As soon as I came to my senses, the first thing I saw in front of me was Ashmir's face.
"Uh.Ms. Ashmir?"
"I'm glad it's not too late."
I looked at her blankly and belatedly grasped the situation.
After being caught up in the wind, I was in Ashmir's arms.
"The wind is strong, so don't overdo it."
"Oh yes, thank you."
I thanked her with a delicate expression.
It was very awkward and embarrassing because it was a situation where I was hugged in the commonly referred to in Japanese as "Himesama Dakko (Princess Carry)" posture.
"Don't mention it."
Ashmir answered with a slight smile.
She gently lowered me down to the floor.
Lilia and Alfred approached and asked anxiously.
"Senior, are you okay?"
"Are you hurt anywhere, Brother Sihyeon?"
"It's all right. I was saved thanks to Ms. Ashmir."
Lilia and Elfried also looked at Ashmir with subtle eyes.
They still seemed uncomfortable dealing with the Angels.
"Sihyeon, can I help?" Urki shouted down from the roof, where he had fixed the loose tiles with rope.
"That's enough, Urki. Come down," I instructed.
Urki beamed, happy to have been of help, and landed effortlessly on the floor.
Compared to my struggle, Urki seemed to have made things look easy, leaving me with a twinge of frustration.
I realized now that it would have been better to ask for their help from the start.
The climb to the roof had been reckless and dizzying, making me regret my impulsive actions.
Who-whiiii!
The wind once again picked up, but despite the blizzard, we continued our tasks.
Thanks to everyone's hard work, we were able to complete what needed to be done in a hurry.
I wanted to stock up on food and water for the barn, but the conditions made it difficult to move around.
Guys, hang in there. I'll take care of you as soon as the blizzard subsides.
"Senior, are we done now?"
"Yes, this is okay"
"Brother Sihyeon!"
Lilia called me as soon as I said it was all right.
From the look on her face, it didn't seem like good news.
"There's an emergency at the strawberry field," she informed me.
"Andras is there, isn't he?" I asked.
"Yes, and it seems that all the villagers of Elden have come to help," Lilia confirmed.
"Okay, let's go!" I said, and we rushed to the strawberry field without a moment's rest.
"What are you doing? Pull it properly!"
"Hurry up and dig this place up!"
"Cheer up, everyone! We have to protect this place!"
The Beast people's voices, fighting against the snowstorm, echoed with determination.
I didn't experience it in person, but it was desperate and urgent as if I were watching a scene of the siege.
"Andras! Lagos!"
"Sihyeon."
"My Lord!"
The two greeted me, but their faces were quickly obscured by the blizzard.
"How's the strawberry field doing?"
"All the able-bodied villagers of Elden have come to help."
"What about the village?"
"The rest are taking care of it. The strawberries are more important."
Lagos spoke with a determined look, like a general defending his castle.
As I watched the scene, I burst into laughter without realizing it.
She still utters machine-like words, but the fact that she was struggling the same way made me feel affectionate.
A fellowship that overcame difficult situations together? Friendship?
Anyway, that similar feeling was felt toward the two Angels.
Of course, the two Angels were just puzzled without knowing how I felt.
"My Lord!"
"Senior, are you okay?"
In the distance, Lagos and the farm members came running calling me.
With the help of Ashmir and Urki, I got up again.
And greeted them with a big smile.
"You all worked hard."
The Beast people, who diligently protected the strawberry field, were soon ready to go back.
For them, protecting the strawberry field was not the end, as the snow still covered their village.
I also wanted to help, but I couldn't help myself.
I had lost all my energy after wandering in the snowstorm for hours.
Lagos, who noticed my heart, comforted me with a comfortable smile.
"The village's work is of course something that we should do. It's enough that you helped us protect the strawberry field."
"But I'm sorry for some reason. I should have helped you more as a lord."
"I'm rather worried that my lord might fall down after overdoing it. Leave the rest to us and take a rest. I'll report it separately later when the village affairs are sorted out."
"Thank you, Lagos."
"Don't mention it. It's a shame that we can't have a brief talk because it's been a while since we've seen each other."
"Let's talk more later. I'll visit you as soon as things are sorted out."
"Haha, I'll be waiting."
Lagos and the Beast people greeted me and quickly went down to the village.
We also went back to the farm after a short bawl.
Andras and Lilia said their barrier would stay steady for about a day, so I thought I wouldn't have to worry about the strawberry field for a while.
"You all worked hard. Here's your towel."
"Papa, here's a towel!"
As soon as we arrived, Lia and Speranza moved busily and handed over the towel.
Everyone shook off the snow everywhere with a towel and took off their half-wet coats.
The cold came belatedly as the artifact on the wrist was removed.
The same might have been true for others.
"First, go in and wash in warm water. I've picked the clothes for you two to change, so don't worry."
Ashmir answered with a blank look.
"We're fine, and"
PUSH
"What do you mean it's okay? Take it and go into the bathroom first. Come on!"
Lia pushed the change of clothes and pushed the two on the back.
They disappeared with Lia with awkward expressions.
I'm sure Lia will do well on her own, right?
I decided to leave them to Lia for now.
All I had in my head right now was to soak in warm water.
We didn't even have the energy to open our mouths, so we ended our greetings with a wave of our hands, and then slowly dispersed to our respective rooms.
As soon as I entered the room, I threw off my clothes and headed for the bathroom.
The bathtub was already filled with steamy warm water.
It seemed like Lia had prepared it in advance.
I thanked her in my heart and slowly immersed myself in a warm bath.
"Haaa"
A pleasant sigh flowed out in the warm energy that melted my body.
The drowsiness that spread throughout the body gave a pleasure that was incomparable to anything else.