Chapter 17: Wild Boar

*Lilly*

"Ni... can I clean myself here?" I've been coaxing that blue-eyed Bubble for hours to get out of the water, but the water fairy didn't budge at all. I didn't see her anywhere.

"Is she mad at me?" I muttered sadly, looking at the water surface which was now swaying slightly because of the blowing wind.

“No, she's not mad at you, Love. Don't be sad." Luca’s voice sounded so deep and gentle that it comforted me.

“Come, I’ll help you bathe." I finally nodded, giving up calling Ni to come out of the water.

Even though I know that the death of my parents was not my fault. But I still felt guilty for bringing the bad news when she seemed happy in her downturn.

Plus, I've brought back the monster that wiped out all of Ni's family and friends. And made her home look miserable.

Luca picked me up and took me further to the lake. He stopped when the water reached his knees and let me down. Because I'm shorter, the water reached my waist.

"Cold?" Luca asked.

I nodded but kept smiling, look