Leaning against his broad chest, the fiery mana flowed in, and my body naturally warmed up. At first, I felt awkward, but soon I realized that this was a first-class seat and became satisfied.

‘Right! It’s the first-class seat to another estate!’
Since only the two of us couldn’t go alone, three knights and two servant assistants joined us.

“Well then, please go safely.”

With the butler’s farewell, Hadel gave the command to depart. At first, I was immersed in Hadel’s warmth, but when the castle gate opened, and I saw the unfamiliar scenery unfold before my eyes, my buttocks couldn’t help but bounce, and I couldn’t contain my excitement.

I blushed a lot, and in my excitement, I shouted, “Finally, I’m outside!”

I felt so good that I didn’t even feel the cold. Somehow, even the air brushing against my cheeks felt different.

“Stay still.”

Concerned about me, Hadel grabbed my waist tightly, and I tried hard to sit quietly, suppressing my excitement.

‘Ah, but it’s so exciting. Really, I’m thrilled.’

Hadel’s gaze went up to my cheeks, which were blushing like peaches. He chuckled and said, “I’m glad you like it.”

“Of course!”

Compared to the forest where I used to cry alone, it was like heaven in Hadel’s castle, but still, I wanted to see the vast world. To be precise, I wanted to see the world that had changed after my death.

‘If only statues of comrades who fought together in the war were erected. I might laugh and wave a ship in joy.’

Didn’t I laugh once in the study? It was after seeing the records of Magician Yulnisia, who had earnestly advised me to eat bugs and was now recorded as a genius magician.

‘Just seeing a peaceful world will make me happy.’

And now that I was outside, the feeling of openness was different. I wandered around, humming a tune. The trees covered with snow stretched out endlessly.

“They say there’s a small festival going on because it’s winter. It might be nice to see it together.”

Hadel’s voice explaining about Nerris gradually faded. Hadel spoke with a somewhat depressed tone.

“If you go and see, you’ll understand, but my estate is really nothing special. It’s just large and barren. Beasts keep appearing too.”

I couldn’t empathize with that. I shook my head.

“You’re managing that estate to protect people from Ice Beasts. And compared to the forest where I used to live, your castle is like a paradise.”

“…….”

To my response, Hadel fell silent.

‘Hadel seems unusually contemplative since earlier. Must be nervous.’

It was evidence that he was saying things he usually didn’t. After fidgeting with his fingers for a moment, I offered another word.

“Since I’m by your side, don’t worry too much.”

“…Okay.”

Hadel’s response was lukewarm. Wondering what else to say to comfort Hadel, I soon faced the wind again.

At first, I was excited, but the excitement quickly subsided. It was because the same scenery repeated continuously. Plus, there was the vibrating movement of the horses.

‘I’m sleepy.’
I let out a big yawn. Without me saying anything, Hadel increased the speed of the horse. We rode for quite a long time, but the end of the forest was still not in sight.

‘I must have been too excited at first. It’s natural that it takes more than a day.’

At some point, my head started nodding forward. As if it would hit the horse’s mane, my body swayed precariously, and Hadel pulled me towards him.

“You can sleep.”

Hadel’s voice sounded like a lullaby, lower than average. Along with that, I could feel the warmth of Hadel’s body against mine.

‘No, I can’t. I really need to sleep.’

As I relaxed, darkness quickly engulfed me.

The pink hair, shaking like writing with a large brush, disappeared in an instant, leaving only limp clothes.

The companions who were moving together were all surprised and slowed down the speed of their horses.

“No, what about the young lady?”

“She really was a Jokjebi!”

By kissing, I could turn back into a human, but it was more convenient to be a Jokjebi for riding.

Hadel stopped the horse and put the scattered clothes into the bag. Now, there was only one white Jokjebi left, peacefully dozing off.

“Kkyu kkyu.”

Marian, who was shivering frequently even when riding a horse, seemed to be particularly restless today.

‘Is it too cold?’

Hadel, who was on the horse, picked up Marian. When he held him, the shivering felt even stronger.

‘If I put him inside my clothes…’

Without thinking, Hadel blushed.

‘Am I the only one aware of this?’