21st Century Archmage

“As expected, leaving the house brings so much toil.”

After leaving the Elven Village, we headed straight for home, the covert.

It was late at night. Judging from the position of the moon, we would be arriving at the covert 4 am in the morning.

‘So frickin skilled.

The things Bebeto did really made one speechless. The traitor Bebeto who slept peacefully even while his master was imprisoned was currently showing me a new skill.

And that was flying with his eyes closed.

After catching an orc sleeping on the ground to eat because he was hungry, Bebeto flew towards the covert. I saw his eyes after he started moving his wings mechanically, and they were frickin closed.

Surprisingly, Bebeto was able to fly in his sleep. Because he didnt have an in-built navigation device, I had to control the reins all the way to the covert, which we finally reached. His actions were abominable, but his only sin was meeting the wrong owner, so I couldnt reproach him.

“Bebeto, its a beautiful female!”

Flash!

‘Dammit…

This dozing brat opened his eyes wide at the mention of a female.

Bang!

“Take this, you blockhead wyvern!”

I punched Bebetos head.

GUOO!

Whooooshh.

The female was a lie and the top of his head hurt, so Bebeto angrily circled once in the air. I felt it necessary to ship him off to Marine Corps Bootcamp one day.

‘Hm?

Passing the covert guards who were dozing off without even seeing us, I spotted a certain silhouette. Someone was standing next to Bebetos hangar.

‘Aramis?

It was so late at night, but Aramis was staring into the empty sky.

Flap, flap, flap flap flap.

Bebeto assumed the correct position and slowly landed in front of his hangar.

‘Aramis….

Was she waiting for me? Aramis sent a bright smile my way as we landed.

The white robe she wore and her blue hair fluttered in the wind.

Guoooooo.

Bebeto expressed his happiness to see her before I could. As expected for a guy who grew up drinking holy water from his time in the shell, he was good at kissing priest ass.

Whoosh.

I jumped down in front of Aramis, who must have been waiting for me late into the night.

“You are back late,” Aramis said, looking at me with a tender smile, like a wife waiting for her husband.

“Why are you out here without sleeping, Aramis-nim?”

“I woke up and came out to get some air.”

The dark circles under her eyes were evidence of her lie. She must be exhausted after treating the sick and weary all day long, but she was out here worrying about me instead of sleeping.

‘Aramis….

I called her name with a low voice in my heart. Even my mother didnt show this level of care for me. For some reason, I was struck with an emotion that I had never felt in my life.

“The night wind is cold. Please, go in and rest.”

I had the impulse to grab her hand at least, but what came out of my mouth was something contrary to my feelings.

“Yes, its time to sleep now.” Aramis nodded with happy eyes, as if finally able to settle down after confirming my return. “May the gods grant thee rest.”

Drawing a cross, Aramis granted me a small blessing. Her head bowed, she walked towards the hangar remodeled into a temple.

“Thank you.”

I expressed my feelings towards the girl walking with her back to me.

Aramis steps halted abruptly.

“T-Thank you from me as well…”

After a slight pause, she relayed her thanks with an emotional voice.

“…..”

The distance to her was just 5 meters.

I had the urge to run over and hug her.

“I will see you tomorrow.”

But she was a priestess living in the service of a god. I bowed my head towards Aramis.

I stood there listening to her footsteps pattering away, light as a bird.

‘Mm…

An inexplicable groan sounded in my heart.

Because of that feeling, that strange feeling I couldnt quite put my finger on…

* * *

“Sir Janice, Sir Ryker, Sir Berketh, and Sir Atisann, as well as 500 cavalry, 2,000 infantry, and 1,000 archers will form the First Army.”

“Yes, sir!”