Chapter 15 Vol.2

Chapter 33:Noel's Suggestion

Today is the fifth day and Calli hasn't returned yet, this is the longest time I've been separated from her ever since we first met. And now for some reason, the one who was responsible for throwing me is pestering me right now.

"I'm sorry for what I did yesterday" [Noel]

Noel bowed towards me and Miko to show that she's sorry

"Well, nobody was hurt in the event but Edge was almost shot down by our soldiers when he approached the base from midair. Therefore your apology is more suited to him." [Miko]

Miko is really kind, I can't guarantee that I could forgive anyone who burns down half of my base just like that.

"So, how are your injuries?" [Noel]

Noel looked at my left hand that was fixated between 2 pieces of wood and supported by a sling.

"It's fine, the mages fixed what they could fix except the bone fractures, It would need an advanced healing mage to heal it." [Edge]

But due to the current situation where war could break out easily, they would try to keep their best assets to be always ready whenever the situation arises. They wouldn't spare their assets on a boy who wouldn't contribute to the war unless Calli is with me now.

"I can use my authority to get them to help you if that's what you need." [Noel]

"It's fine, I can take care of myself just fine" [Edge]

Noel seems different today, she's too apologetic and generous. Maybe she's up to something.

"But how could you enter the Forest in this state?" [Noel]

"Didn't I told you in any condition is my peak condition? Besides, I hold my sword with my right after all." [Edge]

"Then won't you need someone to ensure your safety?" [Noel]

Noel smiled brightly like a child. Just this morning, the King approved of my entry into the Forest of the Dead. looks like Shion helped me out this time.

"I guess I can bring along someone with me?" [Edge]

"Who do you have in mind?" [Noel]

Noel seems more excited than usual for some reason

"I'm thinking of Joe" [Edge]

Noel froze up but maintained her smile.

"Joe is a no-go, he's erm.. busy getting hit! You know, and stuffs like work." [Noel]

Noel desperately forms a sentence that is eligible. But what she said does have some truth to it.

"Well then, who would you recommend?" [Noel]

"Recommended person huh?" [Noel]

Noel's face came nearer to me.

"Honestly I'm not sure.., I'm not sure but this kind of thing, isn't it about feeling?" [Noel]

Noel's face came even nearer to me as she spoke.

"I-" [Edge]

"Well, in the Candy Kingdom there are various options like Armstrong, someone with Stage 9 strengthening, and aren't I good enough? "

Noel's face is so close to me right now that I could feel her breathing on me. To think that she's actually pressuring me to choose her from the start.

"..."[Edge]

"Why not me? Aren't I good enough?" [Noel]

Noel pleads shamelessly.

"But don't you have a huge responsibility as a main asset of the war?" [Edge]

"I'm a part of lu-knights, I should be saving my lord using this chance." [Noel]

Noel seemed to have a calm dangerous look on her face as if she wanted to kill someone while saying those lines. I don't think I can reject her well so I figured the king should disagree with her request. There's just no way they would lend me their superweapon.

"Fine, you can go with me if the King agrees." [Edge]

"YAY!! I'll go ask the King then!" [Noel]

And then she ran off just like that. It wasn't until the next day when I received the news that Noel will be accompanying me into the Forest.

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"Thank you very much, your majesty." [Noel]

Noel stood up and prepare to deliver the good news herself to Edge after having an audience with King Pufflegum.

"Wait." [King Puffllegum]

Noel stops moving, knelt back down in front of the King.

"There's one thing I need you to do" [King Pufflegum]

"What would that be?" [Noel]

With a solemn tone, The King muttered these words.

"I need you to kill Death's heir!" [King Pufflegum]

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