But even so, Theon's concern didn't seem to turn toward them. Looking back, that was something very unusual.
Being covetous about one's own life... being indifferent to the other party is just abnormal in the eyes of ordinary people.
"I don't know when, you completely ignored our opinions of you and kept your distance from us... You basically only acted based on your own thoughts."
The fact of being disliked by the other party cannot be the reason for Xion to hate the other party. At the same time, no matter how kind the other party is to him, as long as Theon is not kind, he will not retaliate.
Neither ask for nor respond to the other party's requests.
"...Xion, what do you think of Chunma?"
I get it, what Halma thinks about Theon doesn't mean much to Theon at least.
So, what does Theon think of Hjalmar?
"Be like a hero."
"hero?"
"Integrity, beauty, a hero who protects people and fights against evil. ...If, when the worst comes in the future, kill me with the blade of justice."
Even though he said such terrible words as to kill himself, Xion's expression was calm. Les, who was not afraid of him until today, felt afraid of Xion for the first time.
"Anyway, I like him very much."
So, don't worry about Haruma's feelings for Xion.
Even if Haruma sees him as dangerous, even if he has the intention to kill, the fact that only Theon likes Haruma makes sense to Theon.
(This... just feels awkward...)
This is the ancestral language of the huge values that existed between Theon and Rhys, which was hitherto unknown.
Until then, Les could only feel uneasy about the future relationship between Halma, a good friend, and Theon, who was smiling in front of her.
When Xion, Haruma and others had an argument in the shower room.
Lena Franz and Natsumi came to the large bathhouse in the human military base together.
(If possible, a spacious bathroom would be better...)
It's not that I have any dissatisfaction with the shower room of "Mistolstan", but after all, it is the internal equipment of the battleship. There is a huge difference compared to a large public bath where you can soak in a large bath.
If you are on a voyage, there is nothing you can do about it, but if you are docked at a base and have the option of a shower room or a large bathhouse, although it takes a little effort, you still choose the latter. This is what a woman likes.
After washing my body and hair and soaking in the warm bath, I felt that the fatigue and tension from the previous battle had melted away.
Not only Lina, but Natsumi next to her also looked relaxed.
"...In a sense, Natsumi should be much more tired than me."
Lina is the pilot of the mobile armor, and Natsumi is the helmsman of the "Mist".
From a purely life-threatening perspective, Lina, who was fighting on the front line, was better, but from a mental and physical perspective, Natsumi was better.
In any case, she could hardly rest during the voyage.
Of course, there are rotations by the co-helmsman and autopilot assistance, but even so, compared with Lina and other pilots who are advised to rest as much as possible in order to concentrate on fighting, it is still quite hard. That's right.
Lina, who has been known as her best friend since the academy days, is somewhat worried about Natsumi.
"Well...it's better to take a bath."
"Natsumi, you are so rude."
Natsumi was in a daze for a while, and while speaking with emotion, she stretched a lot.
Let me remind you, maybe the timing is right. There are only two people in this large bathhouse now: Lina and Natsumi.
Because she would not cause trouble to others, Lina's attention almost only stayed on posing.
"It was the same when I was in Miami. The base here also has a large bathhouse, which is really nice. Because I was assigned to a battleship, I thought I wouldn't be able to take a bath for the time being."
"Natsumi especially likes bathing."
"Of course, I'm a true footballer."
"Oh, there are European and American people here to accompany you who like to take a bath."
Chatted for a while, snickering at each other.
Looking back, since "Mist" started its activities, I have rarely had the time for two people to chat slowly together like this.
"It would be great if Brother Harujian and the others came too."
"Yeah...it seems that it would be better to relax your shoulders in Spring."
"Ah, Lina knows too."
He was vaguely aware that Haruma's expression had become a little difficult recently, and the attack a few hours ago also let him know that the reason was related to Xion.
Now that Lina noticed it, Natsumi, one of the twins, of course also noticed it.
Natsumi's expression changed and became gloomy. She sighed and dipped her chin into the hot water.
"...It's not easy. I thought I would be able to return to my original state after a while."
"Restore to the original state...meaning Haruma and Xion?"
Natsumi nodded slightly in response to Lina's question, but Lina still didn't understand what she was talking about.
"Even if we can chat for a few words, I'm afraid we won't be able to return to the relationship we had in the military academy days..."
The relationship between Xion and Haruma has changed a lot since the military academy.
On the other hand is the "magician" Xion who has connections with the [other world] and the outside world.
On the other hand, the Spring Demon hates the [other world] and others as the person who killed his father.
Although Lina didn't know what Theon thought of Halma, it was certain that Theon was no longer a "friend" to Halma like before.
After the assassination attempt, although he no longer showed any explicit hostility, the complicated situation could not be changed.
In such a situation, there is no way the relationship between the two can be restored to its original state.
"I don't think it's like that..."
"Why?"
"Because, my brother's attitude towards Xion was no different from when he was in the military academy, right?"
After listening to Natsumi's words, I recalled Haruma's attitude towards Xion during the military academy days.
—Hey, Theon. Listen to the get out of class carefully again
- Theon! Do you eat donuts for three meals a day? ?
--Fool! The instructor is looking for you with a very fierce expression! ? what have you done! ?
"Nothing really has changed."
It's just that the content has changed to point out arbitrary and dangerous fighting methods in battle, and the situation of "reprimanding Theon for doing something" has not changed.
It's not something to say to two people of the same age, but it can be seen in the way "the nosy older brother is fighting hard to make the misbehaving younger brother good".
Although it is unknown whether the two parties involved noticed this situation, Halma's attitude did not indicate any hatred or suspicion towards Theon.
Maybe Chunma didn't realize it, but he may have gradually restored the sense of distance as a "friend".
"(However, it's not like I don't understand...)"
Haruma's attitude is probably because Xion hasn't changed...
After "Mistoldin" began its activities, Lina has been paying close attention to Theon's actions.
I didn't doubt Theon, and I certainly didn't believe him. I just looked at the facts objectively.
She announces this fact to Theon himself at a cake buffet in Miami, and Lena plays it cool until she announces it.
During this time, Theon remains the same Theon he was during military school.
Capricious, cunning, occasionally childish or outrageous, very tolerant of family members.
He's just a teenager that goes everywhere.
Because Xion was in such a state, Halma didn't want to turn the burning hatred in her heart towards him, so she probably treated him with the same attitude as before.
Although Lina herself wanted to view Xion from a neutral standpoint, she was attracted by the image from the military school more than once.
And if he behaves like an innocent boy, everyone will lose their guard.
To say whether Theon has this as his goal, I'm afraid he doesn't. Even so, the people around him may still be manipulated by him.
"Natsumi, do you want Haruma and Xion to go back to how they were before?"
In the middle of a series of conversations, I suddenly asked Natsumi something that concerned me. It's just closer to confirmation in tone.
Judging from her tone, it seemed like she was still looking forward to returning to her original state soon, which I guess is the case.
"Well, I hope you can smile as easily as before. ...Lina, don't you think so?"
"...Yeah. It's a little troublesome."
Lina is not as innocent as Natsumi.
