episode_0092

“Lukete.”

A sword of sunlight that appears when particles of light come together.

I grabbed the sword with my hand and swung it lightly. The sword emitted a bright light for a moment, and then a human figure emerged from within the sword.

“Oh!”

The person who came out of the sword is none other than Geomseong.

He landed safely on the floor and looked at my sword with interest, his hand on his chin as if it was a wonder.

“What a strange sword. To actually experience becoming one with the sword.”

“I won’t give it to you, so give up.”

Carlos licked his lips a few times as if he was disappointed.

He soon stroked his beard and looked at me with a pleased look.

“Your expression is good. Did it get resolved amicably?”

I looked at him quietly for a moment.

Now that I think about it, it really happened just as Carlos said.

If only I had listened to him. Maybe I wouldn’t have hurt Hera.

‘..no.’

There’s no point in regretting anything.

It’s all my fault.

What’s important is what happens next.

“That’s right. It worked out well.”

Carlos started laughing heartily after hearing my answer.

“Hahaha! That’s fortunate. That’s fortunate.”

I also looked at him and smiled faintly.

After some time had passed, Geomseong, who had shaken off all his laughter, asked.

“But. What about that young lady?”

His words made my body tremble, but I couldn’t show it.

“I won’t be able to see you for a while.”

“Huh? Did something happen?”

Let’s look at the sky for a moment. The dazzling sunlight warmly enveloped our faces.

“…..I think it would be good to take some time.”

Geomseong looked at me for a moment without saying anything. Then he nodded and followed me to the sky.

“Yeah. It’s not my place to get involved.”

“So. What are you going to do next?”

“You have to reap what you sow.”

okay.

There is still a lot of work to be done.

Only now do I realize how wrong I have been.

How precious is love.

And that you shouldn’t trample on people’s hearts arbitrarily.

I just found out.

I probably would have never known if I hadn’t met Hera.

The sins I’ve committed so far.

Like Bordin.

There must be more than one person who has been harmed by my foolish past.

During the time Hera gave me, I will ask for forgiveness from them all.

Maybe I will never receive it in my lifetime.

But I won’t give up.

“But why did you follow me?”

I turned around and looked at her.

She has short brown hair.

Alina, a maid who once worked in his mansion.

She was looking at me with a calm expression.

“…I can’t trust you.”

“Huh?”

“Athena has already given you irreparable damage. There is no guarantee that she will not do it again.”

“…..”

I frowned slightly at her words, but decided to ignore them since she wasn’t wrong.

“So?”

“Let me watch. How you will change.”

He speaks quite bluntly.

Well, I guess it’s okay.

If you have at least one person to talk to, you won’t be bored.

“Do whatever you want.”

I turned my back on her and walked forward. Alina started walking quietly behind me.

….How long has it been since we broke up?

I miss you already.

Still, I hope you come see my face someday.

I signed a contract with her.

And it’s not a contract that can be made just like that.

It was a truly vicious type of master-servant contract, one in which the soul was entrusted to the master.

Perhaps with just one gesture from Hera, my soul could be destroyed in an instant.

Still, I don’t regret it.

It was I, and no one else, who offered to sacrifice my soul.

It was Hera who proposed this because she could not make a contract due to her inability to control mana.

“Phehe. Who would have thought I’d become a slave.”

At first I thought I misheard.

But when I saw her eyes looking at me so intensely, I found myself unable to refuse.

If only I could continue my relationship with her. I could do whatever she wanted hundreds of times. I decided to become her slave without hesitation.

‘……I don’t like the order though.’

– Let’s take some time, Athena.

The first command Hera gave me.

Until you come back to me, stay healthy, don’t do evil, and be good.

He said he didn’t have the confidence to face me properly yet.

I guess so.

Rather, I am grateful to her.

How dare you not abandon me, even though I have committed such a terrible act, but embrace me again.

Right until the very last moment.

So kind.

She was a lovely woman.

“Then. Shall we go?”

Thinking of her.

He walked forward confidently with determined eyes.

Maybe in a few months, we’ll be able to see each other again?

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“Mom. What are you thinking?”

“Ugh…no.”

Marie, who was a little taller than before, sat on my lap and looked up at me.

It was still such a cute and lovely face.

As I stroked her head, she smiled as if she felt good and came into my arms.

It’s already been a year since then.

Like a river flowing strongly.

Time passed quickly.

As I opened the window, bright sunlight and green trees filled my view.

This is deep in the forests on the outskirts, outside the empire.

It was such a remote place that even if you really tried to find it, you would never find it.

I came here on Sephir’s recommendation.

A wooden cabin in the middle of the forest. Sephir said it was the elf’s former abandoned dwelling.

I felt uncomfortable, as if I had come to a house owned by an owner.

If it’s like Sephir said, then it’s a place that hasn’t been used for 100 years. It should be okay.

When I first got there, it was full of mold and dust and gave off a terrible smell. Fortunately, with Marie’s magic, I was able to clean it up in an instant.

A year has passed since then.

Since it was a place where no one set foot, I was able to spend my time very quietly.

“…..Should I go see you soon?”

He placed his hand gently on his chest and thought of her.

Athena, who gave her soul to me and is now my slave.

I wonder if she felt this way too.

Maybe it’s because I have her soul inside me. It’s incomparable to when I had her mana inside me.

Even though we were so far apart, I always felt like she was by my side.

Maybe that’s why my desire to go and meet her has largely disappeared.

It’s been a year now and I still feel that way. I figured I probably won’t be going back for a while.

Although Athena will be in some trouble.

“Phew..”

When I imagined Athena struggling, I couldn’t help but laugh.

‘….Hurry up a little more, Athena.’

I still haven’t completely let go of my feelings for her.

The sense of betrayal I felt was so great that it was indescribable.

Still, I didn’t resent her enough to want to die anymore.

After some more time passes, I will be able to face her properly.

Athena’s news was relayed to Alina.

He said that he lives for the people, going around here and there.

He said it really felt like he was born again.

“…I’m still the same, you know.”

I was still afraid to face anyone.

Sometimes, when I get to show close affection to Marie.

I still felt a great sense of rejection in my body, to the point where I began to tremble without realizing it.

There was no choice.

Even if it was Athena’s doing, the self-loathing I felt back then was real.

It wasn’t something I could overcome simply by knowing it was a lie.

‘Let’s only think good thoughts.’

Still, it was clear that things were much better than before.

My body became healthy again, and a bright color appeared on my face.

Ding-ding-ding-

The sound of a small bell ringing could be heard from the door.

“Hera! I’m here!”

Sephir, in human form, entered the house holding a bag full of food ingredients in both hands.

“Thank you for your hard work, Sephir.”

I said to her with a smile. Sephir said shyly, crossing her legs.

“Umm..well..then after a long time..can I lick your ear..?”

“….Okay. Later.”

Sephir’s expression brightened at my words.

I wonder if it was because you felt good about what I did for you before.

Sephir has been asking me to lick his ear for quite some time now.

Lily said it was one of those relaxing massages, and it certainly was.

Kkadak-

“Huh..? Maria..?”

“….No, Mom.”

…what?

I felt a chill around Marie.

It must be my imagination.

I looked up at the sun shining brightly today and muttered.

“Come to think of it…the original will start next year already..”

“Huh? Original?”

Marie tilted her head at me.

I guess the words I muttered to myself reached her ears.

When I tried to say no, she shrugged her shoulders and laid back down in my arms.

…let’s not think about the original anymore.

You don’t have to worry about it anymore.

Athena became a saint.

Maybe this alone will make Robin’s job a lot easier.

Sephir no longer helps the Demon King.

It will also not happen that her troublesome fascination will lead to her fighting against her own side.

The rest is all up to Robin.

“…Work hard, main character.”

I rested my chin on my hand and looked at the bright sunlight.

I won’t care about the original anymore.

I feel like I’ve made this promise dozens of times, but this time it was real.

With that thought in mind, I closed my eyes, enjoying the warm sunlight.

But isn’t there such a saying?

How can things in this world be as one wishes?

Ironically.

Another year has passed.

Thanks to a rumor that shook the empire.

My resolve was shattered once again.

The hero of the holy sword who appeared in the empire for the first time in 100 years.

I heard that she is a woman.