The White Necromancer

After seeing the visitor leave, Gilly comes to the front of the room.

　Mia isn’t with him.

“It looks like she has left…”

“Yeah. For the time being…”

　Gilly nodded quietly to my words.

　He hasn’t decided to not be alert yet. It seems that this is not the end.

“She has three more knights.. two were waiting at the entrance of the village, and the other one was waiting near the house …”

“I see. There are a total of four knights…”

　Knight is a senior position where a swordfighter can change jobs at Lv50. Of course, there aren’t many in this world.

　Most of them are owned by the country, and the number of free knights is quite small. Even if you are an aristocrat or a millionaire, you only need to have a few people above the captain class for a private army.

“That girl is definitely royalty.”

“Maybe.”

　Gilly nods quietly. His behavior is not as innocent as it used to be. I sneak a bitter smile at Gilly’s attitude.

　After subduing the Wyvern, Gilly devoted himself to training as a hunter in earnest. He asked his father, William, to accompany him to the forest almost every day.

　Partly because of that, his hunter profession is now Lv42. Since my black magician role is Lv38, I understand that the effort is truly amazing.

I checked in a conversation with Gilly, William has been confirmed as a hunter Lv50. I haven’t got a senior position, but the strength of this village is still odd.

　After all, this village is a small village with about 50 people.

　…… Returning to the story, Gilly spent a lot of time alone with William for four years.

　Whether it was a rainy day or a snowy day, we were always together to the depths of the forest.

　As a result, Gilly, like William, seem to always be tense and quiet.

“What’s wrong…?”

“No, nothing”.

　Well, as a close friend, I have no choice but to watch over him.

“So, is there danger..?”

“No, I didn’t feel any malevolent intent from them.”

“I see..”

　Gilly’s appearance is something to take note of.

　Gilly is now dressed in dragon scale armor as usual. A boy like Gilly has the equipment of a senior adventurer.

“For now, let’s talk to Mayor Billy. There may be suspicious people wandering around. Should I be more vigilant for the time being?”

“We both ought to be.”

“Mhm.”

　When I was worried about how to deal with Gilly’s new behavior, I saw Mia peeking at us.

“‘It’s over…?”

“Yeah. It’s okay to come out.”

　When I beckon, Mia rushes happily.

　Gilly was slightly emotionally shaken by her appearance.

“I’m going back to hunting…”

“Be careful.”

　Gilly waved lightly and quickly turned around.

　Then, he goes out to escape from Mia.

“What’s wrong?”

“Nothing.”

　Mia is tilting her head, in the cute way she does. I am troubled with the reaction and smile vaguely.

　Mia is unaware, but Gilly is still in love with Mia.

　However, Gilly knew well that the love wouldn’t come true. That’s he observes and protects her from behind the scenes.

　Of course, I wouldn’t tell Mia about it.

　That’s the path Gilly chose. And, knowing the feelings of my best friend, I have no right to say anything when I chose Mia.

　…… But that’s why I have a duty to make Mia happy. That is the only response to the feelings of my best friend.

　That’s why I need the strength to protect Mia. I reaffirm my resolve and squeeze both hands.

　However, for some reason, the girl I mentioned earlier came to my mind, and I couldn’t shake off the unpleasant premonition.