7. Complaining?!

“Ugh…! Again… again this feeling like I want to throw up but just can’t. Ha… Teacher Shaya… how about you just knock me unconscious now, and wake me up after I don’t feel like vomiting anymore… ugh…!”

“We’re already at your doorstep and you still want to pass out? Uh, is it really that bad? Toughen up a bit, try standing?”

“Please don’t say something so unreasonable… I… I can’t do it anymore. I’ll just lie here for a bit, just a little while.”

“…Fine.”

Wasn’t it said that one would feel eager upon returning home?

But when Livra arrived outside the walls of her own castle, why was she not in a hurry to go back, and instead lay flat here pretending to be dead?

In a certain sense, half of Livra’s spirit might truly have died.

Indeed, Teleportation did not require enduring wind pressure, nor was there any danger.

But the jarring sensation every time the movement abruptly stopped, along with the continuous recoil, was practically killing Livra!

After thinking for a while, Sheffy felt that if she used a phenomenon from her previous life to explain Livra’s pale complexion, there was actually a fitting term.

—motion sickness.

Even more miserable than motion sickness.

But unfortunately, this world did not have motion sickness medicine.

Ahead stood a row of towering castle walls, and in the distance, the patrols of the Kingdom’s Knight Order could already be faintly seen.

The Kingdom of Aurus, Royal Capital Cormier.

Compared to the last time Sheffy left this place, it had become somewhat more prosperous.

Sheffy shook her head, transforming her silver hair into pitch-black like spilled ink, and her appearance also changed slightly.

After stepping onto this land, it was better to act using Shaya’s identity to avoid scaring others.

After moving her wrists and ankles a bit, she noticed Livra was still “struggling on the brink of death.” Shaya crouched down and poked her delicate yet pale cheek.

“I’m saying, you really can’t handle this at all. You’re not even as tough as the big fish I brought— even the fish has more backbone than you.”

“The big fish…? Ah… Miss Shaya, are you talking about that strange object over there…? But, I can’t even tell that it’s a fish anymore…”

“You should stop talking. Didn’t I keep the fish tucked in my arms? The thing you’re talking about over there… uh, what is that?”

Honestly, if Livra hadn’t mentioned it, Sheffy wouldn’t have noticed that on the finely carved stone steps leading to the castle behind her, there was a bizarre, indistinct, utterly unrecognizable lump of something.

The only thing certain was that it definitely wasn’t alive.

“Ew, why does this thing look so disgusting? Livra, is this some kind of species from your Kingdom of Aurus?”

“No…” Livra tilted her head. She was extremely weak, yet her tone was firm. “I think that is your fish. I saw it fall out of your arms with my own eyes. Ugh…! I can’t talk anymore… seeing that makes me want to vomit even more.”

“That’s nonsense, my fish was kept perfectly well— huh? Where’s my fish?”

At first, she simply searched a bit. But after realizing the bag that had held the fish was gone, Sheffy started using both hands to feel around her flat chest. Because it was flat, nothing could really be hidden there, making it very easy to confirm.

—The fish was really gone!

At that moment, Miss Shaya blankly lowered her head to look at that unidentifiable lump, while Livra’s judgment came again from behind.

“You didn’t use Teleportation on it… you were right, I believe it now—rapid movement really does compress things into meat paste. So… ‘meat paste’ was actually a euphemism. Miss Shaya, you’re truly gentle.”

“……”

Practical examples were the best teaching material.

Shaya fell silent, and silently lowered her head to apologize to that indistinct lump.

Then, with a flick of her sleeve, gorgeous crimson flames instantly engulfed it, burning it to ashes in an instant.

“Mmgh… rest in peace.”

A charred fragrance lingered in the air, though it was a pity—it was definitely no longer edible.

Livra forced herself to stand up, intending to comfort her mentor who had just lost the big fish.

But unexpectedly, that petite figure suddenly tilted her head back and sighed, uttering something utterly bizarre.

“Sigh… the horse Xiarette raised was still too violent. How did it smash the fish into that state in just one hit? What a pity… what a pity.”

“Wasn’t it clearly you who crushed it?! And you’re actually blaming it on a horse?!”

“No evidence.”

“!”

This was bad.

Livra was so angry that she was no longer even dizzy.

There was no time to mourn the soul of the big fish. The ahoge on Shaya’s head twitched as she lowered her voice and quickly reminded Livra.

“Someone’s coming. Handle it.”

“…?”

“Is… is that Her Highness the Princess, and little sister Shaya…?”

This tentative voice carried a hint of excitement—it was a woman’s voice.

Livra turned to look.

She saw a young woman in armor, holding a knight’s helmet in her hands, cautiously approaching while half in doubt.

When she clearly saw Livra’s face as she turned around, the female knight confirmed it in shock, hurriedly set her helmet aside, and knelt on one knee.

“Your Highness! It really is you…! You’re safe and sound!”

“Mm? Mm… ah! It’s you, Miss Yalan from the Royal Knight Order!”

“You actually still remember my name?!”

“Hahaha of course I remember! Miss Yalan often came to catch me whenever I snuck out of the Royal Castle—she was especially good at dragging me back, so of course I remember you…! Uh, I mean, you’ve rendered great service, an outstanding member of the Royal Knight Order—how could I not remember?”

“Yes… yes! Your Highness, it’s wonderful that you’re safe. The Knight Order has been worrying about your safety every day, and His Majesty and Her Majesty the Queen have also been anxious all this time. Seeing you return safely is truly wonderful! Poor Your Highness… just how did that witch torment you? Your complexion… why is it so pale and haggard?”

“…Is it?”

Oh right, she had motion sickness.

Shaya couldn’t just watch her reputation be damaged like this. The little girl strode forward proudly, stretched out her hands to both sides, and stopped the female knight from potentially launching into a tirade against the Demon Clan Princess.

“Miss Yalan, it’s good that Princess Livra has returned, but please don’t make it public. This time, my escorting her back isn’t an official return—we’ve only come back to visit His Majesty the King, and we’ll be setting off again soon.”

“I see, understood. Ah… little sister Shaya, you still remember my name too! I’m so happy!”

“Of course. Everyone in the Knight Order is a good person—I wouldn’t forget.”

Nonsense, Livra had just called her name earlier!

The female knight wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. She fondly remembered the days when little sister Shaya, the group’s mascot, ate donuts in the Knight Order.

Back then, it was so joyful. After training, everyone could feed little sister Shaya donuts—it felt healing every single day!

Ever since little sister Shaya and the Hero left, the Knight Order had felt much lonelier.

“I heard that little sister Shaya followed the Hero to train outside… in the blink of an eye, it’s already been so long. You must be very busy, so how about… little sister Shaya, come back to the Knight Order tonight? I’ll inform everyone and hold a banquet for you, how about it? There’ll be donuts too~”

“Mm…?! There are donuts?! Then I’ll go—! Ahem.” The child with sparkling eyes instantly changed her expression, becoming unexpectedly mature. “That won’t do, Miss Yalan. I appreciate your kindness, but just as I said earlier, I returned quietly with Princess Livra, so we can’t make it public. So unfortunately, maybe next time. Next time I’ll come back with Xiarette, and everyone can gather together.”

“That works too… sigh, it can’t be helped during such a special time. I understand. After all, I’ve also heard that our relationship with the Demon Clan still isn’t stable, and Princess Livra has even had to leave her homeland because of it… as knights, we naturally can’t act willfully either.”

“But can the donuts be packed to go?”

“Of course! Little sister Shaya, remember to take them before you leave. Ah… I’m sorry for taking up Princess Livra’s time! I’ll keep this a secret for you. Your Highness, please take care of your health, and Miss Shaya as well. If you need help from the Knight Order, please come find me anytime!”

This knight was very sensible.

Since Princess Livra was busy, she understood that she shouldn’t linger and chatter.

After respectfully bowing again to Livra and giving a few more reminders, she pretended as if she hadn’t met anyone, called over the other Knight Order members in the distance, and headed off in another direction to continue their patrol.

Shaya gave a small wave in her direction, a glistening trace of drool still hanging at the corner of her mouth.

“*slurp*… the donuts are secured again, hehe… what a gentle big sister.”

“Hmph…”

“Livra?”

It sounded like she had let out a little huff.

Sheffy looked up in confusion and saw Livra puffing up her cheeks, lips pouted, looking like she was angry about something.

Honestly, even after living as a girl for nearly twenty years, there were still times when Sheffy couldn’t understand why girls got angry. It was a whole field of study—and a difficult one at that.

How strange!

If she didn’t understand, then she would just ask.

“What’s wrong? Your cheeks are puffed up like a balloon.”

“Hmph! What ‘gentle big sister’?! I’m going to complain to Lord Xiarette!”

“Complain?!”

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