180 – Epilogue (complete)
Regret is a biologically difficult thing to do.
Although most living organisms may experience disappointment, which is the previous step, only high-level organisms with considerable intellect are capable of regret.
The reason was simple.
Regret is not simply surrendering to current emotions.
This is because it was possible only through the so-called ‘assumption’, which is called simulation.
Wouldn’t it be nice to do this?
What if you did this?
Recalling a situation in the past, substituting a choice you did not make there to derive a result that did not originally exist.
That was the basic process by which the action and emotion of regret came about.
This made it possible for people to think more broadly through regret and develop through it.
But,
this moment right now.
for those of them who are here.
For those who regret countless times more than anyone else on this earth right now.
By nature, this positive effect of regret was being regarded as almost useless.
“ha… how… Why did we do such stupid things… ”
“Yeah, I feel stronger after that day… Really, it was like an asshole.”
-“… I agree.”-
A small tea house located in Jerusalam, the capital of the Demon Kingdom.
There, the warriors of the former warrior party, who are now perfectly members of the Demon Kingdom,
Amelda, Shud, and Aileen were sitting together and continuing the time of regret that had lasted for the past few days.
“Woof woof!”
“… In the midst of all this, you seem to be really okay, Tera. From that point of view, I really envy you. I’d rather suffer less if I didn’t know anything like you… ”
With those words, Amelda lightly stroked the head of Terra, who was sitting on the floor alone like a dog, gasping for tongue.
Seeing that, Eileen and Shud started to smile bitterly at the corners of their lips as well.
Although, considering what has happened so far, it was difficult to see the relationship between the four people here being so good.
They once betrayed each other, wished to die again, and even thrust a knife with the intention of actually killing each other.
But,
despite this relationship.
For those who have become unable to return to their hometowns,
In this land of demons, the only beings who could talk comfortably were the ones in front of them.
They were colleagues who shared their lives for a time, loved a man, and betrayed a man for this.
In the end, although there may be a difference in degree in return, the four people who have all fallen horribly.
And at this moment,
In the minds of these four women,
There was only a difference in how much I could express it, but in common, a deep feeling of regret for one fact was swirling around.
‘what if… If I had chosen the hero instead of Torare… What could have happened?’
‘Allen… You looked happy. The baby was cute too. If I hadn’t betrayed… It must have been me, not the Demon King, who was there, right?…’
‘If you think about it now… Compared to Torare, who often attacked other women, the hero was a really good person. Why the hell did I just find out about it now?’
‘If I hadn’t fallen for Torare’s words, this wouldn’t have happened… At least now I’m getting used to watching the situation like this… damn. The more I thought about it, the more stupid I was.’
The four of them begin to show their heads filled with regretful assumptions about what if this were the case once again as they complained to each other.
But at the same time they already knew.
At this point, no matter how much they do this, it’s just like a river that has flowed away, and it means nothing.
The fact that the opportunity that has already left will not come back no matter what they do.
“Now, no matter how much we challenge the hero, it will be of no use… ”
-“Do I have to find a new love?… But maybe you guys don’t. There’s no way anyone would like it if I pushed myself into it with a body like this.”
“why? There might be one or two special perverts among the guys, or I’m looking for a rich man like you… ”
-“…Shut up, you’re saying you’re going to try something you can’t even use magic anymore?”-
“no no… I’m not kidding, I mean it from the bottom of my heart. No matter how much you do, you can’t wave your hand at the ship that left forever. Shouldn’t we find a way to be at least a little happy, even if it’s an unusual way?”
– “Ummm… that… but… ”-
Shudd is not just sarcastic, but gives serious advice in his own way.
Regarding this, Aileen calmed down the anger she felt for a while and then, as she said, began to think about the future.
Of course, even so, it didn’t seem like this gloomy feeling would go away easily.
*
“here… Come over here, Chris. Come on.”
“Ahhhh… ”
A baby like this, toddling in front of me and coming towards me.
That child, with a face resembling his mother’s, black eyes like mine, and cute little horns sprouting from the sides of his head,
He smiled brightly and took me into my arms.
“Abu! Abba!”
“Okay, good job. Well done my princess.”
Holding me with fern-like hands,
Chris calls me with a voice that is both awkward and so lovable.
At this, a very happy smile automatically began to bloom on my lips.
‘Maybe there could be such a cute existence? He’s my child, but he’s so cute.’
I carefully picked up this little angel in my arms, understanding afresh why fathers can only be fools for their daughters.
at that time.
“Allen, time is up. Come over here.”
“ah… Yes, I see. Nazareth.”
Her beautiful voice calling me.
To this I
I went to the place where she was, holding the child who was smiling nonstop as she looked at me.
Right after that, in my eyes.
The image of her, wearing a fancy black and white dress and smiling brightly towards us, began to enter.
Rеаd at ոоbӏеmtӏ.соm
My beloved wife,
Rеаd at ոоbӏеmtӏ.соm
My eternal lord
A benefactor who changed my life.
The person I will love forever.
Devil.
As I approached her,
I fervently prayed in my heart to a God who clearly exists somewhere in this world.
forever and ever
I hope I can enjoy the same happiness as now with her…
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