episode_0087

1.

As the night deepened and the atmosphere of drinking became more relaxed.

The Witch of Memory spoke first.

“It’s midnight now. Let’s go meet the stars.”

“Oh, yes. Yuli? Are you okay?”

“Ah, uh-huh…..”

“If you don’t like dry ones, how can you drink them all at once…”

“It’s okay…. Whoa!”

Yuli staggered and eventually fell to the ground.

The appearance of being so drunk that one cannot control one’s body.

“Phew.”

“What, what is so funny! Yeah!”

Yelling at someone with a loose tongue only makes them look cute.

Just seeing you sitting there, that unusual sight, reminds me of our first meeting.

It’s even more precious because I know that it’s not easy for the relationship that started back then to continue until now.

“Up.”

“…..Thank you.”

“That reminds me of when we first met.”

I carried Yuli on my back and chased after the witch.

One step further from the top floor.

On the way to the rooftop.

“……..I’m sorry.”

“Huh? What are you sorry about? There’s nothing to be sorry about now, right?”

“That, that…. They just hung up the second clause.”

Ah, the contract clause that says you can’t carry any weapon other than Yuri.

Actually, I was very frustrated and angry.

And… it also worked on me like a huge restraint.

But, well, now that I think about it, it was actually closer to the right choice.

“You’re bringing up old things because you’re mad today…..?”

Now I feel guilty.

“No! That’s not what I meant….”

“Then you’re not going to help me cook like today?”

“I’ll help you!”

“Okay then.”

He lightly dismissed Yuli’s anxiety.

Because I have no desire to further argue about something that has already been forgiven.

“Is the love fight over~?”

“Yes. The nonsense is over.”

“What, what!?”

I followed the Witch of Memory to the top.

Although it may not be the tallest, it is a relatively tall tower, so the surrounding night scenery is clearly visible.

I fly across the night, the stars twinkling around me.

It’s a spectacular view.

My heart is filled with excitement as I look up at the night sky of this world, free of pollution, from such a high place.

“Shall we begin?”

The Witch of Memory changed into her traditional attire.

She put aside her traditional suit and sunglasses for a moment and took out a long, pitch-black dress and a wand.

The tip of the wand is covered with black hair, giving it the appearance of a giant paintbrush.

[Remember]

Let me recite the hymn once again.

A god-like being in this world who holds the concepts of memory in his hands.

A witch who is by no means a god, but who wields power.

The Witch of Memory’s hair began to glow.

Starlight began to fill her hair, as if erasing the boundary between night and day, and the mysterious light of the galaxy began to settle.

Even as the hair fluttered in the night breeze, it became one with the night and did not lose its color, but rather became more vivid.

“The night of this world will cover everyone’s eyes, and once again time will fleetingly slip away from you.”

After reciting the mantra, he would recite words to express his own thoughts.

“Have mercy on those who do not shine under the countless stars, and let them see that all of them do not reach.”

And he swung his wand as if drawing a picture in the air.

He dipped the tip of the wand into a bowl of water.

After the waves created by the wand passed, the water that reflected the night sky as if it were a photograph.

“…Okay.”

The splendid light of the water transformed into the color of the deep sea.

Except for one star.

“Yes. It is true that the existence of the warrior Caesar was completely erased.”

“….I see.”

This means only one thing.

The story of how I was forgotten by everyone.

My face, my name, my deeds, my history, my scars all faded from my memory.

Except for Casselina.

‘The past is just a time that has already passed. If memories cannot prove that past, then that past is as good as not existing.’

I’m suddenly reminded of a story the Witch of Past Memories told me.

“….Huh? Oh, this doesn’t matter.”

“Is there a problem?”

“It’s nothing. It’s about Kai’s life this time, not Caesar’s life before.”

“Huh?”

The witch divides me into my past life and this life.

The warrior who died in the battle with the Demon King is living his life as a cleaner in his previous life.

“You must have made a new connection in this life. Four stars are shining.”

“……Ah.”

Ignis, Taina, Srenya, and Uni.

The young students I was close with at the academy naturally come to mind.

“It’s not that big of a problem…”

“Is there a small problem?”

“If you kept in touch with those kids.”

“Yes.”

“Are you sure you won’t be caught as a warrior? If you are caught, your plan could be ruined.”

The Witch of Memory made a worried expression.

I think I know what you’re worried about.

Because my only plan to die could be shattered and I would have to endure an eternity of painful life.

but…..

“Still, I want to stay by your side.”

“…..Yeah. I’m sure you’ll make the right decision.”

Because I have to protect the children from the Demon King.

Because now you are a true warrior.

A warrior who protects not only his comrades, but everyone.

“But you should also think about keeping your distance. Okay?”

“…..Okay. I’ll take that as advice to be careful.”

So, after one treatment and one check-up,

Today, I decided to stay a day at the Witch’s Tower.

2.

A refreshing late night sleep.

It’s a leisurely feeling I’ve never felt at the academy.

Outside the window, the clear sky is filled with witches flying on broomsticks and tall, rare towers.

“Wow… Kai…..”

There is Yuri in my arms.

As if he didn’t feel suffocated, he put his arm between mine and hugged me tightly.

‘….This position is quite uncomfortable.’

I tried to sneak away and escape from Yuli’s bonds.

“……Eu …

I couldn’t get out of bed because Yuli was lonely.

His brows are furrowed, as if he’s having a nightmare.

I don’t feel cold sweat… but I’m still anxious.

-side

So I gave Yuli a good morning kiss on the forehead.

Only then did Yuli’s expression become relaxed.

The tension in my body gradually released, making it easier to escape Yuli’s embrace.

“Oh, you’re up already?”

“Yeah. I have somewhere to go today after seeing you guys off.”

When I left the room, the Witch of Memory was there.

Seeing her leisurely flipping through her phone, I thought she was a witch, not from this world.

Besides, maybe it’s because she has a more urban vibe, wearing a suit and sunglasses instead of the witch’s costume from last night.

It seems like a successful businessman schedules meetings with buyers.

“What are you looking at so intently?”

“Webso. Would you like to show me too?”

…I didn’t know that the cheap word “webso” would come out.

“I don’t think I’ll ever see you again.”

“I understand.”

Just thinking about how I ended up in this world after watching a webtoon by mistake gives me a PTSD kick.

“Oh, the battery is dead.”

“Already?”

“It’s different from Hyundai. And it’s not that hard to watch while staying up all night.”

There is a significant difference between the laws that make up the modern world, that is, the world before Ice Age, and this world.

Because modern physicists can never explain the specific unrealistic actions of humans using magic and swordsmanship and being witches.

The laws of this world are governed by the three realms.

I’m not sure… but it’s easy to think of it in terms of the laws of physics in this world.

Like magic power, sword power, or absolute power.

All laws come from the three realms.

“…..Do you want to go back to the present?”

“Huh?”

The Witch of Memory opened her mouth and put her cell phone in her bosom.

I guess you think you accidentally touched my sensitive spot by looking embarrassed.

“You know, I can’t go back to the present.”

He answered brightly.

It’s not a smile that makes you look like something is broken, it’s a truly innocent smile.

Because I met love here, spent time with good people, and had many experiences.

Even though I had a little regret, I felt relieved because it was just a regret.

“I know, sorry.”

Witches are special beings who are not bound by this world.

People living in this world are residents of this world.

Am I somewhere in between?

Since he was incorporated into this world in the present, he is half-human from another world.

That is why the feet of this world were tied.

Also, since I was a person from all over the world, it makes sense that I was half a person from all over the world.

Therefore, it is free from contact with witches.

He is a person who is neither here nor there, with a very ambiguous and strange boundary drawn.

“Let’s go now, Kai.”

“Huh? Are you ready?”

“It’ll be soon.”

After a brief chat with the witch, Yuli came out of the room.

Always wearing a white dress.

“Okay, now it’s time to part ways.”

“It was nice meeting you.”

“It’s me.”

The witch led us away with a brief farewell.

In front of the room where Yuli was just a moment ago.

“See you in half a year.”

“….That’s right! Please say hello to Dries and ask him if he’s studying well.”

“Of course.”

After leaving a few words of advice, the witch opened the door.

And then I followed suit and was able to arrive at the door in an instant.

In front of that old, worn-out door when we first came to the Witch’s City.

“Shall we go?”

“Okay. Let’s go home.”

So I finished all my summer vacation schedule with Yuli.

Now it’s time to return to the academy and our home.

3.

A mansion in Paris, France.

It is a place that boasts a splendid atmosphere, as if it were brought straight from the mansion of a count from the continent of Galexia.

This is the house of the witch of memory.

And this is where the witch’s two cute disciples reside.

“Dress! Ceiling!”

“Master!”

“Mom!”

They each call each other by different names and are held in the teacher’s arms.

They were both holding a writing instrument in one hand, as if they were studying hard.

“Hey, have you been studying well?”

He puts down his suitcase for a moment and hugs his two disciples, who are like daughters to him.

“Of course!”

“Oh, of course!”

“Shilling, go wash up. There’s a stain on your face.”

“Ouch!”

Schilling turned around, shocked at having his lie exposed.

Even though she’s a bit of a tomboy, she’s a witch’s disciple.

She walked briskly, with all the grace of an old-fashioned lady.

Of course, I’ll run around like a brat in places where people can’t see me.

“T, Master…! Kai, how are you doing…?”

Driss opened his mouth cautiously.

It was for this story that he deliberately made me avoid the spot by pointing out the non-existent stain on the ceiling.

It’s not wrong to say that I slept face down.

“Of course. He also asked me to tell Kai how I was doing.”

“Kkiyaat….!”

Driss expressed his joy by twisting his body.

“Hey, since I’ll be officially a witch in two and a half years, it’s okay if I go see Kai, right?”

“Of course. But don’t forget that you have to work harder.”

“Of course!”

Driss clenched his fists and strengthened his resolve.

For the day we meet again.

Dreaming of a happy future where she officially becomes a witch and stays by Kai’s side.