The dry wind from the east ruffled my hair. They were entangled with their claws and teeth, blocking my view.
"Chloe, across the desert is my father's hometown, right?"
I asked breathlessly as I stared at the endless desert. The raging yellow sand danced with my hair in the wind.
Crossing the vast wilderness and walking past ancient ruins, on the other side of the boundless sea of sand, there is that distant mysterious country - peaceful, beautiful, wealthy, far away from war?
"Yes," the woman said softly, her hair falling softly on her shoulders, "-the country on the other side of the desert, facing Amestris, is where your father once lived."
I raised my head and traced her face. Her back was facing the strong light, and her face was blurred under the hood. I suddenly panicked, as if this person was going to leave me at any time - there was no basis for it, even though I knew she had a warm smile on her lips and was looking at me -
This sudden fear struck me, making me tremble in the heat. I let go of the tightly held clothes and threw myself into the woman's arms.
"Don't—swear, Chloe—don't leave me, don't."
I was shivering and speechless. But Chloe just tightened her arms.
Then, just as I wished, a woman's solemn voice sounded above my head.
"I swear, Master Lister. I, Chloe, will never leave you in this life, never, never -"
Ah, such a gentle voice.
But why, my tears are falling, and I can't stop them no matter what I do——
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I am a sinner. ——Lister
***tips:
①Weekly update. There may be an update on Tuesday depending on the situation.
②Although "Chloe" seems to be the first supporting character... In fact, she does not appear in the entire story.