(#FULL) She Tried To Call Off Her Engagement But Her Fiancé Gets Obsessed With Her

This story starts with a girl is standing in front of a beautiful Manor Butler said Your Grace your fiance lady Karina is here to see you milon stops writing and asks what he is he ruler of zentaur Duke milon pastello he asked Fong isn't the wedding a year from now while bowing his head Fong replied yes your grace he said but since she's come all this way I think you should at least go and see her milon Stands up and started walking he said why in angry tone how could she be this rude what in

the world is she thinking he said though we're engaged I can't believe that she would barge in here without even informing us ahead of time while Fong is walking beside him he said and she just had to come now when winter is around the corner and I have more important matters to deal with milon thinks in his mind we must accumulate enough food to last and make Preparations to fight against the demonic monsters please don't forget to subscribe and help me to reach 1K Subs as soon as possible thanks for your support milon stops at

a door and asked while opening the door is it too late to call off the engagement now Karina said that sounds wonderful milon looks at her and thinks in his mind TSK did she overhear he said what did you just say Karina said I'm willing to call off the engagement in return I'd like to live Here for a period of about 6 to 10 months milon asked who Karina replied me milon asked are you out of your mind Karina replied not at all she said I don't need a room in the main building I'm fine

was staying in the annex as well she digs up a paper from her robe and said I even brought the document to break off the engagement while presenting he paper to milon she said here you go milon looks at her and then looks at her clothes She's wearing worn out and shabby clothes he asked is your family struggling financially Karina tilts her head and while confused asked pardon while looking at her clothes milon asked did you travel like that where are the rest of your bags Karina said ah I didn't bring anything else in case

something happened to me he asked how did you come all this way she said while remembering her Journey in her mind them I paid for a carriage ride got off and walked for a while then hitchhiked the rest of the way milon asked when did you depart Karina replied two months ago milon takes a sigh and said you could have sent a message during that time no more importantly how could you embark on a dangerous Journey all by yourself how naive can you be Karina replied that's because while smiling she said this may be my

first trip as well as my last While remembering the scenery of her JY of forest and Wildlife she said I've always wanted to accomplish something with My Own Strength milon thinks in his mind well it wouldn't make sense for a noble lady to go on such a reckless Journey more than once Karina asked may I please stay here milon walks close to her and ask what will you do if I say no Karina thinks and said well I did think of going from place to place and working here and there is my plan B Milon

takes a sigh and thinks in his mind what kind of a plan is that he looks at her and thinks is she really the same person I saw at the engagement ceremony he recalls his memories of his engagement with Karina in his mind he thinks in his mind I had no idea that she was this rash Karina said while smiling but I believe you won't say no yes he asked what makes you think that she replied that's because Your Grace doesn't like me while showing Him he papers she said I'm quite good at catching on

to stuff like that as you can see I've already filled out the form to call off our engagement he said very well come in for now she said thank you I promise not to be a bother you won't even know that I'm here she said and when I suddenly disappear one day just think that I've returned home while closing her eyes she said or you can think think that you've been freed from an annoying burden milon Said as you wish fa prepare a room for her Kina tells in her mind and that was how I

ended up living in the manner of my fiance who hated me before some time Karina and her family was sitting at the dining table Karina's father said Leah you look very well today abelia said said it's all thanks to the wonderful medicine that you and mother bring me every day Feldon said how could you call that wonderful it looked awfully bitter yuck karena's Mother said with closed eyes Fel leaz ill she needs to eat her medicine to get well even if it's bitter enrick said I also bought you a gift to cheer you up Leah

Feldon asked no fair what about me enrick said of course I brought you one too abilia said Thank you and Frick Karina tells he story of her childhood she tells when I was little I wondered why I was the only one with dull brown hair in my family while looking at her family photo she tells we all share the Same blood but I don't look like them at all while putting her spoon back on table she tells later on I found out that I had inherited my dark hair from one of my grandparents she stands

up and said I'm finished may I be excused Karina's mother said all right Karina walks away and closed the door to the dining hall she said while walking they don't even care while walking she thinks in her mind it's all right it Doesn't bother me anymore she staggers while walking she grabs the side of a pillar and stands she then started running she stops and vomited up everything she ate she thinks in her mind he didn't say my condition would deteriorate this quickly a few days ago while writing on the paper doctor said I'm sorry

to say this but your organs seem to be functioning at only half of their potential Karina asked is it that Serious doctor replied yes it's a miracle you're still walking about if you suddenly became like this though you were healthy before I suspect that it could be the art disease Karina gets shocked after hearing that she asked the art disease he doctor explained okarina artists there are a few gifted individuals who can bring about miracles and among these individuals there are some whose abilities cost them their Life force that being the case I assume you

can create Miracles as well Karina said with a sad face yes doctor said every time you use your power your health must have weakened considerably why didn't you get a checkup if you discovered that you had this illness beforehand it wouldn't have worsened to this EX extent the doctor ask didn't your family say anything Karina shakes her head Karina talks in her mind the reason why I didn't tell my Family about this is because they wouldn't have listened while remembering her Miracle art she tells I guess you could say it was out of Pride while

imagining her parents in her mind she tells of course it wasn't that my parents didn't love me they always tried to be fair but my younger siblings needed my parents more than I did because they were younger and Ill inevitably mother and father couldn't afford to be fair all the time she tells I was either the firstborn nor the youngest in the family I was the second child who could look after myself naturally the amount of attention my parents gave me was smaller than a grain of sand she started shaking while thinking if I tell

them now they'll probably start paying more attention to me but how will I know whether they truly care for me what if they're just interested in my ability back to present the doctor asked you said you're Vomiting blood and feeling anemic Kina replied yes doctor said that serious I'm sorry to say this with a serious face doctor said but you have a year to live at most he said since you won't be able to eat properly anymore your body will become weaker while Karina is shocked he said so even one year is a stretch Karina

asked is there anything I can do to live doctor replied no not as far as I know but come back after a while if you still Wish to live a little longer I may come up with something while sitting near the window Karina saw birds flying she thinks in her mind I wish I had wings too she said I'm going to die she squeezes her hand and thinks but before that happens I want to do everything I had ever wanted to do I'm not going to force myself to smile I'm not going to act like

I can do everything alone she thinks and I'm going to start speaking up for myself while leaning on the Window she thinks in her mind what will everyone think when they find out about my illness while imagining her family she thinks in her mind if they start treating me like I'm an inconvenience while taking a sigh she thinks I don't think I'll be able to Bear it that's why I can't tell them she thinks while looking outside the window should I just run away but I have only a year left even if I do run

away where Will I go what will I do while standing up she thinks in her mind I wish there was someone who would look at me for the way I am regardless of whether they like me or not she remembers something in her mind ah Karina recalls her engagement day in her mind in which milon asked are you a sheep he said you meekly do everything you're told going this way and that that if you didn't want to come here you shouldn't have Karina looks at him while walking She thinks in her mind but if

I think about it he didn't reject the engagement either she thinks then shall I go to the north while imagining herself on Journey she thinks it'll be a journey I'll embark on with my own two feet she thinks in her mind all right but what should I bring with me while writing on a paper Karina thinks in her mind I should exchange gold for cash beforehand make sure to pack comfortable clothes jerky water and she thinks ah I need to Bring the document to call off the engagement she started writing while writing she thinks in

her mind I should probably drop by to see that doctor again while sitting in front of mirror she thinks in her mind anyway I didn't go down to eat breakfast but no one came to find me while looking sad she thinks I do realize they don't know I'm Ill but I still feel a little sad she shakes her head to shake off the gloomy thoughts and thinks it's all right I only have a Week to get ready so I need to begin now while touching her money bag she thinks I've prepared enough pocket money while

standing in front of the mirror and looking at her she recalls her memories someone walks to Karina and said excuse me Karina asked yes what is it she asked are you well acquainted with Lord enrick I saw you talking to him a few moments ago Karina replied I yes Karina answering her Karina thinks In her mind that's because he's my brother the girls started talking to the other girl oh how I envy you he's quite dashing isn't he the other girl said count and ctis Leopold are both very admirable people and their children are all

famous aren't they while imagining enri said first Lord enrick they say that he's well versed in literary Arts is a skilled swordsman and that he's more than capable to become the head of house leapold at any time she said That's right and I also heard that a young Noble woman confessed her love to him through a letter not long ago while imagining Feldon she said and Lord Feldon they say that he's always surrounded by people because he's full of life ah and we mustn't forget lady AB ABIA while imagining abilia she said she has beautiful

wavy blonde hair flowing down her back and blue eyes that shine like Jewels I saw her the other day and you wouldn't believe how lovely she was It's no wonder she's the most well-known lady in High Society but she's quite ill after listening to them talking to each other Karina started walks away the first girl said yes that's why the leopolds are so careful about her health come to think of it there was someone else the other girl said yes someone quite plain was always with them I wonder who she is could it be huh

where did she go Karina was remembering all of This while standing in front of a mirror she puts her hand on her cheeks and said someone plain while walking in the hallway she thinks in her mind I remember turning away and going straight back home that day I wonder what happened afterward while walking down the stairs Karina saw nocturn nocturn also saw Karina nocturn said oh hello lady Karina Karina glares at him for a moment and she said it's been a while nocturn What brings you here he cheerfully replied Aliyah I mean lady abilia is

getting her checkup today Karina thinks in her mind Leah huh while remembering her younger self Karina thinks in her mind at once had feelings for him but while imagining nocturn and abelia she thinks in her mind nocturn only had eyes for abelia perhaps it was because she reminded him of his little sister who died when she was young I had no choice but to let my affection for him wither Away while passing by nocturn Karina said I see I'll be going now nocturn looks at Karina gets intuition and said you don't look too well are

you all right Karina thinks in her mind since when did you care she said I guess I didn't get enough sleep nocturn hen said I could give you a checkup along with lady abilia if you'd like Karina said that's all right while both of them were talking while standing at stairs abilia Came abilia walks to Karina and cheerfully hugs her while hugging she said Karina due to this unexpected hug Karina stumbles and nocturn grabs Karina Karina looked surprised by nocturn gesture while looking at abilia nocturn said it's dangerous to run around here Leah abilia said

sorry nocturn I was just so happy to see Karina Karina abilia keeps hugging Karina as she asked Karina where are you going Karina replied I'm going out Karina grabs abilia by her shoulders and said abilia you should be more careful what if you fell down the stairs abilia said I knew you would catch me after hearing abilia Karina mumbles something n no one heard anything nocturn and abilia looks confused H Karina said ah it's nothing you should go get your checkup done so you'll get better while putting on a pout abilia said but nocturn always

Scolds me abilia said besides I feel better these days can I go outside with you Karina pushes her hand away and said nocturn came all the way here to help you it wouldn't do to just send him back abilia looks a little sad and said but noan said Leah I'm sad that you think I only scold you I'm just doing my job he said since lady Karina has plans we should let her go and head upstairs now abilia said okay abilia drooped her Shoulders and said you're so lucky to be able to go outside side

every day Karina after hearing abilia Karina gets shocked she clenches her hands and thinks in her mind what lucky how could you say that you have no idea what I had to endure Karina remembers a time while taking care of abilia Karina tells in her mind abilia loved clinging to me so I always had to stay by her side and tend to her while remembering the Letters she tells in her mind all those tea party invitations ga dust on my desk because I couldn't go naturally she tells in her mind I wished I could attend

parties and have fun I never got a chance to make any friends that's how it was all the time while talking to Karina her mother said I'm sorry Karina enrick fell off his horse so I need to go and see him Karina said with a sad face but today is my birthday while Maids are tending to her Dress Karina's mother said your brother could have been seriously injured Karina asked what about father her mother said he's already left for the Academy tell the butler what you'd like for your birthday while looking at newborn kids Karina

said wow they're so tiny are they my younger siblings while lying on bed Karina's mother said that's right since you're a big sister now you need to take good care of them all right Karina cheerfully Said okay Karina imagines herself with her siblings walking while she looks happy abilia coughs Karina thinks in her mind did she cough Karina said mother abilia Jess her mother said Karina go to your room now her mother said to the maid with a worry look in her face call for the doctor immediately the maid said yes my lady while another

time Karina said no Feldon give it back while Feldon is a kid he grabs the toy Karina pulls it from him And said mother made me this for my birthday Feldon Falls with a thump sound and started crying Karina gets startled after looking at Feldon crying Karina's mother burst open the door and said angrily goodness Karena what in the world are you doing how could you treat your younger brother like that Karina said but Feldon tried to take my her mother interrupts Karina and shouted he's just a baby give it to him while holding Feldon

her mother said you must Be kind to the little ones so they'll following your footsteps just let Feldon play with that my darling boy are you all right while Karina is hugging the toy her mother said be a good girl Karina she said Karina do as you're told do you want to be punished by your father Karina said no but her mother said then stop acting like a child Karina gives her toy to Feldon at another time Karina said to her mother mother I feel dizzy while sewing her Mother said what she puts her hand

on Karina's forehead and said oh my you have a fever she said abilia has a fever as well the doctor is with her now so I'll send him over to you afterward she holds Karina up and said let's go to your room for now I'll carry you there Karina said okay Karina looks happy and she smiles looking at her mother someone knocks on the door the butler said to Karina's mother my lady the doctor Wishes to talk to you about lady abilia her mother asked us something wrong all right tell him I'll be right there

she drops Karina and said to her I'm sorry Karina I'll call a maid for you go to your room and get some rest I'll be there as soon soon as I'm done she said since you're a big girl now you'll be able to look after yourself yes Karina asked can't you carry me to my room mother her mother said ha but you're healthy she remembers other times Where her mother said you must be understanding of your sister since she's ill you're such a good girl Karina she tells I had to be a good child if

I wanted to receive praise from my parents while looking at sick AB she tells abilia was sicker than I was while imagining Feldon she tells Feldon was younger than I was while looking at the picture she tells an enrick lived far away from home she tells my parents always seem to have an excuse for not Prioritizing me that was how I slowly closed my heart and decided not to reach out to them when I turned 10 while drawing she tells instead I found a new hobby her eyes Sparkles yellow when she is drawing she tells

I didn't know my Creations were Miracles then while looking at a butterfly drawing she tells but I felt fulfilled whenever I filled the paper with my drawings the butterfly from her drawing Becomes a live ANS started flying karinaa looks at butterfly with a she joyfully runs to her parents and said mother father look at this picture I drew her mother said to Karina while holding the paper Karina and for won first place at the Academy swordsmanship competition we suspect that he'll grader early Karina said wow that's fantastic her mother joyfully said that's right I wonder

who he takes after while Karina's father said I want to see It too while showing her drawing Karina said mother I drew this picture today her mother takes a glance at her drawing and turns her head away and said yes good job her mother mother said to her father anyway we must throw a small party when he comes home for the weekend while Karina is standing behind them looking sad she said abilia is getting better these days too so many good things are happening Karina thinks in her mind won't you look my way just Once

at another time Karina's mother said Karina while sitting on a chair drawing Karina said yes her mother shouted did you take what was on my desk Karina replied no her mother said don't lie she said then why is it in aelia's hands I told you it's dangerous with a blank expression Karina said I didn't doke while abilia is crying besides her mother she said why can't you be a good big sister why must You cause so much trouble Kina thinks in her mind she doesn't want to listen to me she said I'm sorry I won't

do it again at another time Karina's father said to her enrick graduation ceremony is tomorrow so would it be all right if we push back your birthday party Karina Karina thinks in her mind compared to en's many talents which everyone Praises my drawings are nothing it's not like having my party a bit later is going to mean there will be less food or Presents at another time while holding abilia Karina's mother said to her Karina it's all right to have your tea party another day yes abilia is not well again Karina think in her mind

of course since I'm healthier than her it's okay she said yes that's fine I'm perfectly fine she tells the more I said those words the more I drew that's when I realized that my pictures only came to life if I drew sincerely with all my heart sometimes I drew for just an hour At other times I drew for an entire day countless pictures came to life and vanished while remembering herself crying she tells I loved my Creations more than my family who wouldn't look at me no matter how much I cried for them she tells

while remembering her creations at times they were animals that consoled me when I was upset or just friends that listened to what I had to say and that was how I soon reached the point of no return while walking Away Karina said that then I'll see you later she thinks in her mind I feel like I'm going to throw up abilia shouted while standing on stairs Karina she said by me something yummy from the market I want to try stuff like kebabs too knan said to abilia Leah be careful Karina said while looking happy all

right abilia said hurry back Karina while walking in the garden Karina thinks in her mind Karina Leopold she thinks you're the worst how could You get jealous of your own little sister the doctor asked Karina did you decide that you want to live while smiling Karina said no I need medicine doctor asked medicine what kind of medicine she said I'm going to leave this place I've never been in control of my own life not even once she said I don't want to live like this anymore the doctor asked him so where are you going she

replied um it's a place at the end of the northern Region she said have you heard of zentaur while cheerfully smiling doctor said you might as well dig your own grave now he said you'd be better off taking a pill that'll kill you in a snap of a finger than going to a place like that while walking away from her he said if you're here to ask to be killed you're at the wrong place get out of here Karina said no you misunderstand she said is there a way to get there safely without dying I

was Planning to take 2 months to get there while the doctor is thinking she said and rest for a day or two every week at an in would it be impossible while pulling his chair doctor asked but why go north she said I have an acquaintance there he said but the north is unbelievably freezing on top of that Winter's only 2 months away she said I don't think that'll be a problem since I plan on only staying indoors with a worry look doctor asked What are you trying to do exactly while looking at him Karina

thinks in her mind he's looking at me as if I'm an ignorant child she said I would like to get there without dying that's all I want the doctor asked when do you plan on leaving she said next week while writing something doctor said there's not much time left if you have art disease there's not a lot I can do about your declining Health he said but I can delay The process if you stop taking the pills your condition will get a lot worse and I'll only prescribe you two months worth of them after hearing

the doctor Karina cheered up and said that's more than enough Karina gives money to the doctor he said that's too much money this medicine isn't even that expensive Karina said you're prescribing Me 2 months worth of medicine and I also wanted to give this to you as a sign of thanks I don't have anywhere To spend this anyway I'll see you in 6 days sir while looking at her leaving doctor thinks in his mind she's so young and yet she's so quick to give up I wonder what kind of life she lived to look so

relieved about leaving while walking in the bizarre Karina thinks in her mind once I get the medicine I'll be all set to go while walking in bizaar she smells the aroma of kebabs she thinks in her mind that Smells heavenly the stall owner said to Karina don't be shy and give it a try Miss you'll thank me later Karina remembers abilia in her mind saying I want to try stuff like kebabs two while smiling Karina said to the stall owner I'll have two to go please while sitting in the carriage Karina looks outside she looks

at a girl wiping a little girl's face with an handkerchief she remembers abilia words in her mind You're so lucky to be able to go outside every day Karina while looking sad she thinks in her mind I know she didn't mean it in a bad way and I know that she adores me as well though I don't know why while her heart throbs she thinks in her mind I wish I could be more easygoing about things like this while coming from the gate and walking she thinks in her mid after all abilia and Feldon are

younger than me and I should be understanding as Their older sister she said I guessed this would be perfect for a light snack before dinner Feldon asked Karina Where Have You Been Karina replied hello Feldon while sniffing the bag Karina is holding Feldon said smells delicious he snatches the bag from Karina and said while smiling isn't this too heavy Karina I'll carry it for you Karina said you only offer to help when I have food while smiling she said go and eat it with abelia she told me to Buy her some while running away Felson

said yaho thanks Karina hey abilia look what I've got Karina thinks in her mind I'm drained I should take a quick nap at night Karina was sleeping in her bedroom she had a voice saying Karina Leopold she Rises up from bed and asked what brings you to my room at this hour father her father angrily said Karina did you buy street food for abilia Karina replied yes I went out today while her Mother and Feldon are standing behind her father he said ha you know that abilia should be careful about what she eats don't you

while looking down Karina thinks in her mind so this is what brought them to my room I simply got her what she wanted Karina asked did something happen to abilia her father mother said there must have been something wrong with the food she threw up everything to the point of dehydration while remembering abilia Vomiting up he said how could you be so thoughtless you're her older sister her mother said your father's right Kina you're an adult now you should have been more careful Karina said Bala her father interrupts her and shouted I don't want to

hear your excuses Feldon said father mother Karina just Karina talks to herself and her mind Keep Calm this will end as it always has if you say sorry they're simply worried about abilia there's no One else to blame but she thinks in her mind why are they taking it all out on me Karina said to her father so what her father gets stunned huh he asked what did you just say Karina said whatat do you want me to do she thinks in her mind how much longer do I have to endure this for a year

while she clenches her clothes she thinks in her mind until the day I die will they know how I felt after my death her father said what an Insolent Karina interrupts him and said I simply bought those kebabs for abilia because she asked me to she said and you should have firmly told her that she shouldn't eat such Foods because they may be bad for her health her father father said what how ignorant are you about your sisters Karina interrupts her father again and said no I thought that it' be all right because abilia asked

me to buy her some while getting shocked her Mother said Karina how could you talk back to your father like that she thinks in her mind ha my head hurts she said what do you mean I simply told him my opinion that's all I don't believe I did anything wrong her mother said ha but if you were going to buy her food like that you should have gotten permission from the doctor Karina said what do you mean buy food like that Feldon was fine after he ate it she said besides I bought some after trying

one Myself so I thought it' be all right she said to her father I'll be careful from now on father and please warn abilia about this as well while trying to get calm her father said all right please be more cautious while her father turning Feld and asked her mother mother may I go see abilia she replied go on her father stopped at the door and said Karina you know that your sister has been unwell since the day she was born don't you Karina said yes he said you might feel like this isn't fair but

you're perfectly healthy so please understand Karina said all right she thinks in her mind I'm sick of hearing about how healthy I am it's not like I'm the only healthy one in this family enrick and Feldon are perfectly fine as well why does he always talk as if being born healthy is a sin and keeps demanding me to make sacrifices Karina said I know Karina's Mother said your father must be worked up because Leah passed out Karina please be understanding she asked Karina you're not upset or anything are you while they were going Karina said

is that all you have to say to me both of her parents stopped her father asked what Karina asked mockingly I'm surprised you even knew where my room was father mother he replied of course we knew Karina said I thought that both of you had forgotten since you never Came here to see me these past few years after listening to Karina both of them gets shocked Karina said to them please tell arilia that I'm sorry I caused such an inconvenience I'm tired so I'd like to get some rest they left after that while lying on

her bed Karina thinks in her mind ha I didn't do anything wrong I hope abilia is all right while looking worri she thinks in her mind as for dehydration I've been through it a Couple times recently myself it'll be all right it's not a big deal after that Karina quick stands up and take her colors and started drawing she draws a little fairy and she came to life the little fairy starts lying Karina said hello there Miss fery while the little fairy hugs her she thinks in her mind I should just forget it all like

I always did I have my drawings she thinks creating art is the only way I can breathe I cannot stop Drawing even if I have to exchange my life for it after all it's my everything the next day maid asked Karina oh my are you here to eat in the dining room today lady Karina Karina remembers Feldon and abilia apologizing to her Feldon said Karina sorry about the other day while crying abilia said Karina I'm sorry I won't ask you to buy me street food ever again so will you forgive me and please come to

the dining room for our meals Too while standing in front of the door Karina said yes I will the maid said that's good to hear everyone will be pleased Karina talks in her mind today will be my last day here anyway while sitting on the dining table Karina thinks in her mind I don't think I'll be able to eat anything other than that salad her father said to her a hem Karina I noticed that your birthday is in two days she said yes that's right she thinks in her mind I forgot that my Birthday was

coming up her father said that happens to be enck's day off so we thought it' be nice to go on a picnic all together he said would it be all right to push back your birthday party Karina said do as you wish however I don't think I'll be able to attend the picnic I have plans her father asked is it so important that you must miss a family event while standing up form the dining table she said yes I'm sorry I hope you all have a lovely time without Me I'm done eating so I'll excuse

myself first after that she dashed back to her room she places a paper on the table while standing in front of the mirror she thinks in her mind I thought I couldn't be any more disappointed or sad while writing on the paper she thinks this might as well be my last birthday she thinks father didn't even seem sorry when he asked if my party could be postponed he acted like I would obviously say yes It looks like my last memory of this place is going to be horrid too after putting her robe she gets ready

to leave she thinks in her mind still since their family I wondered whether I should at least say something to them before leaving but I just ended up leaving a simple letter on my table after that she left on her journey in the zenta region while taking bath Karina thinks in her mind it's a belief that he didn't kick me out a few minutes Ago milon said while going away as you wish Fong prepare a room for her he said to her we'll talk after you get washed up Karina nodded to him while looking at

the medicine bottle she thinks I only have three pills left she closes her eyes and remembers the doctor's words in her mind I've given you plenty of medicine but if you end up with only three pills left stop taking them once you do you'll come down with a fever in 3 days your health will decline Rapidly afterward it'll be as if all the water pent up behind a dam comes bursting out after the bath while rinsing her hair Karina thinks in her mind if my calculations are correct my body temperature will start rising tonight she

remembers the doctor's words again if your fever Rises to an unbearable level take a pill once every two days PS don't resist sleep it's a sign that your body is fighting to stay alive while standing she thinks In her mind is this what it's like to be a grandfather while remembering her journey she thinks the journey was exhausting but it was tremendously fun as well though I only have one year to live as I wish after getting ready she thinks no that's more than enough for me I should do whatever I want and in order

to do that she remembers something in her mind while while standing in front of milon She thinks in her mind this study smells like paper and ink I think I kind of understand why he seems so touchy now while looking away from him she thinks in her mind I'm sorry to bother you when you're busy milon said take a seat first Karina said all right both milon and Karina sat on sofas and the butler poured them tea Milan said now explain why you came all the way to zentaur Karina asked him must I milon said

with a frustrated look I think I have the Right to know seeing how you're the one who asked me to let you live here for a while he asked did you get into a fight with your family or something Karina clenches her clothes and said I suppose you can say that milon said considering the fact that you spent two whole months just to get here I understand how desperately you wanted to leave while Karina is looking down and sad he asked was the fight that serious Karina talks in her mind he is Partly right while

imagining her family in her mind I just wanted to spend my last days in peace and in order to do that I needed to be far away from my family she thinks in her mind to be honest a part of me wished that they would regret how they treated me after I died I know I'm being childish but while holding the teacup she said everyone needs time to be alone sometimes milon said yes but now is not a good time Winter's the busiest season of the year In zentaur so I won't be able to tend

to your needs Karina joyfully said that sounds great while looking gloomy milon thinks in his mind ha what in the world is this tiny lady trying to say no more importantly Karina started babbling she said so if you happen to have an Annex that you're not using may I use it if I were given a room right next to your Graces I imagine that it would be awfully awkward when we run into each other and while looking at her Babel Million thinks in his mind is this really the same lady that I met at the

engagement ceremony she seems rather different now he said to him the annex needs a bit of touching up Karina asked is it Dusty milon said no it's clean but it needs to be refurbished and I have yet to assign servants there while putting her Cup in table she said if there's fire and warm water it's more than enough I don't even need a maid milon said if you say so it's ready for Use so you may move in whenever you'd like Fang make preparations he said and don't even think about going outside by yourself with

a concerning look on his face he said the north is different from the South during the winter it's dangerous because you never know when a demonic monster could appear Karina stands up and said don't worry I don't plan on venturing out I'd like to get some rest may I go to the annex right Away milon said go ahead while going away Karina said to milon thank you for allowing me to stay here milon said I didn't exactly have a choice it's not like I could kick you out while walking Karina stops at the door while

opening the door she said Your Grace I'm sorry to be an inconvenience she left while milon and Fong are still there while walking Karina collapsed at the side of a wall she thinks I feel a bit Dizzy Karina was sleeping on the bed while lying on bed she thinks in her mind it's still cold while looking at the light she thinks the lights still on over there she Rises up from bed while walking holding a lantern she thinks in her mind I should fetch a kettle and a towel to cool my forehead while I have

enough strength to move while walking she thinks is the kitchen this way this place is bigger than Leupold Manor so It's hard to find my way around while walking she hears a creepy sound and gets spooked she then heard voice of someone walking and then she heard a voice saying lady Karina she gets scared she screamed and swings the lantern to the person calling her the person avoids her swing she then glances at the person milon asked what are you doing up so late while taking a sigh of relief she said well what brings Your

Grace here at this hour milon said ah while scratching His neck he thinks in his mind I can't tell her that I came because I was worried about her he said I was taking a walk when I remembered the heaters and the annex were broken so I came to check on them Karina said oh is that so he steps up to her and extends his hand towards her and she flinches he said but while getting confused he asked Lady Kina are you hiding something from me while looking at her worried face he said if anything

is wrong tell me Karina Said it's nothing with an angry face he thinks in his mind nothing he then grabs her hand and started walking while walking he thinks in his mind while looking at her she's out of breath her cheeks are red and unlike before her voice is shaking he said to her you have a fever Karina said it's all right I'm sure it'll go away if I get enough rest he said I should have seen this coming when you told me that it took you two months To get here why didn't you just

say you were feeling unwell only a foolish bear would try to endure something like this Karina imagines a bear in her mind and asked a bear he said on the battlefield it's more Troublesome to deal with someone who dies from hiding their wounds so if you don't want your condition to worsen even more I need you to tell me about these things beforehand he asked do you understand with a sorry face she said I'm Sorry she thinks in her mind wait a minute why do I have to be scolded here like this in the middle

of the night Karina said I milon interrupts her and he raised his hand in front of Karina's face ABD asked Lady Karina how many fingers am I holding up Karina thinks in her mind while her vision of his fingers is blurry there's no way he's holding up six fingers and since I'm seeing doubles she said three milon looks at his two Dingers she thinks in her mind did I get it right milon said you really are such a handful he then lifts her up and hold her in his arms while surprised Karina said I'm fine

he said this isn't a good place for a patient to live in I'll take you to the main building Karina said but he said I know that you don't want to but I'd be a horrible host if I just let you stay in the annex Karina said okay milon starts walking while giving holding her in his Arms he said to her I'll call someone to take care of you get some sleep while feeling dizzy Karina said no doctors milon asked what she said don't call a doctor no matter what please he said all right just

go to sleep she said Your Grace you promise milon brings her to the main building she falls asleep on bed while looking at Karina sleeping milon thinks just he first stops his hand and then thinks in his mind what is she trying to Hide from me two months ago maid said to Karina's father goodness your lordship lady Karina is nowhere to be found he said why are you making such a fuss she frequently goes out on her own doesn't she while bowing her head maid said I apologize my lord well I don't think that's the

case this time while presenting a letter maid said I found this letter on her table when I was cleaning lady Karina's room this morning the Letter's content were as follows I'm Going to go on a journey Karina leapold he said what in the world while reaching her hand to the letter her mother asked what it is it after reading it she asked where could she have gone without saying a word he father asked the maid when's the last time you saw her she said well ah I believe I saw her go outside two days ago

he asked what about yesterday she said yesterday I don't recall seeing her he asked did any of You see Karina yesterday Feldon and abilia looks oblivious abilia asked since she wasn't in her room I thought she went to the market again Feldon said I haven't seen her recently either andrick said perhaps she was upset that the picnic overlapped with her birthday I should have picked a different date enrick remembers his conversations with Karina in his mind he said Karina if you're upset you can say so don't forget that mother and father Love you Karina said

I know I'm their child so they probably do love me somewhere deep inside their heart but one thing is for certain I'm not their favorite after putting the letter on the table her mother wipes her mouth and said honestly how could she be so inconsiderate didn't she realize we'd worry once we discovered she was gone if she hated the picnic so much she could have said so her father said to the butler she couldn't have gone too far Dispatch a few of our men and find out where she went her her mother asked the maid

did any money go missing the maid replied just two gold coins from today and yesterday combined your ladyship her father said see she couldn't have made it too far with so little money he said she'll probably be back after 2 weeks or so I'll make sure to scold her properly when she returns her mother said I hope nothing happens to her her father said what an Ungrateful child this will serve as a good lesson for her when when she finally realizes how blessed she was to live in Comfort under this roof after a few days

while standing beside the table her father shouted Karina Leopold what in the world is she thinking while crumpling the paper he said no matter how upset she was how could she do this he mother came and asked darling what's wrong he said it seems that Karina went South she asked so how is she while Putting his left hand on his face he said they lost her when she got on a carriage headed for the capital he thinks in his mind I understand that Karina might feel upset but how could she stir up trouble on purpose

what a disgrace to the family while sitting her mother said who knows what may happen to her we must send more people and bring her her father interrupts her mother and said bring her back for what if she hates being here so much let her be she Left of her own valtion so I refused to let her into this manner unless she gets on her knees and begs for forgiveness he called his Butler cassus he said to him I don't care how much it costs to keep tracking her down find her cassus replied while bowing

she had yes my Lord her mother said I know that it was rash of Karina to do something like this but I can only imagine how dismayed she must have been her father said stop making excuses for Her she ran away because she was upset about a birthday party he said if word gets out about this I won't be able to hold my head up she's a smart girl I'm sure she'll be back before that happens her father asked her mother house Leah isn't she lonely now that Karina's not here her mother with a worry

face said it seems as though she goes in and out of Karina's room but she doesn't say much still it must be hard for her her father said she's more mature than her Childish sister her mother said though abilia acts out sometimes she's quite thoughtful I'm sure Karina had her reasons for acting this way too while imagining Karina in his mind he said what in the world could she possibly have been upset about we gave her enough pocket money and always bought her the things she asked for her father said we must have spoiled that

girl her mother thinks in her mind that's true we gave her everything a child could ever want No let's not talk about this anymore she'll probably return in a month at least Karina opens her eyes and blinks she was lying in bed milon asked are you awake he was sitting on a Chate while reading a paper Karina turns her head and looks at him and said Your Grace she gets shocked and talks in her head it really is him milon said you still have a fever stay in bed while rising up from bed Karina asked

your grace what are you doing here milon Replied don't you remember you refused to see a doctor and it was too late to call for anyone he steps up to her and said so I decided to stay by your side until morning while milon is pushing her into the bed Karina asked really he said then why else would I'd be reading my papers in here instead of my study she said but am I not a bother to you milon talks in his mind why would she be a bother she's a patient so of course I

Have to take care of her he said I am the owner of this manner lady Karina since I accepted your offer it's all right for you to act like a guest with a relieving face Karina said okay milon sits on a chair near the bed and asks do you need anything I've never looked after anyone before so I'm quite new to this Karina asked really this is your first time he replied that's right she said this is a first for me too while smirking he thinks in His mind of course it is there's no way

a noble lady would ever need to tend to someone who's ill she's babbling nonsense because of her fever Karina said while smiling but it is quite nice to have someone nearby when you're sick she said I'm used to looking after my siblings so milon thinks in his mind ah she must have been referring to being taken care of not taking care of someone else he talks in his mind come to think of it I believe I heard that count Leopold's youngest daughter is quite sick while Imagining the Leopold family in his mind he thinks things

can be difficult for a family with a patient for instance it's inevitable for a parent attention and affection to tilt in One Direction he said anyway it seems like your fever's not going down which is a problem Karina said um I have medicine in my bag I forgot to bring it milon stands up and said I'll go get it then Karina grabs his hand and said no Not right now milon said no your fever's still high Karina said it doesn't matter milon sits back on chair and said you're more stubborn than a donkey Karina Giggles

while lying down in bed she thinks in her mind while holding milon's hand I feel cold and heavy the room is really dark but his hand is so warm it feels so good that I can't help but giggle milon said to her it's still Dawn you should get some more sleep Karina asked will you leave if I fall asleep Milon squeezes her hand and said no I'm going to stay until Fong wakes up I'll be right here until you fall asleep so don't worry Karina gets stunned after hearing him she thinks in her mind it

feels like I just got an unexpected birthday present she falls asleep after that while sitting nilon looks at her and thinks in his mind should I send a letter to her family no I suppose it' be better to do that once winter passes he thinks she probably needs time to sort Out whatever she's troubled with he thinks it doesn't seem like she wants to depend on her family so I don't think helping her out for 3 to 4 months will be a problem after a while milon knocks on the door and asks lady Karina while

covering herself in warm clothing Karina replied I your grace he asked should you be walking around when your fever has just gone down Karina cheerfully replied I wanted to stretch my legs a bit because I was in bed for so long Karina Talks in her mind it has been a week since I collapsed two things have changed since then the first is that my health deteriorated so much that even walking at a normal Pace makes me run out of breath now milon walks close to her and puts his hand on her forehead while she is

thinking the second is that the Duke comes by every day and puts his hand on my forehead to check my condition Li unhappily said your fever's definitely gone down now but while Karina is blushing and covering her head with her hands he said why are you acting like a scared rabbit while laughing he said don't worry I won't bite he asked have you had lunch yet Karina replied no not yet she talks in her mind I didn't want to be a bother so I tried my best to stay out of his sight but while turning

milon said I haven't either would you like to join me Karina nodded and he said all right then take your time getting dressed I'll see you Outside Karina talks in her mind at first he seemed like a cold and blunt person but I soon discovered he was more caring and sensitive than I thought while walking with Karina milon said ah that reminds me I'll be out hunting monsters quite often from now on so there'll be no need for you to go back to the annex just use the main building Karina asked would I be a

hindrance if I followed you on your hunts he straightforwardly said of course Karina Said I was just joking mil asked anyway do you like to draw he said I noticed that your bag was filled with art tools Karina said oh yes I do she thinks in her mind not even my family has ever asked me about that he said while pointing outside then I suggest that you go up to the roof at dawn or Sunset to see the view it's quite the sight she said all right I'll keep that in mind while turning he said

but Karina bumps into him milon said oh my apologies While rubbing her face Karina said no I'm the one that bumped into you she asked but what what were you about to say while scratching his head he said since you seem quite frail be careful when you go up there she said all right he said also it gets very cold in the morning and night here in the north so make sure to dress warmly she said okay he said you need to notify me or Fong before you go she said um okay while pointing upward

he said and you must Come down once every hour or so to warm your body up while listening to him Karina thinks in her mind I I bet his subordinates don't like him because he lectures so much he said with a serious face you better remember all this if you don't want to end up as a dry squid she said a dry squid he asked her while turning huh did you forget what you were like at the engagement ceremony while remembering the engagement day he said you were practically dragged around by Your Maids it was

clear from your expression that you didn't want to come he said if you didn't want to be there that much you should have said so while getting sad she said that was she talks in her mind I didn't have a choice while remembering her parents in her mind she tells my parents plan the engagement without even asking for my opinion while remembering abilia sick she tells and they couldn't attend the engagement ceremony because Lea was sick while Bowing her head she said I apologize if I had offended you milon said no there's no need for

you to apologize while closing his eyes he said I guess I was also at fault for not asking you how you felt about the engagement I was too focused on carrying out my predecessor's final wish he said anyway what I'm trying to say is if you don't like something while looking her in her eyes he said just say that you don't Kina thinks in her mind But I've never been able to express my opinion so openly before if I had refused to get engaged abilia would have been forced to take my place she doesn't say

anything milon scratches Hugh's head and then turns and starts walking as he walked he asked what kind of foods do you not like Karina replied I'm not good with greasy Foods while opening the the door milon said I suppose that's understandable come you must be hungry while amazed Karina said Your Grace Milon said this is this place is beautiful when it snows but the cold is unbearable so I gathered all the experts of the north and had them make a glass Dome here while excited Karina asked W when will it snow milon replied since this

year's been fairly chilly so far I suspect it'll start snowing early next month Karina told it wasn't cold enough enough to snow back at Leopold County though milon said what an absurd comparison of course the north is colder Anyway the food's getting cold you should eat Karina imagines milon saying to Maids don't put any greasy food on that side she thinks he's so considerate milon then asked you're not that weak right you're not going to throw up blood while eating are you feeling pressured Kina replied I'm not that ill she thinks in her mind I

feel so sorry that he had to go out of his way for me I thought he was just a cold and mean person if any problems arise because of me he'll have To deal with the consequences perhaps I shouldn't have come here while she was busy in her thoughts milon looked towards her and asked what's wrong does it not suit your taste Karina said Your Grace he replied you can just call me milon or Leen is fine as well she said oh all right he asked so why did you suddenly call out to me surprised

by his question Karina shakes her head and then replied I just felt apologetic he asked apologetic for what she replied for not Notifying you before coming here I thought you'd say no if I asked beforehand so he replied of course I would have he said but it wouldn't be because I don't like you or find you annoying it's simply because it' be dangerous forget about what I said to you when you arrived I'd like to officially apologize for how I acted that day Karina replied it's fine and she wondered should I tell him about my

illness even if I do the situation won't Change for the better in the worst case scenario I may no longer be able to stay here and while smiling she replied thank you for this meal milon said that's it enjoy the main Chef will be sad if you don't and I'll have him prepare something easier for you to eat next time she said huh yes thank you milon asked how is it she replied while eating it's delicious after a few moments while walking Karina thinks I haven't been this full in such a long time our Conversation

was lovely as well looking through the glass window she thinks maybe I should go up on the roof tomorrow milon shouted what did I tell you while Furious he said did you think I was joking when I warned you about going up there Karina replied I'm sorry milon said would you please explain to me why you went up to the roof wearing only a robe over your clothes I thought you promised me you'd be careful averting her eyes Karina asked did I While milon glares she admitted I think I did firstly I must tell milon

or Fong if I plan on going up to the roof secondly I must dress warmly and lastly I must come down every hour or so to warm my body but she looks into the hallway and thinks there's no one here are they all asleep while she dashes she thinks I don't think I should bother them I'm just going to take a quick peek so I suppose it'll be fine if I go alone she went upstairs and opens the door to The balcony she was in awe by the scenery and thinks I've got to draw this

while she was drawing just a bit more someone grabs her from behind and she gets shocked it was milon who grabs her she said your your grace back to the present milon shouted if you want to turn to ice just say so I'll pour ice cubes into your bathtub myself Karina replied the thing is I really had no idea that so much time had passed I didn't do it on purpose looking at her Milon furiously asked are you giggling Karina gasped and milon puts his hand on Karina's head and said why don't you just turn

into a human furnace it'll save me money on heating this place up Karina asked your grace are you cold if you are you can take this blanket he replied I don't think you're in a position to ask me that she thinks in her mind it's been an hour since I've been under these blankets milon asked may I take a look at your drawing Handing her the drawing Karina said of course it's not that remarkable but Karina tells in her mind enrick became a part of the Imperial order because of his swordsmanship skills Feldon can do

anything he's seen wants because he's a quick learner abilia is a gifted embroiderer who could make intricate patterns with ease compared to what they can do my drawings are far from being Refined milon Looks at the drawing thoroughly and said whenever I hear you Speak I come to the conclusion that being too humble isn't good either while confused Karina asked what looking at the drawing milon said I'm not that knowledgeable in this area so I can't give you an accurate evaluation but this is incredible Karina gets surprised by his remark and blushed HHA milon continued

I never thought the view from the top of my manner could be this beautiful lady Karina you should have more confidence she replied that's the First time I've received such a compliment he said well I'm dead serious I can't wait to see the final version she replied thank you for being so generous but he said generous I meant what I said I don't joke about things like this if I really thought your drawing was horrible I would have suggested that you find a different hobby Karina laughs and said I suppose you're right milon said if

you still have trouble believing me why don't you Give me the finished version once you're done I'll request an evaluation from an acquaintance of mine who's well versed in art Karina replied I will but as for the valuation I don't think it'll be necessary I don't draw to show to other people you see she thinks I only started art because I was lonely and ended up continuing but I'm too embarrassed to say so she asked um your grace can I take off these blankets now while they were talking someone knocks the door and Said Your

Grace it's Marius milon said come in he came and asked your grace did you turn this lady into a blanket caterpillar milon said I didn't summon you to hear such nonsense Marius it seems as though the long journey here has weakened her health on top of that she spent a whole day sitting outside on the roof give her a checkup Dr Marius said ah I see he said lady Karina let me take as he reached out his hand to check on Karina she hides her head inside the Blanket surprised by her gesture the doctor said

huh Your Grace while surprised milon asked Lady Karina what are you doing she mumbles from inside the blanket I told you that I didn't want to see a doctor milon said well then you shouldn't have fallen ill let him take a look at you she replied I'll get better once I get plenty of rest milon said I see I'm not getting anywhere he lifts her up as he was folding the blanket and said come let's Get you to bed shocked by his action Marius shouted Your Grace how could you pick up a lady like that

if you're going to move her you should carry her gently in your arms milon puts Karina on the bed and she was also sh shocked milon said I did carry her gently while crying Marius said how was that being gentle she's not a sack of potatoes Your Grace you shouldn't treat a southerner like you would a northerner they're not accustomed to Our rough ways scratching His head milon said I is that so I apologize lady Karina Marius then said my lady please forgive his grace and would you be so kind as to give me your

hand he checks up on her as she was breathing heavily milon said how is Marius Cuts him off by pointing with his finger sh he then said to Karina if you're tired get some sleep my lady lied down comfortably as she was lying down Karina thinks ah I shouldn't fall asleep Marius then examines her With an serious expression milon asked what's the matter why do you look so serious he replied she seems severely ill he concludes her pulse is unstable and weak as is her heartbeat she also has a light spot on her skin after

examining her Marius said this illness is rare in the north but it looks like she has art disease milon asked Art disease he told yes as you know the iOS Empire was blessed with art the north is filled with soldiers because it was Recently occupied but the capital and the South have always been bustling with marvelous artists milon replied I'm aware of that so Marius continued though it's rare there are some cases where few artists are overly blessed bled with the gift of art they are able to bring about miracles with their Creations such Miracles

surpass human capabilities and are even called The Power of a deity milon remembering in his mind said come to think of it fiel's performances have The power to heal Marius said that's right House's Carlos is famous for being a family of artists for Generations in the Empire then milon asked so you're saying that this squid I mean lady Karina is an artist that has the ability to bring about miracles Marius told yes this light spot that begins here under her armpit and continues to the inner part of her arm is one of the symptoms Melina

thinks in her mind her drawing was enough to impress me who Doesn't know a thing about art I even got goosebumps the sketch depicted a familiar sight and yet it was far more beautiful than anything I'd seen before looking at it made me feel as if I was right there on the rooftop staring at The View with my very eyes scratching his head Marius replied well she's quite weak right now but with my skills I don't think I'll be able to figure out what type of art disease she has milon asked type Marius told there

are several Different types of art disease the mildest type brings about a decrease in the person's stamina while another causes the loss of sensation in Limbs and though it is rare there are also cases where the disease takes away one's life milon said so what you're saying is in the worst case lady Karina may die Marius replied those cases are very rare but to put it bluntly yes milon said that sounds like a rather cruel blessing Marius said well we are talking about a Power that transcends human boundaries milon looks towards her and thinks since

she's sleeping right now I can't ask her anything he asked is there a way to cure her illness Marius replied as far as I know there isn't all I can do is prescribe painkillers for her milon asked so does that mean I can do nothing but watch as she loses a limb or her life Marius replied if the artist really wants to live then they must stop creating art however most do not milon Said why not how hard could it be to choose life over art Marius explained ha your grace if you were ever put

in a situation where you would die or lose a limb if you continued wielding a sword would you be able to swiftly decide never to touch it again Melina then apologized I'm sorry that was thoughtless of me Marius told those who have disease are usually great masters of their field it wouldn't be hard to imagine how much they love and treasure Art milon recalled she never mentioned this during the engagement ceremony Marius added they probably dedicated most of their lives to creating art milon then said thank you I'll send a message to Fiel as he

was leaving Marius said since she's quite weak right now please keep an eye on her I'll leave some medicine that will reduce her fever as he closes the door milon said all right after he left milon wondered how long has she suffered on her own at Night while smoking milon thinks she had a long face that time too he recalled the day of his engagement and tells on the day of the engagement ceremony she looked at the spot where only her brother sat with such a sad expression on her face but whenever someone came up

to greet us I was flabbergasted at how she would flash a smile at them like nothing happened as he puts her drawing in a tube he tells I couldn't help but blurt out that she reminded me of a Sheep back then I thought she'd get mad at me but she only smiled like a fool then standing in the balcony he whistles and a falcon came and sits on his hand the Falcon rubs his head on milon face and then flies away looking at the Falcon going milon thinks in his mind I hope Fiel sends me

a reply before it starts snowing meanwhile noan asked the doctor sir are you serious are you really going to the north the doctor replied as he was preparing to leave I'll leave the clinic in your hands for while I'll be back next spring if things end quickly nocturn said but the north is dangerous in the winter sir the doctor said it'll be fine I'll be cutting it close but I'll probably get there before winter starts while worried noan said I'm pretty sure it will begin during your journey but why are you going to the north

anyway rummaging through his thinks doctor replied a month ago a young lady with art disease Came by to see me she didn't have very long left to live she told me that she was heading North I I got a little worried about her so I decided to go there as well the north probably has very few doctors who know about art disease noct asked but if she doesn't have long to live doesn't that mean she has the worst kind of art disease as he puts on his hat the doctor said well it was my first

time seeing such a type in my whole career as a doctor I imagine It'll probably be too late to help her but nocturn then asked then why are you going there as he was about to sit he said it seemed like she was from a wealthy family but judging by how much her illness had progressed it's clear that her parents didn't care about her very much if they had paid a bit of attention to her her condition wouldn't have worsened to this extent noan replied some parents abandon their own children leaving them to die on

the Streets so it wouldn't surprise me if such cold-hearted and neglectful parents existed either sitting inside the carriage the doctor advised anyhow nocturn make sure to treat all your patients fairly if I hear strange rumors about the clinic while I'm away mind you I'll be very angry noan smiles and said all right don't worry I'll run things as you would sir he asked but what was the name of your patient the doctor replied as he thinks hm what was it again Lena Or something I don't remember well I'll be heading off now noct then said

yes sir I hope you have a safe journey as he The Carriage was leaving nocturn looks at it and thinks Lena could it be house leopolds no Lena is is a common name on top of that he said that she didn't have long left to live it couldn't be her at Leopold household and Frick asked did we get any news about Karina it's been a month since she left his father replied all I received was a report saying that They were still searching for her in the capital enrick said father I think it would be

better to make use of the soldiers as he puts down his pen his father said if she has already gone beyond the capital then it would be unreasonable to send soldiers it could complicate things if the Imperial family were to misunderstand showing disapproval he said who did she get her stubbornness from enrick said I'm getting worried I hope nothing has Happened to her his father looks at the portraits of his family members that were on his desk he picks up abil's portrait and wonders did I not have Karina's portrait made after a few moments while

walking in the hallway her father remembers these words I'm surprised you even knew where my room was father mother I thought that both of you had forgotten since you never came here to see me these past few years he stops and looks at the rooms and tells We gave abilia the room closest to the stairs so it would be easier for the doctor to find her and since enrick has to go to work every day we gave him the room next to hers we gave Feldon the next room because he's younger and Karina's room he

looks towards where Karina's room was and it was at the end in the dark while walking towards her room he recalls what did she say back then he remembers Karina saying in his mind father I want a room over there as Well this one is too far from the stairs so it's scary he tells I scolded her telling her not to be so childish because she was a big sister but now I see that this room could have been frightening for a child her age to stay in standing at the door he recalls I remember

going to Karina's room to reprimand her when she gave Leo Street Food other than that I don't remember the last time I came here to see her he went inside the room and looking at the Table he observes this table is a bit too small for an adult if she needed a bigger one she should have said so he pulls out the drawer and picks the drawings that were inside there he looks at a painting and said this is was it 2 years ago aelia's condition got worse so we went on an outing to get

some fresh air did Karina not go with us then as he was reminiscing the door opens and his wife came and calls cassus what are you doing in here he replied I was just Dropping by what about you she said seeing Karina's empty seat in the dining room made me think of her so but I haven't been to Karina's room in a while so this feels strange looking at the painting he's holding she asked what's that he replied I think it's one of Karina's drawings his wife also looks at the painting and said it's been

some time since I saw her drawing he asked did she draw before she tells him she used to bring her illustrations to show Me from time to time when she was little but she stopped after a while so I thought she had gotten tired of it she said I wonder how she's doing her father said she's a bright girl so she's probably doing fine I'll send a few messages to Nobles that are close to our family her mother wonders she's always been such a good and obedient girl why did she do this she told Leah

keeps asking me when Karina will be back and Feldon says he wants to go look for her I'm getting worried day by day her father said since Karina's not here take good care of Leah her condition will get worse if she has any trouble sleeping her mother said why don't you try sending a message to the Duke her father replied Duke pastelo no I doubt she went to zentaur shaking his head he said the road to the north is very dangerous she couldn't have gone all the way there with what little money she took with

her she's timid and doesn't have the courage To do something like that she's probably hiding somewhere in the capital I'll take care of everything so don't worry I'll also make sure to ask friends who live near the capital her mother thinks why do I feel frighteningly lonely when I look at this drawing meanwhile noan asked why the long face Leah she replied ah did it show I was just thinking of Karina it's been 2 months since she ran away nocturn remembers Karina leapold she was a quiet lady who never stood out It was easy to

overlook her because she had dough brown hair unlike the rest of her family but her blue eyes were strangely more beautiful than any anyone else's ABIA said you know Karina always stayed by my side whenever I was sick that's why I never felt lonely even though I didn't have any friends while smiling she told she would read me a picture book whenever I asked her to and even sang me a lullaby when I requested it hearing her nocturn replied I see Abilia continued and if I told her that I was lonely she didn't go out

to meet her friends and stayed right next to me while giggling she told actually when I was younger I was jealous that she got to go out when I couldn't so I made her stay with me a couple of times but I don't do that anymore nocturn smiles and said lady Karina must have been a kind sister he concludes in his mind though she may not have liked you as much as you think she did he then remembers a Past incident abilia said I knew you would catch me Karina said don't trust me the words

she mumbled at the staircase sounded so sincere that I thought her kindness to abilia was all an act and even if she doesn't like abelia that much she should have at least sent her sick sister a letter nocton said don't be too anxious but if you're really worried how about you get healthier so you can go and look for her while rumaging through her things abilia Said that sounds good too oh and I also found out something amazing about Karina the other day showing him a picture she said Tata look at this noct asked a

drawing looking at the drawing he thinks this is it feels like I'm staring at this scene with my my very eyes it feels so real Amazed by the drawing he asked did Lady Karina really draw this in disagreement she said yes I took it from her room I have no idea why she didn't say anything about her drawings when She's this talented if I were her I would have run to mother and asked her to compliment me Karina is really good at doing things by herself as she was talking nocturn stands up abilia asked are

you leaving already he replied yes I just remember remembered that I had something to take care of she said oh all right goodbye nocturn left the room after closing the door he puts his hand inside his bag and thinks could it be he pulls out a prescription which contents Were name Karina condition suspected of having art disease has one year left to live at most note slim chance of living longer he said to himself no way back at the Duke's Manor Karina opens her eyes and Sh VES lying on the bed she Rises up from

bed and thinks I'm thirsty she extends her hand to reach The Jug and wonders did his grace leave this for me she said to herself hauh I shouldn't have come here she thinks in her mind I wonder if he found out about my illness She said I hope that he never finds out when I was told that I didn't have much time left to live the first thing that came to mind was how my family treated me throughout the years if I told them I was dying I thought they would give me more affection and

attention but I didn't want to face a reality where such love would only be given to me when I'm about to die I felt miserable and disgusted at the thought of trying to seek their attention with my illness Which was eating away at my life like sand escaping through the crevice of my fingers that's why I ran all the way to the north my family can't reach me here and Milan I thought he'd ignore me because it seemed like he didn't like me I tried to live as quietly as possible she then remembers his words

I am the owner of this manner Lady K since I accepted your offer it's all right for you to act like a guest while crying she said why why is he treating Me so kindly it's inevitable for people to have favorites within their family that's why things are unfair sometimes because everyone has their own set of priorities but I'm merely a guest to milon I'm not even family so how can he be so caring toward a stranger like me while crying she thinks I'm going to die and he'll keep on living I should have made

sure that he didn't develop any feelings for me regardless of whether such feelings stem from sympathy or Worry if milon ends up feeling guilty about my death then she said to herself ah I remember reading about a charm that can erase one's memory she raises her hand as to draw and said if I had that book with me now I could probably draw that charm my ability allows me to create any object I've seen felt and understood through my drawing for example if I draw the heart of a dead person I could bring them back

to to life for a while of course the power Wears off as time passes so a complete Revival is impossible but it's a powerful ability if I had been born in a family that valued art I imagine they would have supported my talent in every way they could but what's the use in blaming my family now maybe I shouldn't stay here perhaps I should go to a monastery I'm about to run out of pills and I don't think I'll be able to go back to the south in my current condition she then wonders what should

I Do a voice came do what milon came and said you're up Karina said Your Grace as he walks close to her he asked what type is it huh milon drags the chair to sit and ask you seem to be suffering from art disease according to Marius there are several kinds of art disease I was asking what kind yours was Karina averts her gaze and said I I'm sorry he said don't apologize just answer my question she replied I know that I'm selfish and acted out of line he said lady Karina I'm not trying to

blame you she said I'm sorry I barged in here it was thoughtless of me to do so milon takes a sigh and said ha I see I'm getting nowhere Karina asked is it too late to pretend that this never happened with a serious face milon asked what are you talking about Karina doesn't speak then milon said Karina Leopold she replied yes he asked is it that that difficult to answer my question clenching his fists Karina said why your grace may I Please move to the annex so that I won't be a bother to you you

won't even know that I'm there but if I still end up getting in your way somehow I'll leave then milon asked will you get better if you move to the annex just tell me are your limbs going to be paralyzed or are you going to die are you really not going to cooperate there aren't any doctors in the north that'll be able to treat you it's also impossible to go outside because of the monsters Karina Shakes her head and said I don't need a doctor it's impossible to cure me anyway milon told marus said that

you'd be able to live if you stopped drawing Karina replied then I will have nothing left I've been an artist my entire life if I stop drawing I'll have nothing else to hold on to feeling puzzled milon said then explain to me why you came here was it really because you needed time to yourself and don't say that you can't tell me this either out of consideration For you I've been holding back for quite some time now Karina replied it might take a while for me to explain everything though would you be all right with

that your grace milon replied with a smirk of course I'm all ears Karina thinks in her mind I've never really opened up and told my story to anyone before where should I begin 10 minutes later while feeling annoyed milon said lady Karina Karina said actually I found out that I had art disease a week before Coming here she told I wanted to organize my thoughts in a quiet place and I didn't want to stay because I felt like I was being treated unfairly by my family milon asked how so she explains well for example I

had to spend my birthday all by myself because it was on the same day as my brother's graduation ceremony I was forced to lend my precious wallet that my mother had gifted me to my younger brother and I had to watch as my younger siblings were Complimented on their smallest achievements while mine were ignored no matter how hard I tried she told I was afraid that I would have to endure being treated like that until I died so I left then she asked I'm quite childish don't you think milon said with a straight face why

did your lonely birthday party interfere with your brother's graduation celebration in any way Karina replied no he asked again did you sprawl on the ground and throw a fit until you got Your wallet back or did you hit your little brother she replied and no he again asked then have you ever harassed your siblings just because you were jealous that they got more compliments than you did surprised by his words she said what are you talking about being childish is being afraid of getting in trouble for spilling water on your father's papers and running away

from home for a week I'm going on a journey he asked what's so childish about what You did you gave into to all of your siblings needs Karina admitted yes but yielding to the needs of one's family is a given he interrupts her by saying it's a given says who well she gets shocked and realized since when did I start thinking that I should always put my siblings before myself milon then said lady Karina he scratches his head and again said Karina Leopold while tears fell from her face she replied yes milon then walks to

her and sits besides her On bed he puts her head on his shoulder and said don't hold back and just let it out Karina raises her head and looks at milon and saidou great face milon thinks in his mind isn't this how you're supposed to console someone when they're crying he said it's okay to cry you'll feel better if you do you can finish your story after you're all done Karina nods and then she puts her head against milon's chest and stars sniffling as milon Pats her as she sniffles milon Thinks in his mind she's

going to be even more stressed if she cries so quietly after a few moments Karina puts her head beside Milan's shoulder and thinks I don't remember the last last time I cried in front of someone milon asked are you all done Karina gasped and said why your grace she looks at his shirt which was wet because of her crying she said oh no your shirt is all wet I'm so sorry milon smiles and said then you should thank me for giving you A shoulder to cry on go on Karina looks at him and said thank

you milon said don't apologize or say that you're fine so easily if you keep putting yourself down in front front of other people they'll start taking you for granted from that moment onward they'll come to Value you less making you feel more timid and unsure of yourself but a thank you makes everyone feel good regardless of when it's said Karina thinks I've never thought of it like that before I Always said I'm sorry or I'm fine just to avoid a conflict But as time passed people started taking me for granted and the Very words I

uttered began suffocating me Karina then Smiles brightly and said thank you milon if it's all right with you please call me Karina from now on Lena would be fine as well milon blushed and said all right then why don't you get some rest now lady I mean Karina as milon was leaving the room the butler Fang came holding a Letter and said Your Grace a reply from duke Carlos has arrived milon looks towards him and said that was quick hm why are you making that face Fong he replied it's nothing I only thought that it

was very like you to say such things milon asked what do you mean hand me the letter he opens the letter and starts reading blah blah blah nothing important the content of the letter were you want me to use my miraculous powers to take a look at someone you insolent fool why Don't you learn some manners and ask more politely Fel Carlos while enrages milon said it looks like Fel may come much later than I expected he crumples the letter and said well I guess I'll deal with this later he then asked fand by the

way where do Young Noble ladies usually go for fun a training Hall he replied I'll look into it your grace meanwhile the doctor was riding the cart that was going towards north the cart driver said you were very very lucky Doctor in early winter you're rarely given permission to pass through the northern checkpoint because of preparations to subjugate monsters at this rate we'll probably arrive at pastelo Manor before it starts snowing the doctor replied I see I'm glad I came at the the right time thank you for helping me the driver said I should be

the one thanking you you saved my sick daughter but may I ask why you're sewing a map on that cloth he replied ah this I'm looking for someone back at the pastelo Manor Karina tells I recently picked up a new hobby every day I watch milon train at dawn and draw him unlike me he's a person who radiates light all on his own I can't count how many times I was captivated by his movements as he glowed under the soft Moonlight I felt compelled to sketch whenever I observed him and when I came to my

senses I found that it was already mourning she glances and thinks that she draws I must Remember to write what I want to do as she was holding a notebook to write she takes a sigh she thinks in her mind I really don't know what I want to do what should I write down she said to herself should I ask million to recommend some famous sightseeing spots in the North she heard sightseeing spots there's nothing but monsters around here she was surprised by it eight looking at him as he was leaning on the door she

said milon you should knock before you he Replied for your information I knocked more than five times he walks to her he leans on the table where her drawing was and said W what were you so focused on she replied WL she then suddenly realized she quickly gasped and said W wa that's not holding her drawing milon asked what's this Karina tried Tri to grab the drawing from his hand milon swiftly turns towards the other side and said I was wondering why you got up so late nowadays it was because you were Busy drawing this

at dawn huh feeling embarrassed she said I I just thought that the sight of you swinging your sword under the hay twilight sky was magnificent milon blushes and then he puts down the drawing and asks really Karina replied yes besides if I capture a scene in a sketch like this I'll be able to remember it even after time passes she then asked anyway what brings you here he replied uh I was going to go out on a patrol soon and I was wondering If you'd like to accompany me I figured you'd be tired of having

to stay indoors all day she excitedly replied that sounds wonderful after some time after getting prepared to leave Karina said milon milon looks towards Karina as she was dressed in fancy clothes Karina was looking lovely in that dress milon also blushed he clears his throat and told we're going to take The Carriage then walk to our final destination will that be all right with you Karina replied yes It's fine milon then holds her hand and said then shall we the maids bowed their head and said please have a safe journey Your Grace sitting in the

carriage milon thinks looking at her like this makes me realize that she really is a noble lady he asked did you learn your etiquette from your parents she replied no I learned it from a VI Countess while the rest of my siblings learn from my parents he asked and why was that she answered my sister was quite sick then So I guess they didn't have the time to give me lessons he concludes I'd better not probe any further he then asked what's that in your bag she told it's a notebook that I was going to

use to write down the things I want to do but I'm having some trouble getting started milon said your goals don't have to be grand don't think too much just write down whatever comes to your mind who says you can only write down what's possible this may be nosy of me but I Think you often overthink things take what you just said for example you have every right to be angry or upset about having been taught etiquette differently from your siblings after the carriage stopped milon extends his hand towards milon and said Karina the world

is Big don't let the memories of an unfortunate past discourage you asterisk as Karina grabs milon's hand he said it seems as though count and Countess Leopold kept a great Tree in a small pot for too long The tree had no choice but to keep growing its roots out in that tiny pot so even if that tree finally decided to jump out of that suffocating pot that wouldn't be your fault after that as she gets off the carriage she smiles milon asked why are you laughing while smiling she replied well I just pictured a tree

with legs milon said I was being serious she whispered thank you milon he asked what did you say she replied nothing the bazaar was bustling with people one of The vendors calls come in and take a look around Karina looks at the decorated houses and bizaar a festival she asked milon is there enough to eat in the North during winter he replied yes you can eat all the meat you want in this season he takes a peek towards Karina as she mumbles and thinks she's horrible at hiding her thoughts Karina mumbles all the meat you

want is it to stack up on protein to fight monsters she asked what kind of meat do you eat He replied the meat of demonic monsters surprised by his answer she asked excuse me milon explains the north closes its gates in preparation for fighting monsters so where else would we get our food from we kill monsters that come down to the village in search of food and we Feast on their meat but meat isn't the only thing that's useful about these beasts their fur and bones are used to make clothes and ornaments Karina gets in

awe imagining all the Things Karina was looking at a filon asked is it that fascinating she replied yes it looks so real it's like it's really alive he asked is there anything you'd like to have as he was saying a passer by went past Karina and milon pulls her towards himself the passer by said sorry there passing through milon was holding her close to him both of their hearts raced Karina said and milon as she spoke they heard a bell ringing dingdong dingdong Karina asked milon he Replied it seems like a monster has appeared nearby

I'll be right back after a few moments one of the soldiers called have reinforcements arrived a soldier looks towards milon and said while saluting Your Grace milon asked what's the situation the soldier replied the advanced party is out fighting the creatures the advanced party was fighting the monsters AF everyone hold your defenses don't let them Advance any further after that milon said wait here Lady Karina he jumps from the second floor to the ground and said I'll leave her in your hands shocked by his action Karina Shout milon the soldier beside Karina said yes your

grace he said my lady if you'd come this way Karina asked but he just jumped off from here the soldier explained he'll be fine he won't get hurt from something like this look they looks towards milon and the soldiers that were fighting the monsters he explains as Milon was fighting those monsters are called heris they've been cited often these days they're so strong that it's extremely difficult to even scratch their skin I I can't imagine fighting one alone in order to kill Aura we need to find its weakness but it hasn't been easy so even

his grace has no choice but to settle with chasing them away looking at him fighting Karina thinks in her mind I wish I could help milon in any way I can suddenly she gets an idea and She pulls out her sketch book and starts drawing something she thinks maybe this will after the fight was over the soldiers were saying to each other ah it's over the soldier besides Karina said my lady please as he was talking he looks towards Karina but she wasn't there surprised by his disappearance he calls am my lady Karina was going

to where milon was after reaching there milon was asking the soldiers were there any casualties a solders reports some Sustained like injuries but thankfully no one was severely wounded milon looks towards Karina as she was breathing from running to down there and said Karina I would have gone to get you if you just stayed up there Karina wipes the blood stains from his face and he gets a little surprised after that milon grabs her hand and said I'm fine now that's he stops in the middle after realizing Karina why is your hand so cold didn't

anyone give you a blanket to keep Yourself warm the soldiers that were with Karina trembles after hearing that Karina replied I'm fine it wasn't that chilly milon rumag through his robe and pulls out a pendant while wrapping it around her neck he said here it's a gift the soldiers present there were shocked and said no no way hearing that milon said to them all of you who shouted just now Run 100 laps around the training grounds ah Karina asked is this A rock Melina replied no it isn't Karina gets The sensation huh it's warm milon

explains this is something called a heron it's a rare item that comes out of a slain monster Karina asked um why are you giving this to me he said where should I start it's a northern tradition we believe that if a sick person carries a heron it will help them get better he smiles and said I hope you recover soon Karina Chuckles and said thank you for the lovely gift milon then said should we head back now we can enjoy the rest Of the festival tomorrow she replied all right as they were walking Karina looks

behind and it was the doctor he said you look more lively than when I last saw you it's been quite a while miss Karina calls Dr Winston she asks H how did you find me he replied oh there's a way anyway may I ask who this is milon introduced himself I'm Duke milon pastelo the doctor replied greetings Your Grace I'm Winston the doctor thinks in his mind I thought his Nam sounded Familiar so she's a lady of house Leopold the one said to have gotten engaged to Duke pastelo asterisk milon suggests why don't we continue

our conversation back at the Manor let's get on the carriage first at the Leupold household Fel went to the Leopold Manor count Leopold greets him saying thank you for coming such a long way Duke Carlos he replied not at all thank you for letting me and despite the short notice head of house Carlos Duke fio Carlos he said are all the pictures I asked for ready the count said replied yes come right this way but may I ask why you're interested in them Duke Fel said ah well he remembers a scene from before as he

was eating the window broke and something snatches was he was about to eat from his spoon he saidou you what in the world a hawk the hawk came holding the letter that milon sent Fel said it's all right it's for me will you give me the message it's holding the Maid said here you are your grace Fiel said I haven't heard from milon in a while I wonder why he suddenly contacted me asterisk the letter was this is a drawing by Lady Karina of the Leupold family I believe she has our disease however she won't

tell me what kind of art disease she is suffering from why don't you put your powers to good use and look into it and make sure to find a cure as well PS Tell count cassus Leopold that his daughter is with me Milon pastelo he wondered art disease this is back at the present the count said to be honest I was surprised when you asked me to show you my daughter's drawings he asked the servant did you bring all of them the servant replied yes your grace he he flips through the drawings and puts them

down on the table he said Your Grace is a master of arts so I'm not sure whether you'll find these meager sketches to be pleasing Fiel takes a sip and said I think that You should study art more count Leopold even a passing Layman would laugh at your words a little shocked by his remark the count asked what do you mean while shaking he said I don't know why you suddenly came here demanding to see Karina's drawings but I must say that I'm quite offended by what you just said Fiel thinks in his mind goodness

he took the words right out of my mouth I'm offended that he would store such wonderful artwork like that asterisk he Tells I've supported numerous artists for years so I know for a fact that those with art disease rarely get along well with their family it was common to see them hide their condition in lady Karina's case it seems like her relationship with her family was so bad that she hid the fact that she did Art Fel sarcastically said it sounds like you're not even aware that your daughter is suffering from art disease shocked by

this reveal he count said that can't be She doesn't even have that sort of talent you must be mistaken and if she was really sick then how could she have run away Fiel asked she ran away the count replied yes unfortunately and we haven't been able to track her down Fiel said aha I guess going to one's fiance is considered running away from home here the very person who sent me here was Duke pastelo the the count asked while in shock Karina's in the north Duke Fiel said you don't even know where She is and

yet you claim that she's in good health it seems like either you or my friend has lied to me then the count said H how dare you make such rude speculations he stands up and said if you're done looking at the drawings please leave Duke FAL smiles and said I guess I will I don't have anything more to find out here anyway he stands up and said please excuse me the coun said I'd like to thank you for telling me my daughter's whereabouts I'll make sure to Pay you back in some way later the Duke

said now that's fascinating the count asked fascinating Your Grace do you find this situation amusing the Duke replied count leapold you did not believe me when I said your daughter has art disease and yet you believed me when I said she's in the north the count said what are you duke Fel said as he was about to leave it's interesting how you only hear the things that you want to hear if someone told me that my child Was suffering from an illness the first thing I'd ask is if the child was all right and how

old they were well goodbye then he closed the door and standing outside the door he thinks the subjects of the sketches are missing and a good amount of the drawings are mostly empty he speculates this seems like the miracle of creation he said to himself it looks like I may be too late after Duke farel left the count was organizing his thoughts sitting there suddenly Someone someone knocks on the door he said come in enrick and nocturn came enrick said father I came back because work ended early today nocturn here says that he has something

to report to you so we came in together the count looks towards them and said I see how's abilia nocturn replied she's not very energetic but she's doing quite well I think it'd be all right for her to attend tea parties or Banquets as long as she doesn't overdo it her father said what a Relief please look after her I imagine she must be quite lonely he asked what about Dalia nocturn replied her ladyship wore herself out because she hasn't been sleeping well these past few days she'll recover once she gets plenty of rest and

takes her medicine his father said I see then nocton bowed his head and said then I'll take my leave now at the door before leaving nocton looks back and thinks should I tell him about lady Karina's art disease but if Leah finds Out about this I'd bet or not Dr Winston's already gone to the north so I'm sure he'll return with an answer after nocturn left his father said just moments ago Duke Carlos paid a visit did you run into him on your way here while remembering enrick said I thought I saw an unfamiliar Carriage

what brought him all the way here his father said H he said that Karina is at pastelo Manor getting shocked after hearing that enrick asked what then we must go right This instant to the count said lower your voice voice he takes pill while drinking water he said the gates of the northern checkpoint must be closed by now so it would be impossible to get across he puts down the glass and curiously asked enrick when you attended Karina's engagement ceremony in my place what was your impression of his grace enrick told hn Duke pastelo was

just as the rumors described him he was courteous and had an impeccable Character and it seemed like he took good care of Karina throughout the ceremony though un not absolutely certain it seemed like Karina liked him as well his father thinks in his mind is this why Karina went to Duke pastelo because she was touched by his kindness honestly he takes a sigh and said they're not even married yet how improper and she didn't even send a single letter to her own parents what an unfilial daughter enrick suggested why Don't you have a conversation with

her after she returns there could have been a misunderstanding between us his father replied but we must meet her first if we want to do that just where did everything go wrong asterisk back at zenter sitting inside the carriage Karina asked how did you find me the doctor replied I got help from the power of a miracle surprised by his words Karina asked huh a miracle showing the piece of cloth doctor said believe it or Not I have a gift for embroidery Karina said goodness milon asked hm what does that have anything to do with

it doctor puts the cloth back in his bag and said well I can find whatever I want for example he demonstrates let's say I want to find my glasses I first picture the item in my mind then when I burn my needle work which has been embroidered with any kind of pattern I can find out where those glasses are when I was a sprightly young man I used this talent To help my Town's guards catch criminals both milon and Karina claps then milon asked I noticed that you used the past tense then are you the

doctor takes glanced towards Karina and said yes that's right I'm suffering from art disease as well and unfortunately I'm slowly losing my sight if a deity truly exists I thought that they are quite cruel after all what sort of God would take away an embroiderer sight then Karina asked th then are you unable to See right now the doctor laughs and said ha no to be exact I almost lost my sight I can still see to some extent I got here perfectly fine didn't I milon asked then has your art disease been cured the doctor

shakes his head in defeat and said to be honest there's no cure for it milon asked there's no cure but you can still see the doctor told that's because I gave up on embroidery it was the fastest and simplest solution milon asked is that the only way the doctor Explains yes to begin with art disease isn't something that everyone suffers from only 1% of artists who can perform Miracles have it losing one's senses such as sight isn't a rare symptom of art disease the rarest is losing one's life in exchange for a miracle Karina gets

stunned hearing that he added of course such cases only happen once every 50 or 60 years milon said in that case I guess it's extremely rare the doctor then said If you don't have any more Questions may I ask you a few things lady Karina Karina flinches and then said yes would it be all right to discuss it in my room the doctor replied I'm fine with that as well milon looks at her surprised by her reaction her face after the carriage stopped Karina stands up and said milon I had a wonderful time today after

getting off the carriage she looked back and said while smiling if it's all right with you please invite me out next time as well Karina went inside the manor and the doctor follows her as they were walking the doctor asked does his grace not know yet Karina stopped and sadly said he doesn't I imagine it wouldn't be very pleasant for him to find out he's living with someone who's about to die soon she added I was planning on leaving this place quietly because I didn't want to hurt milon then she turned towards the doctor and

said but his words of consolation felt so warm that it made me Want to stay here a little longer I'm quite selfish aren't I then they sat down to heave tea Karina said I'm sorry I hid my identity when I first came to you don't worry about it Dr Winston replied A patient's social position doesn't matter at all but more importantly doesn't the Leopold family have a personal doctor she explained fidgeting nervously I didn't feel like I could trust him so I went in search of someone else and why was that he asked Gently she

replied it's a long story the doctor pressed please go on anxiety can be the root of numerous illnesses what happened Karina hesitated before beginning everyone in my family but myself with was at the center of my world I had to be a supportive younger sister cheering on my older brother who was the successor of the family and I had to be a kind older sister who gladly made sacrifices for my younger siblings I didn't have the luxury of demanding Things for myself she paused memories flashing vividly in her mind even on the day I had

been upset about having my wallet taken away by my younger brother she asked her mother can I sleep with you tonight but she refused saying she was too tired from dealing with Feldon she scolded her for making him cry telling her she should have just given him the wallet in frustration Karina blurted out that I wished I didn't have any siblings that earned her a slap in Harsh words about how ungrateful she was her mother said how could you say something so horrendous and childish you should be thankful that you're not sick like Leah and

you should be ashamed of yourself for not being kindered to Feldon I couldn't ask for anything more if Lea was half as healthy as you she continued whenever I said that I didn't feel well I was accused of lying my happiness was always compared to that of those less fortunate than me and my Parents once said they'd send me to the slums if I complained again after hearing that doctor said it must have been exhausting to live with people who hurt you again and again you did a good job enduring all that pain until now

Karina sniffled as she heard that he said compared to your story mine could seem trivial but I had my share of pain when I was younger he began reminiscing I love doing embroidery ever since I was a boy but people looked down on me and Said that embroidery wasn't for boys my parents wanted me to become a knight and earn a title but I hated even the idea of it so I stubbornly continued stitching whenever I picked up a needle all of my worries would evaporate I suppose you felt that way too Karina nodded as

he said that he continued then one day I lost something I cared for greatly but gave up trying to find it I embroidered that object and set it on fire just like how people burn learn the Belongings of the deceased after their funeral and as I showed you before a miracle happened afterward it was as if I had become a hero I helped track down criminals and found lost pets or missing children after years of being ignored that was the first time I felt like I had accomplished something great there weren't any words to describe

how happy I was and when 20 years passed I found that my sight was deteriorating I couldn't embroider as well as I used to Then I was diagnosed with art disease I was told that I would become blind if I continued to se I despaired I even thought of ending my life so I left everything behind to do just that but on my journey I found a new dream I wanted to help the sick and give hope to those suffering from art disease that's why I came to find you hearing that Karina smiled and said

I see he added also I want to tell you that you did the right thing by distancing yourself from your Family some say that confronting your problems is the shortcut to Healing your pain but but I think that spending some time away from it is also a way to heal since you've escaped your family try to make new relationships and wonderful memories Karina concluded I thought I was being a coward by leaving without saying anything as she was busy thinking the doctor said you didn't explain the part about your family doctor Karina said ah it's

quite an embarrassing story But she began recalling I think I was about 17 when our family doctor came to Leopold Manor it was just an ordinary day I was taking a walk in the garden suddenly nocton came and said ah excuse me I didn't know there was anyone here Karina asked who are you nocturn introduced himself I'm the new doctor for house Leopold my name is nocturn pleased to meet you my lady Karina said in Woodley that was how I met my first love when I first met nocturn it felt as If spring had finally

arrived he was a very friendly person and a great conversationalist I had never felt such warmth from someone before she felt like wanting to know him more she went to him and said um noan he stands up and asks lady Karina how may I help you she said I was just curious about what you were up to nocton said while smiling the flowers in the garden were in full bloom and I wanted to pick one to show someone Karina thought perhaps he was going to Give it to me her heart raced at the thought I

had never received flowers from anyone before so I didn't know how I should react knon then turned and said h abilia look at this flower isn't it pretty Karina realized but I was mistaken later in the study Karina was bowing through books ABIA whined Karina I want to go outside and play Karina reminded her gently remember what nocturn said you need to rest today abilia walks close to Karina while Saying but he always says I shouldn't go outside if I feel even a little unwell even if I act like I'm fine I can't fool him

that's because he's always looking your way Karina thought feeling a Pang of upset nocturn treated abilia especially well he always seemed so protective of her and I couldn't help but feel overshadowed meanwhile abilia was saying he always suspects me of lying and tells me not to do this or that she muttered while frustration Spilling out Karina was putting the book back and thought I'm such a horrible sister I can't believe that I feel jealous of abilia then abilia comes from the opposite of the bookshelf and pouts suddenly the bookshelf tilts and fell there was a

loud crash nocton C burst opening the door abilia he saw Karina underneath the bookshelf while the other bookshelf was holding it from falling on Karina abilia was standing besides the bookshelf nocturn rushed to abilia who Was weeping and saying nocturn I didn't do it on purpose nocton rushed over his concern was entirely focused on abilia are you hurt anywhere he asked I'm fine she replied weakly Karina who was still underneath it felt pain ouch she was about to be able but got interrupted by nocturns yelling what in the world do you think you're doing he

yelled his anger directed at Karina unlike you Leah's frail Karina again tried to speak but the Shelf suddenly but nocturn Doesn't stop thank heavens it fell to your side what would you have done if it had collapsed on Leah what were you thinking bringing her to such a dangerous place are you trying to kill her or something Karina's ankle was hurting and was swollen she doesn't complain about it do you like abilia she asked hesitantly what no but I'll do anything to keep her safe I can't afford to lose someone again he said firmly and

just like that he picked up abelia and Left the Library without a second glance at Karina Karina told I was so shocked and hurt from having all those books fall on me so I sat there for a while trying to calm myself down but he didn't come back to check on me after hearing that Dr Winston thought nocturn this is exactly what I feared he would do I told him so many times that he should be careful not to project his dead sister onto a patient and that he should treat all his patients equally Karina

Continued that's when I realized nocturn I mean the family doctor didn't care about me he was just like my parents abilia was his priority not me she Tak a sigh and said even if I was given a checkup and he found out I had art disease I don't think he would have told me out of fear that the news would shock abelia ion was listening to all of this standing outside the door a while ago Millian was walking in the hallway thinking it seemed like Karina was about To say something to me I wish she

should just tell me everything honestly she he suddenly heard said that I wish I didn't have any siblings and that was the first time that my mother ever hit me looking at the door hon thought I don't like to eav drop but no after listening to ething he was enraged he said inwardly this is outrageous Millian thinks now I understand why she smiled like that and why she was so excited about looking around the market it also explains why She acted so frustratingly at times she had no choice but to act that way because of

the walls surrounding her life he remembered her saying if it's all right with you please invite me out next time as well he then said aloud all right I can do that later at night Karina was drawing the monster million had slain after drawing his portrait she looked at it and said all I have to do is color this after a few moments she realized no this isn't enough she Thought I feel a bit guilty about trying to use one of my Creations but I want to help milon in any way I can he was

of the few people who were genuinely worried about me I don't want him to get hurt she said aloud I'm about to die anyway this won't make much of a difference she then pulls out her supplies and said my art supplies are running low should I ask milon to get me some more she quickly rejected those thought no I can't ask him to help me Not when he's already helped me so much she shakes her head while thinking she glanced and her gaze fell on Heron she remembered it's a noan tradition we believe that if

a sick person carries a heron it will help them get better she thinks maybe that's why I feel a bit better today it's almost like magic later while in Courage Karina said I could have gone alone Millian replied we couldn't look around yesterday because those herders suddenly appeared and we Weren't able to buy you clothes for the winter then he asked did you sleep in today Karina was surprised huh Millian said I didn't feel you watching me this morning upon hearing that Kina gets blushed while fidgeting she said I slept late last night because I

was drawing he replied really do you need any more drawing supplies Karina panicking said no I have my pencils hearing that million thought huh they do say that only a bad Workman blames his tools but He then said in the north it could be a bit difficult to to find specialized highquality tools that you're used to using but if we look carefully I'm sure we'll be able to find something to your liking Karina beamed with happiness I'm fine with anything she chuckled while thinking I didn't get to use such tools back at home anyway I

was scared that father might find out if I ever bought high quality materials myself Millian asked do you feel better today if you Don't make sure to tell me right away she asked what will happen if I do Millian groaned wek head back immedi mediately of course isn't that obvious Karina averted her gaze thinking haha it's a good thing I got enough sleep last night then Millian said anyway I'd say you're quite lucky Dr Winston came just in time for the winter I think my friend will stop by soon as well Karina asked while getting

off the carriage your friend they started walking towards The shop Millian said he's the head of the Carlos family he's quite interested in finding new talents I sent him your drawing a few days ago Karina jolted what you sent that he replied since he knows a lot about art disease I thought he could be of help to you they were inside a shop where Millian said to a servant we're here to buy winter clothes the servant bowed and said yes your grace Karina said to him how could you just send that sketch to Duke Carlos

he Asked is there a problem saying that they started following the servant Kina said it's embarrassing the drawing isn't that good and he asked what's embarrassing about your work she replied I'm not trying to be humble I'm just flustered and nervous like when someone reads your diary he said a diary huh I'm sorry I didn't think of it that way suddenly the shop owner came and greeted them welcome your grace we've been expecting you mine replied yes it's been A while Karena this is Arya the owner of chiffon Boutique Karina said it's a pleasure to

meet you Miss Arya I'm Karina Leopold shop owner said oh please feel free to just call me Arya my lady Millian said I'd like to see a couple of winter dresses clothes for daily wear as well as some comfortable work clothes Karina gets surprised that many Millian asked don't you need more comfortable clothes Karina gets flustered I don't need work clothes Arya smiled and asked What kind of work clothes do you have in mind Millian replied she needs them for when she draws just bring out all of the expensive ones Karina stopped her milon really

you don't have to he glanded at her hand with which she was tugging her robe he beamed with joy choose as many as you like then the Stop owner said why don't you look over the dress samples first then we'll take your measurements and make the clothes accordingly karinaa said all right but I don't need that Many just a couple would do as the servant was taking measurements Karina was thinking I had no idea this was going to happen I won't be able to wear them for very long anyway she looked towards Millian he was

staring at her she wickly turns her head and thinks what should I do later Karina slumped in her seat exhausted then the boutique owner came and said lady Karina now you just need to take your pick from this selection of dresses she thought this Wasn't my first time at a boutique but I've never been to one where I was asked so many detailed questions before Karina are you all right milon's voice broke through her thoughts she looked up at him and noticed his hand resting on her head his touch felt cool and refreshing almost calming

without thinking she rubbed her head against his hand ah sorry she gasped it felt so cool that I couldn't help but do you have a fever million asked concerned clouding his Expression if you're not feeling well we should head back to the manor Karina stammered no I don't think so I'm just a bit exhausted Karina groaned inwardly I must have been out of my mind I can't believe I just rubbed my Dace against his hand like that looking at her flustered million thought she's terrible at hiding her thoughts well do you see any clothes you

like milon asked changing the subject she admitted they're all very beautiful so miline cut Her off oh really you like them all as he stands up she realized she tried to stop her huh milon she stuttered as his expression turned serious later as they were walking in the market Millian asked why are you so Sullen I said I was fine with buying you that many clothes she replied and I told you I don't need that many she was feeling blushed I've never heard anyone say they wanted to buy everything off the rack milon said really

think of this as my apology for Showing my friend your drawing without asking you Karina sighed honestly I can't stay angry at him but I won't be able to wear them all anyway if you keep the clothes I'm sure you'll end up wearing them someday milon said with a kind smile Karina thought his gestures are making me hesitant to leave how should I repay him she wondered are you sure you're fine milon pressed while staring at her of course she replied quickly he said the store Arya mentioned Isn't far from here let's stop by there

before heading back to the manor as Karina da in reply he asked Karina are you listening Karina grabs her hand and squeeze it noticing that he grinned and said let's go we don't want to be too late getting back after reaching that shop Karina was amazed this place is filled with a sharp smell of paint Karina let go of Milan's hand as soon as they walked in the storekeeper greeted them with a skeptical look I don't see Folks like you often in a store like mine what brings you here we're here to buy painting supplies

Karina replied happily you've come to the wrong place we don't have any of the highend stuff you're probably looking for the shopkeeper said gruffly milon grumbled are you out of business Karina quickly stopped him I'm not looking for anything fancy all I want are some paints and flat brushes the shopkeeper then noticed something he leaned towards Karina and Said may I examine your hands what are you milon began but Karina stopped her it's all right milon she reassured him you're an artist the shopkeeper said after a moment releasing her hands forgive me I thought you

were just a wealthy lady dabbling in art for fun everything's for sale take a look around Karina said thank you the shopkeeper then said to milon I'm sorry for grabbing your Lover's hand earlier I can tell whether someone an artist by Looking at their hands we not a couple Lon interjected ah I see the shopkeeper said it seems like she's been drawing for quite some time does she have an atellier she hasn't been here that long milon replied but I was about to make one bring whatever's needed for an atellier I'll pay for it all

the shopkeeper replied all right we have all of the most basic equipment here milon said I'll send someone to bring everything to you he then asked were you An artist as well how can you tell just by looking at someone's hands I was he admitted before I lost my arm to a disease milon asked are you referring to Art disease the shopkeeper said ah you know about it that's right he looked at his hand reminiscently began one day my fingers started going numb then they hardened and I couldn't move them freely anymore I tried drawing

with my left hand but the same thing happened after moving to the north though the pain and Fever got a lot better pain and fever milon murmured he began then but hot interrupted by Karina I'm all done she was holding the supplied milon is that all Karina replied yes this will be more than enough she thinks in her mind I can't choose more when he's already spent a fortune on those dresses for me mister include this with everything else that will be delivered milon said firmly everything else Karina asked confused milon declared you don't have

a proper Workshop at the manner right so I'm going to make you an atellier Karina began milon you really don't have to but suddenly she felt throbbing pain in her heart and was about to fa Karina milon shouted inticing her after some time it's so hot I feel like my heart is on fire Karina gasped clutching her chest her heartbeat was erratic and each breath felt suffocating it's so suffocating I can't breathe she thought panicking she opened her eyes and saw Milon hand on her head milon he asked looking concerned are you awake she replied

yes I feel much better I just had trouble breathing back there milon said according to Dr Winston it was due to accumulated fatigue she averted her gaze saying uh perhaps it's because I didn't get much sleep I'll make sure to go to bed early from now on milon's eyes narrowed slightly Kina are you being honest with me huh she blinked startled he said when you lie you have vert your Eyes and smile just like you did a moment ago Karina's face flushed how did he figure that out covering her face with her hands she muttered

can't you pretend you didn't notice no milon replied who knows when you'll collapse again she then said milon he asked what is it Karina began hesitantly you shouldn't be so kind to me it'll only make things harder when we say goodby so let's refrain from being so nice to each other two guards were on duty at the Gate one of them were yawning the other said I won't be surprised if a fly flew into your mouth the other replied well I'm bored out of my mind I wanted to go slay demonic monsters too first one

said it's your fault you always lose bets the other replied that's true but the first then noticed a carriage approaching he pulls out a telescope to take a look at the carriage he then said open the gates and let him in the other guard replied right away but who is it can't you tell It's Duke fio Carlos came the reply the other was surprised really the one Infamous for being bad-tempered the first replied yes but that's to be expected of his Grace's friend both of them laughed back in Karina's room she struggled to stay still

haha I finally managed to get out of bed she murmured she remembered milon saying no you must rest he hadn't let her move around for three whole days though grateful for his concern Karina felt Restless looking at The canvas of the monster she Drew she picks up paints and brush and said inwardly I want to help milon she resolved her determination shining in her eyes after some effort she sighed in relief I finally finished it I hope that this will her sentence was cut short as the ground began to tremble violently a foot came out

of the painting she Drew she was shocked wait this is everyone in the manor heard the loud noise milon burst into the room Karina are you all Right the entire Manor is shocky he saw Karina holding back a monster mimon she cried he gets ready to hunt the monster Karina get out of the way he yelled but Karina rushed to him to stop she shouted milon wait he gets surprised as to why is she stopping him Karina she said this one is good her eyes glowing with an unearthly Hue Karina the color of your eyes

has milon hesitated concern etched on his face Karina asked stepping back I'm sorry it's disturbing isn't it no Milon said softly I think it suits you but more importantly did you just create a miracle Karina flinched hearing that milon groaned as far as I know art disease gets worse the more you perform Miracles or am I wrong so let me Von began reaching for his sword no you can't Karina exclaimed hugging the monster then let's keep it outside for now milon suggested is it dangerous he asked Karina assured him no not at all at least

I don't think so then he said Looking at the mess in the room all right the mess left in the aftermath was overwhelming Karina said I'm so sorry I had no idea it would be so big I promised to pay for all the damages there's no need milon replied calmly you didn't do it on purpose she began but but milon stopped her and said examining her closely are you in any pain no fever or dizziness we'll talk more after we get that her out of here she replied okay she turned towards the monster and Said

then Hera should we head out the monster nodded and started walking he stomped and cracked everything on his way Karina turned back to milon and again said I promis to pay for everything I said it's fine milon again said the creation growed at birds and different things milon said bad thing Karina filled in Pera be good you could startle people he stopped and walks to Karina she patted the monster seeing that milon side this is unbelievable Aren't you even scared Karina replied excuse me milon pointed and said even these train Knights are trembling in fear

but you don't look phased at all she replied while leaning towards the monster ah well I'm not afraid because it knows how I feel better than anyone in this world after that as they were walking milon dot is she somehow connected to the creatures she summons through her drawings he asked Karina of all the monst out there why did you Summon a Hera she replied ah actually I did it to be of help to you would you be angry if I said I did it to find out its weaknesses milon frowned inwardly of course I'd

be upset how could I not be he sighed but I never asked you to help me she replied I know but I wanted you to hunt the monsters as soon as possible without getting hurt milon said Karina you're not even well right now there's no need for you to sacrifice your herself for other people she cut him off No I didn't do it for anyone else I did it for you he asked what she said gently milon if I've been of help to you once the Monster Hunt is over and we part ways will you

hold me closely just once she thought if he Embraces me warmly before I leave this world I think I'll be able to go happily without any regrets milon gets stunned after hearing that Karina wondered did I go too far what if he thinks that was an odd request she said you could think of it As a sort of goodbye present when I leave this manner he then said all right I will in return don't do this ever again I don't need your help after hearing that Karina froze for a moment then she said all right

if you say so I promise not to do anything milon interrupted her Karina what I'm trying to say is suddenly F came and informed Your Grace Duke fio Carlos has arrived both of them went to where Fiel was Millian called out Fiel he turned Towards them and said you're finally here I was just about to leave if you didn't show up it's been a while milon and he stopped as he saw Karina he then stands up from his place and said it's a pleasure to meet you my lady I'm fio Carlos he extends his hand

towards Karina looking at him she thought he's absolutely gorgeous she replied uh I'm Karina Leopold she reached out to his hand but milon quickly grabs fariel's hand he said it's nice to finally meet You but I didn't exactly reach out my hand to shake yours milon milon squeezed his hand tightly and said I'm just so happy to see you that's all he argued if you're that pleased then why didn't you run over here earlier I've been waiting for quite some time milon then said let's sit down first Karina was nervously looking at milon after retracting

their hands Fiel said I'll let this one go for lady Karina's sake after chatting for some time Fiel said You're saying she created a monster that she had seen just once before milon replied yes Fiel asked but why a monster Karina replied I wanted to find out its weakness I thought it' be useful when milon goes to hunt demonic monsters Duke fario raised his teacup thinking so it was for milon he then asked milon has that monster disappeared he replied no it's in the Training hall right now Fiel said thoughtfully hm I can't say for

certain before I see it for myself but It seems like you have the miracle of creation lady Karina milon asked and what exactly is that Duke Fel told it's the rarest and strongest of all miracles the artist can bring anything to life as long as they have an understanding of that creation it doesn't matter whether that thing really exists in this world you can even create a person at least that's what the record said after saying that he said inwardly while looking at Karina this is bad after meeting her I'm Sure of it now she's

dying Karina said turning towards milon did you hear that milon he replied yes I was right next to you when he said it Fel then said I'll explain everything related to art disease soon but more importantly lady Karina she interjected please call me Karina he agreed ah all right he said Karina I have something to give to you she asked what is it he showed a letter and said it's a letter from your family he told when I visited leapold Manor Your father asked me to deliver this to you Karina felt uneasy remembering her father's

word Karina how could you be such an inconsiderate sister behave yourself and stop whining Karina Karina she felt throbbing across her body she squeezed her hands suddenly milon puts his hand on her head and said Karina everything's going to be all right calm down I'm right here she felt touched milon milon then said if you want I can throw this bastard out after listening That Duke fial thought perhaps it was thoughtless of me to bring that letter to someone who wanted to distance herself from her family but how could he say something so mean he

then spoke it seems that I've made you feel uncomfortable forgive me Karina she replied no it's fine I was bound to receive it sooner or later she opened the letter and started reading we received news that you were in the north what do you think you are doing even Though you're engaged to Duke pastelo don't you know what kind of rumors this may stir up reading that karinaa said as I expected father is more worried about the family's reputation than he is about me she continued reading if you were discontent with something you should have

spoken up how could you decide to run away abilia has been so worried about you that she has been having difficulty sleeping and her health has worsened how could you do this to your Sister Karina replied to the letter en wited it isn't as if you would have listened you never have even so her condition probably isn't worth wor than mine she CED reading I've come up with an excuse for your absence so don't even think about ruining our family's reputation any further otherwise I'll be sure to disown you after reading the letter she stands

up from her seat milon calls for her Karina she thinks in her mind father still not convinced that I'm Ill I suppose he didn't accept it she burned the letter in Fire and said because he couldn't afford to be inconvenienced by the truth she asked looking at the burning letter isn't that right count Leopold Duke fariel and milon who were looking at her were worried milon asked Karina are you all right she quickly changed her expressions and replied ah should I have asked if I could dispose of the letter in the fireplace milon said no

it's fine She said I'm sorry it's just that the letter contained exactly what I predicted he'd essay she got interrupted by an intuition of Hera she staggers seeing that milon shouted Karena he rushed to her Karena said milon the H Hera he said calm down what's wrong Karina was trembling Duke Fel interjected perhaps it has to do with her creation letun go check they Sprints to Hera meanwhile the guards were shouting everyone get back the monster Has gone berserk kill it another shouted no don't attack it just defend yourselves Karina reached that place she said

wait but milon quickly grabs her and points its sword at Hera she said milon he said it's dangerous step back Karina she protested no there must be a reason why it's behaving like this I need to figure that out first then milon frowned at a guard and asked what happened the guard began well moments ago two guards were keeping watch at Hera one of them said do you think it's all right to leave it be like that the other said his grace gave permission for it to stay here so I suppose so looking at how

bavet Hera was once said it's so calm how strange one of them reaches for his sword and said then should we find its weakness while we have the chance back to the present milon frowned at the guard I thought I clearly gave orders to leave it alone he pleaded forgive me your grace then milon released Karina And said Karina I'm sorry it looks like my nights caused all this she said it's fine I'll try to calm it down milon began carry but fot interrupted by Fiel may I interject it seems as though you've all forgotten

that I'm here since that's Karina's creation she should be able to control it there doesn't need to be any Bloodshed I'm the expert on Miracles so trust me but milon was still looking unconvinced then milon ordered tell everyone to step away from that Hera the guard complied yes your grace then milon gets close to Karina and murmurs something to her after that he left saying have everyone be on their guard then fial comes to Karina and said Karina may I ask you something she replied ah yes he asked how long do your Creations usually last

she told they usually vanish after a few hours at least the longest they lasted was about a day Duke Fiel then said incredible then I suspect that it won't be very Difficult to make the Hera disappear she nodded and then starts walking towards Hera she went close to her and said it's all right don't be scared after hearing that the creation spoke to Karina in her mind Karina you can do as you wish I'll protect you no matter what after that milon commanded the servants to fix the broken thing things he glanced towards Karina's room

she was in her room she said aloud I shouldn't be spacing out like this she gets determined and starts Writing a letter she thinks in her mind now it's time to put an end to things I realized something after meeting so many kind people there's no need to compare my talent with that of others I have someone who praises my work saying it's the best and there's no need to hide my pain from other people either as I'm no longer alone I've met those who encourage me to tell them and I'm in pain I deserve

to be loved after writing the letter she thought now all I have to Do is send this letter then milon came and said Karina I called for you many times but you wouldn't answer she said ah milon she turned towards him and asked has everything been settled he replied yes to some extent more importantly are you writing a reply she admitted yes I think it's time to really say goodbye he said I see looking at the letter Karina said my parents will probably resent me won't they milon squeezed her hand and reassured her let Them

a child can't choose their parents they're born due to their parents' decision therefore all parents must take full responsibility for their children just because a parent gives their child enough food to eat and a warm place to sleep doesn't mean that all of the child's needs have been taken care of there's more to being a parent than that so it's okay to complain Karina if anyone dares to insult you for it then then I'll step forward and take your Side after hearing that Karina beamed with joy thank you milon he replied huh right then would

you mind sparing me a moment of your time then they went to a room which milon prepared for her to do drawing looking at it Karina gets amazed goodness milon this is she turned to him and he blushed and said I made an atellier for you it's probably nowhere near as fancy as those in the South but just think of it as a small gift Karina remembered back at Leopold Manor I Didn't even have a proper atellier my room didn't get much sunlight during the day or at night so it wasn't a good environment to

draw in but this is everything that I could have ever asked for this is more precious than any present that I've received so far she went to close to easel and touched it milon asked do you like it she flinched upon hearing that she wondered so why does my heart hurt so much she said I told you not to treat me so kindly he Replied Karena the this is just a gift she was feeling throbbing pain but still spoke I haven't done anything for you to deserve such a lavish gift milon he replied what do

you mean you haven't done anything you summoned a Hera for me that was quite helpful she said but you said that youd pay me back for that later you agreed to give me a hug when we part ways besides the hurder hurt people and made a mess I imagine fixing the damages must have cost you quite a Bit milon averted his gaze while sweating Karina kept staring at him he said well Karina chuckled in turns she said I'm just thankful that you Exempted me from paying the repair costs now I no longer need to worry

about running out of art materials and this room gets so much sunlight that I'll be able to draw whenever I'd like it's a splendid atellier it's too precious to be used for just 6 months hearing that milon said if it's all right with you you can Stay for more than half a year even if you return to Leopold Manor you may return whenever you want to use it it she was fidgeting while saying no I've already promised to stay for just one year and you'll probably find someone else as a partner it won't be appropriate

for me to come here whenever I please he replied someone else even so you can come Karina cut him off thanks for the offer milon really he said all right the owner of the art supply store Is going to come again tomorrow if you need anything make sure to tell him I'll be going now after he left he closed the door her words were still rounding his mind I haven't done anything for you to deserve such a lavish gift milon I've already promised to stay for just one year it won't be appropriate for me to

come here whenever I please he said there are only 6 months left now he thinks while walking is she really planning to leave after that she was Allowed to stay here for a year because of her promise to break off the engagement I suppose it's only natural for her to keep thinking about leaving it seems like she was forced to get engaged just like I was ha the Monster Hunt is just around the corner I don't have time to be thinking about this he realized no wait but why am I thinking about Karina so much

as he was standing there busy thinking Fel came and asked what's on your mind you'll get wrinkles If you keep frowning like that milon asked what are you doing here Duke fariel Shrugged I came to see Karina not you Fang told me that she was here Milan asked Karina he realized ah is it because of her art disease fio replied yes Dr Winston told me a few things as well I wanted to see her condition and her drawings for myself milon said then I suppose she's in good hands you know much more about art disease

than I do Duke far replied of course I'll do my Best then milon said I'm a bit busy so I should get going now after he left Fel said aloud if he's that busy what is he doing here wait could he be meanwhile in Karina's mind her own words were spinning and you'll probably find someone else as a partner it won't be appropriate for me to come here whenever I please she said to herself Karina you fool I was actually really touched by what milon said asterisk then she heard knock on the door she heard

Karina it's Me Fiel may I come in she replied yes come in Duke Fel came inside and asked good afternoon how do you feel she walks to him and replied I'm just fine I wanted to thank you for what you did last time he said not at all all I did was tell you what I knew more importantly Karina she replied yes he said Dr Winston told me that you have art disease if it's all right with you I'd like to speak with you about it she gets stunned her mind raised Dr Winston Told him

she spoke then shall we take a seat first after they sat down her mind was still at did Dr Winston reveal everything I begged him not to tell anyone that I'm dying she squeezed her hands nervously noticing that fial said just so you know Dr Winston didn't voluntarily disclose your situation to me I pestered him into telling me your condition that's how severe I suspected your illness was she asked how did you he began it's thanks to the long-kept Records of art disease my family owns as you know house Carlos has financially supported artists for

a very long time among the artists some have the miracle of creation like you after hearing that Karina said I see I wasn't even aware that such a disease existed till 6 months ago Fel said that doesn't surprise me the miracle of creation is extremely rare on top of that your ability seems very close to the power of a deity she gets shocked really he Replied yes most Creations that come to life from a drawing rarely lasts for more than a day and there's no record of a creation of that scale Karina said I never

thought much of my abilities FAL did all the artists who had the miracle of creation use their life force in exchange for their art he said yes artists that had the miracle of creation I'll call them creators they all came down with art disease and died before they turned 30 none of them had a strong Attachment to life only their drawings the more they drew the more insane they got they even used their own flesh and blood as materials and had no calms about sacrificing their lives for their work hearing that Karina said in her

mind goodness but I understand why they would go to such lengths I don't think I would have a problem doing that either Fiel added Karina I want to help you and in order to do that you mustn't hide anything from me not even trivial Details so if you have the symptoms that I'm about to list tell me she replied okay he began other than becoming insane creators grow more neurotic and emotionally unstable and draw drawing after drawing as if they're under a trance some records also say that creators claim their Creations are the only ones

that understand them and regard them as their everything Karina said I have all those symptoms as time passes I feel more sensitive about Everything and I keep drawing as if I've been hypnotized but I can't seem to stop myself no one ever cared about my feelings but my Creations knew exactly how I felt I was so lonely so that's why Fiel gets shocked after hearing that he stands up and said Karina I'm not trying to admonish you in the end you're going to be the one that suffers more if you continue running away like that

if you let your anger sadness and loneliness take over you as you draw you'll surely Regret it he asked I heard that you don't have much time left is that correct she replied yes he asked again do you have any intention of giving up drawing she replied while smiling no this is all I have he said I see I understand Karina asked really he said yes just as you pour everything you have into your drawings I myself devote my all to music when I was young I played my flute so passionately every single day that

my parents even ordered a maid To keep a watch on me of course I found ways to hide from her and kept playing it's not easy to give up the joy of creation Karina chuckled he peaked at her and added anyway Karina if it's all right with you may I ask you for a favor she asked what kind of favor is it he said I want to see you draw to be direct I want to see you use your ability she said um then I was just about to leave a letter at Leopold Manor shall

I draw a door that leads to it after that he Picks up the paint and brush and stands in front of large cans to draw Fiel was standing besides her he asked are you going to paint without sketching anything first she replied yes I want to paint quickly right now after she began to draw Fiel was in awe goodness this is just incredible I Can't Take My Eyes Off of it I've never seen such powerful yet detailed brush Strokes I feel like I'm standing in the middle of a painting watching a breathtaking view her Talent

Is beautiful and lovely how can I express this surging emotion to her Karina felt pain and thinks I feel like something's pressing down on my chest but I'm not finished yet she then heard a voice huh this sound is ah Fiel is playing his flute what a warm and calm Melody she felt refreshed it's a lot easier to breathe now my body feels lighter as well how amazing is this fal's healing power it's a very beautiful and lovely tune after Completing she said I'm done she asked Fiel what is the name of that piece you

just played he said Karina she asked yes he said I think I just fell in love with you she felt annoyed what he asked how did you like my performance she replied uh it was Exquisite he said I was inspired by the sight of you painting and improvised I always carry my flute with me Karina gets sured and exclaimed are you saying that you just made up that song on the spot he told yes I Heard the melody in my head the moment I saw your painting it was that Splendid she said thank you he

said this is just my personal opinion I hope I didn't make you feel uncomfortable anyway does it take a while for your Miracle to take effect she said yes yes I think that it's activated right after I finished my painting he stares at the Pang and said hm is that so and you're saying that this door will lead to Leopold Manor yes he thought if that's really possible Then it seems she indeed possesses a godly power she then grabs the door knob and said yes I'm going to go now are you joining me as well

Fiel he said I will after going inside the door Fel looked around and asked is this a spare room in the manor Karina looked at felt relieved nothing's changed she said no this is my room he said ah forgive me this place is quite different from the rooms of other Noble ladies so I she said it's fine I can understand why you thought that as The rooms of most young Noble women are fancy my sister's room is like that it's adorned with lace and the curtains are colorful she has lots of dolls as well I

bet the rooms of most young Noble ladies are similar as well I was too busy looking after my sister that I didn't have time to make friends so I've never seen them for myself but I feel a little sad about that because I've always wanted a friend fario quickly said there's no need to be saddened Karina I'm here he added we've gotten to know each other and we've even set out on an adventure like this he extends his hands smiling and said don't you think that this would make us friends also as I know everything

about your situation I can give you advice as a fellow artist I can empathize with you and since I have a lot of time on my hands I can go with you to various places Karina said um but I don't know what friends are supposed to do together do you still want to be My friend despite that fial he replied of course besides it's never too late to learn about such things she said then let's be friends Fiel she shakes his hand he said of course then Karina said now that we're friends there's something I

want to ask you he said yes what is it she asked how do you know what the rooms of other Noble ladies are like he flinched after hearing that she nervously asked most men can't enter a lady's room unless they're that lady's Fiance if you have a fiance wouldn't me becoming your friend complicate things he said I don't have a fiance she asked fariel are you he filled in Karina I think you've misunderstood something I was simply invited to have tea That's how I know really that's it she chuckled okay I believe you he asked

then are you going to deliver your letter now she pointed and said well I was planning to just put it here but as you can see I have no way of knowing when my family Will Discover it I want to leave it and go back in secret if possible but I risk being seen because there are so many servants wandering in the manor Fiel said I can help you with that while showing his flute he said Karina could you open the window a little bit and please cover your ears outside the manor two Maids were

sweeping one asked don't don't you think the atmosphere is quite tense in the manner these days the other replied absolutely I can barely breathe She continued have you've been in the dining room during supper time count Leupold and her ladyship hardly talk anymore Lord enrick doesn't even come home and lady abilia has recently become so depressed that she barely eats and Lord Feldon keeps nervously looking around just where in the world has Lady Karina gone she must return soon one filled in exactly everyone is worried suddenly they heard Sound of Music coming from the room

one asked don't you Hear music coming from somewhere other replied you're right that's lady Karina's room who left the windows open after hearing the music they started feeling nauseous and drowsy one said but why am I suddenly so drowsy the other filled in me too this has never happened before after Fel put everyone to sleep with his music Karina said I never imagined you'd put them to sleep he replied it's a trivial trick compared to what you can do she denied no not at all He chuckled everyone in the manor is asleep if there's anyone

you'd like to see before leaving you should go see them Karina said with serious Expressions there's no one I want to see noticing her reation Fiel asked Lady Karina the letter you wanted to deliver to your family is it a goodbye letter she replied yes in it I wrote that they should stop being concerned about me she explained count Leopold won't believe that I'm sick till he sees my dead body Only when he sees my cold corpse will he regret his decision a little but I'm sure that he'll just be enraged soon afterward why didn't

she tell me sooner she caused her parents trouble till the very end he'll raise his voice saying that I should have said something earlier but when I desperately begged him for attention he didn't even look my way once as they were she saw abilia unconscious lying besides the pillar she calls her abilia she gets close to her To check on her Fiel said she's fine she's simply asleep like everyone else Karina said yes it seems like she is after examining her Karina thought what a relief she looks healthy she then said Fiel if you don't

mind could you please help me move her he agreed of course Karina he picks up abilia Karina said please carry her to her bed over there hearing that Fiel nodded after putting abelia in her bed he looked around in her room he noticed drawing lying around He wondered what are these he turned towards Karina and said Karina these drawings are he stopped in the middle as he saw Karina Whispering something to abelia then Karina asked shall we go now he replied uh yes after closing the door Fiel said um Karina I thought you were on

bad terms with your family you said earlier that there was no one that you wanted to see Karina started walking saying our relationship wasn't horrible she said inwardly on the surface we were A perfectly happy family and that's because no one knew that their happiness was made possible with someone's sacrifice she began I'm the good ordinary and obedient second daughter as long as abiler is sick enrick always brings good news and Feld in is a troublemaker I won't be able to live for myself here so I wanted to spend what little time I have left

doing things for myself she turned to Fiel you know Fiel he replied yes Karina she told I want to Leave my artwork in this world not as aelia's sister or the oldest daughter in the Leupold family but as Karina the painter and in in order to do that I must first forget everything about this place later when the count Leopold returned to his Manor a servant informed him he asked what did you say happened at the Manor the servant replied well a moment ago something strange happened the count asked strange elaborate the servant said everyone

in the manor Including me fell asleep for a while the count asked everyone the servant bowed yes please forgive me according to my investigation no one remembers anything after hearing a song the count said that's absolutely ridiculous then he noticed the letter what's that letter the servant said huh a letter no letters arrived at the manner today the count picks up the letter and started opening it saying so did anything go missing or did anyone get hurt the servant replied We checked but everything seems to be fine looking at the envelope the count thought this

seal looks familiar but there's nothing written on the envelope did someone put everyone to sleep to leave this letter here the Intruder went through all that trouble but it doesn't seem as if there's anything special about this letter here he started reading the letter dear count Leopold he realized this handwriting looks familiar whose could it be the letter continued If I begin this letter like this I'm sure that you'll be wondering who I am he thought it's as if the writer knows me very well the letter continued there are so many things I wanted to

say if I had the chance but they don't matter anymore I have a terminal illness therefore I won't ever be returning to Leopold Manor reading that he thought could it be Karina the letter my daughter sent was surprisingly short and to the point she declared consider this Letter my last farewell I'm going to become famous as Karina not Karina Leopold he thought the tone of her letter was so Stern and cold that I wondered if it had really been written by her she sounded fiercely determined making me doubt that she had been threatened into writing

it she mentioned that her name would spread from the far north to the the central part of the Empire where you live you always told me not to tarnish the reputation of our Family and I believe I have upheld that principle well until now but now I ask something of you do not tarnish my reputation when I become well known throughout the land she continued I am done waiting I am in love with someone who makes my heart flutter did you know there's a world out there where I am the protagonist a world where I

am not overshadowed by ailia Feldon or enrick in that world no one no one raises their hand against me or threatens to throw me Out of the house this is because I am loved no one yells at me or punishes me under the guise of it's for my own good instead I am gently scolded treated with care and kindness suddenly a servant came and opens the door the count was saying what a wicked ungrateful child after everything I did to raise her noticing his anger the servant said my Lord the letter continued you may be

furious at your wicked ungrateful daughter who you believe should have Said something sooner but did I truly never speak out was I always the obedient girl who never cried reading that the count wondered Karina when did you stop crying the letter continued it's not that I never tried to speak I simply gave up trying to talk to you if you wish to see me come to the north yourself I will not return to Leopold Manor feel free to tell everyone that I am dead after reading that the count crumpled the letter and throws it away

He shouted contact Duke pastelo immediately I must tell tell him to send Karina back at once the servant hesitatingly replied but isn't it impossible to enter the north now that the checkpoint has been closed then the count said it doesn't matter something must have happened to her Karina isn't the kind of person who would say such things a terminal illness telling everyone that she's dead how could she say that to her parent he picks up the Glass to drink then the servant said lady Karina really may be ill the count stopped in the middle as

he was drinking he said are you trying to make me even angrier the servant told a few months ago there was a report of her vomiting in her room the count asked what why was I not informed immediately the servant replied well I did but every time you had other business to attend to in ordered that it be reported later you told me that there was no need to report Something like that every time it happens you also said that since she is a grown woman who could take care of herself the count said even

so I should have been informed the servant said for give me my Lord the count ordered firstly fetch me some parchment I will write to Duke pastelo immediately abilia was listening to everything she trembled in fear realizing that wasn't a dream the count continued once Karina returns I will speak to her properly I'm sure That will solve everything abilia went back to her room she was crying she said aloud no father Karina isn't coming back she remembered Karina Whispering abilia goodbye I hope you stay healthy she thinks in her mind she will never come back

meanwhile Karina was rubbing the wallet she said stay healthy I must be stupid how foolish of me to think I could forget it all still I spent the most time with her so perhaps it's fine she then walks to the table and said I Plan to send this letter with this bird but she draws a bird and made it came to reality she said to the bird I trust that you'll follow my instructions the bird flies away with the wallet Karina said take this wallet and get rid of it so I won't ever have to

see it again this is truly the end at the dining table milon calls Fiel he replied yes milon asked what are you doing here he replied with a smile because I was invited of course right Karina Karina Said yes I invited him because I thought it would be nice to celebrate our new friendship I thought you'd like it too milliion but I suppose it was a bit thoughtless of me to assume that I'm sorry milon said with sore attit ude it's fine there's no need to apologize Karina looked at him thinking did I make a

mistake he doesn't look very happy he asked then what do you plan on doing today she replied uh I don't have anything special planned Fiel Interjected but Karina will be studying with me for the day milon said I didn't ask you Fel countered but you weren't asking Karina either milon argued of course I was asking her I don't care what your schedule is Fel again countered good Heavens you didn't specify who you were talking to so I thought you were talking to me seeing them bicker Karina chuckled both Fiel and milon were surprised he asked

Karina what's so funny she replied it's just You two seem to be very close friends milon said we're friends but not because we want to be she said ah I see milon said I'm being serious Karina she again chuckled okay milon felt embarrassed asking asking are we that funny Karina she told it's just that I'm happy I'm so glad that I'm with people I can talk comfortably to eat a meal full of laughter with and share these trivial joys of life and I'm glad that I'm sharing all these moments with you milon He smiled and

said is that so well don't push yourself too much if you feel unwell ignore Fiel and come to me she giggled okay I will she said inwardly I like you milon she then asked what do you plan on doing today milon he replied I'm going to check the information about the Hera that you gathered and go on a patrol while I'm at it she asked again you're going to go outside zentaur he replied yes so depending on the situation I may not come back tonight She said worriedly I see be careful milon blushed seeing that

Karina thinks in her mind I wish that he didn't have to go but subjugating monsters is an unavoidable task so I can't get in his way then nilon tucked her hate and said wait here I promise to bring you a better herin than the one I gave you last time Karina blushed and turns her head she said thank you I think it really does make me feel better perhaps it's because you prayed for me milon Replied AEM I'm glad that it's so effective Fiel who was watching everything thought oh well would you look at that

it looks like he's completely fallen for her I can't believe he's smiling so brightly like that but that's odd didn't they say that they were going to to break off their engagement Karina then looked towards Fiel and Tuma siip thinking I don't think he noticed she suddenly felt throbbing again and felt drowsy Meanwhile milon was asking Fel why are you looking at Karina with that face Fel replied with what face then Karina stands up and said um I'm a bit tired I think I should go upstairs and lie down milon asked do you feel unwell

I'll take you to your room she replied and no it's all right I feel a bit y because of the warm tea my room is nearby so I'll go by myself I wouldn't want you to leave when tea time isn't over yet milon said never mind that should I call a ma for you she Protested I'm fine I'll be going now Fiel said Karina I'll see you later she said okay after she left Fiel asked milon you seem quite worried about her Milan asked what are you planning on going back he replied goodness what a

harsh thing to say to a friend that got here as soon as he could when you asked for his help milon countered ha I doubt you came because you were worried you were probably more curious about who drew the drawings Fiel asked ha is that Why you only sent me in complete sketches you're a cunning one aren't you milon explained I'm no professional but even I couldn't wait to see the finished versions of those drawings I figured you would want to see them even more anyway how's Karina's art disease is it serious Fel looked at

at him with disdain then turned his head saying hm I don't know milon said Fiel I'm not in the mood for your jokes he said I know but he remembered his conversation with Karina She said I must first forget everything about this place Fiel may I ask you for a favor please don't tell milon about how I don't have much time left I don't wish to become a sad memory to him he told milon Karina doesn't want me to tell you milon gets shocked what Fiel stands up and said so I hope you understand why

I can't tell you anything more than this he then asked oh that reminds me what's a herin you know the thing that Karina said made her feel Better milon replied it's a special stone from the north which sometimes comes out of a slain monster he asked again aha but why did you give it to her milon told there's an old Northern tradition a myth of sorts they say that if you gift a heron to a sick person it will help them get better very sarcastically asked since when did you believe in superstitions milon said ominously

there's also a northern Superstition that if you point your Finger at someone it'll get broken should I show you how before hearing that FAL dashes away as he was leaving milon felt annoyed anyway what's all this about suddenly studying something fio peaked and said ah that it's a secret later a made notice voices from Karina's room she opens the door and went inside she saw Karina sitting on the ground stunned she asked oh my are you all right Karina replied ah I just tripped I'm fine maid asked shall I call For a doctor Karina replied

no I think I just need to rest the maid said no my lady his grace said that even if you were in a little bit of pain we should call for a doctor right away Karina was surprised milon said that she said then could you call Dr Winston for me maid replied yes after the maid left Karina said to herself I'm okay I'm still okay when Dr Winston came to check she asked has my condition worsened Karina smiled it's all right I knew this was going to Happen anyway there's no need for you to feel

sorry doctor said right let's try using a stronger medicine then she asked um Dr Winston will I keep throwing up the food I eat I don't want milon to see the awful side effects of this disease he told the vomiting will probably continue but you mustn't stop eating she asked again even if I throw up every time I eat something the doctor explained hm your body is like a sand castle that's about to crumble due to The harsh waves it's constantly being worn down so you must do everything you can to keep it from falling

apart Karina asked is that the only thing I should keep in mind the doctor replied there are a lot of things you should be careful about but above all else you must have a will to live after hearing that she thinks a will to live as long as long as I'm alive I don't want to spend my days waiting for death which is how I used to be I want to treasure Every moment and live more joyfully than anyone else I want to show my family what kind of person I am and after I make

wonderful memories with milon I'm going to say goodbye without looking back she then said don't worry I don't want to burden milon with guilt doctor replied I see does it especially hurt anywhere she replied my heart I'd be fine for a whole day but it would suddenly hurt so much that it gets difficult to breathe for the rest of the Day sometimes the pain is so great that I wish it would just explode uh I mean that's just how I feel I'm not saying I really wanted to the doctor said no I understand when one

of my eyes used to hurt the pain would be so unbearable that I wanted to pluck it out if the symptoms of art disease were the same for everyone or if there weren't so many different records on it then it would have been easier to develop a cure it's such a shame Karina said I feel sorry For burdening you and Fiel if everything had gone as I planned the two of you weren't supposed to find out about this the doctor said with resolve don't say that it's my job to save people and a doctor that

makes a patient hide their disease isn't a proper doctor she flinched hearing that she said I see Fiel then said you don't need to apologize to me either Karina he said you didn't look very well back there I had a question I was hoping you would Answer for me I needed to teach you something as well so I decided to drop by then the doctor said I see that you already had an appointment since I'm done here I'll get going now as he was leaving Karina said L thank you for coming Dr Winston he said

lie back down you need to get rest for now he suddenly remembered something uh but before I go I must tell you one thing don't give up if you don't lose your will to live then it'll help you live longer after hearing That she smiled thank you Dr Winston I no longer want to die soon anymore actually I regret the time I used to think that if I had discovered a world like this existed a little earlier I would have escaped that place sooner but I only mustered up the courage after it was too late

so I feel like a fool the doctor nods and said good I'm glad you've come to that conclusion after the doctor left Karina said Fiel what did you want to ask me he replied ah well Your Miracle is completely different from other miracles could it be there was something that I couldn't understand though she asked what do you mean he pulled the cha to sit and said your art disease is getting worse at an abnormally fast rate she gets shocked what do you mean he explained creators die early because they perform too many miracles despite

knowing that it'll cost them their life but even those that made Miracles Every Day created far more Creations and lived much longer than you so I wanted to ask you this are you aware of the tabos regarding making Miracles this came as a shock for her she replied no Fiel said I see he thinks in his mind it's impossible for an artist not to know this if Karina hadn't been neglected and received the attention and care she deserved this wouldn't have happened no if she had at least a proper art teacher to guide her she

then calls him fial he began ah Firstly I think I should explain art disease in detail many people think that art disease is a terminal that people suddenly come down with one day but it's more correct to say that it's the manifestation of the price an artist pays for creating miracles to be more specific it's the price of creating Miracles past one's limit for example I can't heal seriously wounded people and I can't treat those who don't want to be treated but we call those who don't have Such limits and can perform as many miracles

as they want as people with art disease also taboos are what artists that have art disease must never do Karina asked and what are they he said with a serious face first and foremost you mustn't go against Providence you must never revive the dead or turn back time to change the past and secondly you mustn't create a human Karina flinched hearing that Fiel continued it doesn't matter if you create plants animals or Monsters but since only a deity can create humans that's a line that you mustn't cross Karina said I see he added yes and

lastly you mustn't kill anything or anyone using your Miracle it means that you shouldn't use the omnipotence of Miracles to do anything immoral then she asked what happens if you break one of the taboos he answered you'll have to pay the price on the spot and you'll either die or lose a part of your body she said if I die then that would be the End of me but if I lose my hand or something like that I won't be able to draw anymore he replied correct so Karina have you ever tried to do any

of the things that I just mentioned she paused for a moment and said while avoiding his gaze I haven't Fel thought well I guess if she had then she wouldn't be alive right now he said if that's true then I don't understand she asked understand what he explained your Miracles considering how many drawings You've drawn till now your condition is far worse than it should be the artists that Drew more drawings than you did lived past 30 I should look into this matter and see if there's another reason why this is happening Karina asked sadly

Fel do you believe that if you figure that out I'll be able to get better she said inwardly what am I saying it's not like there's even a cure she then said forgive me Fiel I said something rather silly he replied not at all Karina it's True that there's no known cure even if we discover why your condition is so serious I can't promise that we'll be able to treat you but I've thought of one method to slow down the symptoms of art disease though it's a bit cowardly she asked a cowardly method meod he

said yes all you need to do is this when you draw something stop right before you put in the final stroke in your work unlike music which allows one to perform a miracle as soon as they start playing a Drawing requires the finishing touches for a miracle to happen she replied thoughtfully you're right since the drawing won't be complete if you stop right before you finish Fiel stands up from his place saying but if you try your best and hand me the unfinished drawings then I'll make you more famous than than any other artist in

the world just like you requested with your talent Karina it won't be difficult to make that happen he extends his hand towards Karina she reached out to his hand and Rises up from her paly she said though I don't have much time left I'm counting on you Fiel his heart raced and face rened he gets stunned for a moment Karina calls um Fiel he said ah yes right and regarding our disease who says that we can't cure it since you've decided to open your heart and strive for your goal we will gladly stay by your

side and support you till the end of course it doesn't mean that we're Going to treat you like a glass doll and be overprotective if you fall we'll help you stand again and if you get lost we'll help you find the way she asked but why would you go to such lengths he told the sight of a person striving to achieve their dreams and goals is the most beautiful thing in the world and I love beautiful things at night Karina was looking at the sky she said in her mind milon he's pretty late I hope

nothing's happened to him once he Officially starts hunting down the monsters in the land will I have to wait even longer than this she shaked her head no this isn't the time to be depressed she was tapping on the paper with pencil thinking I must write down the things that I want to do thanks to Fiel I've checked off making a friend next is giving a gift to someone I like packing a lunch sounds nice too and hugging she quickly rejected those thought feeling embarrassed no that's Not it wh what am I thinking meanwhile milon

came inside her room he saw her sitting at balcony he said inwardly I thought she had collapsed because she didn't respond even though I knocked several times but it looks like he saw her scribbling on paper and feeling embarrassed he smiled thinking so this is what she was doing how adorable he then gasped I sounded like ferial just now Karina thought just imagining things like that is making me blush then milon Came close to her and asked Karina are you done she gets surprised milon he added as always I knocked but you didn't hear me

she replied sorry I was lost in thought are you done with work he walks close to her saying no I'll be venturing deeper into the forest now she then asked you're going to head out there again milon replied yes I need to scour the place a bit more before the Monster Hunt but I wanted to come see you first you didn't look too well earlier today Are you all right she smiled and said ah I'm fine I was a bit tired but I'm feeling better now that I've gotten some rest Dr Winston gave me a

checkup as well after hearing that he said that's a relief did you find out more about he stopped in the middle remembering Fun's word Karina doesn't want me to tell you he scratched his head saying never mind don't push yourself too hard and get plenty of rest if you need anything tell Fong she replied okay I will please Return safe and sound milon he said yes I'll see you the day after tomorrow Karina asked what time will you be back he told em probably around dinner time at the latest he was about to complete his

sentence but changed seeing her hopeful face he said instead I mean I'll try to make it back by lunchtime he thought to himself I must be crazy I'm not even sure if I'll be able to make it back in time for dinner it's so unlike me to lie but then Karina said said Milon I'll be waiting see you at lunch the day after tomorrow later at the expedition milon was Galloping his way A Soldier said to milon you Grace we're going too fast he asked is there a problem the soldier told the knights are having

trouble keeping up we're not in a hurry so I believe we should slow milon said if we want to make it back by lunchtime tomorrow we need to go faster the soldier asked lunchtime tomorrow milon said yes I'll be giving orders From the front so tell them to follow me the soldier complied yes your grace milon remembered Karina's word milon I'll be waiting see you at lunch the day after tomorrow after Marching for a while they stopped at a place Milan got off his horse and said this is where we're going to meet after A

light meal we'll head in as soon as the second party arrives the soldiers shouted yes your grace then milon looked towards the forest and said inwardly originally the Northern land belonged to monsters but God took pity and sent a hero to this world to chase the monsters away that hero was the forefather of house pastelo the monsters that are chased away starve all summer before they go mad with hunger and come down to the villages to hunt during winter fending them off till spring is the duty of Northerners including me as the ruler of this

land he grabbed his sword and got ready for the hunt he then remembered Karina's Word if I've been of help to you once the Monster Hunt is over and we part ways will you hold me closely just once milon grinned and said I hope I come across many monsters that have a herin meanwhile back at the estate doct Winston asked Karina are you waiting for his grace Karina calls him Dr Winston he asked why are you waiting out here in the cold it's not like you know when he's going to arrive she replied well I

know that he's going to be returning Tomorrow at lunchtime but I couldn't calm down so I'm taking a walk to clear my mind I have plenty of blankets and I'm wearing lots of layers so don't worry after hearing that doctor observed I see you've changed so much these days she asked really have I the doctor said yes you look much happier than before it's a relief Karina sighed you're right I'm in such a good mood these days that I did something I would have never done before the doctor asked you did what did You do

she told I sent a letter to my father I told him not to bother with me anymore I'm still trying to work this out but I'm also planning on repaying him I want to live as long as possible and become famous with the drawings that he and the rest of my family wouldn't even look at once I calculate how much it took to feed clothe and house me I plan on paying them back that exact amount I think that it show that there's nothing left between us I won't deny the Fact that my mother gave

birth to me and that my father helped raise me however that doesn't mean they own my life then the doctor said you're right parents are merely their children's Guardians not their owners though parents do spend much time with their children they cannot walk on the same path forever one day the child will become an adult and the parents will have to look at them from afar that's because the child must start living their own life but if the Child returns one day and holds their aged parents hands then that's proof that they were good parents

I'm so sorry that you weren't given such parents Karina smiled I'm all right now she thought even if they apologize to me this very moment that can't make up for all of my lost time every passing second is precious to me now I don't want to spend a single moment regretting the past I'm going to go forward she said spring has finally come to my life at The Expedition a soldier shouted attention everyone his grace is going to give us orders then milon began tomorrow at dawn we'll be venturing deeper into the forest as you

all know our first goal is to kill heris a heris weak point is suspected to be right under its nails only try to attack it there if you can if that's not possible aim for its lower belly the hide is thin there making it another weak spot the soldiers shouted yes your grace milon continued our Second goal is to monitor the monster Behavior do not Venture deeper into the forest on your own if there is a problem come to our meeting place immediately the soldiers again shouted yes your grace milon continued however if you feel

your life is in danger prioritize surviving over following my orders that will be all ah and one more thing if you discover any herin bring them to me a soldier said huh but we need them too milon then sighed no now return to your Night watch posts after the briefing a soldier came close to milon and said why do you need them your grace you've never been interested in them before ah is it for your milon replied stop blabbering nonsense the other soldiers started chuckling then milon glanced around and saw a monster he draw out

his sword and said it looks like I got very lucky there was a hura nearby he then commanded all of you spread out surround it there's only one inch the monster Roared a soldier wondered seeing that is that some kind of call suddenly they started hearing loud voices a soldier looked around and said what's causing these vibrations soon they were surrounded by lot of monster someone shouted peras are charging this way back up don't let them pass pass us a soldier said while trembling 8 Your Grace you never mentioned anything like this was going to

happen but milon jumped at a monster and stabbed it he said to Himself you Rascals the Hera called for its friends cutting off our Escape Route I didn't think a monster without intelligence could do something like that however it's still just a monster after Exterminating all of them milon said I wasn't sure if the weak points we found in Karina's hurdle were correct but it seems they were he then instructed aim for the weak spots I told you about earlier if you do it won't be hard to he wasn't able to complete his Words when

a heard it came from behind the monster was drooling seeing that a soldier wickly shouted Your Grace back at the estate Karina came to the main gate to wait for milon fa said my lady I'll escort you inside she replied thank you fa I hope I didn't cause trouble by insisting on coming here to wait for milon he said not at all my lady I'm sure the soldiers at The Fortress will be glad to see you as well why don't you unpack your belongings first and wait Until his grace suddenly soldiers started sounding a Gong

a soldier shouted hus a herd of heras has appeared everyone arm yourselves Karina gets surprised hertis found said let me go and assess the situation please wait inside the carriage for the time being she agreed okay she thought to herself I hope nothing's wrong as she was getting on she felt throbbing pain again and staggers she leaned on besides the carriage thinking it's going to be fine I just need to hang on a bit longer but more importantly she heard a soldier shouting damn it neither his grace nor Captain Gordon is here right now at

this rate our Fortress could fall Karina squeezed her hands while thinking milon will be here soon enough we need to hold on until then she looked around saying what can I do to buy some time her gaze fell on her belongings she was still feeling P but decided to help write my drawings she recalled I'm sure there Must be a drawing of a Hera that I stopped right before completing it she rummaged through and found it she picked up the brush saying all I have to do is color in its eyes she realized no that

won't be enough I need something more suddenly she remembered they even Ed their own flesh and blood as materials she then bites her lip back at the castle Gates a soldier shouted everyone prepare to attack the herd is are heading this way fend them off no matter What Fong rushed towards a soldier and asked did you send a carrier pigeon to his grace he replied yes we just did but we haven't received a reply yet the other said there are too many herur us we don't have any other options besides holding on for as long

as possible Fon thought to himself it's dangerous here I must take lady Karina to suddenly her heard everyone get out of the way he quickly turned towards the voice and saw a her of holding Karina a soldier Shouted ARG it's it's aerta aerta has broken inside the Fortress attack but Karina stopped them wait it's me fnad was shocked lady Karina she said this one's safe she then said to the monster Hera I have a favor to ask of you could you fend off the other heras until milon gets here the monster nods and then jumps

outside the castle walls after jumping outside he roared and started attacking other heris then Fong called her lady Karina she replied yes he said Your hand blood was dripping from her hand she replied ah I'm fine it's just a small cut then soldiers who were watching that Hera attack other Hera said what in the world look over there that her is incredible that Hera was hunting others seeing that Karina said amazing suddenly she heard I must she quickly turned back saying huh what did you she stopped in the middle seeing that no one was behind

seeing her surprise F asked what's wrong my lady She asked didn't you just hear something he replied no I didn't hear anything she again heard I must take it by killing them she wondered wait was it my herder that spoke The Voice continued if I don't find it I'm going to die the Hera started eating other heris it said it's not here I must eat the other ones where is it Hera then found something and said here it is found it a soldier who was watching all this said is that her to eating its own

kind right now fan filled In it looks like it he asked my lady is that thing safe he turned around to see Karina wasn't present there he asked my lady huh where did she go Karina was rushing towards the Herta who was saying no I'm different from you all I have a master of my own you all cannot Escape when she reached close to her Karina shouted Hera stop let them go the other monster were hesitating to approach Hera Karina asked just what did you eat what is it that you found and who is this

Master you're talking about she pestered aren't you going to tell me the Hera doesn't speak suddenly she heard a voice is that the sound of horse Hooves milon came on a horse Galloping he shouted Karina he quickly grabs her and points his sword at Herta Karina was shocked milon milon commanded soldiers attack this Karina stopped him wait it's mine he was surprised what he poked at Hera with his sword to confirm the Hera said inwardly what do you think you're doing Let go of my master milon then asked Karina what do you mean she said

I I drew it he asked but the color of your eyes is the same as usual she gets confused hauh that can't be then they went to Fiel where a servant informed Duke Fiel Your Grace his grace Duke pastelo has returned and is looking for you he asked you to come to the Garden he replied all right I'll be there soon he was going to them yawning he said he told Karina that he was going to come at Lunchtime so how could he be this late he gets shocked to see a Hera besides milon and

Karina he was in shock my dear friend you're back then they sat down to talk no one spoke anything for a while Karina averted her gaze fial thought to himself this silence is suffocating he began shall we organize what happened Karina explained well as you two know it was an emergency I tried to fend them off for as long as I could until milon got here but I'm sorry for breaking my Promise not to summon anything anymore she said inwardly I probably shouldn't tell him that I used my blood right milon took a sigh and

said no it wasn't your fault Karina rather I'm sorry for not getting here earlier if I had none of this would have happened I'll be more careful to ensure something like this doesn't happen again he then asked I heard from Fong that you injured your hand is it all right she replied yes it's fine seeing that ferial clears his Throat a hem milon asked what do you want he replied it's just that the two of you look lovely together no one replied so he changed the topic anyway back to the main point Karina can't you

make your Hera disappear like last time Karina said well I tried multiple times but I don't think I can control it anymore Fiel asked then isn't it dangerous she replied luckily it still listens to me and it promised not to cause Mayhem Fiel thinks for a moment Then said hm but do you have any idea how that happened I've never heard of a creation Breaking Free of its Creator's control she tried to think let's see ah come to think of it I saw it eat something as she was talking she started coughing and blood splatters

on her hand huh she was shocked to see blood on her hand but I didn't feel any pain her heart started beating fast seeing that milon shouted Karina she turned towards milon but couldn't see anything she gets Confused I can't see chaos erupt in the manner as milon ordered quick called Dr Winston servants and Maids rush to help her milon asked her Karina where does it hurt he complained just when is Dr Winston going to arrive Karina was seeping she said I'm fine milon sits besides her and said don't be stubborn tell me do you

want to take the medicine you were given before but Karina couldn't answer she gasped and thinks I feel like someone is squeezing my heart So tightly that it's about to explode as she was loosing Consciousness milon said Karina please hold on a little longer she wailed in pain milon it it hurts so much I can't die like this milon hugged her saying don't worry you're not going to die I won't let that happen so it's all right to just say you're in pain Karina hearing that she felt relieved and cried uh milon it hurts I

feel like my heart is being ripped out of my chest he said Dr Winston will be here soon you Just need to endure it till he gets here for a while she kept weeping then she fell unconscious seeing that milon shouted Karina Karina open your eyes then Fiel and Dr Winston came dashing towards them Fiel showed a crystal and said milon give this to Karina milon asked is that a heron Fiel shouted I don't have time to explain put it against her body he holds the crystal close to Karina in his grip then a black

fog emerged from her body after that Milan observed she's not as pale anymore then the doctor said let me examine her your grace milon replied right please do then Fiel said to him milon let's step outside for a moment I have something to tell you as well he replied all right after closing the door Milan said Fiel was Karina's relapse caused by that Hera by any chance he replied probably as you know a miracle comes at a cost I predict that it took a huge chunk of her life to create the creature milon shouted then

Wouldn't killing that herder right now fix this Fiel stopped him calm down the miracle has already happened and the monster is no longer under her control milon side I feel pathetic Karina is in so much pain but I can't do anything about it Fel then said no milon there may just be a way he asked what Fiel said didn't you see what happened a moment ago when you gave her that herin her breathing stabilized herin may be a cure for art disease milon asked that Stone Fiel explained yes while you were out patrolling the area

I experimented with a heron and it resonated with my Miracle it was as if the stone was trying to offset it and judging by how it improved Karina's condition I'm sure it doesn't only react to my abilities on top of that Fong told me a while ago that the Hera Karina made ate the corpses of its own kind milon smiled wait are you trying to say that the Hera was trying to eat the herin inside the Other herder's bodies fio replied exactly the Heron may have nullified Karina's miracle and allowed the Hera to break free

from her control milon said this is the first time you're starting to make sense Fel replied what a hurtful thing to say anyway this is only a hypothesis so we need more herens to prove it milon asked how many more do you need Fel replied as many as possible hearing that milon grinned milon told the coldest part of winter is coming Starving monsters will swarm down the mountain in large groups and the Monster Hunt will begin in Earnest judging from the size of the her's leader it probably also has a huge herin inside its body

he said with determination I'll make sure to slay it and bring the herin to her he said to himself this is all for you Karina after some days Karina was drawing and thinking time flew by after my herur a wouldn't disappear and my seizures became worse before I knew it Winter had arrived though I wasn't used to the cold I spent my days being overprotected by those around me while continuing to draw as usual thanks to that falling asleep wasn't as scary as it used to be while lost in thoughts she completed the drawing she

realized ah oh no I promised Fel I wouldn't complete my painting be flies came into existence from her drawing and started flying around she smiled guess it's too late now why don't you all have some fun Since you've come to life she stands up from her place and walks to the window she opened the window and butterflies flew away seeing that she said how beautiful she looked outside the window thinking all of them must have gone out suddenly herd met milons he was staring at her ah he saw them she quickly gets back to her

seat she recalled his face thinking he looked Furious she flinched heing about that she feels feels like she got caught she compelled I always End up finishing my paintings and using my Powers when I'm not careful what do I do then someone knocks the door she gulped and gets ready milon said standing at the door Karina I know you're in there so open the door he burst opens the door saying really how could you she pleaded I didn't mean to I was just so focused and excited to paint that I ended up finishing the piece

Milam calms down and said you know that I'm worried about you yes she replied of Course he scratches his head saying I know you'll end up becoming miserable if you don't paint so I also hope that day won't come anytime soon so please don't strain yourself she glanced at him milon continued I'd like to be with you as long as possible she thinks in her mind why is this man so kind to me later milon was in his office he recalled his conversation with Fiel Fiel told no medicine can cure the excruciating pain caused by

Art disease It's known to resemble Phantom Pain milon asked phantom pain he said yes that's why there are no drugs that can slow down the disease or alleviate the pain hearing that mili thought is that why the sleeping pills Karina has been taking haven't been working I can't believe I can only stand by and watch her suffer he grits his teeth thinking about it Fel looked at him and saw how miserable he feel he tried to comfort him at least that's how it's been until Now it's quite ironic that they found a clue for a

cure in the north where there aren't many artists he speculated Heron could be the foundation of a cure for art disease milon replied yes I'll do all that I can to cooperate with your research so please do your best to find a cure Fiel teased I think this is my first time hearing you ask me to do something so politely he then asked are you worried about her milon replied don't ask such an obvious question Fel Said I recall that you thought your fiance was bothersome not to long ago milon said I absolutely abhor seeing

someone die in front of me back to the present milon walks to the window and watched Hera that Karina created several days have passed yet the Hera Karina created hasn't disappeared it's impossible to control but maybe I should be gladed obeys Karina's commands her eyes turned golden the last time she performed a miracle by creating the Hera But this time they didn't change color there are several strange things about the recent incident including the fact that the Hera spoke to Karina there's nothing I know for certain but she looked quite happy when I asked her

if she was going to attend the upcoming banquet he smiled thinking about that Karina said a banquet that would be lovely I'm looking forward to it I clearly thought she was annoying when she suddenly barged into my home as she Already prepared the documents to call off our engagement I figured ending it would rid me of a huge burden but I don't know when I started having feelings for her I can't help but look at her and I find myself becoming upset at the thought that she'd be in pain all alone if she weren't where

I could see her and I feel the urge to kiss her every time I see her face he blushed thinking about it he shaked his head to clear those thought how could I think of Doing that to someone who's unwell if we had spoken to each other properly when we first met would it have changed anything would Karina's condition and our relationship be different now after a few days they went to a lake Karina was amazed after seeing the scenery wow it's a real Lake milon said of course it's real did you think it would

be fake she looked at it and said it's so beautiful and it's fascinating how it's not frozen despite how cold it is milon Said this Lake doesn't freeze no matter how cold it gets but it's still chilly so you must dress warmly she replied yes I will as they were walking besides the lake milon asked is it really all right for you not to draw I brought all your materials and tools they're in the carriage she replied I'm fine I just wanted to take a walk with you like this today milon milon then said I'm

Overjoyed to hear that you consider me more important than your drawings she Smiled and said of course consider it an honor milon glanced at her and then said come to think of it you said that you don't know much about the North she replied yes yes you're right I'm ashamed to say this but I'm oblivious about this place milon said then you must not know the fascinating stories that exist in the north either Karina gets intrigued fascinating stories he told there's one called the end of winter which is about the winter mountain range if you

venture Deep into a place beyond the point where the sea freezes you'll find a mountain range there no one has gone beyond that mountain range and people say no one knows what's on the other side there are rumors that it could be a paradise the Demon's realm or the homeland of extinct dragons I think the rumors have been exaggerated because there's very little information on dragons after hearing that Karina said oh those are some very extreme guesses but I think that place Would be very beautiful if it really existed milon said actually it's just a

cliff Karina then said anyway I think the end of winter is an excellent Name milon asked do you find this interesting she replied yes spring comes after the end of winter maybe that's what lies Beyond milon was Dazed as to how lovely Karina looked spring milon thought the end of when symbolizes Eternal death in the north Because by the time winter is over there is nothing living in the World but I suppose you could think of it like that then he said I want to look at the world through your eyes just once Karina replied

my eyes I bet it'll be boring milon smiled even if it's boring I bet it'll be beautiful Karina asked do you think so her heart raced at the thought suddenly she stopped walking and said ah I just remembered I have a gift for you milon he asked a gift she rummaged through her robe and pulls out a paper milon grabs it and asked is it a Drawing he unfolds the paper and saw a drawing he asked what's this she told um this is medicine he was confused medicine she said it'll help you recover from wounds

it'll heal any injury but it won't work on someone who's been so severely injured that they're unrecognizable or dying milon asked such a thing really exists first she hesitated then said well I made it I thought it' be nice if there really was such medicine so I pictured it in my Mind and created it I'm not going to give it to you like this of course I'll hand you the actual potion once I finish the drawing I'm sure it'll be very helpful to you milon milon then said Karina I don't need any medicine if you

must suffer to make it his expression was serious like I said before I don't want you to be in pain in fact I wish you'd smile brightly like you did today he raised his hand towards her face but stopped in the middle he clears his Throat and said anyway thank you for thinking of me but what good would it be if you must suffer she was surprised for a moment then she said this doesn't take much energy to make he asked what she explained drawing an animate things doesn't use too much of my strength milon

argued I'm strong enough without your help she replied I know you are but I wanted to prepare this just in case she asked gantly won't you let me he blush seeing her plead milon said such Medicine will attract greedy people are you aware that you'll be in danger if people find out that you know how to make something like this she thinks for a moment then said I've only told you about this milon replied of course I'll take this to the grave but rumors will spread like wildfire if the soldiers find out about your creation

he asked what will you do when that happens she replied um I didn't think of that but will you be angry if I say I'm not that Scared because I have you by my side I'm sure you'll find me bothersome but she was fidgeting while saying but miline grabbed her hand and squeezed it gently he asked wait what makes you say that she replied well that's because I'm inconveniencing you he replied I don't find you to be bothersome nor are you inconveniencing me so you can bother me whenever you like I don't dislike you miline

recalled in his mind at first she was an annoyance I hated taking care of Someone Karina Le pulled but soon I found myself wondering about what you like to do and what you enjoyed I was constantly worried that you'd be in pain somewhere and this surprised me because I had never been very interested in other people he raised his hand thinking I think I know a little now I can't deny it anymore he puts his hand near her face and she rubbed her face against it he asked do you not like me she smiled not

at all I've never hated you not even Once he also smiled that's a relief Lea suddenly a butterfly came fluttering she was amazed ah butterfly he replied ah yes there are lots of butterflies around here she said so this is how beautiful real butterflies are milon said I'm glad you think that she said I'd like to draw them the next time we come here milon replied yes let's come here again then they started walking hand in hand later Karina asked Duke fariel fariel are you really not going to come to the banquet He replied I'm

fine there's always a next time I want to reveal your art to the world as soon as possible Karina I must start working hard now so that everyone will know about you in the capital Karina said thank you so much Fiel she then draw a door and said this door will take you to a street without too many people in the capital Fiel opened the door and said then I'll be back I hope you have a lovely time at the banquet she replied all right take Care after he closed the door Karina said to herself

I don't feel anything even if I use a lot of my power I feel nothing when I was little I suffered from the side effects right after performing a miracle I feel like my Health's gotten worse after becoming used to the pain on top of that I never imagined she remembered are you aware of the taboos regarding making Miracles that trying to forget about my sadness was a taboo she then said should I paint A bit more I can't wait for the dinner banquet after a few moments while painting in her hand started trembling and

the brush she was holding with it fell she gets shocked thinking just now my hand she shakes her head and said it can't be after that she stands up and started walking she said to herself something was wrong with my hand I should go prepare for the banquet now I'm sure it'll be all right for now as she was going down the stairs she Started feeling nauseous her heart started throbbing she thought I'm feeling the pain more frequently would it get better if I draw more she observed my pain subsides when I perform a miracle

as if I'm being given painkillers in exchange for creating life she tried to stand up milon saw her in that condition he calls her Karina she flinched and said milon what brings you here he walks to her and asked are you having a seizure she replied well I He said no you don't have to tell me letun go he lifts her up and started walking Karina was breathing heavily in his arms after he puts her in bed Karina said I'm sorry I did all I could to endure it but he interrupted her you don't have

to be sorry it hurts me to see you hide your pain he stroked her head and said you can be honest in front of me Karina wondered how is he able to detect my suffering so easily when not even my family has noticed it these past 20 years she felt touched and tears wed up in her eyes seeing that milon asked Kina should I call for Dr Winston does it hurt that much she doesn't reply but trembled Milan hugged her and squeezed her close don't cry she said I'm fine milon complained you don't look fine

to me he patted her like I said earlier you don't have to hold it in when you're with me it's all right to let everything out after a while Karina said thank you milon he said it was nothing she thought I wonder if he would have been this kind if I wasn't sick if we got married as planned and lived an ordinary life as a couple she then said a lot of my pain went away she continued Ed ah come to think of it the banquet is coming up but your clothes his clothes got wet

due to her crying he replied it's fine I can just get changed and today's the eve of the banquet so why don't you get some rest as well she asked confused theve he explained it's a northern tradition you Meet before the day of the banquet and share a few drinks Karina thinks he's probably being considerate of Me by explaining these things even now I thought I was done imagining what things would have been like if I had been healthy he then stands up and said I'll freshen up and return so get some rest she replied

all right after he left Karina thought but still if I were healthy would he look at me with affection rather than pity one day it Seems I haven't been able to give up on my dreams if I still Harbor such selfish desires she then gets back to her bed don't get confused Karina milon's being nice to me because I'm sick when milon returned alone fun said welcome is Lady Karina milon replied she'll be resting today because she's unwell and make today the eve of the banquet and delay the event by one day Fawn gets shocked

pardon the eve of the banquet that's unheard of milon doesn't stop let Everyone drink as much as they want and tell them the banquet will happen tomorrow Fong tried to make sense wait your grace milon went ahead and closed the door Fong stands there in shock he then said to himself the Nobles will be unhappy with this what do I do F went and E played to the Nobles therefore his grace won't be coming today it's the eve barin kber asked what Fon bowed he said that he wants you to drink and enjoy yourselves today

and have the banquet Tomorrow Baron Slams on the table how could he suddenly say something like that when all of us are gathered here like this I remember him making a fuss because he wanted to end the banquet early last time by Countess Ariel chanden Baron kber added I was just thinking the same thing count leonhard remarked he's usually bored by such events it must mean that he's not desperate yet I suppose we'll be discussing the monster hunt tomorrow on The bright side we can drink to our hearts content today by count Ariel said I

suppose this could be good news for those who like to drink but isn't this the first time his grace is postponing a banquet I wonder what's keeping him so busy after some time milon visited Karina and asked how do you feel she replied I'm much better now I'm sorry for worrying you he said what a relief he then asked may I sit next to you for a moment he sat besides her on bed she Thought he was going to sit in the chair but instead milon said I will be taking all of the Heron from

the upcoming hunt Karina asked really he smiled yes I'm going to tell this to all the Nobles who came today as well so just hold on for a little longer Karina felt touched again her hands were fidgeting when she asked milon why are you so good to me I just wish you'd be healthy milon continued I'm not looking for anything in return I want to see you draw without a worry Next year and the year after that as well hearing that Karina thought not knowing if you're going to live another year is truly painful though

Karina knew the truth she wouldn't survive much longer his words warmed her she hesitated then asked softly um milon I have a favor to ask of you he replied a favor what is it she said I'd like to accompany you to the hunt he gets shocked what Karina bit her lip after milon returns from the hunt they would Only have one or two months to spend together she couldn't believe that was all the time she had left with the person she liked she pleaded I'm fine with being at the back I won't get in the

way he replied no it'll be too dangerous if you want to go outside we can go after I'm done hunting down the monsters I can't even guarantee that the hunt will be safe for the nights Karina lowered her gaze it's all right I just wanted to spend more time with you is That so milon stammered clearly taken AB back wait what did I just say Karina thought to herself she tried to explain um I mean I feel stuffy from being stuck inside all day and I don't want to be alone either I'm sure I'll be

able to help you somehow you don't have to offer your assistance milon said gently but since you say so I'll think about it Karina replied that would be wonderful Main's heart started racing it was beating so fast he felt like he was About to lose his mind he then stands up and said um why don't you go to bed early if you feel fine Karina said uh already can't you stay here a little longer Karina's voice trembled slightly Milan hesitated then said softly this is your fault I tried to hold back he leaned and kissed

her as they were having a passionate kiss Karina thought I feel so embarrassed but I can't believe we just kissed after they kiss she thinks in her mind has he come to Like me even a little bit or did he do that purely out of pity I like how milon squeezes my hand when I grab his and I like feeling his warmth when he brushes my hair have I been acting too casually with him till now her heart was racing Milan has feelings too if pity or affection for me has budded in his heart no

I can't let that happen she then said milon you're a kind person she said inwardly this isn't a lie but I can have him Harbor special feelings for me Because he'll be miserable if he falls for someone who's about to die he asked what are you suddenly saying she replied this is my first time being comforted like this but I feel a lot better thanks to you comfort milon repeated he thinks in his mind I acted impulsively it was my first time doing something like this she was just someone I had to look after but

before I knew it I was already in love with her I used to feel awkward tucking her hair back but it feels Natural now I've become used to having her by my side I was never kind and sensitive enough to comfort someone by kissing them that's why I thought you know how I felt about you he asked so it was an act of consolation for you you can call it that if it makes you more comfortable milon responded with a small smile but you should know that you're terrible at acting you look like an abandoned

puppy I think I'll go to bed now she stammered trying to escape the Conversation I'm a bit tired he patted her and said all right get some rest call for me whenever you feel unwell she replied yes thank you I'll see you tomorrow after he left Karina smiled thinking he left without getting angry at me if he had just gotten mad at me instead he caught on that I was lying but let it slide she then said aloud I like you she then thinks but he'll get hurt if I become greedy I'm afraid of hurting

him because we will never live The same lifetime she said I like you milon the next day milon seemed as calm as always but there was something slightly awkward in his demeanor Karina noticed that and was staring at him Karina he began she replied yes he said you can accompany me to the Monster Hunt if you'd like but promise me that you'll stay out of Harm's Way you have your Hera so you won't be needing a guard she sassed then should I make lots of potions and bring them just in case I'll Bring enough for

you and the troops to use do you think I'll let you do that milon interrupted firmly also I don't want you to sacrifice your life just to perform Miracles sacrifice my life her heart sank she wondered does he know about my condition milon said I heard everything from Fiel Karina thought I guess Fiel couldn't keep my secret milon continued I'm saying that you must be careful because your life as an artist may be cut short after hearing that Karina was surprised ah thankfully it seems like Fiel made up a good excuse she said inwardly sorry

for doubting you fial she then said right but I thought you'd be upset if any of your subordinates died I won't deny that came the reply Karina said exactly I want to help you saved me hearing that milion smiled and said I'd feel the same way if something happened to you Karina asked pardon milon said I'll be terribly upset if you die so you mustn't die Karina was Stunned she thought I've always wanted to hear those words but now that that I have I suddenly feel so sad and find it so hard to breathe milon

added softly you'll only be able to see spring if you don't die during the hunt spring Karina murmured she said in her mind I'll be leaving this place when spring comes but later milon told her I'll take you to the waterfall in the north when spring comes the waterfall Karina asked intrigued milon said it may be difficult To imagine since it's winter but it's quite beautiful Karina admitted I've never seen one in real life I'll be looking forward to it I hope we'll be able to go together milon smiled you'll be able to see summer

fall and a winter that's different from the one you've seen so far the north is vast and there are many things to see perhaps I'll end up staying here forever Karina said with a laugh she thought summer fall and the winter that will come again I won't be Able to enjoy any of them once the season ends Karina milon called she responded Yes he said what if complicate things if I said you don't have to go Karina froze after hearing that milon added you may stay here if you want I wouldn't say it would complicate

things Karina thinks I can't bring myself to say I have to leave because I feel apologetic about lying to him milon added I'm serious the north isn't as warm as the South and there aren't that Many delicious dishes here but I can show you various places for you to draw of course I'm not forcing you just think about it clenching her fist k said thank you I will she said to herself I guess I'll have to keep lying to milon till I die how can I alleviate this emotion I like you meanwhile in the capital

Fel brought all the paintings of Karina with the help of servants after examining he said it looks like we have everything now a servant asked your grace are these All he replied yes those are all the paintings that will be exhibited all you need to do is hang them up on the places that have been marked a servant observed and said though there aren't many paintings the exhibition Hall is quite fancy so it won't look empty at all another asked do you think it'd be all right to hang just three paintings in such a grand

room very ill explained the paintings aren't Majestic but they give a very strong impression rumors about Paintings made by a painter with art disease have spread all throughout the capital already the paintings make you feel as if you've centered yourself in the painting i' bet many people will come swarming to see if the rumors are true make sure no one resp responds to those rumors house Carlos doesn't know anything do you understand the servants replied yes your grace he then said when the exhibition is over these paintings will go out into the world as the

Painter intended anyway he said to himself it's time to tell the world about Karina the painter I'm going to make her the most famous and respected artist in the Empire when Karina's painting were displayed lot of people gathered to see them enrick was going in a carriage he looked at the crowd and asked why are there so many people it seems you haven't heard the rumors his attendant replied he asked what rumors attendant told everyone is talking about The exhibition held by house Carlos apparently even his majesty is interested in it en Frick asked even

the emperor what kind of exhibition has drawn such attention attendant replied they say it features masterpieces created by a painter with art disease the paintings are said to be so captivating that you'll feel as if you're inside the painting itself and said really the painter must be amazing let's take a look as well he began to Get off from Carriage slow down my friend you'll trip came the cautious reply the audience was intrigued Karina the painter who could they be there are many rumors some say they're just a child While others believe Karina is a

pseudonym used by an already famous painter but how's Carlos the family hosting the exhibition claims to know nothing and has kept silent meanwhile the exhibition was in full swing one by one the paintings were revealed this Painting has been sold to Viscount brand the auctioneer announced finally I won the bid this count Bren claimed with satisfaction as the next painting was brought forward murmurs spread through the crowd house Carlos revealed six more never-before seen paintings during the auction people speculated that Karina had earned an incredible sum of money so much that it was hard to

believe the painter remained Anonymous fio watched with with quiet Pride everything is Going smoothly everyone is responding very positively they're even excited about the incomplete drawings just as I expected he recalled karinaa standing beside him admitted keeping myself from adding the last stroke is harder than I thought Fiel smiled but Karina you mustn't finish the painting aha I'll try Karina replied with a soft laugh thank you Fiel the auction had drawn significant attention so many people came FAL amused I'm sure these carefully Selected 100 attendees will help spread the word throughout the capital then I'm

sure news of this will reach that place as well in count Leopold's estate a conversation unfolded father enrick began did you hear the strange rumors circulating in the capital these days strange rumors his father asked distractedly andrick said yes I think there was an article about them in the papers too I don't have time to pay attention to trivial rumors His father snapped look at the state of your mother right now even our family doctor is struggling to treat her enrick hesitated before responding then I think you should pay attention to the rumors even more

his father frowned enrick why in the world are you bringing this up father the rumors I mentioned are about an anonymous painter their name is unique very unique his father said stop beating around the bush what is it that you want to say he said the name of the Painter is Karina his father replied it could be someone with the same name Enick replied yes that's possible since their family name wasn't revealed just like Karina said in her letter his father Shrugged it off you're jumping to conclusions you don't think that painter is your sister

do you and Frick thinks for a moment and said don't you say the same thing when Duke Carlos told us that Karina had fallen ill he shakes his head saying father don't you realize that You'll never be able to meet Karina again if you keep acting like this he continued in her letter she said that she would become famous as Karina and not Karina Leopold she said that her painting would be remembered by all his father asked then is the painter sponsor house Carlos enrick replied father the painter sponsor his house Carlos but they've remained

silent and claim to know nothing his father remembered the words I reckon my name will spread from The far north to the central part of the Empire where you live father are you not going to do anything enrick demanded his father thought that painter is really Karina what must I do now later Karina gets ready for the banquet she said to herself it's finally the day of the northern banquet that I've been waiting for I hope I don't make any mistakes as she came milon smiled and extends his hand Karina said Thank you then milon

said now letun go in milon told you Don't have to be so nervous Banquets here in the north aren't as formal as the ones in the capital Karina replied is that so well this is my first time meeting the Nobles of the north milon said you don't have to feel overwhelmed it won't even be that fancy he stammered as he was shocked to see how well prepared everything was Baron kber greet 3D them ah there you are your grace looking at him milon said inwardly why is this bastard so dressed up this has Never happened

before Karina was also surprised milon controls himself and said Baron kber are you in an Especial good mood today you're even dressed very extravagantly he told that's right I just love the banquet Eve Festival I'm in a great mood because I can drink as much as I wish then VI Countess Ariel chimed in the banquet Eve Festival your grace who in the world made such a thing milon thought no one is helping he said but baroness Ariel you seem to be having A wonderful time despite your many complaints you look like you've drunk a little

too much in fact he then remembered uh did you do the favor I asked of you Ariel asked favor milon said I'm talking about creating an elite unit that can hunt down heris you haven't forgotten about it have you Ariel show her disapproval honestly how could you talk about work as soon as you see me seeing that Karina tugged Milan's arm he leaned towards her and asked what Is it she said um I'd like to say hello as well he asked to those fools she nodded saying pardon why yes milon asked but why am I

not enough I'll keep chatting with you if you're bored hearing their conversation kber lifts his hand saying it's a pleasure to meet you I'm Baron kber lovely Miss Karina greets him ah it's nice to meet you I'm Karina you can just call me by my name then Ariel also introduced herself you're very polite unlike somebody I'm VI Countess Marin Ariel you can just call me Marin looking at Karina she thought is this lady the treasure Duke pastelo has been hiding Karina said ah thank you it's lovely to meet you say you don't normally go to

banquet eeve festivals right you must have come because of me milon answered well it's just an event for people to have a few drinks I don't like alcohol very much hearing that kber whispered to Ariel wow how could he lie without batting an ey She responded leave him be we don't know how he'll take revenge if we blatantly laugh in his face milon then said anyway I was going to give a tour of the banquet hall but it seems like it's going to be a bit difficult it's too crowded Karina smiled ah it's fine then

kber bowed and said Karina his grace seems to be very busy so why don't you come with me I'll introduce you to the Nobles of the north milon began who said you could but Karina said oh my really She looked towards milon and asked um would it be all right if I stay with him while you work milon he smiled I'm not that busy why don't I introduce you to them she asked are you really not busy she gazed at him suspiciously then he admitted come to think of it there is something I must take

care of Karina smiled and said really milon points towards ker and said I think it'll take about 30 minutes so stay with this Baron here she replied all right I hope you Come back soon as milon was leaving he said to himself she didn't tell me to stay with her till the end where should I go after he left everyone rushed to Karina first of all kber asked that was amazing Karina you were treating him like he was a puppy Ariel quickly squeezed her arm and asked how did you ever manage to tame that man

I've never seen him look so nervous before Karina stammered I didn't tame him then count leonhart came and said it looks like Everyone's gathered here he said I heard Duke pelio's fiance was going to be here you must be her Karina replied Ah that's right I'm Karina he replied I'm count leonhart pleased to meet you she said actually I'm sure this will be announced soon but my engagement with milon will be called off kber said thoughtfully huh but there was an order to send all the Heron we might find during the upcoming Monster Hunt to

the duty of pastelo count leonhard added yes I thought that Order was given for that purpose because his grace has a fiance Karina replied well he is collecting them for me but what purpose are you referring to hearing that Ariel said ah you're not from the north right Karina she replied no I'm not she said to her I didn't say my family name so I shouldn't mention the region I'm from Ariel explained herand are rare so it's common for people in the north to gift the stones to those precious to them for example it Could

be a parent or a close comrade who fought with you in a battle so giving it to someone of the opposite sex usually means the recipient is your spouse or spouse to be do you understand hearing that Karina blushed and wasn't able to control her emotions she thought a spouse she shakes her head saying I it can't be we decided to call off our engagement and ah I heard there's a tradition of giving herin to a sick person that's right being strong is very Important in the north so it's conventional to give your spouse a

herin you got from a monster you defeated Karina thought to herself if that's what that act really means I'll have no choice but to hurt milon again she EXP explained I have an incurable disease and the doctor said herin might be effective in treating it so maybe that's why milon after hearing that Ariel said h i see she smiled and thinks how in the world did such a cute lady get involved With that Duke then Baron kemer chimed in it looks like even the ice cold Duke pastelo found the perfect match for himself now Karina

since you've met some of the Nobles why don't you take a seat later count leonhard said the north is quite different from other regions have you gotten a bit used to it now Karina replied ah yes the culture food and lifestyle are kind of different here but everyone was so kind that I was able to adjust quickly Ariel asked aren't other Regions too rigid compared to the north you're Force to feel like you have to be very formal there she replied I know what you mean everyone holds up their fans when they laugh but their

eyes aren't smiling hearing that kber complained I don't get why they cover their mouths Karina chuckled ahaa um yes people from other regions don't usually really enjoy themselves at events leonart added every region is unique in its own way but the alcohol in the Capital is pretty good kber asked is that the only thing you like about it looking at them Kina thought they seem like good people I don't remember the last time I wholeheartedly laughed like this in front of others as the conversation was going down Leon Hart looked towards Karina and called her

Karina she replied yes he said I don't mean to be rude but this is my first time seeing his grace make such a face even though I've known him for a long Time so I can say with certainty that he did not look like a man whose engagement would end soon Karina fell Panic ah well Leonard added it's obvious that his grace adores and cherishes you very much so I just wanted you to know that she nods her head and thinks if I hadn't been so sick I would have gladly accepted milon's feelings for me

and told him how I felt as well if only I could honestly say that I like him then I wouldn't have to lie like I'm doing Now and push him away then milon came and seeing that leonart looks at time and said speak of the devil he's right on time it's been exactly 30 minutes he called her Karina she looked towards him and said milon milon asked what's wrong did something happen you look she replied no it's nothing um I I'd like to get some fresh air he asked oh did you you have a few

drinks she replied no it just feels a little stuffy in here would you like to come with me he grabs her Hand and said yes I'll follow you to the Terrace then milon smirking looked towards them and said excuse us for a moment everyone nods after they get to Terrace milon asked did you have fun while I was gone she replied yes everyone was so kind and told me lots of interesting things he said your face was red earlier so I was worried but I'm glad to hear you had a wonderful time she said that

was because of you he asked surprised me she said you know Milon I think I'm a big coward he asked what are you suddenly saying she told everyone knew that you look at me in a special way after hearing that I felt a little apologetic milon asked for what she said I'll be leaving soon the banquet was delightful but I feel like I made you misunderstand he scoffed misunderstand hm is this what comes after me comforting you she told million I I don't want you to like me you're someone who's as warm As spring so

I hope your world always remains warm too I don't feel like I belong in that world you're free to do whatever you want unlike me he asked can't you just stay and enjoy that warm spring with me she replied I told you I'd leave when the time comes I'm not used to being loved just think of me as a Troublesome storm passing by Storms Never Last Forever if you could remember me like that as she was saying milon puts her hand on her cheek and said a Storm leaves many things behind sometimes do you know

how you look at me you're absolutely terrible at lying you have feelings for me too she was shocked I just he kissed her head saying I'm sure you must be very tired today it's cold so go in and rest let's continue our conversation tomorrow I'll make sure to send someone to you Karina's heart was racing after leaving her million was walking back his mind was in turmoil think of her as a storm passing by Nonsense I have absolutely no intention of considering Karina as someone who will be staying here temporarily I can't possibly let go

of her when I'm certain about my feelings for her then he went back to the banquet where Baron kber saw him coming and asked huh where's Karina he replied she seemed exhausted so I told her to leave early and get some rest anyway what did you talk about with her he pouts nothing much just that spring has come into your life milon Chokes him and said how insolent of you to say so seeing that count leonart chuckled she was a gentle and beautiful young lady and it looked like she was from a fairly high-ranking Noble

family milon replied that's right but she seems to have cut ties with her family due to some issues count added as he was pouring wine even I could tell that she was a young lady who had lived a very hard life though she was smiling her face seemed sad at times I heard she has an incurable disease is it because of that as milon was about to drink he said an incurable disease hm she even told you that count replied people who have many scars are bound to be scared to take a step forward so

I suggest you approach her slowly I only say this because it appears that you care for her greatly milon gets shocked since when were you this interested in other people's Affairs hearing that count chuckled ha then milon added if Karina has already told you this makes things easier I'm collecting herin to treat her disease she'll be able to get better if a proper cure is developed later but I'm uncertain whether that'll be possible since she keeps trying to leave count asked she only said it was an incurable disease what exactly is it milon said let's

just say it's an illness that makes you keep losing a part of yourself the longer you suffer from it count asked how so milon fell in Thoughts come to think of it what part of her body will she lose if her illness gets worse than it is now he remembered funk's word the progression of the disease depends on the person and the results also differ Dr Winston asked are you asking about lady Karina's prosis I can't say for certain right now Karina didn't explain it to me and I don't think Fiel or Dr Winston did

either he spoked I don't know what'll happen to her either I can't possibly imagine it But I suppose it'll be extremely painful that's why I want to cure her there's no clear cure for it but the patient gets better when they stop creating art only 1% of artists who can perform Miracles have it the symptoms very drastically from person to person so I can't explain them all in detail the rarest symptom of them all is losing one's life in exchange for a miracle he mumbled at the end I doubt it Dr Winston said that it

was very rare after hearing that Ariel Thoughtfully said an incurable disease hm do you know where you'll be able to find more information on it kber said hm wouldn't it be best to ask someone who suffered from the same disease I'm sure you could find at least one person who had it if you search for them milon repeated someone who suffered from the same disease he suddenly remembered something wait then perhaps he quickly stands up saying I just remembered I need to be somewhere right now I'll Excuse myself first as he starts wasle King Ariel

asked what you're going to leave now really she shouted but what about the meeting but milon does doesn't stop and left then kber said this is the most entertaining banquet ever count Leonard added haha indeed he's finally acting his age after some time Fel came back to the north from the door Fawn greets him welcome your grace did everything go well in the capital fio replied of course it went extremely well Where's milon found said something happened in the duy so he left the manor for a moment should I tell him that you came by

he replied no it's fine I was just going to say hello if he was here that's why I asked did Karina leave with him as well Fang told lady Karina is probably in the atellier I received a report from the maid that she went there after eating breakfast after hearing that fial said is that so then I'll just leave after seeing her then he walks Towards the atellier his mind was reflecting from the art exhibition to the auction everything went perfectly in the capital it all went so well that I was busy writing the same

reply to all the letters I kept receiving I'm sure she'll be happy when she hears this news she'll be more excited about the fact that she's becoming famous and her work is being well received by people than the fact that she made money from selling her art he imagined Karina Saying really I'm so glad to hear that he felt pleased thinking about that he then knocked the door and said Karina may I come in there was no response from inside he thinks for a moment then a thought struck him did she faint he felt chills

down his spine thinking about it and panicked he quickly burst opens the door and shouted Karina he saw Karina painting a portrait of Milan she was like someone was possessing her she was smiling menacingly saying I'm almost Done I'll be able to perform a but Fiel quickly grabs her hand to stop her he said Karina stop you mustn't do this Karina shouted let go I must complete it she was still in craze saying why no I must finish as she wasn't stopping Fiel shouted I told you this is taboo if you finish this you'll die

hearing that Karina snapped back for a moment then she smirked if I can finish this painting in exchange for my life it'll become a masterpiece so let go she tried To break free her hand then Fiel shouted do you want the fake version of him hearing that Karina stopped Fiel added bat fake will never be able to replace the real one it won't be the real milon then the paint brush she was holding fell to the ground and she felt a little calm she realized wait uh was I really trying to create milon why is

it because what I create becomes mine is it because I wanted a milon who looked only at me like my Hera did she trembled thinking About it and said I'm sorry Fiel he smiled no it's fine have you calmed down now he patted her thinking this is exactly what was written in the ancient texts no maybe her State isn't as bad artists who create go insane and in worst cases they don't hesitate to harm themselves to continue creating art but I'm glad that saying milon's name made her stop he said that fake will never be

able to replace the real one it won't be the real milon she squeezed her hand Saying at first I simply remembered a conversation I had with milon one day she recalled milon asking do you not draw people Karina replied people milon said yes I don't think I've ever seen you draw people as opposed to Scenery or animals she thinks for a moment um well milon added you don't really have to draw people but I'd like for you to draw your own portrait if possible they're called self-portraits right Karina said while thinking self-portraits but I want

To draw your portrait more milon was surprised and looked towards her mine Karina nods to him he smiled saying I'll be looking forward to seeing it then she explained the reason that's why I was going to draw a portrait that I wasn't going to complete I was planning on giving it to milon so I wasn't going to finish it because it would disappear if I did fio replied and yet it seems like things didn't quite go according to plan Karina told I felt like someone was Telling me to finish this painting The Voice in her

head was saying don't you want to have him for yourself then just finish this painting he'll be all yours imagine how happy you'll be he'll belong to you and you only just make him yours Fiel asked her did you try to stop Karina felt defeated and said yes but I'm not sure if I really wanted to stop but couldn't or if I found another excuse to continue hearing that fial thought she was about to finish it that Was close Karina continued it was a familiar sensation he asked confused familiar she explained yes there was a

time when I felt something like this I wasn't able to fight it off then he asked when did this happen she told when I was little Fel was shocked he asked Karina are you saying you've brought someone in your drawings to life before she averted her gaze and doesn't respond Fel grabs her and asks aggressively I asked you if you've ever created a Person using a miracle she replied feeling pressured I didn't know then Fel felt regret and thinks so this is why Karina doesn't have much time left even though she hasn't drawn that many

paintings up till now it was because she created a person creating a human is forbidden the reason for this is simple it's because this act challenges God and goes against the principles of this world Karina added that's why I said I was going to die I can't blame anyone For this I brought this tragedy upon myself when I didn't know anything Fiel apologized I raised my voice at you because I was surprised I'm sorry he asked could you tell me why you did that she nodded and began to explain I made my first person when

I was very young my mother scolded me harsh once she recalled the past her mother was saying Karina how could you let go of your sister's hand you're her older sister Karina replied I didn't let go Leah said She wanted to see the teddy bear her mother slapped her and shouted don't make excuses look at Leah's knee she could have gotten badly hurt on top of that she could have gone missing Karina cried I am sorry her mother added angrily you didn't let go of her hand because she was complaining just a little did you

though you're healthy Leah is she stopped as abilia tugged her dress then her father said we got off the carriage to take a closer look Around but we better get back on the carriage Karina requested no I couldn't focus and I'll let go but no one stopped for her she told that was the first time my mother hit me I felt so sad when I returned to the manor I felt guilty for being born healthy she was crying alone in her room and then started drawing then the voice in her head started echoing your parents

in this world don't love or care for you so if you want kind parents you must she told I heard a Voice speaking to me when I came to my senses I realized I had drawn my parents smiling kindly on a piece of paper Fiel asked her you wouldn't have known that was a taboo back then Karina said that's right I didn't know anything and I spoke to the gentle parents I created with a miracle for only 10 minutes but I fainted right after that when I woke up I found myself lying in bed very

Al asked in your bed she replied I believe the parents who came from my painting Tucked me in looking back I think that's when I slowly began to become sicker he said it's not your fault that you didn't know what this would do to you don't resent yourself Karina was feeling down she said of course I don't resent my younger self she thinks if I never had that experience I would have already fael added but you must never perform a miracle from now on Karina she replied I'll try then Fiel said I'm going to save

you no matter what I'm going to do Everything I can to do so so you must yearn to live as well Kina she replied I want to live I've never been this desperate hearing that Fel felt relieved that's all I need then someone knocks on the door it was milon he was saying Karina are you in there I'm going to go in he opened the door and saw Fiel kneeling in front of Karina milon asked what are you doing Fiel thought to himself seeing the situation this is going to be complicated milon walks to Them

and asks what are you doing Karina replied uh milon um well Fiel just returned so he was chatting with me for a moment milon asked but did he need to be holding your hands while doing that Fiel awkwardly stands up and said I was just excited to see her Karina stammered uh all right it's been so long milon stared at them like a wild beast for a moment then he snatches away Karina's hand from Fiel and hugged her saying I miss you Karina asked what seeing that Fiel chuckled and milon glares at him Karina smiled

but we saw each other this morning then Fel chimed in are you treating me like I'm invisible milon again glares at him he began Fel y but stopped seeing his portrait hauh that's he said so this is what I look like in your eyes Karina blushed at first then awkwardly said well I was going to give it to you as a gift milon said this is the first time Karina asked confused what he said I've never received a Portrait of myself as a present before so I'm glad and I'm even happier because you're the one

who drew it for me Karina asked really she thought to herself I'm glad I didn't complete it at least I'll be able to leave a trace of myself now Fiel who was also standing there thought they really treating me like I'm invisible he started walking and said I'm done here so I'll be going now milon called Fel Carlos he replied yes milon said I have something to say to you he Asked confused something to tell me milon asked do you have time Fel felt instinctively I have a bad feeling about this after that as they

talked milon slap Fiel he felt pain and said what in the world are you doing milon asked don't you have anything to say to me Fel was confused anything to say to you what do you milon cut him off you're more knowledgeable about art disease than I am fario began what are you suddenly but again got cut off by milon you already Know that Kina is dying Am I Wrong milon clenches his fist saying I trusted you that's why I asked you to help her Fel then asked it couldn't have been Dr Winston who told

you so who was it milon grabbed Fiel by his collar and shouted does it matter right now who told me how could you hide this from me when her life is in danger Fel responded let me correct you on one thing I was asked to do this favor milon asked a favor he replied someone asked me to keep this a Secret from you who do you think that was why don't you blame yourself for failing to win Karina's trust instead of blaming others hearing that milon wasn't able to control himself and raised his fist to

hit Fiel he shouted you bastard Fiel covered his face with his arms to avoid hit on the face but milon halted in the middle he stopped for a moment and then said with serious expression save her no matter what fio replied I have no intention of letting her die There I'm going to do my best even if you tell me not to he suddenly remembered the miracle of creation according to my research performing such Miracles will cost the artist their life milon asked you're not lying right the person replied as far as I know this

is true I'm not lying to you milon said she's going to die he quickly stands up and grits his teeth and said Fair Carlos then Fiel asked are you done I'll get going now milon said I think I need to Hit you one more time fio felt annoyed what you bastard then milon hit him again later Fong knocked the door and asked your grace are you in there milon responded come in Fong opened the door and went inside as he was entering he was saying I'm sorry more packages arrived than expected so I was late

milon asked there were fan gets shocked to see milon 's bruised face he asked good Heavens what happened to your face milon replied ah don't worry about it it Was just a small Skirmish and I hit him more than he hit Me Fon asked who would dare to exchange blows with you your Grace milon said he said he wasn't the kind of person who'd let others beat him up and then he made a Counterattack Fong stammered was it Duke Carlos milon said he doesn't even exercise but his punches were quite strong milon recalled the scene

Fiel punched milon in response and said you bastard I'm not the kind of person who just let someone beat me up Milon replied me either saying that the engaged in a fierce Skirmish after a while both were lying on the floor exhausted milon then said Fiel did you really not tell me anything because Karina asked you not to he replied there's no reason for me to lie about that now milon asked then why Fiel said she's staying at her fiance's home when she's not even close to him what if she told you the truth about

her disease and got kicked out milon questioned I Understand why you wouldn't have told me at first but you had plenty of opportunities to tell me later on fio replied I'm not sure about that that's your opinion I imagine she didn't want to feel abandoned even in the last moments of her life milon said do you think I'll let her be ha never mind then Fiel asked are you going to tell Karina milon responded I'm not sure I need to organize my thoughts first Fel said you're calmer than I thought but I guess That's no

surprise you must be careful about matters like these then Fiel looked at milon and grinned he thinks hph I'm sure you'll be able to realize soon why she didn't tell you the truth this is a matter that concerns them so I should leave and let them resolve it it wouldn't be fair for me to give him too many hints he then complained oh my face hurts so much this is a one-sided assault look at that face how frightening he stands up and started Walking I'll be going now milon said yes get lost back to present

found said you'll have bruises on your face tomorrow you must quickly get them treated milon told my face looks worse than it actually is so don't make a fuss I'm sure the bruises will fade soon more importantly did you receive the packages that arrived Fong responded Yes and i' put them in your study like you told me to milon stands up and said then I'll go there right away faon asked won't this Startle her ladyship milon replied Karina took her medicine and went to bed early she'll find out tomorrow then Fawn noticed and asked is

this lady Karina's painting milon said yes that's what I must look like in her eyes isn't it amazing Fong was in off seeing the portrait he said it's magnificent then milon left and Fong followed him as he was walking he was thinking as Fiel said I understand why Karina hid the fact that she was dying back then Karina was Merely a bothersome fiance to me that's why I promised to call off the engagement but the circumstances have changed that's why it truly pains me to find out about this now I know why Dr Winston and

Fiel didn't tell me it certainly wasn't because they looked down on me Karina you had been thinking about your death all this time I can't imagine how lonely you must have been as you endured those torturous moments alone he imagined Karina sitting in Front of the window he remembered her words this is my first time being comforted like this but I feel a lot better thanks to you milon thinks I Now understand why you made that expression back then as well he then ordered F don't let anyone in here until I call for you if

someone comes looking for me tell them I went to patrol the duy Fon complied yes your grace milon sits down and started analizing the documents he thought I must find out more about art Disease art disease is an extreme extremely rare illness which is why there is no cure for it it's probably because there hasn't been enough research on it he resolved it's too early to despair I'm sure I'll be able to find a solution from here a storm leaves many things behind this emotion may have been sympathy at first but I clearly know what

it is now I'm sure you are aware of this as well your expression told me everything but you Drew away because there's nothing more cruel than letting someone fall in love with a person who's about to die even so Karina I'm afraid of living in a world without you now after some days Karina was sitting outside thinking maybe it's because it'll soon be time for the Monster Hunt but milon and I have hardly talked or shared a proper meal together these days whenever I asked if he was busy he just smiled awkwardly then again milon

being busy is probably natural in Fact it was unusual for him to have spent so much time with me until now she then realized I don't think I've seen fial for several days she said aloud I wonder if his face has healed the last time I saw him his face was badly injured she recalled the scene Fel was covering himself with a robe Karina saw and gets shocked good Heavens what happened to your face he chuckled nothing really Karina asked concerned what do you mean it's nothing did you Get beaten up by someone your face

is completely swollen Fiel scratched his face thinking and doesn't respond Karina gets shocked realizing wait did milon but fio Shrugged it off saying we just had a small fight we didn't really get along when we were in the academy either Kina prayed I hope everything is all right the Hera who was lying on the ground walks to Karina Karina said Hera we're going to go to the forest soon do you know that she extends her hand and Rubs Hera Karina thinks I can't believe milon does everything I asked him to do I've gotten so used

to having him be a part of my life this might make it harder to say goodbye later suddenly diar Winston came and said there you are Karina looked towards him and asked Dr Winston oh is it time already I'm sorry he replied it's all right shall we go inside now it's not good to breathe too much cold air Karina replied all right after checking up on her doctor asked How have you been feeling these days she replied I still have seizures but I'm doing all right doctor sighed you don't need to lie then she said

honestly I'm not not fine I feel like it would be better to be dead but I can't tell anyone about this these days I feel sorry for those who became involved with me doctor comforted her you don't have to think that in front of me at least Karina said you know Dr Winston I feel like I'm doing something terribly wrong To milon right now I wonder if it'll be all right for me to leave after a pause she added Dr Winston I'm going to die my seizures become worse day by day and the pain is

getting stronger I feel like my end is Drawing Near doctor said lady Karina suddenly someone knocks the door a maid came in and told my lady his grace invited you to a dinner banquet may I help you get prepared Karina replied ah yes please come in she turned towards the doctor and said Dr Winston About what I said today he assured don't worry I won't tell anyone she replied thank you after she gets ready she walks to him thinking I feel a little embarrassed because I've been thinking about milon all day long Milan called for

her Karina she asked have you been waiting long milon he replied no I just arrived as well take a seat he sits in front of her and said I thought that dress would look great on you and as I expected you look absolutely beautiful She replied this dress is so pretty thank you she remembered H are you not busy anymore he replied I'm not we'll be leaving soon Karina looked towards the food and said said it feels like it's been so long since we had a meal together milon asked have you been lonely Karina blushed

what milon teased your expression tells me you were she replied feeling embarrassed not at all ah milon you're teasing me aren't you he replied no I'm not Karina then said Would it sound strange if I said it's amazing how you've always eaten with me even though you're such a busy person milon said I didn't find it bothersome to spend time with you he asked is that all you have to say Karina gets confused excuse me milon then stands up and walks to her saying Karina it's not easy to be honest so I'll be honest first

he puts his hand on her face and said I felt lonely because I wasn't able to see you Karina wasn't able to respond milon Asked is it strange to say that I have been lonely she replied no it's not I was just a bit surprised milon smiled and said should we eat first I have absolutely no intention of starving you because I'm glad to see you then Karina said with a low voice actually I've been a bit lonely as well as milon was sitting down he asked what she replied it's nothing should we eat now

while they were having dinner milon asked how is your body Karina replied cheerfully I'm fine milon said what a relief don't hesitate to tell me if you feel even a bit unwell she replied all right don't worry both pfm stares at each other then milon asked is the food to your taste she replied hm of course after a slight pause she added um but million he replied yes she asked did something happen by any chance milon replied yes something very sad happened he picked up the glass and began there was a flower I wanted so

I began taking care of it Recently but I heard it was dying Karina asked a flower he continued yes and when I went to see it I was told that it had withered and was going to disappear soon Karina said uh I didn't know that you liked flowers milon he continued it's a very precious flower one that I've never seen or heard of before Karina noticed looking at his eyes he looked sad for some reason then she stands up and walks to him as she approached him he called Karina she stands behind him and tried

To comfort him it's going to be all right I'm sure you'll be able to find that flower somewhere else milon added unfortunately I can't find it anywhere else and I don't know how long I need to wait to see it again Karina suggested can't you try to bring it back to life if it hasn't died yet or maybe a potion a potion that I make she asked do you think my potion will be effective I've never used it on a plant but milon asked her why don't you drink that potion Yourself won't your seizures get

better if it's like a Panacea she replied uh the potions that I make don't work on me milon said I see he wondered is the Heron my only hope Karina added anyway what do you say to using the potion on the flower next time milon said thank you for your idea he then pulls out a box from his robe and present it to Karina here this is a gift for you Karina asked a gift what is it milon said open it she opened it and said Milon this is he said they're bracelets and a necklace

made with Herrin I told them to compress the stones as much as possible so the jewelry wouldn't be so heavy it did take a while Karina squeezed the Box close and said thank you milon he replied you're welcome she then joyfully said I'm really really grateful may I try them on right now he replied of course looking at her he thought I had no idea she'd like them this much he offered Karina may I put That necklace around your neck he puts it on her and remarked it looks lovely on you she replied thank you

so much she thinks in her mind I'm so happy because milon gave these to me she turned her head towards her and milon leaned towards her saying Karina please don't pull back she said excuse me he continued and don't die later Karina prepared her luggage for the hunt she said to herself this should be enough they said they'd bring my clothes later She was happy thinking I'm finally leaving for the forest tomorrow the maids offered to help me pack but I couldn't possibly let them do that after I've been such an inconvenience all this time

besides milon got me everything I needed she thinks about him milon he didn't hide the fact that he liked me whenever I saw his face filled with such affection I couldn't bring myself to tell him not to like me any more than he does now the fact that I feel both Apologetic and happy because we feel the same way about each other my feelings for him have grown immeasurably she remembered the kiss stop thinking about it she shook her head to clear her thoughts she was standing standing at the window when someone called Hey lift

your head a soldier was saying Hera it's our job to keep track of how many you're eating they were watching her closely it's hard for us to count if your head is covering them the other Soldier said That's why you should have counted how many there were before it rushed forward to eat them I ran late today he muttered Karina smiled looks like our Hera is doing great come to think of it that heris seemed to be able to communicate with other heris I had tried to find out more but I forgot about it I'd

better head down when the Herta is done eating she turned and suddenly she felt dizzy she felt a sharp pain and dropped to the ground she thought I hate being in pain No matter how many times this happens I can't get used to it but I know it'll continue the disease will spread throughout my body until I die as time passes every part of my body will ache eventually I'm sure I'll throw a violent fit in pain even if I don't want to if I end up raising my brush to get rid of the pain

and save myself I'm going to be tears started falling from her face then a m knocks on the door and comes in excuse me my lady the maid saw her on The ground and rushed towards her calling for her Karina tried to steady herself but couldn't as she was loosing Consciousness she thought I must tell her I'm fine if milon comes back he'll worry about me she passed out later when she opened her eyes she was in bed she was blinking her eyes thinking I need to get up but warmth surrounded her as she she

struggled she turned to the other side and saw milon he said good morning Karina seeing him she thought I Remembered the seizure yesterday and the maid who found me had an entire day passed already you sweated a lot at dawn are you thirsty milon asked brushing her hair aside a little she replied but why did you sleep in my room drink some water first he interrupted he poured out a glass and offered it to Karina she took a sip and began milon I painted again yesterday so I'm not sure how this may sound but it's

fine he cut in with a smile she asked excuse me he added You're going to say you want to go to the forest with me aren't you she wasn't able to respond seeing that milon laughed you're terrible at hiding your thoughts don't worry I won't try to stop you it's only 9:00 I'm leaving first as part of the advance party and you can join me in the afternoon with Dr Winston Fel and the second group thank you milon she said softly he smiled I need to check the location of our camp and Patrol the vicinity

I'll come to welcome You before you arrive he kissed her then Karina said milon you're kissing me so often these days she stammered flustered he chuckled you may run out of energy and faint on your way there Karina asked but it's not like my kiss is food what does this have to do with energy I'll see you at dinner he added heading out yes I'll see you then she replied feeling a flutter of Joy he he patted her before leaving after he left Karina thought is it all right for me to feel This happy just

what kind of relationship is this are we merely an Engaged pair or are we lovers he confessed his feelings for me but I haven't given him an answer yet and yet we kiss each other she then resolved ah I'd better finish packing my things she said to herself I want to hold on to this happiness just a little bit longer as they were prepared to leave some soldiers were organizing things oh that's been already sent with the Advanced party another asked do we have enough blankets we need extra weapons on this wagon as well Karina

and Fel were also standing there Goran came and greeted hello my lady Karina replied ah Captain Gordon I thought you already left with the advanced party he said his grace ordered me to stay I'm planning on going with the second party and joining the advanced party later she replied ah I see Gordon added anyway I prepared your carriage Fiel suggested it'll be More comfortable for you to ride a carriage than a horse Goran asked or would you like to ride your Hera Fiel looked at Hera and said ooh they must have put that bow around

it to differentiate it from other heras then Karina called out Herta Hera rushed to Karina and bowed in front of her seeing that Karina said I love your cute bow are you telling me to ride you Karina sits on its hand Gordon said it could be dangerous so be careful she replied I Will her to puts Karina on its shoulder then Gordon said don't go too quickly and don't get into a fight with her ladyship on your back Hera stared at him and then averted at gaze he then added anyway we'll be leaving soon so

please wait a moment Fiel also started walking saying I'll be going with the party over there see you later then Karina said CTA you popped out of my painting yes it growled she added I'm happy that you're still alive but I'm curious about how You managed to do so it spoke I I ate it instead of your life Karina asked what you ate what it said I ate the core Karina replied core uh are you talking about the Heron by any chance hearing that she thought it ate that instead of my life why then a

soldier announced we'll be leaving now Karina replied ah yes meanwhile milon was fighting with monsters as he sliced another one a soldier said Your Grace I don't think there are any monsters around here Anymore milon asked is this the last one check if there's a heron and take it away the soldier complied yes your grace Soldier examined and said we weren't able to find any herens in the monsters including the one now milon ordered then drag the carcasses over there so they stay out of sight and wipe all of the blood soldiers were shocked one

of them asked pardon how are we supposed to wipe all of this Blood milon said what if people in the second party see this and Become startled the soldier replied but we see monster carcasses all the time so I doubt he got interrupted by another soldier who whispered shut up and just do it you fool he whispered back but why other said hurry and fetch some water then he turned to milon and said I'm sorry rohan's not a bad person but as you can see he's slow to catch on milon said just hurry up and

clean this mess then the soldier asked will her ladyship be coming with the second party Milon said yes the soldier replied then it looks like we must try to erase this stench as well seeing all the marks milon thought I don't think Karina would mind very much but I just don't want her to see this sympathy remorse love it's hard to describe how I feel when I think of her I have no idea what was going through her head when she smiled at me all this time I wonder how many times I hurt her out

of ignorance but she didn't show that she was upset even once he Said aloud you make me feel like an idiot you don't want anything you have no desires you never ask for things and you do not share your thoughts with me so I suppose you won't reveal your feelings till the very end but I have no intention of waiting till it's too late to find out I won't let you leave me go off to a quiet place and die that's why I must find herens they could be the only way to save you he

then instructed we'll call it a day when the second Party arrives then we'll go hunt for Monsters at dawn tomorrow the soldiers complied yes your grace as milon was walking a soldier asked where are you going he replied I'm going to go get some fresh air the soldier thinks but we're in a forest aha he's going to go welcome her ladyship as milon was walking he thinks I imagine she's almost here meanwhile Karina was riding Hera it growled so Karina asked what's wrong Herta are we going too slowly it growled Again Karina said hm unfortunately

I don't think we can ask the soldiers to speed up there are too many people to do that she then called out Captain Gordon he replied yes Karina said uh it seems like my Hera wants to speed up so I was wondering if we could go ahead he asked are you saying that you want to go faster Karina said I'm with Herda so I'm sure I'll be fine on top of that the advanced party has already passed through here Goran asked do you think That it'll start rampaging if we don't let it go faster Karina

replied I don't think it will if I tell it not to Gordon said I guess I have no choice as you said I don't think it'll be very dangerous but don't stop and join the advaned party right away just in case Karina agreed all right letun go Hera Hera then sniffed and started sprinting holding Karina she thought it's so fast I can see why it seemed frustrated with going slowly there's nothing blocking Its way and there's so much open space here it's so refreshing she smiled thinking this is the first time I've ever felt so

so free she asked Hera do you feel better now you've slowed down so it seems like you do Hera rushed towards something then slowed Karina said you went so quickly that I'm sure we'll meet the advanced party soon suddenly she noticed huh there can't be a person in a forest like this but if there is then she saw milon and called Out milon he gets surprised Karina then Karina said curta stop for a moment and let me down milon walks to her and said Karina I told you to travel safely but it looks like you

couldn't help it she replied my Hera wanted to run so and I was all right with it since I had lots of fun she added I wonder if this is what it feels like to ride a horse I want to try it out one day then milon undress his robe and puts it on Karina saying the winter wind is quite cold she Blushed and said I'm really fine I didn't feel cold when I was traveling here with Herta milon said I'll teach you how to ride a horse later if you'd like Karina jumped with Joy

really he said yes the Herta slept near them and started doing off Karina said I'd love that but I'm kind of surprised because I thought you'd say no milon asked hm is that how much you wanted to ride horses she told it was on my bucket list milon asked bucket list she said ah it was Very popular in the capital before I left milon replied is that so I've never heard of it before Karina hesitated at first then added um people eventually die milon felt shocked what is she saying Karina added but you never know

when that will happen so commoners made lists of things they wanted to do before they died it was a popular Trend simply put a bucket list is a list of things you want to do milon asked what else is on it she replied pardon milon said your Bucket list what else would you like to try other than riding a horse on your own she tells in her mind my bucket list was filled with things like this prove myself to my family show the world my paintings paint lots of sceneries till I die and go on

a trip with milon order all of the cakes I want to try and take only a bite from each one I want to raise a dog marry milon have a child with him and shower it with the love that I didn't receive there are so many Things I want to do but above all I want to tell milon that I like him she shakes her head saying there's nothing much on it Melina asked what do you mean it's all right so tell me Karina replied it's all for fun anyway I'm going to do them all

one day anyway so it's fine milon mumbled you're fine with everything Karina asked pardon what did you say he garbs her hand and said never mind letun go now Karina said ah I can walk milon said your hands are cold I should have Brought gloves TSK I wasn't able to think of that Karina said your hands are so warm milon he replied no yours are just cold then Karina remembered come to think of it it's my first time coming to this Forest it's so fragrant here so this is what it feels like to be surrounded

by the smell of grass and soil she think in her mind I suddenly feel compelled to paint after realizing this milon smiled your art supplies will arrive with the second Party be patient even if you get the urge to paint Karina gets confused excuse me how milon said I told you that can tell what you're thinking just by looking at your face she felt touched and began what of the things on my bucket list is seeing you become happy milon he asked seeing me become happy she said yes I want to see you get married

and have children he cut her off with who are you in that picture she averted his gaze oh me milon grabs her Hand and said Karina you keep figing ignorance so I want to make it clear to you I have no intention of loving or marrying anyone else I've fallen for you he thought to himself I feel frustrated and upset but Karina you don't seem to feel the same way you said earlier that you would do all those things from your bucket list one day you know that your time is limited so how could you

make that face as if everything is all right just how in the world am I supposed to Support someone who can smile when she's this close to death I feel so helpless all I can do right now is he said I've fallen for you I like you Karina not anyone one else she was stunned for a moment then she replied what you're feeling is probably pity of course I won't deny that I was also interested in you but that was simply because I felt grateful and you're confusing pity with love on top of that I

told you that I would leave she looked up at his face Full of Despair and thinks as soon as I saw milon's face I realized how selfish and foolish I had been dealing with my pain alone so I tried to distance myself from him milon quickly hugged her and said Karina I want you to live I want you to live and stay by my side she pushed him and was in shock this can't be you you knew how milon said I asked the owner of the art supply store what he knew about art disease back

then and I found out that art disease destroys The part of the body that's in pain you felt pain in your heart and it seemed like that pain had spread all throughout your body sometimes Karina felt regret milon said you knew all of this before you came to the North she replied no to me yes she thought then my efforts to hide the truth all this time were in vain she started backing away suddenly she started Breathing heavily saying I'm sorry I was planning on leaving when the time came she staggers milon rushed to Her

shouting Karina Karina was saying don't ah don't come near me milon said damn it Karina he hugged her and started patting her he said it's all right Karina it's it's fine she began I'm sorry I he shushed her sh you don't have to hold back your tears cry all you want tears wed up in her eyes why he said I've always wanted to tell you that you don't have to pretend like everything is fine cry if you want to say that it hurts when you're in pain it's all right To shout she asked why are

you so good to me I have nothing and I can't give anything to you I don't even have much time left to live milon said you don't don't have to do anything for me none of that matters anymore Karina said I'm not lying milon added just stay by my side no just let me stay by your side even if you leave me I'll chase after you you don't have to be all right all the time saying that you're fine doesn't mean that you're strong saying you're all Right doesn't make me worry any less so don't

say you're fine if you're not fine tears were falling from her face she cried actually I don't want to die I've never been on right he squeezed her I see she trembled saying hng I want to live but won't you be happy in the time you have left didn't you make memories that were worth treasuring before your death I consoled myself all this time with such thoughts she said milion there's something that I've always Wanted to tell you he asked what is it she confessed I like you hearing that he was stunned Karina added while

crying I'm sorry for liking you after some days a servant from Bank greeted welcome Lord leapold count replied while walking yes long time no see the servant asked what brings you here today my Lord count looked around and said I heard that the painting of a renowned painter was being displayed at this bank after it was purchased at a famous auction About a month ago servant recognized ah you must be talking about Karina's painting yes you're right it's on display in the innermost part of the bank but count asked but the servant said it's a

very famous painting see many people come to see it even though we've doubled the security the count said how popular could it be he was shocked to see that many people wait what is this he saw crows gathered in line to see the painting he was in Disbelief seeing that enrick said it looks like that rumor was true I heard people say that it was difficult for both commoners and Nobles to see the painting if they didn't get in line the servant apologized I'm really sorry but please stand in line over here then the count

showed his annoyance to wait in line the count said while waiting in line enrick I don't believe Karina is that famous painter enrick replied this painter's Works became famous after Duke Carlos began managing them and it's well known that Duke Carlos and Duke pastelo are close friends don't you believe there could be a connection the count said but Karina never learned how to draw properly to begin with so she couldn't possibly have painted something so famous this is a waste of time I feel like a fool standing here here enrick let's go back enrick asked

father are you going to repeat the same mistake again count asked what enrick said with A Serio's face your apathy pushed Karina to the Limit our family was to blame for making her cut ties with us because everyone thought she was all right he thought to himself but do I have the right to say this I felt terribly regretful when I heard that Karina had run away from home I found myself wishing that she had told us something other than I'm all right I thought everything would be fine because we were family I believed she

wouldn't leave us No matter how hurt she was precisely because we were family and that even if she did she'd return someday I thought she was simply becoming more mature but she was actually closing her heart off he remembered did you know there's a world out there where the main character isn't abilia Feldon or enrick there's a world where I'm the protagonist he wondered did Karina see us as the main characters then Karina what did you consider yourself to be looking back I Don't recall buying her a proper present even though I'm her brother my

family probably brought this upon ourselves his father asked what in the world are you saying enrick said I'm saying that everything Karina wrote in her letter is true you mother and I have indeed been much too indifferent to her his father questioned I'd like to ask how I was so indifferent to her I would have readily talked to her about this if she wanted me to and I provided her with more than Enough food clothes shelter and pocket ET money she could ask for enrick asked do you really think so I know very well that

you thought she was bothersome when she behaved childishly for even a moment since she usually hardly caused any trouble his father began that's because but enri cut him off father I'm not trying to blame you I'm no different from you or mother I'm just saying that we should admit what we did we were wrong to treat her that way his father Said enrick how could you suddenly the servant at the door called out next enrick started walking while saying there are people standing in line behind us so let's go inside for now I'm sure we'll

find out if Karina truly is the one who drew this painting upon seeing it after seeing the painting count said this is I feel like I've seen similar sketches and layouts in Karina's room is my daughter really the famous painter enrick was shocked to see the painting He said father but count replied yes you don't have to say a word it's clear that Karina painted this enrick interrupted no more importantly look at that Hill count recognized Hill ah that looks exactly like the hill behind our Manor and it looks similar to something she drew a

while ago enrick pointed do you see that under the tree count turned saying under the tree I can't see very well let's hurry back I must find out more about who hosted the auction enrick Said it's us hearing that count stopped enrick said the people under that tree are our family count replied I see I I'm glad that she hasn't forgotten our home anyway we must meet with her in person and talk to her enrick asked do you know what that means father count grumbled enrick what are you trying to say speak plainly I'm getting

old so it's becoming harder for me to understand your intentions if you speak in a roundabout manner enrick said the painting means Karina was home alone while we were enjoying ourselves under that tree this drawing holds Karina's loneliness it contains the emotion she must have felt when she watched us from her room count said well she wasn't good at socializing so she was alone often andrick said I felt like I was alone in this world the moment I saw this painting hearing that count doesn't respond he thought to himself yes I don't want to admit

it but for some reason my heart hurts when I Look at that painting even though it depicts a warm and Happy Spring day it's also stirring up strange emotions within me the count spoke shrugging it off what kind of answer do you want from me I thought think she did a fantastic job of painting that I had no idea she was so talented I'm very happy that all of my children are very but enri cut him off father why do you keep trying to deny it did you really not feel anything after seeing this painting

is anger all you Felt after reading Karina's letter the count said I felt apologetic that I didn't realize anything till this happened that's why I'm trying to meet Karina and have a conversation with her but I'm not so sure about the painting I've changed I'm not as emotional as I used to be hearing that enrick thought I know it's not easy to change someone who has lived all his life like this no there must still be some hope he's denying it but I'm sure father felt something when he saw the painting then enrick said we

must meet Karina as soon as possible and bring her back count agreed yes all right he thinks I must send a letter to the north and tell Duke pastelo that I'm going to bring Karina back at the camp milon returned holding Karina a soldier saw and said you Grace you're here milon asked are you done setting up the tents the soldier said I was told we were almost done but a nod interrupted him Set up a bed in a tent at the center the solders showed the way milon puts Karina on the bed he remembered

her word I'm sorry for liking you then the soldier came and said Your Grace I brought a glass of water and a cold wet towel milon said leave them here and go the solier complied yes your grace as milon started to leave the soldier asked yo Grace where are you going he replied I'll be right back the air was cold as milon stepped outside he started smoking The smoke from his cigarette curled in the air if possible I didn't want to smoke at all but if I don't do this I know I won't be able

to remain calm memories of Karina flooded his mind I could only console Karina when she cried uncontrollably I felt so pathetic because he slammed his fist against the tree damn it I wonder what she was thinking why did she nonchalantly think of all the things she wanted to do before dying After grabbing my hand he wondered what should I tell her he dropped the cigar to the ground the weight of his thoughts crushing him should I tell her that she doesn't have to apologize for liking me no no it won't matter what I tell her

but I can't keep avoiding this after that he went to second party seeing him coming Captain Gordon said Your Grace milon called out Captain Gordon Gordon looked around and asked we're all here now but where's her ladyship milon said Ah she arrived a while ago she's resting for a moment right now Gordon noticed how the others deferred to Karina Hera listens to Lady Karina more than I thought he asked did the advanced party find anything milon replied I think we should go deeper into the forest Gordon said I see then I'll go and finish unloading

everything milon started walking and said all right he went inside the Karina's tent thinking I wonder if she's still sleeping when Milon entered the tent Karina greeted Him Softly I was worried you wouldn't come what made you think I would just leave you here he asked he sat besides her she hesitated I feel like I acted rather childishly in front of you I was afraid I had annoyed you by crying too much not at all he said after that a silence swept the room after a few moments Karina began um milon he replied yes she

continued you can forget about what happened earlier if it makes you Uncomfortable I shouldn't have said that I know I cried so much but I'm actually all right really after a slight pause she added so you don't have to make that expression what kind of expression was I making he asked his brow furrowing she puts her hand on his face saying it was one that didn't suit you then milon said I don't know what expression you're talking about but if I made such a face it must have been because that how I felt about you

don't she whispered she Retracted her hand but milon grabbed it and hold it close saying you took the words out of my mouth it's fine to act like a child in front of me Karina replied I've already done that plenty of times because of your kindness milon said that's not enough at all he sits in front of her on the ground so Karina gets surprised he leaned closer and bowed saying show me how you feel and don't hold back don't push me away let me stay by your side Karina gets down From bed and sits

in front of him Karina's eyes widened milon his mind was in turmoil I thought of coming up with a ploy to coax you or even threatening you to change your mind about wanting to live you keep trying to push me away don't die Karina he pleaded his voice breaking tell me that you want to live Karina please she stared at him she was about to cry why are you looking at me with such a desperate face milon said I love you hearing that Karina hugged him After some days Karina was reading a book thinking I

wasn't able to tell milon that I wanted to live when he begged me to and confessed to me two weeks ago I'm more desperate to live than anyone but I know I can't say that so rashly you don't have to answer he had said just become my lover and give me the right to stay by your side until the end she thought for the first time in my life that day I desired something I couldn't have milon added if you are Ever given a chance for Hope please please promise me you'll do your best to

yearn for life I promise she replied she thought it was the best answer I could give him as she closed the book milon came and asked Karina did you eat she replied uh milon no not yet I waited because I wanted to eat with you two weeks have passed since we became lovers and it's been a week since the hunt began milon has been gone often and in his absence I've spent my time drawing And chatting with Fel my days might seem tedious to some but they are very precious to me thank goodness I ordered

the servants to bring some food he said she teased what would you have done if I had already eaten he replied grinning then I would have eaten two servings she laughed what are you saying she added good job today as well did you get hurt at all milon replied no I promise you I wouldn't let myself get injured really she asked her concern evident he assured Her yes I'm really fine then he leaned leaned down and said but more importantly he was about to kiss her when the servants arrived with meal Your Grace we brought

you your meal excuse me servant were surprised to see them both of them felt embarrassed milon's tone turned sharp damn it leave it there and get out right away they scurried off after a few moments they sat down to eat milon was thinking those fools I didn't like how they smiled at us as they left Then Karina began um milon he replied yes she asked will Fong be coming in here again no not unless I call for him he replied she asked then why aren't you doing it what are you talking about he said confused

she said with a low voice I'm talking about continuing where we left off milon froze his face a mix of shock and disbelief am I hearing things or am I dreaming no um you don't have to do it if you don't want to she said quickly let's eat milon leaned closer And kissed her after a pause Milam called Karina she replied yes he said I love you she smiled after hearing that he added should we do this again after we eat don't make such jokes she stammered her face was heating up we're going to move

the camp deeper into the forest tomorrow milon said changing the subject so we need to eat a lot she asked really he replied yes I found a good spot and though it's a bit far away you can even see the snowcap Mountain Mountains from there her eyes lit up at the thought she said I bet they'll be magnificent you want to paint the mountains don't you he asked smiling was it that obvious she replied milon's voice grew serious did you have any seizures today don't think about lying you promised that you'd be honest with me

she nodded I had three seizures but they didn't hurt very much strangely enough I think the seizures have become less painful after coming to this Forest Do you think it's because of the heron milon wondered he said hopefully it' be great if that's effective come to think of it Fiel told me to bring him the carcass of a monster that had a her in DS Karina asked Fiel did milon replied yes he said there was something he wanted to check but the problem is how to find one then she asked ah and has my Hera

been behaving he thought the Hera that accompanied us due to your request was more obedient than we thought I mean It went wild when we hunted monsters but it's getting along with the other soldiers but milon hesitated she asked but he told that Rascal eats herin it's a bit of a waste but we're feeding it herens because it won't eat the food we give it and we don't need herens that have already been researched she asked suddenly um is a heron like a monster's core a monster's core milon echoed she replied yes Hera once told

me that it ate a monster's core instead of my life Milon thought a monster's core I feel like I've heard heard that phrase before he said wait I'm sure I have those words were used a very long time ago in these lands before they became part of the Empire Karina gets surprised was it that long ago how did the her I made know that milon said art that manifest a miracle takes your life force in exchange but a heron was consumed in its place she confirmed um according to what my her is said yes then

can a heron be a Substitute for the cost of performing a miracle milon asked his tone heavy with curiosity the creatures I created were intelligent but not in the same way we think of intelligence they obeyed my orders and did favors for me but didn't do anything on their own beyond that however the Hera I made this time was different I don't know much about my first Hera but maybe it's because I created the second one while in a state of insanity it was an intelligent being One that acted on its own desires Karina said

I wonder what's different about this Hera I know so little about herens replied I'm not sure either way I'll need to tell Fiel she said I hope this information will be helpful somehow he said every small hint counts right now you don't have to worry about that so stop frowning yes thank you came the reply milon added now finish eating you've eaten only a little bit he offered another plate here she smiled Seeing that later at the hunt milon slayed lots of monster he was in a trance while wiping off the blood he said next

soldiers besides him were shocked to see him this fierce in hunting one of them muttered how many days has it been another replied his grace said Duke Carlos would join us to collect more herens a while ago at the meeting with Fiel when he was told the new information about Karina's Hera and the herens he seemed surprised Fiel said Thoughtfully using a heron as a substitute for performing a miracle that's something worth researching more importantly were you really able to converse with your Hera are are you sure it wasn't just your imagination Karina replied yes

it spoke slowly but we were able to have a proper conversation milon added do you think this could be a hint as well Fiel said I'd better look further into it so bring me the whole carcasses of monsters with herin in them I want as many as possible back to present a soldier shouted how are we supposed to move all of these carcasses another popped to the ground trembling and said I'm slowly reaching my limit he grained I'm so tired Captain Save Us someone cried seeing that Captain Gordon gets concerned he thinks everyone is clearly

exhausted I felt like someone might end up dying at this rate his grace seemed drained as well after observing the situation he went to milon And said Your Grace I think we should return to our base now milon turned towards him and asked why Gordon reported the knights are tired at this rate someone may end up dying milon turned and replied then let's take a break then Gordon added B Karina is probably waiting for you to return it's been 3 days already hearing that milon puts his sword in sheath and said that's true let's gather

however many carcasses we can and go Back he added at first Karina I mean the knights must rest after hearing that all the knights were in disbelief liar but these carcasses are going to be too heavy even if we chop them up one of the knights groaned I've never hated a monster hunt this much before for another muttered I should have signed up to stand guard at a checkpoint then milon called what's taking you so long hurry up they complied yes your grace after walking for a while milon said Come to think of it is

there a lake nearby Goron replied a lake yes but is there a problem milon stared at his blood drenched gloves and said with a low voice she probably won't like seeing all this Blood right excuse me Gordon asked confused milon tossed his Lo at Goran and said take everyone and go I'll catch up after washing the blood off saying that milon rushed towards the way of the lake Captain a soldier wailed we're about to die please save us W Goran shouted shaking them off get lost stop clinging to me with those bloody limbs at the

lake milon cleaned himself thinking has it been 3 days already will Karina really be waiting for me I can't wait to see her after slicing up the carcasses and examining them faal realized is this how a demonic monster with a heron is born suddenly his gaze fell on his reflection he was shocked to see his haggard appearance what's wrong with my face wait what day is it a few Hours ago Gordon called out where should I put the monster corpses fio replied you really brought a bunch of them line them up at the back of

the tent I'll take a look after a short break he looked at the pile and said there were so many monsters I needed to examine I'd better rest a bit then he went outside as he steps outside the tent he bumped into milon what in the world he muttered milon asked where are you going fio replied huh when did you get here I need To rest as well wait did you already wash up he observed milon was looking clean milon averted his gaze saying well Fiel teased it looks like you're finally becoming a proper human

being if you're being considerate of Karina he added let me tell you some good news I figured out what herand can be used for really milon asked fio began yes we may be able to save Karina but the probability is very low and I'm not sure if Karina really wants that above all there are some very Particular conditions we need to fulfill if my hypothesis is correct milon repeated particular conditions fio replied yes but I'll tell you when I'm sure of it milon said don't deceive me in any way this time Fiel started walking saying

you'll bash my face in it if I fool you again so of course not as Fiel walked away milon thought I'm sure it's good news but the fact that he didn't look pleased was unnerving he rejected those thought no I'm sure this Is great news as well I'm certain there's a way to boost the probability of treating her I suppose I should keep this as a secret until it becomes certain it looks like there's hope he then said aloud then shall I go meet Karina he tells in his mind it had already been 2 months

since the hunt began I'd collected so many herand that not even one tent could hold them all but it was getting harder to find monsters no matter how much we searched The forest everything seemed to be going smoothly until the herd of the leader Hera became a big problem the herd would come to our base and suddenly attack us becoming more vicious with each passing day at the same time Karina's condition worsened her excruciating pain and overwhelming desire for art began to consume her even with a herin placed by her side she started throwing fits

and even hurting herself when prevented from painting I think she's finally calmed Down someone said I'm worried because she's getting worse by the day milon spoke I'll be done with the hunt soon all that's left is the leader her his herd we've managed to wipe out half of them thanks to Karina's Hera we're planning on withdrawing in a few days Fong suggested I don't think we should stay in this Forest any longer milon replied I agree tell feral we'll leave the woods within 2 or 3 days we must move Karina to a more comfortable place

He complied yes your grace after they left milon sits at her bed and brushes Karina's hair he called Karina she opened her eyes and said milon milon asked oh did I wake you up she Rises up from her place and said no milon provided her with a glass of water she grabbed the glass and said I'm sorry I had a seizure again didn't I he replied it's fine no one here blames you for being ill milon Karina looked at him closely he kissed her on cheek and Smiled you looked like you were low on energy

I feel like this isn't my body sometimes she admitted it's quite funny I'm addicted to painting instead of drugs he said Karina she replied yes he asked would you like to go out for some fresh air she was surprised right now he said yes right now Karina nods so milon puts a blanket around her saying you mustn't catch a cold so let's bring your blanket along he lifts her up with the blanket so Karina stammered I can walk Please put me down he smiled no this is something only I'm allowed to do since I'm your

lover after getting outside in snow she inhaled deeply she said be a outside is so refreshing milon said it's been so long since I've seen that seen what she asked he said you smiling you've been particularly down the past 2 weeks she told uh I hated the fact that I wasn't myself I realized I was hurting Fel when I suddenly came to my senses one day and I found myself scratching You on another day and then I discovered that I was hurting my own body on yet another day milon said it was beyond your control

she explained but I feel like I'm slowly going insane if I were like this back at Leopold Manor my limbs would probably have been tied to my bedposts people would have called me a lunatic too as milon was walking Karina said you know milon I feel like I won't be able to open my eyes one day don't think that he replied She confessed I wasn't afraid of imagining myself dying before but now you're speaking in the past tense he interrupted do you want to live now milon rubs his head with her head saying if you

want to live because of me then that's enough she smiled yes thank you ah would you like to go to the end of winter tomorrow he asked suddenly though you can only see a blocked cliff and a dark Mountain range without an entrance there are you asking me out on a date She teased he said confidently yes I am after a few days all the research went smoothly milon provided a constant supply of herin and monsters and Dr Winston helped Fiel so he was able to focus on his research all the hypotheses he came up

with turned out to be incorrect the price creators had to pay was different from that of other artists with art disease there was no way to recover the life they lost to create artart so fio was wondering does this Mean it'll be difficult to save Karina in the end seeing him is despair doctor asked it looks like things aren't going well I'm sorry that this old man isn't a very much help fio replied that's not it it's not because you're unhelpful I just can't figure out a way to save Karina no matter how hard I

try I feel like I'm locked up inside a dark room what if Karina dies what if I can't come up with a solution in Time Dr Winston milon would never meet with me ever again he May even resent me for failing to keep my promise to Karina Dr Winston looked at the documents and said I think you're worrying for no reason they're not the kind of people who would dismiss your efforts Dr Winston assured me on top of that there's no need to take on this burden all by yourself I'm not sure how helpful I

am but I and his grace are trying our best and he looked outside it looks like our hered just left a wild animal in front of the tent fio began That's after a slight pause he said I'm in charge of managing herand so it's probably telling me to give it food doctor comforted him don't be nervous I'm sure you'll be able to see a different path after taking a break Fel replied haha I feel a bit less pressured now then the doctor said I'm glad to hear that after a moment fuel said now then should

we prove the last hypothesis I was curious to know what youd think about it he showed it to doctor the Doctor gasped looking at it this is fio began again but if this is true but doctor cut him off I think he should quickly discuss it with Duke pastelo right now Dr Winston suggested by any chance are you afraid he asked you're so quick to catch on it must be due to your age and experience Fel replied with a nervous laugh doctor said as someone who has lived a few years more than you have let

me give you a word of advice when you grow old you end up realizing that The things you had been afraid of weren't actually all that special I'm saying that nothing terrible is going to happen even if you speak about something you don't agree with and then get severely reprimanded because of it is that so Fiel asked hesitantly Dr Winston said with a smile it's the privilege of the young to enjoy even fear as an exciting thrill very ill noted I think as if you're young as well doctor laughed haha I'm so old it wouldn't

be Strange if I died tomorrow don't say that and stay with us for a long time Fiel said earnestly meanwhile at count Le 's manner count as Leopold asked are you really thinking about going to the north yourself what about your duties here count replied I must bring Karina back and there's no doubt she's in the north on top of that enri keeps telling me to go she asked all right I heard that enrick is going to accompany you the count said nocturn will come with me As well just in case I hired another doctor

to tend to Leah so don't worry he reassured her then she turned towards him my son you know you're you're the future of house Leopold yes must you go the North's weather is Harsh and the Nobles aren't friendly toward the aristocrats of the central region she insisted enf began mother I cannot stay here and merely wait because I feel apologetic toward Karina he sighed I think it would be better to meet and Talk with her in person don't you feel this way as well mother he asked she replied of course I do but how could

the head of the house and his successor both leave the manor the trip will take two months on top of that I heard that art disease isn't life-threatening don't you think Karina lied because she was angry at us hm she questioned enrick shouted mother I'm aware of that as well but why would Karina lie about something like that even if it's not life-threatening You could lose your limbs or eyesight her was gets hesitant enrick the count said enck that's enough how could you talk to your mother that way I'm sorry he mumbled the count said

and your mother is right I looked into it and I found out that you can recover from art disease if you don't create art the treatment is simple all we must do is prevent her from painting he added hearing that enrick realized they don't get it at all if the treatment was so Simple why didn't Karina stop painting it looks like they don't understand the core of the problem Karina can't stop painting just like a knight can't put down their sword and a scholar can't stop reading that's how desperate she is to create art after

they get ready to depart abilia called outf father andrick are you going to go look for Karina Feldon asked may I come too enrick hearing that count said it'll be a harsh and long trip so I can't bring you along We'll bring Karina back so stay here Karina's going to come back right abilia asked again yes she will we're family her father assured them abilia said I want to see her soon I'm so bored without her her father replied yes asked her to play with you again when she returns looking at them enrick said to

himself this is no doubt the picture of a perfect family no a family that only becomes perfect when someone vanishes it doesn't make sense Karina if you were Here he scoffed do these people really think Karina is going to come back then nocton said the horses have arrived at the entrance then enrick said to his father letun hurry we must get going father his father instructed yes yes protect our home while I'm gone say I heard that your teacher was also in the North Count added ah yes he called me because he needed my help

with something this is perfect timing nocturn replied are you good at riding horses count Asked noan replied I've already learned how so I'm sure I'll be fine they gets on horses and then enrick said we just need to head straight to the north then the count called out let's go after a few days Karina and milon went to their date after reach reaching the place and looking around Karina was amazed is this place the end of winter milon replied yes it looks Grand from far away but it just looks like a cliff when you stand

in front of it it's incredibly High Karina asked may I touch it he replied yes it looks quite firm she touched it and felt how fascinating it's as if a giant dragon has stiffened like an old tree milon asked a dragon she replied yes I don't know why but that's what came to mind I wonder what's beyond it milon told it's been completely blocked for a very long time so I can't even imagine what's on the other side Karina looked towards milon and smiled she said it looks like we won't be able to sleep Together

anymore once we return to the manor milon asked huh what are you talking about of course we need to continue sleeping together once we return Karina said but she said to herself I don't want him to see me in pain every time I sleep milon said Karina we're lovers she replied that's right he said so what do we have to hide from each other on top of that we're engaged she began I gave you the documents to call off our but milon Interrupted her I spilled coffee on the papers by accident so I think Fang

tossed them out he said nonchalantly Karina gets panicked what where did he toss them out how could he do that when we don't know what may happen what if milon again Cut Her Off no there are no whs he lifts her up and kissed her after that milon said M you have a knack for surprising me she nuzzled and said you told me to do everything I wanted to he said you can do more what else would you Like to try she said softly I want to try pouncing on you after saying that there was

a moment of silence she felt embarrassed I'm sorry that would be difficult wouldn't it I just read it in a book I borrowed from a library for milon said what a simple wish but we're outside right now so that might be a bit difficult let's go back to our tent for now she asked pardon milon puts her on the horse back and added or should we go straight back to the manor Karina was Surprised she wondered what is he saying he said while squeezing her close on horse I've never had anyone pounce on me before

but I'm willing to try it if that's what you want he added with a smile I'm always ready hearing that Karina blushed and thinks for what later intent both of them laid down on each other after a while milon said so this is what you meant Karina thought this is how you do it right milon twitched hm I wish you'd pounce on me more often Karina thinks in her mind thank goodness it looks like pouncing on someone isn't as hard as I thought I wasn't able to finish the book so I was worried that I

was doing it wrong she squeezed him and said milon if this was a dream it wouldn't end and everything would last forever right hearing that he thought it' be wonderful If This Were a dream then we wouldn't be confined by time and could be together forever after that he began Karina I he got interrupted by Fial calling Karina are you in here Karina quickly flinched that's falunk voice milon he said I know so what Karena quickly pushed Milan away and said yes I am milon got back and groaned honestly you have such horrible timing FAO

question what were you doing with the lady Vil milon replied it's none of your business Fiel added I had no idea milon was in here as well anyway I feel like this conversation will take a while may I sit Down Karina replied ah of course please do after they sat down at a table fio began firstly you'll find your money from the auction bidding once you arrive at the Manor Karina she asked ah were all of my paintings sold Fiel shakes his head saying that's not all actually she asked what he told all kinds of

bribes are being delivered to Carlos Manor with requests to reserve your paintings people are saying they're willing to buy any of your artworks I'm receiving so Many letters that I'm about to lose my mind of course everyone must get a fair chance to buy your work at the auction so I'm turning down all the requests hearing that she said I'm so happy Fiel looked at her and then said and I came here to talk about you and herence milon instinctively asked asked have you found out something Fiel said with a serious face what I'm about

to say may be a little bit shocking he began I came up with several hypotheses about herens I Used animals to conduct experiments but to prove hypotheses that weren't very dangerous I use myself as a test subject Karina gets shocked you did what he continued without answering several were proven true and some of them ended up being false Karina Slams on the table Fiel have you lost your mind he replied what I Karina cut him off how could you use yourself as a test subject what if something went wrong your body is as important as

mine she went close to him And grabbed his hand saying thank you for being so considerate but I don't want you to sacrifice your body to help me then Fiel said all right I only did that because there was something interesting I wanted to try but I won't do it anymore Karina sits back on her seat Fiel showed a picture and began anyway way there was exactly one hypothesis that I could apply to a Creator first of all creators offer something that cannot be returned or Recovered as the cost of performing a miracle helping them

recover is different from restoring bad eyesight or senses that have become dull hearing that milon said Karina's illness is clearly different from other art diseases Fiel agreed that's right so I found out how monsters with herand here are born with a few hypotheses and experiments but he stopped and he he looked hesitant milon said stop stall and spit it out fio blurted you're so Insensitive then Karina said don't worry Fiel I'm ready to hear whatever you have to say he told I think monsters with herens have died once already Karina asked confused they died once

he replied showing the diagram that's right a heron is a source of life I think the monsters here ate something and accumulated herin in their body and when a monster that saved a certain amount of herin and its body dies it comes back to life then milon asked what Fiel explained didn't You think that something was strange you wipe out a mountain load of monsters every year but nearly the same number of creatures comes back the next year milon thought he's right I kill the same number of monsters yearly but their population always Remains the

Same Fiel continued according to my theory monsters that have herin can be revived milon asked but how could something that died come back to life fio replied I didn't believe it at first either but I Forced an animal to Bear a heron killed it and locked it up Karina asked could it be Fel told its carcass didn't rot and it came back to life and started moving a week later this happened four times Karina asked what four times Fiel said and on the fifth time I made sure to kill it off for good so it

didn't come back to life after dissecting the animal that had completely died the herin disappeared hearing that milon slams his hand on table you're not Asking me to kill Karina are you you must be joking Fiel argued does this look like a joke to you then Karina grabs his hand and called milon milon said damn it Karina asked Fiel that's the best option we have right now yes he replied it is she said you did your best so why are you hanging your head Karina said I'm fine but I'll think about what you said I'm

sure there's a chance it'll fail and if it does that will be the end of me right hearing that fial called Karina Karina explained fial I found out what kindness and warmth were for the first time after coming here I realized what respect was met a proper adult and made my first friend as well the things I only dreamed about all my life became a reality I'm so happy and every passing day feels like a dream for me so I don't think I can muster up the courage to try your hypothesis I'm sorry then Fel

nods I understand he said anyway there's something you'll need if you do want to Test this hypothesis later it'll be a bit difficult to prepare this though milon asked how so fio told as a result of analyzing herand I discovered there are different ranks among herens the ranks range from rank one to rank three and this is a rank one Heron he showed a heron Karina stammered wow it's so beautiful milon said it reminds me of an aurora Karina asked an aurora he explained it's a phenomenon that you can see sometimes in the sky around

the time Winter ends it looks like thin colorful drapes fluttering in the sky anyway this is my first time seeing a heron like this as well Fiel said it's very small so I'm sure it was difficult to find it I was very lucky to have discovered it at all the problem is a heron of this size is all right for small animals but milon asked are you saying that it's different for humans how big must it be for humans he showed his fist saying the bigger the better it must be at least as Big as

my fist about this size milon asked while showing the Heron were there any common traits among the monsters you got this from Fiel said the monsters that had higher ranking herand had numerous scars on their body I think they had suffered lots of fatal wounds as well I think that the more often they died and came back to life the more scars they had milon said while thinking lots of scars hm ah one particular monster does come to mind Fiel said Getting a rank one Heron is our priority so we must do whatever we can

then milon called Karina she replied yes he said I'd better stay in the forest for a bit why don't you go back to the manor with Fiel and Dr Winston she said but milon said I felt uncomfortable about letting such a smart monster live it even suddenly attacked the duy I'm sure it'll cause cause trouble in the future if I don't kill it Karina hugged him and said don't get hurt and make sure to take my Potions he replied I won't get hurt so don't worry Fiel said inwardly someone as skilled as milon won't get

hurt he said with an annoyed face but can't you be this affectionate with each other after I leave after a few days Karina was ping she thinks in her mind it's been six days since milon and I parted ways in the forest I must have already gotten used to sleeping with him in the tent every day because I feel so lonely every time I fall asleep alone at night But milon promised me that he'd return safe and sound I'll wait for him suddenly someone knocks the door my lady it's me Fong may I come in

for a moment she replied ah yes come in he came and said you know that we closed the checkpoint in the north around this time yes she replied yes of course she said to herself it's difficult to travel to the north when the checkpoint is closed so that's why I heard they made my way here Von told the official hunt has Ended so we're going to open the checkpoint again but Karina asked but he informed we received a message about a group of people asking to pass through the checkpoint right now so I came to

ask you what we should do she asked confused me Fong replied yes his grace isn't here right now she asked again yes but why are you asking me for permission he replied hesitatingly well he said said inwardly because it seems like you'll soon become the lady of the house Von hesitated likely realizing that comment might startle her he said I think those who are trying to pass through the checkpoint are coming to see you Karina asked me Fang told yes according to the report one of the people claimed that he was count Leopold and I

remembered that your surname was Leupold so I came here to ask for your opinion if that's true this news came as a shock for Karina she said then the man must be my father she wondered father Came to the north why she said Fawn you know that I'm not on the best of terms with my family right he replied I know about it vaguely she continued I bet milon would have secretly chased my father away if he found out milon's kind so he worries needlessly about many things fa raised an eyebrow um have the words

kind and milon pastelo ever been used in the same sentence before she said let those people in I must meet with them Fon complied As You Wish as he Was about to leave Karina added ah and were there any messages from milon by any chance Fong informed no not yet but I'm sure nothing has happened to him so don't worry too much then I'll be going now saying that he left as fa left she thought to herself I thought theyd just send a servant or Knight on their behalf I can't believe father is coming to

the north himself well I imagine it' be good to have a proper chat with him once he's here for my own sake she paused her Emotions swirling I wonder if father knows that this is the first time he's ever gone out of his way to do something for me meanwhile in the forest milon was hard at work milon gouron and Karina's Hera are continuing the search after the official Monster Hunt ended but it was frustrating as it seems like milon's party wiped out over half of the monsters but they can't find any traces of that

her a leader anywhere he said at the her a creature beside him find it Quickly don't you want to save your master as well isn't that why you've been looking for something else to eat instead of her life force hero was sniffing something Gordon studied the creature it moved with purpose but seemed almost childlike he said the more I look at it the cuter it seems It's not aggressive either milon scoffed cute I doubt it milon muttered hey are you sustaining yourself using a heron the Hera doesn't respond seeing that milon Said how frust ating

I can't communicate with it suddenly the creature roared and dashed forward seeing that milon called did it find a clue let's follow it as they were following it he was thinking I'm sure the Hera Leader's Heron will be effective even if there's only a 1% chance that this will work I've got to try in order to save Karina after sprinting for a while the Herta stopped at a place the creature LED them deep into the forest have we arrived Million's breath came in short gasps the air was Heavy with the metallic scent of blood it

reeks of blood milon's gaze sharpened I'm sure it's here the her a leader emerged a hulking Beast surrounded by the remnants of its battles Your Grace let's surround it and capture it at once Gordon commanded as the leader rushed forwards milon drew his weapon his voice filled with raw determination I'm going to kill you and return to Karina no matter what Karina Fidgeted nervously glancing toward the door seeing that fun said I'm relieved that his grace had arrived before your family it had been a week and finally she would see him again soon she asked

may I go greet him now she asked with excitement Fong replied yes of course Karina hurriedly made her way outside her thoughts swirling I hope he didn't get hurt the sight of milon made her heart race milon she called out seeing her milon said Karina it's cold why did You come out here she replied I wanted to meet you soon it looks like you managed to return within a week she said her voice filled with relief I hurried because I miss you so much milon replied with a soft smile you didn't get hurt did you

she asked inspecting him closely he replied no I didn't but he paused so Karina asked but he said I haven't been able to take a shower for a while now can you wait until I wash up and come back Karina blushed ah yes then I'll go Upstairs first I'm So Glad You Came Back safe and sound he started walking and said wait a bit in my room I'll get ready quickly then with a gentle but heartfelt tone he added and I'm home Karina wanted to embrace him as soon as he returned but she hesitated am

I being too greedy she thought about fal's suggestion and the low chance of her survival if milon ends up being left behind in this world she'll regret having been so selfish the weight of her Affection for those around her pressed heavily on her heart she wondered what do I do there are too many people I've grown fond of it would be better if they could just forget I ever existed if only I could take their pain with me when I die later milon reappeared his hair still slightly damp milon aren't you tired Kina asked he

replied I'm fine have you been waiting long no not really she replied noticing his hair wasn't completely dry ah your hair isn't Completely dry before she could finish he stepped closer can I hold you now Karina nodded of course he embraced her gently his voice filled with regret I wasn't able to capture the her a leader I'm sorry milon explained how the her a leader used the others as Shields and managed to escape I returned for a moment because I couldn't leave the duy unattended for too long but I'll go back to hunted again Karina

smiled softly good job I'm sure I wouldn't have been Able to wait if you had come any later he said I was planning in leaving right away after taking care care of the duy for a few days milon hesitated for a moment but first I need to address something he said Karena I received a report from Fong that you gave count Leopold permission to pass through the northern checkpoint ah you heard that Karina replied Unsure how to proceed I was wondering when I should tell you I'm sorry I made that decision on my own Milon

shook his head no it's fine for you to do what you want but why do you want to meet him Karina said well it was clear that he would forever think I was an ungrateful child if I didn't meet with him and I have something to give to him as well I want to properly end things between me and my family milon assured I wouldn't expect anything less from you do as you like don't mind me she replied yes thank you then milon kissed her on forehead and said I wish You could stay by my

side like this forever but the reality of her situation loomed over him he thought about fiel's suggestion to make her absorb airin Karina asked asked milon do you want me to accept falunk suggestion Karina hesitated my days may still be numbered even if we succeed yes even if that's true milon said firmly I still want you to live another day her resolve hardened although we may not succeed the memories we've shared are Unforgettable I'm not Afraid anymore then he kissed her meanwhile count leapold grumbled impatiently waiting goodness the northern Nobles aren't hospitable at all he

muttered we had to wait outside for a very long time before being let in well we're not exactly welcome guests from duke pel's perspective I'm going to make sure to complain about how disrespectfully we were treated at the castle gate earlier enrick sighed father I think you ought to wait for now then The count said come to think of it where did nocton go the minute we arrived enrick replied he said he had to meet his teacher it seemed like that was shy he's come to the north from the start then the count said goodness

everything is getting on my nerves after I decided to come to this place then milon came and said it looks like I've kept you waiting her father replied it's been a while your grace he said turning to milon we didn't know Duke Carlos was With you as well fio popped out from behind and said ah I had some business to take care of here he said politely you've come a long way I'm sure it's been a while since you last Saw Karina Karina stepped forward her voice was steady hello father after that all of them

sat down the count began firstly I'd like to apologize for visiting so suddenly but I couldn't just sit back and do nothing when I heard my daughter was causing you great inconvenience here Milon replied calmly Karina wasn't an inconvenience so you don't need to worry so what brings you all the way to the north you didn't even inform us of your visit beforehand looking at him Fiel thinks he's a good actor it's been years since I've heard him speak so formally I'm sure he's absolutely enraged inside but he's acting like he's not and pretending to

be polite the count replied I'm sure you have a hunch as to why I came I'm here to bring my daughter Back you two may be engaged but she cannot live with you when you have yet to even marry I won't allow it milon questioned you won't allow it seeing that fio realized yes he's mad milon asked then would us getting married solve the problem the count asked what did you just say Karina gets shocked milon milon looked towards her and said if what you just said is the only problem then I think marrying Karina

will solve it the count responded even Marriages have procedures one must follow and most importantly I heard that Karina was unwell I'm going to take her to the county to a Manor in the capital to get her treated so it's too early for you two to get married hearing that Karina thinks he still doesn't ask what I think I knew it people don't change very easily then Karina spoke I have no intention of going to the capital or the county her father asked what Karina replied did you not hear what I just Said I said

I had no intention of going home or heading for a Manor in the capital count asked how dare you talk to your father that way Karina responded what do you mean I'm being very polite I'm not going I simply told you what I thought seeing that enrick realized this was what I had been worried about I must stop him he squeezed his father's hand Karina continued I was the one who gave permission to let you through the northern checkpoint I was originally Planning on making you go back but I changed my mind after all you

don't believe in anything you don't see for yourself I knew you'd interpret things the way you wanted if I didn't tell you myself and I didn't want that to happen hearing that her father stood up hurriedly and shouted what it looks like you've become arrogant while you were here enri tried to stop father calm down Karina asked calmly did you come here because you had something to say to me Because I remember writing in my letter that you should personally come if you had something to say her father respond of course how could I do

nothing after reading such a letter no matter how angry you were how could you tell your parents to treat their daughter as if she was dead Karina hesitated at first then smiled I wanted to hurt you hearing that enrick said Karina I understand that you're upset but don't be like this let's have a proper conversation we came Here to talk with you she replied enrick I think I've already said this dozens of times already honestly I don't have anything more to say he said father and mother were very worried about you Karina said in her

mind I wanted them to worry about me sooner even if it was over something trivial I wanted them to be nice to me even if they didn't treat me as kindly as they treated my siblings I wanted their warmth as she doesn't respond enrick began Karina I'm sorry I Didn't know at least I should have cared about you more no saying that I didn't know is an excuse I only realized that you must have been extremely lonely after seeing your painting that was exhibited in the capital then Karina said enrick do you remember what I

said before I left the manor one thing is for certain I'm not their favorite I was never loved like you were I was an outsider in my family enrick replied Karina that's not true she told you were Always like that you always turned a blind eye and pretended like you understood when you didn't do you still not know that was the most cowardly thing you could do I don't want to hate you anymore so don't say that enrick felt regret and wasn't able to respond then Karina stands up and said and father I've always wanted

to ask you this did you ever even love me he replied you're my child as well even if I had been a bit negligent what parent Doesn't love their child she began would you have acted like this if abelia or Feldon ran away from home without saying anything and youve heard they were dying from an illness would you have doubted the fact that they were sick taking this long to come find them and made decisions without asking their opinions the minute you were reunited with them I'm positive that you wouldn't have done so he replied

I doubt any child would speak like this just because their Parents made a small mistake he questioned have you forgotten how hard we worked to raise you she replied cly yes thank you for raising me till now you always said you gave me everything I could could ask for father I only ordered the checkpoint to be open this time without milon's permission because I wanted to tell you this I'll pay you back for the money it took to hire the nanny who took care of me and all my living expenses and if you won't take

The money yourself I'll calculate the exact sum and send it to Leupold Manor hearing that the count shouted what how could you say something so ridiculous she continued and I want you to either Erase Me from the family register or report me as dead I don't want to be your daughter anymore and lastly pretend you don't know anything about Karina the painter while saying that her hands trembled she realized my pain is getting worse but she continued I don't want to Get involved with house Leopold anymore these were the three things I wanted to tell

you hearing that her father shouted Karina Leopold and enrick tried to stop him seeing that scene Karina started loosing Consciousness she continued as she staggered you favored my other siblings more and discriminated against me she resolved I must endure it if I faint now she added so please just accept that milon caught her before falling and shouted Karina then Fiel Shouted damn it bring me her medicine Kina trembled in Milan's arms and was shaking he shouted she's having a seizure everyone there was worried for her Karina just a moment her father stands there watching everything

unfold after putting her to bed the doctor said we've given her emergency treatment for now I'm sure she'll feel better soon milon took a breath of relief Fiel asked what should we do about the Leopold family we left them in the reception Room milon replied what do you mean they should just quickly disappear from my sight Fiel asked it didn't seem like Karina got to finish her conversation with them either are you going to take that opportunity away from her you were pretending to be well behaved because you were in front of Karina earlier he

added it was so unlike you but you actually have something to say separately to the leopolds as well don't you milon respond I wasn't exactly Pretending to be well behaved Fiel sighed just look at you losing your temper well never mind anyway we must deal with them somehow milon agreed yes as Karina was sleeping milon kissed her and said I'll return soon and stay by your side so sleep tight Karina in the reception room the count was complaining how could he tell us to stay here when my daughter fainted we're her family so what right

does he have to suddenly nilon burst opens the door and asked you Were still here be count said while standing Your Grace how could you do this to us I'm Karina's father even if you're a Duke you have no right to stop us from milon took a long breath and said get lost the count was confused what did you say milon replied do you have difficulty hearing get out of my manner at once if you don't want to die then enrick asked looking concerned is Karina all right he asked while twitching what does that matter

to you He replied Karina's my younger sister as milon walks count said do you realize that you're being incredibly rude right now your grace how could you coldly chase us out when we're worried about our own family milon repeated rude rude H he sits down and began firstly you barged into my home without permission and then you shouted at Karina and bad ured her although she's someone even I treat with the utmost caution because I'm worried she'll break but it seems That's your idea of what being polite is you'd better be glad that Karina told

me you were coming beforehand or else you wouldn't have been able to even set foot in this land of course you wouldn't have been able to go home with all your limbs intact either the count said I'm sorry I came here without telling you in advance but I had no choice since I wasn't able to reach my daughter for several months I had no idea she was ill either hearing that Fiel said inwardly this is absurd He recalled saying it sounds like you're not even aware that your daughter is suffering from art disease count then

responded that can't be frell scoffed thinking about it how can he say that when the very person who informed him about Karina's illness is here it's just like what Karina said he only remembers what he wants to remember Karina must have been disappointed about having a family like that I'm sure she must have held back her tears and consoled her Self thousands of times she probably felt like a lone island in the middle of a vast ocean she sacrificed her life and gave up Decades of her own lifespan to draw her parents who could only

stay in this world for a short while and she must have fallen into their false Embrace happily because there was nowhere else she could find love I wonder what it was like to endure everything for so long until she decided to leave her house with hundreds of Permanent scars on her heart because she had no one to depend on then Fiel spoke didn't I tell you about Karina's disease I believe I did several months ago count hesitated well she was healthy so it was difficult to believe you hearing that milon said how fascinating there aren't

many people who make me as angry as you do count Leo ped Karina has been far from healthy since the first time we met she was absolutely pale and always in pain she couldn't eat properly and wept Silently every night but then again I doubt that someone who didn't even come to our engagement cere could have possibly known the count clenched his fists and said I didn't know if I had known that it was this serious Kara never stood out so naturally we didn't pay much attention to her but I thought we had been giving

her everything she needed milon asked do you think saying that you didn't know exempts you from being responsible the count said but Since I know now I'll take her to the South get her treated and have a proper conversation with her milon replied I can't let her go she doesn't have much time left to live so she'll probably die on her way there enrick gets shocked what do you mean then Dr Winston asked your grace may I explain it to these two he agreed you may the doctor began lady Karina is suffering from the worst

form of art disease every time she performs a miracle it eats away at her life Actually it's easiest to tell if someone has art disease or not from seeing the Miracles they perform so the patients parents are the ones who generally find out first but no one discovered Karina's condition and she kept drawing without realizing what it was doing to her hearing that the count tried to remember Karina showed me a picture when she was little but I can't remember what kind of picture it was or what face she made at the time he excused

parents are humans Too they can't be perfect in every way everything is a first for them when they have a child Doctor Winston argued even if you couldn't be perfect I feel like you should have never given up trying this was Karina's first time living her life as well and you were her only parents she could only be a child in front of you but you took all of her opportunities away then milon stands up saying count leapold you turned your back on a child who reached for you Several times and you did that for

20 years he wasn't able to answer he gets stunned I I then milon grabbed him by the collar the count called Your Grace milon leaned close to him and said do you even realize that Karina had accepted her her death she laughed and said that it was inevitable just how resigned do you think she was to have reached such a conclusion the count asked while his mind was in turmo did she really say that milon replied yes She said it was all right because she was prepared for her death and that she was perfectly fine

I was only able to finally hear her say that she wanted to live after persuading her for a very long time so what makes you think you have any right to come here and say you'll take her away Milan released him and said count Leopold if you have a conscience as a parent then sincerely apologize to Karina and do as she says don't shout at her anymore and get out Right now if you don't think you'll be able to do this I'll consider you both my enemies if you hurt her one more time the entire

North will be at odds with you and your family so you'd better brace yourself milon left as he said that as he was leaving enrick and count leopo bowed enrick pleaded please at least let us stay by her side milon replied that's not for me to decide it's up to Karina he ordered Fawn prepare rooms for them to stay in Fawn complied Yes your grace I'll escort them to the annex as milon left nocturn was standing outside the room Dr Winston called him nocturn he asked Master what in the world is the doctor stopped him

may I have a word with you he replied ah yes my Lord I'll follow you soon after that Dr Winston said your face tells me you've been well nocturn replied I'm glad it's been so long since I last saw you you look like you've become a bit thinner doctor replied I'm quite old so It shows on my face if I strain myself noan said Master don't say that doctor replied it's been about 15 years since I took you in and raised you like my own son he replied yes that much time has passed already I

always thought of you as my savior then the doctor asked nocturn answer me are you the family doctor of house Leopold or are you the personal doctor of the youngest lady in that family he gets confused and asks what do you mean Dr Winston said don't Even think about playing dumb I had hoped you'd become a proper doctor were you afraid that lady abilia whom you adored would be shocked by the news nocturn responded no master I don't know what lady Karina told you but I didn't doctor said even at a glance lady Karina didn't

seem healthy either there's no way you wouldn't have known that and you should have informed house Leopold if you saw the medical records I left behind but you didn't he argued that's Because lady Karina always told me she was all right Dr Winston cut him off I'll get straight to the point nocturn henceforth you are no longer my student hearing that nocturn fell in shock he tried to apologize master I'm sorry Dr Winston said I told you to treat all your patients equally and not become arrogant he explained I couldn't forget my younger sister who

died before my eyes when I wasn't able to do anything for her illness that's why I treated Lady abilia especially but he dropped to the ground and kneeled forgive me please give me one more chance the doctor sighed I've been patient with you for a very long time and I gave you plenty of chances I'm old now and I don't have any energy left return your medical certificate and name plate hearing that nurn shouted Master the doctor started walking in away and said I raised you as my son for 15 years so I'll treat you

as my son in the future as well but you Cannot live under my wing forever you're no longer a doctor nocturn the world is very big go out and see the world and make sure that you mature properly as an adult the doctor left after saying that nocturn was still on the ground regretting his decision no no master please this can't be after some time Karina woke up million asked how do you feel I was worried because you were asleep for a whole day she replied I'm fine now he sat besides her bed and Asked

really she replied really it doesn't hurt as much as it did earlier she glanced at him and asked um milon did you get angry he asked should I not have been she chuckled no you just look as if you were Furious she told actually I'm a little bit mad he asked mad she replied yes I didn't want that person to see my weak side and I was afraid that he tried to talk to you later if I didn't have a proper conversation with him milon replied well I won't let him So don't worry then Karina

said I'm glad to hear that uh did you chase them out by any chance he smiled no I didn't think we'd be able to finish the conversation so I had them stay in the annex for now he asked again should I kick them out hearing that Karina giggled she asked then would it be all right if I met them right now milon poured her a glass of water saying what are you talking about you haven't even recovered yet she said I want to resolve This quickly milon said I need time to be with you not

them Karina asked again politely please milon fell in awe and was Dazed seeing her he aged all right but more importantly you want to live now right she smiled of course I want to live as long as I possibly can with you milon said yes that's the only thing that matters after some time a maid knocks on the door enrick quickly opens the door and ask did Karina wake up the maid told yes she told me to escort you To her hearing that count said letun go enrick enrick replied yes Father enrick thought to himself

seeing Karina faint like that earlier was so unexpected you always seemed healthy so I can't believe you were actually terminally ill they walked to her room and knocked the door Karina respond come in as they went inside Karina said we weren't able to finish our conversation yesterday so I called you here her father asked no it's all right how do you feel she began I Feel a lot better thanks to the medicine and I'm sure youve heard an explanation of what's going on I can't live for a very long time anyway so register Karina Leopold

is dead in house Leopold's records and don't call me your daughter anymore her father plead Karina please please don't be like this I know I've been very inattentive this was my first time being a parent as well so I made lots of mistakes I thought I was doing a good job but it seems like I only Thought about things from my perspective I'm sure you got hurt on numerous occasions but please forgive me Karina responds I would have been so happy if you had said that a tiny bit sooner tears started falling from her face

but she continued if you had told me that several years earlier I only found out what kindness and Gent were at death's doorstep this was your first time being a father but this was my first time living a life as well I worked hard Desperately wishing you'd look my way I reflected on myself pondered and waited have you ever tried to put in an effort like I did if you had done so before I left home then I'm sure I would have forgiven you count Leupold after a few moments enrick and count Leopold left seeing

that Karina said it looks like I really wasn't that important to them mil sits besides her and said Karina you're the most important one in the world to me so don't be sad anymore because of Them my heart aches so much when you're sad saying that he kissed her she thought a part of me hopes that they will become miserable but another part of me wants them to be happy in a world where I don't exist as well she recalled the scene before she said then I'm sure I would have forgiven you count Leopold I'm

too exhausted I'm not sure I have the strength left in me to understand you anymore just living each day is so draining that I don't want to think About you any longer her father began it's not that I didn't love you but calmed down a little and continued it's just I think it's true that I didn't pay as much attention to you as I did to my other children I'm so sorry that I realize this only now Karina replied count leapold I'm going to die in 2 months so you should just think I'm dead right

now thank you for everything Karina was sad reflecting upon what had happened milon correct her and said Don't make that face should I kick them out tomorrow Karina chuckled haha really milon squeezed her close and said of course then she said you know milon I haven't been able to get much sleep in the last few days he asked what are you unwell again she rubbed her head against him saying it was because you weren't here hearing that milon said you're really trying to test my patience aren't you Karina requested so please sleep with me today

he smiled of course the Day after they finished their conversation count leapold and enrick were put on a carriage early at dawn and chased out of the North later at dinning table milon told Karina about his departure she asked what you're leaving already he replied while eating yes she thinks it's only been 3 days since he returned and he's going back to the forest this soon she pouted you said that you'd stay for a few days milon replied we nearly got the her a leader And we don't have that much time she asked when will

you be leaving milon said I have something urgent to take care of during the day so I think I'm going to leave tonight hearing that Kina drooped seeing that milon said I promise I'll be back soon so please wait just a week she nodded all right please don't get hurt he said of course you told me not to looking at her milon thought she reminds me of a sad rabbit he said come to think of it I believe his name was Nocturn yes the strange Doctor Who came here with count Leopold he was still here

this morning Karina asked nocturn did he come here as well milon replied ah he came after you collapsed so you must not have seen him do you know him she told HEK The Family Doctor of house Leopold hearing that he said I see he thought he seemed to have something to say to Winston but I suppose it won't matter as long as his actions don't harm Karina Karina was looking sad and Concerned seeing that milon asked Karina did I tell you she said tell me what he told you're my first love so I want you

to be my first for everything at first Karina wasn't able to respond then she averted her gaze saying yes thank you there was a moment of awkwardness realizing that milon recalled huh Fiel said that one's lover would like it when they heard this he remembered you need to be more honest look at the lines from these romance novels people love it when They hear things like this from their lover he concluded I knew it I bet that bastard tricked me he looked at Karina and she was looking hesitant and was sweating he called Karina she

replied yes he quickly stands up concerned and asks why are you sweating so much are you unwell she stammered and no I'm fine he asked again you're not lying are you she replied I'm not he asked then why won't you look at me she hesitated at first well then quickly said while Panicking I was so touched when you said that I was your first love she said inwardly I feel guilty for some reason milon said I told you this before but you're a terrible liar if you're fine then why are you sweating so much he

asked nonchalantly am I not your first love or something ha haha ha as there was no response he squeezed his hand and asked who was it he stood up shouting which bastard was it Karina chuckled what do you mean haha she thought I feel Like nocturn will be in danger if I say it was him she laughed um it was someone I just had one-sided feelings for one-sided milon clenched his fists what she replied of course I love you right now milon he grits his teeth but you were my first first first first she tried

to calm him down it was when I was really young he questioned when I'll let it go if it was when you were 5 years old at the most she replied are you serious that's so Not fair he said then 7 years old she swe even 7 years old is he mused people can take down monsters when there's seven in the north he asked so who was it is he still alive Karina still sweated what of course he's still alive she said inwardly not not only that he's also in this very building I'm full she

stammered avoiding his eyes milon stared at me suspiciously I have something to do with fial so I'll be leaving now saying that she darted off Karina milon Called after her after she left milon wondered who in the world could it be how dare they be Karina's First Love Fong asked as he approached you look displeased Your Grace did something happen lady Karina is very energetic today milon replied still brooding fa I heard that a woman's First Love holds great meaning to her is that right F replied pardon um of course a lady's First Love is

very important so you must be good to Lady Karina let me ask you One more thing milon interrupted I heard that you can't forget your first love is this true Fang replied yes generally then what must I do to make Karina forget about her first love milon's tone turned serious it's not like she'll forget him if I chop off his head and bring it to her as if he's a monster and Karina would be shocked at the sight F mused aha his grace and Lady Karina must have talked about their first love he began it's

simple to forget your first Love all you must do is fall in love with someone else they say that you can get over someone by seeing another person milon crossed his arms AEM what if she's already in love with someone else Fon continued Ben she has probably forgotten about her first love the best case scenario would be if she already began a relationship with the one she loves now I see milon's expression softened then go and find out who Karina used to like Fong was flabbergasted what Will you do if I do he said it'

be Troublesome if he's alive after all he could flirt with her if they happened to meet again he stands up and said find out who it was before I return the Monster Hunt had officially come to an end so so the checkpoint was opened Milan assigned Fang to manage the less important documents Fang asked cautiously come to think of it does Lady Karina know that you were rough with count Leopold and his son when you Kicked them out this morning milon's gaze turned cold he recalled the scene crying in pain a GH you won enrick

stammered dropping his sword milon said you dropped your sword pick it up I told you that I'd Grant you a wish if your sword managed to touch my body even once were you planning on taking Karina away from me when this was all you could do your grace please stop Count Leopold pleaded milon replied does it hurt Karina suffered at least dozens of times More you neglected the daughter you should have protected do you think that wounds that cannot be seen are not wounds Leopold froze as milon continued count Leopold why were you so cruel

to Karina when you knew how to protect your son he turned and said ha talking to you is a was of breath don't say anything more and leave before Karina wakes up no please let us stay here please give us one chance before she dies count leapold pleaded milon responded it's too late so Forget about her while walking away milon said well I suppose she may find out but I don't want to go out of my way and tell her after hearing that Fong replied I see elsewhere Karina found herself lost in thought nocturn it's

been so long since I heard that name I had forgotten about him after coming here come to think of it I wasn't one of the people that he had to look after as the doctor of house Leopold I was never a part of my family to begin with abilia I wonder if she's still waiting for me the nocturn I know would never leave abilia behind due to his concern for her even if father had ordered nocturn to accompany him I bet nocturn would have tried to return to the South as soon as possible so why

did he stay behind here more importantly what if he said something weird to milon Karina panicked must I go and stop him from saying anything I don't want them to meet but then she realized something how strange I thought I had gotten over nocturn a long time ago but my heart ached every time I thought of him but the wound in my heart that wouldn't heal doesn't hurt anymore even when I think of him now milon is all that I think about at this moment she blushed thinking I thought that one's last love is more

important than one's first love but stupid milon Karina smiled milon was cute when he was upset but I can't let him remain like that so what should I do maybe he'll Stop being upset if I gift him another painting she resolved yes I'll paint the end of winter that we saw together H I should try to remember the aura that I heard about then she started drawing a thin colorful sheet in the sky and the cliff that looked like a dragon it sounded as if something moved swiftly through the air she halted thinking come to

think of it why did a dragon come to mind as soon as I saw that Cliff she remembered it's as if a giant dragon had Stiffen like an old tree she thinks a dragon huh I've never really heard about dragons in the South and compared to other monsters it's not a very well-known one either maybe it's because milon told me that extinct dragons there are rumors that it is the homeland of extinct dragons they lived beyond the entrance to the end of winter she drew a sketch and said but I wonder what a real living

Dragon looks like after scribbling for a while huh Karina Murmured my pencil tip broke that's a rather ominous sign suddenly someone knocks in the door Karina are you in here yes Fiel come in she replied Fiel entered the room looking exhausted it looks like you're drawing something today as well Karina asked Fiel you look terrible did something happen to you uh is it obvious Fel sighed I was up all might experimenting with herens so I couldn't sleep properly she asked what kind of experiment are you doing that Made you stay up all night he explained

I think herens have the power to cancel out a miracle made by Art if I can find out more about the power that can prevent a miracle from being performed even if a piece of art is completed you didn't test it on your body by any chance did you Fiel Karina interrupted of course not Fiel stammered anyway what were you drawing after looking at the drawing he asked is this a dragon when did you learn about dragons Karina Hesitated no this is just I had a feeling it would look like this for some reason so

I drew it when I went to the end of winter the sight of the mountain range Crossing another mountain range it was so Grand that it felt like a dragon Fel thinks dragons are unfamiliar to even the people of the north I can't believe she drew it so accurately with only Her Imagination Karina's imagination exceeds my expectations I see are you thinking about selling this As well Fiel asked Karina replied no I'm going to give this one to milon as a gift Flashback 5 days ago please come back safe and sound you must not get

hurt at all costs Karina said anxiously I'll be right back so wait here and just think about me milon nagged don't think about that punk who you said was your first love Karina blushed I told you that you're all I think about right now how much longer are you going to mention him that's enough I'll give you a gift If you return safely all right a gift milon's eyes lit up that sounds wonderful I can't wait back in the present FAL side I can't believe milon's going to receive that rare Masterpiece what a shame Karina

said I want to quickly finish it before he returns from the hunt but I can't focus on my drawing for some reason today maybe it's because I miss him it had been 5 days since milon left the manor Karina worried fio remarked he's quite late then he said But I just overheard milon is on his way back riding Yura really then let's hurry and go downstairs Karina exclaimed fio replied I can't believe you're telling me to go greet him you're so cruel Karina suddenly a servant barges opens the door and shouted Your Grace lady Karina

Duke pastelo has returned but he's badly injured Karina's heart sank the added I think he should quickly come downstairs as they were rushing Karina's mind was in turmoil milon got injured His life isn't in danger is it I know how dangerous hunting was but I hoped he would return perfectly and scathed perhaps I've been too naive downstairs The Manor was in chaos hurry we need more bandages bring warm water and a towel servants shouted someone shouted Dr Winston this way after reaching there Ferell asked what going on Captain Gordon began Your Grace when the leader

Hera was cornered haha it killed the other heras and began eating the herin In them the leader Herta suddenly became strong after eating a bunch of herin and the Knight hesitated Guild ridden all over his face I'm sorry it's my fault for failing to look after his grace Fel fell in shock what our herin more than just a source of life if they have other functions then he consoled him and said all right you seem to be seriously injured as well so you'd better quickly get treated too Karina steadied herself wobbling slightly Heron I know

that Milon is collecting herin to save me but still there's nothing more important than his own life it's all right for him to run away if things get dangerous no one is going to criticize him asterisk on one hand Karina wondered if herens were truly that important on the other hand she knew better than anyone why milon was trying so hard she clenched her fists I can't possibly bring myself to say it out loud Fiel she said firmly we should hurry over to milon Fel Replied he's very strong so I'm sure he didn't get injured

too badly despite his words an ominous feeling nodded him Fiel stepped forward Karina I'll go take a look at milon so just wait in your room suddenly a panicked voice shouted from the hallway hurry I can't stop his bleeding press his wound from the side Kar dashed forward let's hurry Karina Fel called out but she didn't stop when she arrived the sight stopped her in her tracks blood pulled around milon her Eyes widened in horror look at all that blood could it be me milon her voice cracked the lifelessness in milon's face sent a chill

down her spine th this can't be he won't stop bleeding wh what should we do desperation overtook her milon wake up T that's right Fiel you can treat him can't you you said that your Miracle could heal people please treat him with your flute Fel lowered her gaze I'm sorry Karina I lied to you actually I experimented on my body to Figure out how long a heron would prevent Miracles I can't perform a miracle right now Karina stared at him in disbelief oh no no she began thinking Heron shouldn't have existed such a rock should

never have existed in this world world if we had never known that it had such Powers then milon wouldn't be in such danger right now A Sinister voice echoed in her mind snickering how much longer are you going to blame Harens you already know Karina flinched as the Voice continued that he became this hurt because you were greedy her breaths quickened no that's not true aah don't make excuses The Voice sneered you're the one who led him to his end Karina Leopold this is all your fault the laughter in her mind grew louder mocking her

he may end up dying at this rate what do you think how does it feel to be the one who pushed the person you love to his death tears streaming down her face no that's not true the voice Cackled don't make excuses you're the one who led him to his end Karina Leopold this is all your fault you did this helpless and broken Karina could only SOB as The Haunting words repeated in her mind louder and crueler with every second