CH 26

“Do you still hate me?” Lulurun asked, terrified.

“No, of course not,” Rhynes said.

“… But I’m a witch, that’s what the world calls me, I’m sure the world won’t forgive me, if I was in your position, I’m sure I wouldn’t have forgiven you, Rhynes…” Lulurun said.

It doesn’t matter what she’s done, she can’t change the fact that Lulurun is called a witch. The actions and consequences of the witches will not disappear from the world and the grudges will remain forever.

If Rhynes doesn’t know which of the Four Witches killed her parents, then for Rhynes, anyone called a witch is an enemy to kill for her vengeance.

“If I were you, Rhynes, I would never be able to forgive them,” Lulurun said.

As was the case in the previous world, it did not disappear, the long-lasting systems of domination, persecution, and discrimination against those who could not use magic, and when the positions were reversed, it was wizards who were now persecuted… there was never any forgiveness.

As Keisuke, she struggled desperately to resist it, but even then she couldn’t get rid of the hatred. Lulurun understood the most that you couldn’t just forget the past and the grudges there then move on. That’s why she’s worried about taking advantage of her position as a witch in this world, and Rhynes was just tolerating her.

In contrast to Lulurun’s worry, Rhynes looks at her with a face that asks, “What are you so worried about?”

“You’ve got it wrong,” Rhynes said gently.

“But,” Lulurun started.

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“You’re,” Rhynes said.

“I’m,” Lulurun said.

Rhynes put a hand over Lulurun’s mouth.

“You’re a magical girl, aren’t you, Lulurun?” Rhynes said, gently patting Lulurun on the head.

The kind words touched Lulurun’s heart.

“You’re not a witch, I knew that when you forced me into the sky then,” Rhynes said.

It was a mischievous way to remind Lulurun that she was not a witch.

That was enough to lift the stormy mood between them.

“I suppose that was my bad, I’m sorry,” Lulurun said.

They smiled, the tense air melts, and the mood was back to the usual.

“Besides, what kind of person who hates witches would sleep on a witch’s back?” Rhynes asked.

“That would be you, Rhynes,” Lulurun said.

“What do you mean by that?” Rhynes said.

“No, nothing,” Lulurun said.

“Keisuke, you don’t have to worry about witches anymore, because it’s the responsibility of the Knights of the Holy Empire to fight the witches,” Rhynes said, patting Lulurun’s head again as she slows down her walk. “You should do your best for your dream, aren’t you going to create a company?”

“That’s right, but,” Lulurun said.

“I’d be glad if your dream comes true, Keisuke, so I want to defeat the witches and help make your dream come true,” Rhynes said.

“Thank you,” Lulurun said.

“Well, if you’re willing to help, that’d make me happy,” Rhynes said.

The two smile at the other’s jokes.

“I know you were joking then but if you really do have a problem, call me,” Lulurun said.

“If I am in trouble,” Rhynes said.

“Here, take this,” Lulurun said as she gave Rhynes a wooden bracelet.

“What is this?” Rhynes asked.

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“A bracelet that can call me, Lulurun, anytime, anywhere!”

“How’s it supposed to work?” Rhynes asked.

“Like I just said, if you want to call me, Rhynes, use this magical device and I’ll be with you soon,”

“Can you do that?” Rhynes asked.

“Because it’s made of magic stones and wood around here, it will break if you use it once, but since it is engraved with a call and transfer seal, if you put mana into it, you don’t need to chant to activate the spell, Rhynes.”

“Amazing,” Rhynes said, staring at the bracelet. “Magical power is incredible.”

“Then, let’s use it tomorrow night,” Lulurun said.

“Huuuhhh?!” Rhynes yelled.

“We don’t have to meet up,” Lulurun said.

“No, didn’t you say to use it when I’m in trouble?” Rhynes asked.

“Hahaha, that was a joke,” Lulurun said.

As they joked, cried, and laughed, time passed slowly, it seemed like the moment would go on forever… the two leisurely made their way home underneath the starry sky.

They were still unaware of the witch’s presence…