Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 327: The Day of Tears
Tauro and his team had taken the killing power of weapons with magic attached to them in stride.
Nevertheless, just to be safe, Tauro decided to bring Aeris to the village of the Dragon People.
Then, the capture team's true sage, who was recuperating for a long vacation, rushed to the situation and treated her, but the wound was worse than they had expected, and Aeris fell into a critical condition.
A little more than two months have passed since then.
“It’s been a little more than two months since ……… ……”
In a room of Marquis Van Dyne’s house, Ankh spoke with a somber look on his face.
Tauro, Ragune, and Ankh were in the room, but Aeris was not there.
“… it’s my fault, I’m sorry…”
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Ragune recalls that time and apologizes to whom it happened to.
“…Let’s stop now. We’ve been doing without Aeris ever since. Today is her birthday. Let’s celebrate it with a smile. ……”
Tauro hated this conversation and he forced a smile on his gloomy expression.
Aeris is no longer on team “Black Golden Wings” now.
The injuries she sustained at that time were that bad.
Then there was a knock at the door and a woman entered.
“Hey guys, it’s my birthday today, so don’t look so gloomy!”
Yes, it was Aeris herself who walked in.
Huh?
Did it seem like she died from her injuries?
I don’t intend it that way.
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However, it was true that the injuries she sustained at that time were not minor, and that she was temporarily in critical condition and in danger.
However, thanks to the efforts of the members of the capture team who immediately rushed to her when we arrived at the village of the Dragon People, and especially to the treatment provided by the True Sage, Aeris was able to survive.
However, she was left with aftereffects and a slight limp in her right leg.
It was really only a slight discomfort on the outside, so she was fine, but as an adventurer, it would slow her down on long journeys and when it came to running, so Aeris left “Black Golden Wings” before her birthday.
“I really wish everyone would stop being so gloomy. I don’t regret it, because I had until my birthday anyway. Don’t beat yourself up over it either, Ragune. I told you it’s harder for me when you look at me like that.”
Aeris, in a dress, walked up to Ragune, who was also wearing a dress, and encouraged her.
“Yeah, I know. I got a little too sentimental myself. Today is also the day of your return to aristocratic society. It's a big day, so let's celebrate.”
Ankh, who was also unusually dressed in formal attire, patted Ragune on the back.
“…… I guess so.”
Tauro agreed.
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Nevertheless, Tauro knows that Aeris cried all day and swelled up because she was forced to retire before her birthday.
It was right after she had made it her new goal to move up to the C rank band before her birthday.
The shock was great.
Besides, Aeris probably felt that if something happened, she could just go back to being an adventurer.
As an adventurer, she felt that “Black Golden Wings” was her place, and that it would be her second home even after she left the group.
But that place is gone.
Given that, one can only imagine the heartache Aeris must be going through.
That's why, even on this auspicious day, Tauro and the others couldn't help but feel heavy when they thought about her.
“Tauro, your expression is really gloomy! Oh God! You know I’m a bit of a blowhard, but if you’re all gloomy, it makes me look like I’m being heartless! Today, you guys are my most important guests outside of the royal family, and I can’t have you looking so gloomy.”
Aeris complained to Tauro while hugging a tearful Ragune.
“I’m sorry. ─ ─ Today is your big day, so everyone, let’s celebrate Aeris!
Tauro smiles and hugs Aeris to wish her a happy birthday.
“Well, I’m off to be the host of the day and welcome the other guests, okay? Everyone enjoy the party at the venue!”
Aeris replied with a smile and left the room.
“Well then, Ragune, Ankh, let's head to the venue. I'd love to introduce you to some of my royal friends today!"
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Tauro decided not to say anything more depressing.
Because that could lead to blaming Ragune.
Since that moment, Ragune had been blaming herself, but Aeris did not blame her.
From Aeris's point of view, it was the monster's fault.
It's absurd to blame Ragune, her companion and best friend.
But Ragune wanted her to blame her.
Otherwise, she seemed to think that her sins would not be forgiven.
With these feelings in her heart, Ragune spent the day with Tauro and the others with a buoyant expression on her face during the party.
Late at night after the party…
Ragune was standing alone on the large terrace of Marquis Van Dyne’s mansion, looking up at the night sky.
Then Aeris appeared.
“……Aeris.”
Ragune notices Aeris’s presence and utters her name.
‘…… Ragune. What can I tell you for you not to blame yourself ……. I don’t want my dear friend to have that look on her face.”
Aeris spoke to Ragune with a sad expression on her face.
“I’m sorry ……. But I have taken away Aeris’s hope. I deserve to be punished.”
Ragune confided to Aeris the thoughts she had been unable to say.
“…… Well, I’ll tell you. If Ragune had been wearing earplugs at the time, I don’t think that would have happened. Besides, even though you’re a dragon person and have almost all resistance to abnormalities, it’s simple to be confused by Harpy’s singing voice! …… Is this okay? But really, you have to understand. I have always loved you and my love for you will never change. You are my best of friends and the best of colleagues. Let me continue to be your friend, okay?”
Aeris told her and embraced Ragune, who was in tears.
The tears that filled Ragune’s eyes were now streaming down as Aeris hugged her.
“I’m really sorry Aeris…!”
She apologized and hugged Aeris, squeezing her.
“It looks like we can get this off your chest now.”
Tauro, who was watching in the shadows, called out to Ankh at his side.
“It's ....... I've been having trouble with my lacrimal gland lately. Sigh."
When Tauro called out to him, Ankh sniffled a little from relief.