-This is not the first time that you space out today, Farah. (Ano)
I'm currently helping Ano learning modern magic as usual. However, today's lesson is a bit different from the regular lesson. Today will be the last lesson between Ano and me.
-... (Farah)
-Haiz. (Ano)
Ano utters a deep sigh. She reaches out and pats me on the head.
-I think we should wrap it up, Farah. (Ano)
-Eh! We haven't finished the lesson yet! (Farah)
Ano smiles and replies to me.
-I'm not that heartless, Farah. Even though I'm thirsty for knowledge, I still care about the people around me. (Ano)
Ano continues stroking my head gently.
-It's hurt to see you in this state, Farah. (Ano)
Ano comes closer to my sides and hugs me.
-You should be in the perfect state when challenging the following trial, Farah. Since the trial is not a walk in the park, you must prepare mentally for the most desperate situation. (Ano)
-Uhmm. (Farah)
-Let's take a break and forget everything for now. (Ano)
Ano starts humming a lullaby and pats me on the back.
-I feel...sleepy. (Farah)
My eyelids become heavy. It doesn't take long for me to drift into sleep.
-But it's not enough to make me reveal secret information! (Nina)
She picks me up and carries me like a princess.
-Muuuu~ (Farah)
-Don't be sulking like that, Farah. You will meet them soon. (Nina)
I became brightened up when I heard Nina's statement.
-Really? (Farah)
-Yep! (Nina)
-Then what are we doing now, Nina? (Farah)
-Let's just wander around the camp, Farah. (Nina)
With that, we wandered around the camp and talked about many things.
-You are treating me as if I'm the same age as Amy and Mia. (Farah)
-Hahaha! (Nina)
Even when they treated me like a kid, I didn't feel too bad about it. I know that deep inside, they are still caring about me.
-They are like my second family. (Farah)
-Eh, what's wrong, Farah? (Nina)
I tilt my head and reply to her.
-Nothing, Nina. (Farah)
-Then let's get to my training ground. (Nina)
I nod at Nina's suggestion. While on the way to the training ground, I look at the timer for the next trial. The trial will start in two days. It will also be the moment I have to say goodbye to everyone in the second trial.
After we had played on the training ground, Nina took me back to have dinner. Nina seems to notice my mood and try to cheer me up. However, I can't get the departure's day out of my head, and it makes Nina's cheering end in failure.
-We almost reach the dining hall, Farah. (Nina)
-Uhm. (Farah)
-... (Nina)
The moment Nina and I step inside the dining hall, I find out everyone is already inside. I can find Stolas, Beleth, and the twins standing on the left side and cheering me.
-Welcome, sister! (Amy)
-Sister! (Mia)
-Are you surprised, Farah? (Beleth)
-Sorry for leaving you alone today, master. (Stolas)
Lecia steps forward and speaks to me.
-Our protagonist has finally come. (Lecia)
Lecia points at the Beleth group.
-But remember, we have other four protagonists aside from our cute goddess. (Lecia)
Lecia shouts out loud.
-We can start our party now! (Lecia)
-Ohhhhh! (Crowds)
Nina bends down and asks me.
-Are you surprised, Farah? (Nina)
-... (Farah)
When Nina asked me, I could no longer hold my tear and cried out loud.
-Eh, our goddess is crying! (Lecia)
-What's wrong, sister? (Mia)
Lecia runs to my side and tries to appease me since she seems to know the source of my worried.
-Don't worry, Farah. We are separate temporarily. As long as you are alive, we can meet each other again. (Lecia)
I can't come to tell them the truth that I'm not people who come from this era. I don't want to betray their expectation by the cruel truth.
There is a high chance I will never meet them again since space and time separate our bond.
-Thank you, everyone. (Farah)
That's why I need to straighten myself and keeps this truth for myself. I wipe out the tears from my eyes and smile at them.
-I'm really thankful I have met you guys. (Farah)
I need to smile to protect their happiness.
Madeus
Thanks for reading OwO
One more chappy will be posted tonight.
The following trial will start after the next chapter.