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"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.
"Yes!" Rena replied.
"Well, is there something wrong?"
"No! Thank you! Truly, thank you!"
Rena bowed deeply, and she rose to formally bow.
I reached out and stopped her by grabbing her head.
Blocked mid-bow, Rena looked at me with puzzled eyes.
"Don’t bow your head," I commanded. "You are my companion. You don’t need to bow to anyone."
Rena’s gaze wavered even more, and her hands trembled slightly. She looked as if she couldn’t quite understand what...
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