Foreigner's Mistake

Book 6: Chapter 89: Shock ~ 29

As soon as he woke up, he saw the wood grain on the ceiling. He remembers seeing something similar just recentlyAh, the inside of the World Tree in the elf village was like this, Satoru thought to himself.

How long had I been asleep? His body was heavy and he could not move wellSatoru suddenly felt the presence of someone beside him and turned his gaze in that direction. What caught his eye was a girl with moist eyes staring at him incredulously. I recognize that figure.

...... Alice?

...... Good morning, Onii-chan. You're a sleepyhead, aren't you?

The girl then had tears in her eyes, and unable to hold them back, she clung to Satoru's chest and began to cry loudly.

No. She wasn't Alice.

He knew that much even though his head was still a little fuzzy. Alice must be only eight years old. It's been a little over 40 days since he came to the other world, so please don't tell him that a few years have passed since he returned to his consciousness like Urashima Taro.

She's not Alice. Then this girl is Liz. She is a half-elf girl who looks like Alice in the other world.

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Satoru gently embraced the crying girl, who was bawling her eyes out in his chest, and felt guilty for having put her in his arms, and shuddered as he remembered what he had done to this poor girl.

I had done something irreparable to a girl who resembled my sister, even if it was to save her life.

I would return home. It was one thing to make that decision, and quite another to do what I did to her. I must make amends.

It took some time, but Lies finally seemed to calm down a little. After the shouting subsided to a sobbing, Satoru finally spoke up.

Liz ...... I'm ...... sorry about something ......

What is it?

!

Satoru was absolutely mortified when Liz's wiped her tears with her arm and said matter-of-factly. Honestly, he doesn't know what the situation is right now, but even so, Liz should at least know. It's not like she's not involved.

I just wanted to say thank you.

Slowly, Liz's raised herself up, sniffed, and smiled at Satoru.

No......thank you f-for what ......?

Satoru is confused. He didn't do anything to make himself laugh.

Onii-san saved my life.

But for that....

Liz shakes her head from side to side.

I'm not angry because it was the only way. I'm just grateful for your help. ...... Besides, Onii-chan avenged my mother.

I knew it, Liz knows what was done to her. She also seems to know how it happened. And yet, she is still smiling at me. Satoru feels dizzy.

Did she say that I have avenged her? N-No I didn't!

No, it's not! Reine-san, it's like I dragged her into this! It's my fault that she's dead.

It's not Onii-san's fault! It was those bad people who did it!

Shaking her head from side to side, Liz's exclaimed. Satoru looked away from Liz's emotional state. He can't watch her.

That's because it would have been better if I hadn't come ...... if only I, if only I hadn't come!

That's not true. My mother told you that, too. She said it was some kind of guidance.

How ironic - Satoru bit his lower lip in regret. She had met and died under the guidance of something. How could both Reine and Liz accept such absurd guidance?

At the sound of Satoru's self-deprecating voice, Liz touched Satoru's arm, which was still lying down.

I beg you, please don't make me hate Onii-san. ......

Satoru gasped at the sound of Liz's tearful voice. After all, in the corner of his mind, she must have the idea that Reine died because Satoru came. It couldn't be helped it was only natural. He almost thought that it would be better to have her hate him, but then he thought about how Liz felts when she said that she didn't want to do that.

She had lost her mother, there was no trace of the house she had lived in, and persecution awaited her in her hometownShe must have looked to Satoru for a place to turn. It is painful for Liz to hold a grudge against the person she has been a refuge for, and that is why she told him not to hold a grudge against him.

Satoru bit his lip. It was selfish of Satoru to want her to hold a grudge. It's just a way to make himself feel better to have her do so. There is nothing constructive in that. And if Liz really wants to resent Satoru, Satoru will be hurt even more deeply. Liz understands that much. That is why she has decided not to do anything that would make Liz resent Satoru.

As she recalled, Liz's smile, which she forced herself to make, turned to Satoru.

You probably don't realize it, Onii-san, but you've been asleep for three days, you know?

Three days!?

Satoru was so surprised that he made a bare voice. No wonder his body feels quite heavy, and he is convinced that he cried out of relief when he woke up.

In the meantime, there was a bit more to it. The elves in the World Tree Village seemed to be safe, though barely. They thought it was the blessing of the World Tree.

In fact, I don't give a damn about themSatoru thinks. Although he had some connection with them, Satoru didn't care about the elves in the village of the World Tree.

The village came to investigate. Leia-san was explaining the situation. So, you see. ......

Liz cut off the words.

Leia explained to the elf who came from the village to investigate? The word "surprising" dances in Satoru's mind. It was also surprising to hear Leia's name mentioned by Liz. Leia, the Immortal King, has always thoroughly avoided showing herself to anyone other than her companions. The only exception was when she used the art of Illusion while scavenging for magic books in Galhassan.

The reason for doing so is simple. The Immortal King and their Immortal Family are abhorred and feared by all living things. There is almost no one in the world who would honestly believe her words. It is surprising that Leia, knowing the risk, went out and explained it to Liz and a third party.

Liz hesitated several times before opening her mouth boldly.

I have decided not to return to the elven village, despite Onii-san's efforts.

Satoru, whose thoughts had been preoccupied with Leia's case, was surprised by Liz's unexpected admission.

What....W-why?

I know you understand, but originally, it was only because my mother was there. I didn't want to go back that badly. Helmera-santhe Elder's daughter, offered to adopt me, but I turned her down.

This motherly daughter made the decision to return to her hometown because she thought of her mother, whose leg had deteriorated. Now that her mother, who had been a source of support for her, was gone, she no longer wanted to returnIt makes sense. The Ingolshenes extermination that he did for the sake of the mother and daughter was a complete waste of time, but Satoru doesn't care about that at all.

And now that my mother is gone. There was no need for me to go back. So...

Liz's face is serious as she speaks in halting tones. She takes a deep breath

Onii-san. Please take me with you on your journey. Then, please make me your slave.

Satoru is determined and declares,

Liz. Be my magical slave.

Liz did not immediately respond to Satoru's gravely proclaimed voice. After a short pause, she gave a small but firm reply.

......Yes

A trembling voice echoed in his chest. Even though it was her own wish, the life of a magical slave is not something to be taken half-heartedly. Is she afraid, Satoru thinks so, too?

Instead, I will protect you with all my might.

Wrong

Wrong?

He relaxed his arms a little and look at Liz's face as she gives him a response he had not expected. Her face is too much like Alice's if Alice grows up like that, she will probably end up like this. The face that anticipated Alice's future is in his heart. The girl looks back into Satoru's eyes and shakes her head a little to the left and right.

Onii-san has to go back to your real sister and be there for Alice.

Khh, ahh......

Satoru was deeply moved by her words which were so straightforward.

Satoru felt something welling up in his chest at the tenderness and strength of Liz, who was still thinking about Satoru even at this point in his life. He rushed to stop it, but it wouldn't stop. A single tear drops from the left corner of his eye.

Liz, with her eyes swollen from crying, still turned her smile to Satoru.

I am very happy to hear that Onii-san will protect me. But you must not lose sight of your original purpose. I am sure my mother would not want you to do that.

.........

What strength...

Satoru realized that tears were spilling from his other eye as well. Liz in his arms was so thin and unreliable, but he wondered how much strength was hidden in her small body.

Liz scooped up Satoru's tears with her fingers and smiled at him.

Don't make Alice cry, Onii-chan

Yeah

Satoru sighed heavily. You are absolutely right. The most important thing I had to do was not to make Alice cry. The girl who has to make amends is right when she says that.

Then what is it that I have to do?

To strive to return to the original world. That is the only way.

...... All right.

After wiping away tears and sniffing, Satoru returned it to Liz. Lies nodded and hugged Satoru herself this time.

Please protect me until you return to your original world. That's all I ask.

Yeah got it.

Satoru also softly and gently accepted Liz and agreed.

He will return to bring a smile back to Alice. For the sake of Liz, who said that he must do so. For Leia, who had always said it was her mission, and for Rico, Minerva, and Solor, who supported him. And for Reine, and above all, for Alice, and for himself.

So ......, umm, I have a request to ask of you, too.

Satoru asks back, patting Liz's head, who rubs her cheek against Satoru's chest but opens her mouth unsurely.

A request? What is it? I'll listen to it as much as I can.

Satoru was on a mission to fulfill any requests other than those that would be an obstacle to his return to his original world and to Alice. It is hard to believe that Liz, who said Satoru must return to the world with Alice, would make a request that would make it impossible for him to do so.

However, Liz's request really surprised Satoru.

I could see that Onii-chan was putting your sister's face on mine. So, I know it's difficult, but...

After taking a few small breaths, Liz's mouth opens with a will.

Please hold me properly again.

Satoru's heart was shocked as if he had been punched with a gut punch.

He had intended to answer immediately, but he was at a loss for an answer. It was only natural. He was going to embrace a girl who looked like his sister, even though there was an age gap between them, and who could still be called a girl? And against the girl who he forcibly took her virginity, even if it was to save her life?

Satoru had a dizzying sensation. It didn't feel like she was joking. Liz is serious.

.........

If you do that, I'll forgive you for forcibly taking my first time.

Jokingly, Liz laughed. Satoru's heart ached at the obviously forced smile. No matter what he said, it was true that he had taken this innocent girl's virginity. Liz forgave him for that fact by embracing her properly.

Satoru was in anguish over what he could do for this earnest girl.

As Satoru was lost in thought, a soft fragrance tickled his nostrils.

Satoru's eyes widen.

Liz put her lips on Satoru's lips. It took only a few moments to count. It was a very slow kiss as if she was pressing down on him. But the softness of her lips is a definite sensation.

Liz's lips parted and she smiled shyly at Satoru.

Ehe...... ehehe. It was my first kiss, you know?

Satoru's eyes, slightly moistened, caught Satoru's and did not let go. He did not kiss her during the intercourse he had to save her life. Satoru was so moved by Liz's kindness that he could not stop himself from being moved by her.

Satoru was bewildered, but he was determined. He won't run away. He decided to face this healthy girl head-on.

Just because you're going to be a magical slave doesn't mean you have to go that far, you know?

Liz shook her head from side to side.

It was my decision. I ask you. Please take my first time properly.

I guess that's her way of putting things right.

Satoru sighed, put his hand on her cheek, and hugged her thin body with his free hand.