Chapter 299

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Ed feigned being downcast. It amazed Lil that he was able to afford such a useless act even while he was dying. His shrunken shoulders twitched before his hand took Lils wrist. Her skin was torn from her palm to her elbow with minor wounds densely spread along the arm. They were the wounds she sustained when trying to grab something while falling off the cliff.

Sensing his guilt, Lil frowned at him.

Its nothing.

Not to me.

Lil tried to pull her wrist away, but Ed gently pulled her towards him. Lil, who was guided by her waist, slid into Eds arms as he sat up.

Ed muttered while hugging Lil from behind.

I shouldve been more careful

Ed dipped a piece of cloth in rainwater and wiped the affected area along Lils arm. Because they didnt have alcohol for disinfection or herbs to help hasten the wounds recovery, Lil had to suppress her groans as Ed cleansed her wound with only water. After, he skilfully wrapped the cloth around her wrist as if it were a bandage.

I wouldve died if it werent for you

Thats right. Are you finally realising that now?

so thats one more reason on my list to stay by your side.

What?

Its about what you said back then. Whereas I saved your life and told you things youve always wanted to hear, you havent done anything for me. You even asked why I did all that for you and you thought it was strange.*

Why are you suddenly bringing that up?

At that time, I thought, This is a confession. Thats why I didnt interrupt you, I didnt want you to lose that momentum by commenting on it.

Ed pressed his lips against Lils cheek. For some reason, it felt like she could hear faint laughter coming from between those lips. Lil grunted, tilting her head to avoid him.

How could that have been a confession?

Well, werent you listing reasons why you liked me?

I wasnt.

With a low chuckle, Ed wrapped Lil in his embrace to prevent her from moving away any further. His wet hair spilt over her shoulder and tickled her cheek. For a while, they both just sat in silence, breathing, rising and sinking together. The lips that occasionally kissed her gently on the shoulder were soft.

Liloa.

Im sorry. But I have no regrets.

No matter who wants to kill me, Ill never regret not giving up on you.

Lil stared at the fire inside the fireplace.

What about you? Are you going to give in? Are you going to prove him right?

The damp firewood was billowing a pitiful fire and futile smoke. It was only a small handful of light, but without it, Eds survival was difficult to guarantee in this shabby, dusty space.

Alain?

Alain turned and looked at Lil. The rainwater that hadnt yet been wiped away shone from between his wrinkles. His eyes were filled with nothing but confusion, probably not realising her identity. Suddenly, someones hand stuck out next to Alain. A sharp finger grabbed the door. Not wanting to be outdone, Lil quickly grabbed the door and pulled it wide open.

Lil recognised the second intruder as soon as he faced her with his back to the forest.

Jericho?

Lil was so perplexed that she even lowered her sword. Jericho, on the other hand, didnt miss the opportunity and immediately pointed his gun at her.

Who are you?

Lils shock rendered her speechless. As she stood there blankly, Alain grabbed Jerichos gun barrel and lowered it. The old mans eyes, which were pressed against his voluminous eyebrows and eyelids, narrowed as his lips covered in a thick beard moved.

Captain?

Without even taking the time to think it over, Lil grabbed Alain by the collar.

What are you doing here!

..?!

Jericho similarly stood wide-eyed in confusion, looking at Lil from head to toe. Ignoring him, Lil gritted her teeth at Alain.

What happened? Its been a while since the Bell Rock left port, so how come youre here?

After his initial shock, Alain came to his senses and responded to Lils interrogation naturally.

The Bell Rock did set sail, but we chose to head back No, the real question is, whats the Captain doing here what the hell is this?

I kind of fell off a cliff But what do you mean you headed back?

Well, that damned Lil Schweiz had been taken somewhere, but were we supposed to just head back south by ourselves? Do we look like such bastards? No, but thats not the point

Jericho, who opened his mouth for the first time, muttered after he scanned Lils appearance.

Youre a woman, right?

Alain looked at Lil and rolled his eyes.

Yeah Shes definitely a woman What the hell is going on

Lil placed her hand on her forehead, massaging her temples with her thumb and forefinger while processing the hundreds of thoughts that passed by in just one second. The fact that her gender was revealed was the smallest of her problems. Her topmost concern was that Admiral Retiro was lying behind her, dying.

Shit.

Lil couldnt let go of her sword, but at this point she didnt even know anymore why she was holding it.

Captain?!

Jericho shouted, his face revealing the fact that he still didnt understand.

Did you fall off a cliff and become a woman?!

Reference:

Thats what you said back then. Whereas I saved your life and told you things youve always wanted to hear, you havent done anything for me. You even asked why I did all that for you and you thought it was strange. = chapter 245 = This scene happened after Lil escaped Venuas mansion, went back to the Retiro mansion and was reunited with Ed while writing a response to his letter. Lil was in a state of confusion, asking why Ed would go so far for her when she offered him nothing in return.