Arisugawa managed to return safely to his companions.
We decided to head for our next destination, with the villagers sending us off.
“Speaking of which, you sure get saved a lot, don’t you?”
As Nina said, whenever I found myself in a tight spot, there was always someone to lend me a hand.
“There are kind people, you know. That’s why we fight. Anyway, I wish I could have met an Ancient Species Harpy.”
They had asked me to keep it a secret, but I ended up telling my companions. I thought that beating around the bush would only make them more suspicious.
“Hey, hey, was it similar to Piyo?”
“N-no, I don’t think so.”
Piyo looked disappointed. But it really wasn’t similar. I told them it was an ancestor of the Flower Harpy, but it didn’t look like Piyo. After that, Elana asked me for details, and we continued our journey as usual. It was daytime now, so vampires probably wouldn’t attack.
After proceeding for a while, we decided to take a break near a stream we found along the way. At this rate, we might reach our destination before sunset. I checked the map again, and it seemed we weren’t that far. The next village was closer to Shindo. It looked like we could finally return to our starting point.
I sat down on a fallen tree and drank the tea they made for me. The journey was full of hardships, but it was still fun to be with so many companions like this. Even now, they were all excitedly chatting in front of me. Suddenly, I thought I heard a rustling sound behind me.
I looked back, but no one was there. It was probably just a squirrel or a rabbit passing by.
“Oh, a letter has fallen here. It’s Hiroaki’s. Please don’t lose it.”
Pauline said as she handed me the letter. She was holding a white envelope. Hmm, did I have such a letter? Perhaps that was the sound of me dropping it just now.
“Huh? Ah, thank you.”
“Hehehe, who is it from? Could it be a love letter?”
Pauline narrowed her eyes and laughed gleefully. No way, no way, besides, I don’t remember having it. For the time being, I opened the seal and read it.
To Pochi-chan,
How dare you run away. Don’t get cocky, you mere human. I was planning to present you to my Older Brother. Well, it’s fine. My Older Brother also told me not to chase after you. But you’ve disgraced us, so don’t think this will end lightly.
Also, the blood was delicious. We’ll definitely catch you, so be prepared.
From Aria
This was a letter from those Vampire sisters. Damn it, when did they leave it? Or did it get mixed in with my luggage? My companions gathered when they noticed the letter I was holding.
“What’s that? Who’s it from?”
“It’s a letter from the vampires who kidnapped me. It seems they’re not giving up.”
I read the letter aloud. Everyone frowned and exchanged glances.
“But it says not to pursue, so they probably won’t attack for a while.”
As Philiana said, they probably wouldn’t come now. However, with this, my situation has been conveyed to my Older Brother. There’s a possibility the Boss himself might come. Well, whatever, I’ll focus on the journey for now. Thinking that, I tried to put the letter away when I noticed another one was stacked with it.
“Huh, there’s another one. What’s this, it looks like some kind of poem.
Hear my words,
I am your sea, your sky, your earth.
I am your world, your everything.
You shall desire me with all your heart and vow to offer your love for a lifetime.
My name is Arisugawa Hiroaki. With this name, let us exchange vows of love.”
I read it through, but I didn’t understand it at all. What’s this, like a wedding vow? And for some reason, my name is written on it. I don’t remember telling anyone. Perhaps when I taught Rune, another Werewolf heard it.
“What’s this, it’s a strange message.”
“…”
Huh, it’s strangely quiet. No reaction at all. When I looked up from the letter, everyone there was staring intently at me.
“What’s wrong? Is there something on my face?”
“Yes, there is. Cute eyes, nose, and mouth.”
Philiana chuckled. Huh, what does that mean? Are they teasing me? I put the letter in my bag and stood up.
“I didn’t understand it well. Well, let’s just go for now.”
“W-wait. Let’s rest a little longer.”
Pauline hugged me tightly from the side.
“Yes, Hiro-san, you must be quite tired. Please sit down.”
Philiana pushed me by the shoulder, so I sat down leaning against her as she said. I was hugged tightly from behind. Wait a minute, what’s going on?
“Um… Philiana, is something wrong?”
“What’s wrong? It’s only natural for a wife to heal her husband, isn’t it?”
