Chapter 18 - An Image Reflected On Those Emerald Eyes.

"Claret!"

Theo amber eyes instantly widen in alarm before dashing forward at the suddenly screaming young woman that has knelt in the ground, her body shuddering in pain while gripping her face tightly.

His heart beating faster than ever when the smell of blood reaches his nose before he was finally able to see that those white bandages is currently cover with a crimson color which is where the blood he smelt has come from.

"What is wrong with your eyes?"

All along, even though he knew that she was unable to see, he just thought that it was a mere blindness problem but from what he could see, it seemed that the situation about her eyes is a more dangerous situation.

Quickly, Theo embraces the young woman on his arms, before his hands move toward the white bandage on Claret face to see what was the problem, the entire time he was feeling anxious, afraid and nervous about what is currently happening.

For the first time, his calmness seemed to has been broken as he tried to help the young woman but was unable to do anything since he wasn't a person who knows how to heal a person, much less use light magic.

"Don't worry, everything is alright."

Suddenly, the slime light green monster that has floated again spoke, causing Theo to glare at the slime monster before him, his amber eyes couldn't help but start to glow actively while a condense of icy cold and killing intent brim inside it.

"I am her spiritual pet, I won't hurt Claret, right now, she was getting her eyesight back. It's just that the procedure toward it is a painful one."

"Her eyesight?"

Hearing those words from the Slime Monster and knowing that what he was telling has some fact about it, Theo glowing amber eyes have slowly disappeared before a frown appears on his gorgeous young face, while his arms have been tightly hugging Claret the entire time.

Squishy couldn't help but gaze at the gorgeous young man for a few seconds.

"Her eyes a bit special you see. So when those eyes caught a glimpse of something that she shouldn't see, a curse was cast upon her, making her lose her eyesight and sealing her special power."

Claret eyes… special power? Something she shouldn't see? …. That could only mean... A Taboo!

Theo amber eyes widened before a worried expression appeared on his gorgeous face rather than getting away from the young woman, after all, a curse isn't a simple one to have, especially when it was from a taboo existence.

To able to survive a taboo and only losing her eyesight and sealing her special power meant that Claret is unusual and isn't a normal person too!

Seeing the reaction of the young man before him, Squishy couldn't help but nod his head.

Good, this person is also someone that will affect his bounded Partner, since he was able to meet Claret in this place, staying together with her and also making her treat him as an acquaintance that she accepted meant that Theo is also special.

Celine has been the first person that capable to affect his Bound Partner, then Theo comes next, and these two people will be the ones that will help shape regarding what kind of a person, Claret will turn out to be into this world.

Seconds, minutes and hours, the gorgeous young man and the slime monster remain silent as they wait for Claret pain to be over.

"Urgh… Squishy… please give me a second to brace myself next time alright?"

Theo that heard the weak and complaining voice of the young woman on his arms couldn't help but let out a relieved sigh, while Squishy also secretly sighed, he too has been nervous about his bound Partner, after all, Claret was the only person that he has bounded that was curse by a taboo existence.

Squishy doesn't have any experience when dealing with it, though he will never tell that to his bound Partner though.

"Claret are you alright?"

"Hmm? Theo?"

Seeing that she was currently being embraced by a firm and lithe body, along with the worried sound of his smooth voice coming on top of her head, Claret showed a smile, albeit weak from the pain she just suffer, her mind has always been strong, thus she was able to regain her bearing after a few minutes of what just happen to her.

"Yes, I am alright. I'm sorry for causing you to worry, though can you please take me to the river? I wanted to wash the blood off my face."

She tried to stand up but her legs felt weak thus she has asked the young man to help her while inwardly excited since she finally got her sight back.

Theo amber eyes blink, turning his attention at the young woman on his arms, before nodding his head and carrying her toward the shallow part of the river.

"Of course."

Claret that was raised up, has unconsciously hooked her arms around the young man's slender neck, causing Theo to tense a bit at the unfamiliar movement before relaxing as he continues to work.

Old Aunt, please don't take advantage of the young man.

Squishy couldn't help but mentally speak toward his bound partner that was currently leaning her entire body on the awkward young man without any shame and hesitation at all.

Really, a pervert host.

Quiet Squishy! This is my first time being carried by a man alright? Especially when its a person I feel comfortable with, so let me bask in this wonderful experience.

Soon, Claret was placed down in the ground which was a few distances away at the river.

"Thank You Theo."

"Hm, your welcome."

Amber eyes gaze at the messy young woman that was standing before him, although her face is stained in blood Theo still felt that this person is dazzling and bright.

Claret that was excited to finally see again, has instantly taken out her boots and socks showing her delicate white feet which have caused the young man eyes to stare at it for a few seconds before quickly looking away, his ears turning a bit pink.

Ignorant about the young man's reactions, Claret has taken a step at the shallow river, wetting her feet, legs and blue skirts, the water reaching till the height of her thigh.

Bending down a bit, her bloodied hands reach over to remove the bloodied bandage around her face, with eyes close the entire time, Claret started to wash her face, removing the bloodstain on it.

Slowly opening her eyes, the reflection of a young woman with a bit of wet hair enter her eyes, before finally seeing those familiar emerald eyes.

With a quick move, Claret turns around to gaze at the young man that has been silently standing a few distances away from her.

Bright and dazzling emerald eyes that shine like the starlight in the night sky soon met those cool amber eyes of the young man.

Claret blink her eyes, the long eyelashes fluttering with crystal water while a lovely delightful smile graces her beautiful face, causing Theo calm heart to flutter a bit.

"Hello, Theo! I can finally see you with my own eyes!"