Chapter 253
The spirit’s mention was what made him appreciate the story more.
The daughter beside him now possessed a spirit’s tear and that Forest was protected in name of a spirit.
’... It may seem foolish... But if a spirit truly rests there... the spirits may protect my child as we Sylfinnier have protected its Forest’s nature...’ — Orland thought with hope.
"Since I believe one must protect who one loves... Your Father thinks of this legend as a beautiful testimony of the unlimited lengths one could reach to protect those beloved to us." — The Duke honourably taught the child what he wanted her to also have as belief.
"!" — Nodding to it immediately, Marianne agreed as the foreigner also responded inside. — ’That’s right! I’ve had this belief since before coming here, mister. One must protect and make them happy, so one also can be happy! Do you see, Marianne? Even the duke knows this! Haha. Ain’t he clever~?’
"You think so too, dear?" — Delighted at her eagerness, Orland inquired.
’Yes. I’ve been teaching this to your daughter, so this legend is perfect for her to remember it~’
Happy for the tale told, Marianne’s consensus resounded and was conveyed to the Duke. Ultimately giving her Father the impulse to say why he felt more for the tale aloud.
"I believe it is perfect to visit the Forest House now... My child possesses a spirit’s tear. You hold a kind of link with one through it... The Forest House... It may as well be a protected nest for the lovers in the legend. A place where the spirit remains peaceful..."
"..."
"If we visit now... Your spirit may also remain peaceful, sweetie."
Orland’s words could easily be referring to the tear Marianne was the owner of... Yet inside... Orland alluded to his Child’s spirit.