Chapter 197 - Artpe Hirtana Kelduke 2 (1/2)

Chapter 197 - Artpe Hirtana Kelduke (2)

All the party members needed to rest right now.However, there would be plenty of time to rest after they conversed.He didn’t want his party members to misunderstand any part of his story.He was slow and meticulous in telling his story.

It was the record of a loser, so he didn’t think it deserved to be listened so attentively.However, his party members thought differently.

“Artpe······.”

“Is that why you knew everything?You’ve already experienced it once before?”

“In our past lives, many things went in favor of the Demon King instead of the hero.”

Artpe’s past life was the record of a loser, but at the same time, the hero’s party had lost too.It was also the record of their defeat.He added nothing and he concealed nothing as he told the events

He told how the hero’s party was formed.Everything was different from their current life.The Demon King’s army had used a different strategy in attacking the human realm.The hero’s party couldn’t stop the corruption within Paladia.He told them about Vadinet’s love for Silpennon, and the destruction that arose from that love.He spoke about the hero’s relationship with the other human nations.He told them about the war, and the battle against Artpe….

He told them about his demise.

“It really was a shit show.”

“Yes, it was a shit show.I was the enemy of the human race, but even I could see how hopeless the humans could be as a race.That is the reason why I hid Maetel in the beginning.This is old news, but I’ll make a shocking confession.In truth, the meal that we’ve had up until now was better than the meal that would have been provided by the palace.”

“Artpe is a con artist.”

Maetel laughed as she spoke mischievously.There was also a faint smile on Artpe’s lips.The fact that they were able to laugh together was quite amazing.

“That’s my story.I don’t have firsthand knowledge as to what happened to the world after I died.”

“I guess it’s my turn.”

Silpennon took up the baton.He told them about his encounter with one of the former Four Heavenly King, and how he had recovered his memories.He told them about what had occurred up until the point of his death.He wondered if it would have better if he hadn't told this story.It was a miserable story.Still, everything became clear now.

“Basically, a secret boss has to be killed after defeating the Demon King.However, the secret boss was able to operate from the beginning when Artpe rewound the history of the world.Basically, that’s what happened.”

“We defeated most of our enemies, but the previous Demon King remains to be defeated.That still remain the same.”

“I see.That is why…..”

“I’m still having a hard time accepting it.”

Vadinet had a sour look on her face.

“How could I like such a man as him?”

“I’ll fight you later on.I won’t go easy on you, because you are a woman.”

“It is such a mysterious feeling.I wonder what I was like in that world.”

Sienna absentmindedly thought about her other self in the previous world.In the end, she just nodded her head as she smiled.

“I’m thankful that oppa was born as a human.I don’t think I can imagine a life without you, oppa.”

“If it wasn’t for Artpe, the world would have ended.”

Artpe just let out a bitter laughter when he saw Sienna and Maetel’s reaction.He had been a Four Heavenly King, and he had fought against Maetel, who had been the hero.Despite knowing all of this, their reaction was quite mild.It even made him question if he had been worried over nothing.Maybe, he was the weird one.

“I’m fine since I’m able to love Artpe-nim now.It is also fortunate that I avoided dying a dog’s death in this life.”

“Artpe, may I hit that woman once?Just once.”

“You should be quiet.”

When he came to his senses, he realized Maetel was already holding his hand.Maetel was smiling at him as if she had accepted everything.Artpe was about to say something, but he gave up.He thought it was no longer important.

“Is that it?Is that all you feel?”

“It is such a ridiculous story that I’m half in disbelief.Truthfully, even if the story is true, my attitude towards you won’t change.”

Elrick had spoken up.As one of the male members of the party, he was able to give the most objective opinion.It was also the reason why Artpe could trust his words the most.In the corner of Artpe’s heart, there had always been a tight ball of worry, and he finally felt it loosen.

“If I heard that story before I met Artpe-nim, I might have a different opinion.However, aren’t we trying to return the Demon realm into a human realm right now?If so, can’t we just say that you were the first Demon to be turned back into human?That is also the reason why you were given the power of the magic tome.If I think of it that way, I can accept it.”

“Uh······?”

Vadinet was completely in love with Artpe, so Artpe had expected her to spout some nonsense that would be in favor of Artpe.However, her words were pretty compelling.When he heard her words, an idea flashed in his mind.However, it went away quickly.

There was one sure thing that had come out of this.The scenario that Artpe had been most worried about hadn’t come to pass.Emotions washed over him.He didn’t know if it was a sense of shame or relief.He just swept away all those emotions.

“I feel like an idiot for suffering under the weight of this burden for so long.Thank you for sharing your opinions.”

“The fact that Artpe-nim is capable of suffering is more surprising to me.”

“Shut up, ajumma.”

“I’m not an ajumma!”

He was grumbling, but he would be lying if he said that he wasn’t deeply moved by all their words.His inner limit on how much embarrassment he could stand was surpassed.He immediately laid down on the floor, and he pushed his hood down over his face.

“I’m just saying.I thought you guys would be less upset hearing it from me rather than hearing it from the previous Demon King.It wasn’t as if I thought your attitudes would change.It wasn’t as if I didn’t trust you all.I just want you guys to know this.”

“Artpe-nim has a really cute side.”

“Shut up.”

“······shocked.”

Regina’s emotions were the most difficult to assess compared to the others.She was the last one to open her mouth.

“Artpe was older than me.”

“I wondered why you weren’t saying anything about it.”

“I’m younger than you physically and mentally.I’m in a very dangerous situation.”

“You are extremely safe.Extremely.”