ushernet Chapter 61 - 60: Night Stay
Chapter 61 - 60: Night Stay
Two hours had passed since Mira left Lunatic Lake. She was currently looking at the sky while standing on a grassy hill with a stream flowing nearby. She had relieved herself in the stream, and was replenishing the lost hydration with apple ale. The sky was a distant blue, with specks of clouds that slowly changed shape like playdough in the hands of children.
There was a gentle breeze caressing Mira's cheek like a gentle hand, completing the scene of a calm afternoon.
She lay with her back against Pegasus, the wind whispering into her ears as birds and small animals gathered around them, which Mira petted and let her heart at ease.
「So peaceful…」
Mira was compelled to voice those thoughts, which Pegasus agreed to with a neigh, followed by many chirps. It was so peaceful there that even the multitude of small animals gathered there were calm and quiet. Mira enjoyed an entire hour like that before she climbed back on Pegasus' back and they took off.
The sky turned a bright orange before the sun vanished behind the horizon, shrouding the sky in darkness. Stars overtook the sky as its rulers, twinkling as lanterns were lit on the ground as well. Under that dim light, Mira spotted a large building that stood out in the distance.
「We're getting close now.」
Mira spoke to Pegasus, clinging to his neck while her eyes focused ahead. The darkness made it hard to make out any railroads, but the number of lights told her it was a rather lively city. Silverside was a large city, though not as big as the capital Lunatic Lake. Most of its success was due to the station built there.
When Pegasus arrived at Silverside, they headed straight towards the large building. Mira had wanted to walk around and get acquainted with the city first, but since they arrived later than expected she decided it was best to just
「I have a little sister you see. She has long hair just like you, so I would often help her like this. Ah, can I use this ribbon?」
Her voice took a softer tone, probably as she thought of her sister. Mira nodded and handed over the ribbon that tied her twin tails earlier.
「Now you just get this over here and… there, you should be okay now.」
Her beautifully arranged hair was fastened with the ribbon. Mira felt it with her hands, looking satisfied with the result.
「Mm, this feels much more comfortable. Thanks.」
Mira turned around to thank her, but she quickly found herself face to face with the embodiment of motherhood.
「You're welcom-eh? What happened?」
The lady tilted her head noticing Mira was acting strange and restless, and when she followed Mira's wavering gaze…
「Ahh, I get it now. You're also a bit precocious I guess.」
「Huh?! How did you arrive at that?!」
The lady found out what made Mira so uncomfortable, so she leaned forward and examined Mira's chest from closer. Meanwhile, Mira was confused as to how she had arrived at that conclusion, her gaze wavering around even more.
「I can see why it would bother someone your age. But don't worry! If they're this size at your age, I'm sure they'll grow much bigger in the future.」
The lady stood upright again, placing her hands on Mira's shoulders while reassuring her for the future.
「Ahh, mm, thanks for that…」
Thinking about it more, it was obvious no one would think a girl as cute as Mira was ogling someone's chest. With that late realization, Mira replied in relief while also staring at her chest and forcing herself to keep her next thoughts silent.
(Though I'm already the embodiment of perfection now!)
Thinking that, Mira puffed her chest with confidence.