Surprising Even Breathing

29 – I am Demesis, the second prince of the Drake Kingdom. A dragonian who knows forgiveness.

Sillian’s apology was missing two things.

The first is, why did Broa follow me to an empty place behind the training ground where I was exercising alone?

Second, I wondered if I was hurt by the fire magic.

Aside from those two facts, I was only wishing that I had done something wrong.

This is what Broa is saying because she doesn’t want to be hit back by me.

The fact that if I counterattacked, I would die, was something that most living beings knew by instinct.

Then, the purpose of this apology is, of course, the safety of Broa.

I want to be sure that I will not die even if I return to the academy special class and face me.

Originally, I do not hold a grudge against those who attack me.

It was so much fun to approach and interact with me in that way.

Then it didn’t matter that Broa had followed me and attacked me.

Also, the fact that I could have been hurt by fire magic didn’t matter.

In fact, even if I was hit by that fire magic, I would never get hurt, and no matter how much Broa tried to surprise me, I was just happy.

Therefore, I did not question his omission.

It’s because if you keep asking about such things, the other person will feel burdened.

Just as I didn’t ask the assassin why he wanted to kill me or who wanted to kill me when I was living in the palace, I’ll skip the details.

The important thing is to make Broa not be afraid of me and keep attacking like now.

It was necessary to reassure the opponent as much as possible.

Even so, you shouldn’t show interest in Broa too much.

When I asked the assassin who came to the palace to keep trying, he got scared and never came again.

I have to pretend to be moderately indifferent, but I have to be gentle so that I don’t feel uncomfortable about attacking me.

You have to be forgiving here. And the flaws need to be exposed.

I need to encourage her to keep attacking me without pressure.

It was necessary to pick out the words.

“You mean you attacked me and you were rather surprised?”

He responded to Silian’s words in a soft, quiet tone.

“Yeah, yes. Who would dare to attack Demesis? You’ve made a terrible mistake and you’re struggling to solve it. If Demesis is so lenient, Broa will devote all her heart to ask you for her sins and pay the blame.”

Silian, with a serious and worried expression.

I would have been afraid to even talk to myself.

However, since there was a situation with Broa, he gathered up the courage and lowered his head, and continued to speak in the lowest and most humble manner possible.

I intend to be very lenient to reassure them.

Also, I won’t ask about the deep circumstances to pretend I’m not interested.

“I have already forgiven her. So you don’t have to worry so much, you don’t have to tremble because I’m afraid. Do you know why I personally brought her to the infirmary when she had passed out? I already knew that she had made a mistake out of fear of me, and I knew that anyone who stood in front of me would be frightened and go mad. I forgive everything and understand your situation, so you don’t have to worry about it. It’s all little things.”

“Sah, you mean little things? Are you saying you’ve already forgiven everything?”

“Yes. I am Demesis, the second prince of the Drake Kingdom. A dragonian who knows forgiveness. When she says she’s terrified, it really hurts me. Tell her everything is fine.”

Silian didn’t believe my words, so she lowered her head and blinked her eyes.

He is stronger than anyone else and emits a bloody spirit, but the words that come out of my mouth are generous and soft, just like marshmallows.

I wouldn’t have thought that even I would be forgiven so easily.

“Go, thank you. I am sorry that Broa made a mistake to this person, and I am deeply moved that he forgave Broa and took me to the infirmary out of concern. I, Silian, and the Broa siblings have received indelible grace from Demesis for the rest of my life.”

“That’s too much praise. It’s something I don’t care about, so you don’t have to worry about it either. I hope that Broa will be able to wash away the sins of her heart.”

“Thank you thank you. Mr Demesis. I, Silian, in the name of the father I respect the most in the world, will definitely return this favor to Demesis. And that would be true of my sister, Broa.”

“Even if it’s okay.”

The conversation flowed very smoothly.

Even though he was sitting in a seat more than 3m away from me, his expression was thrilled as if the meaning was conveyed properly.

*

Silian accommodation near the academy.

Broa was waiting for news from Silian with a trembling heart.

In the basic life magic introduction class, I was going to talk to Demesis and ask what he thought of Broa, but I was very curious about the result.

Isn’t Demesis very angry?

Isn’t it dangerous even for Silian who went to ask about his intentions?

When such worries came to the fore, she wet the bed linen with tears and bit her fingers.

Even then, Silian’s actions, which continued to reassure Broa, and the fact that Demesis actually took Broa to the infirmary calmed her down.

maybe things will work out

Silian, who is usually wise and well-spoken, might be able to convince Demesis.

Maybe you can forgive him.

I might be able to live

After having hope like that, I calm myself down.

The image of the burning Demesis seen at the back of the training ground remained in Broa’s mind as a terribly frightening and terrifying memory, but he hoped that he would show some mercy.

That way, Demesis won’t persist in Broa’s nightmares, and the afterimage of the twisted-necked Great Grizzly Bear will stop warning her that you too will die soon.

For Broa, Demesis was a trauma and a fear she could not shake off for the rest of her life.

Click.

Silian opened the door and came in while I was imagining, worrying, sad, and weeping without knowing how much time had passed.

“Oh, brother?”

My brother’s face looks relieved.

He had a cool, bright smile.

Broa’s eyes widened.

Did things go well?

“Oops. you stupid.”

“ouch!”

As soon as Silian entered, he hit Broa on the bangs with a bean.

It didn’t hurt, but Broa, wondering why he was beaten, looked up at him with a frown on his crying face.

“You made me suffer because of you worrying for nothing.”

“?”

“Demesis, is he going to eat you? You’re going to come after me and twist my neck? Aww, this iron man. Can you misunderstand such a wonderful person as you please?”

Silian put a hand on his side and spoke in an admonishing manner.

When Broa had an accident as a child, it was the familiar attitude of her brother, who often nagged at her while covering up the incident.

“What did your father say when he usually taught you? Didn’t I say that we should not judge people only by their appearance, but look at their inner self? You are my father who emphasized the inside so much, what did you learn?”

“huh?”

“Demesis-nim might look very scary and terrible on the outside. In fact, I was reluctant enough to even approach him when I was dealing with him. However, as a result of the conversation, Demesis-nim’s heart was as wide as the hahahahae. It was like seeing my father.”

Saying that it was like seeing his father, a warrior, to Silian was the greatest compliment he could give, as well as a sign of respect and gratitude.

Broa became bewildered at Silian’s evaluation of Demesis, which was completely unexpected.

“He said everything was fine. He said he understands that you made mistakes out of fear, and he said he had already forgiven you for a long time. I even asked how you were doing. He fainted in surprise, so he expressed his concern that he might have suffered a heartache.”

“Gee, really? But, did Demesis-sama really say that?”

“I went directly to class and asked. I went and confirmed the facts myself.”

“uh?”

Silian tapped his chest to confirm it again.

A tear fell from Broa’s dried eyes as she watched him.

It was hard for her to make any expression at the words that were so surprising.

He had never even considered the fact that Demesis was worried about her heart.

Bloa who became like a surprised rabbit.

Open your eyes wide and wet your cheeks with endlessly flowing tears.

It wasn’t because I was sad and afraid like before.

Traces of relief and surprise.

As if her heart was broken, her expression brightened, and water leaked from her eyes.

“I, I, really? Did you really? You didn’t mean to kill me? You forgave that very day? Rather, you asked me if I was okay?”

“Is that so? You alone misunderstood Demesis as a scary and dangerous person, attacked him alone, and even burned him with fire magic, but he forgave you. He’s a great Dragonian who doesn’t care about that. It is just rude for you to hide here in fear and without a word of apology.”

“Oh, did you? Did you?”

Broa keeps asking if it’s real like an idiot.

Silian conveyed Demesis’ words step by step until she understood.

He appeased her so that she would not be afraid of Demesis, and cleared up any misunderstandings she had.

“Uh, huh? It really was. It was like that.”

Demesis had never attacked her.

Broa unilaterally harmed him, and he even helped her by taking her to the infirmary.

Broa was embarrassed, embarrassed, relieved, embarrassed, and various complex emotions surged into her heart, and her expression changed colorfully.

The nightmare that Demesis was chasing fades, and the Great Grizzly Bear, whose head was twisted, returns to its original position and roars loudly.

All incidents flowed normally.

With a sigh of relief, Broa put her hands together and drooped her shoulders.

Finally, a small smile appeared on her lips.