ocean-life Book 2: Chapter 11-3: Lucy and Kuu
Book 2: Chapter 11-3: Lucy and Kuu
Book 2: Chapter 11-3: Lucy and Kuu
Cyrilyou fell in love with Kuu-chan?
YesI was drawn to how she worked so hard with all her mightand I couldnt turn her down when I felt that she would despair.
Lucys eyes filled with tears and she looked as if she was about to cry. My chest felt like it was being stabbed.
I-is it because I didnt let you do it with me? I wanted to do it too, but I promised Grandma that I wouldnt do such things until we got married.but Cyril said we couldnt get married until Erucy became peaceful.
Thats not it Lucy!
What did I get wrong? Is there any other reason it could be? When did you stop loving me?
Theres no way I could hate you Lucy. Even now you are still the one I love most in the world.
Then why did you do such a thing with Kuu?
Its because I love Kuu too. I love Lucy the most in the world and Kuu the second most.
Lucy looked at me in disbelief. Her Grandmother was a virtuous and strict woman, so I could see that she could scarcely believe that I loved two people.
..Cyril, lets imagine something. What if I said that I love Cyril the most but I loved another man the second most?
Lucy murmured with a cold gaze that I had hardly ever seen before. for new novels
Id be incredibly sad. My chest would feel like it was being crushed.
What would happen if I slept with another man other than you Cyril?
I might go insane. I would probably never be able to forgive either you or that man.
I am currently experiencing those feelings right now. Hey Cyrilwhy didnt you hide this? II wish Id never heard this. My beloved Cyril and my friend Kuu-chanI dont want to hate you. It wouldve been better if you had just gone out in secret where I dont know
I had thought of thatbut
I hate that. It would be dishonest and despicable to both you and Kuu. I decided to reveal everything. Its simply for my own sake, but even so I want to let you know I love you. I want you to still be mine even if its unfair.
It might be that I was hurting Lucy for my own self-satisfaction. However, I decided that I had to properly tell her this.
Do you really love me?
Yeah, youre the number one in the world for me.
Didnt you say the same thing to Kuu-chan?
What I said to Kuu was that I loved her second-most in the world. If that was alright with her then I would be with her.
..Kuu-chanreally accepted that?
Lucy fell silent and thought for a while. She slowly opened her mouth.
My reason is telling methat like Cyrils father and the Chief before him you can have 3 wives in order to leave behind your bloodlineand that it was necessary as the Chief. That men are creatures that can love more than one person at once
Lucy whispered as if she was squeezing the words out.
But stillmy emotions areIm sad, Im hurting, and I feel bitter. Even soI still cant help but love youI dont want to be apart.
A sense of deep guilt was crushing my chest as I heard her murmur those words.
Could you find it in your heart to forgive me?
Give me, a night to thinkyou sprung this on me so quickly that my minds a mess.
Lucy said and got up to leave the dining table.
She reappeared with a bag of luggage.
Sorry, but I want to think in a place away from you. Ill stay over at Konnas so Ill be out tonight.
I suppose youre right. I myself want to be joined in matrimony with Lucy sooner than later. Once spring settles in I promise that we will get married within two months of the snow melting.
Un, thats an absolute.
Yeah, its a promise.
We said and I stuck out my palm to Lucy and she put her hand in mine. We then intertwined our fingers.
This was the pinky swear of this world.
With this my greatest anxiety had been cleared.
Kuu watched as we repaired our relationship with a smile on her face. But, I could see a bit of jealousy hidden there. She resolved herself and opened her mouth.
Lucy-chan Im sorry. Even after knowing your feelings I still fell in love with Cyril-kun.
Its okay. Im not angry. Even I understand those feelings and..no I shouldnt lie. Truthfully at first I really resented you. Why did you say you liked Cyril? But even so youre my friend and Cyril made his decision so I was able to reach an understanding. Thats whyIll be in your care Kuu-chan.
Lucy-chan.thank you.
Lucy extended her hand and Kuu took it. They both shook hands.
When they let go I could see Kuu was tearing up.
Okay then, lets go.
I smiled at Lucy and Kuu.
We should only be gone for about two days, but I had made plenty of arrangements for when we were gone. Once I left the traitor would surely make some moves. I had left instructions with those I was sure I could trust to be on the lookout for anything suspicious. Im sure theyd take the bait without even realizing it.
Cyril, we havent prepared the carriage.
Of course we wont be using such a slow thing.
After all, it wouldnt be strange if it started snowing any day now. If we insisted on taking a carriage down the bad road to Erin then it would take at least five days.
It cant be that well be doing the same thing we did when we went to the Fire Fox Village right?
Of courseits the improved version.
But we dont have any way of carrying the luggage.
I can carry all of the stuff we buy by using storage magic so dont worry about it.
Reallyit seems like anythings possible with you Cyril-kun
First I let Kuu climb onto my back before securing her with rope and cloth while allowing her weight to be equally distributed.
I then princess-carried Lucy and placed a bag with 300 gold coins in her arms. The gold was heavy so I didnt intend to carry any more than necessary. Even these 300 coins weighed 12kg.
Then I activated Body Enhancement and my wind magic to begin high speed movement.
However, todays task was made much more comfortable.
Cyril-kun should I warm us a bit more?
No its fine.
Are you having any trouble breathing?
This much is almost perfect.
Kuu was using her fire magic to warm our surroundings and Lucy was using her wind magic to reduce the head wind.
Like this we enjoyed a calm and warm trip. Furthermore, both of them were hugged close to me so I could feel their warmth and softness which made my motivation shoot through the roof.
At this pace the 120km distance to Erin would be covered in around 2 hours. Then we would begin our fun shopping trip.