Chapter 77: Its Not Difficult

Ha, haha, no way.

Its true. She probably made her own barrier this time as well and ran away. Isnt that right, Lei?

So, I cant feign ignorance after all.

Ai, I replied obediently. I stopped playing with the blocks.

Lei.

Awishthair. (Alistair)

Here. Alistair pushed his blocks towards me.

Thanwsh. (Thanks)

Mm.

The Prince remained quiet because he couldnt believe it, and then he kept firing off questions, Is it because shes part of the Four Marquises?! Is it her hidden power?! Can Alistair do it too?!

I cant. Not yet, Alistair answered the last question first.

I dont know if this is connected to the Four Marquises. But, Lei said she looked at Alistairs barrier box and learnt how to produce a barrier, Bart answered the rest of the questions.

I also added, Wash shthudying. (Was studying)

Buufuu.

This is a serious conversation.

It was the guard who had laughed and not Kyaro. The Prince regained his composure probably because it was his guard who had laughed. Apparently, he thought he had gotten too excited.

Lei was on the mountainside. Those who dont know about Leis barrier would definitely search for her on the way to the hut. Thats why she ran towards the mountains where there are a lot of Hollows. Isnt that right?

Ai. Howwowsh bounce off. Lei waithed for dawn, (Hollows bounce off. Lei waited for dawn) I answered to Barts confirmation. My answer slowly sunk into everyone. Meanwhile, Alistair quietly began cleaning up the blocks. I also destroyed the Rug Dragon room and helped clean up.

In other words, the Prince began, she has the power to make barriers.

No one replied.

Based on the fact that dawn was drawing, the enemies had no choice but to withdraw because they wouldnt be able to take advantage of their barrier boxes, his voice trembled as he said this.

She determined that she would make the best use of her power to deceive the enemies and ran away toward the mountainside. And she dared to endure alone in the middle of a group of Hollows.

It sounds cool when its put that way.

And, she was determined to protect everyone in the hut.

The Prince looked at me as if he didnt know my character.

Who are you? These words probably leaked out.

It certainly is gross. However, I also think that it would have been great if I could have had a childhood without displaying such powers.

Huu, I called him quietly, and the Prince looked up as if hes just woken up.

Im Leiwa.

Lei, la.

Ai.

At that moment, I heard the sound of the last block going into the box. That sound brought everyone back to their senses.

This time, I only thought about myself. Im really childish, Alistair began as he closed the lid of the box.

I hated it, so I want to grow up as quickly as possible. Thats why Im going to learn all I can from disgusting adults.

Alistair stood up and held his hand out to me. I took Alistairs hand, and he helped me up.

But I give up. I dont understand adults at all. If adults arent going to protect me, then Ill have to protect myself. The Prince and his guards looked uncomfortable at those words.

Leila is Leila. I couldnt protect her, and the adults couldnt protect her. But, Ill at least protect her heart. Alistair looked at me gently. It wasnt the eyes you used to look at something disgusting.

Now, lets go to the dining hall and play with everyone.

Ai.

Then, Ill come too, Mill said, and Bart and his crew stood up.

Prince and all the guards, please keep your vows, Bart said as Clyde silently carried the two boxes of blocks. We left the Princes room. However, the guard that accompanied Alistair and I followed us promptly.

Lei, are you alright?

Ai. Im fine.

Bart was worried, but Mill said, Well, Leis a bit weird.

Rude.

Kyaro and Clyde also laughed as if it were true.

Yes. Lets be honest.

Lei, a withthwe, weird. (little)

Gubaa.

Awishthair

Alistair was the one who burst out laughing.

Even though he had said something amazing before.

It got strange, and everyone laughed as they walked down the stairs. The people who were worried downstairs looked relieved.

A while later, the Prince and his guards also came downstairs.

I wasnt worried about what the Prince had said. I am a weird baby, and I do cause trouble even if Im not the one at fault.

Leila.

Ai.

Leila.

Ai.

Leil.

Huu.

Stop it. You can just say sorry. Its troublesome when you keep calling my name because you dont know what to do. It cant be helped.

Huu, Lei ish angry.

Im not actually angry, but I put my hand on my waist and pretended to look angry. Im an actress. Yes, you there, dont laugh.

Kyaro was holding his stomach behind me.

I, I see.

Its not, I see. Jeez, the Prince is a handful. I dont even know what to do with him after this.

Say shorry.

Ah, yes.

Huu.

The Prince gulped.

Leila.

Ai.

Im sorry.

Ai. Thathsh awrighth.

Thats all you had to do.

Hmph, I exhaled. The Prince crouched down gently and patted my head.

Leila is this cute.

Ai, I did reply to him, but I was surprised. The Prince realised what he had said and quickly stood up.

No, youre not! Well, you are, but that wasnt what I wanted to say! He talked gibberish. Well, I still have to arrange the search. Lets go! He left somewhere.

He fled.

He did.

That was probably Kyaro and Clyde.

Adults are hopeless.

Alistair shrugged.

They are, gosh.