Episode 382 Even if you shake it off again and again (1)
“So… what exactly do you mean?”
Daniel, who managed to come to his senses, was the first to speak. Since it was not a difficult question to answer, I gladly agreed to answer.
“God said if I kill Satan, he can send me home immediately. He also said that he would save the owner of this body.”
“yes?”
“It was said that he would cut off the branches of the devil that entered this body and purify the body tainted by demonic energy so that one could live a proper life.”
“to??”
“Huh??”
This time, not only those who were facing each other but also the boy who was residing in the image were questioned. [for a moment. What about my neck?] The screams of anger were a bonus.
[for a moment. What on earth were you doing while your soul was gone?]
But when I think about it, it makes me angry. Isn’t it me who should be screaming, not anger? If I hadn’t met God this time, I would have thought that the 9 years of the contract were just 9 years for this side, and I would have completely screwed up. This son of a bitch is real.
“You’d better keep your mouth shut, devil. “I’m already here after hearing about all the tricks you played against God.”
I couldn’t hold back and was furious. I knew that the people I was talking to would be embarrassed by my sudden remark, but I couldn’t stop.
Thanks to holding back and holding back, I ended up putting down the painter’s bowl with only the veins on my neck standing out. Breaking a bowl in anger once was enough.
[…What kind of trick?]
“Do you want to pretend not to know? Do you want to deny it? If you want, do it. “Nothing will change.”
After all, God created a new way to fuck that bastard… No, but that bastard went first. I felt the rising and falling gradation of anger that is unique to Koreans a couple more times and then crossed my eyebrows.
My bones were sore that I felt like I had to get an acupressure massage.
“What…did the devil do?”
“little. However, there is no need to worry as it has been resolved successfully.”
That bastard is done now. Because it doesn’t change whether I or Satan gets screwed, that bastard gets screwed. I clenched my fists, taking that fact as my only comfort.
Fortunately, I was able to control my emotions this time, probably because I cried a lot. The blood vessels and muscles that had been asserting themselves upright relaxed and hid under the skin.
“Anyway, that’s why I have to catch Satan.”
“No, the situation has been communicated clearly, but isn’t it still too sudden?!”
“Do we need a more detailed description?”
“There’s no need for that…!”
“No… I think I need something… So did God give you an oracle?”
Anger and Faust were still clamoring inside—Faust may have been more likely to ask out of pure curiosity—but I skillfully ignored their voices.
My gaze briefly turns to Daniel and the Inquisitor, who seem to be looking forward to me instead.
“It’s a bit difficult to say it’s an oracle, but it wouldn’t be wrong to say it that way. “In the end, God’s words are the same.”
“then…!”
“But he didn’t force me. I just suggested that there is a way to go back immediately and a way to live both ways. “Among them, the only one I accepted was the latter.”
“Ah… Is that so?”
“So do you understand that part now?”
“yes.”
Is the word God’s word something to be so excited about? Maybe it’s because I’ve never been religious, but I don’t really sympathize with it.
Well, there’s no way you’ve contacted God! I’m really glad it didn’t come out this way.
“So… will the adventurer… continue to be with me?”
Regardless, this time the Inquisitor asked with a nervous look on his face. Her ultimate goal is to kill Satan, and the new goal I revealed this time was to kill Satan, so it was a worthy question.
“It will be so if you accept me as a comrade.”
And that was actually a question I was happy to ask. If you had to catch Satan, there was no better companion than the Inquisitor.
“…! “Of course!!”
The young man’s face brightened with happiness.
[Did God really say he would do that?]
Meanwhile, Suzaku quietly asked in a voice that only I could hear. The reason I was sure of that was because even Berserk didn’t turn his head in this direction. After checking it, I pursed my lips.
“The promise came true.”
[Ah…]
Even if I say it is a fruit, it is still understandable. Before that, it seemed like Suzaku was definitely aware of their existence. So, was Suzaku also present at the place where ancient beasts sacrificed themselves?
I scooped up the last spoonful, feeling a subtle discomfort at that fact. The soup was now completely cold, but it was still delicious.
“A demon knight, not an adventurer.”
After the meal was over, I was probably using the wide open snow to clean the dishes. Berserk came over to me after putting the girl to sleep. Her face is so sunken that it seems as if she is looking at someone else.
“…Berserk.”
Is it because the atmosphere has completely changed since the last time I saw it? Or is it because he knows that he broke the Deathbringer’s arm? I accepted her with a slightly awkward expression.
Of course, even if you say you have an awkward face, your expression will not change much, only your tone of voice will be a little more firm. It was the negative effect of acting on a long concept. Now a blank expression has become the default.
“I heard the story.”
But what are you talking about? Are you saying that the order to destroy the body was actually not of Deathbringer’s own volition, but at my request? Or is it that the original purpose of my coming here was to return the money I spent on weapons?
“thanks. “For taking care of my sisters.”
ah. Was it about a coffin?
“It was something I should have done.”
There is no reason to listen to public affairs about something that should have been taken care of as a human being.
Even if there were reasons for doing so, I am one of those who supported damaging her family. After all, you don’t deserve to be thanked. I decided to make it clear.
“Rather, the apology should come from my side. I’m sorry about what happened to your family. “Even if you resent me, I will understand.”
Popping. After checking the cleanliness of the dish I was holding, I put it down. They say there is no grease in the food, but it is amazing that you can clean it with just your eyes. The thoughtless thoughts were a bonus.
“…Do you think I’ll blame you?”
“It is an act of desecration of a precious being even after death. Even though there was a reason for it, it was not a reason not to be angry. “Your anger is justified.”
This is the last bowl. I rubbed my eyes until I reached the last bowl.
Suddenly, I thought that the picture of two large humans over 190 years old squatting in a snowy field was a bit strange, but even that soon became okay. By the time this conversation first took place while dishes were being washed, the atmosphere had long since fallen into the trash can.
“If only there was still some reason left in front of your anger…”
So wouldn’t it be okay to ruin the already ruined atmosphere a little more?
“Won’t you please turn the anger towards Deathbringer back on me? “He was just acting at my request.”
It would be impossible for me to even arrange an apology. Both sides had desperate reasons, and it was impossible for a third party to step in and tell them what to do.
However, isn’t this level of nonsense acceptable? It’s not particularly wrong. No, it’s completely based on facts.
“….”
is not it. Did you cross the line? In response to no response, I scrubbed the dish I had just finished scrubbing some more. When is the right time to put it down? I was sweating for no reason.
“I don’t blame you. And I don’t blame him either.”
However, the answer that came back after a long time was a bit dull. And it was unexpected. My eyes turned to her.
“So you don’t have to apologize. “I have no apologies to hear from you.”
“is it.”
I don’t blame her… I looked at Deathbringer’s broken arm and her words, and eventually agreed. This is because it is quite common for people to think that even if they make a mistake due to a surge of anger—even though both arms are too heavy to call it a mistake—after thinking about it and thinking about it, it was not something to be angry about.
Of course, if Deathbringer hears it, it will be a bit unfair, but that can’t be helped. All I can do is hope that I can receive an apology later.
“I am rather grateful.”
“…?”
“You said that a neat coffin and pretty flowers given to the dead were something that should have been done… but that is not the case for us. “We were the ones who couldn’t enjoy such obvious things.”
“That’s…”
“So I’m thankful for that.”
No… it really wasn’t a big deal. The dead are treated with respect, but there is also a big reason why a coffin was prepared because it was uncomfortable to just carry the body around. So, it really isn’t something to be praised like this.
“…At best, it’s just a coffin and flowers.”
“okay. “I thought you would say that.”
“It wasn’t something that was done with proper respect and respect, as you thought. So—”
“Adventurer. No matter what you say or say about your actions, my feelings do not change. “You know and I know that everyone has different feelings about certain things.”
“….”
“Your small favor came as a huge comfort to me and my sisters. It’s just that, and there’s nothing more to say about it. I am grateful to you.”
I was embarrassed by Berserk’s honest language. I really didn’t think it was a big deal, but the excessive gratitude poured into it made me blush. It’s embarrassing.
“…okay. “If you say it that way.”
However, even though I say this, it is not wise to deny it and throw it away. That person said he felt that way, but if I deny it, not even him, what difference will it make? Even if I feel embarrassed, I have no choice but to accept it.
“And… shamelessly, I have a favor to ask.”
“Say it.”
“I want to bring the coffin containing my sister’s body and flowers. Is that okay?”
“…? Of course, these are things you must accept. “Why are you asking that?”
Aside, why are you really asking this? Did you think I was going to throw away the body inside to retrieve a coffin that I bought with my own money? Did I look like such a person with face confiscation? Is that it?
“okay.”
I was so dumbfounded that I looked at her with startled eyes and she smiled.
“I knew you would say that.”
It was a sad smile that was somewhat reassuring, yet had a bitter ending. I stopped grumbling inside.
“…I think I will go down south and have my sister’s funeral in a place where there is no snow and flowers are blooming.”
“is it.”
“Would you like to come?”
“If allowed, by all means.”
Instead, I remembered some of the funeral customs here and estimated what I should bring there.
Condolence money… Since there is no system, I don’t think money is needed. As for artificial flowers, white flowers seem to be mainly used here, so you can go for flowers that look similar to gypsophila or white lily and chrysanthemum. With sweet fruit.
no. Since you live in a snowy field, you probably don’t like white flowers? The idea of the Earth side is so strong that colored flowers make me feel uncomfortable.
“After the funeral… I will help you.”
Still, it’s better to suit the deceased’s tastes… huh?
“You said you were going to catch Satan. “We will be together.”
“…I would be reassured if you were with me, but why?”
Even though you found your sister’s body, why are you coming to her death? When I looked at it, it seemed like he was very affectionate with the girl.
“Slaying Satan is not a light task.”
“Know.”
“I might die. No, there is a high probability of that happening.”
“I was prepared.”
“You still want to follow me? “Don’t you have someone to take care of?”
As an Inquisitor, he had a mission and his own aspirations were strong, so I couldn’t think of stopping him.
But Berserk is different. She has no reason to necessarily capture Satan. You can leave out. But why?
“It seems like the girl is really following you.”
“…I think he will understand.”
“If you’re not sure, don’t say anything. It wasn’t the girl’s opinion to begin with, it was just your guess, wasn’t it? “Do you understand how important it is for children of that age to have an attachment figure?”
I don’t know if the relationship is nothing to each other, but in a relationship like that, an adult unilaterally leaving leaves a huge scar on the child. In fact, it is equally difficult even for fully grown adults.
“It is true that the more colleagues you have, the better, but I am not willing to risk a child’s future to recruit colleagues.”
So not until the girl says it’s really okay. go back. They will never accept it.
“You…”
At my insistence, Berserk’s expression changed to a blank expression, like someone watching something strange. But my opinion will not change.
A child going astray after losing his or her guardian? How do I view something like that? I’d rather suffer alone. No way, not until dirt gets in my eyes, you bastard.
“Great Great Warrior!”
However, before I could finish my thoughts, a child came running out from the cave. The extra clothes I had stored in subspace are currently wrapped tightly around the girl’s body.
“I thought you left….”
“What did I say? “He just went for a walk.”
What came next was Deathbringer. His tone of voice is full of annoyance, perhaps because he was worried about the girl.
“Now that we’ve checked, let’s go back. If you get frostbite again like this, Saennim will be angry.”
…A frostbite again?
“It went well for a moment. “Pipe player, can I ask you one question?”
While I was distracted by Deathbringer’s words, Berserk stood up and spoke to the girl. “What question?” When two people speak, white breath rises like a cloud from their mouths.
“I owe Lee a debt that cannot be repaid. So I want to help him do what he wants.”
“yes.”
“But the job is very dangerous, so I can’t guarantee whether I will come back alive or not.”
“yes.”
“Is it okay if I go?”
Berserk, who was speaking, suddenly looked astonished, but—Why am I getting permission? It was an expression like that—what was important was that he had said something to the girl asking for Yun Heo.
I expected denial to come out of the girl’s mouth.
“Of course it’s okay, right?”
It was out of the question. Damn it.