Chapter 97 - #96 The Lord of The Path of Peace (2/2)

”Ha-ha, how to say it...This has never happened to me but I see more than 1 red thread connected to your soul...I could also be mistaken but I find it fascinating.” He released a forced laugh before explaining while warily glancing at Taeko.

Taeko just glanced at me with a slightly confused expression but she wasn't disturbed at all by his words.

”Hmm, I see. If I remember correctly, one can't cut this thread no matter what, right?” I muttered with a thoughtful expression.

”That's right, you can stretch and tangle it but breaking it is impossible unless you can control fate. But this is a different type of ”fate”. One might say that these dark times are because of fate which can be the truth but it can be changed only by fighting against it. This red thread is a completely different type of fate, you can say that it only means good for you. It will never betray you so I find it fascinating that you have more than 1. You are an extremely lucky individual, Akashi.” He explained in a slightly excited manner but he quickly calmed down.

”...Not sure if I would call it lucky, if you know what I mean” I said with a slightly annoyed expression.

”Haha, I think I know what you mean but you should be ready to embrace it anytime instead of being caught off-guard.” He laughed a bit before replying with a friendly smile.

We continued talking for some time, he even explained to me his healing powers. Although he doesn't understand how is it possible for him to do that, he still decided to use it for good and thus he slowly became known as Lord. This entire conversation made me think that he is similar to me, I also can control fire without any medium like Teigu. I tried to bring up a conversation about ”different worlds”, very careful not to bring any suspicion on me but he acted completely clueless and only replied with what his theories are.

Overall, I am sure that he isn't someone from a different world.

”Oh, I have finally remembered who are you!” He suddenly exclaimed but his friendly smile never disappeared.

”Really? If that's so, why aren't you calling your guards?” I asked with an amused smile.

”I know that you aren't someone who would just shed blood for no reason. Despite what I have heard about you or what Rebels are saying about you.” He said with a calm and completely confident smile.

”Oh? Really? But what if those rumors are true?” I asked with a wide crazy smile while releasing all of my killing intent focused on him.

”...” His smile disappeared for a moment when he felt such a potent killing intent that could be developed only by killing numerous people but soon enough, he closed his eyes and a calm smile returned to his face. He was sitting in front of me without shivering in fear or anything.

”You are good...” I genuinely praised him with a smile.

”Not at all, I wanted to run away but what kind of person would I be running away after saying that you are harmless to anyone who hasn't done anything to you...I decided to trust what I truly felt about you, Akashi.” He replied with a smile but beads of sweat were still visible on his forehead.

”Anyway, you have said something about me reconstructing the world or having my part in it. Do you really want someone like me to participate in it? Someone who has killed countless people without any remorse, for my own gain and other selfish reasons?” I asked with a curious expression while supporting my chin with my hand.

”...Although I am reluctant to admit, sometimes, bloodshed is unavoidable. And everyone has selfish dėsɨrės, all of that is part of humanity, however, I can tell that you truly care for those who are close to you. If you can still feel kindness, pity, and many others towards some people, that only makes you human, not everyone is a perfect being without any selfishness inside.” He replied with a friendly smile.

”I agree, however, I have already abandoned my humanity when I first started killing people. If you were to ask me who am I, I would only tell you ”Akashi”. If you were to ask me about my race, I would tell you nothing. I don't consider myself good, bad or whatever but I also don't consider myself human.” I said with a small smile and Taeko turned her head towards me and I could feel her worried look on me.

”I think you are too harsh on yourself but...if you truly feel like that then it only shows that you are aware of your actions. You know that some of them might have been bad without any justified reason and you don't regret it which I greatly respect about you.” He said with an honest smile and closed eyes while putting his hand on the area near his heart.

”What?” I asked with a confused expression and narrowed eyes.

”You don't regret your actions even though you know that some of them are bad, however, you are still aware that they might be bad. A very small portion of people can have such a strong mentality as you. People who are usually aware that some actions are bad might be reluctant to do them and eventually regret them. And people who do bad things and aren't aware of it or simply don't care usually never regret anything which will result in the world we live in right now.” He explained with a smile and he was getting ready to say more but...

”Lord! I apologize for interrupting but there is a citizen who needs immediate help. A small child who was playing around the podium in the town's square has fallen down. Such a thing would result usually at a broken leg at most but there have been sharp objects intended for constructions which resulted in punctured lungs!” The guard came running near us before he kneeled down and quickly reported.

”?! I understand, I must go back, I am sorry Akashi.” He instantly stood up with alarming expression and apologized to me.

”No need for that, other guards are aware that you are out here, Lord. They should be here in a minute at most.” The guard who reported the situation stopped Lord from leaving.

”I see...I will go meet them halfway so we can treat the child faster.” He still insisted and so his guards had no reason to continue opposing this. I and Taeko naturally followed since I was interested in seeing his healing arts.