Book 4: Chapter 30


    Luna pushed the door open and saw Nier ying with an elven sabre. She smiled and said: With regards to swords and sabres, elves are most certainly confident with their craftsmanship.


    Nier narrowed her eyes and red at Luna. After scoffing, she sheathed the sabre and ced it on the table. She then stood up and looked at Luna. Luna smiled as she looked back at Nier and asked: Since we both now devote our loyalty to his majesty, you do not need to treat me with such hostility, right? If we had topare who hated who more, I should hate you humans more, would you not agree?


    Nier looked at her and coldly said: Hate to your hearts content then.


    But I dont hate you humans because you have such a gentle prince. However, his majesty is a half-blood. Mana flows in his majestys body. Luna smiled and touched her own chest. She gently continued, My mana has finally started to circte again after his majesty held me.


    You and his majesty-?!


    Nier was exasperated. She looked at her and a random feeling of rage she couldnt supress surfaced. She grabbed the sabre by the side, pressed it on Lunas chest and then pressed her up against the wall, and thundered: Youre sullying the royal familys blood! You were already told that you cant have a rtionship with his majesty!! I could now rightfully kill you ording to her majestys wishes!


    ording to her majestys wishes or ording to yours? Luna looked at Niers expression and smiled helplessly. She then added: Miss Gilliante, I dont think the anger youre showing on your face is for her majestys sake. Do you want to kill me because of her majestys order or your own desire?


    Of course its because of her majestys order!


    But youre not a Valkyrie right now. Youre his majestys bodyguard. His majesty getting together with someone has nothing to do with you, does it? Luna looked at Nier. She tilted her head and then looked at Nier who was speechless. She shook her head and continued, But you dont have to worry, Miss Gilliante. His majesty didnt fall for me. I know that his majesty loves someone else. What he feels for me is pity and sympathy. As for holding me, that was my desire so that I could feel fortunate when I recall my past. Remembering that I once held the man I love will prevent me from thinking about the suffering and torment in my past. His majesty didnt hug me out of love, but most probably, because he felt sympathetic towards me. If youre angry, Miss Gilliante, you should be angry with that girl. She is the one that his majesty truly loves.


    Whats that got to do with me? Im not interested in his majestys love affairs. This is about you. Donte close to his majesty!


    Nier snorted before sheathing her de and releasing Luna. Luna patted her chest and looked at Nier. She turned around to sit on her bed. She then smiled and said: I know. I love his majesty, thats why I cant be with him. His majestys future is definitely not with me. Perhaps it is with you, Miss Gilliante.


    Dont spout nonsense! Nier whipped her head and looked at her. In a stern tone, she said: There is no way his majestys lover will be us!


    But youre the only one who can protect his majesty, isnt that right? Luna smiled helplessly as she looked at Nier and continued, I can stay by his majestys side, but I cant protect him. You are her majestys Valkyrie, but youre the only person his majesty can rely on. And are you truly positive that you dont have any feelings for his majesty?


    I dont! I hate his majesty! Hes the weakest person Ive ever seen! Hes the person thatcks courage the most, and he doesnt have a brain!


    Is that how you truly feel? I actually think that his majesty is the bravest person. Luna looked at Nier and calmly continued, Think about it carefully, Miss Gilliante. Is the courage you have truly yours? Ites from your loyalty to her majesty, in other words, youre brave because her majesty is behind you. But what about his majesty? His majesty never had her majestys support in the past. He has always stood at the forefront regardless of what happens. He has never backed down a single step, and to what end? He does it for the happiness of others. Even the things hes doing now are for the sake of protecting those around him. His majesty doesnt have anything. He doesnt know swordsmanship, and is somewhat stupid, but hes never backed down before. Is that not courage? He is willing to give way to others when ites to his own matters, but he would never back down a single step if somebody tried to hurt us.


    Who could hurt me?


    In the case that there was, his majesty would definitely protect you even if he cant do anything. He will definitely stand up and not back down.


    He has already abandoned me He didnt protect what I wanted to protect He gave up on me


    Nier lowered her head and clenched her fist tightly. The candy pouch at her waist shook along with its owners body. She hadnt seen the children in a long time and his majesty hadnt mentioned it once. Those orphans were probably no longer around, and her haven had probably disappeared. Maybe theyd be starving when she next sees them.


    He wouldnt, Nier. Please trust his majesty. Even now, he is still gentle and kind. He will definitely help you. When you have a problem, rely on his majesty. His majesty will definitely will. He definitely will.


    Rely on? Nier chuckled coldly and continued, Theres never been anyone I could rely on. Im a Valkyrie. I dont need anything or anyone to rely on. If Im so weak that Id have to rely on another, I wouldnt be worthy of being her majestys guard!


    But there are some things you cant do. Trust his majesty. He can definitely help you protect that which you want to protect.


    Luna looked at Nier with her eyes full of confidence. Nier was speechless for a moment. She retracted the rebuff she was about to say. She then turned around and dropped down onto the bed. Lunaughed and then sat down on her bed.


    All good now.


    I sealed the envelope, took out a spoon from the fire and put the royal familys seal on the letter. I then ced it aside to wait for it to dry. I then wrote everything I did on the letter including how I pushed Luna down. But when I was about to write the address, I froze up.


    Where is Lucia at right now?


    I chuckled helplessly to myself. I dont even know where Lucia is. It looks like I wrote this letter for nothing.


    I took out the pendant by my belt. It was something Lucia and Mera left for me. Ill love Lucia forever if I drink it, right? I dont intend to drink it right now though because whenever I think of my lover, I think of Lucia.


    Were going to get married soon. After I return, Im going to leave Luna in her hometown and then Ill be able to be with Lucia. This time, Ill make sure Lucia doesnt get into danger.


    But reminiscing about Lucia right now wont help me with my current goal. I spread open the map of the royal capital and drew a line from the city gates. I then looked at the map silently in deep thought. Where should I take action for the next step?


    Your majesty, the things you asked for have been prepared.


    Good. Get ready. I dont buy what that coach said. Leave the things here. This is the princes orders. Tell every station on the way to notify me as soon as they see the churchs horse carriage.


    Understood!


    <strong>Glossary</strong>


    *You may have notice how I started using contractions for Lunas speech in her exchange with Nier. That is because Luna makes a change in formality in her speech towards Nier, and makes sense given Nier is no longer a Valkyrie (for now).


    **In case youre confused with the part where he grabs a spoon to use as a heat-stamp, it is indeed an actual spoon. Here is what they look like visually /item/40837529814.htm