Chapter 111: A Matter of Mood (2)
"Is it because of this?" I asked and pointed to the split boulder.
Rena bowed her head deeply. "Yes. I want to learn swordsmanship. If you teach me even a little, I will do whatever I can for the rest of my life. If you command me to die, I will."
The atmosphere was too serious.
I stammered, "U-Uh... You were watching?"
Rena nodded with an embarrassed expression. I realized she hadn’t gone to wash but had been secretly watching me from the bushes.
I shrugged slightly.
Clatter.
"This is something I can teach easily. Offering your life... Your life is far more valuable. Never compare it to something like this."
I meant it. If she were to die because of me again, I wouldn’t be able to bear it.
Rena flinched. "Ah..."
Her eyelids trembled slightly. Beneath them, her deep black eyes wavered violently. I could see a storm of emotions raging within her.
"Why? Didn’t you ask me to teach you?" I asked.