Book 11: Chapter 45
It didnt take long to return to Troy City from Duargana. I also returned as fast as I could. I didnt inform my citizens of my return, but when I entered the city, people gradually rushed to the side of the streets to toss flowers at me and loudly wee me home.
They were the reason I had to slow down. My initial n was to sprint straight to the pce of Troy City, but it wasnt possible. The road was congested, so I had to lead my guards and get the people to slowly make way as we headed toward the pce. I used to dream of the scene where everybody would be weing me and treating me as a hero, but I unexpectedly got really annoyed due to the timing.
People crowded around me as though I was a hero. They showered me with flowers and apuses, but I just want to return home to see my wife.
Did I lose my ambition? I didnt care even if I did. I just wanted to see Nier. I hadnt seen her in a long time, but I was sure shes still well. Nier had Mommy Elizabeth with her. Freya may have left, but Troy City was my base. Nobody would approach Nier with ulterior motives in Troy City.
Lunas situation wouldnt befall Nier, either. She was nurturing herself and her child. I needed to head back and take care of her before I could sort out the North with peace of mind.
Id only be able to figure out what I needed to do once I returned to the North. I didnt know what methods Freya had or what she was doing. I hope that she hadnt restrained herself waiting for my orders. Freya shouldve been able to sort out lots of things in the North. She was my sister who I trusted. She was also my sister to the rest of the world, so she could give out orders. Freya was very astute. If she could solve the weather problem before I returned, Id be so ted Id hug and kiss her.
Ah, Your Majesty, wee back! Congrattions on your victory!
Your Majesty!! Congrattions on your victory!!
Your Majesty! It is great that you are back!
The people moving about in the pce saluted me once I entered the pce. I hastily nodded as I hurried to my room.
<em>This is the room Nier is currently staying in. If shes not here, then she should be in the flower garden I think? Nier wont leave this pce. Shes definitely in the pce.</em>
I took in a deep breath before I opened the door. It was silent inside. The interior of the room was no different to how it was when I left. Everything was left where I put it before I departed. There was a curtain hanging on top of the bed. Behind the curtains was Nier sleeping tranquilly, yet beautifully.
The sunshine after noon shined onto Niers body, making her look as if she had the bright wings of an angel. I treaded carefully, afraid that I would disturb the tranquillity and beauty of the scene. Just as I was about to climb into bed, Nier suddenly opened her eyes to look at me.
Sorry, did I wake you?
I smiled.
Nier looked at me. She then rubbed her eyes before sitting up. She threw an arm around me to pull me in and give me a deep kiss without saying a word. I sat down to the side and held Nier in my arms. I breathed in her familiar and nostalgic scent.
<em>Nier hasnt changed. Shes still the same. Nier is still my Nier. Shes in my arms right now. Shes right in front of me. Im kissing her. Im kissing my wife.</em>
I responded to Nier. She wildly kissed me, throwing her body at mine as if her body melded into mine.
I hugged her and kissed her. Nier leaned on me, and then forced me down onto the bed before releasing me. She looked at me with her long ck hair hanging down onto my face. She panted and without saying a word, kissed me again. It seemed as though she thought Id run off if I sat up, so she passionately kissed me again and again and again, attempting to rip my tongue off or something.
Her tears fell pit pat onto my face. I sped her face. She stopped lowering her head and looked at me with a dumbfounded look. Her tears dripped from her eyes onto my face, some even dripping into my eyes. We looked at each other. I softly asked, Nier, what are you crying for?
Nier pressed her hands on my face and wiped her tears. She softly giggled. Because I miss you so much Dear I really miss you so much I wanted to cry as soon as I saw you. You know I really want to cry right now. You wont leave anymore, right? You definitely wont leave anymore, right?!
I sped her face and seriously told her, No, Nier, Ill still be leaving, but well be leaving together this time. Nier, this time, well
Go to the North?
Nier cut me off before I could finish. With a smile, she asked, Were going to the North, right? I knew it. Freya wouldnt have asked me toe to the North without your approval. Youre having me go there because I can live there in peace, right?!
I froze; then, I shook my head. No, I didnt. I was at Duargana the entire time. Lucia is facing a problem, so I was taking care of her at her side the entire time. I havent been in the North. That was Freyas idea, not mine Im not handling anything in the North at the moment, so I wouldnt have you go there.
What? Nier paused. She disyed puzzlement. Why did Freya write me a letter telling me to prepare to head to the North, then?
Freya wont harm you. Never. She must have her own ns to ask you toe to the North. That means that Freya has a method to make the North inhabitable.
I hugged Nier. Of course, I want to take you to the North. I wanted to take you to the North even before Freyas letter arrived. The North might still be freezing. Its not asfortable as Troy City up there. Nier, do you want to stay at Troy City, or do you want toe with me to a ce where everything is unknown?
Nier looked at me. She sped my face. Without pausing to think for a moment, she replied, I want to go to the North together with you, of course. Youre my husband, and Im your wife. I will definitely follow you. Ill follow you forward even if the road ahead is hell. It doesnt matter where I go as long as youre by my side!
Lets get ready, then, Nier. I will go with you to the North. Troy City is just a city, but you will be the Queen of and in the North. I will definitely let you enjoy what Mommy Elizabeth gets to enjoy! Nier,e with me to the North!