Humans in Type-Moon, Path of the Heroic Spirit

Chapter 92 Signs of an Approaching Trip
The next morning.

Is there something strange about me, Kratos?

On the road leading from the temple to the commercial street, the girl with long purple hair turned her head slightly to look at the silver-haired boy beside her who kept glancing at her, and asked shyly, "Why are you staring at me?"

"Well, how should I put it..."

Faced with this sudden question, Kamiya Yu stopped in his tracks. He carefully examined the girl's flawless face and spoke in an uncertain tone.

"I feel like you're a little different from yesterday."

From the moment he first saw Sasha today, Kamiya Yu vaguely sensed that the priestess's aura had undergone some strange changes.

But he couldn't quite put his finger on the specifics; he just had that feeling.

"—!"

Upon hearing Kamiya Yu's words, Sasha's expression stiffened slightly, but fortunately, she quickly regained her composure and asked in a low voice.

"Huh? Is that so...? Then can you tell me what's different?"

As she finished speaking, Sasha slightly raised her head and met Kamiya Yu's pale golden eyes, waiting for his answer.

"Sure." After looking the purple-haired girl up and down for a while, Kamiya Yu reached out and touched his chin, smiling as he said, "It's just that Sasha, you seem to have become even more beautiful."

"Woo——"

Sasha's previously composed expression instantly became unnatural in response to Kamiya Yu's sincere praise. She subconsciously touched the ends of her soft hair, and her fair ears turned slightly red.

"Oh, I see... Thank you for your compliment..."

The shy girl turned her head away, not daring to look him in the eye.

"Let's hurry up and go! Otherwise we won't be able to buy what we want later."

After leaving those words, Sasha took off with her slender legs and walked briskly along the road, seemingly fleeing for some reason.

Watching the purple-haired girl's retreating figure, Kamiya Yu couldn't help but smile, but a thoughtful look flashed in his eyes.

Based on the observations and probing just now, Sasha is still Sasha; she has not been possessed or replaced by anything.

However, compared to before, Kamiya Yu could clearly sense that she suddenly possessed a divine aura.

"Did Athena bestow her blessing?"

Remembering the divine oracle that had suddenly appeared yesterday, Kamiya Yu frowned slightly and made this guess in his heart.

In order to get Sasha to travel with her, Athena went so far as to send down a divine oracle, so it's understandable that she would grant Sasha some blessings to protect her.

Or is she the incarnation of Athena?
After all, looking at the whole of Greece, priestesses as beloved by the gods as Sasha were very rare, or even nonexistent.

Even though he had heard about Sasha's background from the old lady at the flower shop, Kamiya Yu couldn't help but doubt her true identity.

"Sigh~ Even if she really is Athena, it doesn't matter."

As if he had thought of something, Kamiya Yu sighed softly, a helpless expression appearing on his handsome face.

No matter what, Sasha was his savior.

However, Kamiya Yu is not an ungrateful person. Before he repays this debt of gratitude, he will probably be unable to leave this priestess.

Therefore, Sasha's true identity was no longer important to him. Whether she was a priestess of Athens or an incarnation of the goddess Athena, as long as she remained by his side, she was just an ordinary girl.

"Now I can only hope that the rest of the journey will be a little safer."

"Hey—Kratos—"

However, just as he was praying, a clear and melodious shout suddenly came from afar.

Upon hearing Sasha's voice, Kamiya Yu immediately raised his head and squinted as he looked ahead.

At the edge of his vision, a girl in a white dress smiled and waved her slender arm at him, her purple hair fluttering gently.

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and catch up..."

As a gentle breeze brushed past his face, Sasha's words reached his ears clearly.

Looking at the purple-haired girl who seemed to be surrounded by a faint light, Kamiya Yu was momentarily dazed. When he came to his senses, he gave her a gentle smile.

Then he started running quickly towards Sasha's location.

"Okay, I'll be right there—"

…………

A commercial street in Athens.

Because they had prepared a magic trick to minimize their presence, Kamitani Yu and Sasha, dressed in white priest's robes, did not attract the attention of passersby.

Otherwise, they would have become the focus of attention long ago, and it would be impossible for them to stroll around the streets so casually as they are now.

"Sasha, is there anything else you want to buy?"

Strolling along the bustling street, Kamiya Yu looked at the purple-haired girl beside him and asked in a gentle voice.

Because they were about to embark on a journey to find Hephaestus, the god of fire, they had come to the market in Athens today to buy some necessary supplies.

"There shouldn't be any more..."

Sasha glanced at the list in her hand and shook her head slightly. After the shopping trip, she had bought almost all the necessary items.

Moreover, with the spatial magic provided by Kamiya Yu, they no longer needed to carry large bags of their purchases around.

"So, shall we go back now?"

"No... Kratos, could you please wait here for a moment?"

Faced with the silver-haired boy's question, Sasha hesitated for a moment. She pursed her moist lips and her gaze fell on a shop not far away.

"sure."

Following Sasha's gaze, Kamiya Yu noticed the flower shop he had visited before was right in front of him. Instantly understanding the girl's thoughts, he chuckled and said, "I'll wait for you here."

"Yes, thank you, Kratos."

After whispering her thanks, Sasha ran lightly toward the flower shop.

Watching her departing figure, Kamiya Yu smiled slightly, then waited quietly in place.

(End of this chapter)