Chapter 678 - Confession (1/2)
Since he didn't want to bother the dwarves anymore, Theo decided to move at least twenty miles away from the mountain range.
They didn't eat anything for a day, so they were pretty hungry and thirsty. Ava immediately hunted some monsters to make a little feast.
Agata went to search for more water while Theo set up their tents.
After that, they had a feast, celebrating the fact they could survive after being attacked by a Mythical Rank Expert and leave with so much stuff.
After eating, Agata suddenly called his name. ”Theo…”
Theo turned to her as usual and asked what happened, but he soon found the hesitation in her eyes and asked, ”What's wrong?”
Agata looked down while contemplating whether it was alright to do this or not. She remembered the advice from her Goddess and clenched her fists.
After grumbling for a few minutes, Agata finally released everything. ”I have confirmed that my feelings haven't changed. I have never said this because I'm afraid that you will hate me, but I would like to say it now, and I won't beat around the bush anymore.”
Her face looked nervous as she clutched her chest. She said, ”I love you. You said back then that I might have confused my feelings because you were the only one who treated me differently…
”I have been thinking about it and I know that I didn't mistake this feeling. After meeting you, I have learned that it's fine to become an average person.
”When they talked to me with my original appearance, they would always treat me better. And when I used this Mimicry Skill, they didn't treat me as someone special.
”Only you who didn't treat me differently. I admitted that I felt something that wasn't love when I realized this feeling, but these past few months were real.
”I have come to realize that my feelings have grown and it's not something shallow like a comfort zone.” She suddenly looked down and sighed. ”I know that I should choose a better date and mood to say all this…
”After all, our lives are still in danger and our teamwork will be disrupted because of the awkwardness… And I should have set the mood first before saying all this…
”But I don't regret this decision. I just want to tell you that I love you.” She smiled, trying not to show her apologetic expression to guilt trip Theo. She didn't want Theo to be under pressure because of her feelings.
Theo was shocked, never expecting Agata to confess at this time.
He put the best smile he could offer, looked her in the eyes, and said with a gentle tone. ”I'm sorry.”
”…” When she heard those words, her heart felt tightened. She opened her mouth but no words came out. Agata ultimately looked down and said, ”It's fine. I expected this. It's me who needs to apologize for putting you in the spot.”
Theo shook his head. ”I'm sorry… I can't reply to your feelings yet. Even though I'm like this, I am a bit traditional.
”I don't want to keep blaming my upbringing for my trust issue for this, but I truly can't see myself committing to a relationship yet.”