Chapter 229
Taking out a bow was something I usually did……. Could it be because of the item I used? But there were no side effects written on the item, were there?
“You’re so nonchalant? You almost died if it wasn’t for me.”
“Ah……. Thank you.”
“Do you even know what you’re thanking me for?”
“No.”
“Seriously, you’re so stupid.”
Meliana let go of my hand. Only then did I realize that Meliana had been holding my hand tightly.
Why was she holding my hand, anyway……?
“What’s that expression? You don’t even know why I was holding your hand?”
“Yeah…….”
“Don’t tell me, your head isn’t messed up, is it? I heard there are sometimes aftereffects like that.”
There are cases like that? That shouldn’t happen…….
As I remained dazed, Meliana sighed.
“I gave you my mana, sister.”
“Huh……?”
“I shared my mana with you. I’m also very tired right now, and all I did was hold your hand, so I could only give you a little.”
At Meliana’s words, I unnecessarily looked at my hand. She said she gave me mana, but I felt no difference at all. My whole body was still hot and aching.
Ah, so that’s why. I keep feeling dazed…….
“Come on, it’s not like I can go any further with you, sister.”
“Why not?”
“Wh-what? Are you asking that with a clear head?”
Meliana raised her voice. Surprised by her sudden rise in tone, I cringed my shoulders.
“I’m just, curious…….”
It was when I looked at Meliana, feeling a little wronged. She was glaring at me with a flushed face, then let out a deep sigh and shook her head.
“Never mind. You really don’t seem to be in your right mind, so just go back to sleep. It seems like we’ve passed the crisis.”
Then she pushed my shoulder. It wasn’t a strong push, but I instantly found myself lying back down on the bed.
“I’m not sleepy.”
“What are you saying? Your eyes are half-closed. Go to sleep quickly.”
Then she pulled the blanket up to my neck.
“It’s hot…….”
“Ah, seriously. Just go to sleep!”
Why is she getting angry and making a fuss……?
Reluctantly, I looked up at the sky. An unfamiliar ceiling was visible.
But I wasn’t particularly curious about the location. My body was too hot and utterly exhausted for that.
As I sank into the soft bed, my eyelids grew heavy again.
“I must be truly insane. What’s so pretty about her that I would share my mana……?”
I vaguely heard Meliana’s murmuring, but that was all. After that, the world became silent again.
* * *
“You’re awake.”
When I opened my eyes again, Killis was the one who greeted me. I paused for a moment before speaking.
“Have you been here the whole time?”
“No. I came after Her Highness the Second Princess left.”
“Meliana came and went?”
“Don’t you remember?”
“It’s vague, but…….”
Now that I think about it, I did seem to have a conversation, but it’s blurry.
‘I didn’t say anything strange, did I?’
I felt a little uneasy, but since it didn’t seem like I had made any particular mistakes, I looked at Killis again and asked.
“By the way, where is this?”
“It’s the Elven Village. We are grateful that they have given us a place to stay. The same goes for Lord Reno and Lord Isaac.”
“Are they both safe?”
“Yes. Both sustained some internal injuries, but nothing particularly dangerous. They’ll recover quickly if they rest, just like Your Highness.”
“What about the other elves?”
“They also have some minor injuries, but most are fine.”
“That’s a relief…….”
It was then, as I sighed with relief, that a part of my conversation with Meliana suddenly came to mind.
“Um, Killis?”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
“It’s not exact, but I think Meliana told me I had mana depletion. Is that right?”
“That’s correct. I know it was a bit dangerous for you, but Her Highness the Second Princess showed generosity. Of course, Her Highness cannot fully aid your recovery, but it must have helped.”
“I see. I should thank her later then.”
I murmured, then looked at Killis again and said.
“And Killis.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
“I’m truly sorry.”
“What…”
Killis asked me back, not bothering to hide his surprise.
“Are you talking to me?”
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