Chapter 9: Even if you say so all of a sudden

“The angel-onesan and Kira, over here!”

Guided by Cain-kun, we were running in a flurry through the overly splendid mansion of Count Mantras.

When we got out of the carriage, all the people who seemed to be servants of the Count’s family were taken aback. “This is the angel-onesan who healed my fingers!” When he explained, they agreed and cleared the way for me.

(Of course, if you leave it unattended, it will hurt……!)

He ran up the stairs of the house, which were too big, and when he reached a room in the back— Cain-kun opened the door without knocking.

“Niisan!”

At that moment, a chill runs down my spine.

(—The miasma is so thick!)

I’ve had a faint feeling about it ever since the Count’s estate was approaching.

The noxious miasma in this area seems to be quite strong. If it’s been like this for several days, it must be very difficult for the people living near this place.

With this in mind, I somehow managed to step into the room.

The only piece of furniture in the room was a large bed…… A young man was lying on it.

The young man with the dull blond hair, which is a different shade than Cain’s hair.

His forehead was covered with sweat, and his eyelids were closed helplessly.

The bandaged reddish-black stain on his bare left arm was embossed with what appeared to be a black, ghastly bruise.

(It’s not just injuries. While being attacked by a demon, the miasma must have also affected him.)

Surely, with these wounds, a healer would not be able to heal them.

Because of the miasma, healing magic cannot reach the body and is blocked.

An older maid, who seemed to be nursing him, hurriedly stood up.

“Bocchan, who are these people?”

“The angel-sama who healed my blisters and his friends!”

“I see!”

Apparently, it seems that my name recognition in the Count’s family has blown up.

I bowed to the maid who was waiting for me by the wall and kneeled by the bed.

I immediately held my hands up to the young man’s left arm.

“[Analysis] “

Then a massive amount of dark-colored balls floated up into the air from the bandages – all of which were sucked into my hands.

The maid is frightened” Hii!” and Cain-kun’s eyes are wide open, but he trusts me and doesn’t say anything.

“I knew it was creepy……”

I feel like Kira is talking behind my back, but I’m going to ignore that for now. Also, it’s not creepy.

(Understand Oniisan’s pain.)

I think he is about five years younger than me…… but let’s not worry about the details.

Cain-kun said that his brother had been bitten by a demon for defending him.

The memory of that time is vividly conveyed through the pain of the young man himself.

They were walking down the street side by side when they saw a shimmering golden light behind them and heard a growl.

That at that moment, before he could think of anything else, he had stretched out his arm and pushed his little brother away.

Immediately after, his mind was repainted with the color of pain.

Nevertheless, he reached for the sword at his waist and stabbed the biting demon through his own left arm, knocking it down.

It was also because he tried desperately to fulfil his role, writhing in pain, to prevent this demon from attacking anyone but himself.

(…… You’re a very kind person.)

Cain-kun was much more important to him than himself.

So, there is no regret in his heart as he is still in intermittent pain. Rather, he feels a strong sense of pride that he was able to protect his little brother and a strong sense of blame for his unworthiness.

“……”

I was about to chant [heal] but decided against it.

His suffering is too strong. My magic is weakening, and I’m not sure if [Heal] will be enough.

Then, I cast that spell.

I hope you will get well. I want you to make Cain-kun smile.

(—I will rewrite your pain.)

Another thing that is important.

(Let’s・crush・the・entire・miasma!)

“ [Cure] !” [キュア]

That was the moment.

A golden glow that filled the entire mansion overflowed and covered my vision.

However, I never close my eyes. —I just gaze single-mindedly at him.

Light instantly erased the blur of darkness surrounding him and dove towards his wounds

The vast amount of bloodstains gradually disappeared without a trace— A minute or so passed.

When the golden shimmering finally began to subside, the sound of several people talking and footsteps stopped near the door behind me.

“Cain, the light just now…”

I turned around and saw an elegantly beautiful woman and another handsome man standing there, supported by her shoulders.

Probably the parents Cain-kun and his Oniisan. I smiled softly at their anxious faces.

“Rest assured, your son’s injuries are—”

I was about to say it, but I stopped talking halfway.

I turned my head fearfully, and when I looked down, for some reason, my hands— his hands were gripping my hands tightly.

Yes.

He was still lying there, his beautiful blueish gray eyes staring at me with a feverish intensity.

“W-well um?”

(What’s with the hand?)

Maybe he’s just recovering and is disoriented?

Have you mistaken me for someone, perhaps a lover or something?

In a panic, I tried to untangle myself somehow, but it didn’t budge.

As I was puzzled, the good-looking young man stared at me with a serious look in his eyes.

He said in a low, hoarse voice.

“……Beautiful person. Will you marry me?”

After saying that, he lost consciousness.

As for me, I was left behind with my handheld in his.

“……Yes! ?”

I managed to react after all this time, but by that time, I could already hear his gentle breathing in his sleep.