After listening to Xellos, we are about to head to the next stop, but…
“Come to think of it, I’ve never really talked to Cara or Seti.”
“Are they still not used to this island?”
“They built houses nearby, but apparently they don’t really talk to people too much… I think they went somewhere.”
That’s why we didn’t go there directly from Merlin’s house, and instead went to talk to Xellos in the forest.
So what should we do about this… As I think that, I see Cara walking alone in the forest.
It feels like she’s trying to be sneaky and not let anyone see her.
“What is she doing?”
“I don’t know, but it looks like she’s busy, so let’s leave her for later.”
“Yes.”
We see her off as she leaves for the southern forest.
That leaves Seti, so we head to his house, but…
“He’s not here.”
We knock, but there’s no response.
I guess that puts a temporary stop to the investigation of Edinburgh’s past…
“Mister Arata and Miss Edinburgh, good morning.”
“Ah, Ceres. Good morning.”
As Edinburgh and I discuss what to do next, Ceres and Erie approach us.
“It’s rare to see you two alone. Did something happen?”
“Well…”
There’s no reason to hide this, rather, it would probably be good to talk to as many people as possible, so we tell them what we told Xellos.
“I see… Well, if that’s what you want…”
“It’s wonderful!”
Erie is a little taken aback, but Ceres talks over her and grabs Edinburgh’s hand with a spark in her eyes.
“You want to regain your memories and overcome your tough past so you can send off the one you see as your dear daughter! You’re practically a holy mother! You have my support!”
“I see… That’s nice to hear.”
“Holy mother… Ceres, do you remember what she did to us in that port town…”
“Of course we will help. We will tell you about the Edinburgh we know, so come to our house!”
“Y-yes…”
Edinburgh is normally unflappable, but Ceres’ excitement is overwhelming her.
I’m seeing something pretty rare, but then Erie lightly pokes me in the back.
“Arata, Ceres is going crazy and not listening to me at all…”
“Ha, hahaha…”
Sounds like she’s a bit shocked about her best friend ignoring her.
Come to think of it, I remember Reina saying Ceres once got all heated up and started asking all sorts of questions.
Well, I think that’s a quality of hers, but Erie is a little worried.
“Are you sure this is okay?”
“Are you talking about Edinburgh’s memories?”
“Yes… We traveled to this island together, but I was scared just standing next to her. There’s no doubt she’s dangerous.”
Erie said when she met her again on this island, it was like a different person with Edinburgh’s face.
Everyone who knew her says the same thing, so she really was like a tyrant before she lost her memory.
But both Reina and Zephir said that it was her own will that led to her losing her memory. That must mean she wanted to be the way she is now.
I’m sure she will be fine even after she remembers.
“It’s okay.”
It’s a little funny seeing her looking troubled over Ceres pushing.
I’m sure life won’t be so different after she gets her memory back.
“Yes… Well, I don’t think even her can run around doing whatever she wants on this island. Compared to that monster…”
“Stop!”
“Mugu!?”
I rush to close Erie’s mouth.
Ceres and Edinburgh look surprised because I yelled, but I’m not moving my hand.
I’m sure Erie is referring to Miss Sheryl.
“Erie, calm down and listen.”
“Hngannn!”
“Miss Sheryl is in my house right now, so Snow doesn’t feel lonely while Reina is away.”
“…!?”
“So no matter what, don’t refer to her as a monster when she’s around…”
She nods, and I slowly let go.
Her pale expression tells me she’s still traumatized.
“H-hum!”
““Hn?””
Ceres yells all of a sudden, teary-eyed for some reason.
“I think it’s nice that you two are friends! But, hum… You shouldn’t get too close!”
“Wai! What’s going on in your head, Ceres!? I have you and Arc!”
“Yes! And I have Reina and Tiltue! I wouldn’t betray them!”
“But you’re very close!”
I guess I was pretty close to her, but I had to make sure Miss Sheryl didn’t hear…
But I guess I wouldn’t like another guy getting this close to Reina and Tiltue…
I see what I did was wrong, step away, and bow.
“I’m sorry Erie.”
“I know you were helping me… But… I’m sorry too!”
We bow to each other, and Ceres tilts her head.
I want to make excuses, but the feeling of not wanting others to do the same is stronger.
And so, we don’t say anything to Ceres.
“That was…”
But Edinburgh knows what happened, and explains it to her.
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