episode_0164

A warrior is a patient being.

endure the pain

Endure trials.

Enduring tragedy.

The first hero who defeated the first demon king. he asked a bard.

What path should a warrior take?

The bard answered sweetly.

If you constantly walk the path of asceticism, it is said to be the royal road of a warrior.

Although it was a distant story, Frey held those words in his heart. It seemed to represent his situation better than any other words.

I prepared myself for pain and suffering. From the moment he pushed his most precious friend to the most vicious demon, Frey promised himself that he would calmly accept whatever punishment he received.

500 years of gladiator life in the New World. It was definitely not a fun time, but Frey gritted his teeth and endured it. Because it’s for the continent. A warrior must be able to endure that much pain.

Because that is my task as the weakest hero.

But, right now.

Frey’s heart was shaking like a swaying reed.

“Ah… Is that so… ?”

There was a distinct mark on Maria’s lips. Traces of a kiss left by a male.

Male identity is rampant.

“Yes… joker… I kissed you… ?”

Because there was only one person who was with Maria until just now.

There is only one person who had an affair with Mary.

There is only one man in all of history who stole Maria’s heart.

“Yes… haha. I got into the mood last night… .”

Maria lowered her face as if she was embarrassed. Maria’s face, which is facing the floor, is full of red and light pink, unlike usual.

“Did you like it?”

“Yes?”

“Did you like it?”

“… yes… It was good.”

“… .”

Frey felt depressed.

Why? I’m not old enough to be surprised that Maria and Joker kissed and became romantically involved.

During the background investigation, I also heard news of the imperial prime minister’s affair. There was also a time when it was discovered that the prime minister was having a secret relationship with the first princess. I also saw the head of the dukedom cross a line that should not be crossed with the matriarch of the countess.

However, the only emotions I felt at all those moments were bewilderment and disillusionment.

Frey’s mind was not filled with frustration that was difficult to express in words like it is now.

It’s a strange thing.

“Good… That’s right. Um, yeah… It could be good. Because Maria truly loves Joker… .”

It makes sense that Joker and Maria are on good terms. It is not surprising, as it was originally induced and designed by Frey.

But why is my heart like this?

Why is my heart so complicated?

“Are you happy?”

Frey asked in a slightly aggressive tone.

“… .”

Maria, reading the unusual atmosphere, avoided answering.

“Happiness… I have to do it. Why did you do this? This was done to make everyone happy… .”

‘Ah, why am I being angry at Maria? It’s not enough to talk about it obliquely. Maria is having a hard time too… .’

Frey couldn’t understand why he was doing this. So I was angry.

To myself for getting angry at a close friend for no reason. and… .

“I want to be happy too… .”

A close friend who has fallen in love with the demons, the archenemies and enemies of the continent, while he himself is suffering so much.

I know that it is a feeling that should not be harbored.

In fact, Frey was subconsciously aware that it was just whining.

No one recognizes their sacrifice and pain.

The only person who knows is that they are happy, although of course it was all planned. She even flirted with ‘the man’ who had been harassing her so much all day yesterday.

I was jealous.

Frey was so embarrassed and humiliated by that fact. If I could, I wanted to whip myself and curse why I was like this.

“Hero, that… .”

“ give me.”

“… .”

“Thank you for thinking of me and coming to visit me. My body feels refreshed after being healed by Maria. however… I feel like if I do something wrong now, I will be rude to Maria. Sorry. Please go.”

‘What on earth is Joker…? It’s a devil, a devil… What’s so good about a man like that… .’

However, not even the last member of the opposite sex was consumed by jealousy. Frey wanted to get Maria out first before he made a mistake.

Maria was quite embarrassed. However, because it was not that she could not read Frey’s unusual mood, Maria reluctantly got up from her seat.

“Okay, I’ll just go.”

“Yes… .”

“However, be sure to keep the window open from now on.”

“Yes… ?”

“From now on, I will come every morning and treat the warrior. I feel like I haven’t paid enough attention to the hero until now. Sorry.”

“Well, what… !”

Sweet-!

However, before disappearing through the window, Maria broke her previous pretense of leaving obediently and left behind a one-sided remark. Frey was embarrassed and tried to tell her not to do that, but Maria had already disappeared through the window.

“Umm… .”

Frey, who was left alone in the room, leaned against the wall. Soon after, Frey’s knees lost strength and he slumped down and squatted down.

“Ha… .”

My mind was still busy. Frey buried his face between his knees, with his arms around him like a shield.

“Me too… I want to be happy… .”

If anyone heard it, it would be astounding, but if someone who knew her situation heard it, it would be undeserved. That hope came out in a loud voice.

*****

“Hey, Aru. Are you sleeping?”

“ character. Bruise.”

“Then wake up.”

“Kkiing… I’m sleepy… .”

“Oh my gosh, there will never be another puppy with as much saggy arms as you.”

“Kkkk!? I’m not a puppy! It’s not even a dog!”

“Hey! Kill your voice! What if I stop by in another room?”

He covered his ears with his hands and scolded them. Before I knew it, Aru was on guard, growling and glaring at me.

whatever. I quietly glared at him with those eyes. Aru, who was pushed out of the battle of momentum, lowered his eyes.

“Raise it… .”

“Wow, you really… The happiest dog in the world.”

“Woof, that’s right.”

“Huh? You admit it so easily?”

“Happy, that’s right. I love being with Evans. I’m happy.”

“That’s a nice thing to hear.”

I too have become someone who spreads happiness to others!

Obviously, the beginning of my relationship with Aru was a beating filled with screaming and hostility, but it soon became a relationship that created happiness just by being together.

I feel good because I feel like I’m continuing to improve.

Rattling-.

I came into my dorm room with breakfast piled on my plate. Eden Academy’s food trays make your mouth water every time you see them.

Upon seeing the meal, Aru also woke up. Then, it started to gently wag its tail and drool.

“Do you like eating that much?”

“Woof! Of course!”

“Yes, I like it too. Because it is the driving force of life.”

All living things go through the process of life and death. As long as we are bound by the absolute line of time, even gods are no exception. Just like the main god, the Demon King Kanos, currently the strongest being in the universe, will become like that someday.

Consume while alive. Breath, food, water, energy.

It is returned after death. your own nutrients. To the earth, to insects, to beasts.

In this way, the chain of cause and effect turns like the hands of a clock. From life to death. From death to life.

Reincarnation of energy. In other words, it’s a cycle.

Life is about absorbing. Sometimes life gives back, but fundamentally, life is a process of greedily coveting something.

The same goes for me and Aru now. We eat because we are alive, because we want to live, and because we want to eat.

“Yum yum… .”

“You’re eating well. You don’t even know if I die while you’re eating?”

“Kung!? Young demon, die!? Why, why?”

“That’s what they say. Enjoy your meal.”

“Ke, Kek! Wow! Wow!”

But looking at you now, I don’t think you’ll ignore me because you’re too busy eating. He was so shocked that he forgot his title, Evans, and called him his real name. I saw him keep clearing his throat because food was stuck in his throat.

Anyway, why are you suddenly bringing up such an odd story related to life and death?

That’s right… .

“Aaaa!!”

“You were finally found. Our cute noble lady.”

Because the orgy of death hung thickly over the once peaceful academy.

“Woof?”

Aru, who knows nothing, makes foolish nonsense. How do people on the outside feel, just like her, who don’t know anything?

“Aaaa!!”

Although it is not visible, a picture is drawn. A crucible of chaos. The students in the next room were asking what was going on and were leaving the room. A rustling sound is also heard.

Screams, screams, screams!

In the middle of the academy, where screams continued like carnival cheers, I asked Aru warmly.

“Aru, don’t you smell something?”

“Smell? Smell of blood?”

“Oh? Did you already know?”

“Woof! Since last night! But why?”

“This bastard, you were sleeping with your feet stretched out even after smelling blood? What a guy. Well, does that seem natural to you?”

This is a species that has lived in the wild for a whopping 500 years. It’s even weirder if your personality changes after just living at the academy for a few weeks.

“People, be surprised. I don’t understand.”

“They say they are students steeped in peace. Do you want to go see it?”

“Woof!”

I walked out refreshed, imagining the students appreciating the work I had created.