T Y D O T S F

164

"What is real?"

On the day of the meeting, Kaid called me and told me to keep it in mind as he called me five years.

But when I actually heard it, I was really surprised to hear that Sage had only been around for a year.

What was clear from this incident was that the rift between the two families had deepened.

"one year."

"Isn't that what I heard?"

"I can't take any longer than that, Irene. It's too long."

"Five years is a bit long......."

Even so, calling it five years? This seems like too much for Kaid.

But isn't it a bit too fast for Muhela to call it a year?

" little?"

"......Hmm. A lot?"

"It seems like I'm the only one taking this seriously. Is it just my imagination?"

"Then. Maybe it's my mood?"

"......Irene."

"So how are you going to wait a year?"

Sage's furrowed brows, which had been furrowed in frustration, did not seem to open.

First of all, the important thing is that the period came out of Kaid's mouth. I was satisfied with that.

First of all, permission has been granted.

"Five years is too long. I wish I could shorten it by even one year."

"Even if I take it slow, I'm not going anywhere."

Sometimes Sage acted as if I was going to disappear at any moment.

You probably know that a year is not that long of a period of time. But what if you want to shorten it even further?

"Now, there's no one after me, and nothing dangerous will happen to me. Nothing will happen. ......Actually, I don't think there are any eternal secrets."

Nothing is eternal.

This time it went smoothly, but there was no guarantee it would happen again.

Maybe Sage knows that and that's why he's so anxious.

For the safety of the clan, the elders are keeping their mouths shut for now, but if even one of them changes their mind, the day may come when it is revealed again.

Sage placed each of his hands on top of each other and held them tightly.

"Are you worried about me being in the South?"

"......Yes. The most dangerous place for you right now is here in Astrophell Territory."

"I am aware of that too."

"Why are you so relaxed when you know this? You don't know other people's speeds. I want to take you there as soon as possible."

This may have been one of the reasons why Sage remained in the South.

If possible, to take me to the North.

Sage, who seemed lost in thought, spoke softly.

"one year."

"hmm?"

"I'll finish everything in there and come pick you up."

"...Everything ready?"

"I don't want to be apart from you any longer."

It seems like too much. I wonder if I can finish all the preparations the family wants within that time. But that was a futile thought.