The Bride Of The Sacred Forest God
Chapter 93. Worrying and Refusing to Regret

This happened before Reda and Ryuunosuke returned.

At the Aragaki residence, he who was still in the room sat looking at ikebana at his desk.

“I really can't stop worrying about it. Why is this heart so worried if something happens to the girl?”

“Since me and him get close like this, it feels like I'm going to feel something isn't right.”

Aragaki's mind was dominated by worry.

“Something that watches him is not that strong, but I'm sure it belongs to stealth as well.”

“Could the gossip that was in the market provoke another demon to hurt him for thinking he was trying to poison me too?”

Ginko came to bring tea and a little snack of fruit and senbei crackers.

“Nushi-sama, I brought you a snack.”

“Come.”

Ginko walks in and delivers a tray of his snacks. Seeing his master seem to force himself to smile, Ginko asked.

“Nushi-sama is fine?”

“I'm fine. Just feeling anxious.”

“I'm sure Reda-sama is okay. Umm, I'm sorry Nushi-sama. Actually Nagi had just left a while ago for fear of hearing the story of Nushi-sama.”

“Nagi can never be set. I knew he would leave too. No problem.” replied the ruler with a smile

Ginko accompanied his master for a while while staring at him drinking tea.

“Nushi-sama, can I ask you something?”

“Sure.”

“How is...feelings Nushi-sama on Reda-sama now?”

Aragaki who was holding her cup was slightly jolted until the tea in her glass slightly moved. Ginko is still not finished with his question.

“Nushi-sama is now aware of reality.”

“About how Reda-sama treats Ryuunosuke so well, more than the girls before. About Reda-sama who follows all the commands from you that are even very difficult though.”

“Regarding his feelings for you being so sincere and his concern without knowing the pain and fatigue for you.is it..is Nushi-sama not wanting to start being honest with yourself and admit that Nushi-sama–”.

“Ginko, I beg you enough. I already understand your point.” Aragaki cuts off the question and curiosity of her servant

But for some reason, Ginko becomes more difficult to keep quiet before getting the answer.

“Nushi-sama, I don't want Nushi-sama to lie to your feelings any more than this.”

“I have that feeling, Nushi-sama. Admit that Nushi-sama is starting to like Reda-sama.”

“All the attention Nushi-sama has given all this time, those gifts and the time both of them..all of it is a sign that you have fallen in love with her.”.

“Fall in love..I have fallen in love with the girl?”

Until now, Aragaki had been very difficult to accept that feeling. But on the other hand, he did admit that the feeling in the chest did not want to go away.

Aragaki wants to be with the girl. At least that's what he feels now.

With a slight sigh, the ruler looked towards his servant, “Do you think there is any point in being honest to this feeling that even still feels like an illusion? I don't understand why I should do it.”

“Because if it gets too late, Nushi-sama will probably regret everything.”

“…”

The sentence was like a thorn to Aragaki.

“I don't want Nushi-sama to regret everything when you just want to admit it. Your love feelings on Reda-sama.I don't want Nushi-sama to regret before saying those feelings to her.”.

Ginko saluted and walked out of the room. The ruler began to look at his teacup while thinking.

[Because if it's too late, Nushi-sama might regret everything]

“Sorry..ya..”.

While waiting for the return of Reda and her little fox, Aragaki kept thinking about Ginko's words.

While Ginko who was in the kitchen replaced the task of the little fox who went shopping began to regret his words.

“Stupid me. Why would I say such a thing to Nushi-sama.”

Just a few minutes after he finished washing all the cooking utensils used and watering the plants in the garden, his fox ears moved and immediately told the master.

“Nushi-sama, they seem to have returned!”

Aragaki tried to calm down and walked from the outside engawa towards the door. At that time, the two of them still did not open the door.

While standing at the front, Aragaki saw Nagi who had just returned and immediately hid behind the sakura tree. Hakuren and Kuroto also arrived.

As the door opened, the girl he was waiting for was surprised to see herself standing in front and waiting.

“Nushi-sama? Ginko-sama too..”.

Hearing that voice, Aragaki calmed down a little. She also saw how happy her little fox was to bring a few boxes and directly approach her.

“Aragaki-sama, look look! Ryuunosuke bought aburage! Lots of aburage for lunch today. Ryuunosuke happy~”

“Thank God. Bring it immediately to the kitchen for lunch yes.” said Aragaki replied while giving elusan to the fox

Ginko helps Reda carry all her groceries shortly after her little fox comes in first.

“You're home. How was the purchase?” ask Aragaki softly

“We...We really helped with the money. Thank you very much, Nushi-sama.”

Hearing the girl's reply, Aragaki consciously hugged her directly.

“I'm worried about you. Thank goodness you're okay.”

That's what happened.

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Now, in his room…

Aragaki and her four servants were talking seriously.

“I want to hear everything you found while following them both.”

Nagi looked at the two tengu and finally said everything she felt as she followed the two.

“Aragaki-sama, this might be surprising but now I understand why you are so anxious. Indeed someone followed them secretly and it seemed like it was a demon.”

“However, I cannot know his figure. The aroma is also very thin, like being aware of my existence before I came and she disappeared.”

“No wonder if Hakuren and Kuroto who have strong eyes cannot know.”

“His figure is like a transparent form and he cannot be seen by ordinary stealth eyes.”

“So.” Aragaki was worried

Hakuren and Kuroto prostrate, “We apologize for our inability to execute your orders, Aragaki-sama.”

“No, you guys have done your best. I'm glad you guys know something. Thank you.”

Aragaki saw Nagi back, “Nagi, thank you very much.”

Nagi smiled, then became serious again. “Aragaki-sama, regarding its aroma.I still remember the thin scent of stealth that follows Reda-sama and the little fox.”.

“You remember?” ask Ginko to Nagi

“Still. At least, smelled like the smell of water and.there is a very familiar aroma in my nose. I forgot what the scent was, but the scent was so familiar.”

Aragaki nodded.

After he finished hearing all the reports from his servants, Aragaki asked them to always be vigilant and keep an eye around his house.

Aragaki who returned alone after her loyal servants left, walked towards the garden. Using his spiritual power as a top-tier demon, he put up a barrier.

“Reimei no kekkai (dawn barrier)”

A light appeared from under Aragaki's feet. Along with the circle containing the sakanagi (a mantra in onmyouji), the entire area of Aragaki residence and the forest around the place was covered by a barrier.

The barrier made by the ruler has the power to ward off all kinds of things that are related from the outside and directly destroy it if touched by other demons.

“I restrict this place to only my servants and those who get my permission.”

“As long as it is not the girl who opens the door or exits this place, including going into the forest, she will be safe and this barrier will not be destroyed.”

“I made this barrier to protect her, so it's best that she should know this.”

“That village girl must no longer leave this place until I find the source of the figure who followed her.”

The ruler walked from the garden to the kitchen. When she arrived at the kitchen, she saw the girl dancing with her little fox.

“Reda-sama, his aburage is many. Horee~Ryuunosuke wants to eat this now. La~la~la~”

“Ahaha, yes. Stop dancing first yes.”

Reda took out a small plate and chopsticks. He gave three pieces of aburage to his little fox.

“Huwaaa~tasteful!” the little fox's saliva had already dripped. Reda cleaned it without feeling disgusted, like a real mother.

“Eat don't mess yeah. Keep this a secret from Nushi-sama and others that Ryuunosuke ate first, yes.”

The little fox looked delighted and immediately ate his aburage. How happy the little fox was. He even gave a little of his aburage to his beloved girl.

The sight looked so beautiful in the eyes of the ruler.

Unknowingly, the ruler so witnessed the warm scene and forgot his purpose to the kitchen to give a warning to the girl.

Aragaki recalled Ginko's message.

[I don't want Nushi-sama to regret everything when you just want to admit it. Your feelings of love towards Reda-sama.I don't want Nushi-sama to regret before saying those feelings to her].

Aragaki's chest feels tight.

“Do I have to confess this feeling to her. At the time my worry is now greater than my feelings.”

“But...I also don't want to regret it.”.

“I don't want to regret for being late aware of all that.”

Aragaki chose to leave the kitchen and walked towards the inside of her house.

With an agitated and fearful heart, the ruler who was still embarrassed admitted his feelings chose to be silent in order to protect the girl.

“I just need to find out who the figure is trying to watch him. After that, I will..say everything to the girl.”.

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