Chapter 254 (Self Edited) The One who Inherits the Blood of the Demon King Part 2

Rather than a denial, its a word that presupposes that in the first place, right? It means that I didnt think that there was anyone other than me who had such curiosity. (Soma)

You really say that (Aina)

Aina let out a sigh, as she turned half an eye to Soma, who was coming closer.

However, there was no denying the word curiosity. There was no other way to say anything other than curiosity when such a person came here on such a day.

Well, its a complete vacation, so people who want to take a rest, will take a rest. Furthermore, people, who think about that day and want to do something, will go to another place. So, it makes no sense to come here. (Aina)

Well, youre right. (Soma)

As the term suggested, a complete vacation was a day when the Academy was completely closed, which was recently set up in the Academy. Since the Academy itself was closed, it was a matter of course that it wasnt possible to use the training ground. That was why no one was here.

By the way, this complete vacation day happens only once a year. That day was created five years ago, and it was implemented just for yours ago.

Its supposed to be lively in the city, isnt it? I dont know because Ive never been there. (Aina)

I guess so. Everything is going to be as noisy as the Founding Festival, right? Ive never been there either. (Soma)

While saying such a thing, when they looked at each other, they smiled bitterly. Even so, she was wondering what he was doing in such a place.

Aina didnt know Somas reason, but there was no particular reason why she had never been to the festival on this day. It was just that she didnt feel like going there.

There was no big reason, nor was there a negative reason. There was nothing she could say other than for some reason.

Perhaps it was because she couldnt let go of the past.

The Academy made this day a complete vacation because there were people whose spirits were hurt on the same day as five years ago. Aina knew that there were people who were protected here because she was protecting them on that day. However, originally, they were the ones who were supposed to fight like Aina.

If that was the case, even if they werent told to fight, it was true that some of them came to the Academy for that reason. But they chose to be protected without fighting.

It was unavoidable. Although they had the power to fight, they werent adults yet, and the monsters that were coming were those that could kill them easily. It was unavoidable to remember fear there, and to be scared.

In fact, it was said that about ten percent of the people didnt return to the Academy when it resumed its operation the following year. The number of students left at that time should never have been large, but it seemed that the spirits of quite a few people had broken.

She was sure that there was no one who blamed them. The people who remained here could understand their feelings.

And what she thought was the same for those who werent at the Academy. Those, who were relieved to see the completely destroyed Academy, regretted it, and those, who couldnt do anything, still regretted it. Aina didnt know the situation directly, but the fact that how much they felt contributed to the reopening of the Academy in the subsequent year.

Their thoughts continued even after that, Aina knew it because she felt it directly. The proof was that the training grounds became more crowded after school hours than before.

But that was probably why the headmaster of the Academy decided to give a complete vacation today. No one could work hard at all today. They needed to take a day off today, and they did so in order to save energy tomorrow.

However, after the reconstruction of the royal capital, there seemed to be some people, who bothered to go there and trained, and it had already been five years since then. The spirits must have been healed.

That being said, there was still someone here who was worried about that day, but the situation was slightly different

Well, I am myself, right? (Aina)

Hmm? What are you talking about? (Soma)

Its nothing, just a monologue. By the way, do you know what other people are doing? Felicia asked me to go to the city, so maybe she and Sheila are going there. (Aina)

Yeah Well, I think Sylvia said she had something to do as a royal family. (Soma)

Again? Didnt she say she did the same last year? It was strangely noticeable at the Founding Festival, and I wonder if she stands out as a daughter of the King and the Queen recently. (Aina)

The royal family is the royal family and they have so many things to do. (Soma)

Well, it doesnt matter since it doesnt concern us, and I hope that girl understands that (Aina)

The royal capital held a festival on this day to show the inside and the outside that it was natural to forget about the day and make noises for doing whatever the people usually did. If people traced the origin of the Founding Festival, it seemed that they wanted to make them aware that the problem had been solved, or it was something similar.

By the way, it seemed that Sylvia was working as a royal family there because she was the one who directly confronted the Demon king at that time. It looked like this was to show the dignity of the royal family, but originally, Sylvia was in a state where she had almost no inheritance right as a royal family. However, did someone say that the royal family seemed to be thinking about something which would come to disturb the Founding Festival?

In any case, it seemed to be becoming serious, but the person in questions seemed to understand it, so that might be fine. After graduating from the Academy, they would probably think about doing something at the castle.

Speaking of Felicia and Sheila, these days they often go out without worrying about peoples stare. (Aina)

Yes Well, I guess they got used to it. Sheila aside, Im a bit worried that Felicia wont be too careful, but since Sheila is with her, it should be fine. Im worried if she goes out alone, but Im sure shell be able to do something about it. (Aina)

Before this, Sheila and Felicia often wore hoods when going to the city and regardless where they were in the Academy, but recently, they hadnt worn hoods even when they went to the city. That was surely a good change. Even in the lively and noisy festivals, they began to go out actively and learned about the fun.

It might be a bit worrisome to think about both of them, but it seemed that they complemented each other in a nice way. The two were so close that she was envious of them. They might have the desire to fill up the time even for a single minute.

Even after graduating from the Academy, the two would surely be together for a long time. It was just that Aina was a bit worried about Felicia.

She heard that the headmaster of the Academy was supposed to protect her now. That was also another reason why she could go out of the Academy.

However, once she graduated from the Academy, that wouldnt happen. Aina wondered what would happen, but she wasnt too worried.

It seemed that Soma was in charge of Felicia, and if the headmaster was also involved, they might be thinking about something. It must not be a bad thing.

I wonder if Lars and Helen will be back again this year. (Aina)

Yeah, me too. Im sure they will continue to do their best. Well, thats not a bad thing (Soma)

The two were the first of those who went to the city to train, even though the training ground was closed. However, at the beginning, they seemed to be trying hard because they were concerned about that day, but at present, it seemed that it was rather normal. It didnt look unreasonable, so it must be a good thing.

Besides that, Lars wanted to join the Knights after graduating from the Academy, and Helen would continue to advance to the high school. If both of them graduated, it wouldnt be easy to meet them, but after all, Radeus was still a small country. Sooner or later, they might be able to meet them suddenly.

Eh? That reminds me, how about Lina? (Aina)

Hmm? I also dont know. I mean, I havent seen her today yet. (Soma)

Is that so? She was stuck with you all day long until last year I mean, you havent been strangely bad lately to her, right? (Aina)

Youre overthinking too much. Didnt she say to Hildegard that she wanted to graduate together with us? (Soma)

I cant deny that. (Aina)

Lina entered the Academy one year later, so it was certain that she would remain even after Soma and her graduation. No, it might have been too much to say that as if it was already confirmed. Apparently, Lina was seriously asking the headmaster if she could graduate with them, and if that wasnt possible, she would quit halfway through!

That was Lina said. Aina didnt think that was going to be stopped, but in the end, she felt that it depended on Somas future. Well, that included her as well.

Aina didnt know what to do after Soma graduated from the Academy. Or rather, no one probably knew that.

Perhaps Soma might have decided. It might be easy if there was something to be decided, but Somas purpose hadnt been fulfilled yet, and as usual, no clue about magic had been found.

And this country has been in a very peaceful time now.

She heard that the royal capital managed to do something about the people that could disrupt peace to a certain extent, when it was half destroyed. It wasnt something well known, but it was said that their influence was reduced by using some schemes. It seemed that it worked unexpectedly and the possibility of internal troubles was much lower.

In the surrounding area, she sometimes heard some kind of disturbing rumors. She often heard that there might be some movement from the Holy City in the near future or the civil war of Veritas was coming closer to them. However, apart from the matter of Veritas, no matter what happened in the Holy City, it wouldnt reach Radeus.

Anyhow, the country was peaceful. Yes, it was ominously peaceful. Perhaps she was worried about that.

Yes, that might be the reason. A vague and unpleasant feeling emerged in Ainas chest at a moment like those days five years ago.

What went through her mind was the scene before her turned into a pile of rubble at the next moment. Could she say that didnt happen? How could she guarantee that someone wouldnt cause it?

Who would never do it to themselves?

However, immediately after thinking so, what came into her mind was the words returned to Aina, who was asking such questions. This was her fathers words.

If you cant believe yourself, just believe in someone you can believe in. You are going to ignore the things that I say after this, but later, this will intuitively come into your mind, and you will look at the person that you have been thinking about.

Soma, with his gaze turned, was mysteriously tilting his head.

Hmm? What is it? (Soma)

His height had increased considerably compared to the past. The face and the body changed, and he looked like an adult.

However, she was sure nothing had changed inside. Aina was also the same.

Well it might be Aina hadnt changed much since then. She had grown taller, and her body might have become a bit feminine, but the inside was

So

Hey, do you remember? (Aina)

What is it? (Soma)

You said that if I was kidnapped, you would come and rescue me. (Aina)

Thats a very nostalgic story. Surely, it was something that I told you when I was trying in my free time, wasnt it? But I feel like the nuances are a bit different. (Soma)

Dont mind the details. I mean, you said it yourself, but I remember it well. You (Aina)

Rather, Aina remembered the situation when she was told that.

However, the situation didnt matter this time. The only that mattered was the words and the fact he had said it to her.

Well, I still have a lot of confidence about it, but what are you trying to say? (Soma)

Its nothing, alright. I just remembered that it happened, and if something similar happens again well, even if its not, I just wondered if you would come to help me if I was in trouble. (Aina)

Hmm? Of course, I will help you. (Soma)

Her mouth naturally loosened due to the way of him saying it naturally. But, she didnt want him to see her face, so she turned her eyes away together with the face.

Yeah. Then, I can rest a.s.sured. (Aina)

Hmm. I dont know what it is, but I think you should rest a.s.sured. (Soma)

Although Soma said that she didnt understand well, Aina thought that if it was him, he would be able to understand.

Suddenly, Soma muttered.

I wonder if its time for me to go. (Soma)

What? Did you have something to do? (Aina)

I dont know what it is yet, but thats not the case, is it? I just felt like I had to go somewhere else, just like I felt that I should come here. (Soma)

Well, thats fine. So, where are you going? Are you going to the city? (Aina)

Well, I dont feel like going there I guess Ill go to where I feel like I should go. How about you, Aina? (Soma)

I Yes, I will stay here a little more. For some reason, I have that feeling. (Aina)

Is that so? (Soma)

Soma turned his back as he nodded. Then

Well, see you later. (Soma)

The appearance of Soma walking and leaving was natural. There was nothing suspicious.

Even so, Aina was naturally looking at his back. It was as if she was unconsciously thinking that she should be able to understand something if she stared at him.

And for some reason, she had a terribly bad premonition. She felt like Soma would go somewhere just like that.

But when she thought a little, she thought that it would be the time. It might be because of the peaceful days, it felt like it would be the time for Somas sudden disappearance. So far, there have been no major incidents.

Therefore, there was no problem and no worries. Aina consciously took her eyes off Soma while trying to convince herself like that. She looked up at the sky as it was.

There was no difference in what she saw when he came here and what she was seeing right now. However, Ainas feeling must have changed She was sure of that. For some reason, Aina felt unpleasant at the sight of the sky, and there was a vague and bad premonition held up in the chest.