Chapter 164
164 – Nervous Mind (1)
Recently, Kayla has been feeling confused.
When she first met Seohyun, it was only her and Erina around her.
But now things have changed.
Celica and Tyria joined as her colleagues.
Even if they were not part of the party, many people were helping.
This was something I couldn’t even imagine in the past when I was running away from the devil’s army.
I firmly believed that all of this was thanks to Seohyun’s acceptance of herself.
‘Master…’
But as the time spent with my lord gradually diminished.
Emptiness was welling up in my heart.
Of course, considering the situation he was in, it was completely understandable.
As the work to be done increased, the time spent with the master had to decrease.
But even if his head understood it, his heart could not sympathize with it at all.
In particular, the time alone with Erina was the same.
The time I spent with Kayla continued to decrease.
“Why am I…”
Are you not giving her as much attention as Erina?
I also thought that if I behaved like a child and threw a tantrum like Erina, they wouldn’t accept me.
The cold expression and stern attitude I saw before made me hesitate.
Even now, I could hear whispering through the crack in the door.
I wanted to bring my ear a little closer.
She kept her distance for fear of being caught.
Perhaps both people in the room are aware of themselves.
I guess he knows everything but pretends not to know.
Despite her doubts, Kayla could do nothing.
I just stood there like a stone watcher, nervous that something unexpected might happen.
Finally, the talking quieted down and I heard someone getting out of bed.
Kayla quickly returned to her room, muffled by her footsteps.
“Kayla? “Why are you doing this?”
Before I knew it, Celica was waiting in the room.
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I thought she must have been taking a bath, but she came back sooner than expected.
Kayla is embarrassed as soon as her eyes meet hers.
“Oh, no. She went for a short walk and then…”
“Weren’t you spying on Seohyun’s room just now?”
Kayla closed her mouth in shame.
At least she knew that peeking into someone else’s room was a dishonest act.
Nevertheless, Celica smiled and approached Kayla.
“It’s okay. “I completely understand Kayla’s feelings.”
It was not comforting, but Kayla’s face turned bright red from her embarrassment.
Seeing that, Celica felt both envious and sad.
Yet she did not know her love and, like Kayla, thought her devoted heart was beautiful.
But the fact that her love would not be easily realized made it even more sad.
Even Serika was confused when she first saw the relationship between the three people.
Now that I know the situation, I wanted to support everyone.
‘Because the goddess did not prohibit polygamy.’
However, there was a difference in affection between them.
Even now, Seohyun was busy taking care of Erina, and Kayla was left alone.
“Are you sleeping separately from Seohyun again today?”
“Yes. Because my lord is uncomfortable.”
Then Celica tilted her head.
There was no way Seohyun would dislike sleeping with Kayla.
What Seohyun hated the most was the situation where Erina and Kayla were fighting.
The reason he pushed her away before was because she had a fight.
‘…Should I tell you?’
Celica wondered if she should give Kayla her advice.
But you can’t give dating advice if you’ve never liked someone before.
While I was thinking like that, someone knocked on the door.
“Hey, are you sleeping?”
As soon as Celica heard her voice, she smiled broadly and opened the door.
Just as she thought, Tyria was standing in front of the door.
“Tyria! “What’s going on?”
As Celica greeted her warmly, Tyria carefully entered her room.
And after she closed the door, she asked in a quiet voice.
“By any chance, where is Seohyun?”
“I’m in the next room now. “Why are you doing this?”
Then Tyria fiddled with her fingers with a nervous expression on her face.
“I have something to ask you about Seohyun. “Are you okay?”
Then Kayla looked at Tyria with her eyes wide open.
The biggest cause of Kayla’s anxiety recently.
Tyria, a new party member, was very beautiful.
Although Kayla thought to herself that her appearance was not good enough.
Tyria was one of the most beautiful among the elf race.
I wonder if Seohyun might fall in love with Tyria.
Wouldn’t the distance that has been growing further widen further?
‘Get along well with Tyria.’
Because it is my master’s order and request, I have no choice but to follow it.
Kayla asked Tyria a question as quietly as possible.
“What are you curious about?”
“It’s no big deal. Only.”
Tyria took a moment to catch her breath and then continued her words.
“I thought I would give Seohyun a gift.”
“Yes?”
“I owe so much to Seohyun. So I want to repay you in some way.”
If you think about it, it was correct.
With his help, the elves of the Hellwood Forest were able to protect their homeland.
Therefore, Tyria wanted to deliver her gift as a representative of the elves.
“Can you recommend a gift that Seohyun might like?”
Then Kayla couldn’t open her mouth.
It wasn’t that she didn’t want to answer, but because she couldn’t think of what answer to give.
‘Ah…’
In an instant, realization flashed through Kayla’s mind.
Until now, she loved Seohyun, chased after her, and longed for her affection.
What efforts did he make to make Seohyun happy?
Even though Seohyun told her the whole truth for her sake.
She herself did not even give anything in return to Seohyun.
I just waited blankly for him to look at me.
“Uhm… “I don’t know.”
Although Celica thought hard, she could not come up with an answer.
In fact, it hasn’t been long since she was with Seohyun.
From what I have seen of him so far, there is no particular gift that comes to mind.
In the first place, Seohyun rarely showed personal tastes or material desires.
I was always busy understanding and caring for other people’s feelings.
Even when deciding on a meal menu, I always ordered the food that my colleagues wanted to eat.
Still, Celica was sure of one thing.
“But Seohyun will like any gift.”
In the first place, who doesn’t like gifts?
As long as it is not a very strange item, Seohyun will happily accept it.
Tyria also understood the meaning of the words and nodded quietly.
“I’m sorry. “I don’t think it really helped.”
“No. “Thank you for your consideration.”
While Celica and Tyria were laughing.
Kayla’s complexion turned pale and stiff.
Tyria, who only then noticed her strange behavior, called her with a puzzled expression.
“Kayla?”
“…Yes?”
“Why are you doing this? “Her complexion suddenly took a turn for the worse.”
Then Kayla quickly shook her head with a dark look on her face.
“…It’s nothing.”
“If you are in pain, would you like me to check on you?”
“No. That is…”
In the end, unable to bear her discomfort, Kayla bowed her head first.
“I’m sorry. “Let’s go out for a while.”
“Yes? “It’s dark now. Where are you going?”
“I will take a short walk and then come back.”
After saying that, she hurriedly opened the door and went out.
Before the two could stop her, Kayla quickly left.
She quickly disappeared without even closing the door.
Celica tilted her head as if it was strange at Kayla’s sudden behavior.
“Why are you acting like that all of a sudden…?”
And Tyria saw Kayla running out.
‘Have you noticed it…?’
She was hiding her anxious feelings, fearing that her feelings would be discovered.
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‘What the lord likes.’
No matter how much I thought about her, she didn’t come to mind.
She went back through all of her memories with him, looking for even the slightest hint.
What was the most food he had ever eaten?
‘Roasted whole wild boar.’
It’s not because he likes it, but because it’s Erina’s favorite food.
Then, did he like tea or alcohol?
Rather, I just drank it according to the situation.
Then, is there anything she is particularly fond of?
‘Nothing…’
Seohyun was leading a fairly ascetic life.
Even though money was tight at the time, he was able to live a fairly leisurely life now.
But he rarely spent money in vain.
Accommodation and meal expenses. And supplies for battle.
Other than that, consumption was virtually non-existent.
If it was something that involved using money.
‘My robe…’
When she first met him, she was given a robe to conceal her identity.
Even this was a gift from his master.
Although it has now been torn apart in the aftermath of the battle, it is still a cherished treasure.
He was behaving ungratefully despite receiving so much from him.
Kayla was so embarrassed by that fact that she ran out.
And even now, I wanted to give him a gift in return.
‘What kind of gift should I give…’
Kayla was worried as she walked around the village.
Wouldn’t a magic tool store have some useful items?
Or should I give him expensive jewelry as a gift?
But she didn’t like everything.
In the end, Kayla was unable to return to her dorm and wandered the dark streets for a while.