3ZtB
u7YpECErika lifted the cup and pretended to savor the tea while slowly closing her eyes.CVPu
5kKtu7VThen she opened them, as if she had made a decision.cw5ZXrc
TwuZ9q“The words you said have not stopped circling in my head. That thing about what we would do in the end.”9bV
MmhyFmThat had been something Perda blurted out impulsively in the middle of the argument.vdC
qQ6i“About that ending, I reached the conclusion that I do not intend to obsess over it.”CQL3
XyryU5Hearing that, Perda was stunned.ftUu
c06Was the leader really saying she wanted to escape from the future?dObV
8ehhbJBut he immediately understood that was not it.0vS
xLz8wWhat shone in Erika’s eyes was the sense of responsibility of a leader.Cabf
469mCj“I want to do everything possible with what I can do right now.”E8VVD4
tYhJSeeing that gaze, even Perda could convince himself.IR0RO
1cbeHe really could trust this woman.xGTrIGg
5Gq“Very well. Let us form an alliance.”Fc1y
VymnLJoy reflected across Erika’s face.t9nUT4
OxfYHowever, as the capable leader she was, she responded calmly.5JQkPP
yqZ7ca7“I hope we can develop a good relationship.”SM4
WlkG“Now that we are allies, may I ask you a favor?”uupXI0
z9vynOjErika, who had already been thinking of ending the conversation, was slightly surprised by that request.b5E5
EXG“I did not expect you to need help so soon.”Vg0Ml
dVm6NI“The timing turned out convenient.”NUWT
7wkZuJPerda asked Ruri to bring the objects captured from Linne’s laboratory.0SCfiO
ZwTuSv“What is this?”TF9e
NdKN8“Objects we took from a demon research facility. The director’s diary and some samples.”X885
7k4p5W“Demons!?”6FX
eSF9BDGErika was greatly startled.4J1T
NDTNPerda briefly explained what had happened in that facility.md1
6gNbAs she listened to the explanation, Erika’s expression became increasingly agitated.RMEAh7
BDu“My God… are you telling me the demons developed a drug capable of creating Knight-level creatures almost instantly?”LZRKKAQ
o9EFn“It is still a prototype, but even a Bouncer was able to fight against two of our knights.”glrrC
1Q3MDe8“Even if there is a difference in skill, if it were a true Bouncer they should not have struggled that much. Then, if it is a prototype, that means the effect is still incomplete or it has side effects…”bK7Lm
2zcgdErika observed the liquid inside the ampoules.XXlkg0
EWRPmHer eyes, reinforced with multiple layers of mana and magic circles, tried to analyze the composition.pXrm
sJWIGmgBut the only thing that returned was a frustrated expression.6Fbaqo
I0SmH“And most importantly… this is imitating Godwin’s power. My God. To only learn about something like this now… Erika, you damn idiot, what the hell have you been doing all this time?”zFu
UWjGfyHer eyes widened while her body shook up and down.S3efNuw
xdif42She could not contain her excitement.ZwG6z4
3KvAThen she met Perda’s gaze.46Zozz
E4D“Ah!”4DiG2p
cQ4nZAnd swallowed her words.DNtlOk2
U0VM7l“I’m sorry. I made a fool of myself. Before being a leader, I’m still a researcher, so when I see something like this I get too excited…”pj4W0SQ
IU8“I’m used to it.”z3tS9
MHuXgO2He had already seen a guy run around naked screaming and a lunatic sniffing someone else’s hair while claiming she was absorbing chemical components, so this was barely adorable in comparison.zVQvY
gi4T6sAfterward, Erika took the diary.fSo43
QUQSeeing the writing, she frowned.ULD
eHV“This is… the language of the High Elves.”zce
eALRCGUnlike Perda, she recognized it immediately.b1d
Hf2RPerhaps she could decipher it.YiuFO
AEDL“Can you interpret it?”9DoQ
s1qSc“Unfortunately, I can only recognize that it is High Elf writing. The language of the guardians of the World Tree exists precisely to protect secrets.”Stht
bijbQXW“Then it’s impossible?”H93Bf
0wmt4S“Not completely. No matter how secretive they are, the spirits of the elves must always remain connected. That is the rule. Those closest to the original root are the ones who manage everything.”NA31F
IaINPerda immediately understood what she meant by “the root.”HC5gR
jk5F“The Great Chief.”GhyJ46Y
fE36W“Yes. If it’s him, he can surely decipher it. Though we would have to go very deep into the west, but that should not be a major problem…”4RRTE0x
sBtYrjThey had found a way to break through the obstacle, though it was not as good as it sounded.s2BFz
4meThe High Elves were the elite among elves and an extremely closed-off group.2cPN
gDPAnd the Great Chief would never be someone easy to deal with.7aztc7k
ulp4e“If we manage to persuade him, perhaps…”boD
JkAn“There’s no need to persuade him. It’s enough to threaten him.”4WXzAwc
svT“Huh?”Wzw
RlPi“If we threaten to reveal to the entire world that a High Elf ended up becoming a Dark Elf, he’ll come running barefoot.”3S8cC
TrY“That is… rather…”4CowVD
hMelFvIt was difficult to define.iCf
l7ZWas it a good idea or complete madness?IU8eL2
Nxb“Let’s leave that conversation for later. The High Elves are currently celebrating the Autumn Festival, and soon they’ll begin preparations for the Winter Festival.”B6YXmXY
6qugThe ceremonies honoring the abundance of autumn and the desolation of winter continued almost until the arrival of the first spring sprouts.1Y3
uNL54WAt minimum, they would have to wait more than an entire quarter.W4440
ruf7xREven so, the mere fact that there was a possibility was already enough.2EmX
9FMtIfx“I’ll return the diary to you, but I’ll keep these samples. Perhaps we can find clues about the cure.”yb35
BdEThe excitement on Erika’s face made it seem as though she really might achieve something.qNcCn
WLZPerhaps because of that—kN1DywU
nfT“There’s still one more thing.”hD0
ojm“What else is left?”QFGX
Ojk88knErika’s eyes shone like those of a child receiving a birthday present.yeH
JnK2Lld“My mana.”kNjz
h5b“……What?”uKIY
bs7mwThe excitement vanished immediately, like a child who had received a gift chosen by a grandmother.dqc8
mrOl“What do you mean, your mana?”Riyic
93BsHt“I can relieve Lady Valdrova’s blood thirst with my mana.”N43
gyJUQErika’s eyes widened.dXQ
zho9QHer vertical pupils contracted like a cat’s under daylight.FkLok
EhK“You mean you managed to cure her?”B4f
SVv11J9“No. I only relieve the blood thirst that arises at those moments.”h9oQZA
fypJ59yMore than interest, Erika showed a bewildered expression.vW6L
Dp8It was far too absurd a claim to accept just like that.EgaoXi6
NbSQThe mages of the Blue Eye were the absolute elite.nx5
QWWA2BTAll of them had spent years researching without even managing to create something capable of suppressing or relieving it.PjaFuMT
zDOawYiAnd now a mere human possessed such strange mana?jaPe
Wx14AEXA human affecting a dragon?Ho7gT
JAi“We knew the mana of the Red Circle had special properties because it originated from emotions. But that it could suppress or relieve Godwin’s chaos…”JH4dn
CO5DBbShe thought and thought again.8vEK
am0d6VOBut even so, she could not understand it.7yNi
zIRCLorga, the Incarnation of Water and Magic.hjrj
0VrqAnd Erika, the leader under his command.ztaHh
5nkvThat even she could not understand it deeply wounded her pride.favuu5H
aKr5RtFinally, Erika cast that pride aside.4xHSg
MkSC0“Very well.”w6a0Ep
hkYyShe said it.nZc
1tT3YtC“Let’s test it.”cOd04gN
y69jF9“Test what?”z0K
V1V6aW“The mana. I need to discover what kind of mana you possess, so I’ll have to feel it directly.”IjaEL
idXxbErika removed her glove and extended her hand toward Perda.YmUqJkb
tvh2y8O“It probably won’t have any effect. It only works with Lady Valdrova.”z31
qE8“Are you sure? One hundred percent?”QAuxx
3ahIt had worked with Valdrova.pkKc
jZcHLkBut it had no effect on Ruri, who was also a Spawn of Silverwind.PiKYNW
RmISo it probably would not work on Erika either.UHNjVo
9YpBR“I’m fairly sure.”IzW1Gs
hKxYK“Fairly and sure are words that cannot coexist. It’s better to confirm it directly. Besides, it shouldn’t matter that much.”h1Rv
pM961bYes, what could be so special about simply transferring mana?NoSi
ZwSThinking that, Perda took Erika’s hand.PGCEwI
Ixu70“I suppose your magic power cannot be anything so special. Perhaps, like mages who inherit blood curses, you unconsciously used magic or something along those li— kyaaaah!?”GgVP6L
3MnThe moment she received the mana, a sharp scream escaped her mouth.1qirg
HXeIt was the startled shriek of a young lady feeling a cold draft slip beneath her skirt.by5t7Aw
qxrYjErika’s legs gave out, and she collapsed onto the floor.Tme
rDhQSitting there, she looked up at Perda.hf3
hCzpnThe situation was so unexpected that Perda was also startled and immediately let go of her hand.KzRIf
KGzWErika’s cold and dignified face was now dyed with intense embarrassment and trembling pupils.l7Ql
9DWwD“???”RI6N
flT“???”MBB
ZyEUmDPerda and Erika stared at each other’s faces.lay
eWp“?????”NUrZi
LkBE9r“?????”AXR4
5LRBut no matter how much they looked, neither of them could solve that mystery.9XENJQ
YiELC***Sni
WLB5“Womanizer.”k6sP8r
mJPoeERuri accused him with an icy stare.yVE9VDh
VZOzwShe had not said anything, but she had watched everything in silence.FBIkYNw
bDt0Perda was fairly agitated.xku1
9DpE“And now what does this have to do with anything?”zcE7
3ie83“Didn’t you flirt with that arrogant woman?”5EWy0
LUdG“I only held her hand, and she started screaming.”z6YuVrR
qzze“Screaming? Anyone would think those were moans.”TGr
Jk7oGEven Perda acknowledged that.0hQ
IOYQPs“I only transferred mana to her. It was what Lorga’s leader wanted.”0YcyC
tde“You are using exactly the same excuses as cheaters.”jegRQe
KwzYb3This was madness.q1zg
Gi5“You experienced it too.”3ug
ZoZMko“And did I scream like that arrogant woman?”0Xx
owhoV“No.”vBhYvP
U9A6ET“Nothing special happened with me. It was only mana. But with Lorga’s leader, something clearly happened. Could it be…?”i4yvW
cCqgAcRuri narrowed her eyes and asked.6R8Q
Trx7D“Do you like that woman?”SryHtkl
TX4T469“Are you crazy?”Lujqc
jsVmlSWHe answered automatically with a serious expression and a curse included.aQZXoG
COfyfuZ“It was only mana.”DLR
6O4Uf“Then why does nothing happen only with me?”Rg24j
iBfO“Is that important?”aG26n
gNvAH16“Yes, it is.”RerQO
envOeJiRuri irritably removed her glove.mzw
UwJxmrb“Do it. If I feel even a little something too, then I’ll scream with all my strength just like that woman.”Z3bF
hXb3ESeeing her act like that, Perda no longer felt like holding her hand no matter what the truth was.r9XEBw
eiGSo he also decided to respond firmly.HPCAuib
dcyo“Why are you being so sensitive?”CCo4
WDDY“Don’t change the subject.”F3ZCSQR
Bn7qZE“It didn’t bother me that you questioned me. But today you’re being absurdly persistent.”LND8l
Hbu“……And don’t you think that’s normal when you have a fiancée?”CgJ
StoXHr“To me, it seems you’re reacting far beyond that. Did I whisper words of love to her? Did I take her to a room? It was only an unknown reaction caused by something neither of us understood. Why are you treating me like I’m some bastard?”5v4
8AAL4CPerda spoke calmly, but clearly showed his anger.GZt249O
YvvHearing that, the expressionless Ruri showed signs of agitation.r1w
vn8BShe thought about Perda’s words for a few moments and then lowered her head.rjYd2
ncPXvhr“I’m sorry. You’re right. I’m only Lady Valdrova’s maid…”18P
auxuShe murmured like a discouraged puppy.qnhT3
wNftAnd seeing her like that, Perda remembered everything that had happened that day.MqjNDA
Yw4Ruri had also had a difficult day.VCPu6
W0GThe pressure of a possible war.9nSX8j
XNUTJThe gazes of Goz Silverwind.oxpOt
90z1rShe had endured all of it.bBH9G
itEFP9‘Yes. Today was a hard day.’znidT
kqZZVThat was why she was being so sensitive and exaggerated.vhi
wOSShe was doing her best, as always.7jdIN6
VP5W2fIt was not the moment to scold her, but to acknowledge her efforts.4UFDuaz
gvu4Perda looked at Ruri, who still had her head lowered, and spoke.iWJyx
d9mFwK“You worked hard today.”BUl8
SEBuAnd then he gently placed his hand on her head and lightly stroked it.I6oo
7enoM“……”H8rOv
Jx0Ruri neither raised her head nor reacted.Ofgb0WV
cmn25The instant he placed his hand on her, she simply became completely motionless.p70mX
LgWAnd after doing it, Perda thought.8e1z
TkKWhat the hell am I doing?orjzA
lLB3He had simply let his body act on instinct, but he did not understand why he had done that.d81sW
tnFPb3Then he remembered why that sensation felt familiar.uWOTyY
VFcTR5tWasn’t it that, when an adult praised a child, patting their head was effective?BUVsGL
AzkQTThat was why Mori had asked him to do that whenever he praised her.h0W0
FoobPrThat’s right.4rX2W3i
vXVGYdPerda had just treated Ruri as if she were a child.LNq
vya6PnAnd she had already gotten angry before because people treated her that way.cjllyqi
ZrTdbsIt was obvious she would get angry.AkuHV
P9QTaI“Uh…”BjoEkVc
5yl3waThat was what he thought.vGq
Qs1FrhoBut it was not like that.g7kO
g0yDHe did not hear a “stop treating me like a child, I’m a Dragon Spawn and you’re a human.”Z85
Yez6ZxRuri remained silent.xk89y
AS6KWith her head lowered, she simply felt Perda’s touch.jn711x
oUT0Xks‘Why?’qvuMS
GszHe did not know.CtEaKH
3A39They said animals felt calm when held by the neck.h69m5
Qs1LSome said it was because they remembered their mothers’ affection.7hYbozb
oQUV616Others said it was simple instinct.AYzZly1
tXnyWOr perhaps she was so furious that the moment he removed his hand, she would explode with rage and kill him.Brpi
vHr2While all kinds of thoughts crossed his mind, she finally spoke.Ya4phyc
Fw9“G-go away already. I have to clean.”unZe3gG
CTM“Yes, understood.”n7zLoy
iqyOnly then did Perda remove his hand, and Ruri moved again.uHbqji
swlw9XJShe immediately turned around and began sweeping the floor.njn8Vyp
6Yt5hSsFor an instant, her hair revealed part of her face.mpxd
6BSIt was completely red.eXu
MyBS0***Km9
ZS5w4FRuri thought.JVyls
lSWKeC0All humans change.6r9YQx
MiBsALBThe heart cannot resist the passage of time.Ft7qYfG
xTIwEConstancy was something so fragile that it was even considered a virtue worthy of admiration.v5u
GhdZkr6Perda was no different.Oesp9cx
nA2cqNow she no longer understood what that man was thinking.zU5HvV7
3BX0YeGHow could a person change so much in less than a year?cyl
99ec2Valdrova was there, and yet now he kept holding other women’s hands and acting like a womanizer.Zyr
SloHe kept behaving in detestable ways.IfomWdF
WLEU7A“……”j6838A
447No.lGbhmd
UNVRuri knew it.Py2HC
qtJ5That man had not changed.Ye9VaeY
seARShe also knew he did not think too much when holding other people’s hands.Sp5u
QVQAnd she also knew he had no intention of being unfaithful.mcdF
kgZP07She simply used that as an excuse whenever she needed to annoy him.b5U7
lc6G8kBut now suffocating feelings were beginning to arise inside her.LlC
bK6ypYes.YnuNg
K7xEppThe one who had changed was Ruri herself.YHERz
JKG91She had gradually realized it too.FH4
xXM6When she felt insecure, before thinking “I can do it,” Perda’s name naturally appeared in her mind.3DkOpD
VXEH9And when Goz arrived at the castle, she had even unconsciously clung to the edge of his clothes.nZP8
2uMho8sThat change had begun after Perda killed Abel.PFYCr
ljQKMbWAfter that time when she cried helplessly in his arms.lcJ
V9nRC‘Lord Silverwind.’y26
knh2hHFor an instant, Perda had felt like the old Silverwind.Po17
mfT5‘Why…?’UN6omj
TFxShe could not understand why she had such an absurd illusion.OOilWu
4te5pTSilverwind and Perda were different.lS1BB
841CLAGUnlike the rough men of the north, he had a calm and intelligent personality.qvkRbX8
Z8eBHiBThe severity obsessed with rules was something shaped by the harsh north and by Goz, the second-in-command.ygBh
wv1‘They are not alike at all.’p6s
7x7vxWhen Silverwind used Polymorph, he took the appearance of a mature man with a long beard.lKvJq
p95JIn contrast, Perda was a ridiculously young man.6C9OxJ
wQWIf there was anything similar at all, it would be the color of the hair.V9Irt
TPmAnd even that was forcing it too much.eBBax7
v74Ruri thought about it carefully.9f44l
aN1dAnd then she realized something.X3ux8
HmCDCU‘The smell.’PJej5NJ
qOLQNHjThe scent she had perceived when she cried leaning against Perda.DkOp4TY
LjJA fresh and piercing fragrance, yet gentle at the same time, mixing mint and chamomile.yow0ns1
me5LR9And also the smell of ashes that left behind a desolate feeling.SUsHu
FDwTTBUWhy had she smelled that scent on Perda?Mgaz
Vq1lBG‘It’s an illusion.’Q1o4i
0FRmA ridiculous illusion.0P4Xr
U3nUMXHer emotions had overwhelmed her so much that her memories became confused.tcT
kbI4That was what Ruri decided to believe.grU
YTXctShe had to believe it.Bot6XZd
g1DYfViMistaking him for her father, Silverwind, was disrespectful.IhiW
hVQp‘I definitely need to scrub myself thoroughly.’udwGasF
gvPAmUShe would prepare a lavender bath and soak in it until all of this disappeared.1BcY
6lSDhRFNo matter what, Perda is the bad one.NuX
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Haimiya_cutie.
Body IntegrationRuri is cute. And that is all.