Ch.151Chapter 151. The Porter Finally Departs to Find Happiness (Main Story Complete)

# The War of Demons and Humanity, Gods and Goddesses Has Ended

The war between demons and humanity, demon gods and goddesses has concluded.

With the disappearance of Chaos, Rinasien, who had swallowed the power of the demon god, the Authority: Magic also vanished, and demons and magical beasts could no longer be found on earth.

However, the goddess also perished alongside Chaos, executing punishment and purification upon humanity.

As a result, the fires of purification burned everything except the lands of Lowellina and the old theocracy.

The surviving humans consisted only of a handful of people who had been in the two remaining lands and the very few elves who had sought refuge in Lowellina.

The outcome of the long, drawn-out war was truly empty and futile.

“We have accumulated countless sins.”

The lord of Lowellina—no, now King Airan—began his sorrowful speech at the Flower Square of Lowellina.

“We struggled to survive, but there was no ethics or morality in our actions.”

In the center of the square stood two graves.

They were the graves of Naidrian, the archer of the Hero’s Party, and Hero Luciena Estel.

However, there was nothing inside those graves.

Since neither of them had left behind even a body, the graves were nothing more than memorial stones commemorating the end of the war.

“This is the result. We have lived looking down on others and pursuing our own greed, only deepening our sins.”

Everyone from Lowellina had gathered in the square to participate in this somber ceremony marking the end of the war.

Ruben, who had survived under the goddess’s protection, stood at the front of the attendees, with the Hero’s Party behind him.

Arsil, who had lost her right arm, had poured out her life force, turning her hair white.

The sleeve of her gray robe fluttered emptily in the wind.

“In particular, we treated Lin, the porter of the Hero’s Party, with contempt and disdain, not even considering him human. He was the lover of the first Hero, became the second Hero himself, and in this life, dedicated himself to humanity as a porter. Yet across these three generations, we repeated our sins without improving in any way.”

Tigria, who had lost her left leg, had not lost her hair due to the characteristic longevity of dolls, but by cold calculation, she now had only the lifespan of an ordinary human remaining.

Rising with a crutch before the astonished Lin, Tigria smiled and said that being able to save him had given meaning to this doll’s life.

“And because we did not repent of these sins until the end, we were condemned by the goddess, and even lost her. Moreover, those gathered here are all that remains of humanity.”

Ravin blamed herself for being completely useless, but Arsil and Tigria comforted her, saying that wasn’t true at all.

“I’ll entrust the future to you, Ravin.”

“The future with Lin. Lin’s happiness.”

Despite the sincere comfort, Ravin still felt ashamed before those who had sacrificed themselves.

They say that even this smooth-talking thief cried in Lin’s arms when he embraced her and sobbed with relief that she was safe.

“What should we do now? What should become of us, the remnants of humanity who have been consumed by our own sins?”

As Airan lamented, Ruben stepped forward.

Dressed in black robes in mourning for the goddess, he looked around at the gathering and began to speak.

“The goddess protected me, helped me escape, and gave me one message. I am now going to convey that message to you.”

Even the Hero’s Party was hearing this for the first time.

Airan too had only heard that there was a final message from the goddess, and was about to learn its contents along with everyone else.

“Hear me. I, Justinia, created this world and loved you, but due to my immaturity, I failed to guide you on the right path and have met my end as a consequence of cause and effect.”

The atmosphere in the square grew even more solemn.

No one spoke, all listening intently to Ruben’s words.

“I have taken with me all those who were beyond redemption, so do not despair, but strive to live righteous lives.”

But how?

With the goddess, the object of their faith, gone, who could protect them?

Who could give them the opportunity for repentance and exercise the right to reward good and punish evil?

As these questions arose, Ruben cleared his throat.

“Do not forget the past. There is no future for those who forget history, so remember even your sinful and resentful past, learn from it, and live a better life.”

At that moment, light descended upon the square.

Bright light poured down from the sky.

From that sky, an angel with a pair of wings slowly revealed herself.

Her face was completely unrecognizable due to the backlighting.

However, the angel who had come down to oversee the past had short bobbed hair.

“Yet do not become trapped in the past. The past is the foundation for living in the present and future, so be faithful to today, shake off the swamp of the past, and become one who can look forward.”

Another angel appeared in the sky. Like the first, her face couldn’t be seen, but she had a side tail and appeared to be smiling playfully.

“Then you will be able to overcome the uncertainties of the future with your convictions, but to achieve this, you must pursue a righteous life. If you live more wickedly because I am gone, the future will come to judge you.”

Finally, the last angel came fluttering her wings.

Unlike the other angels, her dark, curly hair was both ominous and served as a warning to humanity.

“I, in my inadequacy, exit this world and leave behind the three sisters of fate who govern the past, present, and future for your sake. Serve them and move forward. Then you shall prosper and be blessed forever.”

Everyone knelt and assumed a posture of prayer, hands clasped toward them.

Looking down at them, each angel left a message.

“The past always seems more beautiful than reality. Please work hard to create a truly beautiful past.”

“The present always weighs down the body. Resting is important, but cherish today~.”

“Hmph, if you waste both past and present, the future will surely hold you accountable. However.”

The frosty voice of the black angel softened a little at the end.

“But if you live in the present through the past and prepare for the future, we, the three sisters of fate, will give you sweet fruit.”

“You can believe it! It’ll be super sweet!”

“Yes, it will taste like happiness.”

Having finished speaking, the three angels emitted an even more brilliant radiance and declared:

That the era of the two deities of good and evil had ended, and the era of fate had begun.

That it was their duty to navigate this fate correctly and achieve it.

This was the first chapter of the new scripture about the three sisters of fate.

—

“Are you ready, Lin?”

“Yes, all set. We just need to depart.”

At the gates of Lowellina, the three former members of the Hero’s Party stood with large backpacks.

“Where’s Ravin?”

“She disappeared.”

Lin shrugged at Arsil’s question.

“Maybe she went to pick some pockets?”

“Didn’t she say she’d quit stealing?”

“I’m not sure I can believe that…”

Arsil looked troubled, making both Tigria and Lin laugh lightly.

“Well then.”

Lin casually began. It was time to part ways.

“Wait, Lin.”

Arsil stopped Lin and straightened her clothes.

Tigria also straightened her back while leaning on her crutch.

For this moment, both had adamantly refused Airan and Garin’s offers to see them off.

“I’m going to the old theocracy to look after the children. Even though I’ve lost an arm, I’ll continue my atonement there.”

“I see. I’ll support you, Arsil.”

“I’m going to carry on Naidrian’s will and help the elves become self-sufficient in that small forest you created, until they can stand on their own.”

“That’s meaningful work. You, as a magician, will be a great help to the elves.”

At Lin’s calm response, both felt that there was no turning back now.

It was what they had prepared for, but the ache in their hearts was still hard to bear.

“Lin.”

Arsil struggled to speak her final words.

“Thank you so much. Everything you did for me… each and every thing was so precious to me, and I’m truly sorry for saying this so late.”

“Thank you. Meeting you allowed me to become a person, not just a doll.”

The two bowed side by side.

At the sight, Lin’s heart grew heavy.

If only they had exchanged such greetings back then, the three of them might have walked a path together instead of going their separate ways.

“I should be thanking you for saving me.”

This wasn’t it. This wasn’t what they wanted to hear.

Arsil and Tigria knew it was over, but couldn’t let go of their futile attachment.

Yet they weren’t foolish enough to voice that attachment.

“Goodbye, Arsil. Goodbye, Tigria.”

“Farewell, Lin!”

“May you find happiness.”

With these farewells, the three turned their backs on each other.

Lin walked alone, while Arsil and Tigria supported each other as they took a different path.

The two walked looking only forward.

They walked and walked until they were far enough that Lin’s footsteps could no longer be heard, and finally Arsil burst into tears.

“Hic… Lin… haa….”

Tigria scolded her as she cried, unable to wipe her tears with her missing arm.

“What… are you crying for… Did you not expect this…?”

“You’re… crying too, you fool….”

It was lonely.

This path without him was too lonely.

The former saint and magician had not been forgiven.

They had hoped he would ask them to come with him, but that didn’t happen.

They knew.

They knew, but it was hard to accept.

Still, they didn’t give up on the present they had to live through.

“Huaaang!”

“Why are you crying so loudly…!”

The path the two girls had walked was becoming wet with tears of regret.

—

Lin walked in silence.

He thought he was used to being alone, but the bustling days of the past made it still feel unfamiliar.

He’d adapt. Thinking it wasn’t a big deal, Lin continued walking when he saw someone standing in the middle of the road ahead.

Seeing her warmed his heart.

It would be a lie to say he hadn’t been disappointed at the thought she might not come.

Walking briskly, he finally stood before her.

The silver-haired thief with a blue aura was looking at the ground.

After taking several deep breaths, she deliberately tried to sound cheerful as she spoke.

“Actually, I’ve been waiting for a man like you for a long time.”

Her voice cracked, making her even more embarrassed, but Lin smiled gently at her words.

“Honestly, so have I.”

“Really?”

The same exchange as in the past. How long it had taken to get to this point.

Ravin finally realized that everything was over and tried to smile along with him.

“Really. I’ve been waiting for a woman like you.”

“Huh…?”

Lin embraced Ravin.

Very strongly, holding her tightly as if afraid to let go.

“I’ve been waiting for you, who has only looked at me and waited for me for so long.”

“Lin….”

“I’m so sorry for making you wait so long. I want to settle down now. By your side.”

As his voice became tearful, Ravin also began to cry.

“You… know you can never escape from me.”

“Of course. I don’t want to.”

“Never! Never ever!”

Ravin’s hand caressed his cheek.

“You’re my first and last love that I earned through my own efforts. A man I gained through my own struggles, not stolen from someone else!”

His rough, coarse hand wiped away her delicate tears.

“I love you, Ravin.”

At those words, the breath she had been holding collapsed, and Ravin kissed Lin.

They accepted each other’s tongues in a deep, lingering kiss that lasted for a long time.

After the kiss, which might have lasted for tens of minutes or hours, Ravin extended her hand to Lin.

“Let’s go.”

“To Balterkrua?”

“That place was destroyed.”

“Then where?”

“We’re going to find it. Our home.”

He stared at the hand he hadn’t taken that day in the sewage alley.

“We’re going together. Until the end of this life.”

But Lin grinned and ignored Ravin’s hand, approaching her instead.

“L-Lin?”

Instead, Lin wrapped his arm around Ravin’s shoulder, pulling her close.

“I’ll never let you leave my side.”

Lin looked at Ravin with a bright smile.

Embarrassed by that smile, Ravin also smiled sincerely and clung to him.

“This isn’t a dream, is it?”

“It’s reality, Ravin.”

“Then I want to dream a new dream.”

“What kind of dream?”

“I think three children would be nice.”

At those words, Lin became embarrassed and lost for words.

The thief giggled at the porter and hurried her steps.

“Let’s go! To fulfill our dream!”

And so, the two who had become lovers and spouses walked on.

Lin was no longer lonely. No longer suffering.

He simply held his beloved’s shoulder tightly in his arms.

Thus, the soul that had been reduced to rags was finally able to achieve happiness.

If this happiness continues and the wounds engraved on his soul heal even a little,

Perhaps then he might be able to forgive those who had hurt him.

I hold onto that hope.