As she heard I was leaving, Sophina’s eyes opened widely, showing concern.
「Wh-why? Onii-chan」
「I’m just going out to gather some food」
I said with a calm expression.
「But it’s dangerous inside the forest!」
「It’s alright, I don’t have any intentions of fighting. I’ll only go to the river to gather some fish」
Due to the fish being too irresistible and delicious, I acted stubborn and didn’t change my answer.
I want to eat that fish~ ah, no good, some drool came out.
「But, it’s night right now, and the people in the village said that it’s dangerous at night in the forest…」
「Sophina also goes at night in the forest, right?」
「B, but… there is a reason for …」
Sophina answered with a sour face as if she had eaten a bug.
「What’s wrong? Why does Sophina want to stop me that much? 」
Then, Sophina’s face became a little red and while lowering her face to the ground.
「Bec… because I’m worried for Onii-chan that he might get injured.」
I was touched by the words of Sophina.
In my entire life, I wonder if I’ve ever received such kind and caring words before? I don’t think so, because no one on earth was ever worried about me like Sophina is right now.
「Thank you, Sophina. But even though I’m alone in this forest, I would’t get injured that easily. You have to trust me. On the other hand, Sophina is so kind! Worrying for nothing about someone like me」
「But, o-o-Onii-chan is kinder.」
Being verbal with my compliments seems to give me an uneasy feeling, my body trembling for some reason.
But Sophina is practically an angel incarnate; soft hearted, caring and compassionate. I’m pretty sure that she would be popular with her appearance. Moreover, the man she decides to marry and share her life with in the future would definitely live a life filled with happiness and joy.
「Well, since Sophina is worried, I’ll be more cautious than usual. I’m expecting the words
“Welcome back” when I return. I also want to see the cute face of Sophina when your mother wakes up, all healthy and no sign of her illness.」
The sides of my lips crept upwards as I smiled under the hood.
「U…un, I understand. But don’t be reckless, Onii-chan!」
Sophina’s cheeks are still welled up with red roses, her expression adorable.
「Okay, well then, I’ll be going now, so make sure to properly look after your mother!」
「I know, Onii-chan. Take care」
The voice of Sophina echoed behind me as I closed the door.
Hoy! Hey! What happened to me!
I’ve become cocky because I’ve never saved people before…
Moreover, patting Sophina’s head, and what the heck was that “Show me your angel like smiling face”!
Waaa, That is too embarrassing! Aaaaaaaaahh, I don’t care, I don’t care anymore!
Fish, fish… Alright, lets go get the fish.