Chapter 177

Shion answered softly and slowly turned his head.

Hannette was a little taken aback, but she laughed and crouched down.

“What do you think is strange?”

“Are you spending the night? What do you do in this state?”

“I don’t know. Are you going to sleep?”

“You said your sister went to bed first?”

“At that time, I should say that you don’t seem a little bit like that.”

“Why do I have to stop someone who wants to come?”

“… … .”

Hannett, lost for words, stares blankly at Shion.

If Shion had acted normally, he would never have reacted like this.

I wondered if he had undergone a change of heart in many ways during the battle with the slime dragon.

“If you don’t enjoy it now, you might regret it later. Who did that? Don’t miss the moment with your sister.”

“Do you have any regrets after I died?”

“… did a lot I wish we had been closer.”

Shion held hands with Hanette and slowly brought her face to her.

Warmth came through Hannett’s touch, and a light breath passed through her skin.

I almost lost this warmth and breath for a moment, but I won’t make that mistake again.

Because I shed tears enough to make my eyes feel cold, and it was painful enough to bring me to death.

“I think I now know why my sister was angry at that time.”

“Why did you do that when you knew?”

“Even though I knew it, I couldn’t stop. Because my sister is dead.”

“Is that why you tried to die with me?”

“I couldn’t die alone, so I tried to take him with me. I had to avenge my sister.”

“Sigh… you really… … .”

Hannette is confused, but can’t bear to speak.

I wanted to argue somehow, but I had no choice but to accept it.

Foolish, emotional and impulsive, but even that was for himself.

“But I did come back alive… That’s enough.”

“What happens? Does that sound come from looking at your body?”

“Your body isn’t broken, is it? It just takes some time.”

“If you can’t speak… … .”

Harnette murmured bitterly and caressed Shion’s hand.

I never wanted to let go of this hand again.

It was the hand that saved me, and it is still guiding me.

“Now that you are stronger than me… Are you going to try to catch it?”

“Are you holding back what you want to do? Take care of yourself.”

“It’s fine. You don’t have to hit me.”

“Did I ever hit you?”

“You can hit me later.”

“… You mean hit me now?”

“Are you going to hit the patient? Isn’t that a bit much?”

“Seeing you make fun of your mouth, you think everything is better?”

“Won’t you tell me that only the mouth is alive?”

“Huh! What is it.”

Harnette smiles brightly and strokes Shion’s hair.

Her fresh, small hair burrowed between her fingers.

Nothing had changed in Shion, and she was still staying by her side.

I still have to work on the things I’ve been putting off, but it’s not completely finished.

“Zion.”

“yes?”

“Isn’t it over yet?”

“… right. Because the demon remains.”

“I heard you’re weaker than the 3 great demon lords?”

“He’s weak, but he’s still alive, right?”

“You also broke the artificial sword?”

“Your sister is right… You should think of something else.”

Probably all of the 3 demon kings and 4 major disasters would have been extinguished.

However, the prediction could have been wrong, and he couldn’t even kill the Demon God.

The situation was better than before, but I couldn’t be relieved.

“Even if you do everything you are told, nothing will change. I don’t know why I went through so much trouble.”

“Aren’t you angry?”

“I’m not angry. It’s because you’re sensitive.”

“Won’t you tell me you’re not sensitive, but cautious?”

“Then I’ll tell you that you’re scared. What are you worried about when I am there?”

“Five… Do you think you can do well without me?”

“You saw them fight. I could have finished it faster if I had only killed the monsters.”

Harnette had a strong grudge against the slime dragon, but she didn’t act recklessly.

In order to find the nuclear and artificial swords, the slime dragon was covered with flames, and conscious of the demon, the flame pieces tried to destroy it secretly.

In the end, only one core was destroyed, but with Lesia’s help, even the artificial demonic sword could be eliminated.

“But isn’t it better than not having me?”

“You are insecure and I can’t leave you alone. If I disappear for a moment, will it cause an accident?”

“It wasn’t an accident, but according to the situation… … .”

“Are you always willing to risk your life? Do you think there are still lives left?”

“uh… Sometimes it’s more dangerous than life… … .”

“It’s a risk you created yourself.”

“It is a danger created by the surrounding environment. Just because I’m strong, I can’t prevent the invasion of demon beasts… … .”

“Hey, fighting is of course dangerous because you risk your life. But you dared to step in and make things come to this.”

“Because I knew my sister was dead… … .”

“I may be the reason, but your actions are not right. Cardinal Selena would be very happy if both you and I died. Heads of households might fight over it. Do you really think that’s true?”

“… … .”

Shion swallows silence and sneaks away from Hanette’s gaze.

Hannette glared at Shion for a while, then sighed.

“At that time, Cardinal Selena and you were in front, and I was in the back. That was enough for us to be together, but we were attacked by the Witchbeast. I’m stupid for not being able to avoid it, but what if you run at me too?”

“… … .”

“Sigh… Shion, when you fell, I thought I would fight and die, but I didn’t attack you. You have to think of something else.”

“I have the confidence to kill… … .”

“Your life is more important to me. That’s why I said we should fight together. Because you and other people have to live.”

I could guess what kind of heart Shion must have thrown himself into.

If Shion had died, he would have been more emotional.

However, if the wrong judgment was made, the loss of the allies could increase.

“Even if I accept the promise now, nothing will change. Would you do it even if I told you not to?”

“It certainly wouldn’t be.”

“It’s just that I’m right next to you. Oh. There should be no surprise and death.”

“That I couldn’t keep… … .”

“You did your best in whatever you did. But my thinking is so lopsided that I need someone to hold me back.”

“I think a lot… … .”

“Don’t think like that in the future. You just need to be by my side Even if I think about it, I think I’m stronger than you, so wouldn’t it be right to do as I say?”

“still… … .”

“At that time, you just have to say okay.”

“… okay.”

Shion reluctantly answers and reflects on his actions.

Harnett was hardly wrong.

It must have ended like this because at least he took his position into consideration.

‘Is this the feeling of being captured?’

Of course, Harnett expressed concern, but did not force anything.

They were all saying it for themselves, and it also meant that they would actively help.

However, from now on, he would keep an eye on himself, and he wondered if he would be slightly interfered with.

‘I feel like I can already see my future.’

* * *

Cathedral of the Holy Order of Kinesien, Second Cardinal’s Office.

After Enrite finished subjugating the slime dragon, he naturally returned to his daily life.

Of course, he still belongs to the Lihines Knights, but since Shion was the Knights Commander, he was able to finish his duties as an assistant.

In addition, the Lihines Knights had been receiving support as the official Knights of the Alain Kingdom, so they would not have suffered much difficulty.

‘Sister… … .’

Enrite takes her eyes off the file and repeats only one word.

In my entire life, I had never been called a sister by anyone.

When I heard the word for the first time, I felt unfamiliar yet profound emotions, so I wondered if it was engraved in my head.

‘The title ‘sister’ is only used for family members or those who are in a special relationship.’

He was not related by blood to Hanette.

In other words, it meant that he would treat himself as a special person and treat him friendly.

But no matter how many times I thought about it, I couldn’t figure out why.

‘Me and Hanette… Can we see each other in a special way?’

In detail, there were surprisingly many overlapping parts.

A member of the Lihines Knights, a magic sword user, a relationship with Shion Regard, and the same gender.

Why did she say at that moment that she wanted to call her sister?

‘Is it because I shed tears?’

Enrite felt sad at that time and shed tears.

Harnette’s death, Zion’s fury, her own incompetence, her broken promise.

What emotions did Hannette feel when she saw that scene?

‘not. That alone… … .’

“Wouldn’t it be boring just to be there?”

Lesia opened her mouth while lying on the table.

Only then did Enrite shake off his thoughts and look at Lesia.

“It’s not something I do for fun.”

“I know there is a reason… Wouldn’t there be something you want to do too?”

“That to me… … .”

Enrite paused for a moment and frowned.

There was nothing that could be called a purpose other than the annihilation of the 3 great demon kings and 4 great disasters, demon gods and dragons.

Whether it was a demonic sword or a human, he had firmly maintained that mindset.

As I was about to reach the end, I wondered if there were any doubts about him.

“Have you ever thought about it?”

“I have aimed only at annihilating my enemies. There is no reason to think.”

“Are you almost done?”

“… It’s not over yet. Isn’t there a demon left?”

Enrite evaded and raised the pen stand.

But Lesia couldn’t understand the answer.

“Can’t we take a break sometimes?”

“You can rest at mealtime and bedtime.”

“… It’s not a break, it’s something all humans go through.”

“I can’t afford that.”

“Why not? Do you have a thing called power?”

“… … .”

Enrite narrowed her eyes as if she was dumbfounded.

Lesia is even happy with that reaction and smiles.

“Did you learn a lot during that time?”

“Should I say that I learned it? I don’t know.”

“As you said, let’s say I used my power. So what are you going to do next?”

“You can do what you want to do. Is it that difficult?”

“You seem to have a lot of things you want to do, but… I am different. You only have to do one thing.”

Enrite didn’t give up on that and looked into the file folder.

Lesia seemed to think for a moment, but then got up from her seat.

“Then can’t you listen to what I want to do?”

“… I mean?”

“I made a lot of balls this time. Didn’t you say that the king praised you and gave you something? Could you listen to this?”

Lesia said confidently and walked towards Enrite.

Even though Enrite showed an indifferent expression, he couldn’t bear to turn away from those words.

“You mean you want to ask me, who has power?”

“It is not difficult. Can you listen?”

“after… Listen and judge.”

Enrite looks at Lesia with a little nervousness.

He mentioned power and seemed to be demanding something of himself.

How difficult is it to say such a thing?

“Let’s go for a walk with me. I’m bored alone.”