The Bride Of The Sacred Forest God
Chapter 46. A Tearful Sacred Feel

That afternoon, not only was Aragaki's heart broken but all of her loyal servants felt.

Once the master had moved away, they immediately ran towards Reda.

“Reda-sama, are you hurt?”

Hakuren became the first person to approach her after she managed to move her legs back.

He knelt down and looked at Reda who was hugged by Ryuunosuke.

“Hiks..Reda-sama, forgive me. Hiks, forgive Ryuunosuke..”.

The little fox apologized while crying very loudly. He did not loosen his handrails and continued to hug her without taking it off.

Wet clothes and a sore body were felt by the girl. His heart was so shocked that he did not know that tears had already been shed. Reda cried without her noticing and put on a smile as if she could lie to everyone there.

“Ryuunosuke, I'm fine. Look at me, I'm not crying so Ryuunosuke also don't cry.”

“Reda-sama..” Ginko who heard that was so shrewd.

Not only Ginko but Nagi and Kuroto look very sorry.

“Who do you want to fool, village girl?” muttered Nagi slowly

Reda continued to seduce her little fox to stop crying as she herself continued to shed tears. Of course it was not heard by his little fox.

Hakuren began to open his mouth with a feeling of fear.

“I feel there is something strange because Aragaki-sama is no longer following Reda-sama and Ryuunosuke.”

“Eh?” Ryuunosuke looked towards Hakuren

“Aragaki-sama has actually been following you since morning. He keeps watching you until you finally get inside and don't come out for a few minutes.”

“When you guys came out, the four of us didn't see Aragaki-sama following you guys again so I was a little suspicious. I decided to go see her secretly.”

“Nearly half an hour he stood in front of the two flower decorations and not long after that he threw it out with emotion.”

“...!!” Ryuunosuke. He realized that all the anger was likely due to what he said while talking to Reda in front of Aragaki's room.

[Aah! Ryuunosuke who gave it to Aragaki-sama with the help of Nagi-sama and Ginko-sama!]

[But, Nushi-sama doesn't like my scent? If he had smelled my hand there, he would have thrown it away and scolded you]

[Don't worry! Ryuunosuke, Nagi-sama and Ginko-sama have already outsmarted him so that Aragaki-sama does not know]

[Didn't Reda-sama make it for the offering for Aragaki-sama? He liked it very much. Reda-sama already made Aragaki-sama smile, so don't worry]

[My little fox is so sweet. Thank you so much for doing this for me]

[Ehehe~don't cry, Reda-sama. Ryuunosuke will support Reda-sama so that Aragaki-sama will accept you]

The fox trembled more and more and cried louder. He felt that the efforts of his beloved girl ended in futility because of her actions.

“Hiks..pardon Ryuunosuke, this is all Ryuunosuke's fault! Reda-sama, hiks..forgive me!”

Hearing Hakuren's testimony, Nagi and Ginko turn pale. Kuroto saw the hands of his two friends trembling.

“What are you doing?! What are you doing and what does it have to do with that village girl to make Aragaki-sama angry?!” Kuroto was already emotional

Nagi explained it in a stammer. Hearing that explanation, Hakuren and Kuroto who did not know anything became shocked.

“You really lied to Aragaki-sama!!” yell Kuroto

“We have no choice. In addition..” Nagi saw the village girl who was sitting while crying unconsciously by herself

A look full of regret and pity was shown by Nagi. “I'm just trying to help him.” Nagi said in a soft tone.

“Akh!” Kuroto ruffled her hair and was confused. He kicked a bowl shard nearby while swearing, “Fuck you bottom!”

Hakuren sees Reda with pity and pity.

“Reda-sama, is that how you feel about our master? I'm sorry I couldn't give you any help. I'm really sorry.”

The little fox looked at the beautiful face of the village girl who was shedding tears but could still smile blushing. Bak wanted to show a false feeling of happiness, Reda smiled at her little fox.

“All will be fine, Ryuunosuke. Smile yes.”

“Hiks..”.

Ryuunosuke's little hands began to rub both cheeks of the poor girl and he was immediately startled. “Reda-sama, hiks..don't lie to yourself. It's Ryuunosuke's fault. Hiks.do not endure the pain alone. Hiks..”

That little fox sentence made the beautiful girl speechless. Her tears were dripping more and more and she realized instantly that her heart was breaking.

The little fox and the girl hugged each other and cried loudly together.

“God, is this your path and answer to all my prayers? Is this all the answer to my prayers and hopes? Can't melt the heart of my loved one even if it's just a little?”

That afternoon, Reda and Ryuunosuke are weeping and brought by Aragaki's four loyal servants into a room. The room looks like a room that is usually used to receive guests or relax.

Ginko gives warm tea and peels the fruit for both.

“Reda-sama, have you improved? Here, drink first.”

“I'm sorry. I'm fine, Ginko-sama. Moreover, I was ordered not to drink or eat anything from this place like Nushi-sama's command.”

“...” Ginko speechless. “Even at a time like this, he still obeys Nushi-sama's orders.”

Everyone who heard the girl's reply could do nothing. That thing is reality

and they themselves heard it.

“This girl has no intention to leave Aragaki-sama's order in the slightest. That one was already very bad for him. Why would he still be willing to hold on for Aragaki-sama to such an extent? He could die prematurely!” nagi said in her heart

Hakuren tries to seduce Reda into drinking her tea, but no matter what happens the girl still won't do it. He really clung to what the ruler said.

“I'm sorry, these clothes are wet and dirty. After this, I'll go back and cook for lunch. Nushi-sama must be hungry.”

“No need. Today, Reda-sama does not need to work. Rest.”

“Tapi–”

“Go home! Go back to that old hut and don't go to this place until tomorrow. Rest and think nothing. After all, Aragaki-sama is not here. He left and likely won't be back today.”

“Why?” Reda was surprised to hear Kuroto's words

“Because tomorrow is the anniversary of the death of our friends, including the late mother of the little fox. He will stay overnight outside of each memorial and will be back tomorrow night.”

Reda looked at her bowed little fox. The little fox sat next to him without even letting go of his hand from the Reda clothes he was clutching.

“Reda-sama, hiks..” she cried again.

Reda gently stroked her head and ears that were down.

“Ryuunosuke, rest yes. I also still have a promise for you to make ikebana decorations. We make it tomorrow after the break. Tomorrow morning, Ryuunosuke can give it to Nushi-sama and pray for your mother.”

“Hiks..forgive Ryuunosuke, Reda-sama. Because of Ryuunosuke, everything failed! Because of Ryuunosuke, Reda-sama's attempt to make Aragaki-sama smile is all ruined! I'm sorry..I'm really sorry!”

Hearing that, the girl's eyes began to tear up. Hugging her little fox, she said many things in her heart.

“Ryuunosuke, it's not your fault. It's all because I'm too greedy and selfish.”

“I was the one who was too presumptuous without realizing my position as the possessor of the filthy blood of my ancestors. I was the one who was wrong for thinking of making Nushi-sama smile.”

“I should have realized my position. I should never have thought of being accepted by him.”

“I...love Nushi-sama without permission and this is what I got. It wasn't Ryuunosuke's fault. This is the answer of the gods. The answer that this feeling of my love is something dirty.”

“It should be. This despicable me must not love a Guardian God like Nushi-sama. I'm just a dirty man in his eyes and until ever, I'll stay dirty for him. Don't blame yourself, Ryuunosuke.”

“...” the four maids were in shock and looked very sliced. So softly Reda's voice when saying it proves she is so sick.

“It's not true! Reda-sama is worthy of Aragaki-sama! Reda-sama should be Aragaki-sama's bride! Mother.mom also supports you! Mother also supports Reda-sama.huwaaa. Why doesn't Aragaki-sama understand?!”

Ryuunosuke's words carrying his mother further made the four Aragaki servants sick.

After tired of crying, the little fox finally fell asleep on his own. Reda returned to the old hut while holding onto her claustrophobic chest.

Arriving at the hut, he immediately fell helplessly down on the tatami. As all his strength was gone, only tears dripped down the old tatami floor.

“Hiks...hiks..huwaa..

The crying broke back.

“I love Nushi-sama. It's not just a false feeling, God. I really love her. It hurts so much. Is...is there really no chance for me to get a smile from him?”

“Am I really going to die carrying this pain and wound?” 

With a trembling mouth, the girl muttered something.

“Nushi...-sama, Reda loves you. Reda loves you very much. Allow Reda to get a smile from you, Nushi-sama. I love you, I love you..hiks..”.

Along with the tears that trickled down, the clear sky turned cloudy. It was as if the sky was crying along with the feelings of the poor beautiful girl.

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