Chapter 627 (1/2)

A Glimpse of Hope

Edited by Phantom0408

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「I see. If we could do that, maybe no one would have to die」

Weena Rhyn muttered to herself.

「But that doesn’t change the fact that it’s dangerous. Just because you won’t die, that doesn’t mean you won’t lose most of your powers」

「I’m prepared for that. I’m not going to abandon Romio and Uncle Zelos Reed. I’ll definitely save them」

Sierra seemed to have understood that from the beginning. Their main goal now also seemed to have changed to saving Romio and Zelos Reed, hasn’t it?

「But if you want to save them, why don’t you make her stop the ritual then?」

「…If the fully resurrected great magic beast is left unchecked, those on this continent will be annihilated. That’s how bad that thing is. If that’s the case, it’s better to take the better chance of survival at all costs」

This was the second time Sierra had seen that great magic beast. He understood the horror of it. He even said that the continent would be destroyed if it was left unchecked.

In fact, Sierra’s face was pale as he said that. He must have remembered the great demon beast and his fear of it.

That must be why they were willing to use the Sacrament of the Evil God to seal the great magic beast. Even if it meant putting themselves in danger to do so.

But was this a good thing from Rhyn’s perspective?

Fran was trying to stop Weena Rhyn because she had been told that Romio and Zelos Reed were going to die.

But with Sierra joining them, the danger of death had been eliminated. In other words, there was no longer a reason for Fran to stop the ritual.

To be honest, I could understand Weena Rhyn, who didn’t want to endanger her other half, Rhyn, and Rhyn, who wanted to free herself from it, and Weena Rhyn by being killed.

However, if we killed Rhyn, we would only be in a hostile situation with Weena Rhyn.

But when asked whether I wanted to take that risk and side with Rhyn… I’d probably stay on Weena Rhyn’s side.

Rhyn seemed to understand that as well. So, she brought Sierra with her, but she looked somewhat troubled.

「It would have been better if they don’t have to play a role in this though…」

I see. So, they were treated as insurance, huh? But as long as Weena Rhyn was determined to kill that great magic beast, we should be fine.

However, if she failed to persuade her, she would let her seal the great magic beast. But in that case, Sierra and Zelos Reed were necessary to use the Sacrament of the Evil God.

「Weena Rhyn…」

「…No matter how many times you ask me, I won’t…」

The tension between Weena Rhyn and Rhyn, which should have been on the verge of settling down, began to rise again.

As far as I was concerned, the two of them were on the opposite sides and would never be able to agree as long as Weena Rhyn, who was taking the initiative, didn’t give in.

And with the madness we just witnessed, I couldn’t imagine a future where she snapped.

But of all people, it was Fran who stepped in.

Even though she was sandwiched in the middle of the intimidation emitted by the superior beings, she boldly asked a question.

「Hey. Is there really no way to make both of your wishes come true?」

「That’s impossible. I want to be liberated. But Weena Rhyn――」

「I definitely am not going to let Rhyn be killed. One day, I’ll bring Rhyn back to life, and I’ll return to being just Weena」

「That’s it」

Fran snapped her fingers at Rhyn and tilted her head.

「The reason why Rhyn wants to be liberated is because of Weena Rhyn, right?」

「That’s right. I’ve been watching over Weena Rhyn through the spirits. But I can’t stand to see her push herself so hard for my sake. Besides, there’s something wrong with Weena Rhyn these days」

「Something is, wrong with me?」

「Yeah. But you know. Thanks to Master, I now know why. Regardless of how close we were as twins; it was a wonder how long two minds in one body could stay sane」

Oh! I thought Weena Rhyn’s mental state was weird just because of her encounter with Rhyn… But actually, the fact that Weena’s and Rhyn’s consciousnesses were mixed was beginning to overwhelm her!

Wasn’t that quite dangerous then? If Weena Rhyn went crazy and went on a rampage, the whole country would easily get destroyed. In terms of threat level, I’m sure she would get a threat level of A or higher.

「If I, the core of that magic beast, were to be destroyed, Weena Rhyn would be able to return to Weena. And not only Weena but many people will be saved too」

It would also bring Weena Rhyn back to her senses. Was that why Rhyn insisted on dying?

「In other words, if Rhyn returns to her original form and is freed from Weena, she doesn’t have to be killed」