Chapter 441 – Sorry, for Now
“Something about this though… whoa, hold on.”
“Yeah, it doesn’t seem to be some kind of forbidden magic or anything like I thought~, but still… this is something else entirely…….”
“I mean, does he even have any motivation~?”
Everyone who knew “the son of Hero Hiro” up until then assumed that for a boy who was merely talented to suddenly become strong, he’d have to resort to “demonic rituals” or “illegal forbidden magic”, even though they didn’t know any specifics.
Yes, that’s what everyone thought……
What was a little unexpected was the atmosphere of the place called “Cacretale”.
A land ruled by Jamdi’el, one of the world’s most notorious criminals, and inhabited by people who knew nothing of the outside world. Yet, the people in this land live ordinary lives. In fact, it is a land inhabited by calm, peaceful, and vibrant people.
In that land, the hero’s son lived a life that seemed unimaginable for a land ruled by “Jamdi’el of the Six Supremacy”, surrounded by kind sisters, a young girl who took a liking to him, and where he could train his body at a dojo and interact with boys his own age.
That’s precisely why, to those “who knew nothing”, seeing that scene led them all to think the same thing.
――This seems rather soft
…… and.
In fact, that was only natural.
At first, Earth would work up a sweat with light weight training, shadow boxing, and sparring, reserving his serious training for the world of Vier, where he trained relentlessly.
But that was only at the very beginning.
Those who watched with a smile will soon find out.
Yes, it all began after a certain reunion.
〔You… do, you know who I am?〕
〔…… eh?〕
〔I’m… sorry…〕
〔Eh?〕
〔I don’t understand… but…… I’m sorry…… I just don’t understand… I’m sure I did something to you…… I’ve done something to you… I really want to apologize… and…〕
That was Sadiz, who was protected in Cacretale.
Moreover, Sadiz had lost her memory.
“I see. So, having lost your memory, this is how you reunited with Earth…”
“Uh, yes…… that’s right, Princess. And… I’ve been unknowingly quite rude to Little man as well….”
“I see…… Hmm……”
Because Phianse, Fu, and Rebal were present at the tournament, and because they knew what happened at that time, their hearts were torn apart by Earth’s anguished expression as he faced the amnesiac Sadiz reflected in the sky.
〔If you don’t remember, don’t apologize so easily!!〕
And then Earth, with tears welling up in her eyes, cried out.
〔You don’t even know what you did wrong! You can’t even remember! And right away, you’re sorry? Drop the bullshit! Don’t throw that out so easily! It was really painful… it was hard… my heart… it hurt… but…… I….. I cut it off and moved on! Everything…… I threw away everything I ever had… that’s how I got back up!〕
〔Ah……〕
〔If…… you don’t… even… remember… then, don’t throw it out! Why, why are you getting in my way?〕
〔…… I’m so…… sorry…〕
〔Eh, I told you not to apologize! I don’t want to hear those words… I ran away, but…. why do you ignore my feelings and say that? Why…… why…… wh….. y….. is it…〕
Sadiz, who had lost her memory, was not to blame. But even so, Earth cried out.
Even Phianse didn’t think Earth’s behavior was “terrible”.
“Earth… really… was suffering… wasn’t he? Hey, Rebal.”
“…………”
“He carried a pain that people like us could never understand… and when he couldn’t bear it anymore……”
“…… Yeah……”
Rebal, while also watching in silence, once again lamented his own powerlessness—how he had been unable to do anything during the hard times Earth had gone through.
When they reunited in the Heavenly Realm, Earth had already reached a stage far beyond their own.
His own helplessness that prevented him from fighting alongside such an Earth.
And the fact that he had been unable to stand by Earth’s side and support him during his hardships—whether in the Heavenly Realm, at the tournament match, or during Earth’s life in Cacretale.
Carving that into himself, Rebal, along with Fu and Phianse, looked up at the sky.
But on the other hand……
〔Noo~…… you’re in front of a patient! Don’t!〕
〔Nu!?〕
〔Hmm~… don’t!〕
Amidst his rebellious, complex, and aimless emotions, there was someone by Earth’s side who could soothe him.
It was the existence of a pure and innocent Goddess who possesses both beauty and cuteness.
〔It has nothing to do with her, leave…〕
〔Earth… calm down.〕
〔tsu…〕
〔Earth〕
〔That’s, because…〕
〔Earth〕
〔Ugh… uo…〕
She was carefree and oblivious to social cues.
And yet, the eyes of the Goddess Kron —which never once looked away from Earth, but stared straight at him—held a strong will.
Eventually, Earth could not resist those eyes, and he lowered his head, holding back the fist he had been about to raise.
〔Well then! To calm down… let’s all have an early morning tea time!〕
Those who saw the Goddess Kron for the first time—even knowing she was a “demon”—found themselves captivated by her.
Men from all over the world were gushing things like, “She’s cute,” “I’m smitten,” “She’s my type,” and “I want to marry her”.
And then……
“I see~, so that’s Kron…… one of the candidates for Big brother’s bride. She’s certainly a super cute girl. Shinobu dear is more of the elegant type. The fact that she can properly say ‘no’ to Big brother is a big plus.”
“Yes. But for now, I feel like she’s just a sheltered, naive girl. It looks like the nuns at the church take care of all her personal affairs. Compared to Shinobu, who’s top-notch at all household chores and cooking, and still has plenty of room to improve her combat skills, she does seem a bit lacking…….”
“Un, that’s true ~. That’s the thing. With Shinobu dear, even if she had a child, she’d probably raise them properly. Unlike idiots like Hiro and Mamu. She’s smart, and she wouldn’t neglect her children.”
“Well, I think that girl Kron will dote on a child she has with Brother, just like she does with that other child, Amae. But it seems like she’ll overdo it, becoming overprotective or end up acting more like a friend than a parent. If that happens, I wonder how it will turn out~”
“Un, I guess there’s still a long way to go……”
“Yeah, we’ll wait and see for now.”
In the Elven Settlement, Espie and Slayer were both taking notes as they observed Kron, as if scrutinizing her.
Their expression was utterly serious.
They were assessing whether they could accept her as their brother’s wife.
“Fwaaah~, such a comely maiden dwells in the world beyond~…… a Goddess, you say? Aye… she seems every bit the part…”
“Yes. That’s Kron-san. My rival……”
“Fwaaah… for one to be dear Shinobu’s rival, she must be truly remarkable… And that fair and radiant woman there… who might Lady Sadiz be?”
“That person is…… Honey’s first love…… so it seems……”
“Wha—!? I-is that so!? Si, Sir Earth’s…… ? Ah… so that is why he seemed so greatly shaken… Truly…… Sir Earth is most splendid, and thus, he draws unto himself such wondrous women as you and the others… How marvelous… how enviable… all of you……”
Meanwhile, Shinobu, having learned about her rival Kron and her encounter with Earth, smirked to herself, her motivation surging as she clenched her fists.
Amicus, on the other hand, found herself mesmerized by Kron’s appearance and, upon learning that Sadiz was Earth’s first love, felt a mix of complicated emotions and sank into a slump.
“Fuaaaaaaaaaah! Like, what even is that?! That girl. it’s like someone straight-up stole the Great Demon King’s face and made a totally cute chick! Is she seriously another bride candidate, Hubbyyyyyyy!”
“Hmm… Indeed, she does bear a resemblance to the Great Demon King Tre’ainar… What exactly was Jamdi’el up to……?”
“My Lord, are you serious? From the sound of her voice, she’s quite cute, and I really can’t associate her with that Great Demon King, but are they actually quite similar?”
In addition, Norja, who was close to the Great Demon King Tre’ainar, and Mikado and Kojiro, who were once enemies with him, sensed something more about her than just “a cute girl” and paid closer attention to her……
“…… wait…… that Paripi? How did he even get footage of everyday scenes like this…? Seriously, just how much of my private life has been leaked? I hope there aren’t any things I shouldn’t be seen doing… is everything okay!?”
『…… Hmm……』
Earth and Tre’ainar were preoccupied with the question, “Just how much of this is going to be exposed?”
And ……
Those who were watching the same scene at the exact same time……
“Fwahahaha! Blimey, your emotions are all over the shop, ain’t they, Earth Lagann. And you had the brass neck to talk big to me like that! Well, I s’pose you’ll be growin’ a fair bit from ‘ere…… Hehehe! And looks like that doll’s comin’ along nicely too, good on ya… Oi, wot’s up then? You two lookin’ all funny.”
Beside Hakuki, who was relaxed as he watched from the rampant of his castle hideout, leaning back in his chair, Hiro and Mamu, unable to move due to their restraints, were……
“Hah… ‘You don’t even know what you did wrong!’… ‘And right away, you’re sorry? Drop the bullshit!!’… that’s exactly right, isn’t it.”
“Yes…… and we… still don’t understand even now.”
In a distant land, just as Phianse, Rebal, and Fu had their hearts torn apart in a distant land, these two too were also deeply affected by Earth’s heartbreaking cries.
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