#20
Ezio’s condition was serious.
Memories flooded in like a damming flood must have raged Ezio’s soul. A body that was not yet ready could not withstand such a shock. As a result, Ezio’s soul was shattered like a sandcastle collapsing in rough waves.
‘If you leave it like this… It will collapse.’
Completely unexpected results. All responsibility rested with Tetra herself. Tetra clenched her teeth, biting her lips until they bled.
dripping, dripping.
your shoulders are wet It smells like blood mixed with iron. It was because of Ezio’s tears of blood.
Memories that shouldn’t have been brought back. The moment he woke up, he should have forgotten all those terrible memories, but as the replica of Gleipnir, which could not withstand the overload, was destroyed, the memories of the ordeal that could not be contained flowed into Ezio.
That’s not something an ordinary human can afford. It is normal if his soul was torn and collapsed, and he vomited blood and died.
But Ezio was no ordinary human.
Tetra is Ezio who has endured for more than five hundred years of asceticism, which had only endured for nearly two hundred years.
Since he had a mental strength that could not be measured by any number, he was able to hold onto his spirit and barely sustain his life.
‘However… ‘
Even if it’s alive, it won’t be alive.
Ezio is already dead.
Slowly, little by little, day by day, you should have regained your original memory. That was Tetra’s initial intention.
However, all intermediate steps were skipped.
Ezio succeeded in regaining all the memories he wanted, but he also recalled memories he never wanted.
Had this result been known in advance, the Tetra would have resisted Ezio’s request at all costs—even thinking of violating the ‘contract’.
It’s a miracle that I’ve been holding my breath so far.
But as time goes on, Ezio’s condition will only get worse. There is a limit to the amount of memory that the human brain can accommodate. The current Ezio is far beyond that.
Above all, hundreds of years of distant asceticism.
And over a thousand deaths.
Ezio would have suffered a long and painful death in many different ways. Humans who have experienced it directly cannot survive without being crazy. To be precise, only those who have fully recalled those memories.
‘I’m not crazy.’
Surprisingly, Ezio is still sane.
So.
yet, yet… There is a chance.
“Ezio. Listen well. I must find a solution… … ”
“… … I.”
When Tetra grabbed Ezio’s shoulder and slowly used magic to put Ezio to sleep.
Ezio’s cracked voice rumbled.
“why… Is it me?”
“… … ”
“I… So, wrong… … did you?”
“… … Nope. Ezio. your fault… … ”
If there is a mistake, it is all the fault of heaven. You’re just a victim, Tetra tried to say.
“I… I just wanted to live… ”
“… … ”
All incarnations were like that. The reason I suffer asceticism is because I just want to live. Because I wanted life. In return, they give their all.
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Dry lips spit out terrifying words one after another.
“… There, limbs are torn, torn, burned, plucked, falling, crushed, eaten, torn, broken, frozen to death, starvation, spraying death, drowning, charring death, crushing death… … It hurts so much… ”
Even though it is a trial of the soul, it inflicts a more direct blow. Not only human senses but also hunger are embodied.
Turning life and death upside down The cost of going against the laws of heaven is never small. It was so huge. Rather, would it be correct to call it a heavenly hell created to inflict endless suffering on humans?
The embodied body undergoes countless deaths, but the soul does not die. just starting over from scratch. Worn and worn down until eventually worn out. Until there is no dust left.
To die a hundred times in order not to die.
There was nothing more paradoxical than this.
“Don’t think about it. Forget it all. I will make you forget.”
“How can I forget this… … ”
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Drops of blood form again in the eyes of deep despair.
Near-death experiences as a child are often very traumatic. something about to die. It was only treated as such. To actually die… It was on a completely different level.
Even a single experience of death could turn a person into a lifelong deaf person. I was afraid to die, so I couldn’t even take one step out of the house. That was death. So, the number of times Ezio experienced.
a thousand times. or more.
If this is the case, then why the hell did you desperately want life? terribly sorry Rather, it was better not to think of anything.
everything… no fuss
Was this Elena’s warning? Even a broken personality may come back. no. Not like that. Ezio’s soul, which had been broken and crushed, was already in a situation where even restoration was impossible.
It gives me goosebumps like insects crawling all over my body. I was afraid to be alive, so I wanted to scrape off all my skin. pain. endless pain. why don’t you die I would die again anyway. Then you better die now. I’m in so much pain right now. I can’t stand it any longer.
Even though his eyes are open, the room is pitch black as if surrounded by blackouts, and in his ears, his terrifying screams are continuously played, mixing with Tetra’s voice. Countless memories that were more than five times the year and month that Ezio had been living were slowly eroding his personality.
It’s been a miracle that I’ve been able to come to my senses so far.
Now, I want to be comfortable.
“and… ”
Again under Ezio’s eyes.
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Drops of blood splattered and fell.
“finally… I had no one.”
The memories I wanted to get back
It made me regret everything.
… … If you dig deep, you know it’s nobody’s fault. But Ezio thought everything was in vain.
I lived really hard. I honestly liked them. Because of that, I tried to cut my bones. He clenched his teeth and moved forward. I never stopped, I wanted to keep on going, and I wanted to overcome whatever crisis came… did his best
He succeeded in burying all of the frustration, despair, and remorse he experienced at such a young age as a middle school student, burying him in the end. I did.
—… … Shriel, Sun, Bae… ?
—Senior, senior is really… …
There, it stopped breaking.
moonlit night. Transparent lake shore. three demons.
I hit it with my bare body,
As a result of saving her.
——I lost everything.
For giving up on another promise to her. in an unavoidable situation. At that time, Ezio was able to understand Shuriel’s words that you were alive but dead… …
Even though it was strange that he didn’t die right away, his body was wrinkled and crumbled, yet he swallowed blood and limped his legs. For only one purpose, in order not to break a precious promise – he was prepared even to death, but returning in the end was to deny his existence.
There was no more place to stand.
At that time, Ezio thought so.
… … let’s die
I’d rather die
There is no point in living anymore.
It’s all your fault that this happened.
Garbage with no talent. If he had a talent, everything wouldn’t have gone this way. I would have been able to stand proudly by Rubia’s side. I couldn’t have gotten away from her. I would have been able to live just fine with the minimum amount of reward for my efforts.
Mew, who had no point of contact, becomes interested in her, that Mew becomes sad, becomes a lover with Mew, works hard for her, gives up her heart, makes a promise, and the promise is broken in the end.
there wouldn’t be any
If it wasn’t for you
Ezio was trying to do anything because he had no talent. Ezio couldn’t do anything.
He hurt them so much.
I was hurt so badly.
I thought it would be better to die than to live like this. All the negative emotions coalesced and coalesced, eventually becoming an endless arrow of criticism towards him. it’s all because of me I. because i’m not good enough If only I had been better off, nothing could have happened.
No matter how hard you try, the reality won’t change. If so. Then you’d better die.
Ezio is right there.
I completely lost the will to live.
But Ezio was alive here. defied the laws of heaven.
Paradoxically, he wanted death, but immediately afterward, he wanted life more than anyone else. Ezio gained new strength after five hundred years of penance. The shell of the past was completely thrown away. How could that be?
… … At first, desperate for a reality that could not be changed no matter what he did, he wanted death rather than living his whole life with a disability.
—You want a chance… boy.
But,
He said he would give him a talent.
It was not what I had hoped for.
—Yeo will ask you again.
I’ll give you a chance to start over.
—I want a chance.
A chance to make things right.
Say you’ll give
… … I couldn’t help but catch it.
In this way, Ezio was reborn.
However, because the divinity and body she had from birth were so insignificant, but to be fair, the strength of her soul far exceeded the average.
Because it could be called indomitable.
He died and died until his hard spirit eventually collapsed, and he finally succeeded in overcoming death.
I got what I wanted so much.
Although I lost everything, I thought I was given a chance to start over.
The latent memories had worn down Ezio’s usual personality only slightly, but not to the extent that he couldn’t live a normal life. It must have been a positive change in the eyes of others.
The closed and gloomy personality has been changed to be more cheerful and active. All inferior physical conditions were reversed. Ezio became the ideal person he had hoped for.
So, what’s the use now?
no fuss
Another terrible thing happened here. Now I just wanted to lead a peaceful life, but I was suddenly attacked by something called a devil.
Then Ezio noticed intuitively.
That won’t be the end.
There is a story I heard from Tetra and Elena. The demons will aim for Ezio. continue in the future.
Then the people around you will inevitably get involved. Friends here are exposed to danger to their lives. Because of Ezio himself.
that’s your destiny
Realizing all the ugly truth, Ezio despaired.
Endless resentment and hatred towards the world turned into faded ashes. Neither intense anger nor bitter sorrow are all meaningless.
Ezio’s soul was collapsing moment by moment. Painful memories that had crossed their limits remained dominating the brain. It is an easy level to endure without going crazy. Ezio’s eyes gradually faded.
Like the ashes that have already been burned. Completely losing the will to move forward. Ezio let his gray hair down helplessly.
Noticing he was about to bite his tongue, Tetra placed her hand on Ezio’s nape and muttered softly.
“… … Rest in peace.”
In an instant, a warm light arose.
Ezio gently closed his blood-stained eyelids.
#21
The stigma engraved on the backs of Ezio and Tetra’s hands has not yet disappeared. Yes, it means that the contract has not been performed.
I thought so, but it wasn’t.
The contract was successfully executed.
Ezio said he wanted to get back all that he had lost, and as a result it came to pass. The Tetra cooperated as much as possible with Ezio’s winds, even opening the celestial vault, avoiding the celestial eyes. He faithfully fulfilled his request.
As a result, the stigma engraved on the backs of Tetra and Ezio’s hands scattered an intense light while Ezio slept, and immediately disappeared without a trace.
Tetra no longer needs to help Ezio.
It’s a cold word, but the contract is over.
Also, tetras don’t have much time. There was still a lot of work to be done in the tower. I can’t afford to keep all my nerves on one Ezio.
If you let it go, it won’t die. I’m sure you’ll come to your senses soon Considering Ezio who has endured so far, he might be able to handle it. Even if you live, it may not seem like you are living, but take your time and slow down… …
no.
You can’t send it like this.
Before it was too late, action had to be taken.
“really… sorry. master.”
“You said it wasn’t your fault.”
There was no room for Maru to intervene in the series of processes. This is because the entire process had to be borne by Ezio himself. Even so, Maru couldn’t raise her head at the thought of making her owner suffer.
A full day has passed since then.
It’s still the weekend. Sunday. Tetra was enough to make Ezio admit attendance, even if it was an unwanted absence.
The question is how to deal with this situation.
Temporarily put to sleep to prevent Ezio’s soul from collapsing. It’s not just falling asleep. I used some special magic. In that state, Tetra tried to find a way. how will we do it. How can I get it back to its original state… …
“I can’t help it… Floor.”
“Yes, Master.”
It won’t happen overnight.
Ezio should have stayed here a little longer.
Looking down at Ezio, who was only lying on the bed unconscious, Tetra opened her mouth as she ran her hand over his bangs.
“Let’s get ready soon. It seems like it will take quite a while.”
Whatever the process, if it were Tetra’s fault that Ezio ended up like this.
Responsible for the end.
Because that’s a lifetime promise.