104 103. Day 1, evening.txt (1/2)

After the game, I went to meet with Rustyala as promised.

When I looked for them in the 《Dimension》, I didn't see them in the accommodations prepared by the country, and they had reserved one floor of a certain luxury hotel. Since there is a bounty on their heads, they may be trying to conceal their whereabouts as much as possible.

I knock on a room on the top floor of a luxury hotel.

It's answered immediately and the door is opened.

'Welcome, Kanami. For now, come on in.

Okay.

I walk in, wary.

The interior of the room is not much different from my room. It's a good idea to have a good time with them. If you want to raise a difference, there is a woman who leaves her back to the door that is probably connected to the back room.

[Status]

Name: Serra Raydiant HP259/263 MP108/108 Class: Knight

Level 22.

Strength 6.59 Strength 8.22 Skill 9.52 Speed 11.00 Wisdom 5.72 Magic 7.98 Elemental 1.57

Inherent skill: Intuition 1.77

Acquired Skill: Swordsmanship 2.13 Sacred Magic 0.90

He looks like a wolf beastman who participated in a match with Rastiara.

He has blue hair similar to Snow's. Her clothes and ornaments are similar to Snow's, and she has a lot of ethnic characteristics. However, her image is darker than Snow's. She is generally flashy and her hair is a deep blue color.

Sera Raydiant is staring at me with her sharp eyes.

Unlike Rastiara and Diablo Sith, I can sense a clear hostility from her.

Rustyala notices that I'm wary of Sera Raydiant and smiles thinly.

'You don't need to be so wary. You're safe here.''

Are you sure about that ......?

I look at Sera Raydiant's swagger and return the question.

'It's okay, Sera, you're one of us. It's just that she doesn't get along with 'Christ' a bit, though.

Yeah, yeah, .......

Sera Raydiant sniffed and turned away. At the same time, the hostility dissipated.

At least they don't seem to have any intention of engaging in a fight here. And they don't seem to have any intention of leaving this place either.

I'm surprised that I used to be resented by quite a few people.

I'm very curious to know what kind of life she had: .......

I accept her presence and quickly cut to the chase.

'So, I wanted to talk to you ....... Rustyala, I want you to destroy my 'bangles' immediately .......

The destruction of ...... 'bangles'?

Rustyala looks at him curiously.

That's probably true too.

He was stubbornly trying to protect the 'bracelet' before, but he's saying the exact opposite. It's no wonder that people are suspicious.

''Ah. ”Yeah, I've got a lot going on, and I've decided that I need to get my memory back right away. I'm sure you are willing and able to destroy my ”bracelet”, and you have the ability to do so. Please, I need your help.

It's a long story, you know: ......

Rustyala ponders with a serious look on his face.

I may have been too short on explanations. If I didn't have an explanation for my sudden conversion, there's a chance that he wouldn't trust my story.

'Yeah, there's really a lot going on. 'Yeah, a lot of things have been building up and I've realised that I'm missing something important,' he said, 'and I'm going to explain it to you now. Now, I'm going to explain it to you and I want you to listen--

If I couldn't win Lastiara's trust here, I would be really limited in who I could rely on. I decided to talk about it without hiding it.

I've been tormented by a sense of discomfort and frustration for a long time.

The fact that I met other people who call me 'Christ' besides Rastiara and the others.

There was a discrepancy between what I remember and what I heard from the people around me.

And that I was convinced of what I needed to do when I received a warning from a Reaper who could read my depth of mind.

'- I'm really sorry about that time. But if it were me now, I wouldn't refuse to destroy Rastiara's 'bracelet'.

'Hmmm, I see. It's a bit tricky, but then we're not too eager to help. Originally, we were working to bring back Kanami's memories, so ......

Good. ......, then--

Oh, but I'm sorry, but I have a condition.

Immediately I was going to ask for the destruction of the 'bracelet', but Rustyala interrupted me with an awkward look.

''Conditions ......?''

'Yeah, terms. ...... Can you put our Dear in a good mood for a moment?　My physical condition is back, but my mental health is in trouble. I can't poke and prod.

A girl named Dia, I recall from memory.

She's the girl who cried a lot when I first met her, and also the dangerous person who cleared Mr. Rail's house.

'Well, you're the girl who cried when she saw me the other day ......?　Wouldn't it be counterproductive if I met you?

'No, I don't think it's going to get worse ....... 'Christ' is the person Dia trusts the most. They were each other's first partners, and they got along very well together. So, if Kanami is kind to her, I'm sure she'll be in a much better mood. Maybe.

'Oh, you were that close ......?'

A revelation I never expected to hear.

I questioned my sanity in the past when I'd chosen that bombastic girl as my first partner.

'Yes, we're that close. I've had to go through a lot of trouble because of our unusual relationship: ......

Rustyala lets out a tired sigh as he remembers something. He doesn't seem to be lying.

And then she starts to complain more.

'It was really unfashionable for Dia to lose the light in her eyes day by day. I'm a real hero for holding that runaway girl in check. The Allies should send me at least a thousand thank you notes. If I hadn't stopped them, the Allies' territory would have been physically chipped away, right?

Is she that bad ......?

''But if she helps me destroy the 'bracelet', it's a hundred man power. She may be that, but she's an expert in sacred magic (specialist).

...... I see. Okay, I'll talk to him.

I drink Lastiara's request.

If the story is true, he's definitely someone useful in the destruction of my 'bracelet'.

Good. Well then, Dia will be in the next room messing around. Have a nice day.

He then points in the direction of where Serah Raydiant is standing.

She seems to be behind the door at her back.

As I approach, Serah Raydiant is the first to speak up.

'Are you sure, my lady?'

Hmm?　What?

Master Diaz is in danger now. If you're not careful, this man may die at the beginning of the encounter. ...... Well, I don't really care if this man dies.

Then he said something very disturbing.

'Kanami can do it. No, it can't be anyone but Kanami. I feel like I'm doomed to show up at this time.

'...... reality is not your favorite story, young lady, is it?　Just because the timing is right doesn't mean you'll be successful.

I know. But I'm still confident that I'll be fine. It's ......, Serra. Clear the way for them.

When Rustyala pleaded, Sera Raydiant had no choice but to open the way.

I can see the door to the next room. However, my steps stagnated in front of that door.

A horrible, death-defying magic is leaking from the door.

'Christ Eurasia. If you are to die, you must bring Lady Dear back to her senses before you die.

Furthermore, Sera Raydiant makes me uneasy.

His harsh words made me feel a little uneasy about my past.

'...... What did I do to you, me?'

Yeah, I did. I've been humiliated.

Yeah, sorry about that: ......

I apologize and approach the door.

Then, as I put my hand on the doorknob of that door, I take one last look.

'Well, aren't you just trying to get the girl named Dia to be in a good mood?　Are you sure you're insane?

'To an ordinary person, it might seem insane. Well, I can communicate with Dia's feelings, though. ...... Just maybe Kanami wouldn't even be able to talk to me.

Yeah, yeah, .......

Still, Kanami will be fine. I trust her.

Rastiala had a trust in me that was wasted.

She's about to send me off without a care in the world.

I twisted the doorknob on the door, full of anxiety.

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It was a dark room.

All the doorways were blocked and the light from the windows was blocked by curtains.

On a bed in the corner of the dark room, a girl was sitting gymnastically against the wall.

She is sniffing her nose while repeatedly hiccupping.

Apparently, she was after crying a lot.

I know that the cause of this is me - the 'past me (Christ)' or something like that. I'm reluctant to do so, but I'll take responsibility for that and focus on helping the girl in front of me for now.

”Uh, uh, ....... Are you okay ......?

But what's scary is scary.

The information that comes to light by ”watching” is beyond disturbing.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this in the future. In some cases, there is even a possibility that this entire fleet could be blown up.

''-- Yeah, I know. I know, I know, Rustyala. ”I know, I know, I know. I know, I know, I know, I know--

Dia-chan doesn't turn around to look at us and continues to mutter in a nasal voice.

Yeah, it's just plain bad.

I choose my words carefully.

'Dia-chan, calm down ....... I need you to calm down and listen to me .......

Hearing my words, Dia-chan stops muttering.

'Dia, chan ......?　Who are you: ......--

Then he turned to me, confirmed my presence, and froze.

'--Ki, Christ......?'

She's staring at my face with a dumbfounded look on her face.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, I try to approach Dia-chan.

But it was rash.

Seeing my approach, Dia-chan's red bloodshot eyes widen.

''-- Ah, ah, ah, gee, is this a hallucination?　Oh, I'm seeing things again. I'm not good at this. I'm too quick to create an illusion of convenience and then run away. It won't work. It won't do me any good. I can't help Christ with that kind of weakness. You can't win him back. I know, Rastiara, I know, I know, I know. I know what I have to do. We must be strong!　Stronger than you deserve to be in the company of Christ!

Along with a crazy monologue, the evil magic power swells.

I sense a powerful wave of magical construction, and I duck down as quickly as I can.

Then a flash of light rushes to the place where my body used to be.

It's not a metaphor or anything - I see a laser light with tyrannical heat pass through. I drip cold sweat as I see the edges of my clothes scorched.

I feel a hole in the room behind me. It's a tremendous penetration. Since this is a private room on the top floor, the magic has successfully rushed through to the sky.

Maybe Rastiara is staying here so that Dia-chan's magic won't cause damage to people who aren't involved.

'What, eh ......?　Oh, did you avoid ......?

Dia-chan sees my evasion and gets a scowl on her face.

'Dia-chan, calm down ....... I'm just here to talk to you .......

I speak to her slowly and gently.

But the closer I get to her, the more distorted Dear's expression becomes.

''Oh, ah, ah, ah, ......!　Don't talk to me with your face and your voice!　Don't talk to me, don't talk to me, don't talk to me, don't talk to me!

Then, the same disasterous magical power fills the room as before.

Its vibrations are stronger and more numerous than before. If I don't do this, this ship will sink.

I spin my thoughts on how I can stop the girl in front of me.

'Christ didn't call me 'Dear,' you're a fake!

I think back to all of Dia's statements.

Then I decide that the reason she's mad at me now is that I'm a fake.

'Oh, you're a fake!　To Diah, I'm a sham!　But that doesn't mean you have to attack them!　I'm on your side!

I dare to admit that I am a fake.

Instead, I make a strong impression that I am an ally.