Chapter 49

Liar (6) – unedited

“Mer, Merson! Don’t worry! I’ll catch it soon… Uwaak! Bug bastard! Hey, it it? It flew?!”

“It  flew in.”

“Oh, my God. When, when I’m still being nice, just go back. No, please go back.”

He could catch bugs as easily as he could breathe, but Erina’s words that looked for God along the way offended him. She keeps the Demon King by her side and seeks God.

Of course, Erina said she wasn’t religious and it was more like a habit, but apparently it didn’t sound like a man who fell in love and everything meant a lot to him. Kayle was quietly watching Erina from behind, thinking that he might give it a little kick.

She held the broomstick like a sword to protect Kayle. Her trembling arms were felt behind her back as well. Erina kept exclaiming, “I’ll protect you! Don’t worry!”.

Kayle was curious here. Why is she trying to protect him so much?

Just before tears fell on Erina’s face due to the cockroach, Kayle threw the bug out. He, of course, had used magic, but Erina only thought that it had flown away on its own. Her hand was still trembling as she lowered the window.

Kayle glanced at the opportunity and asked Erina.

“Why are you protecting me?”

Erina, who looked out the window, catching her breath with tension, tilted her head.

“Because you are weak.”

Haha.

So that’s it. However, regardless of magical powers and looking only at the physique, he seemed to be superior in terms of strength.

Erina flopped on the bed and continued her words.

“If you lose your memory, it will be scary. If you were given a blank sheet of paper and asked to draw a map of the world, how awful would it be? Your body is an adult, but your mind is just like being born. So, as an adult both physically and mentally, I have to protect you, right?”

At that moment, something warm rose in Kayle’s chest. It was as bright as the petals in full bloom and seemed to exude a fragrance. Kayle didn’t stop and asked Erina more.

“Then why is Erina protecting me?”

Her eyes point upwards. She scratched her head and bit her lower lip. Embarrassed, she did not know what to answer or what to do.

“… So…….”

After hesitating for a while, she took a deep breath and tapped the seat next to her. Kayle sat down next to her.

Erina’s bare skin felt stimulating as she lifted her arms and wrapped them around his neck.

“I’m sorry. I ruined your life.”

It was clear that she was referring to breaking the mark of engraving.

“I know that saying sorry doesn’t solve all problems. But… I’m sorry. It was my fault. Later, a little… later If you find your memory…….”

She gives strength in her hug. As if her thoughts were complicated, she could not get the words out, then whispered softly with an uncomfortable breath.

“… I am a liar.”

She lied that Merson was actually the Demon King, and that she did not explain why he lost his memory.

Kayle knew exactly what she meant. She’s the one he loves, but it’s good enough to let her tremble in anxiety, so he just let it go because it wasn’t bad to hold on to her like a weakness that kept her from leaving.

He hugged Erina’s waist and clasped his chin on her shoulder.

“It’s okay.”

As if he was heartbroken. It was him who was holding her in his hand and playing her at will, but with a shamelessly innocent face, he said so.

He can feel Erina smirking. Then she stroked Kayle’s hair.

“Thank you.”

Thank you for what. He was lying more to her. She didn’t really need to thank him, he replied only to himself.

Kayle didn’t mean to hide his memories from the beginning. After some time had passed since he realized his feelings, she was going to tell her everything frankly. If it is known that his memory has returned, it would be a pity that the kind of care he had now would be significantly reduced, but he was also curious about her surprised face.

But no.

Her face filled with fear when he made words or expressions that seemed to tell that his memory was coming back. It was more like emotions such as anxiety and nervousness rather than fear. At first glance, he felt a sense of loss.

He tried again and again, but each time she had the same expression. If he tried to hug her that she had nothing to fear, she would cut off his words and run away.

She seemed to be talking like this.

‘It is not yet time.’

At that pathetic appearance, Kayle returned to ‘Merson’ again. At that time, Erina tightened around his body and hugged him tightly. Shouting “Sorry! I’m sorry!”. Sometimes he deliberately pretended to have his memories back(?) to get hugs.

… But this is also an excuse.

It was not entirely a cover up from Erina. Kayle’s hand and Erina’s neck were connected by a thick line that was hard to break with the weakness of ‘memory’.

Kayle, who had been immersed in the feelings of her past, kissed her. The traces of the tears from fear did not fall. He lifted the well-covered duvet again and wrapped it snugly against her body.

“Hmm.”

Erina digs into Kayle’s arms and she hugs him deeply. She had a relaxed expression as if she had forgotten the fearful memories and had a good dream.

When Kayle snapped his hand, the summer insects stopped chirping, and the chatter of the dawn breeze fell asleep. In the stillness of silence, the only sound of her breathing resounded.

The lights in the house dim and the curtains close. Kayle has formed a cozy space just for her so that Erina can live her happy dreams for a long time.

In the red eyes that contained her, there was a strong possessiveness and warmth.