I was accidentally injured by God and I just want to be an ordinary person

"...Your Majesty, Phoebus, I cannot accept this gift, but I would like to receive something else in its place."

"Something else?"

Sure enough, when Ella refused, Fuos was about to interrupt, but when he heard the second half of the words, he slowly sat down again, and the deep voice of a middle-aged man sounded.

"What does Lady Elelaya expect?"

"what……"

It’s over.

This was Ella's first thought. Although she thought of using other items instead, she couldn't think of any suitable items. If she asked for something of extremely low value, Fuos would definitely think it was wrong and force the mineral vein on her.

[But the problem is that I can't find anything that can replace it! ]

Ella in my mind kept scratching her head and shouting, pursing her lips tightly, and frantically searching for a suitable object.

"Your Highness, Fukagan, you can't go in!"

"trouble."

"Your Highness Fukagan, Your Highness Fukagan!"

While Ella was thinking, there was a commotion outside. Shen Gan forced his way past the guards and went straight into the hall. Completely ignoring the gazes of the people around him, he squeezed in between Ella and the round table. With Fuos' mouth wide open, full of shock, panic and "ah ah" sounds, he sat directly on Ella's thighs.

This posture reminded Ella of the time when she and her relatives' children took a bath in the bathtub during Chinese New Year.

Despite his unusually bold and completely out-of-character behavior, Fukagan appeared remarkably calm.

"As for the price, I will be there. I will go to the Demon Tribe with you, Senior, as a gift to the Demon Tribe on behalf of Dragon Island."

"How dare you, Fukagan—Lord Elelaya, I will let this rude person leave immediately. Please don't blame me—"

Fios stood up, his eyes filled with anger and anxiety.

But Shen Gan's actions saved Ella from crisis.

It took her two seconds to react. After saying sorry to Shen Gan in her heart, Ella put her hands around Shen Gan's slender waist and placed them on her thighs. Then she buried her head in Shen Gan's brown ponytails and took a deep breath. The vanilla aroma that instantly filled her lungs made Ella feel like every cell in her body was shouting - no matter from which angle you look at it, the two of them are very intimate.

Looking up, Ella said seriously.

"Hmm... this is fine, yeah, no problem. I think this is much better than before, I'm very satisfied. However, this isn't an object, but an idea that I possess my own will. In other words, if Fukagan ever wants to return to the Dragon Clan, I won't stop him."

"How can this be? This is so unfair to Lady Elelaya!"

"This is the outcome I hope for, Your Majesty Phoos. If you insist on this, I have no choice but to leave Dragon Island now."

Very cooperatively, Lotte and Camisia took a step forward and made preparations to leave.

After staring at Shen Gan and hesitating for a long time, Fuos slowly nodded and sat back in the wooden chair.

"...Well, since that's what Lady Elelaya wishes... Fukagan, don't cause trouble for Lady Elelaya. You are the representative of our dragon race."

"I will, uncle."

Although there was no expression on Shen Gan's face, Ella could feel that Shen Gan, who was being held in her arms, was twisting slightly and looked embarrassed.

"If this continues, it'll become a joke. Let's leave quickly."

After coughing twice, Ella let go of Shen Gan with a little regret, stood up, and bowed to Fuos.

"I have other things to attend to, so I will take my leave now, Your Majesty Phoos."

"Well, I have to go take care of the festival as well. When does Lady Elelaya plan to leave for the Holy Academy?"

"The Holy Academy... after my other companion wakes up. She used magic beyond her level before, and she hasn't woken up yet. I want to wait until she wakes up before we return to the Holy Academy together."

Having said that, Ella couldn't help but lower her brows, and a gloomy look appeared on her face.

Because of the "Spirit Summoning" magic, Iris used the fifth-level "Star Elemental Strike" beyond her level. Not only did her level regress by one level, but she also showed no signs of waking up in three days. If I don't wait until she wakes up, the rest of my time will only be filled with guilt, so I have to take care of her personally until she wakes up.

"Is that so? Then please inform me when Lady Elelaya leaves."

"Yes, I will. Tina, you can stay here and choose a room. We will visit you regularly."

"Yes, Your Highness Ella."

After hearing Tina's reply as she stood up and bowed politely, Ella nodded and walked towards the room where Iris was accommodated, leading Camisia, Lotte, and Fukagan, who were already prepared.

"Senior, you're really terrible."

As they walked out of the palace, Shen Gan, who was standing behind them, poked Ella's waist and whispered.

Chapter 90: Epilogue

*创世纪6187年1月10日 上午9:11分 龙岛本岛『赫尔卡尔』

It was the morning of the third day after Tina was captured. The refreshing sunlight that belonged only to Dragon Island streamed into the room through the window. Dust particles swam in the golden light. Apart from the festive voices outside, the room was completely quiet, so quiet that even breathing could be heard clearly.

Sitting on the edge of the bed, Ella sighed softly.

『Low-level identification』

"...Even though his health is at full capacity, he's still unconscious..."

Looking at Iris, who was lying on the bed with silky silver hair and a delicate face like a doll, Ella began to hum softly.

The biggest problem he faced now was Iris, who had not yet woken up. If she had fallen into a coma for other reasons, he would probably have just been concerned, but Iris was like this entirely because of him. If he had not concealed his strength, causing Iris to think that he was killed by Jörmungandr, Iris would not have been so furious as to use the "Spirit Summoning" magic that would cause her level to regress.

“How can I wake up…?”

Of course there is a way to wake her up, but that involves using magic to forcibly wake her up. If you cast it lightly when you have never used this kind of magic before, it may cause irreparable serious consequences. So now I can only wait for Iris to wake up on her own.

She stretched out her small hands and gently held Iris's delicate fingertips that were exposed. The palms of a 16-year-old girl were a circle larger than hers. No matter who saw it, they would think that Iris was her sister.

“Mmmmm…”

He tapped the back of Iris's smooth hand with his fingertips with some uneasiness. Although the soft touch made his heart flutter, he didn't have the room to think about it that way now. If Iris couldn't wake up, he would have no face to go anywhere else.

"……Um……"

"Um?"

The cold hand that was holding her suddenly twitched, and Ella immediately stood up from the chair.

Iris, who had been lying in bed, slowly opened her eyes, and her green eyes, dimmed by coma, reflected in Ella's eyes.

"here it is……?"

“I…Iris, that’s great—”

Tears flowed uncontrollably from the corners of her eyes, and with an inappropriate heavy nasal tone, Ella hugged the half-lying Iris.

"I thought... I thought you would never wake up..."

"Hmm—eh? Ella-chan? Are you okay?"

Although she didn't know what was going on, Iris still sat up and hugged Ella who was crying in her arms. She had never seen someone crying in her arms before, so she felt a little at a loss. Recalling the scenes she had seen before, she gently patted Ella's slender back with awkward movements.

"If I remember correctly, I used the 'Spirit of the Soul' spell, and Ella-chan was probably knocked off the wall by Jörmungandr. Why is she fine?"

He didn't say that this was "heaven" or anything like that. Whether it was the warm touch on his body or the salty and humid air unique to the island, it all proved that he was still on Dragon Island. It was just that neither of them looked injured now, especially Ella, who should have been dead. She could still behave so energetically. Normally, even if she survived, she would become a disabled person with all the functions of her limbs lost.

As if she remembered something, Ella, who was sobbing softly, slowly broke free from Iris, stood up straight, and murmured with her head down.

"Actually... I've been hiding something..."

"What's the matter? If Ella-chan is actually very strong, then there's no need to say more, okay?"

"Eh?"

Having her lines guessed in advance, Ella's face, which had been twitching constantly, showed an incredible expression. An adorable surprise that was enough to make anyone fall for her leaked from the corner of her mouth. It was as if she had suffered a heavy blow. Ella's mouth kept opening and closing, and it took her a long time to form a word.

“W-why…”

With a small sigh, Iris tried to stretch her body, then pulled Ella back to her seat.

"Isn't this obvious? Whether it's the brooch that grants immunity to all mental magic, or the fact that he's a demon yet can use the 'Spirit of the Gods' royal family,' or the fact that the magic doesn't seem to be cast by chanting at all, I did think it might be due to some item given by the previous Demon King, but considering he's over 20 levels behind and still acting so calm, it seems he must have been very powerful from the beginning. If he can't always appear at his strongest, then if he doesn't have multiple personalities like Camisia, then he possesses magic similar to 'Spirit of the Gods', right?"

Iris crossed her chest with one hand and supported her chin with the other hand. A cunning gleam flashed in her green eyes. Even though she was half lying on the hospital bed, there was still a dangerous aura in her eyes.

But there was still a big gap between Iris's inference and the facts. In order to prevent this situation from happening again in the future, Ella continued to add hesitantly.

"No, actually..."

When Ella was about to say the rest, she suddenly felt a cold and soft touch on her lips - Iris put her right index finger on her mouth.

Then, she moved her face close and pressed her forehead against his own. The airflow generated by her breath hit the side of his face, making him feel itchy.

"You don't have to say it. Ella-chan must have her own reasons for not wanting to talk. If you lose the mystery, communication will be less fun, right?"

"But, but, Iris was demoted this time, you know? Don't you blame me?"

With their foreheads pressed together, Ella's worried face showed the expression of a criminal about to be judged. It was really bad to demote someone because of a misunderstanding.

He felt fingertips brushing against his chin and neck, and Iris's cold fingers brushed across the side of his face. Finally, he raised his head and looked up at Iris who was looking down at him. The ambiguous breath that was originally slapping on his face became hot, as if to suck him in, and his green eyes like a deep pool exuded charm.

"Blame? Of course I blame you. I've suffered a whole level of damage. If I were to pay you back—"

Iris's mature face gradually enlarged in his field of vision, until it was so close that he could even feel the warmth from her skin. But now Iris was lifting his chin up somewhat forcefully, and he had no way or ability to avoid it.

—If this satisfies Iris...

The sound of heartbeats kept coming out from the body, which made people feel so ashamed that they wanted to crawl into the ground. In the quiet room, two cherry-colored lips gradually moved closer. Iris's long eyelashes touched her eyes, making Ella close her eyes involuntarily. Finally, the two perfect faces blessed by God came into contact with each other.

“Hmm—”

The low nasal sound overlapped with the sound of lips touching, and the body that was trembling and feverish gradually calmed down.

It was a gentle, almost ritualistic kiss that involved only a touch.

The only place on the body that can feel something is the tip of the nose.

The development was completely different from what she had expected, and Ella opened her eyes wide in surprise.

"Eh? Why?"

Letting go of Ella, Iris, with a slightly flushed face, waved her hand pretending to be relaxed, licked the corner of her mouth, and her expression turned into a playful one.

"Why? Did Ella-chan think I would take your first kiss? I don't want to give my first kiss to someone who didn't say 'I like you'. But Ella-chan tastes a little salty, is it because of your tears?"

“Is… is that so…”

For some reason, a slight feeling of disappointment rose in my heart, but it was quickly washed away by Iris's next words.

"Well, if Ella-chan is willing, I don't mind. But the premise is that Ella-chan is willing—well, do your best, Ella-chan."

It seemed as if I saw Iris's smile from the heart. If I remember correctly, this must be the first time I saw Iris smile with neat and white teeth showing.

"Eh? Come on? What do you mean by come on?"

"Just figure it out yourself. If Lotte-chan and Fuka-chan knew about this, they would definitely hate me, hehe."

Iris indulged herself in uncontrollable and intoxicating laughter. Perhaps she remembered something, and she coughed twice lightly, retracting her unguarded smile. She turned her eyes to the side and spoke in a casual tone.

"That's right, even though it seems impossible, if Ella-chan gets rejected one day, please come to me."

"Eh... I don't know what Iris meant by rejection... but will you comfort me then?"

Ella's question made Iris focus her attention on the small figure beside her again, and she spoke softly and gently in a tone as if coaxing a child to sleep.

"Well, I'll use all my knowledge and gentle voice to tease Ella-chan with all my might."

Realizing that Ella's expression was controlled by her words, Iris once again showed an unguarded smile, with a hint of doting in her eyes.

"Ah, don't look at me like that. I'm quite good at kicking someone when they're down and rubbing salt into their wounds. So, if you need to, please don't hesitate to come to me, okay?"

"Eh...it sounds scary, but Iris won't do that then, right...?"

"Who knows?"

He spread his hands. Even though what she said sounded like sarcasm, this kind of Iris actually made him feel a little warm.

After twitching her nose twice, Ella slowly bent down.

"Thank you, Elise."

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*End of Volume 5

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