Chapter 184 – 184. Sweet Struggle
[You know, right? First of all, I am a senior.]
[Yes, senior.]
[…] … Why are they called seniors, but I feel like they are juniors?]
“It’s probably a question of behavior.”
As soon as I intervened in the conversation between the two souls talking between me, the dark spirit came forward.
[Aren’t you supposed to take my side? You were with me for a long time.]
“Don’t act like a child.”
[…] … it’s annoying.]
[Sir, come here. I am on the senior side.]
[It’s because of you! Why am I awake instead of going back to sleep?!]
“ha.”
Definitely one soul.
Stella had a quiet personality, so I didn’t think anything would change even if she was awake.
But surprisingly, just by adding one more person, it was already so noisy that my ears were hurting.
Especially in the case of the dark spirit, he has been keeping Stella in check since last time, as if he feels a threat to his position.
Stella, who was listening to the dark spirit’s grumbles, suddenly sprouts horns on her forehead.
[hey! Don’t be rude to our Stella!]
[Hey, look at this! I revealed my true nature!]
“It’s Velika.”
The horn suddenly disappears after saying just one word. Stella blushes and covers her mouth with her hand, as if she is embarrassed.
[sorry.]
[ah… … .]
The dark spirit’s shoulders drooped, as if he felt a sense of defeat from his fresh appearance.
[I hate saints.]
“Be patient. “You will receive a lot of help from Stella in the future.”
Stella declared that she would be with me without going to sleep.
Since four archvillains died in one day, the eyes of other archvillains would be focused on me, and in order to keep them in check, I needed to clearly show that Stella was with me.
The existence of the Holy Grail has been revealed, and Stella’s presence alone will greatly limit the actions of the Great Devils.
“Whoa.”
I feel calm, so I sigh and look outside.
At the time of Magan’s death, the Republic’s command system had already collapsed, and the three superhumans they boasted were all dead.
One is Oscorp, who died in the first explosion so the Republic could pose as a victim.
The second one was defeated from outside by Aria, Findeneye, and Erica.
The third and final one was the secretary who accompanied Magan.
Bactus Nikolai, the head of the Weapons Development Department who developed the defense system and a loyalist who was affiliated with Dante, had already run away.
In the end, the soldiers of the Republic, whose heads had been cut off, had no choice but to declare surrender.
A few days passed and now the foreign ministries of each country that attended the banquet were sitting at one table and fiercely sharing copies of the Clark Republic.
Since the only one that survived was the Griffin Kingdom, there were rumors from other countries that it was Griffin’s own play.
I heard from Eleanor that after showing the evidence about the Republic’s Great Evil, Griffin took the lead in the negotiations.
Actually, it wouldn’t be surprising if I went back to North Wales already.
There was only one reason why I stayed in Clockwork, the capital of the Clock Republic.
[Are you thinking about saying goodbye?]
Stella smiled softly and came next to me. Behind her, the dark spirit is watching her with her arms crossed, as if she doesn’t like something.
“I don’t deny it.”
The future ahead of FindenEye will be quite a fierce struggle. They will try to prey on the Clark Republic here and there, and in the meantime, they will fight for their rights.
Although he has become independent, he is struggling not to be put on another leash again.
Findenai had to leave me and fight for this land.
Here I was, regretting breaking up with her.
[Can I help you?]
“… … .”
Stella quietly stood next to me.
He seemed to want to take in the view of Clockwork outside, so he wiped the fog off the window.
Stella was calm, so she put both hands in front of her and looked out the window and said.
[This is a situation where you shouldn’t say what you want to say.]
Accurate.
I wanted to take Findenai with me, but telling her to come with me would only leave her with regret.
So what I’m worried about is.
[How can you make her not have any attachment to you?]
“… … “That’s accurate.”
[Because she was quite a saint. She’s done quite a bit of counseling, right?]
He adds that he didn’t just slay the devil.
I feel at ease after talking with her. None of her concerns were resolved, but she had the ability to make others feel comfortable simply by talking to them.
[Can I hear what you were thinking?]
When asked if I had anything in mind to say goodbye, I thought for a moment and then confessed.
“In a completely hurtful way… … .”
puck.
Stella’s mana instantly taps my shoulder and enters. She sighs with a sweet expression on her face that she doesn’t like at all.
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[No matter how mild your feelings may be, aren’t you being too dismissive of other people’s feelings?]
“But if it’s not for this, there’s no way for Finden Eye to get rid of me without any regrets in a short period of time.”
[Is this the way you think about efficient results? It’s the worst.]
“That’s poignant.”
To be honest, I knew it wasn’t a very good idea.
But since Stella spoke so blatantly, it seemed like there was a need to think again.
[Deius, I was a saint. He is a person who says good words, pretty words, and hopeful words to people.]
“okay.”
[But that can’t always be the case. Sometimes praise acts as poison.]
That is correct.
Especially since I knew a lot of people like that.
People who cannot distinguish between confidence and arrogance are surprisingly widespread.
[To put it bluntly. The separation you wish cannot happen.]
“… … .”
Without realizing it, I turn my head and make eye contact with Stella.
She smiled and gently accepted my gaze.
[Don’t be greedy. Breakups are always pathetic, regretful, and sad.]
“… … .”
[That’s why I’m happy to be reunited.]
Stella slowly approached me. She carefully takes my hand and brings it to her chest, clasping it with both hands as if praying.
There remained in her a warmth and a sense of touch that she could not have felt because she was a soul.
Was she not a great woman for nothing?
Even though he was connected to me, a necromancer, his skill in manipulating the mana contained in his soul was at a high level.
[Just as I wake up and rejoice at being reunited with you.]
“… … okay.”
[Parting is sad. So, don’t say goodbye.]
Stella’s warmth naturally began to spread into me. I felt like I found the answer through this conversation.
[Speak of reunion. One day, everything will end and we will laugh and share the time we ended up together.]
Stella slowly let go of my hand.
I nod and put on my coat with a smile that seemed to encourage me to go.
“I’ll be back for a bit.”
[Yes, please come back.]
Next to Stella, who was waving her hand to see her off, the dark spirit man with his arms crossed as if in pain opened his mouth impatiently.
[Wouldn’t it be said that Finden Eye is stupid and doesn’t know much about such things and just follows along?]
“… … .”
[…] … Senior, just talk to me.]
[uh? uh?]
Stella seems to have a lot of questions about the dark spirit, so she quietly takes her away.
While being dragged by Stella, the dark spirit glances in my direction.
* * *
Cemetery in Clockwork.
In front of a huge tombstone erected for our compatriots who died for freedom.
The Resistance gathered to talk about the freedom that has finally arrived.
Since there was no longer any need to hide, not only the scrap metal dealer but also numerous resistance fighters gathered here, pouring out tears and alcohol.
“What is this, you bastards?”
Findeneye looks down at a small, playful tombstone erected next to the huge tombstone.
Not a maid’s outfit, but a yellow coat, white shirt, and casual black pants.
That alone was enough to know what path she had chosen.
“It’s a little creepy.”
“I said let’s not do it.”
“But isn’t it still monumental in its own way?”
The members of the scrap metal store are already excited, no matter how many drinks they have had.
So I wondered if this was a prank.
“My tombstone?”
A tombstone with the name Findenai written on it. Even if it’s just a name written on a wooden board and then pinned to the ground.
I thought that putting a tombstone of a living person in a cemetery might have crossed a line.
“Aren’t these so comfortable these days?”
Crack.
Before continuing a new struggle, Findenai was trying to gain proper discipline.
The members of the scrap metal store become serious as they wipe the alcohol from their mouths. There was no one here who had lived a life so leisurely that he could only get drunk with a few drinks.
“No, you died today.”
“… … .”
betrayal?
I’ve never even thought about that.
Wouldn’t it be the worst situation to betray in the first place?
That’s why Findenai folds her arms and listens silently to what they say.
“Findeneye, the leader of the scrap metal dealer, gave people their freedom back and then closed his eyes.”
“In the Kingdom of Griffin, only Findenai, the maid of honor from the memorial service, will remain.”
“… … “Don’t talk nonsense.”
Wow.
Findeneye grits its teeth and glares at them with genuine anger.
“You are now telling me to abandon you, you crazy people. “I won’t abandon you.”
“The captain has fought enough. No, he rather fought too much. “Please step away now.”
“We will take care of the rest. “Well, it’s not like we’re forcing ourselves to fight, and we have reinforcements, right?”
“I heard that the Griffin Kingdom will accommodate us as much as possible. “Memorial master Nauri told me not to worry.”
“… … .”
I had no idea that Deius had intervened in the scrap metal shop without his knowledge.
Seeing Finden Eye’s expression gradually softening, the members smile and offer drinks.
But I didn’t accept it.
It was something I still couldn’t understand.
“Even so, there is no reason for me to leave.”
Despite the firm answer, the members burst into laughter.
“That’s actually true. There’s no reason to leave. But that’s why we have to abandon the name scrap metal dealer.”
“Because you have to give me a mission that these idiots can’t do and that only the captain can do.”
“It’s the most important thing!”
“mission… … ?”
I wondered what he was talking about.
At that time, other resistance leaders approached. I thought that I would probably open a future with them in the future.
They spoke to Findenai with quite serious expressions.
“The support of the Griffin Kingdom is a great boon to us. But how long will that last?”
“what?”
I thought what kind of nonsense this was.
It was clear that as long as Deius Verdi firmly maintained his position as a memorial service, it would continue.
But that is FindenEye’s position.
Other resistance leaders did not see it that way.
“In fact, it is a cooperation that originated from the influence of the commemoration director Deius Verdi. “If he changes his mind, it’s over.”
“That doesn’t happen.”
“No, you don’t know the human heart. “We need Griffin’s cooperation, but we don’t have the power to decide.”
It’s over when Deius suddenly changes his mind and says he doesn’t want to help.
It was a passage that showed how heavy the burden was on that mouth.
“The memorial service is very close to the royal family and has a close relationship with the king and princess. “You were that person’s closest associate.”
“… … “That means.”
Findeneye growled and asked, “Are you telling me to be a spy?”
Let’s show that we will not do anything to stab that man in the back, even if it means dying.
Suddenly, the members of the resistance started laughing together. Even the leader of the other group, who had been explaining the situation to him with a serious expression just now.
“no! There is no need to convey any information. All you have to do is be by his side and like him.”
“… … uh?”
Now Findenai realized what they were saying to him.
“Go, please Deius Verdi. All we have to do is to ensure that support for us continues.”
“already… … “The ones who hit.”
It was an excuse.
That’s a very flimsy excuse too.
Now I understand the intention behind sending Finden Eye in the form of a mission.
Findeneye tried to say something, but couldn’t open his mouth.
The members around her slowly kneel down towards her.
A sign of reverence.
Without letting go of the ax I’ve been holding for even a moment.
A shelter created solely for women who fought for freedom.
‘Killing me means throwing yourself into a struggle that will never end.’
Suddenly, he remembered the last words of Valkyria, the great devil whose head he had beheaded.
A struggle that will continue.
Even though he knew that, he slashed the head of the great devil and tried to take responsibility.
It was a bondage that he could not stop with his own strength.
but.
“If it weren’t for you, the day I would have poured alcohol on my fallen comrades today would not have come.”
If there’s one thing Valkyria didn’t expect.
“For those of you who have continued the struggle with noble sacrifices and a fighting spirit that never gives up, I now give you my final mission.”
The thing that was watching Findenai’s struggle was that Valkyria wasn’t alone.
The countless lives she saved, led, and gave hope to were gathered here.
“Go and make love. “That is the greatest struggle you will ever do for us.”
The end of a fateful struggle that I thought I could not escape was already at my feet.
“Leader.”
The members of the scrap metal store slowly approached.
They give Findenai a drink again.
“Let’s get drunk for the first time in a while.”
* * *
I came to visit after hearing that there was Finden Eye in the cemetery.
I tried to say goodbye to her by mentioning that we would meet again.
“Kihya! Leader! “The West has arrived!”
“Oooooh! “It’s my brother-in-law!”
“Please take care of our leader!”
“I will sing the wedding song! Dry land! Beyond! “We are leaving!”
“… … .”
I didn’t really need to say anything else. Now that I’ve found the freedom I’ve been longing for, I guess I should drink this much.
As I silently watched the resistance fighters drinking in front of the cemetery, I slowly looked for Finden Eye.
Finden Eye, who is blowing on a huge bottle of liquor in the very center of the drinking establishment, makes eye contact with me and then stumbles towards me.
“Master noooomaaaa! They said I could just follow you! “Having your child is patriotic?!”
“… … .”
“FINDENAINEUNN! I live here! Wake up! Now please call me Ai?!”
“after.”
Pretending not to notice the approaching Finden Eye, I slowly turn to leave.
I never thought I would say something like this.
“For some reason, the dark spirit was right.”
I clicked my tongue and immediately left, leaving Findenai alone.
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