Ch.153I’m right, aren’t I?

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Finally, the Black Wolf opened his eyes.

The Hero, the Emperor, and even Lactea, the cold-blooded deputy commander of the Black Wolves.

“Nahan!!”

“A-Are you alright?!”

“……”

Each reached out in their own way, concerned for Nahan,

But sadly, the one who opened his eyes again was not the one they had been waiting for, but the original owner of the body.

“Lactea.”

Just from the intonation calling her name, Lactea’s brow furrowed as she realized who it was.

“…Commander?”

Why you and not Nahan?

She almost asked this without thinking, but a familiar killing intent pressed down on her head.

Only then did the others notice the Black Wolf’s return, and they backed away muttering things like “Why…?” and “What about Nahan?”

Even amid the sudden confusion spreading like wildfire, the Black Wolf gathered his thoughts.

‘I was the one who presented Nahan with the main scenario – The Unsaved Ones.’

If he were to stop Hallorand in his final struggle and help complete that quest?

‘I could receive the quest reward in Nahan’s place, and through that reward, I could bring him back to this world.’

For that, first—

“I’ll have to kill Hallorand.”

Hearing the Black Wolf’s muttering, Lactea turned to the other members.

“Did you all hear that?”

The Black Wolves.

The worst and strongest criminal organization on the continent.

Those who would act without hesitation on the orders of their leader, the Black Wolf, bowed their heads, erasing the light atmosphere from moments ago.

We receive the commander’s orders.

With their response, the Black Wolf members vanished, kicking off the ground.

Only Yuria, who had joined late, remained behind before following Bedro to join them.

【Warning.】

【The Savior of Regression – <Hallorand(A+)> has consumed <Fragment of the Abyss> and <Dragon Elder’s Heart>.】

【The final battle begins.】

A crimson window disrupted the Black Wolf’s vision.

“『Why… am I… the only one… who has to… suffer…?』”

He tried to raise his aura as soon as he confirmed Hallorand’s location, but all restrictions had been lifted by Nahan.

“…Damn it.”

The Black Wolf belatedly realized that his physical abilities had fallen to D-rank.

The one fortunate thing was that the members who had grown through Nahan’s salvation had developed incomparably stronger than before.

“Luna, Bedro, Yuria, Ruby on restraint. Casler, Bedro, Dalan, Hanryang attack with me.”

No sooner had he given the orders than a vast power capable of tearing even the air was unleashed.

The Black Wolves had reverted to a monstrous group without a trace of humor, unlike when Nahan had led them.

And so Hallorand was being slaughtered without even being able to put up proper resistance.

“『Why…!! Only me!!!』”

Since he had absorbed only fragments on the verge of disappearing rather than full power, it seemed the members alone could handle it without difficulty.

The Black Wolf was relieved, and Selena, having made a similar judgment, approached Nahan.

“What happened to… to Nahan?”

She was barely holding on, looking as if she might burst into tears at the slightest touch.

Everyone nearby showed similar expressions, and seeing them, the hesitant Black Wolf quietly made a decision.

‘I’ll reveal everything.’

I,

We.

We are all those saved by Nahan.

Just as he overcame adversity with everyone to reach this point, if everyone could once again put their heads together and cooperate this time.

‘…I could at least repay part of the debt.’

Having finished his thought, the Black Wolf spoke loud enough for all the Black Wolf members to hear.

“The truth is, this world……”

After explaining as concisely as possible all the details of the events, the process, and finally the best ending they had managed to reach,

“『W-Why…?』”

“Shut up.”

Crunch!

Only after Hallorand was crushed like an abyss did he speak the most important part.

“This time, it’s our turn to save him.”

2.

The goddess’s garden bathed in golden light.

A small space created by the goddess, who had only just recovered part of her power, for Nahan.

-This time, it’s our turn to save him.

Despite the serious situation outside, the garden where Nahan sat was peaceful.

Watching the situation from there, Nahan frowned and muttered.

“Ugh, that’s so cringy.”

He said this while spilling the tea he was drinking, as if wondering why they were acting that way.

Aria, standing beside him, covered her mouth and laughed softly.

“『You were worse, you know?』”

“When was I ever?”

“『Well, rather than cringy, you were cool. How about I recite some of it for you?』”

“…No thanks.”

Nahan waved his hand dismissively.

He took a sip of the tea Aria had refilled and asked in a murmur.

“It’s all over now, right?”

It was more of a certainty than a question.

And for good reason—hadn’t he resolved all the dangers that had befallen the world?

He had prevented fifteen bad endings and saved those who would have contributed to the world’s destruction under the weight of fate.

He had even saved the Black Wolf, whom he had secretly thought impossible to save.

“If you ask for more, you’re really conscienceless.”

When Nahan said this, Aria, who had gently taken a seat opposite him, nodded.

“『You’ve accomplished something remarkable.』”

“I know.”

“『But hearing it directly is different.』”

Aria looked around at the starlight permeating the garden and added.

“『The souls you saved have returned to my embrace and become light, and the world that should have met an unfortunate fate has returned to its normal orbit and begun to write a new story.』”

The world beyond the screen moved.

Hallorand was writhing, and the others had somehow reunited and put their heads together.

Nahan muttered as he watched.

“That’s good.”

What particularly caught Nahan’s eye was Hyesung, who was naturally joining them.

-In my opinion, the last person is…

He seemed to be talking about the incomplete quest – The Unsaved Ones.

“You know, he was really weak physically. So he lived his whole life in a hospital bed… seeing him like that makes me grateful to you.”

A smile filled with sincerity.

Aria carefully asked Nahan as he watched the screen.

“『Are you satisfied with the ending you’ve brought about?』”

“Do you even need to ask?”

Of course he was satisfied.

“Everything is back to normal.”

He had saved those who had become precious to him, and also saved again those who were precious from the beginning.

The sorrows each had suffered alone,

The misunderstandings piled upon each other,

And the villains who created those misunderstandings.

He had cleared it all away through hard work without even knowing the full story, and finally reached a happy ending.

Those left behind would live happy lives, and Nahan was satisfied with just that.

“So I—”

As Nahan, with a smile, was about to continue his increasingly lengthy answer,

Aria interrupted and asked.

“『Then what about them?』”

“What about what?”

“『Are they… satisfied with the ending you’ve brought about for them?』”

“…?”

A world stripped of all forced fate, with only happiness ahead.

The only thing left was himself, who brought misfortune, but even he was facing extinction after saving everyone, so—

‘Isn’t it obvious?’

Just as Nahan was about to answer that,

Asha, who had been silent during their conversation, spoke from beyond the screen.

-That’s too cruel.

She seemed to have heard the Black Wolf’s explanation that Nahan didn’t care what happened to himself.

-You told me I was precious to you… why don’t you know that you’re precious too?

Starting with Asha’s murmur, the others also spoke similar words.

It’s not salvation, it’s abandonment.

You’re leaving us.

You’re giving up too easily.

Nahan, who had been listening silently, found himself objecting.

“Why…?”

I’m just a useless person who only brings misfortune when I’m around.

Big brother,

The director,

My siblings.

They all either left or suffered for a long time because of the misfortune I brought.

“Right… you know best.”

Nahan looked at Hyesung in the screen and raised his voice without realizing it.

“You died early because of me too. Because I meddled unnecessarily—!!”

A voice so loud it surprised even himself.

Unable to finish what he was saying, he swallowed his words.

Hyesung stepped forward before them with the same smile as before and answered.

-That’s why we need to save you.

Just as you appeared and saved us when we were giving up on our own lives, telling us we were precious.

-We need to save you and let you know that you’re just as precious to us.

At Hyesung’s one-sided proposal, Nahan instinctively covered his eyes and ears.

Because they would surely refuse.

‘They might try to help at first, but they’ll give up quickly when they hit a wall.’

To them, I’m just that kind of person.

People are more selfish than one might think.

Even if you give your heart to them, they’re not a species that will unconditionally return it, so he was certain they would refuse.

But a moment later…

…Swish.

Aria, who had somehow approached and wrapped her hands around Nahan’s, removed them and whispered.

“『Don’t be afraid to receive. You deserve it.』”

Led as if by her guidance, he finally faced the screen.

As they continued to put their heads together and whisper, Lactea, who had maintained silence throughout, slightly opened her red lips and muttered.

-I’ll never give up on you, Nahan.

Lactea, who had been the most closed off.

The moment he realized that even she was genuinely concerned about him,

“『I was right, wasn’t I?』”

Aria smiled brightly and manipulated her fingers to bring up a golden window.

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【Main Scenario – <The Unsaved Ones – Nahan> is now complete.】

【Congratulations!】

【You have completed the Main Scenario – The Unsaved Ones!】

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─『Main Scenario』─

◆ The Unsaved Ones.

: Save the <characters> who would have perished in regret and despair.

◆Those Saved/

: So far… [10 / 10]

◆Reward

: One wish.

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【Success reward will be granted.】