After a sigh of regret.
Julius broke free of the spell, and the ice binding his body shattered into pieces, falling to the ground with a crashing sound once more.
"..."
"Achoo..."
My body couldn't adjust to the surrounding temperature for a moment, and it was still cold, which made me shiver.
Even though I was wrapped in a robe, this feeling was absolutely awful.
“K...K...Katia…”
Her voice trembled with cold, and she was breathing heavily and unevenly. Despite wrapping herself in a long robe, she still couldn't stop the heat from escaping.
"Ah... Leon! I'm sorry, I didn't mean to, um... are you alright...?"
Katya was clearly terrified, but her face was still flushed, and she kept her head down, seemingly too embarrassed to look at me.
"Katia, shall we give him a flame?"
"..."
"There's absolutely no need for that! Hiss..."
Upon hearing the word "Julius," I quickly dismissed its idea and asked, "How about another burst of fire?"
How about this? Are you going to give me a rollercoaster of emotions, like fire and ice?
"Katia...it's...it's okay...I'm fine..."
I kept rubbing my arms, trying to calm myself down. This allowed me to gather my magical power, accelerate blood circulation, and gradually restore my normal body temperature.
"Are you really alright, Leon... I noticed you looked very pale!"
Katya was still worried. She looked up, her cheeks slightly flushed, her face filled with concern and guilt.
"It's fine!"
Of course I wouldn't blame her. After all, the culprit was the red-haired girl. Of all things to steal, she had to steal a woman's "panties"!
What kind of weird habit is this?
It's one thing for men, you can explain it by saying they're lustful or perverted, but what's a young girl doing this for?
"Hey! What are you stealing?!"
"Hmph! It's none of your business!"
The red-haired girl glared at me with her big eyes. Although she was also blushing, her tone was unforgiving.
"What an impolite brat!"
However, I have a strange intuition.
If she were to sit down for tea with "Human God," they would surely find themselves inexplicably kindred spirits, since they are both people with perverse tastes.
"Katia! Let's go!"
Now that I've gotten my things back, I don't want to stay in this place full of corruption and bloodshed any longer, so I quickly told Katya to leave.
"oh……"
Katya looked somewhat disappointed; it was clear she really wanted to help the red-haired girl, even though she was the thief who had just stolen her things.
However, I can probably understand why Katia would have such thoughts.
"I want to gain other people's trust and have them recognize my abilities."
She looks exactly like herself back then.
It's not that I didn't want to help the red-haired girl, but facing such a crazy woman...
Just thinking about it sends chills down my spine, let alone facing her again.
"Hey! Kid! Forget about revenge. With your pathetic skills, you'll just be keeping your grandpa company when you die! You should be worrying about his funeral!"
I placed about 2,000 magic crystals on the counter. For her, this was a huge sum of money. Not only could it afford to hold a grand funeral for her loved ones, but the remaining money would be enough for her to live on for a month.
In the days to come, finding a good job and supporting myself in the capital will be no problem at all.
Of course, I'm not some rich kid, so giving her 2000 magic crystals is already the maximum I can give.
If it weren't for Olivia, I probably would have gone to the guild right now to continue worrying about Anna's tuition fees.
"Um... thank... thank you..."
I didn't hear her thank you, not because the red-haired girl's voice was soft, but because Katya and I had already walked outside.
As for the red-haired girl's life afterward, I don't want to interfere. Whether she wants to seek revenge or peacefully arrange her grandfather's funeral, I have done my best to help her.
...
"Um... Leon... why don't you help that girl? She's lost her only family member, it's so pitiful!"
As we strolled through the alley, Katya would pout and complain to me.
"Do you want to hear the truth, Katya?"
I put my hands behind my head and strolled leisurely beside her.
"Uh-huh!"
"Actually, I was already killed by Agatha last night!"
"ah……"
Upon hearing my words, Katya immediately let out a surprised exclamation, tinged with a hint of doubt. I could feel her body tremble slightly.
"..."
I also realized that I couldn't just say half of what I was saying. If she really was killed, then who was standing next to her?
Is it a ghost?
"Well... in short, I was saved by an old man when I was on the verge of death. When I woke up, I was already in a hotel. I came here today to thank the old man properly."
"Is that so...?"
This explanation didn't seem to gain Katia's approval, and her disappointed expression didn't improve at all.
Too.
With an all-around amazing cat like "Julius," she naturally wouldn't be afraid of the crazy woman. Although she might not be able to defeat the crazy woman, getting her out of there unscathed shouldn't be a problem.
but.
I'm different. I don't want to have my stomach cut open again. That feeling is just... terrifying...
"Katia, don't be sad. This is the first time someone has genuinely been kind to you. You should be happy!"
"xxxxxxx"
I could hear Julius speaking, but I couldn't understand a word he was saying.
Whispers between the two of them?
However, seeing that Katya has indeed regained a lot of energy under Julius's guidance makes me sigh.
"Even an animal is better at flirting with girls than I am. What a complete idiot!"
"Katia, where are you planning to go next?"
Now that everything has been recovered, it's time to consider our next steps.
"I'm planning to go home... Staying out too long will cause trouble for Duke Albad..."
"I see..."
Katya was planning to go home, which made me feel a little disappointed. I had thought we would have a romantic date!
Before I knew it, we had reached another fork in the road, the alley where I had met Ilotti.
Katya seems to be parting ways with me here, since the alley on the left does indeed lead to the noble district.
"Well then! Goodbye, Katya!"
Since it's a farewell, the boy should be the one to initiate it.
"Well... goodbye, Leon..."
After receiving a response, I turned around and headed towards the main road.
"Wait a moment!"
However, before he could take two steps, Katya called him back.
"...?"
"That...Leon, shouldn't...should..."
"...?"
Seeing Katya's hesitant and awkward manner, I couldn't help but feel a little doubtful.
"...!"
She was worried that I would tell others that I had seen her panties with cute cartoon bears printed on them.
"Don't worry, Katya, I won't tell anyone that I saw your panties with cute cartoon bears on them!"
"Ah...that's not what I meant!"
"Sigh...what a slowpoke!"
Julius covered his forehead and shook his head helplessly.
"I just don't want to be judged by someone like you!"
but.
It wasn't because of the panties?
What is that?
"Um...can you tell me...Leon's...address?"
Katya seemed to have made up her mind. After hesitating for a long time, she finally spoke up.
"...!"
Yeah, if he doesn't tell her his address, how will Katya find him next time?
Besides, she just mentioned the Duke of Albad? It seems like she's introducing herself!
"I really am a slow-witted, half-baked person."
In a situation like this, how could you let the girl ask the question?
"Uh... I'm staying at the 'Star Moon Hotel'! It's right over on the main road!"
"..."
"Well then! See you next time, Leon!"
After receiving my answer, Katya ran away shyly.
"I really am..."
but.
That's good. In short, I feel very relaxed now.
I don't consider "jealousy" or "humanity/divinity".
My life in another world is only just beginning!
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