Book 8: Chapter 26
“Dear, is it really all right for you to stay behind alone? How about I stay behind, too? With me protecting you, we’ll be more assured.”
Nier rubbed her lips and looked at me with a gaze of concern. I looked at Nier, who just came out from the blanket and was lying on my chest.
‘I do feel that you’re worried about me, but you’ve got some sticky liquid on the tip of your tongue, you know…? How do you expect me to reply to you in this state…? I have just entered sage mode, so don’t ask me this sort of legitimate question…’
‘I was too careless… I never thought Nier could still do this sort of stuff when she was pregnant!’
I gently stroked Nier’s tummy and softly replied, “How can you protect me in this state? It’s safest for you to be with Mom. Your safety is more important than mine right now. I’ve got Valkyries around me. Are you still worried? Don’t forget that you personally trained them.”
“But…” Nier looked at me a little sadly then sighed after a pause. She looked at me a little upset and went on, “Truthfully… I just wanted to go with you… But it’s safest for you to stay in the city, so… so… you should stay here, Dear.”
“Sorry, Nier.”
I gave her a kiss on her lips then apologetically stroked her head and softly added, “I can’t keep you company this time, Nier. There’s nothing I can do about it, though. Once everything is over, I’ll keep you company, I promise.”
“Uhm… All right.”