Chapter 60: Mysteries Hidden in the Past (1)
Each world has its own unique culture and a unique environment built by its own conditions.
In the endless cycle of reincarnation, Alfred gradually developed an interest.
Investigate and understand the world you live in, and learn about the history of the country or region you live in.
This was done not only out of the researcher's curiosity, but also out of Alfred's own sense of responsibility.
He felt that he had an obligation to remember and not forget the people who had accompanied him through his long years and the world they lived in.
Alfred believed that this was the only thing he could do for his old friends since he had left those worlds through death and was born again as someone else.
"Well, it's a bit strange indeed..."
"What's a little strange, Al?"
Emilia, who had just finished taking a shower, came over wrapped in a bath towel, and just hugged Alfred's neck and put her head on his shoulder.
"Um... Emilia, how about you change your clothes first?"
"Eh? Why~"
Emilia seemed to really not understand what Alfred meant and tilted her head in confusion.
"Why are you still talking about this... You are like this now, and I don't know where to look. Also, Emilia, you are too lacking in shame, aren't you?"
Alfred sighed helplessly.
Emilia, who had just come out of the bath, had a fair skin with a little moisture, like warm jade with a slight blush, which could easily make an adolescent boy fantasize just by looking at her.
Add to that the faint sweet scent coming from her body, and the warm breath that blew onto Alfred's neck because her face was so close...
If he hadn't watched Emilia grow up, he might really have lost control of himself.
"Didn't you always take baths with me before, Al?"
Emilia puffed up her cheeks slightly and retorted in great dissatisfaction.
"That happened when you were very young, right? And didn't you look like a little dragon at that time?"
Alfred complained.
"And after you can transform into a human form, I'll let Tina take a bath with you, right?"
"But it's all the same to me, right? Al, you've shown me all my shameful parts as a dragon, so you have to take responsibility."
Emilia said with a chuckle.
"Or, Al, are you planning on abandoning me again?"
"Since a stupid girl like you has followed me to a place like this, I can't abandon you even if I want to, right?"
Alfred turned around, hugged Emilia gently and said.
From the beginning, he could feel Emilia, who was holding him, trembling slightly.
Maybe he was thinking about himself, or what happened when Tina passed away.
Alfred didn't know why Emilia was afraid, so he could only guess.
"Well, no matter where you go, Al, I will chase you and I will never let you leave me behind."
"It sounds a little scary, but I also hope that you can stay with me forever, Emilia."
Alfred said as he gently rubbed Emilia's head.
"Hmm, hm... let's put it this way then."
Emilia just hid in Alfred's arms and lowered her head as if she was embarrassed.
"Oh yeah, Al, what was that strange thing you just mentioned?"
As if to hide her embarrassment, Emilia tried to change the subject.
"It's just that the time recorded in the historical materials of this world makes people feel a little concerned. All the historical materials record things that happened after the establishment of the empire 1,200 years ago.
As for the history before that, only some mysterious legends remain.”
"It's a bit unnatural indeed..."
Emilia put her fingers on her cheeks, also showing a puzzled expression.
"The life span of humans in this world is relatively long. If the history is only over a thousand years ago, there shouldn't be no historical data left at all, right?"
"I thought there would be something in the Illya Elia Library, but it turns out to be the same as the Imperial Library. However, this is also part of the fun of discovering the truth of history."
“Is this something interesting?”
Emilia was a little confused and asked with a bewildered expression, not understanding.
"It depends on the individual. I once encountered a world whose history was tampered with by a nasty god. As a result, a group of people who originally saved that world were regarded as villains."
Alfred replied with a shrug.
By the way, it was in that world that he was reincarnated as the villain of the game.
At that time, there were also several time travelers with past life experiences who were reincarnated as brave warriors of that world.
With their so-called knowledge of games and their video game computers, coupled with their inexplicable sense of justice and stupidity, they caused Alfred a lot of trouble.
(If I had noticed that earlier, maybe that stupid girl would have… There’s no point in thinking about this now.)
Recalling the memories of that life, Alfred felt a mixture of nostalgia and a bit of guilt.
But fortunately, in this life he is neither a demon king nor the final boss in the game.
Therefore, you should not encounter the same situation as that round of life.
"Al?"
"Sorry, I was distracted for a moment because I was thinking of something."
Alfred stroked Emilia's hair and apologized.
"It doesn't matter. If I meet that guy who left a bad memory for Al again, I will punch him for you, Al."
Emilia smiled and lightly pumped her fists twice.
"If you were older, Emilia, you might really be able to teach that guy a lesson. But it's getting late today, so let's go to bed early."
"Well, I have something to ask Al."
Emilia gently pulled Alfred's sleeve with her hand and stared at her face with her eyes raised.
The standard 45-degree angle, coupled with that charming and sweet voice with a hint of coquettishness.
With this combo, it would be difficult for any man to refuse Emilia's request.
(…This must have been taught to Emilia by Tina, right? That damn girl, why didn’t she teach Emilia something proper…)
"Well, go ahead."
Alfred sighed deeply and decided to just listen to what Emilia was going to say.
"Today, Al, can you hold me to sleep, just like before?"