Book 13: Chapter 49


    Lucia initially encouraged me to not quit, but she revealed a smile of relief when we boarded the ship. The deck was as exquisite as before. It wasnt the cruise ship; but nheless, it was still very pretty. My two moms revealed rxed smiles. Mommy Elizabeth even brought out red wine and intended to enjoy a meal in the outdoor with the sea breeze and fish just caught. I thought it was a decent idea.


    We all sat on the deck and enjoyed the red wine Mommy Elizabeth always had prepared no matter when and where as well as a fish that was just prepared. The fish didnt look intricately prepared. The cook boiled it once, sprinkled some salt on and then served it up. Apanying it were berries from the ind. We let loose and rxed on the ship for a few days.


    Lucia and Nier removed their weapons and ced them aside. The two of them were on standby for battle thest three days, because they were awaiting the arrival of the wyrm. Perhaps it didnt dare to appear out of fear.


    Ying didnt pay any attention to our gathering. Due to thenguage barrier, she didnt establish a good rtionship with my family. She leaned on a side of the deck alone and spaced out, as she looked down at the ocean below. When she first saw the ship, she froze stiff. She never saw such arge ship before. It wasnt one of the mana-powered battleships we had in the North but the original model, wind-powered battleships. I hadntpared them before, but when I did, I realised the mana-powered machines were basically overpowered.


    The mana-powered ships were two-times faster than the wind-powered ships. It might not look as obvious with small ships, but the difference was as clear as day whenparing big ships. Further, the mana-powered ships didnt require as much manpower. The ship was able to stop at the ind for a longer time.


    I stood up and walked over to Ying. She said, I havent seen this scenery before. When I came here in the past, I always came at night. I never saw the ocean during the day before. This sea breeze is soothing. Also, the ocean is pretty; this is the first time Ive felt it was pretty. I didnt like the ocean one bit despite the ce we lived being surrounded by sea.


    Perhaps you held some preconceptions. After all, your impression of the ocean is probably just images of the wyrm killing humans, right? I would understand why you dont like the ocean, then.


    I ced the ss of wine in my hand into Yings. She looked at the liquid inside the ss feeling perplexed. Smiling, I exined, Have a taste. This is the wine at our ce. I dont think Ive ever seen you drink alcohol.


    Theres very little wine in the vige. Its too much of a waste of food. I only ever have sweet wine oncer per year when people give me wine as a tribute, exined Ying.


    Ying had a small sip. Her expressionless face instantly changed. Her white face went totally red. She covered her mouth and violently coughed. I didnt think that the wine was that spicy.


    Sorry, sorry I really am not too used to this taste stammered Ying, struggling to get oxygen, since she had her hand over her mouth.


    I shook my head: Its fine. Dont force yourself if youre not used to it. Dont worry if you dont like it.


    Its all right, said Ying, with a shake of her head. Her red face gradually returned to normal. She cleared her throat. She looked at the wine again and, in a quiet voice, stated, Although Im still not used to it, it appears that you have to drink it every day at your ce. I wont be able to live there if I dont get used it, right?


    Who do you see drinking it every day?


    The mistress with ck hair.


    Dont use her as an example of us. Not even I drink every day.


    Mommy Elizabeth had two hobbies: killing people and drinking liquor.


    Ying was fascinated with the red wine: I think its quite nice, though. Although its a bit spicy, its sweet and warm when it reaches my throat. Theres also the strong fruit scent. Is this brewed from some sort of fruit? Ive never had this sort of fruit.


    In my mind:  Dont go there.


    I didnt know what fruit it was brewed from. I had no idea what fruits were used to brew the wine in this world. Cherries? I doubt it.


    Whatever the case, Im d you like it.


    Ying went back to looking at the ocean, while I went back to Nier and Lucia. Sulky, Lucia asked, Your Highness, what did you two just talk about?


    I answered honestly: Nothing. Ying just wanted to know how life was on our side and wanted to learn to get used to it. Shes never drank our wine before. As a consequence, she choked on it.


    Nier indifferently snorted: How is she going to be a soldier, if she cant even drink wine? When I first killed as a Valkyrie, Her Majesty gave me a bottle of strong wine.


    No, I dont think your time serving as a Valkyrie can be used as a standard.


    Lucia pondered to herself for a moment before saying, The first time I drank wine was when I secretly drank my fathers wine. However, our elven wine is different to humanitys. Our wine tastes lighter and sweeter by a bit, which suited my preference that time. The thing was, my dad didnt let me drink wine. I only got to drink whenever I liked after I grew up in the pce.


    I never expected Lucia to like drinking liquor.


    Nier set her gaze on the ocean. She sighed, and then, with a soft giggle, asked, Isnt that quite nice? Your Majesty, its nice to be able to return in peace. Ying didnt say anything about going back, did she?


    No, I answered with a head shake. I nced over to Ying, who was drinking at the side of the deck, and continued, She didnt say anything. Id say Ying is understanding and sensible. Shes not the wilful type of woman. She just has her own principles and beliefs that she firmly sticks to simrly to Ling Yue Okay, shes sometimes actually very wilful.


    Nier pouted, while Lucia revealed a cold expression.


    I thought, Are these two that hostile towards Ling Yue?! Nier, arent you friends with her?! Didnt you say your rtionship with her was quite good after you came back?! Why are you sulking and hostile now?! Ling Yue hasnt crossed you two in any way!


    I think its better to call Ying over, remarked Lucia. She looked in Yings direction and raised her ss. She closed her eyes and quietly said, Ying looks really lonely over there. We should tell her toe and join us. Didnt His Highness say he doesnt have feelings for Ying? In that case, Ying saved our lives and can be considered our friend.


    She did let others hurt His Majesty, though, argued Nier.


    Didnt you almost kill her, as well? Youre even now, retorted Lucia.


    Nier pouted and didnt say another word. Lucia ced her ss down then looked at me: Your Highness, go and call her over. I dont want to be the one who takes the initiative to call a woman over, to sit next to my husband and drink wine.


    Arent you the one who came up with the idea?!