I, the Villain, Want to Save Myself, But the Yandere Heroines Disagree-Chapter 21 - Limusa’s Temple (1/5)

That evening, the people of the tribe held a joyous gathering due to the recovery of the grain.

Of course, this gathering had nothing to do with the traitors in the tribe.

If Arati showed kindness, they might be able to have one last meal before being driven out of the tribe tomorrow.

If Arati was more heartless, they would have to start their journey on empty stomachs.

“Big brother,” At the banquet, Laina sat beside Orson. Their seating was a little far from the rest of the tribe.

“You said before that you wanted to go deep into the desert, right?”

“Mm,” Orson heard this and nodded.

The atmosphere of the tribal gathering was quite lively, but Orson could not participate in it.

“Then... can big brother take me with you?”

“No,” Orson shook his head decisively.

“Eh? Why? Big brother, don’t look at how thin I seem. Actually, my health is very good. Traveling is my strong point,” Laina said, pouting in dissatisfaction upon hearing Orson refuse her.

“You just can’t,” Orson said this, and instead looked at Laina. “The depths of the desert are quite dangerous. If I take you, I’m afraid I won’t be able to protect you well.”

“I don’t need you to protect me, big brother...” Laina said softly, but she didn’t even believe these words herself.

If she truly had that ability, she would have slipped away by herself long ago.

“Why do you want to go out so much? Didn’t everyone in the tribe treat you quite well? And Chieftain Arati, he has always taken care of you like his own child. Are you dissatisfied with them?”

“No,” Laina shook her head. “Everyone in the tribe is very good, it’s just... I want to go see the temple of the Lord of All Beasts.”

“I used to always hear Grandpa Arati talk about how magnificent the temple is, and how good the surrounding environment is, but ever since I can remember, I’ve been traveling with the tribe...”

“I see...” Orson heard this and nodded. “Having curiosity and a thirst for knowledge is good, but since you are asking others for something, try to think from their perspective a little.”

“Ugh...” Laina lowered her head.

“Go ask Arati. If he agrees to you going with me, it’s not impossible. However, I can only take you to the temple at most. After you have seen the temple, if you still want to come back, you will have to rely on yourself.”

“If I take you, I can ensure your safety, but if something happens in the middle and we are forced to separate, will you still be able to protect yourself then?”

“I hope you carefully consider these questions before giving me your answer. Otherwise, you are playing with your own life, and I cannot agree to something like that.”

Laina heard Orson’s words, said nothing, and stood up directly and walked away.

Orson looked at Laina’s back and sighed.

He had seen too many mischievous children. Most of them acted only for themselves, without considering others, or only considering the result, not the process.

Acting based on such unexamined thoughts would definitely lead to many problems during the process.

He could certainly understand that as a child who had always lived with the tribe, having heard many of Arati’s stories, it was quite normal to have aspirations and longing for the outside world.

Orson’s passing by the tribe this time was indeed a rare opportunity in her life, providing a way for her to go out a little more safely.

Otherwise, relying solely on herself, Laina estimated she would be captured by the beastmen and taken as a prisoner within a few miles of leaving the tribe.

Furthermore, in the desert with its frequent sandstorms, Orson couldn’t travel by flying. Traveling on foot, without any assistance, Laina could indeed keep up with him.

However, these were just theoretical possibilities. In reality, if a Tier 8 beastman like Balu appeared in the middle, in their home territory, it would clearly be very troublesome for Orson to defeat him. And if he had to escape, taking Laina with him would undoubtedly be an extra burden.

Moreover, there were who knows how many dangerous things in the desert that Orson didn’t know about.

However, just as the gathering was about to end, Arati approached Orson.

“Mr. Edward,” Arati said this, walking up. “I heard Laina say she wants to go with you?”

“Mm,” Orson nodded. “I tried to persuade her not to follow me, but she seemed a little unhappy about it.”

“Sigh, I can understand the child’s feelings,” Arati sighed. “She has always seemed lively since she was little, and she always acts carelessly, but in reality, her heart is more sensitive than anyone else’s.”

“When I was teaching the children, among the many real landscapes and stories I talked about, the other children just found them novel, but only she truly wanted to learn.”

“Her wish since she was little has been to be able to go out and see the world.”

“But the conditions in the tribe, you also know, we can barely protect ourselves, let alone help Laina realize her wish...”

“If, I say if, Mr. Edward, you can help her fulfill her wish, I think she would be very happy.”

Arati knew that Orson had helped the tribe recover their grain. With someone of Orson’s ability, he could definitely protect Laina well.

“But, she has lived with you for so long. You are mutually supportive relatives. Can you really bear to let her go?”

“...” Arati heard this and lowered his head. “I raised her myself. How could I possibly want her to leave?”

“But, compared to seeing her put on a forced smile every day, responding to what is called life, I can’t help but think that if she truly fulfills her wish, the smile on her face will definitely be much happier.”

They say a parent’s heart is always tender. Although the age difference between Laina and Arati could be described as that of grandfather and granddaughter, their bond was very close and genuine.

“I understand,” Orson heard this and nodded. “In that case, I’ll go ask Laina again.”

“Mm, my apologies. It is truly a trouble for you.”

“It’s no trouble. Having someone to talk to on the journey will make it less boring for me too,” Orson said this, and smiled. ƒrēenovelkiss.com

Subsequently, he walked towards the outside of the tribe.