Okay, now what the hell is going on? I demanded.
The pair of us were outside of the school at this point. I didnt see Mr. Smith as we left school, which was probably for the best considering how we had parted. Mary had taken directly to a nearby park, and I was now sitting on a bench as she stood nearby, watching with her arms crossed. She seed to be considering sothing, but after being left in the dark, my patience had finally run out, and I spoke.
Im afraid to tell you too much. She responded after a mont of silence.
Afraid? Why are you afraid? Trying to keep my voice from sounding too aggressive, even though I still felt very agitated after that encounter with my teacher.
She bit her lip, and as if finally making a decision, she gave herself a nod. You deserve to know everything. However, before I return your mories, I want to tell you my story.
Your story as a goddess? Even ntioning such an absurd notion was difficult for .
How could gods and goddesses be a thing? The only evidence I had was her words and Mr. Smiths strange actions. Admittedly, he did seem to have so strange hold on for a second, but that didnt an anything.
A long ti ago, when humanity was still young, human beings were basically animals. Mary started to explain. They were driven by one predominate impulse. They needed to survive and procreate. A certain god arose. Youd best understand his nature by the na, Harem.
Harem, the god? My ears imdiately perked up, especially considering the story my mother had said once before.
My mothers status as a shrine maiden was possibly the only real reason I was even listening to this story. The other reason was the sincere look in Marys eyes.
Yes Harem, the god. But shortly after Harems birth ca a goddess, you can call her NTR. She is the goddess of taking the ones you love from others. For many years, this beca the way the world works. n would try to play around with as many won as their status allowed. When a man saw a woman soone else had that he wanted, hed do anything to obtain her. Won were treated like things, commodities to be passed around.
Then, as society grew more civilized, I was born.
And youre Marriage?
That is the na I associate myself with, although so call Matrimony. She nodded in affirmation. You must understand that we represent a concept, and a na might not always perfectly encapsulate said concept. While its easy to see Harem as the God of Harems, he isnt. Itd be more accurate to say hes the god of gathering many lovers, or sothing to that effect.
Okay so then what happened?
I fell for Harem. It was hard not to. He was a charming God. He was manly and courageous. Many won fell for him. If they didnt, he wouldnt be Harem. However, I was the first woman that he loved back.
You and Harem were a thing?
She smiled and nodded, looking like she was thinking about sothing from a long ti ago. We used to be close. I showed him the beauty of love, unity, and monogamy, and over ti, we beca the concept of traditional marriage.
I frowned. That doesnt sound very healthy. I an, Harem doesnt go with monogamy.
Her smile turned slightly bitter. And therein lay the problem. Its a problem that exists to this day. n and won cheat on each other constantly. n still have that drive to love a group of won, and even won find themselves looking elsewhere in otherwise unhappy marriages.
Thats caused by you?
She sighed. It isnt like that. Society reflects heaven, and heaven reflects society. You could just as say were like it because society is like that. There is no cause and effect when it cos to the gods. Were simply the personification of ideas.
Okay I shook my head. Where does NTR co into this?
At the ti, I blad NTR for the reason we couldnt be happy- his cheating, and my discontent, I thought they were because NTR introduced them into our relationship. So I tried to bring her down. Over the years, I have turned NTR into a dirty word. She was broken apart. Her power distributed into three forms. I even put an edict in heaven one that prevents her from reforming into NTR. Recently, that edict began to crack.
What changed? I asked, frowning.
You did She sighed. I could tell you what youve already experienced, but itd be better to just break the lock on your mory. Please, close your eyes and open your mind.
Okay. For so reason, I trusted this girl.
She had always been kind to and had never really gone out of her way to lie. She had protected from Mr. Smith, and she was only looking out for my best interest. I closed my eyes.
One last thing. She said. When your mory returns Im sure NTR has said many things about . That is why this may be the last ti you want to talk to .
Thats impossible. Are you saying I was on NTRs side?
Although we had never t, you probably didnt have kind thoughts about . So, I would like to ask. Can I kiss you?
Huh? What?
This might be my last chance to do it. She responded. I just wanted to try kissing you once, now that you are grown up. In case things go sour and you decide to send away. I will restore your mory with a kiss.
F-fine I blushed, feeling a bit strange about giving a girl permission to kiss .
As she leaned forward, pursing her soft lips, I completely forgot to close my eyes. Our lips pressed together, and I felt passion ignite within . Just as I was about to wrap my arms around her, mories ca flooding back in.
I recalled everything. My suicide attempt, Netori, Netorare, and Netorase, my sister, Akiko, Gina, and even more. As it all flooded back it, I was finally putting pieces together that hadnt seed to make sense for months. Even things I hadnt thought much about suddenly made all too much sense. My eyes shot up to Mary. As she reached out for , I pulled away without thinking about it. A hurt look appeared on her face, but she didnt say anything as she put her arms carefully on her lap.
So, you rember everything now? She asked quietly, looking down instead of at .
Yeah I responded, feeling choked up with emotion. That was a lot of pain.
Im sorry I wish I could have left you without that pain, she responded cautiously.
It was Degenerate who took Netori? I demanded, after a few monts of silence.
It was Mary nodded sheepishly.
Where?
Purgatory She answered quickly. Its a realm between heaven and earth. Youre probably familiar with it as the white light people see as they die.
Bring her back, I demanded.
She looked away. Even if I was willing, Ive promised I wouldnt.
Promised? I started to feel so anger. Youre the reason shes in this ss! You got rid of her just so you could start to manipulate yourself?
I-its not like that maybe I wanted to get back at her, but I ca here for you! She responded tearfully.
Ah thats right, you love , for so reason. I sneered. Like Id believe that! Did you think Id be so nave as to fall for you just because we went on a single date?
N-no She responded weakly, looking defeated. Its complicated
Not for . Netori is my goddess, not you! If you want to claim you have any feelings for , you can start convincing by bringing her back.
Shes poison
Youre poison! Arent you the one who wrecked Harem? Ms. Monogamy? A tyrant who turns n into your slaves?
I-is that really how you see ?
How else should I see you? Actions speak louder than words, and youre still leaving her trapped.
You dont get it! I cant! I made a promise! A goddesss promise is the law! I wouldnt be able to do it no matter how I tried. Doing so would destroy !
The more my suppressed mories ca bubbling to the surface, the angrier I got. It wasnt even that Mary had done anything specifically wrong. I was just angry that I had been used. I was angry that Netori was gone. I was angry that my girls had been left suffering and confused for months. Perhaps, that all could have been dropped on Degeneracy, but it was Mary who was in front of . The sisters all hated her, and I could feel it bubbling deep inside from Netorare and Netorase now that the curse had been lifted.
Perhaps the thing that angered the most was that this all could have been avoided if I had just taken the sisters advice several months ago. She offered a power called Godless. At the ti, I had thought I needed my powers to succeed. However, I just didnt realize that Netoris protection wasnt enough. Then again, would Godless even have worked? If Degeneracy could tear apart Netoris defense, what hope did the Godless skill have? The only person I could ask right now was Mary, and I was in no condition to do that. My eyes ended up narrowing on her, causing Mary to shrink back a step.
What ga are you playing? What is your ploy here?
She bit her lip, shaking her head slightly. What did you expect? That Id be so evil hag? Did you think I would be cruel and malicious? I represent the sanctity of marriage and love. I hate NTR, but can you bla ? She represents the destruction of the unity I desire. I was wrong for trying to be monogamous with Harem, but that was partially his decision as well. Believe it or not, I dont hate polygamy. Thats just how things turned out.
It turned out Harem isnt the right god for . His concept is too old and dated. It depends on a primordial need to spread his seed. Hes the Harem of old, a harem for sultans and caven. Hes tried to fill the role of Harem, but hes ultimately failed and beco a husk of his forr self.
What are you saying? All this talk about concepts and gods is difficult for soone like to grasp.
Im saying that a new concept must be made. A new harem, one that is willing to adapt to a new world. That is what I want. Harem and NTR, theyre relics of a world that doesnt exist anymore. You and I, were the future. She reached out to grab my arm.
We? What do I have to do with this? I pulled away and avoided her grip.
Didnt she tell you? Netori? She didnt tell you her grand plan?
What plan? I demanded.
Mary shook her head, just a hint of anger on her face. That woman shed actually go this far, and she wouldnt even tell the truth.
What truth! I nearly yelled as I reached out and grabbed her shoulders.
Mary looked up at in the eyes, a strange look on her face. Hakaru, cracking the seal and putting NTR back together is only part of Netoris plan. The other part is you. She selected you since before you were born. Youve been heading on this path your entire life.
Stop acting coy, just tell !
Youre not NTRs incubator. Rather, she is yours. She responded. Everything she has been doing, this ga, it has all been to serve one purpose. Netori is trying to turn you into a god. Youre not here to defeat Harem. Youre here to beco him!
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