episode_0135

Resignation – resignation, resignation, acceptance, acceptance, resignation.

“…it’s all…a lie…“

“…“

Lapis looked at me with tears in her eyes.

I just lowered my head without saying anything.

“Please don’t cry for someone like me…I’m…not worth it.”

“…sniff…”

The fact that I lied to the end and sent away the children who trusted me and followed me,

At that fact, my heart was torn apart by a feeling of guilt running down my spine.

“Lapis…I…“

“Shut up!!!!“

Whoosh—!

She hugged me and buried her head in my arms.

Tears flowed non-stop, and I started panting as if I was having trouble breathing.

“Ah…it hurts…hug me gently…“

“Shut up, please…! Commander…there’s no way he could use a technique like that…“

“…You don’t trust me…?“

“I trust you!!! I have always believed in you… and followed you… and have always been by your side… and always… been with you through that hellish life… Ugh… “

Her pink hair was flowing beautifully in the wind,

The dazzling scarlet sunset gradually began to set.

“But…I know it all…whenever you do something stupid…it’s always before you come back hurt so horribly…! I see that smile I always had… again…“

“…“

“Now I know…I can’t cry so I’m always smiling…Although I’m always teasing me lightly…I’m completely rotten inside…I know how sad you are…“

“But…it doesn’t have to be like this…I’ve suffered like this…I’ve lived in pain several times more…several hundred times more than others…and at the end…if the commander dies… .What does this mean…“

“…Lapis…“

I hugged her and stroked her head without saying a word.

Lapis continued to sob as she touched my broken wounds,

He looked at me as if he was scolding me and screamed.

“If you cut yourself on paper while doing paperwork, it hurts so much!!!!! My body is so broken!!! Ugh… seeing you endure it like that until the end… I wonder… what should I do… “

She said to me, wiping her tears with her sleeve.

“…Run away. If it’s another dimension, somehow…I…I can do it.“

“…Lapis…“

“Because there must be a way somehow!!! Please…as long as you stay alive…it doesn’t matter where…so…“

“…Can we all go there together…?“

“…“

She gasped and said nothing.

He just closed his eyes and hugged me tighter.

“Commander, only you…can make it go back to the original world…then…“

“…Lapis…you know…what kind of life I…lived in that world…“

“Ugh…black…I know…but it’s better than dying…so…“

She let go of me and continued to shed tears.

With his throat completely closed, he started sniffling and slowly confessing to me.

“You know!!! I… paid the price… to come to the past with the Commander…”

“…”

“I…I…I…came back in time…in exchange for a curse that would never allow me to be with you forever…”

“Even if the commander gets married to someone other than me…I!!!! Even if I have to live the rest of my life with a worthless trash man!!!!”

Whoosh—!

She hugged me and cried bitterly.

Panting in my ear, rubbing my damp cheeks, very sad.

“So…please…just stay alive…please…I like you…I really, really…love you like crazy…”

“Although he is sometimes foolish…every time I see him, he guides us seriously…and protects us like an adult…but inside he is completely rotten…he is like a child who needs love…I…◦ @◦

“…Lapis…”

“Even if you like me this much… it’s okay if you can’t be with me!!! So…please…don’t do this…please…”

I smiled and comforted the crying child.

I just smiled endlessly and brightly, as if all the sadness that had built up in my heart was washed away.

“You know, Lapis, you don’t know how happy I am to be able to come to this world.“

“…For the first time in my life…I felt loved by someone. It was really too much… for a human scum like me… for someone who would never love anyone… you were so warm.“

“Don’t say that…! Commander…than any other person…much cooler…ugh…kinder…“

“…When I was always broken and wanted to die. You always helped me. Supports me so I don’t collapse, guides me…“

“I felt so warm and cozy…I don’t know how much I cried. So I decided… I will protect you… I will definitely… create a world where you can live happily.“

“As much as I was saved…I was prepared…to repay that kind of love. I will save you.“

“No matter what the cost…“

Wow…

She shook her head, holding me tightly.

“What does that mean!!! i know…! You are such a stupid person… and I still remember watching you come back broken like that every day!!!“

“But…but…if you leave like that…what will I do…what about me…what about me!!! because of you…!!! I’ve been trying to live for a long time… but what… what should I do if the person who made me feel that way… leaves… “

Lapis looked up at me pitifully and spoke.

I just hugged her and looked at the sky.

“Do you remember…? When I was about to jump off the bridge… he came to me at that time… who I was around that time!!! I was barely alive…but in reality, I was as good as dead…”

“But you took me away from that piece of trash… from that day… from that damn day!!! Are you…”

She looked into my eyes and was crying and smiling at the same time.

“You are the only one who gives me meaning to live…”

The meteorite was just falling closer and closer,

I had no intention of just watching that.

“…“

“What…say something…please…“

“…Lapis.“

I took a deep breath and looked at the Skeleton Knight who was standing awkwardly.

Then one of them carefully inserted a strong painkilling injection into my arm.

‘Five minutes… the effect of painkillers is five minutes… put it off… just like always… without anything happening… just like always… hiding the pain…’

Clap clap–!

I smacked my cheek hard and smiled brightly.

After barely enduring the pain of having every bone in my body broken, I waited for the painkiller’s effects to slowly wear off.

I started acting very calmly, hiding my pain like I always did.

“I’m so…ridiculous…how petty…how dare you write this to an adult…“

“What…what…?

Click…

I took out the wish ticket that I kept in my necklace.

Then Lapis shed tears and shook her head.

“No!!! never!!! There is no use using such things!!! Never…never leave…“

“Uh-huh..sssys/t “Uh-huh.

“ㄴ…Yes…?“

I smiled and stroked her head.

“I really… who is really going to die? I was just joking to make fun of you, dude. “

“I…really…? No, don’t lie!!! That can’t be…“

“Ehey. It was perfect after such a solemn departure! Finishing well and making a dramatic return… wow… isn’t it cool…?“

“Don’t talk nonsense…like this…ugh…when you’re hurt…“

“Hey, Lapis. Don’t you know that you’re completely mistaken?“

“…ㄴ…Yes…?“

I shook my head and laughed out loud.

As if nothing had happened and everything that had been said up until now was just an act.

“No…I worked so hard. Are you telling me to sacrifice my life to stop this? Who said that was good? I’m sorry, but you’re too timid to do such a brave thing.“

“And, of course, it’s a joke~ Hehe, really. I’m not that stupid. Besides, this is a holy relic. You know how powerful relics are, right? There isn’t enough time yet…but it’s punishment. And at the same time, I’m not going to forget about this anymore and use it.“

flutter… flutter…

I gave it to Lapis as a gift in front of her eyes,

I finally decided to use the wishing power that I had never used since I was a commander five years ago.

“No…it’s a bit awkward to say it’s a wish…so, it’s an order. It’s an errand.“

“…Ugh…“

“You know what I like, right? Buy a lot of delicious food. Chocolate ice cream and other things. Ah, the latest gaming machine. After that, I reserved accommodation and a car. Since it’s summer… we’ve all worked hard together, so let’s go on a refreshing vacation.“

“G…really…?“

“Okay then. I’ve had a hard time too… but I’m going to live with you every day, fooling around. We take turns dating one person a week. He said he wouldn’t even get a call because he was doing dirty things all night long. Oh, of course I’ll do it with you too. Surely…you won’t say you don’t like it?“

“Ugh…black…commander…“

“Ah, there is no refusal? And that kind of curse…like this…“

Paaaa…

I easily lifted the curse on her with my staff.

Then Lapis’ face brightened and she looked at me.

“It’s weak for something made by an ancient god. Did you walk weakly on purpose? Well, no one can stop me anymore. No matter who stops you, you too will join my harem. When you come in, you’ll be making a lot of noise. He said he would always do dirty things in the office or wherever.“

“G… Commander… Ugh… “

“So…don’t cry. I’ll pamper you a lot from now on, so let’s see… Wear a maid outfit like Yuri, and stay with me all day to fill out your bucket list. Do you still remember what we made back then?“

“That’s right…sigh…I’m sorry…I misunderstood…and ruined the joke…ugh…“

“Aha…I really…if I had known you would react like this, I would have just snapped my fingers and kicked you out.“

“Fool!!! Don’t say things like that!!!“

“Ahh…! Bad…bone…bone hit…“

“Sorry…I’m sorry…!“

Lapis cried while looking at me pretending to be in pain, then smiled.

I poked her cheek and smiled.

“If you cry and then laugh, your butt gets horny.“

“Who is this because of…! Ah…okay…that’s right…if that’s an order.“

Lapis carefully received my wish ticket and smiled at me.

My eyes were swollen, probably because I cried so much.

I found her so cute that I wiped away her tears with my sleeve.

Lapis’ eyes began to sparkle, like a puppy welcoming its long-awaited owner.

“It’s a promise…! Be sure to come back! I’ll gather people and prepare…“

“Hey, even if you knew. Say hello to the kids. Wear pretty clothes and make your wishes in advance. Because I will say that anything sexy can be done.“

“Yes…! all right…! Commander…I love you. Really.“

“…I love you too.“

I kissed her cheek and stroked her hair.

Then he whispered softly so that only her ears could hear.

“So…watch me. Because I will crush that damn meteorite with flying colors.“

“…Okay. I’ll wait… so… you have to come back…?“

“Yes, so hurry up and go. I’ll wait for the kids.“

Lapis smiled and nodded at me.

I waved my hands and smiled broadly at her,

“Commander!”

She smiled brightly and smiled at me.

The beautiful scarlet sunset shone on her hair.

The beautiful sight that made my heart so sad felt like it was stabbing my heart with an awl.

You are the same, you haven’t changed at all.

I was so broken though. I saved it.

I had all kinds of random thoughts, but like an adult, I just held them in and smiled.

“Good luck, Commander!”

“Yes, thank you.”

Just—!

With a snap of his fingers, she disappeared completely.

We moved to a very safe place, next to Surtur and Lauren.

In the end, it seemed like everything had returned to its original place.

Like the last moment before returning to the past.

At the end of Lapis’ words of good luck, my vision turned bright red.

Like a flower field with beautiful flowers in full bloom.

“…I went…“

“…Master…“

Cradangtang—!

“Cough…cough…cough…“

“Master!!!“

The Skeleton Knights all flocked towards me and examined my complexion.

My body was already damaged beyond repair, and it seemed like I didn’t have much time left.

“Haa…haa…the medicine…can’t even last 5 minutes anymore…haa…it’s only…3 minutes…cough…cough…! Sigh…you almost got caught by Lapis…“

“I…come to my senses…we…“

“Make me sit on the wall…Now…it’s almost time…“

Totuk…tuk…

The knights carefully sat me down against the wall,

I took out the red bullet I had stored in my breast pocket.

click—!

After loading the revolver, I stared at the meteorite endlessly.

If it weren’t for that hateful thing, I would be really happy.

If everything went according to plan, I really felt like I would be able to live the rest of my life as beautifully as I had told that child.

Now everything is too late.

It seemed like there were no more options.

“…Thank you for allowing me to say hello. Mr. Erlac.“

Trash…Trudge…

As I loaded the bullets into the cylinder, an old man in a blue suit walked towards me with a dark expression.

“…As expected, did everyone notice it?“

He wiped his monocle with a glasses cleaner and looked at me.

I nodded slowly and said.

“If it were you… I thought you would at least help me say goodbye. Isn’t the reason why we kept blocking the meteorite from earlier… all with that intention?“

“…Hmmmm…If it were for you, this level of kindness would be more than enough.“

The old man sat next to me and looked at the sky.

Destruction was definitely coming to this world,

Now it seemed like this was the only way left to me.

“…I want to make…a deal…cough…a deal. Mr. Erlac.“

“…I was just waiting for those words. Advent.“

He nodded with a solemn expression.

“Then let’s begin…the story of your and my…last transaction.“

As if the vision had stopped, the air became cold,

The meteorite and the skeleton knights were frozen and motionless.

Time in the whole world stopped, and I walked through that slender gap.

I was agreeing to a final deal with him that would risk my soul.

It’s time to let go of the lost dreams,

Now, resigned, I closed my eyes and took a deep sigh.