Volu 1, Chapter 1: Disappointnt and Choice
The shadow figure was sitting at my table looking quite amused.
「I am a carrier that can be anywhere, anyti. I will not force you to decide. If you are fine with your current situation, I will certainly understand it. 」
My eyelids are trembling. I am looking directly at this shadow creature covered in black, but at the sa ti, my eyes are not capturing anything. Maybe it is because of the darkness surrounding .
Who is this figure? What does he want? He appeared abruptly out of nowhere and suddenly started talking as he pleased, saying that he would give an opportunity.
Why? What is the purpose and aning of this?
「I understand why you are asking that question. Well, the answer is quite easy to answer. However, I apologize. I cannot tell you the reason why at this mont. I really can’t. 」
He heard exactly what I said on my mind. This figure is indeed a supernatural being.
I can’t move my body as if it’s frozen. I can’t even make any movent on my fingertips. My mouth is sealed. But he got my attention and kept talking.
「I understand your hesitation. There is no way you will imdiately trust ; I’m sure you wouldn’t like to be a sheep blindly following the words of a wolf. But well, I am neither a persuader nor a negotiator. I’m just a carrier. 」
Of course. How can I trust a mysterious figure who appears here out of nowhere and professes such strange words? That’s right. I cannot trust this occurrence.
Consequently, he read my heart but continued with his monologue.
「I am a carrier. Therefore, I can give you the possibility to redraw your life. You have the freedom to choose either you want to take this opportunity or reject it. However, I need to tell you one thing first. 」
His distant voice was coming from the dark shade of my room; at first it seed cold, undirected to , but right now, this figure’s voice beca quite clear in my head.
「We are trying to give you an opportunity, but like any gift given, there is an interest of sorts. That is the reality and of course, it should matter. We never give sothing that is useless to God. I ca here to give you an opportunity that will be beneficial for us as well. 」
At first, I thought all this nonsense talk was so sort of joke. Now, it seems his words are sincere and unquestionable. Even so, that doesn’t an I can trust his words yet.
「It is only once. This is a one-ti opportunity. You are lucky to have the right to choose what your heart desires. Now then. 」
This annoying figure finally stopped talking, but it demands an answer; what should I say.
It makes feel pressured to give an answer. I have no information, no facts. I’ve been confronted by this situation out of nowhere and it requests an answer just like that, abruptly. There is no way I can trust any of this.
My mouth opens. I can feel the air pressure through my throat. It seems I will be able to talk. If I make a loud voice right now, my party mbers might notice. But if I do that, I will have to withdraw faster than usual. I might be killed by this figure instantly. Either way, it’s my team and my role to play.
Ah that’s right, I have a role to play. I have to protect the team if the mbers are in danger… I had already accepted it… Eventually I will die for that cause. That is my duty to perform. Therefore, my answer is decided.
「Fear not, as I’ve told you before I’m just a Carrier, your party is safe. 」
The Shadow’s words ca naturally.
This cannot be trusted. This may be a trap. If I behave suspiciously, it might strike back with so sort of magic. Even so. Ah, even so. I don’t think I can do anything to escape this.
「Very surprising! You seem to be quite conflicted, even though you are a very straightforward man. Then, I should assu that you will obviously refuse this opportunity. 」
On that mont, that shadowy form regained its montum as if he heard my heart.
Certainly, this is what I should be doing. I will not sacrifice my party mbers, even if that ans losing my life. However, I noticed sothing.
「…I understand. I finally figured it out. This situation won’t change at all, I’m just wasting ti for the inevitable ending. I am a disgrace. 」
My body started to move slowly. However, I did not have enough energy to grab my sword. I am such a disappointnt.
「You will eventually give up. However, I do not know how much ti that will take. 」
He didn’t say any words after that. My mouth is also silenced, though there are unanswered words, I could no longer speak. Therefore, the conversation just stopped.
I took a step back and closed my eyes. I could imagine Ariene’s* face. There is no better treasure or better beautiful sight. Only her appearance is reflected on my eyes. During this journey, I was able to notice the various aspects of her personality.
A beautiful profile; a healthy and brave woman displaying an affectionate smile.
Moreover, her gaze followed this man called Hero, showing signs of fondness.
I did not give up. I was never going to give up. Certainly, soday my feelings would be answered. In my heart, I always had hope. Yet, it never truly happened.
There was nothing in but a broken heart; I felt inertia towards the party just by the fact that she is with him and not with .
I will certainly give up on this journey. Give up on everything.
「If I give up on everything, I will not have to bear a painful feeling anymore. 」
「You will have to take soone’s hand. Be it either a wolf’s hand or a demon’s hand. 」
The shadow figure approached gently.
That’s right. I no longer have anything. If I can’t have Ariene*, then I don’t have purpose in life. If I can restart my life, then let’s do it, even if I have to make a contract with the devil.
「Prepare yourself, Lugis. This is a great chance for you. I will give that new opportunity! I am the one that will carry you! 」
Mysteriously, that shadowy form that I could not see before is standing right in front of , illumined by the moonlight.
I might be hallucinating, but I could no longer see a shapeless shadow. Nonetheless, the light reflected on the shape this Shadow.
It was a figure with an unmistakable human form; he looked at with a wicked smile across his face, just like a devil.
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