At Marie’s goodbye words, her consciousness, which had been hazy due to lack of sleep, is awakened in an instant.
The vertigo caused by anemia had long since disappeared, and I immediately ran to the idea that I had to stop it.
can catch It must be so.
I did, but… … .
“What?!”
There was something holding me back.
When I turned my gaze to check, what was there was a hand made of bones.
Marie’s necromancy.
By the time you confirmed that fact, it was already too late. When I looked back, Marie was already on the other side of the door.
While wearing a dress based on black, different from her usual school uniform.
Mari greeted her by slightly pulling the end of her skirt like a noble.
And at the same time the door closes. What I saw between the narrowing door gap.
A bright but sad smile, like a flower that fades away. With that, the door to ＜Underworld＞ closes.
I couldn’t believe I would miss Marie in such an absurd way.
I’m angry with myself for that.
did you hesitate? so did i miss it?
Did the existence of the [Myeongwang] in the back stop you, even for a moment?
afraid? Because it’s embarrassing?
“… … .”
I can’t be sure.
I’d like to say no, but I’m not really sure enough to say no.
I don’t know. My head is foggy and dizziness rises.
And more than anything, I’m angry.
Why did Marie make that choice? Knowing that makes me even more angry.
He didn’t trust us. He made that choice to protect us because he knew the power of the [Myeongwang].
couldn’t believe
The biggest reason for that is none other than that.
“Because I am weak… … ?”
I’ve never been comfortable with my job. He narrowly rolled on the ground and solved the problem.
anxious and precarious
That’s why I couldn’t believe it.
“under!”
I’m so pathetic that I can’t refute such an advisory answer, so I’m angry.
Even now that Marie is gone, I hate that skeleton’s hand holding my ankle, so I’m going crazy.
supreme magic
[Wrath of the Sun God]
burn it
Express your anger with all your might.
That was the maximum resistance I could do.
* * *
Arriving at the place where the flames soared, Tia was able to find Oz sitting on a bench that was the only one that maintained its shape around the burned area.
I roughly understood the circumstances before and after.
Because the door to ＜Underworld＞ has opened.
There are two possibilities that come to mind, but looking at Oz now, the answer has come down to one.
A depressed figure sitting on a bench and covering his face.
“The head of the school.”
“… … .”
Originally, it was right to be angry.
It was right to scold. It’s because he used his own magic in ＜Skientia＞ and destroyed the surroundings.
As usual, it was right to punish through violence and nagging.
However, Tia was finally able to realize Oz’s appearance.
“Am I still weak?”
That this boy, who had been through all sorts of accidents and was able to save himself, had just become an adult.
Everyone is making such a boy carry a heavy burden, and the boy also tries to shoulder the burden himself.
“I thought I was strong enough. But now… … I do not know.”
Of course, Oz has not lived a life of success. He has made many defeats and mistakes. But even in the face of failure, he was not afraid.
“If I were really strong, wouldn’t I be able to give someone faith?”
No, even though it was painful and painful, I was able to overcome it and get up.
“Isn’t it because I didn’t give you faith?”
That’s why Oz was great, and I just praised him like that.
“Then I am.”
Oz bites his lip in anger. Blood flows between them.
“What more do you want me to do?”
Oz was strong.
He was strong in spirit, not in body.
The psychological problems that weighed on him made him strong.
However, because of that, it created a gap with the body. Compared to the scenery you are looking at, your strength is lacking.
Usually, it should be the other way round.
It is because there are too many things to carry.
“ha… … .”
Tia sighed.
It’s the worst.
What if this is not the worst?
An adult could not lead the child, and put a burden on the child.
The result is this.
It has become an unstable state where you can’t trust yourself or others.
Oz asks if he is weak.
A bit unfortunate for a talented and thoughtful kid.
Now Oz has lost himself.
It could have happened many times in the midst of continuous failure, but the failure still remains in the corner of my heart.
That’s why Tia sat down next to Oz, who was sitting on the bench and venting his anger as if he was angry, and said.
“Yes, you are weak.”
Tia knows.
Why is he disassembling here and now? Are you complaining that even though you have gained so much power, it is not enough?
It’s something related to Thanatos.
So Tia spoke frankly.
Compared to others, Oz is absurdly strong in strength and spirit, but… … .
If you make a relative evaluation, it falls far short of Thanatos.
You shouldn’t give him wrong information as a consolation.
“He’s strong, but he’s a guy who doesn’t know what scheme he’s plotting. To begin with, that guy is awkward for me too.”
That’s why when Thanatos invaded, she tried to nip it in the bud.
Because he knows what kind of scars Thanatos’ schemes left on the world.
I thought it was best to block it in advance before making any alterations.
“Oz, I assure you, you can’t beat him with the current you.”
“… … I know.”
“Are you familiar with the situation? Did the son of a bitch cheat again? The door must have been opened by the king’s daughter.”
“Marie has returned to the underworld.”
“You think it’s your fault? Is it because you’re weak and can’t trust me?”
“… … .”
Tia saw right through Oz’s intentions. she is absolute If someone says she’s with her, she’s not afraid to go on the battlefield.
Because we know where the source of that faith comes from, we also know where the disbelief comes from.
And when Tia saw that.
“I bet it won’t be.”
Marie probably didn’t go back because she thought Oz was weak.
Tia knows that the child is nice and polite.
In fact, it wouldn’t be strange if Oz judged it as if he was worried.
sacrifice oneself for one’s friends
The words are good, but in other words, it’s like giving up because you think your friend won’t be able to help you.
“It must have been because it was too precious.”
“… … .”
“Because you guys must have been a treasure to that child. I would have hated the slightest scratch.”
“Even if you die?”
“If it’s a treasure more precious than life, it’s possible.”
So is she.
I could have died for Spina. Didn’t Harbart hide the birth of the dragon because he knew that fact?
Risk or success wouldn’t have mattered this time.
The important thing is the ‘fact’ itself that there is a possibility that something precious can be damaged. With that alone, Marie decided to move alone.
“I want to help Marie.”
“But it is impossible.”
“Yes… … . It is impossible with me now. I want to, but I’m sure I can’t.”
This time, the advantage of [Pyeongwang] Thanatos is absolute.
It is impossible for even that Tia to defeat Thanatos in ＜Underworld＞.
In addition, Thanatos could not be more difficult than this because he did not simply attack the opponent with force.
“Oz.”
The idea is admirable, but it is impossible for Oz to deal with that monster.
“You may need a little rest.”
“But when I rest… … !”
“I will lead this case. It’s not that it suits your plan, it’s that I’ll find a way.”
“… … .”
Being on top of someone’s head always carries a burden.
Someone who believed in you could die because of your own judgment.
Oz has been asking for help from countless people so far. However, only one person, Oz, has been responsible for all the costs and preparations.
But that’s wrong.
How long are you going to watch it? Would you leave a child alone fighting in front of everything, leaving even the burden he was carrying?
“You should learn to lean on adults a little more.”
That’s not going to happen.
So, Tia takes responsibility for that. There is nothing to call it a burden.
Adults just act like adults.
“So, get some rest. rest like that Just don’t worry about anything else. In the meantime, I’ll come up with a plan and a way to get to the underworld.”
Tia forced Oz, who looked tired, into her lap. Comforting someone was also awkward for Tia.
But she did her best to make Oz feel at ease.
Is it comforting that while living with Spina, she has acquired a bit of adult dignity?
Maybe that’s why Tia didn’t feel as awkward as before.
Now the sight of the boy on her lap was lovely.
‘Ah, no, it’s not love.’
Tia shook her head, denying the assumptions that came to her mind.
She is an adult in her own way, but she was quite young in that way.
But that’s what love is.
Just because it’s the first time, or because you don’t know, it’s not that it’s hard to express.
The caressing of Oz’s hands was filled with affection that could never have been imagined before.
It was awkward in the past, but now it’s surprisingly reassuring.
And the same goes for Oz.
Oz slowly closed his eyes at the small but warm touch.
There was too much to think about. I was tired. There was no time to rest and there was still a lot of work to be done.
But drowsiness poured in. I thought I would like to sleep like this.
Feeling that it would work, Oz did so.
* * *
after a little while like that.
Tia stiffened as she watched Oz fall asleep with her knee cut.
“uh… … .”
I told her to rest, but I didn’t know that I would fall asleep like this.
Of course he looked tired. I even thought I needed to rest.
Still, I just wanted to comfort her for a moment, but I didn’t mean to be like this in the middle of the street.
‘Oh, pretending to be popular, uh… … .’
Although it was a momentary moment, Tia immediately flew away due to the fraud she felt.
It was such a subtle difference that only she could feel it.
But there was one thing she overlooked, and that was that Oz poured out the highest level of magic to vent his anger.
Of course, Oz’s behavior is famous.
Now, the people of ＜Skientia＞ do not want to hear the explosion caused by magic.
It has already become a daily routine.
But this time, things were a little different. The point is that the place where there was an explosion and light was not a place where there were few people as usual, but in the middle of the park.
That’s why there were people who came to check if something had happened.
Isn’t it possible that it could be someone else, not Oz.
“uh… … .”
The first person to arrive was the professor who hurriedly ran to grasp the situation.
It was Ira Merlin, who could be said to be the best professor at ＜Skientia＞ in matters related to magic.
She rubbed her eyes several times as if suspicious of the scene unfolding before her eyes.
“hahahaha… … . I should ask for a vacation. I see nothing.”
Fortunately, Ira judged that what she saw was wrong.
Isn’t that impossible?
The fact that Tia is having a good time with someone other than Spina.
Moreover, Oz and Tiaga?
Isn’t that an impossible combination?
It is clear that stress has accumulated in the intense work environment.
Aira thought so and stumbled back the way she came.
The current ＜Skientia＞ does not provide education, but it is returning to the role of a shelter.
They are busy not only reassuring students and refugees, but also doing various miscellaneous problems and disaster recovery.
Even Aira is one of the top level wizards in ＜Skientia＞, excluding Tia. It is natural to be busier than others.
‘In case you don’t know, I’ll have to entrust you with more intense work tomorrow.’
Then, wouldn’t it be possible to think of it as a dream rather than vain?
Tia came up with such a vicious idea to hide her shame.
If Aira knew that fact, she would have to wail loudly.
But Tia’s danger didn’t end there. Because Aira wasn’t the only one trying to confirm the change.
Soon after, people started pouring in.
“… … .”
Most of those who arrived were speechless.
They just stare blankly as if they saw something impossible.
Then, he leaves with an indescribable expression on his face.
Tia wanted to die.
‘I’d rather say something!’
I thought so, but I couldn’t bear to put those words into my mouth.
I didn’t have the courage to do that. In the end, Tia tried to cover her blushing face with her small hands.
Unfortunately, her blushing face could not be covered with her small hands.
Even the horns radiate heat.
And the heat met with the cold dawn air creates a thin steam and soars into the sky.
And the vicious cycle that people approach while wondering about it.
“Hey, come on… … . Come on Oz. Jebaal… … .”
In the end, Tia couldn’t help but shed tears trying to somehow wake up Oz, who had fallen into a deep sleep.
And the scene made headlines in the school newspaper the next day.
Hahahaha.