Chapter 184: Grrr (2)

「…Seiya is not feeling well and is meditating alone in his room. 」

Seiya was still in his room during dinner, so I told John Dae and Colt that explanation. The truth was a little different, but I wasn’t lying by telling he was not feeling well.

「Maybe he just got tired. He’s the type of guy who keeps things all by himself. 」

Eich immediately got to the point, so I nodded silently. Seiya had anticipated all sorts of troubles in advance, and he had of course taken into consideration the emotional turmoil he would feel when meeting Princess Tiana. Even so, “the feelings for the person he once loved were overflowing from his soul” …was probably far beyond what Seiya had originally thought.

I felt both happy and lonely when I thought that Seiya still loved Princess Tiana somewhere in his soul.

…No, Princess Tiana was still me! There was nothing to be worried about! Ri…Right…?

「Anyway, let’s leave Seiya alone until he calms down. 」

「That’s right. We have three more days until the “Round Table of Lasting Peace”. He should be feeling better by then. 」

Colt and John Dae said those words.

We headed to the dining hall in the castle without Seiya to have dinner. Then, to my surprise, Seiya appeared from the corner of the hallway! He looked as normal as ever!

「Ehhh!? Seiya!? 」

「What’s wrong with you?! Weren’t you feeling unwell!? 」

Eich said in surprise, but Seiya snorted.

「Meditation is over. I’m feeling fine. 」

「Whoa, that was quick! 」

I shouted in surprise, but Seiya said coolly.

「I told you I expected that scenario. My mental health is completely recovered. 」

It didn’t seem like he was lying. I was impressed with the hero who had restored his mental health in such a short period of time. Incredible, this person was truly a mental power freak!

As I was thinking about Seiya’s unbelievable recovery and how reliable he was in many ways…Princess Tiana came running from the corner of the opposite corridor with a big smile on her face.

「Today’s practice is done!! 」

She ran towards Seiya and put her hands around his arm as if holding onto a tree.

…Whoa, whatttttt!!

I was panicking inside, but…

「Hey. I told you not to touch me. 」

Seiya showed an icy attitude. It was the usual Seiya.

「Ehhh! Seiya, you’re so cool! I want to cling to you! 」

Princess Tiana said those words without any shame. I glanced at Seiya timidly, but he ignored Princess Tiana as if she were invisible.

…He was truly resisting well! It was the effect of that meditation!

But then, Princess Tiana muttered to herself.

「Ahhh. I wish I married Seiya, and not Leon. 」

…!! What an intense thing to say!?

「…Grrr. 」

Seiya groaned again and touched his forehead with his hand. He spoke quietly, barely able to stand.

「…I’m going to meditate again. 」

He changed directions and started to walk unsteadily.

「Se…Se…Seiya…! 」

I was shocked. 「What’s wrong? 」, asked Princess Tiana. Celseus sarcastically laughed as he pushed his wheelchair around.

「Hahaha! It’s rare to see Mister Seiya like that! 」

「You idiot! This is no laughing matter! If Seiya collapses, what will we do? 」

「Tha…That’s right. Yes…it’s certainly no laughing matter. We need him to get back on his feet quickly. 」

My heart was filled with a different kind of anxiety that I had never experienced in any of my previous adventures as I watched an unsteady Seiya return to his room.

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Yup Celseus, it’s no laughing matter, because you’re dead without Seiya…

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