Louise.
A child who deserved to be loved, but was ignored by all adults and whose heart was already filled with darkness.
His little friend, the young count.
and….
“In the ‘original future,’ Modred was eventually destroyed. However, even though he was destroyed, Modred was not defeated. The last Modred, a child named Louise, succeeded in sealing the ominous being back into this land.”
…a child who had to meet a harsh end.
“…….”
Lee Han had no idea what my expression would be like right now, but one thing was certain: it wouldn't be good.
“Hehe, don’t worry. It’s just a future that will never come.”
Did you notice that from Lee Han's expression?
The nun whispered affectionately, telling her not to make that face.
Hearing this, Lee Han calmed down for a moment.
If that's what a nun is like, then that's what it must be like.
And then,
“How did that powerless brat stop the evil spirit?”
I ended up asking.
The 'ending' of the original 'planned future'.
The nun answered these annoying questions obediently.
No, beyond just answering… .
“It’s probably quicker for you to see it than for me to tell you.”
"yes?"
“Look into my eyes.”
“…?”
“Come on.”
“…….”
Lee Han looked straight into the nun's eyes, which were shining with light.
If a nun tells you to do something, there's probably a good reason for it.
As expected… .
Woof.
“─.”
… Lee Han saw many things through the eyes of Sister Ilsun.
that,
“……You killed me too easily.”
It was truly a sight that made one want to vomit.
* * *
What Lee Han saw through the nun's eyes in that brief moment, less than a second, or even three seconds, was perhaps showing a 'future' that might have come, that is, a future without the help of Lee Han or the other reinforcements.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Modred, Wales was on fire.
[KAaaaa!!]
Hundreds of thousands of monsters devoured humans like dessert.
[Wow.]
There were souls of people who, even after dying a miserable death, were still depraved into race.
A mountain of corpses and a sea of blood.
Corpses form mountains, and blood forms rivers.
It was a horrific sight, no different from the literal hell of humankind descending upon us.
And in the midst of such a spectacle… .
– [Gyahahahahaha! Ahahahaha!!]
I saw Inanna laughing and being incredibly happy.
It seems as if he really likes the cruel and horrific hell he created.
– [This is the end of those who defied me. But I am too merciful. I did not destroy the souls of those blasphemous bastards, haha.]
– … … .
– [The last Modred. Isn't it fun? The humans who persecuted you and tried to kill you have become like this? It must be so exhilarating, right?]
– … … .
– [Hmm, this isn't fun. Well, I guess it doesn't matter. It's good if the child who will be my vessel is well-behaved. … Well, now that we've gathered enough offerings, shall we begin?]
Inanna grinned at the countless sacrifices she could make to strengthen her vessel, looking at the humans.
It's as if his heart is already pounding at the thought of obtaining the vessel and becoming the new ruler who will reign over the entire South.
So I put my soul into the body of this child.
In the body of a child born with the freshest and most superior talents among Modred's bloodline.
and,
– [uh…?]
It was only after everything was over that Inanna realized that this was a mistake.
– [W, how is this!?]
– … You, you're bad.
– [!!]
– I hate you… .
– [Oh, how!!!]
If Inanna made a mistake, it was that she knew that Louise was Modred's most gifted medium, yet she treated it as nothing special.
also.
Deng-.
Deeng-.
– [What, what is this sound!!!]
Not knowing about the existence of a relic that could weaken Inanna's power was also a fatal blow.
– ──.
A nun, whose name I have forgotten, was ringing the bell, bleeding and with both her legs already torn off.
With my life, with everything I have.
The Holy Relic, the Song of the Stars, continued to oppress Inanna in accordance with the will of such a user.
It was a miracle created by the child's persistence and talent, and the determination and sacrifice of an old man, and the result of that miracle was.
– Louise, even if the adults hate her, doesn't do bad things. Because that's…
Hwaaaaak!
– Because it’s bad and sad… .
So the child sacrificed himself.
Even though he could not use the holy law, he could use expedient means, and the child sacrificed his soul and performed a self-sacrifice, a 'miracle'.
– [Ahhhhh! This can't be happening! This can't be happening…]
Inanna's soul slowly disintegrated inside the child's body.
It didn't disappear. But if it had collapsed to this extent, it would be quiet again for at least a thousand years.
Louise had accomplished the great feat of sealing a high-ranking demon, and the child was like that,
Boom!
It started to harden like a stone.
Is it the price of a miracle, or a curse left behind by a high-ranking demon?
– mom….
But the child laughed.
Looking into my eyes, seeing something that came to take me.
Very brightly… .
Ding, ding-.
And the nun rang the bell until the end.
I hope that the child will go to a peaceful place and that he will not experience such misfortune if he is born again.
Ding, ding-.
The bell continued to ring like that… .
“The child eventually sacrificed himself. But Wales became a land overflowing with evil spirits and monsters, and because of this, the entire country had to be sealed.”
“…….”
“Why are you doing that?”
“…You are an old man.”
“…….”
“It was sealed by the elders. It was to prevent evil spirits and monsters from escaping. He must have rang the bell until he died, or even after he died.”
“…….”
“…Really, why do you do that?”
Lee Han was so dumbfounded, no…
'There are people like this.'
It was respectful and great.
Awe for someone who did what no one could do themselves, who saved the world with a sacrifice no one would recognize.
Lee Han couldn't help but laugh out loud, saying that he would never be able to do that.
-Great man.
She was such a huge person.
* * *
Although Lee Han knew that the great historical figures in his past life were great people, he was unable to empathize with them.
How can I empathize with something that happened in the past and was only read in writing?
But now, at this moment, seeing and experiencing this person's life not through words but with his eyes and senses, Lee Han came to know.
Ah, so that's why they are called great people.
Never, what others cannot do, no… .
“Someone had to do it. So I just wanted to do it. If I don’t do it myself, who will?”
…a person who does something that anyone can do, but no one else can.
“Don’t praise me like that. In the end, my future self failed. In the end, it’s thanks to you that such a miserable future didn’t come this time.”
“Then what about you, sir?”
“…….”
“Why don’t you try to be happy, old man? Isn’t this, isn’t this too strange?”
But it was great, and I wondered why Lee Han didn't try to be happy.
In a way, it's like getting a second chance.
I was able to make a new beginning.
… Yes, as the nun said, it could have been a disaster that no one could prevent.
but.
“An unfortunate future may not necessarily come. Just as the future Louise sacrificed disappeared.”
“…….”
“You should have trusted me, or rather, the people. It shouldn’t have gone like this….”
Instead of being sad, Lee Han was angry.
Because she didn't trust him and lived like an idiot, she felt so foolish.
Where does the anger come from?
Could it be that he was angry at her for reminding him of his past life where he lived like an idiot and ended up dying?
Or else… .
“-Don’t be sad. This is not a permanent separation.”
“!”
Could it be the regret of an eternal separation?
As if understanding my feelings, the nun smiled brightly again.
Whether it's because he's grateful or because he's proud.
The nun was smiling brighter than ever.
“There is no such thing as a permanent separation. It is just a temporary separation, and we will meet again someday. Isn’t that right?”
“…….”
“Hehe, don’t cry. That’s not how cool guys cry.”
“…I’m not crying. I’m not even shedding tears.”
“Just because you don’t cry with your eyes doesn’t mean you don’t cry.”
“…Ha, I can’t win with words until the end.”
“Woohoohoo.”
After that, the nun said many things.
That he was never unhappy.
My life has had more happy moments than unhappy ones.
Many connections and precious memories.
Listening to those lullaby-like words that were not just empty words intended to comfort Lee Han, but full of sincerity, Lee Han quietly nodded or nodded in agreement.
“Please take the bell. I like you.”
“This is the tenth time we’ve heard that story.”
“If you don’t emphasize it like this, you probably won’t have it.”
“Why wouldn’t I have that good thing? I have to get it.”
“I’ll believe that lie.”
“I have never lied since I was born.”
“Haha, you’re already lying.”
“No, I really….”
“…….”
“Ha, how can you make me believe this, huh?”
“…….”
“…Elder.”
“…….”
“…Oh, really, that’s too much.”
Phew… … .
─What if you leave without saying anything?
… unfortunately.
Lee Han muttered something in a whisper and looked up at the ceiling.
The ceiling, still filled with divine power, shone brightly like the Milky Way in the night sky.
… brightly.
