Chapter 1: There is no choice but to give up.
Part 1
Facing me, I saw a child, one that I was familiar with beyond possibility.
It was me, during my childhood.
I didn’t believe that it was real, thinking that it must’ve been a dream of some sorts.
Or could it be a “revolving lantern”? (TN: revolving lantern = flashback phenomenon before death.)
Whatever the truth may be, all I saw was that child being abused.
“Don’t stare at me with those demonic eyes you bastard!” a stranger hurled insults at me, spitting along with those words.(EN: I’m not sure about the PG-ness of the novel, choose whichever one you think is more suitable.)
Countless people walked down the narrow streets, but the size of the streets didn’t prevent them from avoiding me, giving me hateful glares while passing me.
Oppression… abuse… avoidance… These memories aroused all those emotions I’d felt as a child, the memories I thought I’d forgotten.
That abuse, that anger, I’d already gone through it once, and I couldn’t even stop it, not even in a dream.(EN what does this sentence mean?)
“I couldn’t do anything…”
“Theo-kun?”
Before my thoughts went further, my vision blurred, or rather, my surroundings disappeared, and what appeared in my eyes was a white ceiling.
“Theo-kun, you’re awake — ! ”
“Instructor ……?”
I turned to the source of the voice, seeing an older sister-like woman leaning against my bed, her red hair tied back, preventing it from drooping all over my face.
She wore a jacket, zipped open, exposing her chest, along with a short red mini-skirt displaying her thighs. Her dazzling blue eyes were moist with tears, but her smile showed nothing but a sense of relief. I was sure I knew this person, it was my former instructor and my commander – MIya Samuel. (TN: ミヤサミュエル)
“Where… am I?”
“St. Sarika Hospital.”
The Imperial City’s Hospital? I see …… I got injured protecting the instructor, so that’s why I’m here.
My body felt weak, and I couldn’t muster up the energy to move properly.
Dazedly, I asked.
“How long have I been here?”
“A week.”
“For a week ……. Then what happened to him …… Agaliarept?”
“I defeated him after you saved me, Theo-kun. The battle is over, we’re back now, we’re safe. Theo-kun …… I’m so glad you’re awake.”
Her gaze penetrated me, those moist eyes eventually flooded, releasing a barrage of tears.
“I’m really, really glad…”
She closed her eyes, attempting to stop the tears, using her hands in an attempt to clean her face.
Still, her actions were in vain, as her tears showed no signs of stopping.
Her tears were full of a variety of emotions, of joy, relief, regret, and I could feel an immense sadness in them too.
“What’s wrong?”
“I’m sorry ……, I can’t say anything to make up for it.. but still…”
She bowed, attempting to apologize.
I was confused about why she was bowing,I know I got injured but still…
It’ll be fine so long as I’m alive.
I didn’t want her to apologize.
I didn’t want to worry her, to trouble Instructor Miya, I saved her because I wanted to…
this injury, it isn’t her fault, it was the result of my choice.
“Ah, that’s right….. I’ll go get the doctor.….I have to tell him that you’re awake…….”
In a somewhat awkward manner, she exited the room, attempting to call the doctor while moving away from me, probably due to guilt.
I chose to wait in silence, unsure as to why she apologized so desperately.
My body felt tired…
I just began to think it was late, when I heard someone knocking. I got confused about who it could be, but then I realized that it was a private room, one arranged for by the Musketeers association.
“Please come in.”
When I answered, the door slowly opened, and two men entered the room. One was a man in a white coat, who was probably my doctor. The other man was the Imperial Capital’s Director of the Musketeers’ Association.
Instructor Miya slowly followed, being the last one to enter.
She looked at me, then turned her gaze away and quietly retreated like a squirrel.
“I rode here as soon as I heard you were awake. Firstly, I must state how glad I am that you’re awake, honourable << Seven Wing >> Theo Fordout.”
The director walked over to me. I attempted to get up, but his hand appeared on my shoulders, signalling that it wasn’t necessary.
“Don’t worry too much, just rest. I don’t want to be known as a heartless man who would force a wounded soldier, especially a young lad like you who has slaughtered thousands of demons in the countless battles he’s fought.”
“I’m sorry for being in such a miserable state in front of you.”
As I said that, the doctor began to check my body, gently moving his hands around to ensure that I didn’t feel any pain. He appeared very scared throughout the process. I was unsure if it was out of respect for those around me, or fear of my identity.
Anyways, the director continued.
“How are you feeling? Not that you could really say that it’s good.”
“No, I think I’m doing relatively well. I’m an Abomination, so my body is very resilient.”
A being born with half the blood in their veins belonging to a demon — an Abomination.
The Abominations all have extraordinary physical abilities,regenerative abilities beyond what humans could achieve, and a pair of crimson red eyes which differentiated them from normal people.
“I see. I’d like to believe in your resilience, but I’m sorry to say that …… it’s a bit of a shame.”
The director said those words, in a rather apologetic manner. The doctor finished his examination and hurriedly turned around, attempting to leave. He opened the door, bowed, and walked away, escaping like a scared rabbit.
“What do you mean it’s a shame, did anything happen to me?”
“Simply put, you can’t fight anymore.”
I freaked out, I couldn’t understand the words that came out of his mouth, but I knew what he meant. I understood, but didn’t at the same time, but I knew that I wouldn’t want to hear anymore about it… about how I couldn’t fight.
I was shocked, my brain dulled, unable to accept the situation while my body refused to listen to any orders I gave it.
In the midst of my thoughts, I heard a voice, attempting to silently sob, her hands covering her mouth to silence herself, but the sounds still escaped from her mouth. It was Instructor Miya……..
“–I’m sorry …… I know that no matter what I say, it won’t be enough but……”
The instructor’s apology sounded like an audible hallucination in my ear.
My body lost all its strength, falling back against the bed, and when I looked up. I saw the instructor crying, her pain flowing into me while those tears flooded my vision.
I finally understood why she apologized like that.
I’m sure the instructor feels responsible for my situation.
But still, I at least wanted to know …… what happened to my body.
“As a result of rescuing Miya Samuel, your back was severely damaged by Agaliarept’s magic. An ordinary person would have been unable to avoid death, but your resilience was the reason that you were able to survive.. But…”
The director touched his own shoulder, like a calming ritual, before he continued.
“That resilience that saved you is also the cause of your disability. The nerves in your back that were torn to shreds seem to have healed in a strange manner. The doctor couldn’t operate because it may have worsened your condition instead.”
After saying that, the director turned to face the crying instructor.
“If it’s hard, you can leave the room.”
“No, …… it’s my responsibility to see what happens to him from here on..”
Her words stung my heart. I knew she felt responsible for what happened to me, and I knew why she felt like that, but I wished she wouldn’t.. This was my fault, it was the consequence of my choice, and she mustn’t bear responsibility for it.
It’s not like I couldn’t fight anymore. I could still move my hands and feet normally.
“Director, I can fight at ……”
“You mustn’t talk nonsense. You don’t have the energy anymore. Also, your body is no longer strong enough.”
“But …… if I don’t fight demons….. if I don’t kill them……”
” I understand. An abomination can be wronged simply for having demon blood flowing through their veins. I know why… the reason that you’re attempting to defeat the demons, the reason behind the Abominations’ oppression.
“Please, if you understand. I’m can still—”
“I repeat, don’t be ridiculous. You need to stop. This is your time to rest. You’ve been fighting ever since you were a child….. I hope that when you come out of here you’ll find a new way of life.”
“I’m…”
I attempted to beg, but the director’s gaze gave me all the information I needed, what his reply would be even if I asked him again.
” What could be a better legacy than this? Theo Fordout, the youngest boy ever to attain the <<Seven Wings>>, the highest professional rank in Musketeers, who worked as a demon hunter to slay demons. He ended up injured, sacrificing himself for his commander, unable to recover. Wouldn’t that make for a great heroic story?”
“But …… I’m still ……!”
I try to tighten the grip on my hand. I noticed my grip was nowhere near as strong as it was, only a small fraction of the strength I had before left in my arms.
Soothingly, the director said.
“Theo Fordout, I would like to offer you a special honorary position in the Musketeer Association. If it’s okay with you, you can start after your release. I cannot and will not treat you with indignity for your service.”
“But I……”
“And I won’t have the << Seven Wings>> title taken away from you. Normally, I wouldn’t do it like this, but I’ll make an exception and make you a permanent member. “
“If I were to be a permanent member, ……. I couldn’t be one without doing a thing. “
“How desperate are you to go back and fight?”
The director was somewhat amazed at my desire to return to the battlefield.
“You’ll be disgracing yourself.”
“I’m willing to do that if it means that I can annihilate demons.”
“You’re a hard man to deal with. Is it for her, Miya-kun, that you want to try to return? “
“… Yes”
It was my fault for defending her and getting hurt without permission, but the instructor must feel that she was the one responsible for this. That’s why she’s cried so much, why she’s apologized so much.
That’s my burden that I placed on her back.
That’s why I have to lift it off with my own hands.
“Well… I’ve said this and that, but in the end I can’t stop you from returning. I have no right to stop you. I know what you’ve achieved. If that’s what you want to do, so be it.”
“That’s… Thank you very much.”
“Do your best, young man. Then, I’ll excuse myself. Take good care of yourself for now. And you’d better talk to Miya about it.”
As the director left the room, I turned to look at the instructor.
Her eyes were wet as she returned my gaze.
We both had to say something to each other, waiting for the chance to speak–
— It was the instructor who opened her mouth first .
“I’m sorry …… because of me, Theo-kun’s body is ……”
“Don’t apologize.”
I moved my body, dragging it out of the bed. It was the first time since I woke up that I was able to move it according to my will. It may have been weak, wobbling while trying to walk, but it still worked.
“Theo-kun… stop, you need to rest……”
“It’s alright. But, I’m the one who needs to apologize.”
I don’t think she understood.
The burdens we shared with that sacrifice.
“I blame myself and only myself for what happened to me. It wasn’t your fault, and I will never hold it against you. I’m proud to have protected you.”
”But …… because of my carelessness, Theo-kun got injured. If I had been a bit more careful, Theo-kun might not have been injured, and would still be able to fight. Isn’t that right?”
“It might be. But at the end of it, it was my choice to do that. I could have chosen not to, but I did, and it was not due to some order, but of my own volition.”
“Theo-kun, you idiot.”
Wiping away the tears, the instructor attempted to put me back into the bed, her hands gently moving my body.
“Why did you have to *hick* for me? You could have just left me.
Why?”
“Isn’t it enough that the instructor is important to me?”
I admired her and valued her greatly.
The reason is simple: she believed in my dreams.
My dream is to destroy demons.
But there are so many of them that it’s almost impossible to accomplish.
It’s like an impossible wish you would hear from a child, something like, “Someday I’m going to fly” or “I want to grow wings”. So I was often ridiculed. But then, the instructor was different.
“Oh, I see. I’m working toward the same goal, so maybe we can work together in the future?”
That’s what she, Instructor Miya, told me , when I entered the Imperial City’s Musketeer Combatant Academy six years ago. I was shocked, shocked by how many warriors there were, that understood the horrors of demons, that worked towards the same goal as me.
It should have been easier to brush my wish off as some ridiculous fantasy. But the instructor chose not to. And because of that, I was instantly drawn to her– there was no great act that pulled me towards her, it was as simple as that.
“I’m your special someone, Theo-kun? Stop with the bad joke.”
I was lying in bed, with a blanket draped over me and while the instructor sat in a chair.
“You’re not a good judge of character, Theo-kun. You admire and defend an older woman, and that’s why you’re in such a state…… what’s even going on in your mind? You need to take better care of yourself.”
It was a remark that dismissed my confession, but it was meant to be an attempt to be considerate.
“You said you wanted to come back to the Musketeers and fight, but that’s no good. You don’t need to feel responsible for me at all. Theo-kun, you need to get some rest. Okay? Because I’m going to destroy the demons for you, if that’s okay with you. I know very well that this is a selfish thing to say. But I don’t want Theo to fight anymore.”
“That kind of care could steal anyone’s heart, but what if I say no?”
“If I have to tie you up, I’ll do it. I’ll tie you up and keep you safe.”
Despite uttering such a ridiculous statement, her eyes looked serious while saying it.
“It’s the only way I can bear that responsibility. I have to make sure that Theo won’t do anything dangerous or reckless.”
“I’m not looking for that kind of treatment.”
“I don’t want to hear that from you, Theo-kun who has been making unwanted sacrifices.”
“That’s…”
I couldn’t retort.
“Anyway, I want you to rest for a while. All right?”
The instructor stood up from her chair.
“Where are you going?”
“I’m going to the market, rest up till then. I’ll peel some fruits for you when you wake up again.”
The instructor said and pulled out her wallet from a bag in the corner of the room.. and some other stuff.
Huh? It was big enough to fit in…… a change of clothes?
She didn’t stay with me through the night, did she?
And now she’s skipping work to stay with me?
I couldn’t understand why she would do all this for me.
I think it’s because she’s still feeling guilty about my injury. …….
“…… instructor, please don’t be reckless.”
Before I could say anything, the instructor was already outside the hospital room and my voice didn’t reach her.
“Then I’m going to have to be a little reckless myself.”
I decided to take a walk in the hospital for my rehabilitation. She had told me to rest, but
I stood up and walked out the room.
Chapter 1: There is no choice but to give up.
Part 1
Facing me, I saw a child, one that I was familiar with beyond possibility.
It was me, during my childhood.
I didn’t believe that it was real, thinking that it must’ve been a dream of some sorts.
Or could it be a “revolving lantern”? (TN: revolving lantern = flashback phenomenon before death.)
Whatever the truth may be, all I saw was that child being abused.
“Don’t stare at me with those demonic eyes you bastard!” a stranger hurled insults at me, spitting along with those words.(EN: I’m not sure about the PG-ness of the novel, choose whichever one you think is more suitable.)
Countless people walked down the narrow streets, but the size of the streets didn’t prevent them from avoiding me, giving me hateful glares while passing me.
Oppression… abuse… avoidance… These memories aroused all those emotions I’d felt as a child, the memories I thought I’d forgotten.
That abuse, that anger, I’d already gone through it once, and I couldn’t even stop it, not even in a dream.(EN what does this sentence mean?)
“I couldn’t do anything…”
“Theo-kun?”
Before my thoughts went further, my vision blurred, or rather, my surroundings disappeared, and what appeared in my eyes was a white ceiling.
“Theo-kun, you’re awake — ! ”
“Instructor ……?”
I turned to the source of the voice, seeing an older sister-like woman leaning against my bed, her red hair tied back, preventing it from drooping all over my face.
She wore a jacket, zipped open, exposing her chest, along with a short red mini-skirt displaying her thighs. Her dazzling blue eyes were moist with tears, but her smile showed nothing but a sense of relief. I was sure I knew this person, it was my former instructor and my commander – MIya Samuel. (TN: ミヤサミュエル)
“Where… am I?”
“St. Sarika Hospital.”
The Imperial City’s Hospital? I see …… I got injured protecting the instructor, so that’s why I’m here.
My body felt weak, and I couldn’t muster up the energy to move properly.
Dazedly, I asked.
“How long have I been here?”
“A week.”
“For a week ……. Then what happened to him …… Agaliarept?”
“I defeated him after you saved me, Theo-kun. The battle is over, we’re back now, we’re safe. Theo-kun …… I’m so glad you’re awake.”
Her gaze penetrated me, those moist eyes eventually flooded, releasing a barrage of tears.
“I’m really, really glad…”
She closed her eyes, attempting to stop the tears, using her hands in an attempt to clean her face.
Still, her actions were in vain, as her tears showed no signs of stopping.
Her tears were full of a variety of emotions, of joy, relief, regret, and I could feel an immense sadness in them too.
“What’s wrong?”
“I’m sorry ……, I can’t say anything to make up for it.. but still…”
She bowed, attempting to apologize.
I was confused about why she was bowing,I know I got injured but still…
It’ll be fine so long as I’m alive.
I didn’t want her to apologize.
I didn’t want to worry her, to trouble Instructor Miya, I saved her because I wanted to…
this injury, it isn’t her fault, it was the result of my choice.
“Ah, that’s right….. I’ll go get the doctor.….I have to tell him that you’re awake…….”
In a somewhat awkward manner, she exited the room, attempting to call the doctor while moving away from me, probably due to guilt.
I chose to wait in silence, unsure as to why she apologized so desperately.
My body felt tired…
I just began to think it was late, when I heard someone knocking. I got confused about who it could be, but then I realized that it was a private room, one arranged for by the Musketeers association.
“Please come in.”
When I answered, the door slowly opened, and two men entered the room. One was a man in a white coat, who was probably my doctor. The other man was the Imperial Capital’s Director of the Musketeers’ Association.
Instructor Miya slowly followed, being the last one to enter.
She looked at me, then turned her gaze away and quietly retreated like a squirrel.
“I rode here as soon as I heard you were awake. Firstly, I must state how glad I am that you’re awake, honourable << Seven Wing >> Theo Fordout.”
The director walked over to me. I attempted to get up, but his hand appeared on my shoulders, signalling that it wasn’t necessary.
“Don’t worry too much, just rest. I don’t want to be known as a heartless man who would force a wounded soldier, especially a young lad like you who has slaughtered thousands of demons in the countless battles he’s fought.”
“I’m sorry for being in such a miserable state in front of you.”
As I said that, the doctor began to check my body, gently moving his hands around to ensure that I didn’t feel any pain. He appeared very scared throughout the process. I was unsure if it was out of respect for those around me, or fear of my identity.
Anyways, the director continued.
“How are you feeling? Not that you could really say that it’s good.”
“No, I think I’m doing relatively well. I’m an Abomination, so my body is very resilient.”
A being born with half the blood in their veins belonging to a demon — an Abomination.
The Abominations all have extraordinary physical abilities,regenerative abilities beyond what humans could achieve, and a pair of crimson red eyes which differentiated them from normal people.
“I see. I’d like to believe in your resilience, but I’m sorry to say that …… it’s a bit of a shame.”
The director said those words, in a rather apologetic manner. The doctor finished his examination and hurriedly turned around, attempting to leave. He opened the door, bowed, and walked away, escaping like a scared rabbit.
“What do you mean it’s a shame, did anything happen to me?”
“Simply put, you can’t fight anymore.”
I freaked out, I couldn’t understand the words that came out of his mouth, but I knew what he meant. I understood, but didn’t at the same time, but I knew that I wouldn’t want to hear anymore about it… about how I couldn’t fight.
I was shocked, my brain dulled, unable to accept the situation while my body refused to listen to any orders I gave it.
In the midst of my thoughts, I heard a voice, attempting to silently sob, her hands covering her mouth to silence herself, but the sounds still escaped from her mouth. It was Instructor Miya……..
“–I’m sorry …… I know that no matter what I say, it won’t be enough but……”
The instructor’s apology sounded like an audible hallucination in my ear.
My body lost all its strength, falling back against the bed, and when I looked up. I saw the instructor crying, her pain flowing into me while those tears flooded my vision.
I finally understood why she apologized like that.
I’m sure the instructor feels responsible for my situation.
But still, I at least wanted to know …… what happened to my body.
“As a result of rescuing Miya Samuel, your back was severely damaged by Agaliarept’s magic. An ordinary person would have been unable to avoid death, but your resilience was the reason that you were able to survive.. But…”
The director touched his own shoulder, like a calming ritual, before he continued.
“That resilience that saved you is also the cause of your disability. The nerves in your back that were torn to shreds seem to have healed in a strange manner. The doctor couldn’t operate because it may have worsened your condition instead.”
After saying that, the director turned to face the crying instructor.
“If it’s hard, you can leave the room.”
“No, …… it’s my responsibility to see what happens to him from here on..”
Her words stung my heart. I knew she felt responsible for what happened to me, and I knew why she felt like that, but I wished she wouldn’t.. This was my fault, it was the consequence of my choice, and she mustn’t bear responsibility for it.
It’s not like I couldn’t fight anymore. I could still move my hands and feet normally.
“Director, I can fight at ……”
“You mustn’t talk nonsense. You don’t have the energy anymore. Also, your body is no longer strong enough.”
“But …… if I don’t fight demons….. if I don’t kill them……”
” I understand. An abomination can be wronged simply for having demon blood flowing through their veins. I know why… the reason that you’re attempting to defeat the demons, the reason behind the Abominations’ oppression.
“Please, if you understand. I’m can still—”
“I repeat, don’t be ridiculous. You need to stop. This is your time to rest. You’ve been fighting ever since you were a child….. I hope that when you come out of here you’ll find a new way of life.”
“I’m…”
I attempted to beg, but the director’s gaze gave me all the information I needed, what his reply would be even if I asked him again.
” What could be a better legacy than this? Theo Fordout, the youngest boy ever to attain the <<Seven Wings>>, the highest professional rank in Musketeers, who worked as a demon hunter to slay demons. He ended up injured, sacrificing himself for his commander, unable to recover. Wouldn’t that make for a great heroic story?”
“But …… I’m still ……!”
I try to tighten the grip on my hand. I noticed my grip was nowhere near as strong as it was, only a small fraction of the strength I had before left in my arms.
Soothingly, the director said.
“Theo Fordout, I would like to offer you a special honorary position in the Musketeer Association. If it’s okay with you, you can start after your release. I cannot and will not treat you with indignity for your service.”
“But I……”
“And I won’t have the << Seven Wings>> title taken away from you. Normally, I wouldn’t do it like this, but I’ll make an exception and make you a permanent member. “
“If I were to be a permanent member, ……. I couldn’t be one without doing a thing. “
“How desperate are you to go back and fight?”
The director was somewhat amazed at my desire to return to the battlefield.
“You’ll be disgracing yourself.”
“I’m willing to do that if it means that I can annihilate demons.”
“You’re a hard man to deal with. Is it for her, Miya-kun, that you want to try to return? “
“… Yes”
It was my fault for defending her and getting hurt without permission, but the instructor must feel that she was the one responsible for this. That’s why she’s cried so much, why she’s apologized so much.
That’s my burden that I placed on her back.
That’s why I have to lift it off with my own hands.
“Well… I’ve said this and that, but in the end I can’t stop you from returning. I have no right to stop you. I know what you’ve achieved. If that’s what you want to do, so be it.”
“That’s… Thank you very much.”
“Do your best, young man. Then, I’ll excuse myself. Take good care of yourself for now. And you’d better talk to Miya about it.”
As the director left the room, I turned to look at the instructor.
Her eyes were wet as she returned my gaze.
We both had to say something to each other, waiting for the chance to speak–
— It was the instructor who opened her mouth first .
“I’m sorry …… because of me, Theo-kun’s body is ……”
“Don’t apologize.”
I moved my body, dragging it out of the bed. It was the first time since I woke up that I was able to move it according to my will. It may have been weak, wobbling while trying to walk, but it still worked.
“Theo-kun… stop, you need to rest……”
“It’s alright. But, I’m the one who needs to apologize.”
I don’t think she understood.
The burdens we shared with that sacrifice.
“I blame myself and only myself for what happened to me. It wasn’t your fault, and I will never hold it against you. I’m proud to have protected you.”
”But …… because of my carelessness, Theo-kun got injured. If I had been a bit more careful, Theo-kun might not have been injured, and would still be able to fight. Isn’t that right?”
“It might be. But at the end of it, it was my choice to do that. I could have chosen not to, but I did, and it was not due to some order, but of my own volition.”
“Theo-kun, you idiot.”
Wiping away the tears, the instructor attempted to put me back into the bed, her hands gently moving my body.
“Why did you have to *hick* for me? You could have just left me.
Why?”
“Isn’t it enough that the instructor is important to me?”
I admired her and valued her greatly.
The reason is simple: she believed in my dreams.
My dream is to destroy demons.
But there are so many of them that it’s almost impossible to accomplish.
It’s like an impossible wish you would hear from a child, something like, “Someday I’m going to fly” or “I want to grow wings”. So I was often ridiculed. But then, the instructor was different.
“Oh, I see. I’m working toward the same goal, so maybe we can work together in the future?”
That’s what she, Instructor Miya, told me , when I entered the Imperial City’s Musketeer Combatant Academy six years ago. I was shocked, shocked by how many warriors there were, that understood the horrors of demons, that worked towards the same goal as me.
It should have been easier to brush my wish off as some ridiculous fantasy. But the instructor chose not to. And because of that, I was instantly drawn to her– there was no great act that pulled me towards her, it was as simple as that.
“I’m your special someone, Theo-kun? Stop with the bad joke.”
I was lying in bed, with a blanket draped over me and while the instructor sat in a chair.
“You’re not a good judge of character, Theo-kun. You admire and defend an older woman, and that’s why you’re in such a state…… what’s even going on in your mind? You need to take better care of yourself.”
It was a remark that dismissed my confession, but it was meant to be an attempt to be considerate.
“You said you wanted to come back to the Musketeers and fight, but that’s no good. You don’t need to feel responsible for me at all. Theo-kun, you need to get some rest. Okay? Because I’m going to destroy the demons for you, if that’s okay with you. I know very well that this is a selfish thing to say. But I don’t want Theo to fight anymore.”
“That kind of care could steal anyone’s heart, but what if I say no?”
“If I have to tie you up, I’ll do it. I’ll tie you up and keep you safe.”
Despite uttering such a ridiculous statement, her eyes looked serious while saying it.
“It’s the only way I can bear that responsibility. I have to make sure that Theo won’t do anything dangerous or reckless.”
“I’m not looking for that kind of treatment.”
“I don’t want to hear that from you, Theo-kun who has been making unwanted sacrifices.”
“That’s…”
I couldn’t retort.
“Anyway, I want you to rest for a while. All right?”
The instructor stood up from her chair.
“Where are you going?”
“I’m going to the market, rest up till then. I’ll peel some fruits for you when you wake up again.”
The instructor said and pulled out her wallet from a bag in the corner of the room.. and some other stuff.
Huh? It was big enough to fit in…… a change of clothes?
She didn’t stay with me through the night, did she?
And now she’s skipping work to stay with me?
I couldn’t understand why she would do all this for me.
I think it’s because she’s still feeling guilty about my injury. …….
“…… instructor, please don’t be reckless.”
Before I could say anything, the instructor was already outside the hospital room and my voice didn’t reach her.
“Then I’m going to have to be a little reckless myself.”
I decided to take a walk in the hospital for my rehabilitation. She had told me to rest, but
I stood up and walked out the room.
