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Chapter 36: Different Perspectives On Sam? by Harem-Fan

     (Kelly Walker's POV)

     Seeing the Army make camp before the sun sets, we all had decided to visit the town.

     Princess Vera had made sure the area around her magic carriage was cleared out for our tents, and then the 8 of us gathered.

     Our Rosecrans Academy uniforms for winter are comfortable, and pretty. Because I had a poor background and only wore corse dresses and simple clothing, this feeling of fine materials makes me feel strange, even after half a year.

     We still wear our white dresses, black leather belts, thigh-high black boots, elbow-length soft leather gloves, and finally, a warm royal blue cloak with a fur lining.

     Thankfully, I seem to be able to give off a refined look with my calm temperament. This lets me and Vera Lucas seem to be of the same nature, and most strangers stay away from us.

     It is funny, as similar as we are, our backgrounds are night and day. But funnily, Sam looks at us the same way.

     The only person however who knows I am not a cold emotionless woman, is my party leader, Sam Roland, sigh.

     When I first teamed up with Sam, the first male Summoner, the Class I dreamed of, I was stunned. What were the odds of being teamed with this celebrity?

     When I and the other girls met him, we thought he would be a difficult person to be around, and take advantage of us on our mission to the Beast Forest, but... He was not what we expected. He was respectful to women, kind, and brave.

     Naturally, I, like half of Rosecrans, began to admire him, and many women gave him Letters of Courting Intention, with hopes to be confidants. I too had thought of it, but knew better.

     Most beautiful women do not even seem to register in his eyes, and why should they? His childhood neighbor, sister to his best friend, and one of Rosecrans best Healers.

     He even, against all common sense, contracted with Teacher Freya Starling, who helped us on our first mission.

     Many women however are baffled at why Teacher Freya fell in love with Sam, and the biggest guess was that it was the contract... But those who know them, know she just truly loves Sam for real. And the two women became his wives, and set such a high bar to grab Sam's attention.

     Walking next to Princess Vera to my left, I occasionally see her look thoughtfully at Sam's back, but like me, we both look at the woman on his left arm in front of us, and want to scream at her closeness to him.

     "Sam, do not worry, the Olson family has a strong presence inside of Haven as well, so we will open a restaurant here."

     "Mari, it is fine, I leave it all to you... I really only know cooking, not running business, so I can just sit back and let you take care of it, haha."

     Like many, cannot figure out how or why, Mari Olson and Rebeca Glen, who had been Rivals for two years, and had that angry battle, became thick as thieves after that. And the ever jealous Rebeca, even has let her spend close contact time with Sam over the last 3 months.

     Although Sam repeatedly says he will not take in more lovers other than his two wives, Sam does not realize how close he and Mari really are, sigh...@@novelbin@@

     I really wish I had her background. The Olson Family is one of the top wealthy families of the Northern Kingdoms, but I know that Sam really doesn't even care about it.

     But, I cannot be jealous of Mari, because Rebeca has personally tutored me, giving me all of her personal notes of being a Healer, and has encouraged me to stay as Sam's personal Academy Healer on missions.

     But I really get confused, because Rebeca has never once told me to not be close to Sam? I am afraid to ask, and get my hopes up, but Sam has always seemed to see me as just a valued companion.

     When Rebeca, with her now showing belly, came to me, her request to follow Sam really surprised me. But Rebeca didn't know I was coming on this mission, even if Sam didn't go...

     My hometown is in the northeast, and I am worried for my town.

     I have been gone for half a year, and have not returned home yet. This year's raids from the mountains are ten times more devastating than in the last one hundred years, and my heart is feeling very bad about my family's odds of survival.

     This bad feeling in my heart is ever present, and I hope I am just worrying for nothing... Then I hear Sam...

     "Hey Kelly, are you not feeling well? Do we need to go back?"

     Even with Mari glued to his arm, Sam instantly felt my sadness without any outward expression, and he does not realize his caring side makes it hard on us women. But I try to smile, though I always struggle with it, and said.

     "Really, I am fine, I just noticed so many refugees walking the streets of Haven, and I am worried about the frontline. Dont worry, I am fine."

     He furrowed his brow, looked at the survivors with gloomy expressions, and said.

     "I guess as a Healer, it is hard for you to not be able to help everyone. Kelly, you really care a lot and noticed their plights. Well, we will do our best to save who we can, but we Humans really are made to struggle, sigh..."

     I feel really guilty when he thinks I am more compassionate than I am...

     I am very selfish though... My motivation for coming is to save my family, and help Sam. If he knew I was not as merciful as he thinks, I believe he would be sad...

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     (Princess Vera Lucas's POV)

     He furrowed his brow, looked at the survivors with gloomy expressions, and said.

     "I guess as a Healer, it is hard for you to not be able to help everyone. Kelly, you really care a lot and noticed their plights. Well, we will do our best to save who we can, but we Humans really are made to struggle, sigh..."

     Father is right about Sam. He knows he cannot help everyone, but he wants to save the common people with his sword.

     This trip to the battlefield was already worth it for me. I had felt really gloomy in my heart for 3 months since that damn day.

     My heart felt like it was clenched when Sam chose to give me my choice over asking for my hand in marriage...

     I had felt I had no value in his eyes, and he did not find me attractive as a woman, or as a valued partner. I know he has become my friend, and person I want to keep up with, but, not being wanted made my heart uncomfortable. Every damn man wanted to own me, but not Sam...

     But... When I asked him about his choice, that he with guilt avoided, my heart actually skipped a beat. His eyes really looked at me, the way I subconsciously wanted at the arena. But 3 months ago, if he demanded it from me, I am sure I would resent him. But...

     I believe he really wants me to be happy. Even when I looked down on him, he did not blame me. I ignored my Father's warning, and listened to my stubborn Mother and her Southern views of men, and I had not given Sam a fair shake in the beginning.

     "Hey everyone, let us have dinner in that restaurant, I have been here before and it was not bad."

     Ah, this woman Mari holding Sam is really pissing me off. Sam is not even pushing this hussy away. Mari Olson is so forward and shameless, but with Rebeca as her new best friend, how can I complain openly, sigh...

     Chuck then said to Mari's suggestion.

     "Yeah, I was here last year, and the service was good, the wine was delicious, and the servers, hehe."

     This wretched Chuck Donald, is going to turn Sam into a jerk if he stays with him for too long. I need to make sure they do not send vixen servers to our table, to keep Sam's kind respect for women intact.

     Maybe, I should sit next to Sam on his right, so with Mari, Sam cannot be influenced by this lustful Vanguard, humph!

     Ah?! Am I doing it to protect Sam? No, if I am honest, I am jealous of Mari, and it hurts me that I cannot act shamelessly. Maybe my Father is right, and I should just do that, but...

     "Mari, I will eat whatever you want. I like experiencing new foods, and I have only left the City a few times in my life, so this feels fine, but everyone, please do not drink too much, we are on a mission."

     Sam needs to become a fine Knight, and his determination must be honed, then, I can... Vera, what are you thinking about? The Kingdom needs a hero, right? Or do I just want to see Sam become my Hero?

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     (Mari Olson's POV)

     "Yeah, I was here last year, and the service was good, the wine was delicious, and the servers, hehe."

     Sam smiled and looked into my eyes, making me so happy.

     "Mari, I will eat whatever you want. I like experiencing new foods, and I have only left the City a few times in my life, so this feels fine, but everyone, please do not drink too much, we are on a mission."

     Even though Rebeca and Freya told me I had permission to pursue Sam, I am afraid he would say "no", and then my heart will be hurt, but...

     It has been 3 months, and maybe he might consider trying to be my confidante? After meeting my parents, they all of a sudden told me I will never have to marry anyone I do not want to, told me their stance, but...

     Sam is really afraid of hurting women. Rebeca had told me how cautious Sam is with his heart, and I do not want to ruin our friendship, but I just can't stop thinking about Sam everyday, sigh. Then I said.

     "Good, you listen to me, haha. Plus we need to get back early, because we will be at our destination in only two days."

     I am not letting go of Sam's arm tonight, because it is mine on this date! Hmm, I will have to feed him again, he seems to not mind that!

     While at it, I will make sure everyone is happy tonight, and even make sure the Princess gets her candy store fix, because she seems to be giving me eyes saying "she wants to be happy with her sweet tooth" while out of sight of her Mother's servants.

     Finally, I need to use the three last nights to be alone, because Freya stayed behind with Rebeca to give me time with Sam. When Freya comes, I will definitely lose my given time, sigh.

     Being in love is hard work!

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     (Back to Sam's POV)

     "Good, you listen to me, haha. Plus we need to get back early, because we will be at our destination in only two days."

     Yeah, Mari seems to be having a lot of fun tonight.

     But when Chuck was bragging, I felt the women's gazes, all looking at him with some irritation... Rest in peace buddy.

     After a while, we all sat at a private table, and the local delicacies came endlessly, along with the wine and drink.

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     Mari was on my left, and surprisingly, Vera was on my right. Normally, it would be Nevin or even Kelly, but for some reason, Vera insisted?

     While I was distracted, I heard Mari say.

     "Here, try this pie, it is an Elate Berry Pie, with a bit of ice cream."

     I should have noticed her sneaky blue eyes, with her trickster smile, as she bumped the fork into my nose-tip. Then after shoving it into my mouth, she laughed, while wiping my face with her napkin.

      "Don't pout Sam, you're too cute when I trick you, hehe. Here try this wine, it is a Pink Wine, it combines the best of both red and white. I will buy some extra to go for you."

     Wow, she is really in a great mood... But this letter in my pocket Mari gave me a bit ago, makes me a bit nervous.

     I am worried because it has Freya's wax-seal on it. I wonder what it is about?

     Well, I will read it later...  

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