Abduction 58. Sword and Star (3)
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“Wow, there are still so many! “Come and see the fish!”
“wow! Wow! It’s real! “Can I fish?”
Iril gestured.
Aria turned her head and opened her mouth in admiration.
Beneath the blue river water, a school of black-backed mullet was swimming.
Although it was a simple fish, it gave a different impression than the aroana in the fish tank.
“Hmm, be careful not to fall into the water.”
Schlieffen, who was rowing, cleared his throat.
Mother and daughter were squatting side by side on the edge of the raft.
I couldn’t take my eyes off it because I felt like it would fall out.
Iril looked back, smiled brightly and waved his hand.
“Ehehe! “Don’t worry, I’m a good swimmer!”
“me too! “Erin taught me this a while ago!”
“Even so… hehe.”
Schlieffen pursed his lips.
I somehow made it to Nimburton, but I couldn’t shake off my nervousness.
He toured Nimburton with his family starting early in the morning.
Should we call it a rural experience rather than tourism?
He dug potatoes with his hands in the dirt, milked a cow, and sat on a stump to drink the freshly squeezed milk.
Because he changed into shabby clothes, there was no disturbance from the residents.
After eating the lunch box that Iril had brought for lunch, I became a boatman and started driving the raft.
Of course I was happy.
Although it was not something that happened even in his lifetime, Schlieffen was a man who could live just by seeing his wife and daughter happy, like a plant that only needed sunlight and water.
‘fun. But I don’t have time like this…’
I was just anxious.
What should be in his hand now was a sword, not a paddle.
Even at this moment, Nabirose and Jaifa were becoming stronger.
‘What on earth do you want to show me?’
It was the car that Schlieffen couldn’t overcome the obsession with and chewed his lips.
Before I knew it, Iril stood up and approached me at a fast pace.
“Ehehe, now let’s go somewhere else. oh! If you go downstream, you can park near my house!”
“···All right.”
Schlieffen did just that.
There was an irresistible magic in Iril’s sparkling eyes.
Thanks to the current, I didn’t have to row much.
They got off the raft and soon arrived in front of a small house.
The ivy vines covering the exterior walls were beautiful.
The bags used to store potatoes were still on display in the backyard.
Iril breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the surroundings were empty.
“Phew, luckily there’s no one there. “I wondered what would happen if there were a lot of tourists…”
“That’s right. “You’re lucky.”
Schlieffen hesitated.
In fact, it was not a result of luck alone.
He immediately contacted the Islands Tourism Office on the same day his trip to Nimburton was scheduled.
Renting out Ronan and Iril’s birthplace, one of the most popular tourist attractions, was not an easy task for the Duke of Grancia.
Of course Schlieffen did it, but he wouldn’t reveal it until the trip was over.
Aria blinked.
“Heh, what is here? storage?”
“Ahaha, it might seem that way to Aria. “This is not a warehouse, this is the house where her mother lived.”
“Eh? “This is a house?!”
Aria was shocked.
It was a huge shock to her, who had lived her whole life only in the Grancia mansion.
Because it was smaller than the warehouse storing snow removal equipment in a corner of the estate.
Iril stroked her head gently.
“Mom and Uncle Ronan have lived here for a long time. Long ago, his maternal grandfather and grandmother were also there. “Shall we go in first?”
“huh! “I want to go in!”
Aria nodded.
She opened the front door, holding her mother’s hand tightly.
The smell of old wood and dust wafted out.
The interior, which was more worn than the outside, unfolded before my eyes.
“Ah… nothing has really changed.”
Suddenly, Iril sniffled.
Memories bloomed wherever I looked.
The dining table where I used to eat with my family, the chair with one leg shaking.
A large cauldron in which Ronan had saved up money for when something he wanted to do someday came up…
She was in the midst of time travel.
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“yes?”
Suddenly Aria raised her eyebrows.
Its normally large eyes opened even wider, just like a rabbit sensing someone’s presence.
“What’s wrong, Aria?”
“mom. “There’s something in that room.”
“Yes?”
Iril looked away.
Aria was staring at the master bedroom.
She started walking as if possessed by something.
“Ah, let’s go together! “Is there something there?”
“Wow… it’s definitely somewhere here.”
Aria entered the main room and looked around.
The room, which was smaller than expected, contained only a large bed that could accommodate two people and a small closet.
Schlieffen and Iril just watched her in silence.
At some point, Aria, who was sniffing, suddenly fell down and got under the bed.
“aria···!”
“Ahh! That’s Gigi there!”
The couple was scared at the same time.
Iril grabbed her waist and tried to pull her out.
Aria, who had been rattling for a while, suddenly pulled away.
“I found it!”
“uh? “That book…”
Iril paused.
In my daughter’s fern-like hands, she was holding a thick and large book.
match!
Suddenly, Iril clapped his hands.
“Wow! It was here! “No matter how hard I searched, I couldn’t find it!”
“Hey!”
Aria shrugged her shoulders.
She gathered her pounding heart and asked Iril.
“I was surprised… Is this your mom’s book?”
“huh. To be exact, it’s a children’s book that Ariane’s maternal grandfather passed down to her. There were many interesting stories written in it, so I read them to Ronan every day. Hehe, it’s really nice to meet you.”
It was a book I read every day until I lost it.
Iril gently brushed off the cover.
The dark green sign was made from thousands of thin vines woven together.
“Wait. That book, no way…”
Suddenly, Schlieffen’s eyes narrowed.
I didn’t know it until a little while ago, but I felt something unusual coming from the book.
When I looked closely, I saw several vines of different colors forming the writing.
An ancient language that is no longer used.
Schlieffen read the words slowly.
[Harmony: Blower]
“oh my god.”
Schlieffen’s face hardened.
No matter how many times I rewatched it, the result was the same.
Blower of Harmony.
The only undiscovered book among the magic books written by Savior Cain.
Iril, who was looking at Blair, tilted his head.
“huh? What’s wrong?”
“This is no ordinary book. Did you feel anything while reading it?”
“yes? “What do you mean by that?”
“That’s literally it. “Did you hear a strange voice or feel nauseous?”
“Uh…of course. It’s just a book, there’s no way something like that would happen. “How much have you read?”
Iril seemed to know nothing.
Schlieffen tried to say something more, but soon gave up.
I didn’t have enough mental strength to go over all the things I was concerned about.
“······Then I’m glad. aria. “How did you find this?”
“yes? “I just felt like he was there, so I followed him.”
“A presence?”
“huh. I can still feel it now. “As if he was whispering… I took him out because he seemed frustrated.”
Aria laughed.
Schlieffen was so shocked that he couldn’t say anything.
He was proud of his ability to detect mana, second only to Asher, but it seemed like his six-year-old daughter had caught up with him.
“···Right. Good job.”
“Ehehe.”
“ma’am. “Do you mind if I keep that book?”
“huh? Yes, I don’t mind.”
Iril obediently held out the blower.
Schlieffen stuffed the last banned book deep into his backpack.
Iril said it was an ordinary children’s book, but it was too dangerous to be in a rural area like this.
···Did it turn out well?
Schlieffen, who was silent for a moment, spoke.
“ma’am. I guess I’ll have to go back and take a look. “I will attach escort knights, so please take your time sightseeing with Aria.”
“Eh?! Why all of a sudden?”
“Actually, the book Aria found a little while ago is no ordinary book. Regardless of its high value, it is an extremely dangerous artifact. “I will take it to a safe place in case any problems arise.”
The voice was serious.
The reason was logical and flawless.
In fact, all three of Cain’s magic books were relics with the highest risk rating.
But to Iril, none of that mattered much.
She spread her arms and blocked Schlieffen’s path.
“No! I haven’t even gone to the place I want to show you yet, but I can’t believe I’m falling in love with it like this! no way!”
“but···.”
“I told you there was nothing wrong with that book. Actually, it’s because you’re anxious, right? Even at this moment, I feel like I’m falling behind. “You were nervous the whole trip.”
Iril whispered in his ear.
I didn’t want to upset Aria.
Schlieffen’s eyes widened as he completely guessed what was going on.
“······!”
“Did you think I didn’t know? “Really.”
Iril’s cheeks swelled.
Schlieffen could not make any protest and just broke into a cold sweat.
He planned to focus on training as soon as he actually got back.
To find the most arduous training he could, to forge the Sword of Storms.
Iril continued after checking Schlieffen’s watch.
“I’m sorry I couldn’t take you there right away. But it was too early. “I was originally planning to leave around this time.”
“Speaking of time… where on earth do you plan on going?”
“First of all, promise me you won’t run away again.”
“······I promise. “I also apologize for using a shallow trick.”
“great. “That’s how it should be.”
Iril removed his face and smiled.
Schlieffen’s face turned red with a smile like the sun.
I almost got into trouble while clumsily trying to get out.
“Wow… it’s fun…”
“oh! Suddenly!”
Aria secretly took out her copy of Blair and was reading it.
Her eyes were sparkling as she read the fairy tale of the Demon Dragon Orsay.
Iril crept closer and hugged her from behind.
“Princess Aria! Lastly, shall we go to Mom’s favorite place?”
“Hey! sorry!”
“Hey, Mom, it’s a children’s book that I’ve already read, so what? “Shall we leave then?”
“Uh, huh! “I want to go too!”
Aria nodded quickly.
Iril, who showered her with kisses, took Schlieffen by the hand and led her.
“Let’s go. You will love it too.”
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The night was deep.
The darkness that fell everywhere was thick.
The sky was clear without a single cloud, but the light from the old moon was dim.
Schlieffen asked in a worried voice.
“ma’am. Are you okay?”
“This is easy! Anyway, you are overprotective!”
Iril shook his head.
The response was that there was no problem, but I couldn’t help but feel worried.
They were riding the mountain at night, which they were not.
The winding mountain road was narrow enough for only one person to pass through.
The lantern held in the hands of the two people was the only source of light.
“Still, I walk for quite a long time… I’m worried that my beautiful feet will get hurt.”
“It’s okay because it’s the road I’ve been taking since I was young. “Come on, let’s do our best!”
Iril took a bold step forward.
I never fell or stumbled once.
There were a lot of rocks and tree roots sticking out, but she went forward without hesitation.
“Kuu…Kuuuu….”
Aria had already fallen asleep from exhaustion.
This was because the raft trip was followed by mountain climbing.
The sticky liquid that flowed from her mouth was soaking Schlieffen’s back in real time.
‘I can’t believe I used to come to a place like this.’
Schlieffen didn’t care.
However, I couldn’t help but be amazed at the fact that Iril had enjoyed coming here since he was a child.
It’s a very rough place, not to mention the streets.
Where did you feel the charm of this place?
The mountain breeze caressing my cheeks was eerie.
Suddenly, Iril, who was walking ahead, opened his mouth.
“There is.”
“yes?”
“Have I ever told you a story about the past?”
Unlike usual, his voice was calm.
The steps still did not stop.
She continued speaking without looking back.
“This is a story from before Ronan was born.”
fantasy,
