# 84
In this vast garden, there were only two people, Dearyn and Sirius.
“Is this area restricted?” Deyarin asked as she looked for any sign warning against entering.
But did not find anything like that.
The wide entrance was open to everyone, without any guard or barrier.
“It seems like people don't come to the park in the morning...” Dearyn said with her shoulders slumped.
In contrast, Sirius looked very happy. His steps were lighter than usual.
“If that's what you like, that's good.” Dearyn said with a smile and turned her attention to Sirius.
A slight smile on his lips and deep gaze, in addition to the strands of his hair moving with the wind.
His face seemed brighter and fresher than the first time she saw him, probably due to spending so much time indoors.
Now, he had such a perfect appearance that he could walk through the streets without anyone noticing that he was a noble, and everyone would turn away from him.
‘…What a pity…’ Dyaren thought.
The first goal of this outing was for Sirius to learn how to interact with people.
The secondary goal was to show him how nice it is to brag a little.
But there was no one watching them.
Dearyn looked at the empty garden with sad eyes.
“Dyaren, this flower is the same color as your lips.”
“…”
But Sirius looked happy.
Well...at least he's happy...
“Try to describe it without mentioning Dyaren.”
"I cannot."
Deyarin blushed and covered her face.
You can't look at the world with open eyes, maybe it would be better not to have people in the park.
Anyway, since the park was empty, she decided to take a quick walk and then come back to rest and head out again later in the afternoon.
"Ha-ha-ha! So, like I was saying…"
“There are about ten left. Mixed between men and women.”
Suddenly, they heard voices coming through the wind from afar.
Sirius and Dearyn turned at the same moment towards the voice.
“There are about ten of them, a mix of men and women.” Sirius said, analyzing the voice he heard with concentration.
Dearyn's eyes sparkled.
Of course, since this is a place where people live, there can be hardworking people there too!
They were there, the goals!
"Is the sound good? Doesn't it bother you?"
"decent."
Sirius was now indifferent to almost any sound.
He didn't hear it, but if he did, he wouldn't pay much attention to it.
People who are highly sensitive cannot tolerate the sounds of water flowing in a river, the sound of leaves touching each other, or even the sound of clock gears turning.
But those sounds are part of everyday life.
Everyone can hear it if they focus, but if they don't focus, they can't hear it.
Now Sirius felt it like everyone else.
“So, shall we go?”
Dearyn walked confidently towards the source of the voice.
Sirius followed her.
The garden was full of tall trees, like a maze.
“Is this the way?”
"Yes."
Dayaren kept checking the road around her frequently.
Finally, Sirius was walking in front of Darren.
“Your feet. You might get injured.”
“No, what……just the ground……”
If the road is paved, you may be injured if you hit a sharp corner, but can you be injured on soft ground?
Walking barefoot while wearing a dress can be just a little awkward.
This was less embarrassing than holding me in my hands.
“It's okay, let me go.”
“Even on the ground there may be a broken arrow or a buried sword.”
“…Why are these things buried in the palace garden?”
As she laughed and stepped forward, she heard a soft sound coming from under her foot.
Dearyn's smile suddenly disappeared.
...Is this real?
She gently raised her foot, and scattered pieces of something broken fell into the dirt.
What was shining and looking sharp was…
“A glass cup?”
It was a broken glass cup.
Who buries a cup in the garden?
Fortunately, Dearyn had lifted her foot before bearing her full weight, so the cup only shattered and did not mix with the ground.
“S, Sirius.”
"Yes."
"…Please."
Without hesitation, Dearyn hugged Sirius' neck.
It was cowardly and despicable, but fear was greater than all.
Sirius's kindness was evident, as he did not scold her for refusing his help earlier, but rather gently held her in his arms.
He was adorable, our little dog.
“You shouldn't be so good to everyone.”
So anxiety was inevitable.
If there was someone who truly loved Ceres, it would be fine, but in the world there are many people who seek to possess even the smallest thing from others.
Whether it is money, honor or kindness.
“I will only do this with you, Diarren.”
“...No, not that...”
Also today our dog was at the front of the front lines.
Who was standing on the front line like a member of the 8th Combat Unit?
“If you meet someone so good you won't even think about me, do it with them.”
I deliberately replaced the word “love” with the word “good” because he would likely object immediately if I used the word “love.”
Then Sirius seemed to start thinking a little.
“I think this is impossible.”
."Life doesn't always go the way we expect, does it? We won't really know until we meet the person."
“But two days.”
"I?"
“Is there someone so good that I won't think about you?”
“…Ah…”
Deyarin stopped talking for a moment, and began to roll her eyes.
Sirius has become adept at surprises lately.
There is never such a person.
But why was Dearyn always so sure that she was always thinking of Sirius?
Then Dearyn corrected her gaze firmly.
“There is nothing in my life above the ruler!”
This is a lie.
There are things above the ruler.
First, there is money, there is physical comfort, the pleasure of eating delicious food, and people's praise as well.
If we had to rank, the ruler is the highest compared to humans.
Deyarin was living a life that did not think about relationships or love.
But if there is one person...is it Sirius?
However, Sirius was not Dearyn's love. Things were a little complicated.
There was affection and care, but this was not like the love between a man and a woman, rather it was more like the feelings a person has for a pet.
Once you pay a person so much attention like this, whether it's stones or grass roots, they can't be without feelings of affection.
“Do you like that governor?”
But Sirius did not walk away quietly, but asked in a tone full of hatred.
“…Yes, I like him, don’t you?”
He provided me with food, clothes, shelter, and money as well.
It may be unclear whether those things were given by him, but the divine power he bestowed upon me, the honor I received as a priestess, and people's praise are all things he gave me.
It is natural that the person who gives everything is the best.
But will Sirius accept this?
"…Understood."
Did he accept that?
...why?
Dearyn was surprised by Sirius's behavior, but he simply responded.
Last time he had asked how strong the ruler was in battles?
Why isn't he talking about these things now?
Why doesn't he confront the governor?
She was confused, but couldn't ask that out loud.
Instead, her thoughts were tangling in her head.
While Dearyn was in chaos, Sirius had left the Labyrinthine Garden.
She was thinking of going back to her room to get some rest, but that didn't happen.
“Who came?...Oh my God!”
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