14. waiting time

The door was closed, so I immediately put down the key as I was told.

I could hear Doldren's voice echoing in the hallway. Someone must be paying attention to him.

He walks away from the door and sits in a chair.

Wooden furniture in front of you. One round desk. Two chairs.

A large bed is placed outside, and there is a closet for hanging clothes and hooks on the wall. A small shelf is placed by the window, and there is an empty pitcher and basin. Are there several shelves on the wall for storing books and small items?

A wooden wall on a wooden floor. There's something like glass in the window, but it's a little less transparent, so it might be a different material. It seems that the curtain is not originally.

"Where is it?"

"When I stop, that's all that pops into my head."

I turned my attention to the wet clothes. My clothes were half dry because I had been wearing them all afternoon. When I took it off, I hung it on the footboard of the bed, thinking it wouldn't drip. Let's ask if we can wash tomorrow.

"It was in the water, wasn't it..."

As I stared blankly at my half-dried clothes, I remembered that the next thing after being dizzy was in the water. Because the water was not the familiar lake water, there was a change at the same time as the dizziness.

I looked down after thinking about that. I knew that even if I thought about the reason, it wouldn't help.

Break the situation into pieces and organize them. Subjectively, this is a waste of time.

At present, it would be best to list the things that are clear to some extent and grasp the situation objectively.

"I don't know where this place is, but I think it's safe to assume that it's not on Earth." This is the first.

"It's not because I speak Japanese that I can understand the language." Perhaps it's better to think I'm somehow speaking their language. The fact that the culture and scenery are so fantastical may be the appearance of another world.

Humans, nature, living things, and the way of development seem to be somewhere around 1200-1500 AD where we were. Atmosphere can be interpreted as Europe or its influenced neighborhoods.

"And that my current situation is not dangerous." This is the second. "I feel lucky to be in this state."

In addition to getting wet, I was found and protected by a kind and courteous person in a place where I didn't know right or left.

It looks like an army here, but it doesn't feel as scary as the content is about knights. If you recall the internal turmoil of the military that you saw in the movies, this is the gentlemanly side. I was impressed that Doldren could take control with just one shout.

--That's right, Doldren. He's called the president... He's in a higher position, isn't he? I wonder what his rank is as president.

I'm often quite surprised by Doldren, but I think he's making a very serious judgment that it's good.

Starting from the fact that I grabbed her by the waist (persistent), even though riding two horses is a must in that state, the number of times I wrap my arms around her shoulders and pull her towards me is considerable if the woman's side isn't withered. misunderstanding level. I'm glad I'm over 40.

"I was surprised when they let me wear the cloak." 　...But if someone is soaking wet in front of them, anyone may take the same action, and you shouldn't cultivate impure curiosity that tramples on kindness.

And even though I met him for the first time, his proposal to protect a woman or prepare an empty room because she was in trouble was an outrageous gentleman. Considering that the people in the horse stall said that he "occasionally protected the elderly and children," Dordren is a person who treats everyone with kindness and without discrimination.

...But I wonder if I'm in a situation where I have to protect someone so much. We'll hear more about that later.

I was troubled by the exchanges in the office. No matter how unsatisfactory an empty room may be, how strong is your sense of responsibility to divide your bed into your own room for rest? I thought it was only natural that the person in charge of the work would be perplexed, but the person in question must have been seriously concerned about what he said... But if he didn't wither, he might misunderstand. 　

anyway. Doldren is a gentleman and a caring man, and I am very fortunate to have had the good fortune to meet him. When I imagine what it would have been like if I hadn't met him, it was no longer a commotion that made me feel helpless.

"Even if you spend some time there, it doesn't seem like there's much difference from the environment you've been in so far." Perhaps because the mountains are always visible, or because there seems to be a lot of underground water veins, I was completely relieved that there was no unsanitary impression around the water.

"The basics of life are important." When you move, you wash it, and when you eat it, you take it out. As written, if you can manage 'hygiene', the rate of being able to maintain your physical condition will greatly increase.

"The same applies to clean clothes that have been washed." I am happy to look down on my white tunic and trousers and leather shoes. The loose fabric is probably hand woven. "Oh yeah, seeing how the clothes and shoes are made, it's clear that most of the techniques that are common in this place are clear." I think that everything here is made by hand.

"Let's go back." "In a household with such a large number of men, it's important to be conscious of cleanliness." I was really impressed by how wonderful it was to have properly washed clothes and bedding ready for someone to come suddenly to the empty room I cleaned.

My eyes suddenly caught my eye on my tattoo, which I could see from my white tunic.

"I'm glad Doldren doesn't mind my tattoo." I've met people who have grimaced at the mere sight of a tattoo, so it's comforting to know that this isn't a sensitive place.

"You just don't hear it very often in this country," Doldren said. Maybe in other countries.

"My picture is a picture that I wanted to include when I was young." Mythical flowers and mythical animals are transformed into tattoos. Because I wanted to spend my life with you as a talisman.

At that point, I stopped thinking about organizing my environment and situation.

Doldren quietly looked at my painting, then put his hands on my shoulders and moved them to my cheeks. As soon as I felt the warmth of a large hand wrapping my face, my stomach roared...

"When I return from here, I have a cohabiting man who is 'marriage premise', so I don't have any unreasonable expectations."

Gray eyes with a silky luster looked into my eyes many times. From words and attitudes, conveying good things with peace of mind. To be believed without a doubt that you are protected. A beautiful smile like a painting. Kindness with attention to detail. Responsible and quick decision making.

---If you're single. If I was young I laughed when I realized that I let such things pass.

"It was such an unrealistic day." The most attractive man I have ever seen. My current situation is still uncertain, but the existence of Doldren, who I just met, has helped me a lot. He laughed and said, "There's a limit to my innocence."

After laughing for a while, he sighed and stopped laughing.

"How long have you been here?" 　

...Even if you don't understand it, think as positively as possible while you exist in this world. No matter where you live, you have to cherish the time you have been given.

For the time being, I decided to do my best in this temporary residence that Doldren had secured for me, looking for something I could be of use to.

When I saw the candle light flickering. I heard a knock on the door.