Chapter 37 (1/2)

Intermission: The Ruin after the Conclusion and the Emptiness before the Beginning

Going back to few hours just before Soma and others went on a journey…

It was a place where Soma did whatever he pleased, and as a result of their departure, the place turned to ruin.

There was not even a single appearance there, but…

There was one thing that visited such a place.

”Hmm, although I have woken up, it seemed that there was nothing I had to do. To say it simply, it was easy, but rather it reflect the reputation, is it?  Is there no such thing for me now? Well, it seems so. Well, it is not unusual to think about this for a while. I bother to come back here because I thought so.” (??)

The one that muttered alone was a small shadow.

No matter what one thought about that person, it was nothing but a child… No.

In fact, the girl was sighing when she looked at the surroundings.

”Anyhow, it seems nothing remain here as I expected. It is obvious, of course. I thought of giving present to him, but… eh? Did he return something he had? No, no, he probably had a chance to hand it over, but at that time… eh? In the first place, he is not interested in such things? … It is for certain. I guess this was thoughtless.” (??)

She dropped her shoulders while seriously disappointed, and she even let more sigh.

Somehow, she thought that this meant something.

However, no matter where she went to, nothing was changed. It was totally a meaning labor.

”Uwaah, there is nothing to be said, isn't it? I can be seriously depressed… probably. Eh, why would I say 'probably'? Well, I don't really know well about myself. I don't know information other than what was given to me, and they didn't include me in the first beginning anyway.” (??)

Although she was quite indifferent when saying that, it was not known whether the sentiment was true or not.

She looked around again without caring too much. And then, she stretched out one more time.

”Well, it turned out to be meaningless, so I guess I should head back. It seemed that I won't be too late, and I can make it in time. …Eh? Is that fine? Indeed. To be honest, it's not good, but it can't be helped. I will look forward to the next time I wake up.” (??)

As she said so, whether she really looked forward to it or not, she was smiling.

For such a time to arrive, it wasn't something that she could look forward to it.

”Eh, that's not true, you know? If that time comes, I can probably talk to him next time. I am looking forward to it, you know… eh? I am going to be cut by him? Hmm, well that is possible if it is him, but it will be interesting.” (??)

It wasn't an interesting matter at all, but regardless of that, she still found it very interesting.

She started to walk with a smile on her face.

”Now, now, what kind of situation will be for the next time? It won't be necessary, but I don't mind that at all.” (??)

Perhaps… that was her true intention.

But at the same time, she wasn't wis.h.i.+ng for it.

So…

”Yes, I know. Everything is for this world, right? And I was born for that reason. I understand that well, you know. That's why, I will properly fulfill my duty next time.” (??)

She closed her mouth at once, and she opened a part of her mind to emphasize that.

And…

”…as a ruler of Mankind.” (??)

Her duty and the meaning of her existence were described by those words.

—

There was a throne at a certain country.

However, the time had already pa.s.sed for quite some time since the sunset, and it should be regarded as late at night.

Originally, there shouldn't be any figure there.

But if that logic was ignored, there was one shadow.

No…

There were two shadows there.

”Hmm… and then, we will attack them during that gap… No, we will regain it back. It is such a thing, is it?” (??)

”Yes, it is.” (??)