Oh no! After I Reincarnated, My Moms Became Son-cons! - Volume 4 - Chapter 33

Chapter 33

“Your majesty……”

“I know what you want to say, Nier . ”

I turned around and looked at Nier . I shook my head and said: “Nier, It’s not that I don’t care about the kids, but that I can’t show that I care . They’re trying to threaten me with the children right now . I can’t let all of my efforts go to waste like that . ”

Nier stood behind me . The look in her eyes was complex . That was the first time I saw her gaze have life in them in all the time I’ve known her . Her eyes started to emit emotions even though those emotions weren’t reserved for me . She pursed her lips together tightly, looked at me and spoke in a soft voice like she had to muster all of her strength: “Your majesty… I… I… beg you… I beg you… please… protect the children . ”

I turned around and looked at Nier with surprise . It was the first time Nier looked at me so earnestly . It was the first time she pleaded me in a soft voice . I hesitated for a moment and then looked at her . I don’t know if what I’m doing can protect those children . My goal isn’t actually those children to be honest . And because of that, I didn’t budge despite the conditions the merchant gave me . My only goal is to find out what’s going on behind the scenes . The lives of the children have nothing to do with me .

If I could save the children while I’m at it, that would be for the best . However, I won’t throw away all I’ve done and am doing to save those children .

I can’t throw away everything for a beauty . Moreover, Mera was also a beauty .

I looked at Nier and said: “If possible, I will do my best . ”

“I beg you… You must save those children… They… You are the only one who can help them, your majesty . This is my only wish . Please save the children . ”

Nier knelt down on one knee in front of me . Her voice was somewhat hoarse . She lowered her head, looked at the ground and continued, “I don’t have any way… I can’t do anything . You are the only one who can save those children . Luna said I could rely on you . I beg you… I beg you, please save them for me… I beg you… please help me . ”

I looked at her with surprise . It was the first time Nier was on her knees begging me . I don’t think I’d see this scene if it wasn’t for those children . I walked over and helped her up . Nier wiped the corners of her eyes and raised her head . I saw her pair of cold green eyes . They looked helpless and in despair for the first time . If I don’t help her, those children will be taken away by the church . There was also the missing daughter of the wandering drunkard and the four female elves, which was sufficient to prove that the church will do something to the children . Nier was truly afraid .

Nier looked at me and said in a low voice: “Luna said that I could rely on you… so, I… want to ask of you……”

I nodded then looked into Nier’s eyes and replied: “Nier, I can’t guarantee that I can save the children, because… I can’t throw away all my efforts for them . I did what I did in order to find something to threaten them with to find out what I want to know . If these two matters compete with each other, I won’t help you . ”

“But… your majesty……”

“If possible . If possible, I’ll definitely help you . ” I looked at Nier, grabbed her shaky hand and continued, “If I can save the children, I definitely will . I promise . ”

“Uhm . ”

Nier nodded and then lowered her head to wipe the corners of her eyes again . I finally noticed that Nier had always appeared strong in front of me . Her back looked determined and lonely, but Nier was the same as every other girl when they feel despair . Maybe she was even sillier than them . Nier had never begged anybody . In fact, she doesn’t even know how to beg someone or who to beg . She probably wouldn’t have spoken to anyone in the past since it would’ve been pointless .

Nier has protected lots of people but she has no way of protecting that which she wants to protect . No one can match her sword skills, yet she couldn’t kill the target she wanted to kill . Nier was a bird trapped in a cage .

She was very beautiful, but she couldn’t break out of her cage . If she could experience happiness, then life as a bird in cage would still be considered beautiful . However she’s now seen the outside world because of me . This is was the first time she had something she wanted to protect . Unfortunately, the caged bird was completely ignorant . I let her see the outside world, but never promised I’d let her see it to the end .

I looked at Nier who had her head down . I don’t know where I got the courage from, but I reached my arms out and pulled her into my embrace . Nier reacted with shock . She quickly extended her arms out to push me away . She covered her chest and staggered back two steps . She looked at me with anger and loudly exclaimed: “Your majesty! What are you trying to do?!”

“Ah… sorry, I just subconsciously……”

I apologised and smiled . Nier stood still for a few seconds . Her expression then slowly changed to anger . She adjusted her clothing and then looked at me as she sternly exclaimed: “Your majesty, please pay attention to who you are . I already told you this the first time we met: don’t ruin the atmosphere in the palace, did you forget? I am your bodyguard, not your wife . If you have romantic feelings for me, please allow me to reject! I will return to being a Valkyrie afterwards, and so I hope you have some self-respect!”

“Sorry, Nier, it’s my bad . ”

I looked at Nier and smiled hopelessly . Nier looked at me as the anger on her face slowly dissipated . It then became the disdainful expression she usually gives me . She looked at me and went “hmph” . She then bowed slightly and said: “Well thank you then, your majesty . I shall not disturb your rest tonight any further, goodnight, your majesty . ”

“Alright, goodnight Nier . ”

Nier turned around, went to her own room and pulled the door open . I sat on my bed and undid my buttons . I let out a sigh of relief and lied down on my bed . I closed my eyes but all I could see in my mind was Nier‘s beautiful face sobbing . I opened my eyes and looked at my hands I hugged Nier with . I smiled helplessly to myself and then covered my face .

Good grief, I feel terrible .

I’m meant to be loyal to Lucia . I rejected mom, and yet here I am falling for Nier . I can’t help it . Nier was the first one to welcome me home and the person I admire . She looks cool from behind . I don’t think I could look so determined like that in this lifetime .

Nier closed the door and pressed her hands on her chest firmly . She looked at the wall in front of her terrified . Her heart was beating like crazy . It was the first time her heart beat so fast after becoming a Valkyrie . She looked at her left hand with shock . Why? Why was her mind completely disordered and lost for words when it was just a quick hug?

Nier dived onto her bed . The burning sensation in her chest couldn’t be put out .