âI only heard about them, but this is my first time seeing it. Indeed, a magical reaction is there.â
Even through my embarrassment, seeing Ahin smile made me feel good.
Somehow, it seemed like he had no other intention, so I decided to understand his actions instead. Of course, the biggest reason was that I didnât dare to think about it.
However, at this point, I wondered if the color of my eyes really changed. Did it really change?
âUgh⦠I want to see it too.â
âShould I bring in a mirror?â
As Ahin moved to bring a mirror, I was turning nervous. He isnât going to kiss me again, right?
However, this time, Ahin simply held my hand. Seeing that, I felt something strange and unknown. What was this feeling?
âDid it change?â
âI think it will change a lot more if I do this, but it seems like your eyes are rejecting me.â
My red eyes reflecting in the mirror seemed different. Maybe orange shade. However, when Ahin began to release some kind of energy, it rapidly changed into purple.
The color of my eyes changed. I wasnât wearing any lenses, but my eyes still changed. I was shocked by it.
Ahinâs vital energy made my body feel relaxed, but at the same time, unknown fatigue accumulated. In the end, I didnât hold on and let go of Ahinâs hand.
âAre you leaving tomorrow?â
When I released Ahinâs hand, my eyes turned back to crimson. I heard that my momâs eyes were green. I ended up wanting green eyes.
âYes, I will.â
âThen, when can I see you again?â
âHmm, wonât we meet someday?â
Although I tried to smile, Ahinâs expression remained glum. That was my first time seeing Ahin like that, as if he thought I was breaking away from him.
Even if I didnât want to move so quickly, would Ahin really move for me? In the first place, this friendship only rekindled because of my travels, so Bureti was unreasonable.
Any other way?
While I was thinking about other ways, Ahin said something.
âDonât go.â
âWhat?â
âNothing.â
Ahin immediately smiled, as if trying to hide his intentions, so I was left stunned.
â⦠I need to go.â
As if I was trying to understand him, my heart weakened, a restless feeling taking over me.
âCan you come to Bureti?â
âThe successor cannot leave the empire.â
âIs it such a huge deal to go out? Will Godâs Wall disappear?â
âNo. It is just for security.â
Huh? Really?
I was shocked by the answer. Until now, I thought that the wall would disappear if Ahin went away, but that didnât seem like the case. It was just a simple problem for a royal family member to move around.
Hold on. Thenâ¦
I clapped with excitement.
âThen run away with me!â
âSorry?â
Somehow, seeing Ahin, who was bound by duty, I wanted to take him out.
Even if it meant something ridiculous like that.
âWould you like to come? No, letâs go together.â
I did things like this.
Ahin was extremely confused with my offer; he was silent for a while. As he hesitated, I held his hand and pulled him close.
âItâs not a big deal. Come with me.â
Right, this wasnât something I would be able to do again in my life.
âRunaway with me, Ahin!â