Noah buried her face in Kyles shirt and muttered in a pitiful voice, I think Im in the early stages of depression.

Depression? Why? For what reasons?

At Noahs words, Kyles lukewarm tone changed at once. He pulled Noah off of him but her grip around his waist only tightened. Wrapped in Kyles embrace, his warmth, along with his rigid torso, provided Noah the comfort she longingly sought. Kyle flinched a little as he felt Noah inhale his scent, but didnt push her away. Instead, he asked, What makes you depressed?

Theres such a thing. Its still a secret to you, replied Noah in a muffled voice.

You tell me so I can know.

Now that Im sick, Im getting a little sweetness from him Do you like it when I dont usually rebel? Noah let out a contented groan. Oh good. His affection seemed to lift her spirits a little from the woe that weighed her down. Noahs heart then began to beat in a pleasant melody.

On the other hand, Kyle heaved a deep sigh, his fingers tenderly stroking her hair. You dont seem to want to talk. Sometimes, I want to look inside Noahs head. His gestures contrasted his earlier behavior where he avoided Noah the entire day. Noticing so, Noah tried to take advantage of the opportunity to ask, Why would you avoid me?

I didnt avoid you.

You avoided me. Youre obviously in front of me, but youre only speaking through Mu. You dont even make eye contact. You dont even touch me unless you really need to.

Dont you think youre pushing it too far. And you dont think that youve been pushing me beyond what you normally needDont change the subject. Sir Leonard, am I unfamiliar? No matter how hard she thought about it, Kyle had only one reason to suddenly avoid her. Noah looked up and stared deep into the pair of violet eyes close to her. Or are you shy now? Are you ashamed that you dont know the woman in front of you?

If youre going to keep talking nonsense, Ill leave you alone.

Huh? No, I dont like that. Noah hugged Kyle tighter as he was about to tear himself away. Im sorry.

Youre not doing anything wrong. You can You can stop doing that, too.

The collapse of the investigators iron wall seemed to be no longer. Kyle pulled himself away as if he had already given enough, and turned his back against Noah before she could even catch a glimpse of his expression. However, Noah chased after Kyle, struggling to see his face.

I hugged you, so dont come too close now, he demanded.

Really? Not this much?

Yes. For the time being.

A cold-hearted person Still, Noah found it fortunate that he didnt seem to dislike her appearance. If it was indeed the case, she might have gone straight to the end of depression, not the beginning.

When they came out of the post office, Muell, who had been rolling around on his back around the truck, stood up excitedly, painting a wide smile on his lips, which revealed stems of grass between his teeth. Noah!

Noah created translucent steps in the air and climbed up the carriage without difficulty. The yellow fairies fluttered their wings and clung to her.

Ever since Noah recovered her body, she finally realized what Adrian meant when he said she ought to feel the mana individually. The sensation of mana flowing through the every cell of her body, which she had never perceived before, was vivid. In other words, it was now possible to use the dragons magic whenever she desired to. Finally, there was perfect resonance between them. Noah was now as powerful as Muell.

All the problems she encountered since she imprinted with Muell were solved at once. No more restrictive chains were needed, and the same was true for the little boy. Muell, who had been undeliberately restrained by his careless master, would no longer suffer from unwanted frustrations. Since Noah returned to her body, the little child could only smile wide. Now that she had complete control of her power, capable of performing magical spells that were called ancient miracles, the boy said, I have been writing down magic tricks here and there all day long.

Wow, is this possible now? This magic would be really useful.

Yes! Noah, practice magic with me!When the two of them busied themselves in scribbling magical spells while the carriage marched forward, Kyles voice bellowed from below. You two, come down here. What are you doing on the carriage? But only to be ignored.

Noah rested on her back on the seat and gazed towards the sky that scattered soft clouds, brightened by the yellow sun, across its vast canvas.

A little further away, well enter the tangent city. If you lie there like that, youll see Youre not listening. Kyle ceased his nagging and sighed without saying another word. He sat on the horseback and kicked the man next to him. Get off. Well arrive in town before sunset.

The horseman that would lead them to Tauren was the captured member of the Yulem. Albeit dazed, the man managed to move his wrist and pulled the reins. The horse hooted wildly and the carriage began to traverse along the unpaved road, causing tremendous rattle. However, with Muells magic, the vibration disappeared in a blink.

Noah tilted her head and looked down at Kyle, who, like a ghost, noticed without even looking at her. Why, Miss Noah.

Dont worry. Im just thinking about why youre suddenly shy.

Im not shy. Kyle looked up at her with a glare, then turned his head back again quickly.

Whats wrong with him? What could it be? I hope its the reason I think. Well, that cant be the cold-hearted investigator. Even so, Id like you to be more friendly. Dont remind me of my mom.

Noah, look at this! This is the lightning magic formula!

Her blank trance was interrupted by Muells enthusiastic voice, who was asking for a compliment for his wonderfully-drawn magic circle.