The abused merchant’s daughter – 22 | Sousaku – 創作

Chapter 1, Episode 22: Raid

『Starting today, I will be holed up for three days in a ritual.
You take care of the rest, Libelle.』

Cyril and Libelle are discussing in front of my place.
Cyril said that starting today, she will be holed up in the Holy Tree because she has a saint's job to do.

『I got it, I got it! Protect Riese! Defeat intruders! 』

Libelle tapped her chest with a thump.

I got it, I got it! Protect Farne-sama! I will defeat Farne-sama's enemies!

I imitated Libelle and beat my chest with my hand.
Learning from this, the spirits of the tree also tapped their chests in a bong-bong-bong motion.

『……Yeah. I wouldn't worry about you guys.』

For some reason, Cyril heaved a big, loud sigh.
Is this a compliment?

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Farne-sama must be protected because Cyril is away.
I sat down a little next to Farne-sama in the cave.
Every day I used to make a bed under the ball of light with Farne-sama in it with beautiful flowers, but today I stopped.
We remained at home ready for the enemies to come at any time.

『Riese! Free time! Let's go play in the river! 』

Libelle said as she rolled around, but I shook my head.

While Cyril is away, we are at home because it would be very bad if the enemy came!
Farne-sama must be protected!

Cyril told me that the people we caught the other day were after Farne-sama.
Farne-sama is an angel, so a bad devil envoy is trying to kill him.
So I, a saint, have to protect him.

『I see! I forgot! Protect Priest! 』

Yes! Let's protect him!
Libelle and I sang songs together to protect Farne-sama.

But after playing for a while…… I heard the sound of Libelle sleeping.
Was it boring for Libelle to stay in the house after all?
I can kind of understand the tree spirits that are always watching around the house.
Want free time? Are you okay? I asked them about it and they said they never get tired of basking in the sun, even if they do it for hours, all three of them are outside the cave basking in the sun right now.
The three of them are not allowed in the house, so they are always on guard outside.

Libelle also has a sensitive nose, so even when she is sleeping, she can tell when she smells a human.

I often read the picture book Farne-sama used to read to me next to him.
I've been reading it every day for so long that it's starting to look a little worn out.
I have to put it away in a box to keep it safe.

When I read this picture book, I can hear Farne-sama's voice.

Pleasant words read to me in a pleasant voice.
Sad words were read in a sad voice.

I listened to Farne-sama's picture book with excitement every day.

Since we were going on a trip, he started staying at home all the time to help me get ready for the trip.
We also practiced going outside.

It was fun.
The first time I rode in a carriage to practice traveling.
I was shivering because I remembered the time when I was abandoned, but Farne-sama hugged me.
It's all right. He smiled and treated me nicely until I stopped shaking.
Then it really became all right.
I am sure Farne-sama cast a spell on me at that time.
A magic that gives courage.

He carried me every day and took me around the city in the carriage.
He told me not to show my face outside, but to look out through the gap in the curtains.
Still, I enjoyed the unknown outside world.
When my mama and papa were alive, I feel like I used to walk outside normally, but I don't remember much anymore.
There were lots of people and lots of buildings.
Farne-sama explained the buildings to me in detail.

Let's walk together someday.
I was happy when Farne-sama said that.

I was carried by Farne-sama all that time, and I couldn't even walk.
Now, thanks to Cyril, I can walk around in various places in good spirits.
I could even run.
I can move around a lot now.
Although Cyril tells me that he will wake up very soon.
Farne-sama has yet to wake up.

When will you wake up, Farne-sama?
I miss you, I miss you, I miss you.

Please wake up soon, Farne-sama.

Gago! ! !

I heard the sound of the tree spirits moving outside.

The sound of an attack on something can be heard.

『Enemies! ! So close! ! 』

Libelle gets up in a hurry.

The enemy has come. It is still hard to detect throughout the whole forest without Cyril.

Gagooooon! ! !

The tree spirits are starting to attack.
I knew the enemy was coming!

I placed the fruit of the holy tree that Farne-sama was carrying on the floor and invoked the power of the saint.
This should entangle the enemies when they come.
I will not let them lay a finger on Farne-sama.

I will protect Farne-sama!