At the same time, Serloitte was in Yannoly's arms.
How long had he been crying? He knew it was not a situation to cry forever. But the tears came naturally, and he could not stop them.
I was aware of my surroundings. I knew that the king of Agartha had come and taken Mataka somewhere. The mild-mannered King Agartha was shouting. I had no idea what he was talking about, but it must have been some kind of chanting. If it was an unheard chant, perhaps he had been transferred to hell with Mataka.
He will probably never appear again. .......
At this thought, Serloitte felt a deep sense of relief. She could not stop the tears from flowing.
Yannoli continued to stroke her back gently. And again and again, in her ear, he said, "It's going to be all right. It's going to be okay. The word "absolutely" that I had been taught not to use so many times in my life: ....... The word, whispered through Yannoli, gave Serloitte further reassurance. It's going to be all right. It's going to be all right. ....... she reminded herself.
"Well, get along with each other."
The Auriga man who was watching them muttered to no one in particular and left the place. I should thank that old man too. Serloitte was thinking about this in her head, but she was too busy holding her breath to open her mouth.
Soon Jannoly carried Serloitte on his back. Then he started to walk slowly.
...... His back was wide and warm. It was so comfortable that it made him want to be carried on his back forever.
I wonder how long I had walked. Suddenly, it became dark. I slowly opened my eyes and saw that I had entered a building. He seemed to be going up the stairs.
Soon, the scene changed to a room somewhere. At that moment, Serloitte was slowly put on the bed.
He looked around vaguely. He was surrounded by bookshelves. Some of the names of books seemed to be familiar to him. There were some books with intriguing titles. The bookshelves were very neat and tidy, and Serloitte had a good impression of them.
"Mr. Serloitte ......"
Suddenly, she saw Yannoli's face in her vision. He had a serious expression on his face, but still his body exuded an air of meekness.
"I want to ...... make you ...... happy."
Serloitte nodded slowly at his words. There was a certainty in her, though unfounded, that this man would make her happy.
He slowly took her lips. Then he put his hand on the button of her dress.
Serloitte did not resist at all, but simply let things happen. Jannoly's hands were trembling. With trembling hands, she awkwardly took off Serloitte's clothes.
Serloitte slowly closed her eyes. He can hear Jannoly's breathing. It seems that he is also naked.
"......"
Yannoli did not do anything. Serloitte, wondering, slowly opens her eyes and sees him staring at her face.
"...... beautiful."
Suddenly, I heard those words. Who in the world was he talking about? Serloitte did not think that the words were directed to her, and a strange expression appeared on her face.
It's really beautiful. I want to ...... make you happy, no matter what it takes."
With these words, Jannoly gently embraced Serloitte.
His faltering but gentle caresses left Serloitte puzzled.
For her, the act of coitus meant doing what the man ordered her to do. When she was told to undress, she did so, and she did exactly as she was commanded. She believed that love was to be endured, that men would not be satisfied unless she did so, and that if she could not do so, she would be regarded as a worthless woman.
But Yannoli was different. Not only did he not force her to submit like Mataka, but he tried very hard not to make her feel uncomfortable. His behavior conveyed his desire to make her happy at all costs, and his determination was evident.
After all the actions, Serloitte fell asleep in his arms.
The first time I saw him, I was so happy.
"......"
The next morning, Serloit was riding home in the capital in his carriage. The carriage arrived at the farm at the same time as usual. The carriage had stopped at its usual place, even though it sometimes did not leave the farm if there was no one to ride in it.
Serloitte left his room, stopping Jannoli who wanted to take her to her room. Otherwise, he was not sure he would be able to leave him. I have to go back to my room today. I have to inform my mother.
The usual Auricularian man did not give Serloitte a glance, but waited patiently for her to get in. When she took her seat, he drove the carriage in silence.
The driver did not speak a word until they reached the capital. However, there was an air of happiness coming from his back. Serloitte looked at his back and slowly bowed her head.
As Serloitte bowed deeply, the driver glanced at her and slowly started the carriage. She continued to bow until the carriage was out of sight.
She hurriedly went to her room. She walks on the cobblestones of the city, feeling a freshness in the scenery as she walks against the flow of people.
"......I'm home."
When she returned to her room, her mother had laid breakfast on the table, as if anticipating her return. The aroma of hot soup and food tickled her nose.
She said nothing. She was not angry with her daughter for leaving in the morning, nor did she show any signs of concern. Her character must have been so worried that she did not sleep at all last night. Nevertheless, it was a little disconcerting to see her calmly preparing and waiting for breakfast.
I was sure that she would ask me a lot of questions and scold me a lot. However, my mother simply said, "Welcome home," and after placing breakfast on the table, she asked Serloitte to sit down and began to eat.
"...... mother."
Suddenly, Serloitte opened her mouth and her mother looked at her, put the bread in her hand on the plate, and straightened her posture. Seeing this, she opened her mouth at once.
"I don't think I'll be back here tomorrow. I have found someone I like. I think he will make me happy. No, I'm sure he will make you happy."
"So ......"
"Mother ......"
"Do as you please."
"Oh, Mother. ......"
Serloitte was absolutely mortified by these unexpected words. His mother opened her mouth without changing her expression at all.
"You have found your own happiness. You have made your own decision. It must be someone you felt would definitely make you happy. Stay with him. Your mother will not object."
"......"
"Cerloito."
"Yes."
I have two requests. Will you do them?
"is ...... yes."
"From now on, if you have any trouble or pain, be sure to talk to your mother about it."
"Ha, yes ......"
"As a parent, it is hard to see your daughter suffering. Your mother and father are on your side no matter what. Don't hesitate to rely on them.
"......"
Mother continues to speak to Serloitte, who rolls her eyes in surprise, letting out a sigh of amusement.
"You finally found your happiness. I am relieved. I've wanted to make you happy at all costs, and I've been nagging you since you were a child. ....... To be honest, I felt sorry for giving you a hard time. Finally, I have ....... I'm so happy for you, Serloitte."
"Oh, thank you. ......"
Tears well up in Serloitte's eyes. Her mother is also shedding tears as she watches. The two held hands and cried aloud to each other.
"Um, ...... mother ......"
"What?"
"What is the other request?"
"Okay, that's enough. Nothing. ......"
"...... would be interested."
"I wanted you to come home to this room a few times a week, if you could. I wanted you to ...... be my daughter a little longer."
"Mother ......."
Serloit and his mother hugged each other again and cried for a while. .......