Lingo Bookverse

  Chapter 148: Ambition {TL: By Creed} As usual, I played with Sofia. Playing in the snow, eating together, and then playing in the snow again. Since meeting her, I’ve been playing in the snow almost every day, and I never get tired of it. Every day, I see a different side of Sofia… and, if anything, it just keeps getting more fun. Then, one day… “Fate, do you have a dream for the future?” Out of nowhere, she asked me that. “Yeah, I do.” “Wow, you answered right away!” Sofia's eyes sparkled. It was as if she was saying, “What kind of dream is it? Would you tell me?” “I want to be an adventurer.” “An adventurer…?” I want to take on various requests, lend my strength to many people. Defeat strong foes and be called a hero. Explore unknown places and find treasure. That’s the kind of adventurer I want to be. “Why do you want to be that?” “The reason isn’t anything big. The other day, my mom and dad read me a storybook about an adventurer… and it was so thrilling!” I can still rem...

  Chapter  147: Sofia's Thoughts {TL: By Creed} I didn’t have any friends. My body wasn’t very strong... If I pushed myself even a little, I would often end up bedridden. Because of that, I wasn’t good at sports. I also avoided moving around too much. That’s why I didn’t have any friends. For a child, just sitting still at home is boring... And since I couldn’t play with others, I figured that’s just how it was. So, I was alone. I always played by myself. I would read books inside the house... Play with my dolls... I was always by myself, but I accepted that’s just the way things were. I thought being alone was normal. ...Until that day. "~♪" That day, I was out for a walk. Even though my body wasn’t strong, it wasn’t so weak that I couldn’t go for walks. On days with good weather, when I was feeling well, taking a leisurely walk was part of my daily routine. "Whoa!?" Then, a boy suddenly appeared in front of me. Correction. I exaggerated a bit. The boy was abou...

  Chapter 146: Girls long for princes {TL: By Creed} “Hah, hah, hah…” I run through the snowy town. Out of breath, my body feels heavy. Even so, I keep running with all my might. To be honest, there’s no real need to rush this much. But... I just want to see her as soon as possible. "Sofia!" "Oh... Fate." When I arrive at the park, Sofia, who had come earlier, greets me with a bright smile. Her smile, like a flower in bloom, is so beautiful. "S-sorry. Am I late?" "No, not at all. I just arrived early." Saying that, Sofia points to the park clock. Five minutes before the promised time. It’s true, I’m not late, but… "Sofia, how long have you been waiting?" Today, it’s snowing just a little. Maybe that's why there’s a bit of snow piled on Sofia's head. "I’ve only been here a short while." "Um..." That’s a lie. It’s definitely a lie. She must’ve been waiting for at least thirty minutes. I don’t know why she came ...

  Chapter 145: A new town and new encounters {Tl: By Creed} Clatter, clatter —the wheels of the carriage rattled. Along with it, a faint vibration was transmitted to me. It was a very boring time.   But now, that time is over. “Wow!” As I stepped down from the carriage, a scene I had never seen before spread out before me. It was a very beautiful town, filled with lots of greenery and flowers. “This is...” “Yes, Fate,” “This is the town where we’ll be living from today,” my father and mother said, patting me on the head. Both of them were smiling. Maybe they were looking forward to our new life as much as I was. I felt the same way... “Dad! Mom! Can I go explore the town?” “Hmm... I understand how you feel, but I’m worried you might get lost.” “Fate, do you know the way?” “Yeah. Our new house is next to the flower shop near the park, right?” “You’ve already remembered? Hehe, Fate, you’re so smart.” “Well, then I guess there’s no need to worry. But if you do get lost,...

  Chapter 144: The Encounter That Day {TL: By Creed) I spent the afternoon leisurely exploring the town as well. Since it’s her hometown, Sofia seemed to be having a lot of fun. I was enjoying myself, too. It’s my first time visiting Leafland. I’ve seen all sorts of things… Had Sofia guide me around… And being able to see the hometown of someone so important to me made me very happy. Time passed quickly, and before we knew it, the sun was starting to set. The sky was dyed red, and the sun was about to disappear beyond the horizon. The town was illuminated by its lingering light, shining like a jewel. This moment is so beautiful. “...It’s beautiful, isn’t it?” “...Yeah.” Sofia and I were gazing over Leafland from a park on a hilltop. We watched the town bathed in the light of the sunset, together. “Fate.” “Yeah?” “Thank you.” “Huh…?” Why is she thanking me? Not understanding, I tilted my head in confusion. Seeing that, Sofia giggled softly. “Right now, Fate, you look like a sma...

  Chapter 143: I got it {TL: By Creed} We browsed through several shops... And then took a walk in the park with Sofia... By the time we started to feel hungry, we decided it was time for lunch. "This place is the number one recommendation in Leafland," Sofia said. "It looks really stylish," I replied. The place Sofia had brought me to was a restaurant specializing in fish dishes. As we stepped inside, the delicious aroma immediately filled the air, making my stomach rumble. "Hmm, what should I choose?" Herb-grilled, pie-crusted, salt-baked... There were so many options to choose from. Sofia seemed to be struggling with the same decision, staring intently at the menu. "I haven’t had the pie-crust fish in a while... But then again, a simple grilled fish is hard to pass up. However..." "Hey, Sofia," I interrupted. "Yes?" "If you're having trouble deciding, why don’t we order the ones we’re both interested in and share t...

  Chapter 142: Just the two of us sometimes {TL: By Creed} Leafland is a city rich with greenery. As I walk through the town, I can't help but think about it strongly. "Hmm... Sofia's late." I was leisurely waiting for Sofia in front of the fountain in the center of the town. Today, I had taken the day off... I planned to spend a relaxing day sightseeing around the town with Sofia. Aisha and Licorice were apparently with Edward and Emilia. So, it would just be the two of us—me and Sofia. "Is this... a date?" Saying it out loud makes me feel a little embarrassed. At the same time, I feel happy, too. We've been busy with so many things that we haven't had much time to relax... Yeah. I hope today will be a fun day. "I wonder what's keeping her?" But Sofia, the most important person, still hasn't shown up. "A date means you should be on time!" She said something like that, so I'm waiting by the fountain... But it's str...

  Chapter 141: Parents Who Can't Let Go {TL: By Creed} "That said, I think I’ll leave for Leafland tomorrow." "What... did you say...!?" Gathered around the dining table for the Ascárt family dinner, when Sofia announced her plans for the future, Edward looked utterly shocked. He seemed incredibly distressed, frozen in place, and his knife and fork fell from his hands. "Oh, is Sofia really going to leave on a journey already?" Emilia, calm as ever, asked this. "Yes. I want to resolve Aisha's situation as quickly as possible." "I see... If that's the reason, then there's no helping it. Tomorrow, I'll see you off..." "...That won't do." "Husband?" "Absolutely not! You cannot leave the house so soon!" For some reason, Edward was angry. No, not just angry; he seemed anxious...? "Why can't I?" "That's because, well... in other words... yes! You need a vacation. You...

  Chapter 140: The Mystery of Aisha {TL: By Creed} "…Hmm?" I woke up to the sunlight streaming in through the window. It seemed like the curtains hadn’t been fully closed, so I could see the bright sky.   Today’s weather was clear.   Yeah, it looks like it’s going to be a good day. "Wait… huh?" The blanket was puffed up.   What’s this? Feeling curious, I lifted the blanket, and… "Suu, suu… mm… kuu…" Curled up in a ball, Aisha was sound asleep, looking comfortable. "When did this happen?" I thought she was sleeping with Sofia…   Maybe she woke up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom and accidentally came back here instead? "…Wafuu…" As I gently patted her head, she made a contented face.   Seeing that expression filled me with a warm, indescribable feeling. Yeah.   I’m Aisha’s father.   And Aisha is my precious daughter.   I reaffirmed that. "That’s why I need to seriously think about wh...

  Chapter 139: Looking forward to it! {TL: By Creed} "Yahhoo!" Inside a safe house used by the 'Dawn Alliance,' Lena and Riken were present. Riken had arrived first and was resting in the safe house. Lena arrived a bit later, greeting him with a cheerful demeanor. “You seem to be in a good mood, don't you?” “Yeah, I guess.” “Does that mean the plan was a success?” “Nah. It failed.” “...What?” Riken frowned. Unbothered, Lena took a drink from the cooler and casually sipped it. “Ah, that's refreshing. You always get thirsty after moving around, don’t you?” “What do you mean? Did you fail too?” “Me too? Wait, Riken, you failed?” “...Yes.” Riken nodded, his expression bitter. “I deployed a squad, but they were all defeated.” “What about you?” “Maybe I could have turned things around if I had gone myself... But even then, it would’ve taken time. In that situation, I couldn't afford to stand out too much… Unfortunately, I had to give up on retrieving the materia...

  Chapter 138: What is this? {TL: By Creed} That was just because she was half-asleep. It was beyond her control. I’m not particularly bothered, and rather, I was lucky to see such a cute side of her. With that mindset, I somehow managed to calm her down. After that, Isaac was arrested for kidnapping the lord's daughter. There were various procedures to go through and interviews to attend... It wasn’t until the next morning that I was finally freed from dealing with the aftermath of the incident. 'I'm so sleepy...' 'Yeah, after everything that happened and pulling an all-nighter, it’s tough.' I just wanted to go straight back to the inn and collapse onto the bed. But I couldn’t do that. It had gotten so late, Aisha was surely worried. Plus, I had to let Edward and Emilia know that Sofia was safe. 'Shall we go home?' 'Yes.' Holding hands, we headed to Sofia’s house. ―――――――――― "This is…" "What in the world…" When we returned to...