Book 12.2: Chapter 3


    Preparing things for winter was an arduous process. After that afternoon, the few of them began to busy themselves.


    The temperature gradually dropped, making it harder and harder for the elves to wake up. Vyvyan hugged Elizabeth tightly every night and wouldnt refuse to hug her that way every day if she could.


    For elves, Elizabeth, who could maintain her warmth in the cold was, essentially, a firece. That was why Elizabeth didnt feel sofortable at night with Vyvyan clinging to her octopus-style. It did cause breathing difficulties, after all However, being hugged that way made her feel somewhat cosy. It was impossible for Elizabeth to sleep together with somebody so intimately. As a result, she considered it a very new and unique feeling to be hugged tightly when sleeping.


    Elizabeth escaped with an ambition. She wanted to experience the life she had never experienced. She was a yful child, so she craved the idea of living together with friends. She didnt know what life with friends consisted of. She presumed that sleeping together and holding each other tightly as the girls did was the first step as friends. As such, Elizabeth didnt refuse Vyvyan. She epted Vyvyaning up to her whenever she wanted to ask for a hug.


    Inard wasnt as fortunate as Vyvyan, though. He couldnt hug Elizabeth. He very much wanted to, but it was not possible. Elizabeth quite liked Inard, but that didnt warrant her letting a man hug her. Inard had to quiver alone next to the fire. He enviously watched his sister snuggling up with Elizabeth to keep warm.


    During the day, Inard and Lorana went to look for wood daily. Theyd drag the wood back and ce it on the ground to dry. Theyd also prepare small branches and all sorts of wild teasel in order to ensure that they could start a fire. Elves needed to prepare more wood than humans in winter to be able to get through winter without struggling. In the meantime, Vyvyan and Elizabeth would search for food.


    Vyvyan was reassured when she went out with Elizabeth, since Elizabeths swordy was extremely advanced. The two of them searched for food in the forest. However, Lorana soon realised how idiotic her arrangement was. Elizabeth stepped into a trap previous; Vyvyan was a kid who never lived inside the forest. It would work if Inard and Elizabeth went to search for food, though, as Inard was capable of finding food in the forest. If the two girls went, however, their desire to y around would soon take over their goal. Thus, Lorana looked at the small pile of food the two brought over and pondered earnestly.


    Elizabeth and Vyvyan sat next to the fire and looked at Lorana with guilty and fearful gazes. It was a very awkward scene. Lorana looked at the mushrooms the two gathered and threw a few into the fire. She said, Ladies, if you do this, we might starve to death in winter. Its pointless to pick berries. We need animals. Meat. We can marinate the meat before winteres to preserve it. Of course, well have mushrooms, too. However, these mushrooms you picked are inedible, poisonous mushrooms. Ladies, I hope Ill see enough food tomorrow. You must bring back what you owe today, as well; otherwise, well all starve to death in winter.


    Lorana stood up and gave the two girls a rub on the head before walking off to her room. Inard yawned then walked up to Elizabeth. With a smile, he said, So, Elizabeth, you need my help? If possible, Id be very willing to go with you in ce of my sister.


    Onii-sama! I I can do it I can


    Vyvyan was upset, for she was embarrassed her brother saw her perform poorly. Having said that, the main reason she didnt want her brother to take her ce was because she didnt want to be separated from Elizabeth, albeit not knowing why, herself. Perhaps it was because she really liked embracing with Elizabeth in the cold weather. Whatever the case was, the current Vyvyan didnt want to separate from Elizabeth, subsequently concerning her.


    Thank you very much, Inard, but I believe that we two will be fine. If we cant find food, well bother you and Teacher Lorana to search for food the next day, while we search for food.


    Okay. In any case, if theres any problem, juste let me know, Elizabeth. I will help you!


    Perhaps the young man was evidently happy and took the initiative to offer help, since he was defeated by the young girl every day and finally found something he could help her with. It gave him a strong urge to show off in front of her for once. Unfortunately, Elizabeth still rejected him.


    Inard remained very confident, since one couldnt find food just because they wanted to. He learnt techniques to survive in the wilderness after much effort and countless attempts. He, therefore, could distinguish between what was edible and what wasnt, what sort of trap could catch this or that type of prey and how to locate animals by their footprints. That wasnt something somebody could learn in a day.


    The thought of having Elizabeth, who he could never beat, having to beg him and even worship him, was thrilling. He wanted to take Elizabeth hunting right away. s, Elizabeth led Vvvyan back into the building.


    Vyvyan hugged Elizabeth at night. The room didnt have a firece, so the only source of warmth they had was each others embrace. Hence, the two tightly embraced each other for warmth. Vyvyan was virtually biting Elizabeths ear. She whispered, What do we do, Elizabeth? Even if we do go out tomorrow, we dont know how to obtain food


    Elizabeth stroked Vyvyans back and long blonde hair. Quietly, she answered, Its all right, Vyvyan, itll be fine. Ive managed to find the path I came here from in thest two days. We can find a path to humanity. If we cant find food, we can just go to a town in humanitysnds to buy food. Moreover, Vyvyan, youve never been in humanitysnd, have you? I really want to show you our life there. Lets go have a look tomorrow.


    Vyvyan froze for a moment. Excited, she bit Elizabeths ear: Humanitysnds?! Fantastic. I always wanted to go there with you. I want to see what life is like over there. I want to see your cities and towns. Lets go tomorrow, Elizabeth!


    The two of them liked to bite each others ears when they were excited. It was something they did when they were ying around. Vyvyan started it. It was how elves express their love. Elizabeth soon adopted the strange method.


    Mm, mm! I still have money. I thought I wouldnt get a chance to spend it, but I never thought Id still get to return. Lets go tomorrow, Vyvyan. Lets go, and buy some food tomorrow. Then Ill take you to humanitys town to y around!


    Mm!


    Vyvyan gave a firm nod, and then tightly hugged Elizabeth. Vyvyan then excitedly bit Elizabeths ear again and hugged her tighter. Vyvyan brought Elizabeth endless happiness and new surprises, but Vyvyan looked forward to seeing humanitys life, too. She was very eager to go to humanitysnds for a look. Elizabeth gave her the opportunity, so Vyvyan was very happy.


    It was a long night. A very long night After all, tomorrow was still a long way away. Vyvyan never looked forward to tomorrow so much before. She tightly hugged the beauty in her arms while feeling eager for her tomorrow.