Chương 432: Chapter 405. Apologies Between Friends

" Huh? Again?" I voiced my thoughts as I looked around. Again, the red light appeared and disappeared! Also, Alice, Ruby and Cynthia were blushing for some reason!? What the hell is going on!? This isn't normal! Wait! Cynthia was just trying to find out why I was burned! She's forgotten! That's a win! But still... The light..." Hm? What's the matter, Matthew?" Charlotte called out to me, she saw me looking around the room. Am I going crazy? Did they really not see any of it?" The red light... It came again!"

Charlotte looked like she had no idea what I was talking about? What the hell? Did the Elves actually do something to me?" No. They failed spectacularly at that, John. Don't worry about the red light, if anything, you should take this as a sign of good fortune. Cynthia's forgotten about your idiotic tactic with the Angel's Spear. Now you just need Ruby to stand up so you can too." Angela's voice reverberated in my mind. So... The red light is real... But I shouldn't worry about it? Do I have that right?" Yes.

Now then... Ruby! Off! Now!" Angela was angry for some reason... Regardless, I guess I should get out of this position... Before Cynthia remembers what she was doing before the light... I quickly turned to a blushing Ruby, who was currently straddling me... Wait... This position... Now that I think about it, it's kind of dangerous in a few ways... Oh no! She's moving! I need to separate us!" Uhm... Ruby... Can I stand up now?"" Hm?..." Ruby looked back at me while blushing... Seriously...

What did that red light do!?

"!!!" She took a look up and down and figured out that we were, more or less, in the cowgirl position. I saw her eyes nearly pop out of her head and without a second to breath, she had already jumped off of me. She began to fan herself as Alice and Cynthia put a hand on each of her shoulders. I guess it is embarrassing to a degree... But to be fair, she was just glad I was still alive." Okay... So, I can trust that you 3 aren't going to try and storm Alfheim any time soon, right?"

To my words, the 3 musketeers all nodded their heads to me. I nodded my own head and said the first thing that came to my mind." Good... I'm thankful for your feelings, but I'd never want any of you to risk yourselves like that. If any of you had gotten hurt or worse... Well, I'm just glad I was able to get free when I could. I'm going to head back to Sarah and Anna now. Get some sleep, I'm sure tomorrow will be hectic." With what... I had to say "finished", I guess... I quickly walked to the door.

As I walked outside, I noticed something... What I thought would happen is that all of the girls would head back home, but instead... / Tap. Tap. Tap. Tap. Tap. / I looked behind me to confirm the noise. All 4 of the girls were following me out the door." Wait!"" Hm? What's the matter, Matthew?" Cynthia quickly called out to me." Weren't you guys going to go to sleep?"" Hm? What do you mean? Obviously, we're going to make sure you make it back home safe and sound!

And from now on, you should always travel with at least 2 armed Guards." The tale has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the violation." Huh? What do you mean? I'm back in Paradise, I should be fine. People have more important things to do than Guar-" press..." Shush!"

"?" Cynthia quickly ran up to me and pressed a finger to my lips." Matthew. Let's look at the facts, shall we?" I tilted my head to the left as Cynthia looked me directly in my eyes." 1. You're a Marquess of Diablos, we have a finite amount of them. By the latest count, I believe 16, counting you. That's rare. Even more so considering you're Married to Sarah, who's the 1st Princess of Diablos.

Whether you like it or not, that makes you Royalty by Marriage, even if Big Sis abdicated her Status to Marry you, this isn't going to matter to our enemies, since everyone knows how deeply my Parents value us, their Children. 2. You're a Paladin. An extremely Rare Job with very Powerful Abilities. 3.

You've created the fastest growing Business in all of Diablos with Roseland Products and you currently oversee the Development of the fastest growing Territory in all of Diablos, not only that, but you've been able to do it with no aid from the Government or your neighbors. ARE YOU STARTING TO UNDERSTAND WHY SOMEONE WOULD TARGET YOU!?" I leaned back as I felt like Cynthia was inching closer and closer with every word... By the end of her explanation, I feel like I resembled a boomerang more than a person." Okay...

Okay... I'll put in the program... But I'm sure there won't be that many takers... I live a pretty boring life after all..." I agreed to Cynthia's idea, but for some reason, all the girls looked at me in disbelief?" What?"" Yo-" / Whoop! / Cynthia was about to say something, but then Alice covered her mouth." We're just shocked you agreed so easily."" Well... Cynthia made a solid case... I guess?"" Well! This has been a net positive. Also, don't be so sure about the volunteers! I'm sure many will!

I'll even be throwing my hat in the ring!"" But, Ruby, you're already Guarding Emily, right? How would you have time to Guard me during the day? Wait! Now that I think about it, you're already with me for most of the day anyways. Doesn't that make you kind of my Guard as well? I mean, even though it's not Official? Maybe I should increase your pay?""

Well, a pay raise would always be nice, but as for Guarding you, yes, I am technically Guarding you, but my main concern while working is Emily's safety, even though the Humans have done a great job emigrating to Paradise, that doesn't mean all Demons will be happy with it. I've seen the looks Emily receives whenever I walk her home. Honestly, it makes me want to have her move in with me. Flare and I share a home now, it might be better to have Emily live with us, we can protect her around the clock.""

Have you asked her if she'd like to do that?" I looked at Ruby as I happened to agree with her assessment and asked her the obvious question. Her reaction was a strange mix of shyness and embarrassment." Well... I was going to bring it up after you had gotten back from the Summit and since then... Well... We've had a lot of screaming matches trying to figure out what to do next... I think I need to apologize to Emily first... I called her a coward a few days ago."" Well... I'll help you with that.

Also, for what's it's worth, Ruby. Sometimes the obvious answer can be the worst one. Taking a moment to think things through is a good idea."

"... Yes... I know... Now..."" Okay. I'm sure you both can get through this. Someone once said to me that fighting with each other shows just how close people are to each other. I think that fits well here, I mean, when's the last time a Demon and a Human had an argument where one side thought about apologizing after? I'd say no one alive has ever seen something like that before."" I just hope she'll accept it..." Ruby began to touch her index fingers together.

To think, the first time I met her, she was more than happy to get into a fight with Sarah... Well, I guess it just means she's comfortable enough to show us her different sides now? Or at least I hope that's the case." I also need to apologize to Sarah, Anna and Emily... And you too, Charlotte... I was... Wrong... Really wrong. I was wrong for screaming at you all as well... I was just so-"" I know, Alle, it's okay." Alice apologized to Charlotte right in front of me.

I don't know exactly what happened, but it looks like a lot was said while I was gone." She's not the only one, Charlotte. I'm sorry as well. I shouldn't have been so stubborn... I see that now." Cynthia joined in on the apologies to Charlotte." And I need to apologize too, Charlotte."" But, Ruby... You didn't say anything to me?"" No... But I thought it, I didn't defend you either. I was your Friend, and I was too angry and worried to remember that. I'm sorry, Charlotte."

Ruby finished off the apologies to Charlotte. As an onlooker, it was quite strange to see all 3 of them bow their heads to Charlotte in apology to her. Charlotte raised her hands in a hurry to all 3 of them." I accept all of your apologies, and I'm sure Sarah, Anna and Emily will as well. So, let's all get back to them. They're all going to be more than happy at the present we're bringing them. They'll accept your apologies in no time! Now then, come on! Let's get back to the mansion! Right, Matthew!?"

Charlotte accepted the apology quite quickly. I nodded my head to her, and we started to make our way back to the mansion. I wonder if Sarah and Anna are still awake?