444 440. The Trial of "Those Who Steal the Dimensional Reason".txt (2/2)

That gesture was too natural, and I felt that 'someone' was in the corner of my eye.

Thus, Kanami, who has exposed all of her life in the United Kingdom, caresses the cover of the book in her hand and answers the question I wanted to confirm.

'After that 'last battle', I was entrusted with following Lastiara (...). I believe that as long as this story continues, I will be with Rustyala. While I'm walking through Blood Land, and while I'm talking to you right now, I'll always be with him. It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on a new one. --I believe that.

Every time I said ”together”, the magical power of the rainbow of examples leaked out of the book.

Just by thinking about it a little, some kind of 'compensation' was established. It was a reaction that convinced me that I was not simply entrusted with my thoughts, but also magically connected to my soul.

Furthermore, Kanami continues to speak.

After finishing the proof, Kanami's finger was pointed at me.

'Only, it's the same for you. The Story of Helmina continues in your mind, too.

He pointed to his gaping chest.

However, I disagree with that. Before I can argue that I no longer have the magic stone of The One Who Stole the Principle of Blood, Kanami continues to speak.

I can't stop my hand from rolling up the pages of The One Who Stole the Reason of Dimension.

'You were just a boy (child) like me, who just wanted to save the person you loved. But you couldn't save her. ...... because she had already been saved by her own power. Even if I wanted to save her, I couldn't save her again.

Kanami goes on to make a point as if she's reading my mind as a book.

Just by being within the range of this magic 《Reading Shift》, I could only assume that it had the same effect as 《Distance Mute》.

''-- Your real 'unresolved' is that you couldn't understand the 'happiness' of your loved ones.

And then they say it off.

Kanami assured me that it wasn't about me, but he assured me as if it was about him.

I'm my own person and I can't say it back at all.

All I could do was moan and gasp and be in awe the whole time.

'Kuh, ah, ......!

It was an 'unfinished business' that I had been dimly aware of after reviewing my life.

The beginning of my life was definitely my meeting with Helmina.

I admired her back, aimed at it, and continued to chase after it.

The driving force behind it wasn't a beautiful thing like ”I want to save the world,” but a pure, slightly evil, but childlike desire to ”communicate with the person I love.

I wanted to understand her.

And I wanted to share in her joyfulness.

That's because I liked .......

I wanted to be with Helmina .......

I wanted to hear that voice all the time .......

So even if Helmina-san was a lump of flesh and her mind fell into madness, I continued to pretend to be the same 'stealer of reason' ...... to try to understand that feeling.

I believed that if only I could hear the voices and know how they felt ......, I could save Helmina-san, because I believed that I was the one who could save her.

--I wanted to know how the person I love felt.

But that's just the 'unfinished business'.

It's a good thing that you're able to get a good idea of what you're looking for. That's why I was no exception.

''Hah, hah, hah ......

I'm out of breath.

It's probably because my mind is being read out of control at a frightening rate (pace).

I'm not fighting, but I'm exhausted.

Neither physical nor magical power has been reduced. What I've been losing is my mental power (heart).

But my agitation is still minimal.

Unlike the other 'stealers of reason', I was prepared in advance. I was dimly aware of that 'regret' and was prepared for it. But.

-- ”The one who steals the reason for the dimension” Kanami rolls up the pages.

Immediately the faint sound of paper scraping can be heard.

A moment later, the scene around them was painted over again.

From the summit, where he could see the Allies in full view, the next step was all the way down.

From underneath the bright sky, we move into a dark basement.

That basement is not the original 'God's Body Storage Room'.

It was even smaller, but clean. The structure seems new and sturdy, and there is a bed and table. The most notable difference is the bookcase that takes up most of the room. Probably a stack of books somewhere in the Confederacy.

”It's both the library and my room. There's, uh, ...... here. It's a history of Fania. Let's read it together.

Kanami looked like she was home and leisurely pulled a book from a nearby bookshelf.

She picked it up casually, but it was clearly not an ordinary book. On its own, it's clothed in quite a bit of magic.

It's the same kind of book that Kanami has.

I have the Scripture, so I understand.

This is also a book that was written by wetting the tip of the brush called a soul with blood.

If its title is 'The History of Fania' and the reader is Kanami, it would rightly be a 'true history book'.

A book changes its meaning depending on the reader. For example, from our point of view, Romis Neesha was a really hateful guy. But what about from Helmina's point of view?　Now it's your turn: ......

-- ”The One Who Steals the Reason of Dimension” Kanami rolled up the pages.

Just as before, the scene changed again in an instant.

The scene changed one after another, and I couldn't stop feeling dizzy. However, I think I'm slowly getting used to the foulness of this magic ”Reading Shift”. I managed to keep my sanity and watch the next scene.

Unlike the previous scene, the sky was far away. And it was dark.

Plus, with my feet firmly planted on the ground, I was standing.

Beneath a sky of dark clouds, the familiar cityscape stretched out beneath a sky of dark clouds.

'High walls, all around ....... Is this the Fania of a thousand years ago ......?

From the features of the sky and the city, I knew right away that it was home.

Since he was used to the Dark Cloud Era, he could also tell that it was night from the trivial difference in darkness.

However, there was no 'Fire God's Stone' in the city, and the normal demonic stones were glowing.

So, then, this was not the Fania of the lunar calendar--

””--New Year Three. At the end of it, Fafner Helvirshine decided to 'return home'. After a long battle, he lost all of his friends, and there was no longer anything that bound him. There was nothing to hinder his 'happiness' anymore. It was supposed to be--

Kanami, who was next to me, told me the exact time by reading a book.

When I realized that we were now in Fania, in the third year of the new year, a man crossed the street next to me and Kanami. The man even muttered to himself, believing that there was no one around.

'-- Oh, finally ......, I'm back. Helmina, I hope you saw the letter. If you didn't see it, I'll have to steal a lot of stuff from somewhere, but .......

I - the 'Fafner of the Past' was walking through the streets of Fania.

Clad in a cloak dirty from a long journey, hiding its thin limbs like a ghost, it is advancing through the city as if to hide in the darkness.

They don't seem to be able to see us. Now Kanami and I are just foul magic, blending into the scenes (pages) of the time through history books, but we don't exist in this era.

So I can't interfere in what happens right in front of me from now on.

If I could, I would just follow the walking past me and read the story.

'--Aah! ......!　Well ......, well done ......, you're back!

At the end of the darkened street, a woman in white appears, tearful, holding a letter.

I'm in the past when I see her, and I'm also in tears as I throw her a greeting.

Yes, I'm back. I'm back, Helmina-san ...... no, Lord Helmina Neisha.

The past me speaks in front of me as I almost sob.

Slowly, as I bow deeply to Helmina, who is now the lord of Fania.

'I don't need a token thank you between you and me. More importantly, are you the only one who has returned?　What about the others?

I'm sorry, sir. I'm the only survivor of the experiment that escaped that day. ...... Everyone else died on the journey.

Past me, I look down and tell him that I'm alone.

It was also a report to his boss over three years.

However, Helmina must have been prepared for that outcome.

The look of sadness is a moment. She immediately walked up to me in the past and tried to hug me - and stopped in the middle. Instead of a hug, I reached out and touched my returning apprentice's head.

'I'm grown up. ...... back, you've been overtaken.

'It is, yes ....... It's been three years since then: .......

In the past, I've been patted on the head by Helmina, and I've been huffing and puffing.

She must have been happy.

It wasn't just the joy of 'returning home'. I was happy that I overcame many hardships and was able to share the same gaze as the person I admired.

And after biting down on nostalgia enough, the words I had been preparing for a long time were being spoken.

'Helmina-san. Please let me work for you again. I will definitely be useful. I want to save as many of the sacrificed 'demons' as possible ......!

I hope to find a job in Fania.

The lord, Helmina, responded to that with a strong nod.

''You are welcome. ...... but shouldn't we check your home first?　Instead of coming in under the cover of darkness like we did today, I would prefer to go back through the house. ......

'Mr. Helmina, I have no intention of going back home. Returning in such a changed form will only cause trouble. ...... Our house was especially strong in discrimination against 'demons'.

My family is a powerful Fania nobleman.

Naturally, the side that had experimented with and sacrificed the 'demons'.

Even though the Fania territory has begun to change due to the power of Kanami and Helmina-san, the roots of the Fania territory have not changed.

It seems that Helmina-san, as a lord, understands the meaning of her heir apparent returning as a 'demon' after all this time, and she did not force him to return home. She just shows a sad face.

--I don't want to see that face.

So, in the past I'm going to be a little stronger and report back on what I've acquired on this long journey. I'm proud to say that it's not all I've lost.

'I now call myself 'Fafner Helvirshine'. I've been traveling all over under this name.

He brought that name back home.

'Yeah, yeah?　Fah, ”Fafner, the Evil Dragon of the Apocalypse”?　Was the black dragon that was temporarily (for a moment) rumored to be you?

When Helmina heard that, she was truly puzzled and surprised.

It seems that near this Fania, the 'Evil Dragon of the Apocalypse (Fafner)' was famous.

''No, there's a bit of a situation with that name: ....... When the enemy needed a title that would make them cower in fear, a certain person gave me a feeling that .......

'Oh, I see. ....... You cheated on your name. Not particularly unusual if you live in this era of wandering, but ......, then, the Helvirshine one too?

This is my pride. I have met many 'witches' and 'demons' and been entrusted with their thoughts and feelings during my three-year journey. I vowed to be the hope for those 'demons' who sacrificed their lives, and this is the new name of my family.

The hope of these 'demons' who were sacrificed?

She couldn't tell the whole story because of her righteousness to the 'dragon man' (Dragon Newt) that she was traveling with. However, her newfound faith seemed to have been conveyed, and after hearing everything, Helmina's body trembled with excitement and a deep smile appeared on her face.

“--Excellent (・・・・・)

And I praised him.

Looking very 'happy', he hugged his own shoulders so tightly with his hands that his white coat seemed to tear, and murmured.

'Another young man to whom I can entrust my knowledge ....... Oh, really, so many good things have come together lately. I've never been so fortunate in my life .......

She was thrilled, as if she was happy to be born.

Past me, I was relieved that my own new name was more acceptable than I had expected, and we began to chat.

'Have things been that good lately?　Besides me coming back.

'Yes, there it is!　Please, please listen to me. Did you know that I got into trouble with Lady Tiara at Hoosiers and got involved in a plan called ”Banner of Light” with the Apostle: ......?　Now, it's even possible to create an artificial 'stealing of reason' at Hoosiers?

'A man-made 'stealer of reason'?　That's a really great story!　...... Please, please let me help you with that!　Any chores you can do, let me study near you!

'Of course, you're welcome. It's a difficult subject, but you'll understand it soon enough. No, you may be the only one who can understand the essence of it: ......!

Only me?　No, the only person to say that would be Helmina!

A moment of misunderstanding and miscommunication.

There was a misalignment, but there was no way I could have noticed it in the past, and the book continues.

'Oh ......, phew. It's a dream come true to study with you again. However, this time I'm sure I'll have a lot to learn from you. Can you tell me the story of your journey to date?

'Of course. I've documented the southern cities I've traveled to today in my memoir. I've also heard a lot about the North Country from my road companion, the dragon man (Dragon Newt), so enjoy it. It's really interesting over there. They have a completely different view of ”Majin” than we do. The legend of ”The King Who Rules (Lord)” is really fun and entertaining ......!

'Uh ......, if you can, I'd just like to hear about the technology in different parts of the country: ......'

I know. But we'll start with the history of each place. Then we'll talk about the traditions, and then we'll talk about the great men. I'm not going to compromise on that.

'So that part is still the same: ....... Well, that's fine. I've got time. I'll take my time telling you the story--

Yes, we'll talk slowly. From now on, we'll take it slow--

The two happy people walked down the street while talking.

The destination for their feet is probably the Seventh Magical Research Institute.

I'm going to start my new life there as a temporary lodging.

The 'Fafner of the past' thought.

The ”Fafner from a thousand years later” chased after the two of them as they walked away.

Holding his chest and letting out a moan.

'Helmina ......, Mr. .......'

To this day, I've dredged up her voice many times, I've dredged up my memories and thought back.

But it was only 'the past'.

It was all worn out, cold and distant.

However, this magic 《Reading Shift》 was different.

There was the temperature of reality.

In the hierarchy of this 'The One Who Steals the Reason of the Dimension', there was blood and soul running through the memory.

There, 'now', Helmina-san was alive, and her voice could indeed be heard.

The irresistible fullness of life, savored.

-- ”The One Who Steals the Reason of Dimension” Kanami rolled up the pages.