That author didn't understand Durandal's situation at all, setting Durandal's abilities based on hearsay.
Hmph, the reason she could heal others' illnesses was that she absorbed the illness within their bodies; it wasn't "healing" at all. Yet, the other party positioned "healing" as the most important skill, depicting her as "life" itself. She had already treated the "self" in the book as someone else.
Alright, it seemed Durandal really didn't care, so there was no problem.
Lumine was curious about what this light novel wrote that interested Durandal so much. She would buy a copy to read later.
Secretly noting down the light novel, Lumine's gaze returned to the food.
"So, have the things you saw today changed your mind, Lumine?"
"Ugh!"
Lumine almost choked on Durandal's sudden question. She took a few breaths and looked back at Durandal.
She was still in the same posture as before, as if she had asked a very ordinary question.
Lumine naturally understood what Durandal was asking, but she didn't know how to answer, not knowing what she should do.
"You… what do you think I should decide, Durandal?"
"This is a decision you need to make yourself, Lumine. Besides, you've already made up your mind, haven't you?"
Closing the light novel in her hand, she looked up into Lumine's eyes. She knew very well that the other party had already made a decision, but was still hesitating about something.
"No matter what happens, I will be by your side. You just need to do what you want to do, and I'll handle everything else."
Durandal was Lumine's greatest support. No matter if she messed things up or whatever, Durandal would help her fix it. She just needed to do what she wanted to do.
"Durandal… Hmm, I know what I should do."
"Hmm, very good. Now, get a good rest tonight. Tomorrow, go to the Kamisato Estate and express your thoughts to the other party. Since you're ready, you'll start getting busy from tomorrow."
"Hmm!"
In a place others couldn't see, Raiden Makoto curiously observed Lumine, Shenhe, and Paimon.
They were Durandal's companions. Heh heh~ Their way of getting along was truly intimate. She was willing to cooperate with herself for them, wasn't she?
She must have something incredible about her, otherwise, she wouldn't be able to make someone as powerful as Durandal follow her. She needed to observe her carefully during this time.
Raiden Makoto turned her gaze to Paimon… Forget about her. Although she was cute, she was only cute. She was probably just a mascot in the team.
Finally, there was Shenhe. This Damselette was very beautiful. What was her relationship with Durandal?
Perhaps she was also a friend Lumine brought along to travel. After all, she and Durandal hadn't exchanged a single word since they arrived, so their relationship was probably not that intimate.
These were Raiden Makoto's thoughts during dinner, but as night fell and everyone was about to rest, Raiden Makoto covered her eyes, her pretty face turning flushed.
Who could explain the scene before her? They clearly booked three rooms, so why did this person come over to find Durandal at night, and upon meeting, showed an expression she hadn't shown during dinner?
She was so calm during dinner, so why did she become like this at this moment? You… what exactly is going on with you!?
"What's wrong? Today. Your situation is a bit bad, Shenhe."
Durandal ignored Raiden Makoto beside her, maintaining the posture of being pressed down by Shenhe, and reached out to tidy her bangs, asking.
"Today… when I was with Lumine, we met a person named Teshima in a place called Konda Village. Because his Vision was taken away, he forgot the person he had been waiting for."
Shenhe again closed the distance between herself and Durandal, gently tapped her forehead, pressed her face against Durandal's, and continued.
"You say… in the future, will I also forget you like him for some reason?"
"Forget? Why would you forget? Your situation is different from his. He was waiting for that person, but you will always be by my side. I will always be here, so what reason do you have to forget me?"
Durandal lightly tapped Shenhe's head. This person just liked to overthink such things. She had told her many times that even if she wanted to escape from her side, she wouldn't allow it, yet she was still worrying about what to do if she forgot her.
Then she would help her find her memories, or create new ones. Even if memories disappeared, feelings still existed. She believed that even if Shenhe forgot her memories, she would still fall in love with her just like this.
"…Hmm, you're right, we'll always be together."
Durandal's words reassured Shenhe, but they didn't calm her mood. Rather, these words greatly intensified her emotions, making her breathing somewhat rapid.
"Tonight… can I stay here too, Durandal?"
"Even if I told you to go back, you wouldn't agree, would you? If that's the case, then what's the point of me saying those things?"
"None. Just like usual, let's get some good rest."
"I don't think doing this will provide rest. If it weren't for my abilities, do you think you could recover your spirits?"
Waaah~ Waaah~ Waaah~ Shenhe is one thing, but you can clearly see me, so why are you letting her stay!?
Are you retaliating against her? Retaliating against her actions today? Ah ah w(?Д?)w~ Don't do this!
Tonight, Raiden Makoto achieved growth. How gratifying!
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