"..."
For some reason, I was completely stunned when I heard the girl say that.
At that moment, time seemed to freeze again. My gaze fell on her, and I saw that she was looking down, shy but very resolute.
My thoughts seemed to be pulled back to the scene of the first time I stepped out of the house, riding on Sylvia's shoulders, strolling along the country path.
Humming her mother's tune, she greeted the farmers working in the fields and confidently exchanged names with them.
"yes…"
I used to be very lonely.
I don't know when it started, but I haven't smiled since. I always want to fight alone, and if I can't win, I run away, which only puts the people around me in danger.
The girl before him was so decisive and sincere; if he didn't show some sincerity in return, it wouldn't do.
"So…"
"In that case... I am Leon Cabadorn, and I look forward to your patronage!"
With a smile I hadn't seen in a long time, I extended my hand to the girl, bowed slightly, and paid my respects.
“Um… I… my name is Katya Will… well, you can just call me Katya.”
When it came to the surname, the girl seemed a little hesitant, but I didn't pay it any mind.
"Katia...?"
However, I feel like I've seen the surname "Vil" somewhere before, like "Viljana".
Yes, Virjana!
This is indeed the surname of the Forbidden Witch.
That was a legendary catastrophe that supposedly nearly destroyed the entire world, and the "Seven Great Powers" were the ones who saved the world from this catastrophe and became the most powerful beings in the world.
Compared to the "tidal bore," this world is truly full of disasters.
"It's just a coincidence!"
It's only the first two words that overlap; it's really impolite to make such a hasty judgment about someone.
"Hmm... what's wrong?"
Seeing me deep in thought, Katya seemed to sense something, her brows furrowing slightly, as if she regretted saying the name Will.
"What a lovely name! It sounds so cute!"
However, I didn't know much about the Forbidden Witch. At the time, my thoughts were entirely focused on the "Seven Great Powers," and I only skimmed through the story of the Forbidden Witch.
However, Katya is indeed a good name.
"ah……"
Seeing her suddenly cover her face, I realized that I seemed to have spoken my true feelings again.
It's all Lilith's fault for being so big-headed, constantly making fun of herself, making it impossible for me to have a proper conversation with normal girls.
"Uh... that's not what I meant, I genuinely think it's a great name!"
As expected, manipulating girls is really not my thing.
He didn't inherit any of SEG's skills in this matter; he's really a half-baked amateur.
"Then... it's a promise, let's be friends!"
Katya stood there, tears still clinging to her eyelashes, tilting her small head and smiling at me.
Her white robes fluttered in the wind, and the remaining sunlight shone into the alley, bathing her in a holy and flawless light, as if an angel had descended.
"Yes, it's a promise then! Let's be friends!"
The once quiet alleyway no longer seemed so desolate.
However, the appointed morning is still far off...
...
From Katya, I learned that the red-haired girl I had first encountered was a thief.
No wonder she was in such a hurry. However, I feel very sorry about it, as I clearly had the ability to stop her.
Although Katya didn't care, I still wanted to catch that brat to make amends.
Guided by Julius, they soon learned the red-haired girl's final destination.
Incidentally, "Julius" is the gray and white cat that Katya summons.
Katya doesn't seem to know why it can speak.
When she was very young, she made some kind of contract with "Julius". Although it seemed unreliable, it was a reliable existence.
"Should we get one too?"
I had this thought in my mind: it would be best to get a few more; free henchmen, why not take them?
I also learned from Katia that she was a "half-elf," with an elven mother and a human father.
No wonder it has long ears, yet it doesn't belong to the Elf race.
However, she was unwilling to tell me more about herself, seemingly because it was a very painful memory.
This reminds me of those nobles who used elves as tools to vent their lust.
"Katia? Could it be...?"
"No, no, no..."
Since Katya is unwilling to talk about it, there is no need to press her for details; overthinking will only lead to nothing.
After all, making arbitrary judgments about others will get you struck by lightning!
In such an alley, alone with a man and a woman, it was clear that Katya was very nervous, even though they had already become friends.
However, in the end, she still ended up with the boy she had just met.
This was probably her first time, while for me, it's the opposite; this kind of thing happens every day, so I acted very naturally.
The only half-baked thing is that he can't handle scenes where the character is prone to crying.
"We're here! Julius is right there!"
Katya's silvery voice pulled me back from my aimless reverie.
"Um……"
Looking in her direction, there was indeed a gray and white kitten floating next to the bungalow.
but.
Julius's expression was very unnatural, as if he had witnessed something indescribable.
What is that?
Sadness? Sympathy? Or confusion?
In conclusion.
"Hey! This cat's practically possessed a spirit! Not only can it talk like a human, it can also..."
"etc……"
I felt increasingly familiar with this bungalow, as if I had seen it somewhere before...
Under the hazy moonlight, rows of bungalows stand side by side, a crystal-clear stream flows, and a dilapidated wooden bridge spans the water.
And, the creaking wooden door...
"This...this is..."
So engrossed in Katya's world that I completely forgot this was the cabin from last night!
The scene of her disembowelment seemed still vivid in my mind: the stench of decay, the pungent smell of blood, the madwoman-like elven woman, and myself lying in a pool of blood.
"..."
"No...no...Katia! Don't go over there!"
A trembling voice came from my mouth. I couldn't see my own expression; it was probably a hideous face twisted and distorted with terror.
He grabbed Katia's hand and tried to turn around and leave.
"No...no..."
Just then, a heart-wrenching scream came from the cabin, filled with fear and sorrow.
At that moment, Katya shook off my hand and ran straight toward the cabin.
"Katia! Don't go!"
It seemed too late. The words "Don't go" were stuck in his throat, and the sound he uttered probably wouldn't reach Katya's ears.
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