893 Celebration Feast ④ - Irreversible Happiness

The story of "The Return of Dated" seemed about the same as what I once heard from Radajid.

Of course, Radajid and I only talked in front of the stall, so we only heard an overview. At that time, I was supposed to find out about the details that had been omitted in this day's play.

For example, it's a scene where Dayton is invited to the sanctuary.

We were supposed to be blocked from sight by a "sealed mask," but the treatment of Daytime was even more thoughtful. Not only was he blindfolded, but he was snagged by earplugs, and he was completely forbidden to hear things and utter words.

Of course, this is an old heirloom, so I don't know the truth. Was it the right thing to do, or was it the right thing to do in your sanctuary, while it was being told over time - we didn't have a chance to judge it.

Either way, we were never discouraged by the content of the story.

Whatever the difference in detail, there was no great difference in the sanctuary we experienced.

The people of the sanctuary are kind, innocent - and at the same time brave, with their own strict code. Through the eyes of Dayton, who lives in Sim's meadow and lives as a pedestrian, we were made to experience the events of the sanctuary.

The people of Genos also seemed wholeheartedly satisfied with this play and had spared no applause when the end of the show was communicated. Me, Ai-Fa, Raina-Lou and Dim-Rutim, that was the same thing.

"How was it? I've never seen this story as a play before, but I don't think there were any major flaws in the content."

Fermes has spoken that way as he moved away from the stage and back to the hall.

"Right," I said, trying to smile back.

"I stepped into the sanctuary. I tried it on me, and it didn't break that impression. Nevertheless, it is surprising that theatre exists on the subject of sanctuary"

"Yeah. This one seems so fond of the eastern heirloom. I get the eastern language and I seem to be on patrol in Sims as well. I've never set foot in the western king's capital, Alglad, even though I've been to the eastern king's capital, Laorim, many times."

"Oh, so about the eastern outfit too, it wasn't so real... you're authentic"

Accidentally, I used an outpatient language.

Although Ai-Fa gave slight signs of tingling, Fermes has a clear smile.

"When Asta has such a fun face, I'm happy too. It's kind of like I can feel Asta's presence closer than before."

"Ah, yes. I'd love to hear you say that."

"By the way, is' Ria 'a word from Asta's hometown?

"... Yeah, well, that's right"

Seeing my complexion, Fermes grinned with pity.

"Don't worry, I'm not interested in Asta's hometown. That's too much in my hands… it doesn't seem like I should put my hands up before I figure out everything about the continent Ameshorn"

"Everything about the continent Ameshorn, is it... too magnificent for me to imagine"

"It's the same with me. I'm just spreading my dream wings."

When Fermes said so, Eurifia and Odifia approached from the waves of men.

"Alas, the Astas were with Diplomat Fermes.... excuse us because we've been called over there for a little while. Say hello to Odifia, too."

"Yeah.... will you hang out with Odifia again later?

"Of course it is. We have to talk about the sanctuary."

When I answered with a smile, Odifia remained faceless and twisted.

"And then... will you stay with Odifia?

I said, "Huh? I was surprised, but that was because I was afraid of the height difference with Odifia.

But which way, I don't know the formal type of dance, and Odifia danced with different opponents by the woods. If you don't need to stick to the format, there was no reason to leave Odifia's invitation unscathed. Even when it comes to contact with the opposite sex, there is no problem if you are under ten years old Odifia.

"I have no idea how to dance, but I'd be happy to be with you."

"Thank you," Odifia twinkled her grey eyes. Somewhere, it's like a puppy shaking its tail.

Maybe Odifia is just trying to fill in the loneliness of not seeing Tour-Din with me - but whatever, I could understand wholeheartedly the sense of happiness that Tour-Din has. Being favored by this young princess meant her breasts would be so warm.

That's how the Odifias walk away, the replacement brings Raina-Lou and Dim-Rutim closer together. The two watched the play together until about earlier, but it looks like they were talking to someone else while I was talking to Fermes.

"Um, I'm sorry, but can we also set aside our actions for a while? Leeheim told me he wanted to talk to Brother Ziza and Melfried."

"Oh, really? It doesn't matter, does it, Ai-Fa?

"Mm-hmm. Even for Raina-Lou, I guess that's an important story"

When Ai-Fa responded with a neat face, Raina-Lou took a moment to "thank you," and walked away with Dim-Rutim.

Dial joins Refraia at the same time as the play begins, and Siri-Low has disappeared somewhere as well. Therefore, only four were left on this occasion: Me and Ai-Fa, Fermes and Gemd.

After dropping off Raina-Lou's backs, Fermes smiles with a grin.

"At a previous feast, you were making sure Dari-Sauti and Giza Rue protected Asta and acted together. I am honored that such measures are no longer being taken, as if they were a sign of trust in me."

"... it would be difficult to understand what that means in Raina-Lou and Dim-Rutim, even if you planned something else."

While answering that way, Ai-Fa's eyes were calm.

"And I'm committed to trusting you. Unless you are trampled on in that mood, it would be disrespectful to reveal your vigilance."

Fermes sighed, "Oh..." and then turned back on me.

"Asta, it may be a bumpy question...... did Asta start out trusting each other with Ai-Fa? Or, after all, did it take a long time to build trust?

"Huh? I'm not sure what the question means...... of course I think it would have taken the right amount of time to bond trust"

Still, given Ai-Fa's temperament, it seems like we've had a much cheaper relationship from the start - but again, it would have been after we cut through numerous miseries together that we could trust each other in a real way.

To my response, Fermes nodded satisfactorily.

"Again, you are. I think I've always had a cold eye on Ey-Fa, so I've just had such a warm eye on me that it shakes my mind. Now it's only natural that Asta should be distracted by Ai-Fa."

"... hey"

"Excuse me. My light mouth has passed. I hope this is another testament to your success."

Fermes smiles innocently and Ai-Fa blushes. Gemd is alone, a serene faceless face.

"I'm sorry, could you calm down somewhere and let me talk slowly? I'm tired because I'm still sick."

"... if you promise to keep your mouth shut, let's understand"

So I asked the small names to prepare the chair and we were to settle down in the corner of the hall.

Very few, but there are no human beings seated in the same way. Its approximation is that of the aristocrats who plunged into old age. In the middle of the hall, the dance resumed and the orchestra's playing was pleasantly lounging the hall.

With his hips down in the prepared chair, Fermes breathes "ugh," then compares me and Ai-Fa again in advance.

"Nevertheless... your banquet costumes are stunning. It's hard to believe that nobility is invisible."

"Haha. Anyway, isn't it common for me and the others?

"Not at all. Asta, isn't that how you look?"

For as long as I am honored to be reputed as Rin twice a day.

But in Fermes, the opponent could not even receive it on par. Fermes is the kind of nobility among the nobles.

(Well... I feel more like a worldly lady than a princess)

And Gemd, who stands in the place of Fermes, is a squire but your son himself. If Ai-Fa, Fermes and Gemd had face-to-face, they shouldn't have existed that way, such as people who could stick together with their appearance.

"Plus the folks by the woods feel like everyone is naturally blending into this feast. Ji-Mayam and Dim-Rutim don't seem too rusty, but they were the first castle towns, right?

"Yes, I think it's a tough experience for the first castle town to have such a splendid feast"

"Absolutely. Still, the hunter by the woods has a determined soul, so I can't see him frightened at all. … really, I find it difficult"

Hazel Eye of Fermes is pointed towards the hall.

With that in mind, when I shifted my gaze - I saw Ji-Mayam and Devias juggling a glass of liquor against the young nobles. When did you do it, Dawn's in there too.

The rest of the members, on the other side of the dance, are secretive. To Ziza-Lou, Raina-Lou, and Dim-Rutim, Melfried and Leeheim - and how Mulstein is also added.

Sure, everyone seems to blend in naturally.

Now, you can quickly discover where they are - because of the presence they originally had. Giant Ji-Mayam goes beyond saying that while Jiza-Lu and Raina-Lu are the same banquet costumes as the rest of us, somewhere the aura is different.

(I wonder if that's what you mean for the rest of us, me and Ai-Fa, too)

As for Ai-Fa, I don't even have to think about it. Minus my desire, I'm so glorious.

I just don't think that I'm standing in line with it or anything. It was in my undisguised mood that today and so forth, I would have been bewitched by a much younger lady - otherwise, I'm sorry the cook on the back would have come to such a place.

"... would it fit when one of the sanctuaries settled and the Silver Pot left Genos and Asta and their lives finally settled down?

Forever, that's how Fermes asked.

I feel terribly calm, and I say, "Right."

"Even after Easter, I've always been in a rush, but I think I'm finally settling down. … may be an unworthy word for such a glorious feast"

"Right. A feast is rarely unusual. It's just not an unforeseen thing, nor is it enclosing a sad goodbye. Just slightly different degrees of glamour will make it possible to fit into the everyday sphere."

With a relaxed voice, Fermes said so.

"Also, something called time is irreversible, and it doesn't stall. So it's unlikely that it will always be the same… maybe even a peaceful routine will fall into the unusual category."

"Yes. It's a little difficult, but I feel like I know. My daily routine is often rushed."

Fermes' eyes, who was watching the hall, turned to us again.

It is a strange look, as if to flutter and envelop the soul of the beholder. The eyes, first of all, were directed toward Ai-Fa.

"I'm going to talk about People Without Stars. However, please note that there is no intention of watching Asta's reaction."

"... um. What the hell are you going to tell me?

"I am delighted that Asta, a people without stars, is making a healthy living."

Fermes lowered his mouth like a poor flower.

"The 'people without stars' has an extremely complex origins. If you capture your soul in the anguish that comes from it, a tragedy will arise. Like St. Alesh, who ran away from the king's capital, or Misha, the white sage who banished the king's capital. … I am sincerely convinced that Asta did not."

"Hmmm......"

"The" ordeal of St. Alesh "only portrayed his ordeal, but even in the King's capital, where St. Alesh was lost, there was a great ordeal. Anyway, St. Alesh disappeared while carrying the beginning of the" Scarlet Burning Flame. "In those days, because so many demonic charms still existed, Alglad, the king's capital, who had lost St. Alesh and the Holy Sword, was to suffer the greatest ordeal when it was founded. If St. Alesh hadn't returned, perhaps the king's capital would have perished early."

"But is that... a story that's been around for over 600 years?

"Yes. Half the time is my dream.... just the other half is the truth left in the book. It's what I want to live by scraping away exaggeration and footprints from that text and boring the real truth."

Combining his fingertips like white fish, Fermes flew his gaze into the void.

"And I'm Misha, the white sage. Has this one not Misha herself, but the people surrounding him, lost sight of the way? Had Misha's wishes been heeded and the princess allowed to be his companion, the eastern king's capital, Raorim, might have been greeted with further prosperity. In retrospect, too bad. What kind of life did Misha lead after running away from Wang Du... I will not hope that he overcame his disappointment and grabbed a new happiness"

"So... what do you want to say?

"So I'm happy that Asta is adapting to the land."

Fermes' eyes, wandering through the void, stared at me, not Ai-Fa.

My heart bounces a little irregularly. Hazel Eye of Fermez was wearing a light that sucked in my soul for the first time.

"Asta embraced this world, this world embraced Asta. That is, I think, the most right path. Perhaps this is more than Asta personal happiness, we are just happy that the world is carving out the right operation...... as a result, we are happy that Asta is happy. So... I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't shun my feelings."

"Yes... nothing. Fermes isn't using me for his ideals, is he? Should I just say... that interests are in agreement?"

I tried to answer like that, distressed not to let my soul get ripped out.

Fermes is smiling like some kind of spirit.

"When they say it's a match of interest, it seems too tasteless... but I guess I'm not mistaken. It makes me happy that Asta is happy. Asta won't know anything about how the world works, so please continue to pursue your well-being."

Then my neighbor Ai-Fa rode out all the way.

"I guess what I wish for is for you to be a part of Asta's happiness, too"

Fermez blinked in disgust.

I take my gaze away from that strange look and look back at Ai-Fa.

Ey-Fa stared at Fermes with a sharp swordtip-like glance, with a quiet face.

"No, you are no longer part of Asta's happiness, either. Without having to tell you, Asta feels happy for her life in the land. And I want you to realize that you are one person who is creating that world."

"Right...... right. No matter how I thank you, I am not God. It's just one being, forming part of the world."

Once Fermes closed his eyelids, he looked back at me once more.

Those strange lights are ripped out of their eyes, and instead, there is a slightly daunting light in them.

"So I, too, would like to take great care not to make Asta unhappy. That's why we should make the right bond, right?

"Hmm. I truly look forward to the day when you can be Asta's friend"

Ai-Fa also took a small breath, softening the eyes of those eyes.

Really, the tone of the loose performances and the noise of the feast jumped into my ear. Soon, I seemed to only hear the words of Ai-Fa and Fermes.

"As I have told you many times, I prefer an individual named Asta. With a very gentle temper, Asta is a very attractive person, flashing a determination that sometimes resembles a hunter by the woods. If I were a woman, I might have fallen in love."

…………

"Is that it? Would that have gotten in the way of I-Fa's mind now?

When I dull, I laugh inclusively like a prank fairy. Fermes was totally back to his usual Fermes.

"Oh, yeah. I just want to talk to you about one more thing, okay?

"Yes, what is it?

"Asta's hold, the root of her misery...... have you seen any improvement regarding the confusion or disappearance of her memory?

I don't think so, I'm done.

"Uh, that's... you're talking about me being very afraid of someone about The Starless People, right?

"Yes. Still, Asta said that she had no idea who such a person was. Did you find out who it was?

"No. As a matter of fact, I was so busy that I completely forgot."

"You shouldn't," Fermes frowned uncommonly. It is like a lady who glorifies her lover's infidelity.

"Containing distress in the unconscious bottom is a dangerous act. Besides, Asta was talking about mixing the misery with the misery she had for me... if she drove it to the bottom of her unconsciousness, would she be stepping on the same footing again?

"Right. But it's something I just had to think about... or it's not remembered at all, so you can't think about it."

"Are you afraid of that person, even though it's not remembered? What kind of person is that?

"Ha. I don't even know his face... I just think he's a man with burn marks on his face... no, you're not sure if he's a man either. But I think it was bigger than Fermes."

That was the root of my fear, derived from the manipulation of Nachara in "The Seat of the Gamleys". Because I was convinced that it was different from Fermes, I was able to calm down.

"Burn marks on your face, is that it? You don't know anyone like that, do you?

"Yes. Come on, there isn't.... Do you even think of Fermes, who is familiar with" The People Without Stars "?

"There isn't. Nor will the nobles of Genos have such a man."

Saying it that way, Fermes tilted his gaze softly.

What you can see ahead - is the divine statue of Selva, the western god who will be seated in the deepest part of the hall.

"Western gods command fire. … that's about what I associate with you."

"Really? Well, this is all we've got."

When I tried to be bright, Fermes frowned and scowled at me again.

"It may be true that there is no way to strike a hand, but please just mix it with your feelings for me, and I would ask you to avoid it. I can't stand Asta hating me for not being sarcastic like that."

"Of course it is. I'll take care of that."

"... is that true? At this point, Asta's beloved and frivolous attitude makes me feel anxious."

Fermes stares at me. This is also the new look that Fermes gives. As much as I'm happy with that, I figured I'd be comfortable being dishonest with the opposite sex, and I'm still restless. Besides, I didn't even feel like I was getting my gaze stabbed on my right cheek.

"Ho, it's true. It's true. I promise you I won't hate Fermes for any uncertain reason. So please, calm down."

"... well, fine," Fermes said, depositing his luxurious body on the back of the chair.

After all, isn't the body in better shape yet? Perhaps the reason that Fermes seemed more feminine than usual from earlier on was because every single thing he did was strangely worrying.

"You've had a long time. They talked to Asta and the others, so it's time we excuse ourselves."

"Thank you for your concern.... and good luck with Gemd."

And this Mistress was turned into the shadow of Fermes, so I greeted him as such.

Gemd, however, merely beckons silently. Fermes looked up at the length of his teasing and loyal squire.

"You said you revealed the night together in the sanctuary, but Gemd is the same. Why don't you show some love?

"is… it seems that in a banquet venue it should be clingy for a squire to slap an extra mouth"

"We're the only ones on this scene, so I'm not going to think that hard. If it's also something you want to say, you should say whatever you want. Even Ey-Fa and Asta would love that."

"Mm-hmm. With us, nobles are nothing. All you have to do is push your heart and kill it."

Jemd looked back at me as I said it in a solemn manner.

"... don't you need to push your heart to death?

"Hmm? Right. You don't have to hide your mind from us."

"Really?" he answered in a deep baritone, then Gemd offered his hand to Ai-Fa.

"So can you do me a dance song, please?

I'm so upset.

And Ai-Fa, he had the same look on his face as I did.

"... what's wrong with the dance? No way, are you asking me to dance with you?

The response was yes.

Fermez laughs at her throat like she can't see.

"Gemd, that's too abrupt. Isn't Ey-Fa frightened too? Or were you guys in such an intimate pattern at some point?

"No. I wonder if there will be any change in intimacy"

"Then, after all, it's abrupt. Well, even though you're a squire, your ladies have asked you to dance every once in a while. I'm sure there's nothing wrong with inviting you."

Fermes stood up, laughing as he shrugged.

And pound Gemd's forged chest plate with the back of his hand.

"But have I lost my mind? Forestside people are forbidden to be in contact with heterosexuals without family members. That's why I can't accept that invitation."

"Yes, I was losing it. I hope you'll forgive me for not taking the Forestside lesson lightly."

Gemd remained calm and faceless, giving a token to Ai-Fa.

Ai-Fa is unusually upset with "Ugh, um".

"Well, excuse us.... By the way, don't I-Fa and Asta enjoy the dance or something?

"Uhm. Freshly taken, I don't mean that"

"Really? You ladies over there have signed up to dance to Ai-Fa again."

In the direction indicated by Fermes, the young ladies were sending a thermal gaze here. Even at the former masquerade, Ai-Fa had been offered a dance by numerous ladies.

"With old heart, may I teach you something called the mastery of Castle Town? … Normally, in a feast like this, a person wearing blue flower decorations first enjoys dancing with his companion before accepting other offers."

"... well. I think you enjoyed dancing with Asta before me at the masquerade."

"At that time, I gave precedence to my desires over the lesson of Castle Town"

At the end of the day he smiled with a slightly pitiful look before Fermes flinched himself.

"Now it's time for you to be truly rude. Enjoy the feast until the end."

Take Gemd, and Fermes walks away.

You ladies are still going to be pushing over here. Ai-Fa stood up sighing, bobcat-like suppleness.

"There's no excuse for them to refuse to dance in a crowd. I guess we should not say no for no reason, because we must also have a right bond with the nobility of Genos.... and you, too, should have been hoping for Odifia to dance earlier, right?

"Oh, speaking of which, you did."

"Then," Ai-Fa said to me.

"Before I do, it means I have to enjoy dancing with you first."

I stood up taking Ai-Fa's hand as I was held back from breathing by the feeling of happiness thrusting up from the bottom of my chest.

"Shit. If it's true, I think I should have asked him out."

"Is that a lesson from Castle Town, too? Otherwise, you don't have to worry."

That said, Ai-Fa smiled ridiculously.

A chandelier suspended from the ceiling sparkles the wavy golden brown hair of Ey-Fa to magnificent. With all this time together, Ai-Fa's beauty didn't stop shaking my chest.

"Besides, I'm a female hunter, and you're the man's number. Now that men and women have been eliminated, it will not be easy."

"Yeah, well, if you can enjoy dancing with I-Fa, I don't care what"

We were set to head for the middle of the hall with our hands together.

As many ladies as you mentioned earlier, you are whispering. When I got that much attention, I couldn't be ashamed of myself - but still, happiness was worse for me.

In the hall of the castle, he wraps around a feast costume like a nobleman and dances with Ai-Fa. Come to think of it, this was supposed to be an extraordinary extreme.

But, well, it doesn't matter if it's everyday or unusual. Either way, because the same time never comes again - now, it just bit off the happiness of this moment.