CHAPTER 48 A PROMISE

In the morning, while Dirkhert was having a breakfast, Onnes and Lilia came over.

Lia! Have you come to play?

Eh, goodbye?

Dirkhert was certain Lilia came to play, but unexpected words left from her lips. Dirkhert got surprised, and a sorrowful expression floated on his face.

You are leaving this early?

When Meluerina asks that, Onnes behind Lilia answers.

Because we are going to the Lease on foot, I wanted to leave slightly earlier

Me too, I am very thankful that Lia was able to find a playmate

When Meluerina and Onnes finish their farewells, Dirkhert pulls on Meluerinas clothes.

Nee, Melu. Do I have to part with Lia? I wont see her anymore?

Her little master looked at her with eyes which were accumulating tears. Meluerina stoops down to his eye level and gently strokes his head.

Lia-chan is going to town of Lease just like us, you will definitely see her again

Yes, really

Dirkhert who heard that, wiped his tears and faced Lilia.

Anone, Dirk is also going to Lease, so lets definitely play together again, okay?

Hearing those words, a smile floats on Lilias face.

Un, lets play! Lia will be late because we are walking, but wait for me okay?

Un, I will wait

Saying that, Dirkhert summons Tart to him, and takes a little corolla from its head.

Thats the one Lilia made for Tart yesterday.

Umm, this and that n~? Like this?

He writes a complicated magic circle in the air. Onnes and Lilia who has no idea what Dirkhert is doing can only stare at the strange spectacle of the floating magic circle in wonder.

Next, like this and its done!

The small corolla in Dirkherts hand is wrapped in a pale light.

When the light subsides, and the corolla is seen, there seem to be no changes.

What have you done?

Waa, sugoi ne~!

When Lilia looks at the little corolla with a great interest, Dirkhert slips the corolla on Lilias hand.

The corolla the size of Tarts head was just the right size for Lilias hand.

This is Tarts crown Lia have made, I will leave it in Lias care. Next time we meet, place it on Tarts head again

Dirk-kun Un, okay! Lia will keep it until then

Thus, Dirkhert and Lilia made a promise to meet again at Lease.

Dirkhert who sent Lilia off from the Inn, waved his hand until Lilias figure couldnt be seen.