Chapter 10: A Baron's Path In Life Pt.5

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Author: This should be the last chapter for the little arc.

3rd POV

When they arrived at the Kaslana's manor, Yap, carrying the gift with the note still attached, is walking beside Cecilia Scharic, who's currently carrying Siegfried.

Once they got into the room that Cecilia rested at 2 days ago, Yap put the gift with the note attached on the nightstand.

Cecilia: Yap..

Yap: Yes, Lady Scharic?

Cecilia: [..Ah. He's now only calling me by the last name with formalities once again.] (Closes her eyes for a moment) [But perhaps this is for the best.] Thank you for earlier.

Yap: Hm? What do you mean by that, Lady Scharic?

Cecilia: For standing up against Overseer for me earlier. It may have been rude of you to do so, but... Thank you, regardless.

Yap: Don't mention it, after all... You were my mission, Lady Scharic. I was strictly under your order and commands until we returned to base.

Cecilia: !! I- You didn't have to do that..

Yap: I had to. Besides.. the way you were like around sir Kaslana gives me the impression that I shouldn't separate both of you. Instead, I've to get you both together so that your bonds and relationship may deepen. And judging from where we are now.. (gives a small smile) I'd say I did a great job. You've fallen for each other, after all.

Cecilia: W-wha! D-don't say such things like that!

Yap: But it is, Lady Scharic. You two have the potential to live a happy life. As for me..... [A happy life? (mentally sighs) That would only be a dream. A dream that will never come true.] Let's not talk about it anyway. (Looks away) What happens to me in the end doesn't matter.

Cecilia: ... [Just what actually happened that caused him to be like this? Still.. I must be able to do something for him, at least! He's already helped me out a lot when I was unconscious and during our little trip in that town.]

After some thinking, Cecilia realized what she could do.

Cecilia: [That's right! Since I'm one of Overseer's paladins... I think I should have some leverage, at the very least. I noticed Yap didn't have proper weapons and armor. Perhaps I could request Overseer to grant him max level access to the arsenal and armor.] (Nods to herself) [That's right! That's what I'm going to do later!]

Meanwhile, Yap was talking to an unconscious Siegfried

Yap: Sir Kaslana, or rather, sir Ziggy. I'm afraid our little trip has come to an end. It was fun, I'll admit. But.. Good things don't last long. I'm sure you understand that. Perhaps people around us may forget or not even care to bother what happened. But the experience we three have shared... Will only be ours and ours only. Also.. your feelings for Lady Scharic are commendable. As such, I'll allow you to have her. She belongs to you and vice versa. Oh, and of course. We got you a gift. And also, I apologize on behalf of what happened. I could have prevented it from happening but I let it happen regardless. It is because I've my own plans as well. I'm sorry, Sir Kaslana. Should you hold a grudge against me, I completely understand. If you wish to erase me off the face of this planet, then do so.

After some seconds passed, Yap speaks once more.

Yap: Well, that's all for now, Sir Kaslana. I'm afraid we must go now. Should you one day return to Schicksal.. Know that Lady Scharic's waiting for you.

With that, Yap then exited the room.

Cecilia: You're done?

Yap only nods, not saying anything.

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