The Daughter of Evil - Volume 2 - Chapter 2.24

✿CHAPTER 2, SECTION 2, SCENE 4✿
✿ Michaela ~ Elphegort Country’s “Yatski Village • Clarith’s house” ~

The funeral for Clarith’s mother was very simple.

Only two people attended; Clarith and me. After the priest finished his prayers, she was buried in the northern public cemetery.

Clarith did not cry; she just bowed her head, biting her lips.

“What are your future plans?”

I finally asked her. I don’t know what to ask anymore.

“……I don’t know.”

Clarith whispered while squatting, half of her body is leaning against the wall.

Her back looked more thin than usual. She must have lost weight again.

Though I don’t know the reason to why Clarith is adopted and wasn’t raised by her own family. It must be hard for her to lose her only family.

The bed, dishes and all other things belong to Clarith’s mother. For Clarith, living in a home where her mother is already gone must be painful for her. I can’t let Clarith’s fragile heart continue on living here.

“Clarith, would you like to…”

I’ve decided to tell her my idea. I don’t know if she would agree to my proposal but if nothing is done, she would live a life being crushed by reality.

“…leave the village…”

At that moment, I can’t read Clarith’s expression on her face. She didn’t want to think of such things; it was a look of surprise.

“… and go to Aceid, to start a new life.”

An environmental change and clearing up the sky full of painful memories is what she needs to have right now.

These words… although I speak these words, it has no logic at all.

In fact, I cannot live here anymore. Now that I know the whereabouts of ‘sin’, I have to take action. I must end this already. I haven’t met up with Elluka for six months now.

I don’t know if Clarith would agree to my proposal but we cannot just stay put here.

“It’s fine, leave without me. Michaela should be living in Aceid with her family anyway.”

“……Huh? What are you talking about Clarith?”

“Chelsea said that the reason you remain by my side is to set off your beauty. People would also say that you’re a gentle person if you treat a Netsuma, like me, kindly.

I became speechless. Is that how people look at me?

“Of course, these are just Chelsea’s random babbles. But Michaela, deep in my heart, I do have doubts about you”

Clarith maintained her posture. She was laughing but she had an unusual smile; a timid smile that rebuked of her cowardice.

“Breathtaking beauty, a carefree smile, a beautiful voice, someone who can bring joy to others, a cheerful character. You have everything I do not have. Although I’m glad, but I have doubts about our relationship”

Clarith stood up and pressed her chest against mine. Her eyes became more crimson.

“You don’t have sympathy for me; you just accompany me for you to have self-esteem.”

“No!”

“But it’s okay, for as long as you remain as my friend, it’s fine by me.”

“Clarith!”

I have to clear up the misunderstanding. The mood at the moment cannot be expressed with words. Even so, Clarith sounded like I was just using her as an excuse.

I stayed silent, hugging her more tightly than before. She slightly struggled but was unable to push me back.

I could feel Clarith’s heart beat. She should be able to hear mine as well. Perhaps by doing so, it would allow us to understand each other’s feelings.

“Clarith, I like you for who you are”

Clarith did not say anything; her face did not show any cowardice.

“No matter what others say, to me, you’re a wonderful person. Your kindness can never be compared to anyone.”

As I finished, Clarith slowly closed her eyes then opened them again; tears flowed through her eyes.

For a period of time, Clarith has been lying on my arm, crying. She just leaned on me, bursting into tears, letting it all out.

“Use this to wipe your face”

I handed over a handkerchief. Clarith finally calmed down.

“Thank you Michaela! Thank you very much!”

Clarith wiped off her tears then she asked:

“Going to Aceid is not a problem, but what will we do after we arrive there?”

“I haven’t thought about it. I have lots of money… we can do whatever we want. If Clarith wants to of course…”

“I would feel bad for Michaela… Except in helping you with farm work, I have never really done anything for you. I would feel uncomfortable”

Although Clarith just had a sad experience, a smile is emerging from her face.

“However, it doesn’t matter anymore. Together with Michaela, we can overcome various difficulties. I will become stronger.”

After some talking, the two of us just faced each other and laughed. We were looking forward to our new life, full of hope and uncertainty.

Suddenly, the door of the house was being forcibly opened.

“Clarith! Clarith! Are you home right now?”

It was Ein’s voice.

“Ein? What’s the matter?”

Ein had a hard time breathing while he trying to say something.

“Did something happen?”

“Eugen was killed by my father. Father is insisting that he was killed by Clarith. A bunch of people are getting ready to arrest Clarith. We must hurry and escape!”

After hearing what Ein said, my head became blank.