8 Kefálaio VII: Understanding.

I followed Scaramouche and ended up in the big oak tree where Venti always rests. Scaramouche sat there quietly. There is something that confused me somehow.

"I wonder if he doesn't know that I followed him, or he doesn't care at all."

Well, whatever it is. I will be safe tonight if I just keep myself near him. That said, I'm still worried about myself. Even though Scaramouche is here, it wasn't confirmed in the game if he is a good person or he is an antagonist. He finds pleasure in people who die. Besides, he is also someone who distributes Delusion weapons to ordinary people.

"Ha… what are you doing here, Eyesore? Did I permit you to follow me around?"

Scaramouche is sitting on the other side of the oak tree. He began questioning me like we're in a sort-of interview.

"E-e-e-e-eyesore?! Erm, I-i-i-i—" I'm so nervous that I can't speak properly. "Sigh. Outside here it is pretty dangerous for humans. You should go back to where you belong."

From where I belong? But I belong to another world. Wait a minute, why does he talk like this? I can feel the kindness behind his words.

"I'm scared of going back alone. You saw what happened earlier, I almost…" Died again that easily. If he didn't come and saved me, I wonder if I can get another chance to be reincarnated again. Although, this is not Re: Zero. There's no way I can start all over.

"You're soaking wet. You'll catch a cold if you don't do anything about that."

"Eh?"

The guy abruptly stood up as he put a vest on my back. I hopelessly got flustered when he realized he did that himself.

"W-w-w-w-w-w-w—what are you doing?!"

I can feel the heat from my face, even the embarrassment can't be hidden. But Scaramouche, how do I describe this? He is looking directly at me without any odd expression. His eyes were cold, and as if he didn't feel there was something wrong with his action.

"I'm trying to prevent the cold. Human." My jaw practically dropped from the shock he is giving me. This Scaramouche here is so different from the game. I couldn't guess what he is thinking if he is doing this to let me be comfy with him or he will kill me later.

"H…human. I have a name. It's Rheol."

"Okay, Eyesore."

What the hell?

"Say, Scaramouche—"

My eyes widened when I saw a glare within his eyes. Not to mention, he is pointing at an Electro made of the sword in my neck. My heart raced quickly and my eyes were looking at his.

"How did you know my name? I didn't mention my name to you. Not—" He is going to kill me, no. I shouldn't have called him by his name. Why am I this clumsy?

"A..ahh, y—you are pretty popular to the Fatui. I've heard they were talking about you recently and—"

"Then how did you know that I was 'Scaramouche'." Oh no. I'm sweating, the Electro sword will pierce me if it comes nearer, I'm wet too. I'll get superconduct!

"U...Uh, b-because they've mentioned you are small with a bizarre hat! T-t-t-that's why I could tell you are Scaramouche!" Please don't kill me, please don't kill me. I wasn't saved by you just to be killed personally by you.

What is it? Are you still hesitating? Please put down your deadly Electrifying elemental vision.

"You're suspicious."

My eyes are already wet because of tears. "I-i-i-i'm sorry."

But then, Scaramouche finally removed the sword. I sighed in relief but then the glare wasn't leaving still and he even warned me, "Be sure you aren't a spy of Snezhnaya." I can feel the killing intent from his glare.

"Y-yes."

"If you are not a spy, then there will be no problem." Scaramouche sat beside me; his head was facing the oak tree. It's really weird to have this kind of calm conversation with him. Scaramouche possessed a peaceful expression, unlike in the game. Even though the way he speaks to me is still a little awkward.

I want to ask him about his sickness or about the spy that Snezhnaya set for him. When he told me about the Spy, I got a hint that he is a fugitive? Spy, is he working for someone? Gosh, my brain is not working properly.

I should really ask him but it might piss him off. I don't know how to engage in conversation. But if I know nothing at all, uh, still, there will no changes in the way I would live in this place. Perhaps, it's better if I don't know anything at all.

I yawned a bit, I'm sleepy. It seems I don't feel hungry either. I'm just worried, Scaramouche might leave me here alone if I don't keep an eye on him.

As I leaned my head to the tree, my eyes began to blink slowly and they were closing themselves. I'm so tired, "Hey. Uh, are you going to leave me…If I… fall asleep somehow?"

I saw him staring at me somehow. His reply was delayed but still answered me, "Who knows. I'm not obligated to look after you. Besides, I've got an errand to do. I don't have time to babysit an Eyesore." Ah great.

He is like this. It can't be helped, I'm the one who followed him so I don't have any right to stop him. This Oaktree, this place is safe anyway. Venti always comes here and there is a statue nearby. I can at least leave my worries behind and have a nap for a while.

If he goes without saying. Then…

"Scaramouche. Please be safe."

I couldn't fight my drowsiness. In the end, I fell asleep before him.

***

It was morning then when I woke up. The sun is already high and the Scaramouche I've been with is not here anymore. I know he will go but part of me wished that he didn't. In this world, he is not that bad compared to the game. I was hoping that we could understand each other.

Anyway, I should go back to the city. There is a path here that leads to the city. I just need to follow it somehow.

I brushed my dress to remove the dirt. I felt my body was stiff due to the position I did when I was sleeping. That's why I decided to stretch for a bit, as I feel my stomach growl.

"I-I haven't eaten anything. I'm so hungry."

Better start moving. Sara promised me food after all.

As I walked back using the path that'll lead me to the city. I've heard a yelling from afar that caught my attention immediately.

"Help! Someone! Help! Anyone… anybody!"

Someone needs some help. I rushed toward the spot where I heard the voice and look who I had found.

"B-bennett?!"