468 463. What everyone was born with.txt (2/2)

But now that I've reviewed it, I feel a little differently.

I think I can understand a little bit of what the late Will Rinker and the late Hein Helvilleshein said at this time.

Brother Hein was more of a self-deprecating person than a humble one.

Sister Fran was more of an arrogant person than a confident person.

Of course, the two people I admire and respect overcame both self-deprecation and arrogance to become great knights. ...... Anyway, I followed the backs of those two people, a little misunderstood by my little girl, while I followed their backs.

It's a good thing that you're able to get the most out of your time.

Someday I wanted to become a strong and confident knight like Fran's sister.

I'm sure that I learned from their backs and continued to chase after them--

”--because you liked it (・・・・・・・・・).

The blood at my feet bubbled and told me so.

I reread the memories etched in my blood and my advice as an expert on blood comes in.

The boy Reiner was swallowed up in the war before he could remember anything, and was placed in a unique environment, and therefore, did not know how to love properly. Therefore, he has not known any proper love in his life. I feel that I had an unusual family love for my brother and sister. To my late brother, of course. To my late brother, of course, and to my sister's replacement, Franlleulet, I had passionate and fierce feelings for her as a boy--'

It's an important choice.

If you nod to this, your life will 'relate' to Fafner-san a little bit.

On the other hand, if I don't nod to this blood voice, I won't be able to succeed in inheriting the fresh blood magic.

I knew that, but I couldn't lie to my own heart.

''Fafner-san. It's often said, but it's not. It's true that I have a deep respect for Sister Fran. I admit that, but that doesn't mean I see her as the opposite s*x. I can't look at her like that.

It's true that Sister Fran may have been attractive as a member of the opposite s*x.

But what I admire more than anything else is not the beauty of her figure, but the beauty of her mind.

What I tried to learn and follow was a spirit worthy of the name of Helvirshine.

'I followed my brother and sister's back for one reason only. It was probably because I became 'Rainer Helvilleshain'. They gave me the family name and made me the knight I've always wanted to be. In gratitude for that enormous favor, I respected my bloodline, learned the philosophy, and wished to follow my back. That's all. -- 'Fafner Helvirshine', are you not?

'I ......?　I too ......, learned a lot of things from that adoring back, and I was ......, trying to follow it somehow ......?

On the contrary, I questioned him, and the blood's voice trembled.

It seems that he was trying to think of a word of persuasion to somehow get me to accept the blood, but the ancestor immediately gives in.

''No, it's not.'' --everything (...), it's me (...). Because I'm the one who loved it. I wanted the affection of a woman who was my sister, and I wanted it so badly. I wanted her to love me back as a man. So I followed that back and tried my best to learn.

I confessed clearly.

He would honestly admit to his own childhood mind, because he still had to be honest about it.

Only then did he have a very light tone, without any scholarly qualities.

'Well, I've always hoped that someday I could call myself Neisha. But there was no special meaning to that ......, it was just a normal first love story. It's a good thing that when you're a little girl, you can work hard to death to study, even the most tedious of studies, with a chance like that. Kuhuhaha'

As we get older and grow up, things are revealed that we didn't understand when we were kids.

I wonder if that is why the elders always taught me so many things to leave it to those who walked behind them. It's a little late to find out now, but it's a little nice to find out now.

I'm sure Mr. Fafner felt the same way I did.

I'm not going to be able to get to the bottom of it. It's me now, so I know. I didn't adore this woman, Helmina Neysha, like a sister or anything, but I liked her as the opposite s*x. So I was desperate to stand next to her. Certainly not with you.

'Yes, no. I'm sorry.

We can sympathize, but we are distinctly different.

We were born with different things, and our roots are different.

Mr. Fafner and I are acknowledging this.

The fact that we can't ”relate” to each other is confirmed, and I instantly feel nauseated.

It's not the young me, but my real body's malfunction.

Therefore, this memory of the past is instantly distorted and rapidly fading away.

”Ugh, ugh--!

The nausea was unbearable.

I had to close my eyes tightly now.

It was time to acknowledge this lack of reality as a dream and drown out the gentle vision.

I wake up from the dream vision.

I escape from the past and return to the me of the present.

I close my eyes tightly, and the next time I open them, they are already...

◆◆◆◆◆

'Gah!　Gah, ha--, goh, goh, goh--!

Spit it out.

Spluttering.

Bright red blood stains the floor of the house, which is composed of a black liquid-like substance.

In normal times, it would be horrific bloodletting.

But this wasn't an injury, an illness, or even my own blood.

I just couldn't accept the blood that had been swallowed and kicked out.

So soon the nausea subsides and my condition returns to normal.

Apparently, I had been standing up, and had been unconscious the whole time.

In front of me, I recognize the two girls who are spitting out blood as well.

''Whoa, oeeeeeee--!

Inside the house made of black mud, Noir, the black 'Magic Stone Human (Jewelculus)', had abandoned all shame and was vomiting with all his might.

Next to him, the party leader, Shea Legacy, put her hand over her mouth. Then, seeing the blood on her hand, she screams.

''Hee, hiyaa--!　Red!　Red-iiii, oops!

Three people, including me, had spat out blood.

The man who made us swallow blood nodded as he put his hand to his chin like a researcher in front of us.

'Hmm. I guess not one of us fits. I thought if we could successfully inherit the magic, we could increase our strength.

Generally speaking, in this era, one can acquire new magic by drinking down the magic stone on which the ”magic formula” is engraved.

However, you can also inherit it by drinking the blood on which the ”magic formula” is engraved.

Fafner performed the succession ritual from a thousand years ago on the three of us, but it seems that the result was a total loss.

I was disappointed to find that the power of the man who had become 'the one who steals the truth of blood' was not connected to anyone. However, Fafner-san was the only one who had a purpose other than inheritance, so he reported the results of his investigation in an interesting way.

''But I'm surprised. The two girls' bloodlines were clearly contrived, and their magical inheritance was spared. But there was nothing in Rainer Helvirshine. --really, nothing. Even Tiara-sama's blessing, the 'Blood Thread', is nowhere to be found.

At those words, Shea, who has a strong faith in Tiara-san, is a little pleased to say ”Yay” before she gives her opinion.

''Um, I don't know what Tiara-sama's 'thread' is called, but ....... According to the original saint-sama's schedule, Uncle Hein was ...... no, I think sister Hailey was here right now, wasn't she?　When I talk to you, it's a little bit like talking to my sister Hailey ......, it's such a little nostalgic feeling.

Mentioning the dependable presence that was once in their party, the pale faced Noir also made a small ”Hailey sister ......” name and twisted his face.

Seeing their reactions, Fafner-san replied.

''The 'Magic Stone Human (Jewelcrus)' using the knight Hine and Kanami-san as materials, Haili Weissprope? Certainly, she's the one I hear rumors about, and she certainly seems to have a strong connection with me. But already--

If you were here now, it would be really reassuring.

But brother was in The Nativity a year ago.

Haili-san was a year ago in the 'World Dedication Camp'.

Both of them died against the Palinclone Legacy.

Mr. Fafner turned his gaze to his feet, pondering the name that might inherit his power. But he quickly looked up and re-partitioned with a positive attitude.

'There's no point in wishing for someone who isn't there. Let's give up on my magic inheritance and go in for a final check with just the power we have here and now.

We can give up on building up our strength.

When the conversation had reached that point, former 'strongest' explorer Glenn Walker, who was lying on a bed just a few feet away, woke up physically.

'...... I know I've said it many times before, but I want you to leave the 'Steal the Nothingness' Seldra Queenfillion to me.

Compared to when he arrived here, he's in much better condition.

The excessive 'demonization' has been suppressed, the vocal organs are in order, and the wounds have been sealed.

However, his complexion was pale, which suited the term 'last light'.

Without a doubt, the next time Glen-san released his 'demonization', he would die.

Slowly, Fafner-san nodded back at the man who was prepared to die.

''No matter. There's an oral tradition from your hometown, but I have a feeling that Mr. Seldra himself wants more than that.

He wants Mr. Glenn to get a little rest.

Mr. Fafner added a series of reassuring words, urging him to rest to the limit.

'I'll leave Mr. Seldra to Glenn. Instead, I'll be sure to stop Kanami-san. Having seen that person as the 'savior' in the first place, I should be responsible for that. I'm sure I have the power to stop him, ......, too.

He promises to stop Christ, and Shea and Noir agree to it.

'You're in the right place! By the way, I'm going to sneak my uncle's mementos back and get away with it in a chutzpah!

'Basically, I'll help Shea. But if Fafner's talking about taking down Kanami, you can at least expect some harassment cover.

The sultry-looking Noir doesn't seem to like Mr. Fafner, but he seems to be willing to fight with him if he's fighting the same opponent.

It's already right before we leave, but I can feel the new party getting ready, even if only in form.

The whole time I was taking a step back and watching the situation, reassessing the situation alone.

The reason why I had time to leisurely adjust the new party in this way was probably thanks to Christ's group choosing a leisurely, triumphant return. That very slow-moving boat trip is easy to overtake if you want to. In fact, a year ago I overtook Kanami's group traveling in the Living Legend from the land route.

So I'm not worried about time at all now.

What I'm worried about is the one 'bad feeling'

-- there is no way that the fight against 'the one who steals reason' will go as planned in advance.

It was also a kind of resignation.

The other party is the man who contains all of the ”reason-stealer” in him.

A genuine troublemaker and my master.

It would never go according to policy, and the prior strategy and plan would always fall apart.

However, that doesn't mean I don't think it's a waste of time to discuss things like this.

As I continued to watch Fafner-san, Shea and the others' discussions, something suddenly came to mind.

It was the will of the Lord, the one I couldn't keep.

-- ”One day, we will fight the last enemy (the Rathbos)...

The last time they told me that strange story was around the day before Christ, Nosfi and Ragne died.

Even that day, I think we were discussing in a small room, face to face like this.

When I heard in the mansion under the Great Sacred City that Kanami might become an enemy, I had no idea what it meant. But it's a perfect reference to our current situation. Rastiara must have anticipated this for some reason and entrusted us with the task.

But there are only a few things that he has entrusted to us.

Rastiara didn't even give us a plan of action, let alone a strategy or a plan of action.

What was entrusted to us was ”It's important to bond with your friends! There was only one vague wish (thing) that I was going to do.

The other thing that was repeated was--.

”'We're all in this together (・・・・・)'?

I think he said it at every turn of events.

And when Sia heard me muttering that Lastiara's will, her face brightened and she approached me.

''Oh, that's right! ''All together!''　That's why we're going!　You've been acting like you don't give a shit, like you're trying to run away!　Rai, you know what you're doing, and that's a relief!

I know, Leader. I'll make sure the timing is right.

I'll be auspicious towards Shea, who still doubts me.

I'll make it fit.

I will, but, well, it won't mean much.

I'm sure that's not what Rustyala meant by 'all together'.

I'm not the kind of Lord who thinks in such a conventional way.

My idiot masters are both crazy.

That's why ”All together” can't mean ”Cease and desist, attack the last boss at the same time” or ”Plan to align with everyone else” or something like that.

That woman is a flowerhead who really thought that even if she dies, as long as her thoughts are understood, she'll be together forever.

Just like my brother, it's probably not necessary for us to be all together. In fact, it's better because they're not together. It's more noble (romantic) to be aligned even though you're not aligned. And I can see you thinking a sulky thought.

Rastiara had a bad habit of looking at people as 'stories' rather than 'people'.

Because it's me now, and because I'm my brother's brother, I understand.

I don't want to feel it, but I feel it even if I don't want to.

The End of the Story Festival, which is about to begin, is also the end of everyone's story.

That is to say--

Mr. Fafner's story of finding the ”Great Messiah (Magna Messiah)” is a story of finding the ”Great Messiah”.

Mr. Glenn's is a story of finding the ”real hero”.

Shea is the story of regaining the ”connection” that was broken.

Noir is the story of reaching the 'saint' you've been seeking.

--that all the stories will be closed up at once.

The 'thread' should not be able to reach this underground space, but there was a sense of being pulled.

It was the result of Tiara-san's reckless special training, but I could feel the example flow (...) from everyone here.

''Rainer Helvirshine ......?　Do you have anything to say to me?　It's really, really the last time.

Mr. Fafner looked at me, who had no input at all in the last important meeting, and asked as he approached.

I was troubled.

If there's one thing I want to say, it's that if we can win, it's only Rustyala Fooziers.

That Rustyala is dead, so it doesn't matter how much we think about this and that. I swallowed the opinion that it was a good idea, and then I said something like that.

''Yes, that's true. Let's go with all our might. The past, the future, the bloodline and the 'thread' are already too complicated to predict for anyone. That's why the only thing left to do is to live out the rest seriously. Even if there is a foul kind of 'prediction of the future' or 'manipulation of destiny', let's beat it out of them.

'Yeah, that's important. It is, but it is: ......

He knew the importance of this, but he seemed to want more specific tactics.

I've thought for a while now that the 'logic-stealers' are too timid and anxious.

So I had no choice but to put it into words and tell them properly.

I'm sure the most important thing is not to forget that we are all in this together. I just remembered that Rastiara once said that to me.

”'We're all in this together' ......?　Did the girl at that time say that?　Then it would be very important. After all, that's what that girl said.

Also, Maria, Dea, and Snow are her best friends in Rustyala. I think it's important. They're really bad guys, why those three.

''Indeed, those three people will determine the outcome of the battle. All three of them have lightly overwhelmed me when I was the 'one who steals the truth of blood' agent. That's why we're all in this together. Hmm, what's still important is the number of people ......?

Apparently, I was able to deceive her well.

After hearing my opinion, Fafner-san began to mumble, ”No, but,” ”That girl was gaining power like a rainbow all by herself,” and ”From the mechanism she was gaining, this place is--” and then I remembered the continuation of my earlier memory.

That day.

The day that Christ, Rustyala and Ragne died.

In the dining room of the underground mansion, Lord Rustyala Fuzzyaz was stroking Nosfi on his lap while saying.

'Kanami, you know, just because Nosfi-chan is your ex-wife, you have a feeling that you're trying to pretend it all didn't happen, don't you?

Rastiara jokingly dared to plow through the minefield of his friends, accompanied by the horrible truth.

I know what that means, too, because I still know what it means.

Rastiara realized that he was dying, he was worried about the future, and he was in a lot of hurry.

So he dared to miss Nosfi's escape as well, and he clashed with Dea, Maria, and Snow from the heart, reaffirming his bond with his friends. As if in a hurry to get somewhere.

'Because that's the kind of thing Kanami has in her. So, Dia, Maria, Snow, Reaper and Rainer. Everyone, please.

I thought the request meant that everyone should scold Kanami for ignoring Nosfi. But the real meaning of the request was--.

--Please, I want everyone to defeat the last enemy, Aikawa Uzumi, together.

The other four will be aware of that wish.

And each of them will have their own interpretation of the situation and will be working independently.

For example, the Reaper has been keeping an eye on Kanami for a long time, even though he's been touting himself as a 'judge'.

The other three, Dia, Maria and Snow, are hiding in the confederacy. There are also other knights who have been associated with Rustyala the longest now that Palinclone, Brother Hein and Ragne-san are gone.

''You don't need to worry about the other side. That senior Thera is with me.

My esteemed knight, Serra Raydant, must be in the Confederacy as well.

She's not the only one, of course.

There are many other people in the Confederation who can help us.

That's why I'm not too worried about the simple aspects of strength.

”--Yes!　Alright, so finalizing the new party, that's it!　It's time to go.... I'm going to destroy this black house. Haven't you left anything in the ”Final Festival”?　Minna.

With a goofy Shea's voice as a signal, the end of the last strategy meeting is announced and we begin to leave the black mud house.

I wasn't listening seriously, but Fafner-san, Glenn-san and Noir were following behind their leader, who was leading them with a determined look on his face.

I follow further behind them and mutter in a small voice that no one can hear.

''Let's go. Brother, Hailey-san ......, everyone else too. Together, to the 'deepest'--

I'm heading to the ”End of the Tale Festival” to be held in the United Kingdom.

I walk out of the tail end of that new party with my mouth hanging loose.

Looking forward to the ending that awaits at the end of the story, except for me (・・・・).