151 151 Stories What She Cherishes (3)

Then Natalia talked about her sister, one by one.

She was half-brother to her, but she had been kind to Natalia since she was born.

At some point, however, she had been treated like a slave at home.

She wanted to do something about her sister's situation, so she helped her as much as she could.

However, he had always felt frustrated because he could do nothing more than gently hand her a piece of damaged fruit under the watchful eyes of the family.

Allen just kept listening quietly.

His voice was trembling and filled with deep regret.

With a squirm, Natalia continued, letting everything in her stomach out.

I thought for a long time that I was going to help my sister when I grew up. But ...... I was wrong.

When her sister disappeared, she was sent to this school.

It was there that Natalia realized her latent magical talent and ...... despaired.

If I had stood up right then, I could have saved you. If I had stood up right then, I could have saved you, but I made the excuse that I was a child and did nothing. That's why she was forced to leave the country.

"...... It's not your fault. It's the prince who tricked you in the first place.

But ...... that doesn't mean I'm blameless.

Natalia shook her head helplessly.

If she had been just a helpless child, she would not have been tormented by so much regret.

The conviction that she could have saved her sister's life because she had been blessed with talent continued to gnaw at her heart.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one. This is the only thing that was left of ...... that I had kept with me all these years.

Natalia hugged the bag so tightly that her knuckles turned white.

The only thing I know is that thanks to this, you are still alive somewhere. I can't let anyone touch it.

"Lost and found magic. ...... You searched your personal belongings for traces, didn't you?

Yes. But you haven't located ......

...... I see.

There is a spell that traces the thoughts left behind in objects and searches for the owner's whereabouts.

However, this is quite difficult. If the thought left on the object is old, it is difficult to trace, and even if the thought is new, if there is some great power such as a dungeon in the direction of the thought, it will be blocked and cannot be traced.

From the notes left in Natalia's room, it was clear that she had made many attempts.

(She must have been grasping at ...... straws, wanting to see her sister.

Allen's heart was filled with emotion at this thought.

It's a great way to get the most out of your time and money.

"............?

I'm not sure what to make of that.

Who are the undesirables ...... who are holding Charlotte captive?

Well, ...... why do you think my sister is being held captive?

I'm sure you've heard of it. Lately, she's been reacting like a joke by saying that she's right next to me. ...... She must know that I'm looking for her and is interfering.

"Oh, .......

I'm going to find you ...... and I'm going to get rid of you with my own hands. With my own hands.

Natalia clenched her fists in an uncanny way.

It seems that Allen's proximity to her was interfering with her tracking magic.

(I'm going to be ...... torn to pieces... ......)

I can't say that I'm innocent, so that was bad.

I guess I'll just have to accept my fate.

With a distant look, Natalia unclenched her fist and gently patted the travel bag.

"There are people in the way, but ...... I will find you one day. I don't care if you hate me or if you hate me. Give this back to ...... me and apologize to me properly.

Her voice was very firm and her determination was evident. Natalia spilled tears and made her final decision.

So, for that reason, I have to become stronger and stronger. ......!

I know how you feel about .......

Allen patted him on the shoulder.

I want to see my sister and apologize. I'm sure your feelings are genuine and should be respected.

But don't be too reckless. But don't be too reckless. Your sister will be very sad if you do.

"...... It's a cliché. What do you know about your sister?

"I do.

As he wiped away Natalia's tears of frustration, Allen gave her a refreshing smile.

I'm not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing, but it's a good thing.

So - I truly believe that these sisters will be fine.

"Let me assure you. You sisters will be able to laugh together much more naturally than in the past.

"...... No way.

You don't believe me?　Then let me show you.

You sound as if you want me to take you to see your sister. ......

I'm not sure what to make of that. She seemed to be trying to figure out what he meant.

Why are you doing this? You and I just met the other day.

It's a simple matter.

She was the sister of someone he cared about.

Of course, that's part of it, but this past week, Natalia has become something special to Allen. He stroked her head and smiled at her.

You're my student, you know. You're my student, you're my teacher, you're supposed to devote yourself to your students.

"...... Mr. Allen.