Chapter 129

After awakening, Acid Rain came to embrace a different kind of darkness.

As he accepted the darkness of the acid lane, his source was reversed.

The darkness could only be faced when it completely surpassed the world.

‘There is light in this darkness.’

It was a contradictory expression, but it was also a clear truth.

Exceed Rain has already abandoned the name Darkness and has been reborn as a magical sword of Holy Spirit.

It was possible to shine more brilliantly because there were small lights engraved in the darkness.

Of course, the ego of Exceed Rain disappeared in the process, but he had no choice but to accept it with dignity.

‘If he said he would deliver it himself, he would appear again… … .’

The ego of Acid Rain did not lose its composure even while it was being destroyed.

In addition, he said that he had achieved his goal and that he was qualified.

I wouldn’t have lied, but I couldn’t tell if it meant anything.

‘Should I tell you this?’

Shion looks sideways at Enrite while being immersed in trouble.

Even Enrite didn’t know that Exceed Rain had an ego.

On top of that, wouldn’t it be quite surprising if they were even called younger siblings because they were born late?

‘You’d better tell me. still… Aren’t they related?’

Shion frowns, feeling suspicious about the word bloodline.

I wondered if it would be a little awkward to call it bloodline over a demonic sword.

Of course, since they are brothers born together, in a way, wouldn’t it be okay to treat them as the first bloodline?

‘You should know this. Even if we don’t get along… … .’

– Thank you for thinking of me, but I have to say that.

As soon as Shion heard that, he immediately looked down at Exceed Lane.

Enrite’s voice came from the acid lane.

To be precise, it must have been that Exceed Rain’s ego was conveying its voice.

‘Were you alive?’

– I would have said that the ego remains.

‘If it suddenly disappears, you’ll know it’s dead.’

– … It could be. you can be mistaken

Acid Rain maintained its self and began to seek Enrite’s magical power.

It was clear that his brother was nearby.

On top of that, they had El Tesoicv, and a vague sense of kinship came through.

– I am grateful to you. Now I have what I want too.

‘What do you want?’

– To be human.

‘… … ?’

Shion was at a loss for words for a moment, and Acid Rain fell into silence as well.

The goal of becoming human was not wrong.

I was just a bit taken aback because I didn’t expect it at all.

‘uh… suddenly?’

– Wouldn’t that be better than being stuck inside a demonic sword?

‘That’s right… Can you become a human?’

– Since you took the power of the magic sword, the conditions are met. All you have to do is create a human body and enter it.

‘Is that possible?’

– I need to create a body that can harmonize with my ego. If anything goes wrong, my body will disintegrate and my ego will disappear.

From those words, Zion found the answer.

The ego of Acid Rain had the same appearance as Enrite, and it should have been seen as a temporarily embodied body.

If so, isn’t the body that can achieve harmony also determined?

‘… Are you trying to make a body after the white apostle?’

– Did I tell you too much? I didn’t want to get caught.

‘Can I make it?’

– I already made it. I was thinking about when to leave.

‘It’s not like I’m surprising the white apostle, is it?’

– Then maybe we can get to know each other?

‘… … .’

Shion almost let out a sigh at how absurd he was.

He said he didn’t know anything about his brother, but did he know it would be that serious?

It felt like I had to step in and help out.

‘Never do that. You might come to be hated.’

– Are you still hating me?

‘If you want to be hated more, do so. I won’t stop.’

– … tell me your opinion

‘Explain about you when the two of you are together. If I’m being honest, maybe you’ll look at me a little better, right?

– Isn’t that a bit flat?

‘Wouldn’t it be better if I did as I said? I’m familiar with the White Apostle.’

– Uh… okay.

After persuading Acid Rain, Shion belatedly felt a presence.

Harnette was glaring at her with a curt expression on her face.

“You don’t have to explain now, do you?”

“You should listen to it when the two of you are together.”

“But why are you looking at me like that?”

“I just don’t like it.”

“I came back alive, so can’t I be a little happy?”

“Can I be happy if I am like you?”

“… Will it be a little difficult?”

“Why do you say that when you know it? Are you messing with me?”

“I’m not arguing, I’m talking.”

“You say that?”

“… I will be quiet.”

“What did you do well to keep quiet?”

“What do you want me to do?”

“Why are you asking me that? You have to figure it out.”

“… … .”

Shion kept her mouth shut and cautiously looked away.

Baltz and Kaden first avoided their seats, while Oz and Seran noticed and began to distance themselves little by little.

Only Enrite approached him, but he heard words different from what he expected.

“Why did you do that?”

“… Yes?”

“If you were going to make your mana go wild, you should have said something to me. But why did you go alone?”

“So, ask for help only when you think I am in danger… … .”

“How can I help you there? If I lose my temper and go on a rampage, do I have to take care of it with my own hands?”

“… … .”

Feeling that they are being driven little by little, Shion takes a step back.

However, Harnette takes two more steps and shoots them sharply.

“Where are you going?”

“I’m not going… … .”

“Vice-captain Lihines was watching. Still, do you think it’s right for me to deal with it?”

“It is not… … .”

Shion couldn’t bear to make excuses.

I knew why the two were persistently arguing.

He must have worried about himself, and he would have struggled to save him.

If two people were hurt because of him, wouldn’t he be gripped with guilt?

“after… I’m glad you’re okay though. Vice-captain Lihines must have been more worried than me.”

“… … .”

Hannette tried to say something more, but soon turned her head away.

It was easy to guess the reason why Shion went out alone.

I would respect that mindset, but I couldn’t tolerate the result.

He was actually dead and then brought back to life, which made him even more angry, but only grudgingly relieved.

“Isn’t it over well now?”

“I’ll go over it once. If something like this happens again next time, we will terminate the alliance according to the treaty and hold them accountable.”

“… All right.”

Shion, as the leader of the Knights of Lihines, could not refuse that request.

In fact, the alliance was concluded based on the basic guidelines of the alliance treaty, and the related contents were written.

Enrite had made a reasonable request as the lieutenant commander of Silage.

“Give me the position of knight commander. I can’t leave it to you.”

“… … ?”

Shion is at a loss for words for a moment and stares blankly at Hanette.

Harnett had a hardened face and a cold gaze.

He was probably trying to run the Lihines Knights on his behalf.

“Sister, that is not possible. Even if you can give up everything else… … .”

“You tried to do whatever you wanted just because you were the knight commander. That’s why this happened now.”

“It wasn’t something I did to be nice.”

“Yeah, I didn’t mean to be nice to you. So was it good for me? Until then, I was thinking of burying you with my own hands. Do you know how I feel?”

“… … .”

Shion meets Hannette’s gaze and reluctantly shuts her mouth.

Tears were welling up in my eyes.

It looked like it would pour out any moment, but Hannette bit her lip and barely swallowed it.

“Did you create the Knights because you wanted to do this? Is bullying me that much fun?”

“sister.”

“It’s the Knights, you do everything. i won’t do it anymore Do you think I followed you to see what you did?”

Harnette vigorously turns her back and walks away.

Enrite seemed to hesitate for a moment, then followed after him.

Shion looks at the backs of the two, but can’t bear to follow them.

“Whoa… … .”

“I understand even if you don’t listen. Did you go out alone and that happened?”

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Kaden came to Shion with his presence dead.

Shion tries to refute, but soon tempers his feelings.

“I want to be alone, but can I go?”

“Being alone doesn’t solve the problem.”

“after… Do you know who wants to be like this?”

“I guess so. It must have been inevitable I shouldn’t have done that in front of my fiancé, though.”

“What do you know… … .”

“Marriage is for two people, not alone. You acted alone and almost lost your life. How would your fiancé feel when he saw it?”

“… … .”

Shion understands the meaning and shows a bitter look.

Even Enrite scolded herself, and she knew that the process was wrong.

I wonder if Hannette was angry and distressed as much as she was worried and anxious.

“It’s good to love, but you shouldn’t make your lover sad. You can sacrifice yourself, but your lover can’t accept it. To a lover, you alone are more important than everyone else.”

“… What do you want to say?”

“It means to survive for the sake of your lover. It’s better to run away than to die.”

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Kaden gives a serious advice and quietly disappears.

Shion twists her eyes as she looks at the fading pieces of silver.

‘It will be like that next time. From now on… … .’

* * *

Temporary camp near Aliard Castle.

Allied Castle was damaged in the battle, and corpses and remnants of demons filled the inside and outside of the castle.

In the end, although the kingdom of Allain was victorious, the damage caused by it could not be quickly rectified.

Even so, it was not possible to completely empty the Allied Castle, so troops had to be stationed nearby.

Now, while repairing the inner wall, they were trying to change the structure of troop deployment, and they were requesting troops and material support from the capital and other castles.

“… Do you have something to tell me?”

“Yes, could you please wait a moment?”

It wasn’t until sunset that Shion was able to summon Enrite.

I had to see the end while I had time because I couldn’t hide it anytime.

‘You can come out now.’

– Get out now?

‘You’re alone.’

– It’s too ordinary… … .

‘Then are you going to keep doing this?’

– I have to go see it.

Acid Rain reluctantly agrees and manipulates magic.

Then, the blade of the acid rain took on a purple light and then completely escaped after creating a halo of light.

Purple halos fly through the air and draw another form.

“This… … .”

Enrite looked at the purple halo in puzzlement.

From the outside, it looked like an ordinary lump of magic power, but I wondered if I could feel the familiar atmosphere.

The purple halo gradually changes into a human body and reveals its appearance.

“Hmmm… hi?”

Enrite frowned and glared at the suddenly appeared opponent.

A look and voice similar to his own, a shape derived from a demonic sword, and magical powers that are not unfamiliar to him.

It was so obvious that I couldn’t help but be suspicious.

“… Acid Lane?”