(EP-217.2) Wedding in the Forest # 4

217 – Wedding in the Witch Forest #4

Just like how this was a blissful paradise for Aira, this place was also heaven for Lily. Lily might have even lost her desire to get out of here.

… No, coming to help someone up but then lying down with them would defeat the whole purpose of it. I thought we were helping each other quite well these past few days, but she was more useless than nothing if she decided to act like this.

This brat was no different from a total troll.

“Hu-.”

I let out a short breath. There were three balloons left. I couldn’t just sit still like this. Whatever decision Lily made, I’d do my best in my own way.

Flutter-.

After slipping back outside the tent, I surveyed my surroundings.

How could I approach Aira? Plus, how could I make her realize that this was a dream and wake her up?

━Sir Theo, I must warn you of any instability of Queen Tarantera’s mind. If you get swept up in it, who knows what will happen to your mind.

According to the advice I received from Mirna, it was risky to deeply affect Aira’s psyche.

For example, if I suddenly started using magic to take down her entire family, it would bring a significant change in Aira’s mental state, who was the owner of this dream.

Considering the unknown impact and consequences it could have on me, I should approach the use of destructive methods with caution.

It was better to observe and act moderately for now.

━Aira look, a blue bird.

Yum, spring strawberries are delicious.

Hahahoho.

However, Aira was seldom alone. She always had her siblings and servant, Lily, by her side. I just couldn’t find the right timing.

Even if I tried to approach her, I would just get stopped by the guards or princes, saying ━Hey, you can’t go that way.

When Aira came into the tent and circled around me, it was the golden opportunity to awaken her to the truth.

━So, what I mean—.

Chatter, chatter-.

Aira had this vibe with her that would block anyone from approaching her like a sharp knife. Seeing her the exact opposite and surrounded by people felt foreign.

No wonder Elga said that Aira was originally this type of person.

Thanks to this, I just went round and round to find an opening.

━Show me magic. Magic!

━Tell me a funny story.

I couldn’t remember how many times I juggled, walked on a handstand, or performed tricks at the request of the maids and children who crowded around me.

At some point, I noticed something strange.

Time.

─Time doesn’t pass.

The sun rose and set around the wedding venue, and the shadows deepened.

But the wedding venue itself remained bright all throughout, as if it alone ignored the laws of the world. It felt like time had been frozen in a certain moment.

And crucially, the “bride” didn’t appear.

Anise Von Tarantera, the protagonist of this wedding and Aira’s older sister, was nowhere to be seen.

Thanks to that, no matter how much time passed, the wedding didn’t proceed. This was probably due to Aira’s inner psyche.

What happened to her sister after the wedding… Knowing what happened to her family from that day on, she probably wished for time to remain frozen like this.

Pang-!

Another balloon wrapped around my wrist popped. As far as I knew, a balloon would pop once every four days. Had another four days passed already?

It felt like time flew unusually fast here.

At this point, all the balloons might burst and we’d be unable to leave this place forever.

I had to do something, anything.

So, I cleared the plates off the table where fruits were placed and climbed on top.

Clatter, clang.

Just that action alone drew everyone’s attention to me. Already towering above everyone else, standing on the table made me stick out like an awl in some pocket.

━What is it, what is it?

━I don’t know, maybe he’s going to perform.

Everyone’s gazes were focused on me. Even Aira looked at me, with her still-innocent black eyes reflecting curiosity.

“…….”

Instead of speaking, I snapped my finger.

Seuk-.

Recalling my memories of working part-time while dressed as a mascot, I realize that sometimes, a simple gesture would be enough to attract people’s attention without needing to say a word.

When I thought I had everyone’s attention, I clasped my hands together in a prayer, as if holding a small pigeon egg in my hands—.

━What, what’s he going to do?

━I don’t know, maybe there’s something inside.

As everyone’s curiosity began to rise, I spread out my hands.

Paah-.

Suddenly, a kaleidoscope of butterflies flew out from my hands. Of course, they weren’t real butterflies but colorful lights created by magic.

━Wow, so many butterflies!

━They’re so colorful. Beautiful…. Is it magic?

Everyone was amazed by the colorful spectacle. However, my gaze was fixed straight on Aira.

This was an application of Rank 1 Illumination Magic and Rank 3 Magic Manipulation.

This was what you taught me, Aira.

The first magic you taught me.

Did you remember?

There was no way you wouldn’t remember.

“Lady Aira, please open your eyes.”

Edited by: faker