As Ervius said, I go to his office at 5:00 A.M.
As I knock on the door, I was trying to say that I arrived at his office.
"Excuse me? E-Ervius, I am here?", I asked but nobody replied.
I guess he was not here.
But when I entered, I spotted a figure leaning against the back of his chair.
"Ervius…?", I've never seen him closing his eyes before. He was workaholic. Normally, he was just as cold as ice when staring but, he is soft and gentle when sleeping. And this was enchantingly adorable that I can't help but to look at him.
Then, he slowly opened his eyes, blinking several times and fixed his glasses. However, he was not surprised that I was there watching him.
"What are you doing here?", he asked.
I replied, "Uh, I just got here…".
He slightly sighed. When I asked him if his pushing himself too much,
"hmmm…", he murmured.
"… I guess, I fainted shortly", he added.
Did I mishear it? He needed some rest. I need to do something. I can't stand seeing him pushing himself too much.
"Hey! You need to get some rest Mister!", I said.
But he said that he still needs to finish some of his works.
"Well, it happens from time to time.", he said with a hoarse voice.
"W-whaat?! That's nonsense!", I shouted.
He didn't say anything. This way, something bad is going to happen to him. I grabbed his arm and tried my best to make him rest.
He pushed me away, as well as the chair.
I-…was just worried of him…
Ervius didn't meet my eyes and spitted his words out.
"This doesn't matter to you...", words from him came out harshly.
"….!"
Then, he pointed some letters on his desk.
"Those are invitations from other princes, think about it carefully.", his last words.
Right, or maybe I wanted to forget it? I wasn't here for fun, maybe he didn't want me. But, why can't he say it directly? Why did he wish me to change my decisions? A cold wind blew inside my heart.