episode_0097

“Koheook..”

Grumble-rumble.

Blood begins to overflow from the corner of Venice’s mouth and the area where Carly’s hand was pierced. The flowing blood turns Carly’s torn dress even redder.

“….Huh?”

And at that moment, Carly’s brain froze. What on earth is happening now?

Why… are my hands piercing Venice? Why is Venice shedding so much blood…?

…ah. I haven’t escaped that terrible nightmare yet. okay. It has to be…

“Cluck, crunch…”

“…….”

However, the reality I was facing now was not a dream or a terrible nightmare. The horrible feeling of my hands penetrating every inch of flesh and muscle.

The warmth of blood so hot. And his body is getting colder.

It was a dream…no…what? Dream…

“Ah…ahhh…!”

The moment she realized that this terrible tragedy was not a dream but reality, Kali’s eyes began to tremble like crazy.

I… what on earth have I done? Why did I… attack Venice, which I love more than my life?

Another hand, stained with blood, reaches for the hair. I shake my head, holding on to my hair so tightly that it feels like I’m going to tear it out.

“Kali…”

“Ah…no…no…!”

Venice’s weak voice is heard. Once again, blood flows from the corner of his mouth.

What on earth have you done? What should I do from now on? Why on earth am I…!

When humans face situations that are too shocking, they tend to lose their composure. At the same time, it is impossible to judge the situation correctly.

Are they unable to accept the horrendous reality and are trying to ignore it, or are they squeezing all their strength into finding the best way?

That’s something no one knows. If you are faced with a situation that makes you want to get rid of your thinking head, you will be unable to even make such a judgment.

“I…I didn’t mean to do this…! I didn’t mean to attack Venice…!”

Rattling..

Carly’s body begins to tremble. She finally returned from her beast form, but shimmers began to appear in her again. It was a precursor to becoming a beast.

“I…there’s no way I attacked Venice…! I… I…!”

“….Carly.”

“…………!”

My body, which was shaking like crazy, disappears like melting snow and subsides as I hear his voice smiling and speaking in a low voice.

As soon as she saw his faint smile, Carly just stared at it blankly and shed tears.

And the shimmer that was encroaching on Kali’s body disappeared in an instant, no longer revealing its ghostly power.

“….It’s okay. Carly…”

“Venice…Venice-!”

Only now did I come back to my senses completely. Even though Carly was shedding tears, she hurriedly checked on Venice’s condition.

“Uh…what should I do…what should I do…!”

His body was already in shambles. My entire body was twisted and unable to function properly, and blood was flowing out from all over my body.

As I look around, I see blood stains that I presume to be his, staining the pure white floor red.

How many times did he fall, how many times did he fly, and how many times did he fall?

As Kali looks at the river of blood that could never belong to just one person, she feels a burning pain in her heart.

“I… Because of me…”

because of me. Venice is hurt and broken. Venice sacrificed herself to awaken my spirit, even burning her own body.

Even now my hand was piercing Venice’s heart. I… what on earth have I done…?

“….It’s not your fault…Cough. Carly…”

“….Ha…but-!”

“…Even if it’s not your fault. Don’t blame yourself. Because this was my… choice.”

“……..!”

How can you… protect me when you only hurt yourself, destroy yourself, and cause harm?

Even though everything is my fault… I can say it’s not my fault.

“Mi…I’m sorry…I’m really sorry…”

“Cluck.Cluck…”

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Carly screamed. Anger and hatred towards oneself for harming one’s loved ones.

And I feel an unfathomably deep sense of guilt, and a sense of guilt at how kind and good he still is even in this state.

The strong and strong Kali was no more. Only the delicate cat Suin sat down and howled like a child.

She apologizes over and over again over and over again. Venice quietly looks at her like that.

Tup – Pat pat.

And then. Venice’s hand, trembling and struggling to lift, moved towards Carly’s head and began to slowly stroke her hair.

“……..!”

A smile that is fresher and warmer than flower petals on a spring day. His touch and warmth are gentler than the sun shining on a clear day.

It feels like they are comforting and protecting you and telling you that it is not your fault. Carly opens her mouth, tears streaming down her face, and looks at Venice’s smile.

“…I wonder how painful and difficult it must have been for such a delicate child….”

“Black…Uuuu…

“It’s okay… It’s okay…”

At the same time, even though there was no strength to hear, the voice was still soft and pleasant to listen to, and Carly shed tears as she felt the touch of a child being hugged by its parents.

All the hard work and pain so far. And the agony and agony melt away in an instant. With his warm touch and words, all happiness fills me.

“Cough, gasp…”

“Venice…Venice..!”

However, he was still in critical condition. His eyes, which were more beautiful and shining than jewels, faded over time.

From the moment Kali opened her eyes until now, she has continued to bleed and vomit blood.

We must treat him and save him as soon as possible.

“Venice…Venice, wait a moment…! I will find a way to treat it quickly…!”

“….It’s okay. Carly…”

“….What does that mean…! Even now… it’s too late. Look at the blood you shed…!”

I look at the puddles of blood, the scraped, scattered, and burst flesh and bloodstains that make me believe that dozens of people have bled to death in droves.

His body was completely disfigured, his bones exposed, and there was no sound in his body. I have to find a way quickly…

Sigh-

“…….!”

however. Despite Carly’s cries, Venice is just as vicious as usual, and at the same time, she faintly shows a kind smile.

Because that smile was so faint and reassuring. Because it was like the last flame that is emitted only at the end of life. I feel extremely anxious.

“Kali…”

“Ah…no-! Don’t say that, please…! I will somehow save you, no, I will show you…! Please… please master…!”

“…Carly…hey…”

“No…no, no…! Please don’t say anything…!!!”

“It’s already… too late. This isn’t your fault. Because I was already dead the moment I was pierced by the spear.”

He said that the fact that he was revived was a miracle in itself. Words that I had hoped not to say come out.

“No…! Master… please don’t leave me… please…”

If it were possible, I would give it my all. My body, my mind, even my life if you wish.

So please… don’t leave me alone.

When Carly collapses on the floor, Venice collapses as well. Carly clings to Venice like a child throwing a tantrum at her parents, and sobs and screams.

“…Carly. Can you… look at my face.”

“Ugh… Ugh… Master… Please…”

“Last… please.”

“Wow….”

I tried not to look at his face like a tantrum. At the words ‘last request’, Carly’s eyes turn to Venice.

His expression was infinitely gentle and warm. Like the expression of a parent looking at their child, as if they don’t care about Kali’s sin.

Cough-cluck.

Venice, who coughed several times and vomited blood, creating another puddle of blood where she sat, took a deep breath for a moment and began to talk.

“…Carly. You… have the right to be happy. And I… hope for that too.”

“Ugh…Ugh…Please… Don’t leave me alone…”

Please…don’t leave me alone. Now I have… no one left. It means there’s only you…

“A kind and good person like you. You must be happy.”

“Ugh…Huhuh…”

how about you. You are a good and upright person who cannot be compared to someone like me. You have to be happy…

You lived for others rather than yourself, and even though you ended up in this state… you don’t think about your own happiness?

“….live happily…give me. That’s my… last request.”

“How… How could I do that to you…”

It was you who saved my life and made it possible for me to live and hope for the future.

If you, who were my everything, disappear, how on earth will I live… and be happy? You are already my life itself…

“Luckily… it seemed like it would be possible at least once.”

“…What…ah…ah…!”

The sparkle that always seemed to shine in Venice’s eyes was now almost gone and hard to find.

But now that we have reached the end. It begins to burn once again.

“Don’t do it… Don’t do it… Please don’t do it…!”

“….I’m sorry. Carly…”

“Ah…no, don’t do it, don’t do it!!!!”

I felt like I knew what he was going to do. Otherwise, his expression wouldn’t have been so sad.

All the favors and love he bestowed. I plan on erasing it from my mind.

Because I said I couldn’t live without him. Sacrificing yourself to keep me alive.

“I… will become a bondage that holds your life. So please…”

“Si…I don’t want to lose you…! Please…please…!”

His trembling hands begin to come closer and closer. Kali tried to take a step back, but her frozen body did not listen.

Please…don’t do it. I don’t want to forget you… I don’t want to think about life without you anymore…

Taaaak-!

As his fingers snap, Carly’s eyes go blank. But the tears still flow endlessly.

My body stopped and I couldn’t do anything except shed tears.

However, the spirit was still alive. Carly looks at Venice, who is willing to sacrifice herself until the end.

Please don’t do it. Please… I’m going to save you somehow… Please just give me one chance…

The time is coming. Venice, who managed to take a deep breath and cough up blood, shows a bright smile that she has never seen before.

“…forget me. live happily Kali.”

Paaa-!

A strong light arises. The mind becomes more and more distant. Venice is disappearing from my memories.

Meeting him, his actions, personality, characteristics, and all my daily life with him.

Just as an old photo album burns away, the Venice that was in my heart is disappearing.

No… I don’t want to forget. Remember. Don’t forget…

My memories-

“….Hello.”

***

Flashing.

“….What is it? Where am I…”

A cat beast looks around in confusion. A song of blood unfolding in a wide open space.

Countless corpses, and raindrops falling steadily.

What on earth was I trying to do? Why am I here?

“…..!”

And while looking around, the cat beast sits down right in front of him and looks at the corpse with its head down.

…What on earth is this person? Why on earth was there a hole in my chest… why did I have so many injuries?

Grumbling.

“….Huh?”

A tear begins to flow from Carly’s eye.

This…is strange. I haven’t cried lately…

“Ugh…Ugh…Ugh…”

Why is this happening? I just looked at this person. It hurts like my heart has been pierced and I am so sad.

Tears are flowing like crazy. Perhaps even stronger and fiercer than the heavy rain.

“….Ugh. Me… Why are you doing this… Ugh…”

Carly was taken aback as this was something she had never experienced before. But the tears never stopped.

I had no strength in my whole body. I felt helpless, like I didn’t want to do anything.

Nevertheless, I managed to muster up the strength to stand up.

I need to at least go to the hospital.

“Black…Ugh… Huh?”

The moment when Kali got up from her seat with her exhausted body and, without knowing why, turned around and was about to leave the corpse that she loved so much.

In the pocket of the dress she was wearing, she felt something small.

I… why was I wearing this dress? Since when…?

Obviously, I didn’t wear clothes that looked like what females would wear. But why…?

Why is it so sad and heartbreaking?

My trembling hands reach into the pockets of my torn and frayed dress. What you hold in your hand is something soft.

“Sniff. Doll….type?”

The identity of that something was a small doll. A doll with black fur and red eyes that is small and soft enough to be held in one hand.

This is yours, Carly.

“Ugh…! Who are you…!”

And at that time, I hear a voice ringing in my head. Even though it’s definitely the first time I’ve heard the voice, it’s so sweet.

Carly quickly looked around, but couldn’t see anyone.

Just because you were looking at this doll.

A voice warmer than the spring breeze and more beautiful than the chirping of birds. That moment when you hear that voice and look into the doll’s eyes.

Shwaaagh-!

The little doll’s red eyes begin to shine, and unknown information begins to fill in like crazy.

….bodyguard?

Phew… Puhaha…!

…your younger brother. I will save you.

From now on, this is our home.

….It’s beautiful.

All memories start to come back. Scenes that had burned away come back again.

Like a flash of light passing by. Although it was only a short period of time, I remember moments that were more beautiful and happy than any other moments.

“Black…ugh!!”

The pain continues as if my head will break. And that moment. Finally all the memories came back.

master.

Venice. My one and only master, the one who saved me. The person I have to sacrifice everything to serve from now on.

“Master…Master, Master, Master…!”

Carly turns around and runs away. To my one and only master.

live happily

Forget me… live happily.

Memories that should have been forgotten come back. And even the words he left behind.

“Ah…no…no…!!”

No, you can’t do that. Master, there’s no way you could have left me. Please don’t leave me. Please.

Finally, Kali reached the front of Venice. I walk right in front of him, who is sitting down with his head down, and kneel down.

“Master…! Master, master, master, master…”

I’m back. A lowly slave who almost forgot his master’s grace and all the blessings he had bestowed on him.

So please…

“Don’t go…”

Carly grabs Venice’s chin with a trembling hand and lifts it slightly.

I rationalized that if I looked at his face, I would be greeted by a smile as pure and beautiful as any other time.

“Ah….ahhh…!”

However, his always bright face shows no vitality. His warmth, warmer than the spring sun, is colder than the pouring rain and wind.

The red eyes that were looking at Kali, showing an arc of fascination, lost their light and only looked into space.

Unless it’s time to get angry for me. The corners of the mouth that used to smile have lost their strength and become droopy.

“Master… Master… Master…!”

Even if you shake Venice’s body, the corpse that has already left does not move. Carly cries out, hugging Venice’s body, which has a huge hole in it.

“Ah…ah…ah…!”

It can’t be like this. There is no way my master would have left me alone…

Now there’s no one left for me. Only the master was my everything….

“Aaaa-!!!!”

The dark clouds disappear and sunlight begins to shine. A ray of light illuminates Venice in the darkness.

In the middle of the vast plains of Ale Manor, where countless corpses and rivers of blood had emerged.

My benefactor, savior, and light who has already passed away.

A cat that left its one and only owner let out a howl that echoed throughout Espilia.

Holding the body of the departed savior and the precious little doll in his hands, let the despair and sadness reverberate throughout the world. Endlessly, endlessly…