In Demari
A rural town in Brittany, Solen.
Elizabeth was busy spreading out the washed blankets in a sunny spot.
Five years have passed since he came here to Solen. The small mansion he bought with a trust left by his father was a comfortable place for the two of them to live.
Of course, it was a poor situation compared to life in Agafel's castle, but Elizabeth was satisfied. First of all, Elizabeth Lua had disappeared from this world and was no longer the daughter of a baron.
The villagers only knew that Elisabeth was from Jerchen, but they did not know what kind of life she led there.
I thought she was just a pretty pitiful widow. It was around the time that Elizabeth finished work and sat down in a chair to catch her breath.
"Mother!"
I heard the crying of Eden, the son who went to sleep with a friend. Eden appeared soon after and had a dragonfly in her hand.
He said, extending the bed to Elizabeth.
"Mom, a present!"
Elizabeth was speechless for a while as she watched the fluttering bed. Seeing the legs that waved precariously and the wide eyes, I didn't know what to do.
Not realizing her puzzlement, Eden urged, shaking the bed. My cheeks were red no matter how much I ran.
Elizabeth rolled her eyes and showed her wits in an instant. he said with a friendly face.
"… … Thank you. But Eden, dragonflies must live in the sky. You won't be able to live in our house.
"Really? Will you die then?"
"Yeah. So let it go. Because I can't die, right?"
"Yes! Charles can't die!"
Looks like they've already named the dragonfly. Elizabeth suppressed a laugh and looked at Eden, who made her bed.
The dragonfly thought it was this time, so it flew high into the sky and flew away from the hat. Eden greeted Charles until he was out of sight.
Precious Eden. A precious gift that saved oneself from death.
Elizabeth still remembered the feeling of the cold sea. I learned of Eden's existence at the moment I thought no one would be on my side.
You don't know how much value that gave Elizabeth. Thanks to that courage, paradise returned to her. It was literally Eden.
Elizabeth gazed absently at the sky. The blue sky was clear without a single cloud.
Seeing that blue color reminded me of someone out of habit. The bluer the sky, the lighter the face.
It hurt every time I remembered it, but now it doesn't hurt like it used to. Maybe it's because Eden grows up and becomes more like Kiern. He was healing her without knowing it.
Elizabeth looked at the pampered, dark-haired Eden as she cradled her in her arms. The only thing that looks like me is my beautiful son with golden eyes. The older he grows, the more he reminds me of someone.
At these moments, Elizabeth was trying to put Kiern, now Abigail's husband, out of her mind.
After all, he wouldn't know the girl existed or was alive.
It's already been 5 years. There was nothing to threaten Elizabeth's peace in this rural town, where mind and body were separated and the news blacked out.
It was time to have lunch with the kids and relax. Nora, who lives next door, came with a basket of fruit.
“Thank you for your help last time, Rose. Thanks to that, did you submit the documents on time and avoid the fine?
Since Solen was in the field, most people didn't know the lyrics. Elizabeth has been interested in languages since she was a child, so she was quite fluent in Brittany and Jerchen.
After accidentally helping Nora, the entire town begged Elizabeth to help with the paperwork. Thanks to that, Elizabeth also collected a small fee. Things like a basket of apples right in front of you.
“I still have some of the fruit you gave me last time. What if I only get this every time, Nora?
"You're just taking it! How comfortable it's become since Rose came to town. I'm quite worried that I'm being too annoying.
"You are welcome."
Elizabeth smiled at Nora, who called me Rose, and accepted the fruit basket. Seeing Eden's bright eyes, Elizabeth held out the apple to her with her apron.
Come on, Eden.
"Kyaa, apple!"
As soon as Eden received the apple, she ate it and laughed. Solen's apple was sweet and delicious, so Eden liked it better.
Nora hinted at Elizabeth, who looked at Eden with delight.
"Have you thought about that anyway?"
"Oh."
Elizabeth froze at Nora's words. It was because he knew what he was talking about.
Not long ago, Eden had an accident at school. It was time for strength training to strike the air with a wooden sword, but Eden's sword split a nearby rock in two.
that was black. A natural talent that makes it easy to get through anything, no matter how difficult.
And from what Elizabeth knew, the Agafel family was a renowned swordsman who had been displaying swordsmanship for generations. I heard that Kiern also showed her sword skills while playing Eden and I heard the sound of genius.
Fortunately, the teacher who recognized Eden's talent called Elizabeth separately and advised her to become a teacher. Swordsmanship is a very complicated power, so a master will be needed.
Meanwhile, the village chief suggested to Elizabeth if she could go to the capital and take care of business for me.
It was a good opportunity. There must be many talented masters in the capital who are incomparable to Solen here.
But Elizabeth was afraid of Eden's growth. Perhaps because of his excellence, the news reaches Agafel on the other side of the sea.
No, to be exact, he was afraid to go up to the capital and hear news of Kiern. Because the Line Hotel branch is also in the capital of Brittany. Elizabeth said.
“I am not going to the capital. I already told the village chief that I would not go”.
"Oh, Rose! What nonsense is that? Raise a genius like Eden without a teacher? Furthermore, swordsmanship is a power that requires training. If I leave him alone, I could end up hurting those around me without even realizing it."
"but… … ."
“Don't be stubborn and go up to the capital. The boss said he'd give you a hefty reward, but there's no reason to say no.
“… … .”
"I don't know why you don't want to leave this ghetto, but think again, thinking about Eden."
Apparently, Nora had come to persuade Elizabeth. Since she was quite close to the village head, the village head could have asked for it.
Embarrassed, Elizabeth blurted out her words instead of responding.
"I'll think about it."
But Nora wasn't going to be easy with her. he said boldly.
"Do it. It's the festival season, so Eden and I are going on a picnic."
"Nora."
"So you say yes?"
“Nora… …!”
Elizabeth looked dismayed at Nora, who didn't listen and quickly disappeared. However, the reason he didn't hug her was because Elizabeth was also shocked.
Elizabeth looked dismayed at Nora, who didn't listen and quickly disappeared. However, the reason he didn't hug her was because Elizabeth was also shocked.
