(EP-322.2) Three And Two Finally One #2
322 – Three And Two Finally One #2
"Cats are disloyal and can't even recognize their owners. They live as they please. They're just like someone I know. Dogs are better in that respect."
At some point, a small brown puppy had ended up in Mirna's arms—a common breed found throughout Angmar.
So, it seemed the sisters' preferences were split between cats and dogs.
I suddenly wondered about Yingying, the pet they shared. Since Yingying was neither a dog nor a cat, was that why both sisters liked it? Now that I thought about it, I hadn't seen Yingying around today. Was it off with the imps?
"Narmi, how can you leave so much meat? I've always told you that you need to eat a balanced diet to be strong."
"Unnie, why aren't you eating your beans! Don't you know eating beans makes your chest bigger? The reason we're smaller than Lady Lioness is entirely because you keep avoiding beans!"
Listening to their banter was oddly entertaining.
"Is it true that Lady Mirna is picky about beans? This is the first I've heard of it."
"Theo, you wouldn't believe what my sister used to do. Once, because she didn't want to eat beans, she got kicked out in the middle of winter wearing only her pajamas. She had to stand in the hallway as punishment…" Ṟ𝘼ＮỘꞖΕṣ
Mirna's sharp outburst echoed through the dining area, drawing everyone's attention to our table. Her unusually flustered demeanor left me momentarily speechless.
Mirna glanced around, then rubbed her face in exasperation.
"… Narmi, bringing up old stories is like painting your own face."
The two continued to bicker like that for a while.
I considered stepping in but ultimately decided against it. Watching them, I realized this was just their way of communicating.
"So, you know what happened? When my sister picked up a stray dog, she told Dad, cough—"
Narmi coughed violently. At the same time, blood spurted from her mouth. Spitting blood in the middle of a meal—I felt my hair stood on end.
"Lady Narmi, are you all right!?"
"Y-Yeah. Suddenly, I feel a bit… unwell… Huh? Did I drink too much wine…?"
Her complexion was far from normal. Whether it was truly because she had drunk too much wine or because she hadn't been following Mirna's advice about a balanced diet, I couldn't tell.
Mirna, however, spoke calmly.
"It seems the weaker mind and body are beginning to break down."
"Between the two of us, I am the one with control. Narmi has been living on my body. And even without that, her body was originally weak."
Mirna explained in an even tone that no doctor or healer could help the situation. Her voice carried no trace of emotion.
Setting down her glass, Mirna added:
"Narmi, it's time to give up. Staying split will only cause your body to weaken until it disappears completely. We talked about this yesterday."
"Today, I let you do whatever you wanted. I even indulged all your whims."
Narmi wiped the blood from her mouth with a handkerchief and stormed out of the shop. When I tried to follow her, Mirna grabbed my wrist.
"No, Lady Mirna! Lady Narmi just left, bleeding—"
Mirna also coughed up blood.
"What… what is going on here!?"
"… Something that has been one for over a decade has been divided into two. Neither I nor Narmi can be without problems. Please keep it a secret from Narmi."
"Then shouldn't we act now? How can you return to normal?"
"We both know the way, Narmi and I. Like a bird building its nest. Instinctively. But Narmi doesn't really want to go back."
Mirna let out a small sigh.
She explained that the conversation they had spent the whole day on yesterday was precisely about their condition. However, Narmi was reluctant to return to their original state.
"If we wait any longer, there's no telling what complications might arise. Either we need to convince Narmi quickly… or Sir Theo can help us."
"Yesterday, I heard something from the fairy. Of course, it could be a lie… or it could be true. But what she said was…."
Mirna gestured for me to lean in.
Her soft whisper reached my ear.
"The three of us have séx…!?"
"Shh! Your voice is too loud!"
"Ah, I'm sorry. It's just, I wasn't expecting something like that…. My head is spinning, and I feel like my hands and feet are trembling."
"I'm embarrassed to even say it! The idea of doing such shameless acts with Narmi… If we even make eye contact on the bed, I'd probably want to bite my tongue!"
3p requires greater courage than you think. Even imagining myself caught between the Draco twins, I couldn't help but feel a wave of tension.
"Will that really work?"
Mirna coughed at my question.
"The reason Narmi and I are deteriorating is that the bond that once connected us is gone. The parts of us that complemented each other have been completely severed."
To resolve this, they needed to merge—
Or they needed to temporarily bridge the gap between them using an external device to exchange energy. In other words, it means that I have to play the role of that external device. It's something like an adapter.
"As expected, Sir Theo understands quickly. But really, I'm so embarrassed and ashamed to ask you for such a thing…."
"I fully understand. I was a little confused as well."
"Moreover, Narmi is an innocent maiden…. If I were to mention this to her, she would definitely call me crazy. What should I do? Sir Theo, you're a wise man, surely you can help me."
Mirna grabbed my hand.
Tears shimmered in her ruby-like eyes, making her look both pitiful and vulnerable. Did I seem like an amazing person to Mirna who can solve anything?
"Well, why not? Let's get it done today."