Chapter 57: Tears are Coming Out

But I cant go right now. At least, give me another week, Alistair said charismatically.

You want me to wait a week?

Hes saying that if you cant wait, then well take him to the capital later. Dont worry, you can go ahead and report, Bart criticised the shocked Prince.

The Prince thought a little and said, Hmm. Then well do that. A week later, Alistair Lisburn, you will come to the fief capital with that violet-eyed baby whos playing innocent.

Alistair looked like he wanted to add something, but he kept quiet and looked down. I wanted to complain about being called an infant who was playing innocent, but it would be immature of me, so I stayed quiet.

Its a bit annoying how you wont say anything, The Prince was probably saying that to me, but I didnt care. I went back to playing with the blocks. Behind me, everyone was surrounding Alistair.

Are you sure?

Yes. I thought this would happen one day. At least I was with my mum since I was born and I had fun travelling all over. Im glad that I was able to settle down here and work as an apprentice hunter.

Youre calm and have good intuition. You definitely would have become a good hunter, uooah, Bart said disappointingly, and Alistair lightly hit his stomach.

Bart, why are you acting like I wont become a hunter? Ill still be working as a hunter at the fief capital, Alistair declared.

But isnt it hard channelling your magic? Im sure it will be since the magic stone is bigger than the ones in the barrier boxes, Mill said worriedly.

I dont know, but its not like Ill be doing it every day, right? I can just work as a hunter when Im not filling the magic stone.

With his cheery and optimistic attitude, Alistair today, looked completely different from yesterday.

I guess so, yeah. Youre right. He didnt say you had to stop being a hunter, Mill also brightened up and said. I played with the blocks while glancing behind me. Unlike the two cheerful people, the rest looked like they had mixed emotions.

Of course, they would. Hell probably be entrusted to some noble to learn things like etiquette and noble rules.

Its a bit dreadful to only do those things.

I remembered brothers friend, Gill.

I feel like theyre really similar. In short, wouldnt the Lisburn House take him in? Then we can both go back to Kingdom.

I cheered up a little.

Then wouldnt he come to play with Gill?

But Alistair probably doesnt forgive the Lisburn House for causing his mothers misfortune.

And, hell never be a hunter if he goes back to Kingdom.

I sunk my head down and reflected on my selfishness.

And, I finally realised.

I wont be able to see Alistair anymore when I go back to Kingdom. Nor Bart, Mill, Kyaro or Clyde. I wont be able to eat with them, work with them or hunt with them every day.

My tears fell down onto the blocks because my head was lowered.

I cant say selfish things like everyone, dont leave my side. They all have their own lives. Thats right, Bart and his crew still havent gotten married yet. Theyll keep delaying it if they have to look after an infant.

My tears continued to fall, but I didnt wail.

This is fine. It is.

I held the blocks which had changed colours from my tears.

Lei.

Dont talk to me right now.

Lei, turn around.

I cant.

Alistair sat behind me, put one hand around my stomach and held my hand, which was holding the blocks, with his other hand.

We wont forget you just like how you didnt forget about your dad or brother. Were family, even if were apart.

Ai. I somehow managed to squeeze my voice out.

Lei, dont cry.

Noth cwying!

I rubbed my eyes, and Alistair put a little force into the hand that was hugging my stomach.

Yeah, youre not. Something just got into your eyes.

Ai.

Thats fine.

[Barts POV]

Everyone in the room more or less started crying when they looked at Alistair hugging Leis back.

Mill, at least wipe your snot.

I forgot my handkerchief.

Even though Lei reminded you so many times not to?

Theres even a guy crying this much.

I had enough, so I took my handkerchief out from my pocket and gave it to him.

Isnt this all wrinkled?

Its better than not having one at all.

Fate is a cruel thing, even when Alistair and his mum got to Lentforce. But what about Lei?

She was kidnapped from her parents and ended up in Frontier. That wasnt the end of it. She was nearly kidnapped again. But, she was able to assess her situation without forgetting her parents and decided that she wanted to go back.

To be honest, I admit that I didnt care what happened to us in the last few months since weve been together with her.

Cause, you know-.

Leis too cute.

Youre even blowing your nose.

It was Mill who blew his nose on the handkerchief he was holding.

That handkerchief is mine, you know?

I looked at the two while remembering the past few months that wed spent together with a baby.

Lei sitting on the toddler chair while swinging her legs. Lei eating as much mashed potatoes as she can because of her love for them. Lei usually playing with blocks at Brendels shop or tampering with magic tools. She always looks down so seriously, and her chubby cheeks also look like theyre about to drop right now.

Talkative Lei. Her expression always changes, even if she doesnt say anything. Tottering Lei. Cheeky Lei.

Alistair, who always laughs a lot when he cuddles with Lei. He always tries so hard, but he started to play with blocks whenever hes with her. He actually hates potatoes but does his best to eat it, so he could agree with Lei whenever she says, Yummy.

We did our best to look after these kids even though were so young. Its laughable, but-.

It was fun.

Dont just end it as you like, Mill.

Now, whatre we gonna do? Well talk about it after Alistair and Lei have gone to bed.

Aite, Kyaro answered straight away. Clyde also nodded.

Even if were discussing it, we probably all have the same opinion. Even so-.

So cute.

Everyone thought that, but they just didnt say it.

Mill really is a disappointment.