Chương 241: Chapter 24: "Yu Goes to Give Warning"

"Alright. It's healed." I vigorously removed the bandages wrapped around my whole body and tried throwing light punches and kicks as a test. Perhaps because my body learned and adapted after experiencing those terrifyingly fast movements firsthand. I feel much lighter than before.

"Yup. Perfect."

"You have quite a childish side too, don't you?" Watching my movements like a martial arts demonstration closely, Karla smiled warmly. I inadvertently looked away out of embarrassment.

"Because I'm a kid. Technically."

"Come to think of it, you were younger."... I feel like she's getting overly familiar lately. Though it's a good sign she's becoming cheerful like before. Right. Since I'm healed, maybe I'll try that.

"Karla. Come here a bit."

"Yes." I hold my hand toward her as she approaches. And mentally command her to move. Then, just as I envisioned, she slowly raised her hand. Not understanding what happened to her body, Karla is confused.

"Ah, eh? Why!? My hand, moving on its own!?"

"I see. This is trouble." His ability—he called it [Domination], was it? It seems to be an ability to manipulate the target at will. What a disgusting ability.

"What did you do...!?"

"Just something like a little charm. Don't worry." Which means. Having clumsy collaborators is counterproductive in front of him. If they get controlled, it's over.

"Vitterweitz. That guy can do this too." Though he is the original.

"The man you said defeated you?"

"Yeah. From here on, I'll fight alone. You focus only on rear support. Never appear in front of him. Got it?" Stolen from its rightful place, this narrative is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings.

"Understood. Fufu. You're worried about me?"

"Not really. It's because you'd be a hindrance." Should I leave the [Domination] on her as it is? I don't intend to manipulate her. But priority might work, and she might be able to escape double [Domination] from him. It's just hopeful observation though. Now. I want to plan countermeasures against him in this forest for a while, but first thing to do is...

"I'm going to Sacris. You return to the capital. Probe the enemy's movements within a reasonable range."

"Yes. I'll do it perfectly! But, wait a minute."

"What."

"Can you close your eyes for a bit?"

"? Yeah." Without understanding clearly, I did as told—. The sensation of soft lips touched my forehead. I was kissed. Then, warm magic power wrapped my body. It seems some kind of magic was cast. Surprised, I opened my eyes, and her face showing a devilish smile was reflected in front of me.

"What did you..."

"Just a little charm." And, I was hugged.

"... Be careful."

"... Yeah. I will." Hugging her back firmly, I used Teleportation Magic. The destination was Milia's house in the Noble District. I have business with her, who is recuperating at home. Passing through the gate with a family crest depicting a blue flower, I entered. Seanne, the only maid serving the Lemak family, appeared and welcomed me. I had her guide me to Milia's room. In Milia's room, her mother Terelia was by her side. A youthful person with the same beautiful silver hair as Milia. Milia was lying on the bed.

When our eyes met, she showed a slightly awkward smile. Terelia welcomed me warmly with a polite demeanor.

"Oh my. Isn't it Yu-kun. You came to talk to my Milia again."

"Sorry for the intrusion."

"Thank you. Really, my child is shy. After such a terrible thing happened, she still can't speak..." Milia looks down with a dejected face. She was getting better little by little, but she hadn't recovered her voice yet.

"Oh right. Alice-chan was looking for you worriedly. She came here too." Ah, I see. That's right. If I disappear for nearly two weeks without permission, she would worry to death.

"I see. I'll make sure to show my face later."

"That would be good. Then, I leave Milia to you." With a knowing smile, Tereria left the room hurriedly. When we were alone, I approached Milia, who sat up on the bed, and sat next to her. 『Milia. It's been a while. 』 When I sent my thought, Milia's voice of the heart returned. She was furious with worry. 『Yu! Where on earth did you go, disappearing suddenly? Alice was extremely worried too! 』 This is telepathy using my heart's ability. I can do this with someone who has opened their heart to me.

It was a conversation method devised for her who cannot speak. It seems she can speak fluently without stuttering if it's the voice of her heart. 『My bad. Various things happened. 』 『You were doing something reckless again, weren't you? You. 』 I am stared at with jittery eyes. I was weak to this gaze of hers. Enduring while feeling awkward. Softening her eyes fuu, she made a relieved face. 『Anyway, I'm glad you're safe. 』 『Sorry for worrying you. 』 After that, we chatted for a while.

Having been apart for a while, there seemed to be a lot to talk about. I was mainly on the listening side. She must be happy because she can only have a proper conversation with me right now. I spoke about the circumstances while I was out, wrapping it in oblate terms. About Vitterweitz, and his danger, I spoke honestly to some extent. Because I thought it would be easier to bring up the main subject that way. And gauging the timing, I told her my business. 『Milia. Stay away from Sacris for a while.

Take your family and Alice and go on a trip or something. Leave this country and go somewhere far away. 』 『Why is that? 』 The reason is clear. It is already clear that he is targeting Edel. This town adjacent to it—. I couldn't help but have a bad premonition bordering on conviction. 『Probably, this place—will become a battlefield. 』