Volume 1 Chapter 95 Holy Beast Arjuna
The little fluffy puppy is sitting next to me.
Just a moment ago, it was a little ball of fur, trapped in the mirror, not moving at all.
"...The dog spoke."
Since Eir-Eir can talk, I'm not that surprised a dog can too.
But it didn't have a cute voice like Eir-Eir, so I was shocked.
"A holy beast that appears before the child who inherits the power of the Rest priest family, Alexandria..."
My father said.
Holy beast.
When I hear that name, I picture a big, strong lion, but instead, it's a puppy with big, round eyes.
I know that puppy──I'm familiar with it.
"Your power. Before all stories begin, I sealed it. But now, the seal is breaking. Maybe it's worn down by time──or maybe it's because you wished for it. Your magic is your own power. I am just a watcher."
The puppy said.
Its voice echoed deep in my heart.
That voice taught me.
──I will be your friend.
The beast appeared before me, who was curled up alone in a corner of the Rest priest family, and said that.
──Lydia. Friends share sadness and cut it in half, and they double or triple joy.
"You are... your name is..."
"I am your father."
"Father!"
Yes──that puppy was my father.
"Huh?"
I heard my father's confused voice. I decided to ignore it.
"Father, I want to help Francois. What should I do..."
"I will break your seal. Just believe in your heart. If you believe, magic will take shape before you. Lydia, your hand."
I reached out my hand.
The puppy──my father──placed its small, soft paw on my hand.
A handshake.
"Release from the curse. All power. Return here."
With my puppy father's words, I felt the golden thorn-like restraints binding my body snap.
I could feel something warm flowing inside me.
Overwhelmed with excitement, I hugged my body.
Eir-Eir, who was nestled between my arms, let out a little annoyed sound, "Purin..."
It was probably uncomfortable for her.
As the restraints on my body lifted, memories began to swirl in my mind.
My friend.
My father's name.
"Arjuna..."
The world looked so big when I was still small.
The puppy stayed close to me.
But suddenly, he disappeared.
The memory of the puppy being by my side vanished the moment he was gone.
The puppy was my father, the holy beast Arjuna.
To lonely me, he said, "I will be your friend. I will be your father."
"I have always been watching you. Even from the prison where I was sealed. It seems you are good at manifesting magic through cooking as a catalyst. In other words, yes──."
As Arjuna spoke, the scenery of the dark, dungeon-like place changed.
The usual stove, pots, knives, and cutting boards.
Cute decorations, chairs, and tables. A cooking counter.
It's──Lobelia Diner House. My palce.
"This is..."
Sir Ciel looked around the changed scenery of the diner with curiosity.
It was my usual diner, but there was a white bed in the kitchen.
On it, Francois was sleeping.
"This space is all created by magic. It's real, but not real. It's similar to Saintwise's summoning magic."
"Lobelia Diner House, huh? It's a comforting sight."
While stroking the counter, Sir Ciel said.
Mr. Lucian, who seemed to have quickly adapted to the sudden change, said with a hint of happiness.
"...Lydia. Are you going to save that woman? The one who made you suffer and tried to kill you?"
Sir Roxas, deciding it was safe now, said while untying Feldur's ropes.
"Francois is my sister.... We've grown up together."
I didn't like her, but ...
Still──Francois must also be a victim.
One of the victims of the witch Sylphina, who is trapped by the red moon and continues to resent the world.
"Lydia.... You are kind and strong. In the years I made you suffer and pushed you away, you have become very strong. You are no longer the crying, little Lydia I felt I had to protect."
Sir Stefan waved his hand lightly, and the holy sword seemed to be swallowed into his hand, leaving behind sparkling particles as it disappeared.
With a somewhat lonely smile, Sir Stefan looked on.
"You're 18 now... you can cook. It's quite popular."
"Not just popular, many are in love with the princess's cooking. While Your Highness was dreaming, Lydia is no longer alone."
Sir Rail stood next to Francois's sleeping bed, took her hand, and touched her wrist with her fingertips.
Then, in a calm voice, he said, "Her pulse is weak. Princess, we don't have much time."
"Lydia, follow your heart."
"Yes!"
At Arjuna's words, I imagined the dish.
The ingredients for cooking appeared on the counter, one by one.
Peach, honey, lemon.
Arjuna was sitting cutely on a chair next to the counter.
Eir-Eir moved above my head.
Her tattered white body was fluffy and bouncy again. It was the usual energetic Eir-Eir.
"I'll make it right away, just wait, Francois."
"...sister."
Francois, with her eyes closed, called me in a small voice.
She was relying on me. For the first time, I was relied upon.
Father had said Francois wasn't her daughter, but we had been together for years.
Blood relations didn't matter much anymore.
I quickly peeled the peach, took out the flesh, and moved it to a bowl.
Then I squeezed honey and lemon juice from the cut lemon into it, mashing it with a rolling pin.
As the flesh was crushed and mixed with the honey, I looked up at Sir Ciel beside me.
"Sir Ciel, um, I want you to freeze it. But not super hard, just nice and crunchy. So, please cool it just right."
"Sure, that's fine."
"...Lydia. I can use magic too, you know, without asking Ciel."
"Mr. Lucian might freeze it too hard, so that won't work."
"Oh, I see..."
Mr. Lucian looked embarrassed. Why?
"...Lydia, your choice of words."
Sir Roxas scolded his. Sir Stefan crossed his arms and said in a cold voice, "... Do you always have this kind of exchange with Lydia?"
Sir Ciel used his gentle ice magic to freeze the peach just right.
He crushed the crunchy peach until it was smooth.
Then, he served it in a glass bowl, and it was done.
"It's ready! A whole peach sorbet with lots of honey!"
I scooped the cute, cold, light pink sorbet and hurried over to Francois.
I took a spoonful and pushed the sorbet into his small mouth.
"Francois, eat this. Just one bite."
Francois swallowed the cold sorbet as it melted in her mouth and slowly opened her eyes.
Her big blue eyes looked at me in surprise.
Then, she looked around and said, "Mother..." as big tears fell down her cheeks.
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