(EP-266.2) Song #3
266 – Cicada’s Song #3
Reinhardt ignited up like a flame as he understood. However, rather than getting angry, he soon calmed down and sighed.
“... So, you have made your choice. I once felt the same. But, Elganes, youth and love are fleeting. When you’re left alone, as I am, all that remains is practicality.”
“I won’t end up like that.”
As a half-fairy, his life would be long. Even if she passed away first, she believed the man would never leave her. But Reinhardt shook his head.
“No, you will. The man you’re ➤ NоvеⅠight ➤ (Read more on our source) trying to hide... his life is already nearing its end. Even if I don’t use my hands, he won’t last much longer.”
“W-what do you mean...?”
Elga trembled at the shocking revelation. Reinhardt sighed deeply, saying, “Didn’t you know?” before adding an explanation.
“The average person has less than 10% red mana. The Angmar family average is 30%. But how much did the sample you brought have?”
Recalling the test results filled with complex figures, Elga murmured.
“80%...”
“That’s right. Even Solomon himself was said to have only 50% red mana in his body. Any more than that, a mortal body cannot withstand the increasing mana and begins to break down. But 80%...”
Reinhardt stopped himself from saying more.
━80%. It’s amazing he’s survived this long. But eventually, it’s just a matter of time.
He wanted to say that, but instead, he just sighed. It was the least amount of mercy he could show his daughter for making such a foolish choice. After all, he was still her father.
Mem, mem, mem-.
The cicadas’ song buzzed loudly in Reinhardt’s ears. But he was a patient man.
The cicadas’ song was temporary.
Soon, they would lose their strength, fall to the ground, and become nothing but dust. There was no need to take any action.
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On a charming teahouse with a terrace adorned with palm trees.
Elga looked even more beautiful than the last time I saw her.
Her proud blonde hair shimmered brighter as if sprinkled with gold dust, and her face was painted with light makeup.
She wore a red dress that clung to her body, accentuating her ample chest in a very seductive way. Who did she doll up like this for?
Could it be... for me? It must be!
A stunning beauty who drew everyone’s attention. The thought of sitting at a table with such a flower, drinking tea, made me feel a swell of pride.
━.......
However, Elga looked uncomfortable. As I wondered why, I remembered that we had a big fight not too long ago.
I didn’t know why Elga called me here.
But I came to apologize for what happened, to make amends for everything up until now, and to express my true feelings to her. To speak honestly without overthinking it.
Like a man.
‘Elga-nim, I’m really sorry for lying. But my feelings for you are genuine. Once everything is resolved, I promise to make you happy without any more tears. Please forgive me.’
I had practiced this countless times.
It might come out a bit differently when I actually said it, but I’d do my best!
Uhum—Clearing my throat, I opened my mouth.
━━─.
But no sound came out.
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