Chapter 89 The Boy's Confusion And Yumie's Resolve
I never thought I would see this child again── Gray thought as he was making a charm.
At the same time, it made him incredibly happy that she could accept the suddenly appearing person (him) without suspicion and let him help with such an important task.
(But still, why is that guy here...)
Coras from the Golden Fox clan suddenly appeared before Gray and asked one thing.
'Do you want to see that girl again?'
He did want to see her.
However, at the same time, no matter how much his master told him to listen to him properly, he didn't want to follow any orders that would harm that girl.
For that reason, Gray shook his head vigorously, and Coras whispered this.
──I'm not planning to tell you to do anything. Anyway, it's just a wait-and-see approach for a while, so feel free to do as you like. Of course, keep our matters confidential, okay?
──He said.
He really don't know if he will end there.
However, when she said he could do as he pleased, his desire to see that girl became uncontrollable, and before he knew it, he had come this far.
"Gray, what's wrong?"
"Uh... oh, yeah. It's nothing"
Called by Yumie, Gray quickly turned his face away.
For the first time in his life, someone who thanked him for what he did.
Someone who smiled at him and said he was saved.
Just by talking to Yumie, Gray felt like he could forget all the bad things.
He wants to be more helpful to this child.
He hope he can be of help to her and that she will smile at him again.
"Um... this isn't just a charm, it's a transmitter, right? ...What is it used for?"
That's why Gray asked himself this question, though in a low voice.
Hearing this, Yumie's eyes widen.
"You understand it? ...Don't tell anyone, okay?"
'Shhh,' Yumie gestures with her finger over her mouth.
Even that casual gesture was cute, Gray thought, but on the other hand, he was evaded as to its purpose.
He still haven't been completely trusted. Even though he knew it was natural, it made his heart ache.
"Well, it depends on how it's used... but with this type of magic tool, I think a magic circle like this would increase sensitivity and, above all, make it easier to write."
"Is that so? ...Ms. Monica!"
When she tried to draw it on paper, it seemed that Yumie couldn't make a judgment, so another girl was called over.
Unlike Yumie, Monica maintains a constant wariness towards Gray, but her eyes widen at the magic circle he prepared.
"...I see, if we omit this part and replace it with this... hmm, I can't believe this would work. Magic tools and magic are definitely different things, aren't they?"
"Does it seem okay?"
"Yes, I don't think there are any problems... but it's really weird, isn't it? This level of magic tool technology was only held by a select few even in Ortria... I mean, probably just the Neithardt family."
Monica's gaze became even more menacing.
──Has she noticed?
Gray's heart began to race.
However, Yumie defended him.
"Come on, Ms. Monica, Gray is scared, you know? You shouldn't glare at him like that."
"You say that, but Ms. Yumie, this child is just too suspicious. About the origin she mentioned earlier, I'm not sure if it's true..."
When Gray came here, he was told to use a different surname, "Reinhardt."
They are a wandering family going around the countries of the world for the sake of magic research.
It sounds too fishy.
Monica's suspicions are understandable.
Yumie still had a smile on her face.
"Don't worry, he's not a bad boy."
Why? Gray wanted to ask.
There is nothing to trust.
On the contrary, he has so many suspicious points that it would be unnatural for her not to suspect him, so why is she the one who suspected him?
"Don't worry, Gray"
He wonders if she'll give him such a dazzling smile.
"I 'believe' in you"
"Ms. Yumie, why are you protecting him?"
"Yes?"
"It's about Gray. Ms. Yumie must know that child is suspicious, right? Why are you accepting him?"
The night Gray arrived.
Waiting for the moment Thea fell asleep, Monica asked Yumie.
It's true that Yumie has a tendency to be overly trusting, but even so, this time it's gone too far.
When asked what she was thinking, Yumie looked down sadly.
"I know. I mean, something like that just happened to me... I understand that not everyone in this world is a good person."
It was only 3 months ago that Alvine Neithardt almost killed both her and Rifine.
No matter how kind Yumie is, those bitter memories are still etched in her mind.
"That's why I can't forgive it. Someone is using Gray to plot something."
"Huh...?"
"Gray himself is a good child. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been making such a guilty face for so long... looking at me with those pleading eyes."
Even from Yumie's perspective, Gray is too suspicious.
Suspicious beyond belief.
Time and again, he showed emotions akin to guilt and remorse, appearing surprised each time Yumie defended him.
As if he was a villain who was naturally suspect──like he knew the moment he was deemed so, he would be judged.
"There is no doubt that someone is using Gray. I cannot forgive that person."
Yumie still can't decide if he has a weakness or something else.
But whatever the circumstances, Yumie felt anger towards someone who would use a child like that to commit evil deeds without ever showing her face.
"Even if we chase Gray away or interrogate him, he'll just be cut off like a lizard's tail. That would be too sad for Gray... and the real mastermind would be left free to run."
Yumie clenched her fist and looked straight at Monica.
Striked by his sincere and powerful gaze, Monica thought.
Even if her hands and feet are disabled, even if she lose the ability to fight.
After all, Yumie is truly a strong person.
"Please, Ms. Monica. In order to protect Gray, Thea, and all the beastmen... lend us your strength."
"Of course, Ms. Yumie. For you, I would entrust you with all of me."
The two girls made a promise and discussed the actions they needed to take from now on.
They planned to speak to Seius and Duke Cas to explain the situation and secure their cooperation──in just a few days.
A horde of monsters attacked the village of Emerald Cat.
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