Book 2: Chapter 55
I have always thought that the light from a magic lamp is cold. The light produced by magic tech is constantly colder than light produced by natural flames or magic.
It is a wonder that even such a light seemed like the finest brilliance when reflected off the young lady’s scarlet pupils.
I saw myself reflected on her pupils, with a gentle smile – or at least desperately trying to put on a smile.
「What do you mean…?」
「Exactly what I said, my lady. From here on, our paths will be different. Mine leads outside this wall, and yours should stay on this side of the wall—as before.」
「Don’t say that even if it’s a joke!」
「It’s not a joke, or a lie, or a bluff. Thank you, my lady, for seeing me off so far. I have a feeling that my future will be brighter just because you sent me off.」
「Reiji, why… why do you say such a cruel thing?」
To refuse the young lady, while she is pale and trembling, is certainly “cruel”.