A young girl in a village without protection

"I am the power of protection, to see the essence of the other. Therefore, we know more or less what kind of protection is being granted. Do you mind if I put my forehead together, just like before?

"Uh... yes"

I was unsure for a moment how I replied, but Zelicina nodded honestly.

I can't help but match my forehead because there is Lucaria protection there. Besides, there is also the vicinity of Hisui and Lucaria here.

(I can't reply if it's just the two of us...)

"Thank you"

Lucaria thanked Zelicina for her reply and slowly brought her face closer.

(Wah, long, beautiful eyelashes... not!

When Tsericina closes her eyes in a hurry, she hears a tickling laugh.

I am ashamed that I would have been stunned, but soon my foreheads touch each other and that idea blows up.

"Dear Zelicina, take your time and breathe deeply"

"... Yes"

As I repeatedly breathed as I was told, I could see my forehead getting hot.

This is what Lucaria did.

Previously it was sudden, so I couldn't feel anything.

But now that I've spoken to the goddess in me with Hisui, I might be able to do well.

(Will my voice reach you, O goddess, who is protecting me?

Then, he was attacked by the feeling of sinking in.

――

"It's okay, keep it up"

"Yes."

Relax to Lucaria's voice and keep your consciousness focused. Then, the next image that came to mind was like a maze that went in.

(... do you prefer complicated things?

Maybe he prefers toys like the Wheel of Wisdom, for example, or deep woods like he doesn't even know the way.

All I know is that it seems pretty difficult.

(Don't you want my life experience?

I inquired with interest.

If there's no reaction whatsoever, that's fine. It was to that extent - suddenly, a voice echoed in my head.

"I like anything that sounds fun."

"-!"

I immediately understood that that was the voice of the goddess.

(Dear Lucaria, but you said you couldn't hear your voice!

How can I hear my voice so clearly?

(This may or may not be a case you shouldn't tell Master Lucaria?

I've offered myself an engagement at the moment, but if I said I heard the goddess clearly... I feel like I can't run away from the temple.

Maybe I'll get out of the maiden game story, but if they ask me if that's going to be a good life, it's a different matter.

Keeping the upset off the table, Zelicina opened her eyes.

Then my eyes met with the golden eyes right in front of me.

"... Huh!

"Oh, excuse me. Master Tsericina was beautiful."

"... no"

Smile and leave Lucaria.

"How was it?

"I think I got a strong, complex feeling, like a maze"

"I see..."

Listening to the words of Zelicina, Lucaria contemplates. He put his finger on his mouth and seems to have some ideas.

That makes me look so divine, that I'm about to fall in love with the temple chief.

"Maybe they prefer something mixed with that, like something tangled up. Things can be good, but for example, people who have been placed in a strange fate may also be preferred."

To the word, be thrilled.

"... I am a normal daughter."

"But they put a rettel on it without protection. Maybe it was even a guide for the goddess"

…………

I want to put a scratch in my heart asking you to wait a minute for Lucaria's words.

(I can't believe they said what I was thinking...)

"Then I shall try to tell you about myself. That way you may find out a little bit about your protection."

"I can't come up with a very clear answer, sorry"

"No, very helpful"

When Zelicina thanked her, Lucaria smiled happily, too.

"... Dear Lucaria, it is time for the next"

"Oh, is that already the time? With Master Tsericina, time runs out so fast you'll have trouble."

I wanted to talk a little more, but if I had no choice, Lucaria would stand up.

Following that, Zelicina also stands off the couch.

"Thank you for your valuable time"

"Welcome and thank you for staying with us despite all of a sudden"

Greeting with a smile, Zelicina relieves herself that she was not able to touch on the engagement matter. I also thought I should make a verbal apology, but I decided I shouldn't be talking about it from the current Zelicina.

As I watched Hisui open the door, Lucaria came to the lid to put her lips in Tsericina's ear. A critical line, touching or not touching.

"Anyway, I expect you to have your heart"

"... Huh!

Sweet, low, paralyzing voices, breathtaking.

Turning his face bright red and blocking his ears immediately, Lucaria smiled gladly when she saw it.

"Now, if you'll excuse me."

"Oh, yes..."

Zelicina managed to squeeze out the words and had to drop off Lucaria.

I said no to the engagement offer... maybe not a glimmer - and Zelicina thought again.