Chapter 69

Summary of the previous chapter:

While battling the sudden appearance of the Light God Sanon (affectionately known as Deko-chan), Elenora descended from the sky.

"Yumiera Dorkness! No matter what, you must catch her! Elenora is falling!"

"Huh? Lady Elenora? Falling?"

Hearing Sanon's desperate words, I couldn't help but look up at the sky.

I identified the source of the scream coming from the sky. It was a girl with long blonde hair and a dress, her trademark pigtails undone by the wind pressure.

It was undoubtedly Elenora. Why was she falling?

"Kyaaaaaa!"

"Oh, it really is Lady Elenora."

"Is this the time to be surprised! I can't catch her with my physical abilities. Hurry up!"

"But if you say that, are you going to attack me—"

"I won't!"

As Sanon shouted, her forehead also glowed. It was the shine of a new record.

Caught off guard, I was naturally pierced by the Deko Beam.

"It hurts, it hurts, it hurts."

"Oh! I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

Sanon covered her forehead with her hand and apologized.

While we were having this pointless exchange, Elenora was getting closer to the ground.

I don't understand why the Light God cares about her safety, but if this continues, it will end in a way no one wants.

Sanon looked at me with pleading eyes, but I still didn't move. Neither she nor I were the right person to save Elenora.

"Patrick!"

"I know."

As Patrick raised his hand to the sky, Elenora's falling speed slowed down.

That was his wind attribute magic. Though invisible, she was enveloped in an upward wind, and she should land softly a little away.

I sighed in relief, but it seemed Sanon's inner peace was not so calm.

"Patrick Ashbarton, well done! Yumiera Dorkness, quickly catch Elenora!"

"It's already fine. She should land softly without any injuries."

"What are you being so calm about! Even if it's slow, she will still hit the ground!?"

Wait? Is something wrong with me?

Feeling a bit uneasy, I looked at Patrick, but he was also tilting his head. Yeah, it should be fine.

However, Sanon, still covering her forehead with both hands, pleaded.

"Please. Only you can save Elenora."

"Alright... I understand."

Pressed by her intensity as if she wanted to save the world, I moved to catch Elenora.

Taking a few steps to build momentum, I jumped and caught Elenora, who was at a height of about two stories.

Then we fell freely, and I landed on the ground with both feet.

Elenora was unharmed. She was still screaming loudly. It was painful not to be able to cover my ears with my hands.

"Kyaaaaaa! I'm falling!"

"Um, you're already on the ground."

"...Oh? Yumiera? Did I survive?"

Elenora looked around and realized she was safe, though a bit late.

While scolding the princess who fell from the sky, I gently helped her stand on the ground.

"What happened that made you fall from the sky?"

"...I thought I was going to die."

Elenora's legs were trembling like a fawn. I quickly supported her as she wobbled.

I don't know what happened to her, but she must have been really scared. Even I, who have a body that can withstand re-entry into the atmosphere, remember the fear of falling.

To reassure her that she was safe and that I would protect her even in a crisis, I hugged Elenora tightly.

"Yay! Being alive is the best!"

"...You seem pretty calm?"

"Moreover, I got a hug from Yumiera. Falling from the sky might not be so bad!"

"Ah, you seem fine."

This person, though physically weak, has an incredibly strong mental fortitude. I had forgotten that.

Even though she's a woman, it's embarrassing to be so close. Just as I was about to pull away, I was called from the side.

"You're too close to Elenora! Move away quickly!"

Turning to the side, I saw Sanon, still covering her forehead with both hands, standing very close.

She's giving a lot of orders, telling me to save Elenora and then to move away. Well, I was just about to do that, so I obediently moved away.

Elenora, though looking a bit disappointed, walked steadily. Then she looked at Sanon and said,

"Oh? I feel like I've met you somewhere before..."

"This is our first actual meeting. Good day, Elenora."

"Oh! That voice is the god's! You really came!"

"Until now, it was only through conversation, but I am happy to finally see your face."

Elenora, who has been visiting the church since she came here, is very devout. ...Very devout? Anyway, it's clear that she is a devoted follower of the Sanon faith.

However, I didn't think she had actually conversed with a god. I thought it was impossible to hear a god's voice until this morning.

That's right, I remember. Yesterday, Elenora said she heard the god's voice, warning her to be cautious of Yumiera. It wasn't just a hallucination.

Sanon, talking to Elenora, looked happy. The joy was so overwhelming that light was leaking from between her fingers, which were covering her forehead.

Thinking that I might get hit by another Deko Beam if I interrupted, I still spoke to her.

"I heard about the divine revelation yesterday. You told Elenora to be cautious of me, right?"

"That's correct. Yumiera Dorkness, you should keep your distance from Elenora."

As she turned to face me, Sanon's expression turned stern.

I can't just say "yes" obediently. I've decided to take care of Elenora for life.

"Please give me a reason. Elenora is my best friend."

"The reasons... are many. First, you have a bad influence on Elenora. Also, Elenora is my important follower before being your best friend."

"I don't have a bad influence. Sanon, you sound like an overprotective father. And it's not just a best friend, it's a best friend."

"Wasn't Elenora falling from the sky also your fault? And I've known her longer. I only started talking to her yesterday."

I was falsely accused. I would never push Elenora off from the sky.

Thinking that I should ask Elenora herself, I looked at her, but she seemed happy, ignoring our argument. I listened to her muttering.

"Hehe, best friend... Being able to talk to a god feels like a dream..."

"Cute. She's my friend."

"Cute. She's my follower."

No, no, if it's a god and a best friend, the best friend should be on top, right? I immersed myself in a sense of superiority.

When I checked to see her sulking, Sanon also had a triumphant look.

We need to decide who gets to have Elenora... but first, I need to clear my name.

"Lady Elenora, why were you in the sky?"

"I was riding Ryu, and then—"

"See! It's the dragon's fault. It's Yumiera Dorkness's fault."

Before Elenora could finish speaking, Sanon interrupted, like a demon cutting off a head.

So that's it, Elenora fell from Ryu... As his guardian, I should take responsibility.

"While flying, a pillar of light suddenly appeared! It was very close! Ryu, who was bathed in the light, started thrashing in pain... and I was thrown off."

The pillar of light must have been the one Sanon used to attack me.

So she's the mastermind behind the Elenora falling incident. And she even made Ryu suffer.

Ryu, who shares the same dark attribute as me, must have been in a lot of pain. Even as an aftereffect, that pillar of light had tremendous power.

I looked around to see if he was okay... and there he was.

He was watching from a distance. He seemed to be flying normally, and his body seemed fine, just shocked and in pain.

Our eyes met, and I waved my hand lightly to let him know Elenora was safe and that it was okay to stay away if he was scared.

Then I turned to the real culprit, Sanon, and said,

"The one who created the pillar of light is the most at fault."

"No, if Elenora hadn't been riding the dragon—"

"Are you making excuses? Aren't you ashamed to call yourself the Light God?"

"But I—"

As I glared at her like a gangster, Sanon seemed to become dejected.

I took a step closer to question her further, but Elenora stepped in between us.

"Yumiera! You shouldn't bully the god!"

"No, I'm not bullying her—"

"Elenora! As expected, my follower!"

Sanon, suddenly becoming assertive upon realizing Elenora was on her side, stepped closer to me, her forehead glowing.

"As I've said many times, you should keep your distance from Elenora. Do you think you can defeat my light?"

"God, I have no intention of leaving Yumiera!"

"Lady Elenora! As expected, my best friend!"

Elenora turned around to face Sanon. She was indeed on my side. Moreover, she cleverly positioned herself to protect me from the Deko Beam.

The Light God suddenly became meek, and the light on her forehead faded. She said in a sad voice,

"I'm doing this for Elenora's sake..."

"No matter what the god says, I don't want to leave my friend."

"Even you, Elenora... I... I..."

Sanon's eyes became vacant, and she seemed strange.

Feeling a sense of crisis, I stepped in front of Elenora.

I confirmed Patrick's position. He was behind Sanon, ready to trap her if necessary.

If things got out of hand, I would evacuate Elenora, and Patrick would hold her back.

As we exchanged glances, Sanon suddenly started crying. Large tears streamed down her cheeks.

"So Elenora chooses Yumiera Dorkness... You will marry Yumiera Dorkness and spend your life together... I won't accept it, I won't accept it..."

Huh? Me and Elenora getting married? No way.

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