Chapter 116
"Phew, I'm not late."
I was worried that someone might notice my room was empty, but thankfully, the mansion was peaceful. If they had discovered my secret escape, it wouldn't have been this quiet.
Feeling relieved inside, I spoke to Sylpheed, who had gently carried me all the way to my bed.
"You can go now. Thanks for today as well."
[...]
"...?"
'Why isn't he leaving?'
Usually, Sylpheed would respond affirmatively, reminding me not to forget to call him next time, and leave, but today, he was motionless.
"Sylpheed?"
[Um…]
Sylpheed, who was always confident, was unusually hesitating.
"What's wrong?"
[... Are you okay?]
"Okay? What do you mean?"
[About when you collapsed earlier... Wasn't it because I used too much of your power...?]
As Sylpheed stumbled over his words, I had an image of a dejected puppy's ears on his head.
'Weird.'
