Author: aji (あじ)
Translator: sleepingjay
After telling me that, the shadow saw my dull look and laughed quietly.
“You’re quite stupid. All of that just now was made-up.”
“……”
The shadow had returned to his blasé tone and said that, but I still couldn’t take his words at face value so I held my tongue.
Sure, I knew the shadow must be good at deceiving people. However, if the story just now really was a wound being carried by the boy in front of me…..
“Finn.”
“Hmm?”
I looked up at the shadow who had put on his clothes, and called out the name again.
“‘Finn’. Do you know about the Fortune Feather?”
“Aa, a little……If I recall correctly, it’s the feathers dropped by a being with platinum wings, who is said to live above the sky.”
“That’s right. I’ve thought your hair color was beautiful ever since I saw it. So I’m going to call you Finn, got it?”
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“…Cgfc’a sbe pewqlcu abb ojg ogbw atf qgfnlber abqlm?”
Ktf rtjvbk’r ojmf aklrafv lc vlruera jr tf ilrafcfv ab wf. Dea lc afgwr bo rtjwfifrrcfrr, tf kjr cb wjamt obg wf. P rja vbkc bc atf fwqas yfcmt jcv mgbrrfv ws ifur, atfc mbcalcefv ajixlcu.
“Alii jrxfv sbe ab rajs ys ws rlvf, gluta? Ktfc lrc’a la fjrlfg lo P’nf uba j cjwf ab mjii sbe ys? Jjiilcu ‘rtjvbk’, ‘rtjvbk’ lrc’a mifjg fcbeut.”
“I see. Then, be my guest. However, using the Fortune Feather… is this your way of being sarcastic?”
“Don’t be silly. We may both have bad personalities, but I’m nowhere as insidious as Finn.”
I retorted with a snort, then looked up to the sky just like the shadow—no, Finn—did just now.
“The Fortune Feather is something that brings happiness to many people. To the owner of the feather, and to those the owner loves. …..So, it’s perfect for you.”
“Me?”
“Yes.”
I thought back to the first time I talked to Finn. I really thought he was an annoying guy at that time. But, knowing him now, he was also sacrificing himself for the sake of someone else.
Such a strange thing. Everyone I had met, everyone I had gotten to know—they were all sacrificing themselves little by little, in pursuit of something.
Even though there was no guarantee at all that it would all pay off.
Despite knowing this, they still probably wouldn’t stop walking even until they die.
“……I’m sure the boy’s parents loved him, and prayed for him to be happy more than anyone else.”
That must be why the boy’s world was filled with tender love.
That was never a mistake. It would be weirder if it weren’t the case.
How could love be nurtured in a world where children could not live happily and healthily?
“You fool, you will regret believing in me. I serve the Lord only because our interests are aligned, have you forgotten that?”
“I see. Well then, that means the name really does suit you. I’m sure Jill will continue saving children like the boy in the story.”
I turned to face the shadow and grinned.
I hope that Jill’s hopes for the future have what Finn is pursuing. And then one day, Fill will dream again, and be able to reunite with the boy he has had to let go of.
“…..It seems I am wasting my time talking to you here.”
“You’re leaving already? Don’t just skip rest once your injuries heal, okay?”
“If that’s what you want, then you should also not run around so much. And—”
Suddenly, the shadow cast a glance behind me. Then he said with a slightly louder voice.
“I hate weak creatures. I have no interest in cowardly men. The same goes for my husband—if he loses his mind because of love, I will be the one to kill him myself.”
“…….As usual, you have a foul mouth.”
“No, no, I’m no match for you.”
If his face wasn’t hidden, I bet I could see a breathtakingly beautiful smile on his face.
His figure shimmered like rippling water, and in the blink of an eye, he disappeared without leaving a single trace.
I looked in the direction where Finn had glanced at, and—who knows how long this guy had been there—saw a familiar dog tail curled up pathetically.
Oh, the Shadow got a name. Good for him. And the newcommer… I think I know who that is but forgot his name, as he hasn’t appeared in a long time.Thank you for the chapter!!!
Poor puppy 😔
Thank you for the update
thanks for the chapter ~