On top of a hill east of the town of Rimaze lies an old ruin but because it’s old it’s mostly debris.
Since it didn’t have any academic worth, it remained as a part of the town’s landscape.
But the place itself is still fine, which makes it a good location for a hidden base.
This allows it to be used as a playground by children, Kail also played here when he was a child.
Kail was watching the sunset from the top of the ruins.
It’s been one year since I calmly watched the sunset like this.
Kail muttered while watching the whole town that was dyed crimson by the sunset.
Involuntarily I almost started to cry again, but today it can’t be helped, I convinced myself with that.
This afternoon I looked around the town of Rimaze.
Again I felt the reality of actually going back to the past.
While watching the sunset Kail takes out the “God Dragon’s Heart” and mutters softly.
That guy is him, the demon king.
Time travelling was something the demon king wanted to accomplish.
I don’t know what his reasons were but, he wanted to accomplish it whatever the risks.
But there are no opportunities to find out.
“So you were here, I was looking for you.”
I know who it is without even turning around, its Lize.
From the tone of her voice I understand she’s moody, I recalled what happened this morning.
(After waking up I immediately began to hug her, then massaged her ass and pressed my crotch against her.)
“I’m so sorry.”
The second Kail turned around he prostrated himself and apologized.
From an officer’s perspective his actions this morning were completely that of a sex offender.
It’s my long awaited time of happiness, I don’t want to go to prison.
“……You’ve reflected on it haven’t you.”
He apologizes anyway while his face is still on the ground.
After some time of silence, Kail raises his head to see what has happened.
(I’m so glad, she doesn’t seem to be that mad. Since she always smiles when she’s mad.”
(So it’s white….. Nowadays she still doesn’t wear anything with sex appeal.)
If I get noticed, it will definitely be the end, I’ll either get my head crushed or be sent flying away with a kick, I’m certain of it. I should face down again before she notices me.
After a little while, Haa~aaa~, Lise lets out a big sigh.
Kail determined that it was a sign, then he allowed all his strength to leave his body.
“Seriously, if both of you are going to apologize then don’t do anything stupid in the first place.”
“Yeah, He apologized while prostrating as well. Seriously, you’re two of a kind.”
Kail also straightened his sitting posture and the two watched the sunset together.
“Yeah, In exchange for one kick and a condition.”
“A Neruda fruit, bird, and squid from the forest of Taasu. Because I ran out of supplies.”
Neruda is actually a delicacy which you can get from the forest of Taasu which is a small distance from town and in this area it’s considered a bit of a specialty.
“The trip is half a day, isn’t that a little severe for a single meal?”
“Ah, yeah since it’s been a year since I last ate something that delicious.”
“I apologize that my mother bothered you… I seriously mean it.”
“Be thankful since I didn’t have a choice but to help you out until Roel-ojisan comes back.”
I had totally forgotten about him, my father with a weak presence that I finally remembered.
Kail’s father; Roel makes jewelry such as necklaces and rings mainly crafted from gems.
Inconspicuous, small build, always laughing quietly, he’s that kind of person. Anyway, he doesn’t stand out.
From time to time he goes on a trip for some days to deliver something to the capital every once in a while, he’s probably there again.
“Hey you…. didn’t just forget about uncle did you?”
Kail who wants to ask about something, left the stuff about his father behind.
“Secret ingredient? You mean of the soup?”
“It’s supposed to be a family secret but…”
Isn’t it okay for family? Kail was asking like that and she replied with a “Sigh”
“Neruda? Isn’t it sour and hard to mix with the soup?”
“I see! I’ll try it next time.”
“Even I grow every day. I’ll let you eat something next time.”
“In exchange, do the cleaning for me, since I can’t do what I can’t do. Also lend me a hand with the cooking. After that I’d be happy if you could help me with cleaning.”
“You can’t call that growth.”
It was a silly unimportant conversation, but it’s a peaceful time.
The peace I had been trying to obtain for the past year, but couldn’t.
“Speaking of which, I’m surprised you could find me here.”
“I can see through all your moves you know…. By the way, what was that dream you saw this morning about? “
“Could it have been a dream where you saw me dying?”
“I see… So that’s why you were so worked up.”
Lize was joyful while trying to act uncaring.
But Kail had remembered.
The death of Lize.
A year ago, no three years from now, this town located nearby the demon territory was the first target of their army’s advance.
In my eyes the town was like hell itself, I’ll never forget the devastation at that time.
Lize was also there at that time……
When I arrived, rescue wasn’t possible.
I continued to scream until my voice turned hoarse… But those eyes would never open again….
Thus, I swore that no matter what, I would avenge them.
TL Note: The feelz ;_; – Tensaiz
“Wh, what happened? Your complexion looks strange.”
“I, It’s nothing.”
“I only feel a little bad, it’s no problem at all.”
Lize said it without worry, but she was actually feeling puzzled as to why Kail had a sudden change of attitude. In reality she was scared.
Kail’s face a moment ago was a face she saw for the first time.
It was a face of neither anger, sadness, or hatred. It was a face with a feeling of deep darkness in it.
I think I have to reconsider how I think about Kail.
But this peace ends in three years.
I’ll see that scene once again.
“As if I’ll let that happen…”
“W-what happened?”
Kail suddenly stood up which made Lize voice a question in worry, without answering, Kail looked straight into the sunset.
If it goes on like this I’ll lose my family, my home, the world, even the childhood friend in front of my eyes, I’ll lose everything.
Kail clenched his teeth so hard it it looked as if they would break.
“I’ll change it….”
Because of that (the village being attacked) happening, wondering if there was another way, it was a year full of regrets.
Giving up and resolving myself I could only accept it. I convinced myself.
“Then I’ll change destiny.”
Miraculously, I got a chance to start over.
I will absolutely not let go of this chance.
“A stupid fate like that, the fate of this world, I will change it.”
Kail clenched his fist hard, so hard it looked as if it would bleed. That fist was raised towards the horizon of the setting sun.
It was aimed towards the west – which means it was aimed at the Demon’s territory.
“I will absolutely do it, no matter what kind of trick I have to use!”
Kail once again solidifies his commitment for the second time since that day one year ago.
That time it was for revenge, this time its the determination to protect.
Lize suddenly stood up, she was staring wide-eyed at Kail who was shouting towards the sunset.
Kail who suddenly talks about fate and the world, Lize who knew everything about him as his childhood friend, now feels as if he’s suddenly a different person.
Lize was now scared for a different reason than before, she felt startled after noticing something.
Lize’s face turned blue not knowing what to do.
“Wh-Wh-Wh, What should I do…. In a situation like this I should- I should….. If, If I hit him again he might be healed?”
Kail who was burning with determination, didn’t notice Lize who was having the same amount of determination while clenching her fist.
~Chapter ended here.~