“Ah, Noel. Why are you here?” (Aldina)

“I rushed here because I heard you asked to meet the young lady.” (Noel)

Noel took his eyes off me and turned to look at Aldinsama who stood up in amazement.

He walked over to stand by her side.

“Why did you invite a stranger into your private room?” (Noel)

“I'm sorry. I really want to talk to Haruksan.” (Aldina)

Noel continues to give her a strict expression while looking at Aldinsama.

“Why on earth do you want to talk to her?” (Noel)

“It's…”

Aldinsama kept silent.

Apparently, Noel kept it a secret that he eats our bento. Noel is a pretty tough guy so if I knew, I wouldn't forgive him. Besides, I also know that he is scary when he is angry.

I felt like air so I quietly sat down on the chair.

Of course, I should be standing because the Priestess and Knight are standing but, I want to break away from the situation. I move carefully to make sure the two of them don't notice me moving with the slight hope that Noel and Aldinsama would finish up their conversation. I hold my breath and pretend I'm a rock on the side of the road.

“...I'm sorry. I've eaten a bento from her diner.” (Aldina)

Aldinsama seemed to be upset while she confessed. She looks like a puppy who is angry at its owner.

“From her diner?” (Noel)

“Yes. Recently a diner has been delivering bento to the soldier's training ground.” (Aldina)

“I'm aware of that.” (Noel)

Noel completely cut off Aldinsama as she bowed down more. Her cute appearance made her look more pitiful.

“Noel-san, I've brought the bentos.” (Sotini)

Sotini-san who was invisible up until now decided to rescue Aldinsama.

“It's not Aldinsama's fault. I'm responsible for this.” (Sotini)

“Wait wait no. I asked Sotini to bring Haruksan here today. It's neither Sotini or Haruksan's fault.” (Aldina)

“Aldinsama, please don't say that. I was the one who came up with the idea.” (Sotini)

“I'm not trying to find fault here.” Noel snapped.

No mercy for the fairer s.e.x as usual.

“What I'm saying is that I want Aldinsama to have more awareness of her status as the Priestess. Certainly, this young lady looks to be a regular waitress at a very ordinary diner without any intent but, what if it's a cover to get close to you with malicious intent? We are serving by your side to be careful of worst case scenarios.

“...I'm really sorry. But Haruksan isn't bad. If you're going to be angry, just be angry with me.” (Aldina)

Aldinsama obediently apologizes while protecting me.

However.

Isn't this a bit dramatic?

I could feel her anger towards Noel.

Even Aldinsama is a normal girl.

Sometimes you want to chat casually with a normal gift your age. However, that would be almost impossible for her as a Priestess. I'm sure that this is going to be my only adventure here.

I don't think this is a good idea.

He cares for her as a public person.

Noel doesn't have compa.s.sion for Aldinsama.

“Umm…” (Haruka)

I couldn't stand this anymore. Everyone's eyes turn to me once more. Noel's gaze, in particular, looks like he wants to kill me.

“...Well. I don't think it's a good idea if you guys talk to one another like that...I thought....”

I got scared of Noel's expression that eloquently told me to keep silent as I made a plea with a pitiful voice. But no matter how angry Noel is, Noel is Noel. I don't think I'll be killed so I look straight at Aldinsama again.

“I'm very happy to be able to talk to Aldinsama today. I thought Aldinsama sat above the cloud for a long time but I realized that Noel...sama anger is natural so I'm grateful for today's opportunity.” (Haruka)

I might've overstepped as a commoner but Aldinsama smiled happily. That made me feel safe.

However, this wouldn't save me from Noel's anger.

“It's time for her to go back. I'll take her to the exit.” (Noel)

Geez. I swallow back my words.

“No, Noel you don't have to send her back.” (Aldina)

“That's right. I will take Haruksan back properly.” (Sotini)

They probably think it's better for me to not leave with Noel since he looks so angry. Aldinsama and Sotini-sama desperately tried to stop him.

However, Noel is not a gentleman who is moved by the words of the two weak women.

“They have a lot to talk about so Haruksan, let's go.” (Noel)

“...Okay…” (Haruka)

I quickly made up my mind.

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Translator's Note Quarantine gives a person a lot of time to get things done. Next month would've been a year since I last updated the story. Previously I would get a bad headache while getting the word together but it's not terrible this time around. Maybe it's because I'm getting my full of sleep? ٩(๑`^´๑)۶ I'm going to break up the chapters so it's easier for me to work with. 

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