The abused merchant’s daughter – 37 | Sousaku – 創作

Chapter 1, Episode 37 – The Royal Capital Kardiana

Big!! Big!!

Kardiana's sacred tree is big!!

Since then. We went back to our old city.
Unlike before, I was healthy, so it wasn't long before we were back in town.
This time Cyril, Libelle, and the spirits of the Holy Tree were with us.

Libelle, the spirits, and I are looking out the window of the carriage.
The carriage is more luxurious than the previous one, and it has windows.
The previously cloth-covered carriage is now a wooden box carriage, so other people won't be able to see us.
We were looking out of the window at the city because it was a specially made window that you couldn't see from the outside.

The city is still full of people walking around.
It's fun and not scary if I just look at it from a distance.
However, I am a little scared of girls my age and women who look like my aunt.
When I squeezed Dai, I felt Dai would tell me that he would protect me.

Farne-sama, Cyril, Libelle, and the tree spirit of the holy tree are all here, so I'm fine now.

The city seemed to be in a great hurry, as there was the inauguration of a saint or something.
People in armor are wandering around.

『I guess I better go see Kardiana as soon as possible.
At this rate, it's going to be hard to get there.』

Cyril muttered when she saw what was happening in the city.

"……Yeah. That's right."

Farne-sama nodded in agreement.

Are we going to see the Holy Tree?

"Yes. That's right.
Let us all go now to greet the Holy Tree of Kardiana.
It was the Holy Tree of Kardiana that saved you, Riese."

Yes! The voice I heard when Ramdem attacked me was the Holy Tree of Kardiana.
She is also the mother of Dai and his family.
I have to say "thank you" properly!!
I practiced my voice with Farne-sama, so now I can say it properly!

Thanks to Farne-sama! When I smiled…… Farne-sama smiled back at me.

But ……It's just my imagination that his smile seems somehow more awkward than usual, right?

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Garagara garagara

We arrived at a park near the Holy Tree.
He said this is the only area where commoners are still allowed to enter.
Farne-sama and the others told me that if we went any further, the security would be tight.

Looking up from the carriage with Libelle and the others, the Holy Tree is huge.
I guess it's because she is a guardian god after all.
When we got off the carriage in an empty place and we looked up at the holy tree, Farne-sama hugged me tightly.

"Farne-sama? "

"Riese. Please listen carefully.
From now on you will be treated by Kardiana-sama."

Treated?
What is it? I've already healed the wounds on my body because Farne-sama smeared medicine on them, you know?
It doesn't hurt anywhere, okay?

"It will cure your fear of people."

I'll heal! I'll heal! I'm happy, very happy.
Then it will be okay to see the people in the temple!

"Yes. That's right."

『Listen. You have to let Kardiana take care of you. Riese.
Once your treatment is complete, you'll be ready for the human world.』

Cyril told me and I nodded my head in agreement.
If I am no longer afraid of humans, I can go shopping with Farne-sama.
Libelle, Cyril, and I will go shopping in the city together!

――Come here. My dear child.――

The last time I was attacked by adventurers.
I heard a voice that helped me.
I see that this voice was the Holy Tree of Kardiana.

Thank you. Thank you. Holy Tree-sama.
For helping me and Farne-sama.

I feel so much better now.
Dai, Remu, and Koron are all doing well!

When I say this, the warmth of the Holy Tree-sama flows into my heart.

――My dear child. Come on, let's get rid of the memories.――

Eh? Memories?

What are you talking about?

What do you mean, "get rid of"?

――I will remove the memories of your past.――

What are you talking about? That's not what I was told, okay?
Riese is very happy right now, okay?
I turned around in a panic ――Farne-sama, Cyril, and Libelle all looked sad.

………
Wait, wait, wait!
The memories, everyone's memories, disappear too!?

When I tried to escape in a hurry, I was enveloped by a light.

I don't want to. I don't want to. I don't want to.

It's okay to hate people!! I am staying with Farne-sama and the others!!
Don't erase my memories!!

Don't erase Riese's precious, precious memories of Farne-sama!!

Playing in the flower garden together.
Fishing together.
Making a wish to the stars together.

Because I have spent more time with Farne-sama.
I've got lots and lots of memories, you know?

Why? Why? Why?

Do you have to erase these precious memories?

Help me, help me. Farne-sama.
I hit the wall of light with a thud, but I can't get out.

No, no, no. Please help me!!
Don't take away from Riese the memories of my beloved Farne-sama!!!
I hit harder and harder, but the light gets stronger and stronger and Farne-sama and the others cannot see me.

I don't want to. I don't want to. I hate it!!!!
Help me, Farne-sama!!!!!!

――Come on, together.――

Along with the voice. I lost consciousness.