Chapter 134
Chapter 134 – Tetra’s Nightview
Eris told me that one of the Zodiac knights, Libra, was also known in the past as the Attuner .
While being a knight who served God, he’s also a man who won’t hesitate to do anything, even against his own belief .
According to Eris, he’s the kind of guy who would readily sign a contract with the devil in order to achieve his aspiration; which is to [Purge those that threaten the world’s order] .
What crossed my mind afterward was us, the holder of Mortal Sin skill . If what she said is true, then he cannot possibly tolerate us who own skills that violate the world’s rule .
When I told Eris what I thought, she laughed at me .
That guy had something more important to attend to at the moment… Libra’s highest priority is currently the Door to that Land .
It’s an existence that could send the world’s common sense collapsing . It’s easy to see, with how it could revive the dead back to the living .
Eris told me we can make use of him, at least up until we manage to close the Door . After that, we’d have to kill him .
Eris clearly had prior relations with this Libra . It’s obvious from her facial expression that she hated him enough to be so fervent in wanting him to die .
But that’s all she told me . She didn’t tell of what happened between them in the past . Perhaps it’s something she doesn’t want to tell to another . At least I could understand that much .
For a while, we watched the nightview together atop the hill .
[Forgive me… Fate . ]
[No need to apologize . By all means, even I have something that I can’t tell to others . ]
[Ahahaha, you’re right . You are also keeping a secret from Roxy . Does she know about your condition?]
[Not yet… I haven’t told her . Thinking about it will eventually make me bald . . ]
But Roxy herself never asked me about it .
[That is so like her . You should be grateful that such a kind girl is willing to be with you despite all the odds . ]
[I always feel that way, even without you telling me to . ]
[In that case, you should start responding to her feelings . Since your time is limited, it becomes even more important now . ]
[… . that is]
[She even willingly abandoned her position as a Holy Knight to accompany you . Why? Do I have to make it more obvious to you?]
Eris then looked away from me . Her eyes were not focused on the sky, as if she was looking at something that is very far in the distance .
As I gazed at the night sky, my mind wandered, thinking about Roxy .
Back at Gallia… I hid my face under the skull mask to fight for and protect Roxy . When we visited the green valley, the ground collapsed and we were isolated together . We had a fairly long conversation back then . At that time, she didn’t know that the masked person was me because the skull mask had recognition inhibitor . But she didn’t show any wariness towards me, saying that my body gestures reminded her of Fate . At first I was surprised .
Now I could look back to that day with a laugh . Roxy always tease me by bringing it up .
I felt like I wanted to find a hole and hide inside every time she mentioned it .
Even after returning to the capital .
After the harsh battle against Rafal, Roxy was there to accept me .
People makes mistakes . It’s not something strange . But one must not dwell on it too much . One must keep going forward while bearing the pain .
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Roxy had lost many men during her mission in Gallia . It is important to mourn the loss, but wallowing in it would only made her unable to properly lead her remaining subordinates .
Every position had their own corresponding responsibility . I learned this from watching her .
I was immature . I had unbeknowingly hurt Roxy many times . And even after all that, she still cared for me .
It’s thanks to her that I could be here now . Of course, Eris, Aaron, Myne, and Mimir also helped . But to me it’s mostly thanks to Roxy .
Even I am not that dense . After getting this far, Greed would laugh at me if I still couldn’t tell .
Her warmth, is what makes her special to me .
It was frustrating, back when I was still a servant, or when I was a warrior, to think about the difference in our status .
But when she hugged me and said [welcome back], all those thoughts were washed away .
Then I said as I watched Eris’ figure .
[I love her . ]
Hearing that, Eris turned to me and smile .
[You finally said it . You should’ve told it to Roxy, not me though . Well, let’s just treat that as you doing a rehearsal with me!]
[Again with the unreasonableness…]
[Ahahaha! Why of course, I am a Queen after all . If by any chance you messed up when you confess to Roxy, then feel free to come to me . I will comfort you . ]
When she said so, it’s as if something within Eris was released in full force .
This sensation――I couldn’t take my eyes away from her .
[Oii, how could you use your power at such a time!]
[Eee, would you look at that . I have now confirmed that you have resolved yourself . If you were fascinated by me just now, then you’d be disqualified . My man has finally grown up]
[What… That’s messed up]
[Because I am a Queen . Behold, my selfish self]
[Good grief, what a troublesome Queen . ]
And again, we returned to enjoying Tetra’s night view .
The night felt somewhat chilly . Spring is probably just around the corner .
[Let’s return to the inn]
[… . . ]
Eris merely shook her head wordlessly .
Even when we are here together, her mind seemed to be somewhere else .
Maybe she wanted to think about something . Perhaps, about that templar knight named Libra .
So I decided to return to the inn myself .
As I left Eris alone up on the hill, Greed talked to me via 《Mind Reading》 .
『Are you sure with leaving her alone like that？』
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[Even if I stayed there, I will only ended up feeling awkward . ]
『Hahaha, have you finally decided to use that brain of yours? Since when you’ve grown up?』
[Stop acting so high and mighty like that!]
Greed who usually mock me, suddenly spoke quietly .
『You are really going to fight your dad, aren’t you?』
[Yeah… Dad appears to be a member of a certain organization called the Templar Knights . Did Greed know about this already?]
『Reason being？』
[I simply thought so . Greed has always been full of secrets . ]
『So you realized? Fate still ended up here even when I didn’t tell you anything . You should be proud of yourself for that . 』
Still, it’s certain that without Greed’s power, I won’t be here at all .
It’s a secret, but he’ll definitely tell me when the time is right .
Moreover, it’s a family problem between parent and the child .
Dad told me not to follow him . But I’m no longer a kid .
[I can decide for myself . ]
『Well said . Then all you have to do is go to Hauzen . And don’t forget to train . If I mock you, you already know why . 』
[That Absolute zero… I must think up something to contend against it . ]
That means I have to be more proficient in using the 4th form .
At the very least, I need the black fire to be able to counteract dad’s freezing .
Because once I get hit by his attack, then I won’t be able to move my hands nor my legs .
[I’ll be in your care again today . ]
『Aren’t you motivated! About that, you’d better talk to Luna . She’s always been more proficient in terms of power management . 』
Luna seemed to have something to tell to her sister, Myne .
To that end, as Greed said, she’d be willing to help actively .
I could see it after fighting her . Luna had substantial control over her power . And yet, at the same time…it felt like she doesn’t actually want to fight .
Perhaps she’s afraid .
I’m the same . When I’m fighting, the same thing would pile up somewhere .
As long as I have this Gluttony skill, then the battle will endlessly continue .
Only through death that I can be freed from this ordeal .
[Luna has been talking a lot more often recently . ]
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『She was originally a talkative girl . It’s good that she has somewhat recover . 』
[But Greed rarely talk to her . I wonder why?]
『Ther, there are various reasons for that！』
[Fu~hnn…]
He’s actually stammering… I wonder why!?
That didn’t sound like the normal Greed . Now that I think about it, spiritual world’s Greed always seem to keep some distance from Luna .
What does this mean?
I’m curious!
[Hey, tell me about it then . ]
『No idea . Just think whatever you like!』
[Why do you act so strange all of a sudden, Greed?]
『This me does not care anymore . Does not care!』
How stubborn . But he oddly sounded panicked .
That’s new… . I’ve never seen this side of Greed before .
Oh well . At this rate, he won’t tell me anything .
[In that case, I’ll just ask Luna]
『Oi！ Waitaminute！』
[As you said, she often talks to me lately . I need to only ask her . I think she’ll surely give me an answer . ]
What is going on between them, I can only understand if I ask them .
Nothing I can do about it .
[Yosh, it’s been decided then . ]
『Yosh, no other choice but to shut Fate up right here, ey?』
[Oi!]
Really now, unreasonable as usual .
The traffic along the main road had diminished . It’s already past midnight after all .
Even so the inn was still lit, and the employee welcomed me back all the same .
It’s after all an inn frequented by warriors . Some warriors tend to hunt at night, so the inn is open all day long .
That’s why I picked this inn out of convenience . Now it’s time for comfy bed and relaxing sleep .
Beauty sleep is not only a must for womenfolk .
I lit up the oil lamp in the darkened room .
The lamp was only moderately bright . The swaying light of fire invoked drowsiness .
I rested the black sword on the wall, rubbing the back of my neck . I decided to take a bath later in the morning . Unable to put up with the sleepiness anymore, I climbed up to the bed .
[Nn?]
What is this… Soft feeling in my hand? Certainly not the bed .
[Aaaahhh…]
Strange sounding voice came out!? Could it be, that!?
Only now I realized that I’ve completely forgotten about something .
[Where are you touching!]
As expected, it was Mimir .
She puffed her cheeks in protest . Aside from the weird choice of how she did it, apparently she’s been waiting for me for quite a while here .
[Why are you hiding yourself under the blanket?]
[Because I’ve waited and waited, but you didn’t come… Until I got sleepy . ]
[You could’ve slept in your own room . ]
[I know that, but I just have to do this!]
It seemed that Mimir is at her limit .
In other words, she wants to suck my blood .
Her eyes gleamed blood red . Mimir at the moment looked like a hungry beast waiting for a meal .
[Quickly… . quickly… I can’t stand it anymore!]
[I understand, but calm down! It’s past midnight already]
[I’ve been waiting up until midnight! Well then, I’m digging in!]
[Please wait . Guha!]
She jumped me without much warning . I was pushed down to the bed by her momentum .
And just like that, she sank her fangs into my neck .
Only during times like this, Mimir showed me her real face .
[Oi, calm down there…]
Am I tired already? I felt my consciousness started to fade away .
Mimir let go of my neck then, laughing with a smile on her face . My blood trickled out from the opening of her lips .
[Leave the rest to me, please take some rest and relax . ]
She opened her mouth slightly . Her sharp fangs reflected the light coming from the oil lamp .
Then she dove into my neck once again . I no longer felt any pain, and my consciousness finally faded away .