Episode 189. Mom’s Chance (2)
Aisha continued to look at Scylla.
Even though it had the appearance of a crow and I couldn’t tell what it was doing, I could sense its emotions.
Aisha is a spirit originally born from a corpse.
A spirit that is artificially created by someone rather than being born naturally.
There was a vague idea that the ritual that created her was based on RE-Union.
Although he has no memories of his past life, the blood and instincts that remain in his body move him.
Sometimes, when it gets too intense, they don’t listen at all.
Maybe now is that moment.
`What was your relationship with our mother?`
『…』
`Ah, you don’t remember when you were alive.`
It is clear that there is some kind of relationship.
Otherwise, I would not have signed the contract after seeing my mother’s face in the photo.
However, even I, a veteran of Devil Aka for 10 years, do not know about her life.
It’s just a body that appears and disappears as the mid-boss of this chapter.
Because Aisha doesn’t have a clear setting, there are many unknown aspects to me as well.
“I’m not sure, but… there’s one thing that’s certain.”
“What is that?” I turned to Aisha.
Then Aisha’s beautiful feelings flowed into me.
“Scylla Crowler. Every time I see her, my heart feels at ease.”
It was like seeing an old friend again after decades.
It was a mysterious experience for me because it felt like I was experiencing it myself.
I somehow guessed Aisha’s identity as she felt that way.
Although it is not confirmed yet.
“Is she a shaman?”
`As you can see, he uses spirit magic like an arm and a leg. They say he was a veteran in his day.`
In the past, my mother was a great spirit sorcerer who could make a contract with the highest spirit.
That skill is still alive and well, and he is still able to command spirits with just gestures.
It is even possible to detect spirits that are in opposition to the spirits.
With that level of skill, he could have been active even during the war 30 years ago.
But, seeing as there is no information, we can only assume that despite having that power, he didn’t fight much.
『There were probably two reasons why he was able to become a spirit master of that level. Either he was born with innate sensitivity… or he was taken in by the elves who protected the giant trees in the forest.』
The Totema Prince we encountered previously belonged to the former.
If you fall into the latter category, you will undergo a ritual to test the qualities of the elves you have gathered to live together in the forest.
There is a high chance of failure, but if you succeed, you will be surrounded by the protection of Mother Nature.
Since the spirit is an apostle of Mother Nature, you can also see the effect of your sensitivity increasing accordingly.
My mother, Scylla, is one of them.
`Actually, I heard that your mother’s hometown is the Elf Forest. What you say is probably true.`
『And one more thing. Since you grew up in a natural niche, you must have had many connections there.』
`Of course. It’s natural to have friends in the neighborhood from a young age.`
“That guy… seems to be not far away.”
Aisha suddenly transformed into a human form, a small, beautiful girl with pointy ears.
Come to think of it, Aisha was an elf in her past life. I glared at that fact.
“Do you understand roughly?”
“….”
『Of course, my memories from my past life are vague, but what I feel now is not a lie.』
Aisha said that and turned back into her crow form.
Even though I have no memories, my body feels emotions on its own.
Aisha was delighted to see her childhood friend.
I felt relieved to see her living peacefully with her husband and children.
『Let me ask you one thing. I have died once and my heart is dry and I have no memories. But what is this overflowing heart?』
Even if you have no memory, your body moves on its own.
Even though Aisha herself said it, it was difficult to understand the principle.
A feeling that is unknown because it is only recorded on the body, regardless of life or death.
Just as history is recorded, even if it is only one human being, there are numerous records within it.
I could give a short answer to that.
`That must be what it means to be human.`
Even after death, that will remains in the world.
That’s what human bonds are like.
No matter how much you erase its traces, it is a law that it is maintained and inherited repeatedly.
The process is bright and beautiful, like a landscape under sunlight.
‘What should I do now? Should I tell my mother that you are my friend?’
“There’s no need for that. To her, I’m just a thing of the past. I might be a hindrance to her happy life now.”
‘Then that’s too bad.’
『And when I was in Doomsday, the father who created me hated humans so much. It was probably because my hometown was destroyed.』
The father who created Aisha must have been number 4 of the 7 constellations.
His true identity is that he was the former chieftain of an elf village and an excellent archer.
However, the elves strongly opposed the death of Saint Maria, and this led to a huge conflict.
The chieftain tried to understand the situation with a broad mind and resolve it, but… his daughter got caught up in the conflict and ended up dying.
Because of this setup, it was easy to predict why he fell.
And there was no need to think about who my dead daughter was.
Because you are next to me now.
“Father is infinitely desperate towards humans. He will use any means necessary to get rid of his grudge.”
`So that’s how you became an executive of Doomsday.`
So most of Doomsday’s plans are made by number 4.
If number 1 Envyel was the overwhelming power, then number 4’s role is to plan and execute things.
Later, the guy’s plan spreads bad rumors about the main characters.
That is the root of the continent’s destruction ending, and it is the guy’s wish.
“You are the one who took the lead in destroying all of humanity because of my death. You must have devised various methods to achieve that.”
I can’t help but think that the guy is just as crazy as Envy.
Doomsday’s goal is to steal the archives, but if he fails to do so, he may well destroy them.
This entire area, including Alighieri.
Moreover, he is the only one who knows the variables of Doomsday, which even Enviel doesn’t know… and even the main character, Lyman, doesn’t know.
That being is the true power of these guys and the final boss of this work, the God of Destruction.
Drumroll drumroll-
Just then the sound of a carriage was heard from behind.
The Crowler family, who were working, stopped for a moment at the sound of a carriage.
The carriage passed by the town where we were working.
And then I happened to see a face reflected in the window and was startled.
`They say even a tiger will come back if it relapses.`
That’s the guy.
The fourth of the Doomsday Seven Stars and the former chieftain of the elves.
A man who has now disguised himself as a nobleman by disguising himself as a human.
The name is Grisha Highend. He and the other seven members of the alliance also infiltrate this magic banquet as invited nobles.
“Can you stop our father? Radon Crowler.”
`Not yet.`
They’re not stupid enough to come to a place like this unprotected.
Besides, there is an insurance policy behind these guys, which is the final boss and the worst variable.
The smoke hasn’t started yet. Until then, they’re the type of guys who’ll stay quiet no matter what happens.
For example, it’s not just the little guys.
Drumroll drumroll-
Once again, a carriage passes through the village. The carriage passing by belongs to another magic institution that has been invited to the magic banquet.
Even if it wasn’t a carriage, a lot of people started getting off the magic train.
They are all members of different schools who are going to participate in the main event, the tactical banquet.
These are the guys who will later fall for Grisha’s instigation and attack Alighieri.
Because most of them are followers of Enviel.
`The more I think about it, the more dizzy I become.`
『However, I, Doomsday’s main force, am missing. The chances of the plan succeeding are extremely slim.』
That’s right. I neutralized their main force beforehand.
Not only will Aisha, who is the intermediate boss, not even Mary will be reborn as the final boss.
Now, if we can just stop these guys from engaging in politics, this problem will be solved.
“Ugh…”
Then someone slowly walks towards here, groaning.
It was Professor Radian who had moved to a different location with Amy a little while ago.
“Oh, Professor. You’re here already?”
“Did you have a nice talk with Amy… no, Eight?”
As soon as I saw Radian, I spoke to him again kindly. However, I felt ominous seeing Radian in a strange way.
His completely withered face looked as if he had aged by decades.
“Hahaha… Radon’s mother and father, you’re taking this prank too far.”
“It was as if he had been betrayed by an old friend,” Radian said with a hollow laugh.
He seems to be very disappointed that he is not his uncle.
To be exact, he must have felt betrayed by the fact that they weren’t exactly the same Hellchang Brothers as him.
“It wasn’t your uncle, it was your daughter. I was completely fooled.”
After saying that, Radian walked away.
Before he disappeared, I asked him.
“But why did you come alone, Professor? And Amy?”
At that question, Radian stopped walking and said.
“Don’t worry. I’m not angry. But I want to tell you something.”
Radian spoke to the entire Crowler family, including me.
“If my daughter enters Alighieri, I hope she enters the combat department. Hehehe…”
Radian disappeared, leaving behind another empty smile.
Even though it was to reduce the erosion rate, I felt a little sorry.
* * * * *
Every time this time of year comes, the night sky always sparkles.
In particular, it stands out in Alighieri, so people can often be seen spectating it.
But Lyman strangely did not like that sky.
“It’s really beautiful.”
Princess Mirona, who was walking beside him, looks up at the sky and speaks.
Although it was just a personal impression, Lyman sighed as if the ground was falling apart.
“Are you having a hard time? I hope I didn’t make you suffer too much today, did I?”
“It’s nothing. If I collapse from exhaustion just from directing the festival, why did I join the student council?”
Lyman was helping to keep Mirona from going astray.
Because I’ve already lost someone just like her four times, and this is my last chance.
But Lyman really wanted to rest.
After living for 300 years in pain, I was almost exhausted.
Eventually, he reached a point where he even despised his own mother who had given birth to him.
“All the guests and participants will be arriving soon. The Delaware upper and Chain Silver division shareholders have already arrived.”
“….”
Lyman suddenly started walking without saying a word.
I had absolutely no face to face them.
How should I treat them if I meet them? Will I be able to recognize them?
Those complicated thoughts made my head dizzy.
‘I wanted to never see you again in my life.’
Suddenly a star twinkled. Its luminous appearance seemed to be scolding him.
‘Ha… What do you want me to do, you old lady?’
Looking at the sky made me even more annoyed.
There Mirona speaks with a bright face, not knowing anything.
“There is a theory that the heavens were created at the same time that the Great Sage created this land. Could it be that he is the Great Sage who visits once every five years?”
“If that’s true… I’d like to feed this to you once.”
Lyman gave the middle finger to the sky.
Mirona couldn’t help but be greatly taken aback by that sudden action.
“You can’t do that, Senior! What are you going to do if you get punished by heaven?”
“Punishment from heaven…? Hahahahahaha!!”
This time, Lyman laughs as if he finds it funny.
Even a professional psychoanalyst would take some time to understand what that means.
“Your Highness, that great sage is not so narrow-minded as to curse someone for a mere finger-pointing. He was someone who solved everything optimistically, so what is the punishment from heaven?”
“…?”
Of course I couldn’t understand.
Even the innocent Miro and the princess were dumbfounded by his attitude as if he had met her in person.
But Lyman, who had lived for 300 years, knew the Great Sage well.
Because it wasn’t just something we met, it was something I was born from.
‘What does it matter to you all if I badmouth my mom?’
I didn’t care if I was called an unfilial son.
Because I had already lost all interest in the world a long time ago.
But at least… I hoped that the incident where that lady fell wouldn’t happen again.
“I know it might be sudden to say this, but…”
“…?”
“I wish Your Highness would sometimes look at the world with a cool head.”
Innocence.
That was the thing Lyman despised most.
Surviving as an Academy Fraudster
