The Blind Saint Who Can See - Chapter 83
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#83. Regrets that go back (15)
Cedric’s breathing became somewhat ragged.
He tried to keep his composure and asked Izumi back.
“What is the reason?”
“You said that the path is clearly thorny. Then the person who chose that path will know how difficult it is for him.”
Izumi crossed her arms.
“People have the hardest time when there is no one to support them, rather than when they are walking a difficult path.”
He seemed to be reminded of someone when he faced Cedric.
Could it be that precious person I was talking about just now? It definitely had to be that person… … .
“If that person wanted you to understand, Cedric, it’s probably because he cares about you.”
And at those words, Cedric’s thoughts suddenly stopped.
“Isn’t it because you are precious to me as much as my own path is precious, so I would be happy if you supported my beliefs?”
Green eyes shine deeply.
Cedric couldn’t take his eyes off Izumi because it seemed like that was exactly what Justinas’ eyes looked like before losing their light.
That’s why.
Questions that he had not dared to express to Justinas came out harshly.
“But if you truly valued me, wouldn’t you be able to follow my opinion even if it meant giving up your own path?”
She is good at sensing other people’s emotions.
He must have noticed that he was worried since he showed it so clearly, but if Justinas cared about him, he should have at least pretended to listen to his advice.
Cedric’s voice quietened.
“Even if you cherish it, in the end it’s not important enough to give up what you want to do.”
While he was confronting Izumi head-on, he actually hoped that she would refute his opinion.
Yes, he was definitely seeing that guy and Justinas in the same light.
The two of them have nothing in common except their eyes, but their essence is definitely similar. So-
“Hmm. That’s not wrong.”
Hana Izumi did not refute.
Instead, he nods, touching his chin.
“As you said, his beliefs are more important to him than you.”
thud.
My heart sank.
Even though it was something I already knew, it feels even more real when it is actually confirmed with words.
Justinas cherishes him.
As childhood friends.
…maybe as a first love.
But the feeling won’t be that great.
Cedric knew better than anyone how people with big emotions act.
Justinas doesn’t like himself very much.
“What can you do? If you want to be with that person, you have to make it work. Or you can make that person like you enough to give up their beliefs and goals and stay by your side.”
“… … .”
He was lost in thought.
It’s easy to drag Justinas along. The other party members aren’t a problem at all.
The blonde princess’s firepower is said to be great, but she is still a child who cannot control it at all, and the man in front of her has also lived his entire life as a vulgarian. Even if he borrows the power of the holy sword, the difference in fighting ability alone is significant.
however…….
Even if we forcibly took Justinas to the Western Continent and placed her in a safe house, would her heart break?
He is a person who has lived his whole life willingly sacrificing his body for others. Even though he was blind and his legs were weak, his determination was strong.
Of course, there is one main reason why Cedric doesn’t act forcefully.
Because I’m scared of that.
The moment he blocked Justina’s path, a vague fear that he might become the only ‘exception’ to her loving embrace of everyone restrained his actions.
To be hated by someone who loves everyone.
There is nothing in the world more frightening than this.
‘I guess I’m also full of greed in the end.’
Cedric laughed at himself.
If you really care about her, then it would be right to block her path-
“And, if it’s someone truly precious to you, wouldn’t it be right to respect their wishes? Like you said earlier.”
“……ah.”
The thoughts that had been going on stopped when Izumi opened her mouth.
He is a precious person, so respect his wishes.
“That might be… …right.”
“yes?”
Izumi, who had been nodding her head repeatedly, suddenly opened her eyes wide, as if she was happy to have received Cedric’s recognition.
“Oops! I lost track of what I was saying a moment ago. I was so engrossed in it!”
“It doesn’t matter, do whatever you want.”
After all, he had been treating him poorly ever since they first met. It was a good story for Cedric.
Perhaps he approached Izumi differently, as he sat down next to Cedric with his lime eyes sparkling.
“So are we close now?”
“…what.”
Cedric averted his gaze.
Whenever I see Izumi, I always see Justinas overlapping with her, so it’s extremely burdensome when she gets close to me.
“Cedric. You don’t have many friends, do you?”
“Is there any?”
“Why are you standing here? It’s not Cedric’s fault he doesn’t have any friends.”
“He said it existed.”
“Heh. It’s hard to believe… … .”
I knew this would happen.
Cedric touched his forehead.
He was born into a society with a caste system, and he attacked me without hesitation just because I became close with his country’s princess. I was even more upset because of those clear eyes that didn’t seem to have any malicious intent.
“Cedric? Why are you lying down? Are you sleeping?”
“…don’t talk to me.”
***
While the rest of the party was asleep, Liliana was standing alone in the nearby forest.
“…hmm.”
Shoooo.
Smoke flowed out of the gun barrel as she fired with controlled force. Covered in the smell of bullets, she moved her fingers.
Tingling, tingling.
A nasty pain is coming up.
‘This much pain for this much power? It’s still bearable.’
I told Justinas that he didn’t feel any pain after taking the elixir, but that wasn’t true.
The only things that the elixir heals are the pains of everyday life.
Whenever I tried to use even a little bit of magical power, I was struck by a shock that felt like being struck by lightning.
‘… … Well, it’s not life-threatening anymore.’
If I told Justinas the truth, he would definitely help me not to get sick.
But still, I can’t be indebted to you any longer.
That resolve was strengthened as she watched the treatment she received on the cruise ship.
The burden that Justinas was carrying was already too heavy. Liliana did not want to climb on top of it.
Above all else.
‘I can’t be a coward again.’
The times when I used to benefit greatly from the good times, and the times when I tried to belittle Justinas to relieve my guilt, still remain like a thorn in my side.
So I won’t repeat it.
Such a vile thought.
Bang, bang!
After aiming her gun a few dozen more times alone in the empty forest, Liliana quietly entered the inn only when the early morning came.
***
Yay! Good morning, strong. If you ask me, I’m Justinas.
‘I slept well!’
As expected, sleep is the best medicine. When I woke up after a good night’s sleep, my complicated mind from last night had calmed down.
And the biggest achievement!
“… It really got better.”
These are clean hands and feet.
Liliana repeatedly turned my body over and examined it, then breathed a sigh of relief.
“thank god.”
“Didn’t I tell you it would get better?”
“Because you are good at lying.”
She said as she put the gloves on me.
“At least for yourself. So if it hurts, just say it hurts.”
Oh, that’s what it was.
At that moment, I was so shocked that I almost hit Liliana. I slowly put my killing intent in.
Can you win by hitting?
What else can’t she do? Unlike the two men, Liliana is just an ordinary person in terms of physical abilities.
If you get caught by surprise, you die.
“Good morning, Liliana! Good morning, Yus!”
“…good morning.”
The two people who came down to the front of the guest house greeted each other in turns. Liliana looked at Cedric with unfamiliar eyes.
“Good morning, but I’m surprised you’re the one greeting me first. I didn’t know you were that social.”
“Oh my. Are you sure you’re the kind of person who acts like a show-off royal?”
“Haha. You both are joking around. Either way, you both seem to lack social skills. Why are you fighting so much?”
The petty quarrel was quelled by Izumi’s innocent (or is it really innocent?) verbal abuse. I feel a little hurt, but I guess it’s just my imagination…
“Okay, warriors. Please take good care of us all the way to the palace.”
“Just trust us!”
After breakfast, I joined the parade as scheduled.
Although it was a mountain road, the pavement was quite well-maintained. Izumi suddenly said, thinking about the obvious signs of civilization.
“But do we really need such an escort at the top? It’s fine for us, but the branch office doesn’t have special escorts when commoners move around.”
It’s so scary.
“Hehehe, you can’t go any further! Give me everything you have!”
A group of bandits emerged.
Izumi, who saw the group of bandits, took the lead and drew her sword. Pure white black energy emanated from the sword that looked expensive at first glance.
“Black! Did you think I’d be scared because of something like that?”
The leader of the bandits shouted when he saw this.
“Everyone, charge! Back!”
And then the bandits retreated and hid in the bushes again.
“Ooh.”
Izumi, who was holding the sword, let out a peaceful exclamation.