Nozomu and Taisetsuna jolted almost at the same time, and the Princess noticed their doubtful looks. “It seems you weren’t aware of the importance of what you did, nor several members of my court, judging by their surprise. I may need to add that a Knight is normally the beginning of a Noble family, but it is also a low rank considering your accomplishments. Because of all that, together with the chewing gum that Nozomu created and sold to me and our country, I have also decided that the moment you graduate from the Academy of Adventurers, I shall grant you both the titles of a Baronet and a Baronetess, together with some lands. I expect great things from both of you, and I am sure you will graduate with good grades and experience!”The Princess got up from her Throne while Nozomu and Taisetsuna put one knee on the floor
Koyaga slowly nodded with a pained look, and she said, as she looked at her hands that were over her lap, “What if I told you I think I am having feelings for you? In the beginning, I may have used you to try to forget Mere, but lately… Not only because of all the fun we had on this bed but also travelling and talking with you. You are nice to be with, you know? It is no surprise, Mere... I mean, I don’t know what you did with her, but I am assuming…”“Yes. We did. And she told me that in three years, we could be together because I was too young to be accepted as her partner by the Nobles, or the country.”“I see… And are you also willing to wait that long? A lot can happen in the Academy, you know? You can die during an exercise, or be badly injured, or meet a pretty g
After finding a Messenger and sending him to Ourelona to deliver his message, Nozomu walked along the main street side by side with Taisetsuna, with the two Unicorns peacefully following them, and as usual, gathering all the attention. He opened the Guild’s door for her and made a slight bow while grinning. “Dame Taisetsuna, go ahead if you please.” “Moron…” Taisetsuna blinked a few times to get her eyes used to the lower light inside the Guild, and they both looked around at the tables that had Adventurers, as they walked towards the reception desk. As the
Nozomu couldn’t stop his laughter, and he almost exploded. “Ahahah! You sure are funny, Chuji! We are also in training, and we are going to apply for the Academy of Adventurers. Hopefully, next week, if things work out as they should.”“Cool! I am also going to apply! Maybe we will meet there! Oh! We could make a Party! A dangerous, treacherous, defying Snake-kind, an angry-looking Cat-kind, and a smiling Human! The adventures we could have together! The Monsters we could slaughter and bathe in their blood while using their bones for toothpicks! Taming Unicorns and Dragons! Conquering the hearts of every damsel and Knight around! The Minstrels would make songs about our deeds! Awesome songs!”“That would be
At the Guild in Ourelona, Nozomu and Taisetsuna were serving cups of ale and plates of food to the Adventurers and common folk that went there for dinner when Koyaga arrived.She immediately went to the reception desk to help Taisetsuna, and when Nozomu came from the kitchen with more plates of food, he noticed her smile.He approached and asked in a low voice. “You seem to be in an excellent mood. Everything worked out between you and the Princess?”Koyaga nodded, and she then made a worried face. “Yeah… but you may not like the outcome. We need to talk later.” Taisetsuna looked at her hands that were resting over the table, grabbing each other to stop them from shaking.She sighed and asked in a low, sad voice. “Why are you telling me this now? You said you wanted to tell me before someone else told me. With whom did you speak about this?”“I told Princess Mere that I remembered another life after that rock, and I told Miss Koyaga some minutes ago. I didn’t go into so many details as I did with you because they didn’t need to know that much, but it wouldn’t be fair if I didn’t tell you everything. See why I kept this to myself? I didn’t want to see that sad face you have right now.”The Amazing Sidekick Chapter 52 – Nozomu’s decision
Things went peacefully in the City of Tuhalaane in the morning, and after having lunch, they went to the City of Antsla right after. Surprisingly, they arrived at that City in the middle of the afternoon, even after riding the Unicorns for one hour at full speed, mostly because Koyaga kept on encountering people she knew, and she lost time remembering past adventures with them.After five hours, they returned to Ourelona, just in time for dinner. Upon leaving the Unicorns inside the stable again, they went straight to the Guild. There were, as usual, several people at the tables having dinner, and they greeted the newcomers with a cheer and raised glasses.On a table, the Guild Master, Taisetsuna, and the Priest were signalling for them to join.
Three days later, and four Cities visited, Taisetsuna and Nozomu were leaving the Magical Circle in the Capital, Maardu, with their Unicorns.Rampage kept on snorting as they walked down the street to the gates on the wall because he was carrying two saddlebags with Nozomu’s clothes and weapons, tied to the rope around his torso that Nozomu used to be sure he didn’t fall every time he rode him.Near the gates, Nozomu rubbed the snout of the frowning Unicorn and said, “Come on, we talked about this! I will give you a treat, and Suna will give you a big Fire Ball for you to eat! It is just until we reach the Academy! As soon as we get there, I am going to untie the rope and I will carry the saddlebags so that you don’t look bad, okay?”