Chapter 30

Tent

The sweet scent of cake is calling me.

"... Wake up... Hessuel, wake up!"

That voice resonates in my head. I'm trying to respond according to its dictate but my body seems to lack the strength to move a finger.

"Hessuel, can you hear me!?" her voice trembles.

I throw all the energy to open my eyes. I thought 'twas the rain that drops on my face but it was Dandeline's tears. I can't speak. Another familiar voice resonates before I groan from the severe pains in my body when I'm moved.

"I'm sorry. You have to endure it well," Matheo pardoned.

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"Hey, Hessuel... that's what you're called, right?"

A girl wearing a peach dress is looking at me with her knees bent, elbow on it, and chin above her palm. She's smiling sweetly but notwithstanding this stranger is frightening me considering my weak condition. I'm howling and groaning at her to keep her away, but she reaches me howsoever with her gentle hand. "Let me help you! I'm