The Paladin Owns the Relic

195 – Behind the scenes (5)

Feel mixed.

The road falls.

Alpina smiled lightly. Trying to force the corners of her mouth up and down, she eventually let out a laugh that she couldn’t.

“Why, why are you good at fighting… But not good at this?”

“Isn’t this enough for the middle?”

I don’t know where the middle is, but Arpina knew at least one.

Zahard staggers at the twisted steps. Contrary to the expectation of digesting it perfectly, the body keeps collapsing.

“Ahahahaha!”

“…Are you laughing?”

“Oh, no. That’s not it… Puff…”

Arpina closed her eyes.

Who would have predicted that she would be dancing in the middle of the collapsed garnet.

The sound of music penetrates my ears. The orchestra is slightly damaged and makes a strange sound. But…

Not so bad.

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It’s rather enjoyable. The leaking sound mixes with a chord, causing her to hum.

Alpina quietly straightened the hand that was clasped with her.

“Follow me. Zahard.”

She stretches out her hand. She bounces her body to the beat.

Manners and dancing.

I already mastered that much when I was young. Who knew that life as an elite would help in a place like this.

…Yes.

Life is… Full of unexpected things.

“Like this. Softly.”

“…Like this?”

“No. Don’t force it no. Pooh. Why do you keep twisting your back?”

“Stop without knowing.”

“It’s all messed up.”

The tension in Alpina’s body was slowly released.

Her step was out of strict etiquette. Her slightly outstretched arms broke her formality and she went further.

“…It’s fun.”

The tempo of the song slows down. Arpina smiled broadly.

“Why is it so… So fun?”

“I think I’m going to die of hardship.”

“Eomsaleun.”

“It’s not that hard.”

Still, she follows her. Lead and match your stride, and slowly synchronize your actions.

A hand wrapped around her waist. Arpina flinched.

“Come on, Zahard?!”

“Ah, isn’t that how you do it?”

“That’s right… but…”

It’s because you suddenly go up to the advanced course!

The distance is getting closer. Alpina was half hugged and avoided her gaze.

“Doesn’t it smell…?”

“Isn’t it clear? It smells like fruit.”

“A fruity scent?!”

“Hmm…Strawberry?”

“Take, strawberry…”

Arpina, who was babbling, sniffed her arm.

No smell. No. Is it because I can’t smell it?

“Ah! Don’t take it!”

“No, what is the difference between telling me not to breathe?”

“Su, don’t breathe!”

“Then I die.”

“You can do this with your mouth!”

In the midst of a little quarrel, she gets off her feet again. The tempo of her music picks up again, slowly running towards the climax.

“…Zahard.”

“Yes?”

“Is your body… okay?”

“It’s okay. Of course.”

Alpina stepped slowly.

“I can feel it. There are no traces of Ra left in Zahard’s body…”

“……”

“What happened?”

“Do you want to hear it?”

“I want to hear it. But if it’s a story you can’t tell… You don’t have to tell it.”

“Are you full of regret?”

“…Is it obvious?”

“Extremely.”

“Hi-ing.”

The background passes by. Many people are dancing and singing.

The lights are moving and full of singing voices.

But now, Arpina could only see Zahard.

“What…What happened?”

“Ra betrayed me. To be precise… There were things she knew but didn’t say.”

“What is that…”

“I can’t go into detail. But I’m sure you at least betrayed my trust.”

Ask for trust in God.

That’s an arrogant word. But for some reason, when the man in front of her spoke, it came to her.

Despite the relationship between God and man, something…

The feeling of hearing the story of a broken friendship.

“…Have you had a conversation?”

“I don’t think so.”

“Why?”

“There is no way you can trust the words of a person who betrayed you once.”

“That’s right… I do.”

Isn’t that the part I’m going to touch?

Alpina glanced at Zahard.

“Then how… No, what is Zahard now?”

“That is an abstract question. Are you curious about my condition?”

“…That’s right.”

“Then let me tell you. Ruler. Arpina. The opponent in front of me is now…Um…Half-body? It’s that kind of existence. Of course it’s a secret from others.”

“Eh?”

Arpina blinked her eyes. Her voice rose.

“This, how did you become so weak?!”

“…Did you notice that?”

“Sure! It’s like having almost no holy power, and all you have left is your body, right?! Where did the old power go…?”

“I threw it away because I didn’t want to be interfered with.”

“Why, why…?”

“Betrayed was great, but…”

Zahard’s feet stopped.

My gaze turned to the dim moon in the sky.

“…There is someone I need to save with my own hands.”

For some reason, Alpina felt her heart tighten and tighten.

“Are you talking about the existence of the… Branching point of destruction?”

“That’s right.”

“…Is that person…So precious to Zahard?”

“That’s right.”

“Then…then maybe…like that person…”

“Okay. I know at least one.”

The music ends.

Zahard laughed.

“I am the person I have to save myself. Just like that person did.”

“…Yes?”

“Now. Last.”

Zahad held out his hand.

“I will lead the last.”

“…Wow.”

Alpina held her hand.

“…Are you not coming back to the Church of Ra?”

“Yes.”

“Where are you going…?”

“The plan went awry, so I’m going to try again. First…”

With a click, her waist is pulled. As the distance drew closer, Arpina was embraced by Zahard.

“Shall we do the last dance?”

“…It’s rude to be evasive.”

But I can’t help it.

Let’s skip this time.

“…Stupid.”

. . .

Partners keep changing.

“Dancing with my brother.”

“Let’s go powerfully!”

Rakkeum danced better than I thought. The tail was flexible, swishing around.

“Your brother is weak.”

“Unfortunately.”

“What do you plan to do?”

“…I do have a rough plan.”

Relic.

That’s also the idea of sweeping away the proper ones.

It’s not SS or SSS grade weapons…

EX-grade weapons imbued with the power of God spread all over the continent.

“I don’t know yet.”

“…Brother. Are you leaving?”

“Huh. How did you know?”

“You look like you’re leaving alone.”

He grinned lightly.

“Are you going to do something?”

“…That’s right. The enemy is on a different level than before, so I’m going to do everything I can.”

“What we are following…”

“No.”

“I guess so.”

The song is over. Rocket looked back at me.

“Wherever you are, don’t forget that your brother is my brother. I will find you.”

“It sounds like a stalker.”

“If you want, add the word -.”

“Good. I’m welcome too. I’ll come later when I’m missing a limb… See you then. Got it?”

“When are you talking about then?”

A time that is neither too short nor too long.

“…I think 2 years will be enough.”

“I will wait. Sibling.”

Your partner has changed. Vulcan sighed.

“Where are you planning to go?”

“I’m thinking of leaving the empire altogether.”

“You go too far. What about the escort?”

“I don’t need it. You know I’m strong, right?”

“The energy I feel is terrible. It’s to the point of falling over. But…If it were you, you’d have another power hidden somewhere.”

“As expected Gaeko.”

“Wolves! Tsk. Tell me about the meeting place in two years.”

“Oh. You don’t have to come.”

“…I will stay by your side until you pay off all your debts.”

“Proposal?”

“Shut that mouth!”

Your partner has changed. Tsubaki pressed his chest tightly.

“Go far?”

“Yes. Very.”

“…Following is a bit…Isn’t it?”

“Because Tsubaki could be in danger.”

“I see… yes.”

Tsubaki slapped himself on the cheek.

“…But you can’t just be downhearted! Is not it?”

“No, right?”

“Did you say two years? I’ll make you a very nice nest. Two years is enough! So, should I have a good trip?”

“…Aren’t you telling me not to go?”

“Why am I stopping a face that looks so thoughtful? Are you going to do what you want to do?”

“……”

“Come on. Instead, you must come. Understand?”

“…Of course. I will be back.”

Your partner has changed. Eve bumped me on the forehead.

“Ouch.”

“Do you want to get scolded?! Teacher Why are you making decisions alone?”

“No, it’s my job, so I decide by myself…”

“The head of the head teacher is me. So, for future plans, you need me.”

“So far…”

“I received a lot from the teacher. I learned the value of life and feelings that do not disappear even after time passes. Therefore…”

Eve wrapped herself around my waist slowly.

“I want to share that with more people. Those feelings and preciousness.”

“…Awesome goal. But I don’t remember doing anything so grandiose.”

“Because the teacher is that kind of person. He is a person who is subtly clumsy and reaches out to those around him. So, leave the details to me.”

Eve whispered in my ear.

“I’ll make a place for the headmaster who can’t help but exclaim in admiration.”

“…Not making fanatics, right?”

“If you made your own decisions, wouldn’t you be able to call them fanatics?”

“……”

I found a gray haired man mixed in with the crowd. A white snake covered in scars, leisurely tilting its glass, looked up at me.

The corner of the mouth that goes up.

“Are you asking me out on a date?”

“It’s similar.”

“Huh…”

Camilla pulled herself up.

“I can’t help it.”