454 450. "Happy and happy".txt (1/2)

”-- That 'Evil Dragon (Fafner)' name was the first deal.

Hence, 'Ancient Magic'.

It was the same mechanism as the ”spellcraft” created by the ”Gentiles” afterwards, even though the circumstances that led to it were different.

You can get unearned power by paying for all kinds of things.

Starting with the rituals from childhood, everything.

The ancient dragon race learned from history.

They learned from history that if they did this, a ”curse” would fall on their souls.

It is also possible to scientifically choose the 'curse' if you follow the procedure of the ritual.

The ”curse” that was supposed to be given to the boy in this ritual was ”adaptation”.

The wise men of the ancient village decided that it was the most reasonable 'curse' to slaughter the hateful 'evil god'. By continuing to 'adapt' forever, the descendants of the Dragon Man (Dragon Newt) would one day become the 'God Killer's Poison Blade'.

The Ritual of the Evil Dragon, which brings together the wisdom of the clan.

It was logical, deliberate and demonstrative.

But the act of choosing that 'curse' -.

In the latter days, the same idea will be born to the stealers of reason.

The apostles chose oblivion and self-destruction, which were the best, as far as they were concerned.

The researchers, as far as they were concerned, chose the best of all possible worlds: fascination and death.

However, the ”curse” has never been used as planned.

--It's not just a matter of time before you get to the point where you'll be able to get your hands on it.

The logic of that world was the same for this black-haired boy.

When he completed all the rituals and became a ”Fafner” that everyone was satisfied with, his backfires were revealed. The boy who has been carefully nurtured by the gods does not challenge the gods, but turns his fangs on his birthplace, the Chiryuu no Sato. The reason for this is very simple--

I was so used to being brainwashed by my village. So I decided to get out of there before it could finish adapting.

That's why The Village of the Ji Long is burning.

As soon as Serdra explained the reason, the scene flew away again and we were face to face with the moment of the destruction of the village.

The flame rises.

Red brushes stain the sky wildly and fill the sky with black smoke that covers even the darkest of clouds.

All of the black stone houses had collapsed, reduced to a pile of rubble. In some places, the high heat had melted them into rivers of lava.

There was malice in the way it had been destroyed.

The destruction was done with great care to ensure that the place would never be revived again.

The tone of the end can be heard.

A roaring sound of raging fire and raging wind.

The sound of lava flowing and bubbling slowly.

The bursting sound of water exploding inside as a dry standing tree burns and falls.

Mixed together, a unique melody is played, and the sound of life is the only sound that can be heard.

The ruined village.

In the center of the square, there is only me and Serdra standing there.

A man who used to be a boy speaks to me as I recite, interrupting me.

'I didn't care about the God Killer or anything else. It pissed me off. Because, you know?　Regain control of the dragonborn (Dragon Newt) for the sake of the clan?　Show all creatures the majesty of the most powerful species?　That's none of my business. ...... I thought so. I just wanted to do what I wanted to do. I wanted to be me, to do what I wanted, to live my life the way I wanted, to be funny, to be normal. And if you're going to take that little bit of hope away from me, I don't know how you can do it except to take it away. So, from there on out, it's a simple matter of survival. ...... I was born stronger than anyone else, so you didn't hesitate or leverage me.

While talking, I looked back at myself at the time.

Very calmly and analytically, I was staring into the distance at what seemed to be the entrance to the village.

'I devoured everyone who stood in my way, and I ventured out into the free outside world.

They left from there, Serdra pointed out.

So whoever brought about this tragedy is no longer here.

I gave up listening and stared into his eyes.

The corpses of many blackened, blackened, adult dragon men (dragon-newts) were lying around.

Some of the corpses looked as if they had been devoured by beasts.

Serdra turns away from the village he exterminated and continues to stare memorably into the distance further away.

'It was deep in the mountains, so we didn't get to the human village very well ....... Or rather, it was the dark clouds of the example to begin with, and everywhere was on the verge of destruction. I've been wandering around the north, maybe a few years. I've been a head of a bandit as a child, or somehow devoured all of them ......, but anyway, I did whatever I felt like doing that day. But while I was enjoying myself at random, I soon noticed something unusual. Really, it was soon. The 'curse' of that 'Chiryuu no sato' ritual has fallen on me in a distorted form. ......

Serdra reveals her life to me before I read it with magic 《Reading Shift》.

It was also like a reading, and it was a line that seemed to have been prepared ahead of time.

'As I said before, I got bored unusually fast. I laughed and fooled around that it was a bit of a 'sickness', but ...... that was definitely the 'curse' of my ruined hometown. I'm sure you'll be able to hear the malediction from the depths of the earth as they spell out their curses that will never let me escape. I traveled to ...... looking for a way to break the curse, irritated and scattered,

Undoubtedly, Seldora has been organizing his memories to the limit as a countermeasure against 'past vision' and going into battle.

As long as you're facing me, it's a natural countermeasure.

However, that resistance is just a light poke in the face by me--

'And at the end of it all, you end up in that orphanage. As one of the nameless 'Fiends', you meet Titi, the 'Stealer of the Wind's Reason'.

'Ah ......, I met The Lord of Governing. The more I blended in and interacted with him, the more I knew we were destined to meet. You can't really get bored of them when you're with them. I also thought we could do many things over again. For some reason (・・・・・), I felt like I could change with this guy, but ......

I stammered.

Relentlessly I put a recitation in the gap.

””--The boy found himself in charge of the 'general' of the northern countries.

In his quest for something fresh and fun, somehow (・・・・・), he had risen to become a 'hero', the opposite of a 'bad dragon' (Fafner).

But it wouldn't last for long.

The home's ”curse” causes boredom to set in.

The ”hero” that was so much fun is fading away at a frightening pace.

It is not worth it.

Soon, the only time it's fun is when you're playing the weak.

He is praised as a ”hero” by those around him, but he also laughs at his enemies, killing them brutally. The boy hated himself for laughing at the misfortune of others, but his mood was distracted while he was slaughtering them.

He went to the front lines more than anyone else.

As a representative of the ”demons,” he went around killing and killing and killing ”people.

However, the war between the North and the South began to stagnate after only a few years.

The power of the Lord, the Prime Minister and the General was too overwhelming.

So the boy runs away again.

Because he's grown up a little bit, he really had no choice but to run away, unlike his hometown.

Although he is the 'General General General' of the north, he will disappear for a plausible reason.

Otherwise, his 'worst' hobby was going to explode in the northern land he was supposed to protect.

The boy runs and runs and runs away from ”Fafner”, searching for a cure for his ”disease”, and finally arrives at it. Even in the southern frontier, in the Fania territory--

”I've been running away from ......, the 'bad dragon (Fafner)'?　Indeed, I did. I went around trying things to see if I could somehow make that stupid naming ritual go away, and stole some of the 'magic' you developed. ...... Finally, I tried to impose the name on a ghost-mixed 'demon'.

Serdra seemed to feel a little uncomfortable with my reading.

Before she realizes that this is the core of this magic 《Reading Shift》, I mention our mutual friend's name.

'That's Fafner Helvirshain ......, the agent of The One Who Steals the Blood's Reason. It's already the time that me and Yotaki came from. It was around the time when that clever boy from Fania was subjected to the 'demonization' experiment because of me.

'Yeah, he's a survivor of that incident. ...... That guy was really an awesome guy. He was seriously trying to save all the 'demons' despite being in such a tragic situation. Even with me like this, he said, ”If you believe in it, you'll be saved one day,” right?　He was a good guy. I thought that's what a ”real hero” was all about. He's a genius boy who absorbs everything as much as he teaches ...... and I fell in love with that guy as much as I fell in love with The King Who Rules (Lord) ....... But I also wanted to see him go to hell because I really fell in love with him .......

Serdra talks about her own 'worst' taste.

He knows that if he wraps it up and hides it, it will be more sharply recited with magic 《Reading Shift》.

He had to admit to himself the unacceptable part of it.

I was at the end of everything. ...... At this time I was even willing to destroy the world for my own pleasure. As I continued to be a 'general manager' and was being looked at as a 'hero' from all over the place, I no longer knew what was right and what was tannoyant ......!　Quickly, I headed to The Deepest!　It wasn't a game or a distraction anymore!　I followed the World Tree as lore goes, busted out the interfering apostles, and went to see this guy called Noi El-Liberal!　The evil spirits of our homeland!　If it's the God of the continental ”Inscription White Faith”!　I trusted my friend's word that he would either kill me or save me, and I was on my way--

But it didn't happen.

'Oh ....... That Noi guy, the moment he saw me, he surrendered. So the ritual that has been warped all along is now complete here. Noi handed me a complete 'adaptation' ...... and said he'd give me any power I had, which was too much power to give ....... He also told me that he was sorry ...... and that he was sorry because he could only give me .......

Serdra's mouth twisted around in remembrance.

She shook her shoulders and let her voice escape from the back of her throat with a very boring, clawing sound.

This was probably the most limiting moment in his life.

I must have exceeded every tolerance and joined the ranks of the 'Stealers of Reason' in both name and reality.

'Then, when I came back from the World Tree, I immediately imposed the 'Evil Dragon (Fafner)' on Fania's ghost mixture. Still, although I couldn't escape the 'curse' ......, I was amused and laughing at the new Fafner suffering ....... You can push a child who adores you in the enemy's south to hell and then return to the north to help people with an unwitting face and be praised as a 'hero' ....... Really, it was 'the worst'.

He continues to laugh.

'It's probably not my mood that's the 'worst', it's my own.

I saw a face I've seen many times in front of the mirror. It's the look that I hate myself more than anyone else, that I can't change even if I wanted to, and that I'm struggling to stay alive.

'Nothing has changed for me since then. No, it's gotten worse. I'm starting to get used to and bored with even the 'worst' I once had. I want to enjoy the even more horrible ”worst”. That's why you couldn't enjoy the fusion of magic and science even if you came to the ”other world” that you've always dreamed of. I've been thinking seriously about ...... that it's much more fun to change the other world and the original world into hell rather than that, so ...... ......

Serdra clenched both fists and pounded his own chest resentfully before glaring at me.

She appealed to me by showing me the boy waiting for the end of the story of the Chiryuu no Sato.

'Stop the magic now, Kanami......!　That magic shouldn't be used to save a guy like this!　You, not me, are the one who should be saved!　You're the one who's going to save the world now, you're the one who needs to be saved first!　I think that's what I've been living for!　Only when I save you from saving the world will I be able to escape from Fafner, the evil dragon!　Finally, I can die as one 'demon' just like everyone else!

I can die.

Seldora spat and screamed at the end of his true feelings.

It was as if he was going to kill himself alone after saving me.

In fact, he must be willing to die as soon as he accomplishes his goal.

I know that feeling very well.

The reason why Serdra wants to be annihilated by force without fulfilling her 'unconsciousness' is because of her strong sense of guilt.

In the stories we've read so far, Serdra has accumulated a series of bad deeds. But always, he has repeatedly helped people afterwards. Even if he does that, there is no way he can 'redeem' the souls who were killed unreasonably. I understand that, but I keep repeating the 'atonement' over and over again.

Even if it's not fair, the guilt that keeps eating at my heart is the reason why I keep repeating the 'atonement' over and over again.

To be more precise, to escape from the birth of the evil dragon (Fafner).

I'm not going to be able to get away from that which I cannot escape forever. It's not just because I'm thinking of myself in terms of those who steal the truth. As that sister's brother, I couldn't leave her alone.

”Magic does not stop. I will fulfill the 'unknowns' of 'Serdra (・・・・)'.

'Kanami!　I'm not like the other 'stealers of reason' (everyone)!　It's not worth reaching out to!　The only person who deserved more than that was me!　I don't need to fulfill my lousy 'unconsciousness' of wanting to do something more fun!

No. I'm not talking about that 'unresolved' thing.

Snappily, I denied it.

I will explain the reason for this for Seldora, who lost sight of it when he became 'the one who steals the reason for nothingness'.

'All along, the prayers of 'Seldra' have been reaching my ears ....... Ever since I started reading this 'Chiryu no Sato',

'What about ......?'　The Prayer of 'Serdra'?

I'm no longer concerned with fulfilling the 'unconsciousness' of the 'stealer of nothingness', Seldra Queen Fillion.

I know from experience that trying to make it happen when he doesn't want it will make him more sulky.

If I could force salvation on someone who didn't want it, I wouldn't be in this situation right now.

It's because I am more keenly aware than anyone else that the only person who can be saved is the person who wanted to be saved, that's why I can't ignore the 'voice' that comes from this 'Chiryuu no Sato'.

”In this 'Chiryuu village' there was another child with an unusual numerical 'predisposition'. ...... It's a blue-haired girl who was born with the same level of blue hair as the 'evil dragon' (Fafner). I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. --and she is the cause of everything (・・・・・). The 'worst' dragon man (Dragon Newt) who distorted the 'ancient rituals' that lasted for thousands of years and ended the history of one blood. That wise girl's 'voice' has reached the 'one who steals the reason for the dimension' a thousand years later. Because she believed in the magical power of the 'Evil God' more than anyone else, she left a will for those who 'see past'.

”Nah ......, what, say .......

I'll read what you're talking about now.

I've already finished opening the pages of The King's Dragon (Lord).

The fact that Serdra spoke from her own, that 'between the lines' has been skipped.

But this magic 《Reading Shift》 is a spell to keep the important ”lines” intact.

It's not just about seeing the past.

It's a spell that gathers up all the missed thoughts and ends all the things that steal your reason.

I look down at the page that has been rolled up.

It's not the end of a thousand years ago or a thousand years from now, but a bit of an 'everyday' story.

””--a daily life in 'Chiryu no Sato'.

Years had passed since the children were given a new name, and the village had become even more vibrant.

And in the plaza in the center of the village, two splendidly grown dragonlings (Dragon Newt) were competing in a battle of strength.

The 'King Dragon (Lord)' and the 'Evil Dragon (Fafner)'.

They had surpassed the power of the adults even as children, and they no longer had only each other to train with. Therefore, in the form of a mock battle, they compared their strengths.

However, the results of that battle were severely biased.

The dark-haired boy sneered at the girl who fell down in the plaza.

''--Kuch, kuhahaha!　Today, I won again!　When will this mook beat me?　Hey, are you listening to me?　”Little Seldora-chan?

...... hk!

The blue-haired girl snorted in frustration.

It was humiliating for her to be called by a derogatory name using her childhood name, 'The One Young Dragon of the Village (Cell Dragon)', as she was given the name of a king. However, she couldn't say it back. This mock battle was something that she, as a lowly person, had requested herself. As long as you are in a position to have your time taken up, you have no choice but to pay for that ridicule. ...... but always the girl couldn't hold back and a short swear word spilled out of her mouth.

'If only ...... you hadn't used your cowardly hand, the outcome would have been different. Next time, I will definitely win.

'Hahaha!　If only the enemy hadn't been so cowardly, huh!　That's hilarious!　If you win, I'll do you a favor, and I'll do you a favor, but at this rate, I'll never win anything. So far, I've lost all my games. It's a good thing I'm counting.

Whenever there is an opening, the boy will do his best to humiliate his opponent. This is the nature of the ”evil dragon (Fafner)”, and it's fun. However, the girl also has the same characteristics as the Lord, and she has her own words.

''Evil Dragon (Fafner) ....... It's best to stop attacking other villages without a care in the world. If you have time, you can go around killing nearby villages ...... and you'll only cause resentment.

'Huh ......?　What are you talking about?　First of all, look at this shitty, spicy sky, right?　It's that time of year now. What's more, the adults are encouraging the destruction of other villages.　There are some ”demons” who can be saved by letting the world know about my overwhelming violence.　I've heard that the weaker mixers are being abused by 'people' these days.

It's just a formality. You just want to kill.

Yeah. Of course I do. Killing it is a lot of fun. But it's not just because I'm a badass dragon. It's simply a matter of survival. What's wrong with eating to become strong as a living being?　We are the most powerful and greedy race of dragon-newts in the world, you know?

The boy had grown up and become a man who talked a lot. He was not the only son born in the house of ”Fillion”.

He understood not only violence, but also how to humiliate his opponent's mind with words.

He was especially fond of the fact that he kept pushing them to the edge of reason and they would stammer.

Don't you want to be ...... normal, have fun, and live life?

That's why I'm having fun. I have more fun than anyone else in my life. I'm having the time of my life, including beating you to a pulp, now is the best time of my life.

My definition of 'fun' is to share your happiness with someone else. What you call 'fun' is to prey on someone else's misery. ...... totally different.

The girl doesn't just talk back to you one way or the other either.

It's because she comes from the same house as Fillion that she always tries to talk back.

I know that much. But that's not an option, is it?　The taste of other people's misery is a sweet one. Are we going to stop doing bad things now?　It's just as I'd expect from the Lord Mayor. You are well aware of your family's future.

'Not so. We were born to be used and distorted by the experiments of the 'Ancient Rituals' ....... The Evil Dragon (Fafner) is the only one, with no one to relate to for a long time, and doesn't know a single fun thing to do ......, that kind of thing.

She had her thoughts on the ritual.

However, the boy cut it off with a single swipe.

'So, it's impossible. I was built from the beginning not to be afraid of being the 'last man standing' to begin with. That's why I was chosen. You were born a lord, too. It's a given that you were born with the promise of a future king. I can't fix it and I can't change it.

In the midst of everyday life, the two often discussed each other.

At this time, 'Evil Dragon (Fafner)' was more like a dragon person (Dragon Newt) than anyone else, and 'King Dragon (Lord)' used words that didn't suit a dragon person (Dragon Newt) as much as anyone else.

''Nope. This 'innate difference' thing will change ....... Otherwise, we can cure it, even if we have to use drugs someday. Somewhere far away, not here, I'm sure .......

Cure?　You sounded like a sick person. No, that's the point. It's impossible to change our ”natural differences” anyway. It's impossible. Didn't the old man tell you that this is a deal with the world and that logic is immutable?

'If you believe that story, there is not one 'world'. There was at least one 'other world' in the oral tradition alone. If you don't fly out to such a small village, but to a much more distant 'other world' ....... If you can fly freely, wherever you want, and escape to the 'other world' beyond, there is ......!

Surely it was possible.

As long as the world was infinite, the girl believed that it couldn't be called impossible.

However, that was not a nod to the boy. He was proud of his own viciousness. It's unthinkable to be cured. This village is like heaven. There is no need to fly out to another world.

I could have struck down a girl who said something stupid with a good argument.

However, there was only one word in her proposal that attracted me.

'If you run away (・・・・), huh? Indeed, if I, the secret child, disappeared, the old man and the old lady in this village would be in despair. Kuhaha, that sounds kind of fun.

The boy, who always did nothing but persuade his opponents from above, took a step back.

Even for a girl who had been with him all her life, it was a new experience for her.

With a bit of hope, she asks.

'...... If you escaped, what would you do after that?'

'What? That's where it's always been. I'm stronger than anyone else, so I enjoy myself more than anyone else.

If you run away, you'll have plenty of time to get away. Sometimes, I'm sure it would be fun to play the 'hero' instead of the 'villain'.

I'm a ”hero”?　That's you, isn't it?　Here, you can be. That's the role of the king of the species.

............

The conversation that followed just didn't work.

The thoughts did not get through.

At this time, the one who really wanted to run away was 'King Dragon (Lord)', and the boy didn't realize that he had been suggested to go with him in a roundabout way.

Resenting the fact that the only boy in the village who could be counted on to be the most dependable in the world, the girl made the final suggestion.

'How about this for ......?　The Fafner tricked the real hero. Isn't that kind of exciting?

And from the girl, the true evil wisdom is given to her.

Gradually, though, the distortion of the ritual grows.