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Chapter 26: Thank You
"You did WHAT?!"
I picked my ears.
For being a Maou, I, Falbium, honestly didn't want to receive any hostility from my own kin but...
"Answer me Falbium!"
"Geez, calm down Ajuka. I did what I think was right..."
"By helping a Terrorist?!"
"U-Um...Ajuka-chan...it isn't a really a big pro-"
"Not a big problem?!"
"Ugyah?!"
Poor Serafall...she wasn't really good with conflicts...
I sighed and looked at Sirzechs who remained calm as usual as Ajuka sat back down and sighed heavily. "Just one question..." He said. "Why?"
"He is but an innocent man"
"We've talked about this Falbium..."
I groaned a bit. Why the hell doesn't anyone wants to see things at that boys point of view? I frowned and looked at the meeting room. We were in a meeting room in the underworld. The room was full with the Faction Leaders and some of their top members.
Michael and Gabriel sat on one side, Azazel next to them and us Maou ahead of them. Sirzechs opted a serious face and said "Falbium. I know why you helped the young man but we can't take risks for future damage. You of all people should know for the safety of the World right?
I sighed.
"Look, if this keeps up, Asgard will not agree on this Treaty..." I said. "YOU guys should think how we plan our actions. For fuck's sake, think with your brain and not your balls..."
Ajuka looker baffled at my statement while Sirzechs sighed.
Eiri POV
I quietly sighed to myself, as I watched the Leaders debating about Yuuya's fate. It irks me that they are the one who gets to decide it. Falbium is rational enough with Serafall to see things from Yuuya's point of view.
It was then when things started to heat up as Ajuka and Falbium raised their voice until-
"Come now. Is there such needs to fight amongst each other just after we made peace?" Came in an elderly but dignified voice. The members turned their heads towards the side and saw-
Zerkram Bael.
My eyes widen as everyone held their breath. Zekram held a calm face and said "well?"
Falbium coughed and said "u-um sorry Sir. We're just...taking a short break..." As he bowed and walked out a bit. As he passed by me, he gave a signal prompting me to follow him. We both left the large meeting room and walked into a small lounge next door as Falbium finally groaned and said "oh dear...he had to come here.."
I raised my eyebrow.
"Zekram is the type of person to think for the masses rather than the individual. Without a doubt he'll say Yuuya is to be put off..."
"But..."
"I know Eiri...I know. But when it comes to him, not us Maou nor your Uncle can say a word..." Falbium sighed as he scratched his head. I bit my lip a bit but took a deep breath and said "let's see how things will work out..."
We both entered back the meeting room with Zekram now sitting amongst the Leader. I stood amongst the Squad Member Leaders as the discussion continued. Both Ajuka and Falbium explained of the situation, who is Yuuya, his family and what they did. Then what Yuuya did followed by his actions after it and finally, about his fate.
Zekram held a frowned and said "there is only but one simple solution..."
Falbium slightly sighed but said "what...is it?" As his face opted an anxious one. Zekram sighed and said "we put him off. Simple as that..."
"..." Ajuka remained silent but looked at Falbium with a serious gaze. Falbium bit his lip, frustrated but tried to not show it. I frowned at this. Why? Why him? Hel gently tapped me on the shoulder as she whispered "Ei-chan..."
I took a deep breath.
There is...only one way to help him. He...might hate me for it but...it's the best I can do.
"Permission to speak!" I raised my voice earning the attention of everyone. I held my ground as Zekram tilt his head, then said "Falbium...who is this?"
"Um...I'm sure you're aware of the Underworld Special Squad, Sir..."
"Ah...is this not Diehauser's Niece?"
I bowed with my dress skirt being slightly lifted as I said "it's an honour you know of me, Sir..."
Zekram grasped his hands together and said "now then Child. Permission to speak is granted..."
I nodded and said "I wish...for Yuuya Kobayashi to be free of his charges..."
Ajuka slightly groaned but Zekram held his hand and said "and what ever for? If my sources are not correct, do you not have a personal connection to him?"
"I'll be blunt Sir. I have...an affection towards him..."
Zekram shook his head and said "so...that's it? Do this because you want to? Little Girl, this is not the time to suggest something like that..."
Tch...aristocrat bastards...
I coughed and took a deep breath. Yuuya will surely hate me for this.
"I...have a proposal we all could agree on..."
"I'm listening"
"We..." I said as I bit my lip. "We will use him..."
Ajuka raised his eyebrow and said "and how will that work out?"
Dick.
"We shall let Yuuya be free of his charges, make him think we're on his side when all we're doing is just using him as a weapon. Yuuya Kobayashi, son of the famous Jun Mutsuki is like his father. An Invoker. People who has the power to change the balance of the world if certain conditions are met. Once he is no longer useful, we'll dispose of him quietly..."
Zekram looked slightly surprised and said "and...what off your affection?"
I looked down, then smiled solemnly.
"Do you agree...or do you not?" I said. Zekram raised his eyebrow and said "you're dodging the question-"
"She is hurt, Sir..." Interjected a voice. I heard heavy steps behind me until a hand patted my head. "My Niece and I...are standing in front of the man who killed my brother and her father without hesitation, yet we remain silent. Why should this be any different?"
"Hold your language Diehauser!" Ajuka fumed. I rested my head on my Uncle's chest as he soothed me, then continued "my cousin was killed, then my brother. I said no word of it, nor did my Niece. Why should we be affected by a person who has no whatsoever blood relation to us?"
I bit my lip.
It was...the truth but I know Uncle is defending me...
Zekram stood up and said "brutal but honest...you'll be a fine Leader one day...Daughter of Kirszchef..."
"S-Sir?" Falbium said as Zekram looked at the rest of the Leaders who nodded. He nodded as well and said "we'll proceed with the girl's plan. This meeting ends as of now"
As everyone dispersed, the U.S.S returned to HQ while me, my uncle, Falbium and Serafall and Hel stayed back.
As the last person left, I felt my heart was crushed as I dropped to my knees and covered my face as tears began to drop.
"W-Why? Why did it turned out like this?!" I cried out in frustration. My Uncle lowered himself and pulled me into a hug as Hel looked sad. Serafall's eyes were a bit watery as Falbium looked extremely disappointed and looked outside the window.
"After the Civil War...I thought us Devils had changed a bit..." Falbium said. "Turns out, we're no better than Rizviem and his lackeys..."
Serafall gently hugged me from behind and said "Ei-chan..."
I cried on my Uncle's and Serafalls embrace. For me...Yuuya was my savior...
He...saved me during those times when I was in depression. I didn't tell him about my parents at the time was because I vowed to move on from their deaths.
Yuuya helped me through those hard times. It was at that moment, I knew something.
He is my saviour...and I love him.
Meanwhile...
Yuuya POV
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Uhn...
I slowly opened my eyes and saw myself in a vast sky. It wasn't my inner world this time as there is no cogs floating about. And this time, I was in my usual clothes but white in colour. I looked up and saw-
"Yuuya..."
Huh?
There was a girl. She wore what seems to be a...funeral clothing? It was a one piece black which stops just below her knees. The sleeves also stopped just below her elbows. She wore black boots and had a black shal loosely on her head, hiding her black hair. She has black eyes with long eyelashes and what's make it unique, her eyebrow was extended a bit and it's yellow in colour.
FLAP
?
She suddenly spread out black wings. It was different than a Fallen Angel's one...as it was literally black like an endless abyss. She also held a large black scythe which was modified in a sense.
She looked at me with a stoic face and said "come..."
"...huh?"
There was a bright light coming off behind her as-
"...well I'll be damned. My lil bro is all grown up!"
That voice...
"Aster nii-chan?"
Coming into view was a man in a white suit, although the necktie was loose. He had red hair and red eyes.
"Oh my god..." I stuttered. I slowly moved forward and broke into a run. "ASTER ONII-CHAN?!"
3rd Person POV
Yuuya ran fast and instantly hugged his older brother in a bear crushing hug. His brother instantly tearing up and said "o-oh my god, Yuuya! Yuuya! It's you!"
"ONII-CHAN!" Yuuya cried out and instantly broke down as he fell into his knees. "ONII-CHAN!"
His brother smiled and hugged his brother tight with the younger returning it. "Oh how I missed you brother..." Aster said in a calm tone. "But I suggest you don't break down now. There are others who wants to meet you..."
Yuuya looked up with a teary face and looked behind Aster. He saw no one until a feminine voice said "oh my...is my cute little brother this grown up already?"
Yuuya stood up and widens his eyes as a girl came into view. She had snow white hair and slit yellow eyes. She wore a white dress with a fan in hand. She smiled gently and said "did you miss me...Yuuya?"
"Ciel nee-chan?"
"Of course it's me Yuu- oh fuck it. UUUGGGYYYAAAAAAHHH!" Ciel threw her fan and lost her composure as she ran towards her little brother. "YUUYA!"
"CIEL NEE-CHAN!"
The two siblings finally hugged each other tightly with their brother following suite. Yuuya cried and said "y-you're here! Oh my god...oh my god...oh my GOOOOOOD!" and hugged them tighter.
It was at that point they heard-
"You're going to leave us out?"
"Jun! Don't ruin their moment!"
Yuuya widens his eyes, wider then before. He stood up and coming into view was two people. The first one, female, she had white hair with red streaks, it was long as it reached the ground and tied in a loose braid and wore an eye patch with a small 'window' which could be opened and yellow slit eyes. She wore a white dress, more similar towards a wedding dress.
Next to her was a man wearing glasses with brown hair and soft brown eyes. He wore a white suit similar to Aster, although it was fully tied up.
"Mom?...Dad?"
"Of course it's us silly..."
"Mom! Dad!" Yuuya cried out and made a dash towards them. "MOM! DAD!"
Yuuya's mother softens and instantly lose her balance as she fell to her knees as she spread her arms. "Yuuya...oh Yuuya..."
"MOM!" Yuuya cried and tackled his mother, pulling her into a tight hug. Yuuya's mother cried and gently stroke her sons hair as she hugged him and said "my son...oh my poor son..."
Yuuya's father, known as the famous Jun, slowly made his wife and son stood up, before hugging them both together tightly. "My son..."
"Dad..."
Aster and Ciel tears up and joined in and after ten long years, Yuuya finally held the people he failed to protect once more. Yuuya's face tears up as the family fell on their knees as Yuuya finally broke down as he-
"...au...uuu...AAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUGGGGGHHHH!" Yuuya cried out as he held his family tighter than ever. Yuuya's mother tears up again and gently stroke her crying son's head as he let loose a cry, a cry which he have to endure for ten long years.
Yuuya POV
I cried.
I cried.
I cried.
And I cried.
It was the longest time I've cried, and in my family's embrace no less. How long has it been...ten years? Yeah...it's been ten years since I last saw them...after...the burning incident...
As I slowly rose up once more, my mother gently rubbed my head and said "we missed you Yuuya..."
"Me too..." I said as I gently placed my head on her shoulder. My dad smiled and said "how have you been champ?"
I was released of my mother's embrace and slowly took a deep breath and said "I-I'm fine...just ran into a few problems is all..."
"Hmm...does this trouble cause you pain?" Ciel onee-chan said. I slightly laughed and said "no...it's nothing important..."
Aster onii-chan nodded and said "as expected of my little bro, able to handle anything..."
"I'm still human" I said and smiled. As I looked behind them, the bright light intensified. I tilt my head and said "what's that?"
"Boundary..." The scythe wielding girl said. "After life..."
"...huh?"
My mother looked at me sadly and said "you...don't know what's this place?"
As I looked behind me, a black swirl was seen. I frowned a bit. To see my parents...in the 'Boundary'...does this mean-
"You died" the girl said. I blinked. Huh?! When did I-
"In an attempt to stop your own body leeching of mana from your own nerves, Odin has requested to do a transfer of mana. You took Rosswiesse's one, which was not a match as you are your magic circuit rejects her mana. In that failure, your life has ended" the girl said in a monotone voice.
"...I...died?"
Mother looked at me sadly. I blinked. I looked back. What about Rindo and Ren?!
Dad patted me on the shoulder and said "Yuuya...it's your choice..."
"Choice?"
The girl made the black swirl larger as she said "the white road. Choose it if you want to be off life's burden and enjoy your finally attained well earned rest and go to your family and loved ones in the after life. The black road. Go back to life, and endure the suffering in which is to come...or endure what life has in store for you..."
I blinked.
"I get to choose my path?"
"That is how the system of this life has been created. But there is no God therefore no Judgement..."
I frowned but ignored the no God statement.
"White Road. There will be people waiting for you. Black Road. There is no guarantee there will be people waiting for you..."
I frowned again. My mother released me and said "it's your choice honey, no pressure..."
I looked down and grasp the cross necklace from my parents. It was at that point I felt a hand grab me. It wasn't my family. I couldn't see but I felt soft hands grasping my right hand tightly. I looked at the black swirl and took a deep breath.
"Mom...Dad...Aster nii-chan...and Ciel onee-chan..."
"Yes Yuuya?" My Dad answered, seemingly anxious of my answer. I took a deep breath and turned around, looking at them in the eyes. "I would love to stay with you guys..."
They sighed in a happy manner.
"But...that's what I would like to say..."
"..."
"I...believe that I have someone waiting for me. I have Rindo and Ren...and...someone special waiting for me...so I'm sorry to say this but I need to go back-" I said but was interrupted when my mother embraced me. She sniffled but said "we know son...we know. You're not the type to leave someone behind just like that right?"
I slowly nodded as my mother released me and kissed my forehead. "Farewell...again...my son..." My mother said as she cried and ran back through the white light. My dad smiled at me and said "we've raised you well Yuuya. I need to go comfort your mother but...it's nice to see you again..." As he bowed and walked away but not before waving back.
I finally looked at my elder siblings as they smiled and hugged me and said "good luck lil bro..."
I smiled and was about to walk towards the swirl when Ciel onee-chan said "oh and Yuuya..."
"Hmm?"
"No more looking back okay?"
"...Of course..." I grinned. As Ciel onee-chan warped her arm around Aster onii-chan's one, she grinned and said "still comforting Rindo and Ren?"
I looked back with a smile and said "I learned from the best..."
Aster onii-chan looked at the other girl as she raised an eyebrow. "ANYWAY, take care lil bro..." Aster onii-chan said as he walked back with Ciel onee-chan. As I was left alone, I looked forward and took a deep breath.
With a miracle bestowed by God, I've been given a second chance. With the soft hands still grasping me, I grasped back and held my head high. With a new found determination, I walked forward.
No regrets.
No sadness.
Only determination and a goal in mind.
To protect my loved ones.
And with that, I entered the swirl and began my way back to life.
...
...
Uhn...
I felt heavy. Like really heavy, like tons of brick strapped to me and left me hanging. I felt light headed but I slowly regained my focus and looked around. I was...in a hospital bed? As I look to my left, I saw Rosswiesse sleeping with dried tear stain on her eyes and cheeks. She was grasping my hand tightly.
Where was I just now? I had a feeling I was somewhere but...where? I slowly grasp Rosswiesse's soft hands earning her attention as she slowly opened her eyes.
Our eyes met.
"Yuuya?" She said in shock. "Y-Yuuya! O-Oh my- NURSE! SOMEBODY!"
I saw someone entering. There was some shouting, screaming followed by hands grasping me. "Boy...you awake?" I heard a man said. I looked up and saw a man in a doctor's outfit looking at me. He snapped at my eyes prompting me to flinch a bit.
"T-This guy..." The doctor said as he stepped back. I blinked as Rosswiesse gasped a bit and said "h-how...did he..."
"He's supposed to be dead!" The doctor exclaimed in shock. Huh? I died? As I wanted to retort, I heard-
"Don't just stand there!" Came in Odin's voice followed by more shuffling and me being moved about. I saw a flash of light before I felt being placed in a different bed and began moving. I saw large hallways filled with gold before entering a room. I felt my body being lifted before I was placed in a tube full of water.
As I entered the water, I felt my magic circuit pulsing as my body coursed with red linings. I finally felt a little bit calm as I heard "the breathing device..." Before something was placed on my mouth allow me for breathing.
I finally opened my eyes in full, finally being able to focus on something as I looked around. I saw Odin standing outside the tube with a small smile in his face. He said "you're quite the fighter boy. I'm impressed..."
I looked to his left and saw a worried face Rosswiesse, eventually replaced with a face of relief. She smiled at me with a teary face as Odin patted her on the shoulder and left the room followed by the doctors following him.
Rosswiesse closed the door and went nearer to the tube. I slowly moved closer despite small, slightly painful stinging course through my body. Rosswiesse said "Yuuya...oh Yuuya..."
I tilt my head as she smiled and said "d-don't need to think right now. Just...rest okay? You've done more than enough...for your sisters...and...me..." As she gave a small blush. She placed her hand on the tube, prompting me to do the same. She smiled gently as I closed my eyes, slowly drifting to sleep.
To have someone wait for me all this long. I thank you...Rosswiesse.
To have protected me despite my betrayal...I thank you Odin.
I smiled a bit under my mask as I placed my forehead forward, with Rosswiesse doing the same.
A little bit of time skip - a week later...
I raised my eyebrow at Rosswiesse who grinned. Despite being a week in the tube, my body didn't have in wrinkles and my magic circuits were getting better. Turns out using Mad Enchantment and Twin Invoking plus a sudden moment of my powers shutting down did take a heavy toll on my body.
Rosswiesse smiled as she sat in front of me. Now the reason why I raised my eyebrow was due to the fact that she prop up a table in front of the tube and had a chair also. She's been eating and spending her time mostly with me recently.
Odin came time to time as well. He wont be attending the Proposal of the Treaty until I recovered and must follow him. I asked him why to which he reply "I believe in you Yuuya. I see a person of good will, which you can't find easily nowadays. I too am doing this for Rosswiesse's sake..."
I felt warm when he said that.
Anyway, Rosswiesse mostly talked about what she does here in Valhalla. Can you believe it? Me, a Christian, now in the homeland of Rosswiesse, a Valkyrie. How cool is that? Anyway, I was pondering about something the past few days, about what Odin said to me. He believed in me...
Believe in me doing what to be exact? Of course, I wouldn't want to think too much over it. I smiled as Rosswiesse giggled at one of her funny stories.
It was then Odin came again for a visit as Rosswiesse stood up. Odin looked up and said "well good news Yuuya, as of today, you're discharged"
Hmm...it's time already?
Odin went to the side of the tube and said "it'll be opened from the back. I've placed your clothes on the side" as I nod. Odin left the room with Rosswiesse waving goodbye and following suite. There was the sound of clicking followed by a hatch opening behind me. The water was draining out fast. I followed the current and left the tube as I landed on the hard ground.
I groaned a bit as I slowly got up. I looked forward and saw my usual clothes on a nearby table with some towels.
As I left the room, I instantly felt soft arms circled around my neck as a head was pressed on my shoulders. I felt a soft body hugging me as silver hair covered my eye sight.
"Rosswiesse?"
Rosswiesse hugged me tightly and said "I know you're healed up but...I'm glad...I'm just glad...that you're okay..."
I blinked a bit at her statement as she released me with a small blush and a grin. "Welcome back...Yuuya..."
I blinked again, before smiling at her and said "thank you Rosswiesse...thank you so much..."
"Hmm...are you SURE you guys are not dating?~" I heard a feminine voice. I looked to my left and saw a girl standing there. She had light blonde hair and yellow eyes, she wore a black dress which clung to her curves and carried a red parasol. What was odd was that, she had two cat like ears above her head.
It seemed fake but it twitched with life...
Anyway, Rosswiesse's face turned red and said "F-Freyja-sama!"
Hmm? Freyja?
Freyja opted a cat-like grin and said "hmm~? Did I interrupt something? Did Ross-chan had a moment with this simple looking guy?"
Simple looking guy? Ouch...
Rosswiesse huffed and said "I-I was not having a moment with him! And I thought you were in the human world?!"
"Well, I just came back. It was a nice trip too~" Freyja said with cat like grin. She looked at me with sultry eyes and said "so it's okay if I take this guy?"
"Y-You have a husband!"
"He's long dead, fool got him killed in a pointless battle. Mourned for him, but realized he's just a jerk who leaves his wife all the time..." Pouted Freyja. She shrugged then enclosed herself towards me and said "so what's your name?~"
I blinked as she grinned followed by-
THWACK
"Ugyah?!" Freyja went as she clutched her head. Odin appeared behind her and hits her with the stick her carries and said "hold your hormones down..."
"Kuh!"
I scratched my head as Odin said "sorry for Freyja. She's a nice girl at heart but sometimes...just...well...you saw just now..."
Rosswiesse had a pout and said "and she said she wanted to take Yuuya...not that I have a problem!"
Rosswiesse, with Odin's permission, was nice enough to show me around Valhalla. It was an extremely large place. Now I know I've been to the Underworld, they are large in terms of 'How far can the eye see' while Valhalla was 'so much large buildings and people'.
I expected it to be a busy town-like type of city but it was actually more peaceful. People, I mean Valkyrie's walked about. Most of them had sort of silver hair.
I looked like a kid in a toy store as I scanned the tall buildings. Rosswiesse smiled and said "so how do you think of my homeland?"
"It's beautiful I must say. I like it..."
Rosswiesse smiled and walked next to me as she said "but still...many years of living here and I still can't get used to it..."
"Hmm? You were not raised in here?"
Rosswiesse shook her head and said "nope. I was raised by my grandmother on the country side..."
"Hmm...we share a similar case then..."
"Ah...outside of London right?"
I nodded and said "yep!"
We eventually reached what seems to be a pathway leading to the outskirts of the town. Rosswiesse looked at me and said "if I may...can I visit a relative of mine?"
"Your grandmother I presume?"
She nodded as I said "sure thing. Should I wait or..."
She thought about it, then said "you...can come if you want to?"
"Can I come?"
Rosswiesse didn't answer but smiled as she continued walking. I just followed her and stuffed my hands in my pocket. I looked at the buildings as they got lesser and lesser, eventually, the city looked small in a distance.
I smiled at the calm atmosphere as the bird chirped about and some wood animals was seen moving about. I looked at Rosswiesse as she suddenly looked away.
?
If I didn't any better...was she staring at me?
...
Nah...
We eventually arrived at a comfy looking house with vast empty, green land around it. Rosswiesse knocked at the door a few times until I heard an elderly voice saying "who is it?"
Rosswiesse coughed and said "um...Granny...it's me Rosswiesse..."
There was some shuffling within the house followed by the door being open. Coming into view was an elderly woman, despite her age, she had a beautiful youthful face with small wrinkles showing her age. She seems to be on Rosswiesse's height as the two hugged.
The elderly woman smiled and said "Rosswiesse! It's been a while since you last visited!"
"I know Granny, I'm sorry" Rosswiesse hugged her grandmother back. Her grandmother smiled until she took notice of me.
She suddenly looked serious and said "who is this?"
Rosswiesse coughed and said "um...this is my friend Granny..."
Rosswiesse's grandmother frowned and said "and what's his name?"
I slightly bowed and said "um...hello ma'am. My name is Yuuya Kobayash-"
"Hisako?"
Ah...she knows of my mother...
I stood up and politely said "that would be my mother ma'am. I'm her son, Yuuya Kobayashi..."
"..."
"Granny?" Rosswiesse said in a worried tone as her grandmother went quiet, before she did a small smile and said "so that useless brat got her after all..."
I sweat drop at that statement before she smiled and said "well then...Yuuya. My name is Göndul. I'm Rosswiesse's grandmother and an old friend of your parents"
I was invited in my Göndul for tea. Her house was rather comfortable. Currently, I'm sitting in the living room with Göndul while Rosswiesse prepared tea. Apparently, Göndul knows my parents to a personal level. She talked about the days she spent time with my dad and mom, and scolding my dad as he was a horrible magician despite he wants to learn high level magic.
She was also aware of his status of an Invoker and asked me some questions about it. After a small talk, Rosswiesse came back again with a tray of tea and poured them on cups for her and her grandmother. I poured mine on my own.
As I was drinking, Göndul said "so...how is Vasco Strada?"
PFFFT
I slightly spat out my drink, but not that much. I used a nearby tissue and said "you know of him ma'am?"
"Well...who doesn't? I just want to know what's his condition..."
"He's doing well ma'am. If I may ask..."
"Ask away"
"How did you know Strada- err...Vasco Strada?"
"Well...it was about several years after my husband passed away, Rosswiesse's grandfather. I was on my final mission before my retirement. He saved my life and well...you could say I felt like a girl again that night..."
PFFT
It was Rosswiesse's turn to spit out her tea as she said "G-Granny?!"
Göndul laughed but said "hey, my life!"
I blinked, before opting a chuckle.
We had a rather long talk when Rosswiesse stretched and said "it's been fun Granny but Odin-sama is calling me back. We should go now..."
Göndul smiled and said "ah, duty calls..."
Rosswiesse hugged her grandmother and walked out. I bowed and was about to walk out when Göndul held me by the shoulder and whispered "Yuuya...what's your relationship with my granddaughter?"
"Um...we're just friends ma'am..."
"Hmm...she has never brought a friend, much less a boy, back here"
"I just helped her alot ma'am, nothing more.."
"Hmm...I'll be blunt Yuuya. Do you like her?"
I blinked, then turned to her and said "I love her ma'am..."
Göndul grasped my cheeks and stared me in the eyes, before opting a sad look as she said "she..."
Ah...about the rejection...
"It's fine ma'am. As long as I still can get her friendship, I'll be fine"
Rosswiesse and I left Göndul's residence with a wave and walked back to the main city. It was getting dark but there was lots of lamp post to keep the pathway bright. Rosswiesse looked at me with a nervous face and said "so...what did she say?"
"Hmm?"
"I know Granny talked to you about something. What is it?"
"Oh that? Just a simple question is all..."
"Oh...oh...I see..." Rosswiesse said. She looked...sad? Wait...no...guilty?
Hmm...did I do something to upset her?
"Err...Rosswiesse..."
"Yes?"
"Did...did I do something wrong?"
She looked baffled, then sadly sad "no...it's nothing. You did nothing wrong..."
"Are you sure? Because you looked depressed..."
"Ah, it's nothing Yuuya!" Rosswiesse said as she smiled. I scratched my head at this.
Did...I hurt someone without me knowing?
We arrived back at the main city where Rosswiesse said "so...will you be going?"
"Yeah...the house needs some small cleaning and stuff..."
Rosswiesse nodded as she prepared a magic seal under me. "Tomorrow marks the Youth Gathering and Valhalla's meeting with the Treaty. Odin-sama has invited you to come. Will you be attending?"
I remained quiet a bit, then nodded and said "yeah, it sounds nice..."
She looked a bit sad but nodded and said "I'll see you then, Yuuya..."
I nodded and with that, I was transported back to my house.
I arrived back in my house, by the front gate. I entered it, then gasped a bit.
My house was destroyed.
Oh...yeah...I forgot that the battle destroyed my house. I looked around but saw the storage shack wasn't damaged by anything. I huffed and entered it. It was a bit dusty as I frowned a bit. Time to get cleaning a bit.
I first cleared of the dust, then arranged some boxes where I found an old futon. I cleaned it off it's dust, then made a small bed room. I huffed and slowly rested myself down.
I wanted to get an early sleep when-
"Yuuya..."
I got up and went on alert and saw-
"Eiri?"
There she was, Eiri. She was sitting on one of the boxes but her eyes...they were swollen a bit. I sat up and said "something wrong Eiri?"
She shifted a bit. Under the moonlight, she was wearing her U.S.S uniform, the black dress, and opted a serious face.
Ah...is she here to finish me off?
She made a solemn smile and said "do calm down, Yuu-kun. I'm not here to attack you or anything. I'm simply here to give you some good news..."
"News?"
"By the decree of the Three Faction. You, Yuuya Kobayashi, is hereby officially discharged of your sentence...and is declared a free person..."
I blinked.
"...really?"
Eiri smiled and said "for real Yuu-kun...I have...never lied to you have I?"
I blinked again, then smiled. I stood up and said "...thank you Eiri..."
"Hmm?"
"I...have a sense you helped me for my freedom, and for that, I thank you.." I said and smiled at her. She looked a bit sad but quickly opted a smiling face and said "you're most welcome...Yuuya..."
I stretched a bit and said "well...it's high time I get started. No sleeping for me..."
"Started...at what?"
"Well, it's kinda a thing I did with my family back then. To amend our mistakes, we write an apology letters to the people we hurt...and I hurt ALOT of people..." I said as I pulled out a box with papers and writing untencils.
Eiri POV
My heart felt like it was stabbed by a million blades. H-How can a human like him exist?
Such...an unfathomable kindness.
And the Three Faction wants to kill a person like HIM?! a person who has an endless forgiveness?!
I felt my eyes tearing up once more and said "...why? Why do you do this?! They tried to kill you!"
Yuuya looked at me, then said "Eiri...there is a lesson I learned from my Parents. It's that, everyone has reasons. Reasons for the actions they did, reasons for the things they say and reasons for the way they act. I had a reason for betraying their trust, and they had a reason to kill me off. Now, they too have a reason to let me be free. It is my duty as a human to forgive and fix the broken relationship I've caused. If they don't start fixing it, it is my role to start fixing it..."
Yuuya then slowly pulled me into a hug and said "even if they don't accept it, even if they still hate me, I have to try. Because if I don't try, what's the point of letting me be free?"
"Yuuya..." I weakly said as I hugged him tighter. "I...am so sorry..."
"What for?"
I looked up at him, and stared at his soft brown eyes. He was a simple looking person and yet...he's more kind than anything I've encountered in my life. I released of our embrace and wiped my tears and sniffed a bit.
"I-I'll help with the letters..."
"Don't you have the Youth Gathering to attend tomorrow?"
"That can wait...this is more important..."
Yuuya smiled at me, then once more said-
"Thank you"
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Review Replies...
To Fraxures: haha, thanks! I tried hard on that battle scene, especially Blood Destruction Jibril. It was a bit hard to do it but I think it was good enough.
To Withdranwmadness000: well, like Roku, Jibril will have her own OC Arc dedicated to her. She's a former Fallen Angel mix into devil now. There will be some alterations if other anime characters appear here *hinthint* ;D. Yep, Odin favors Yuuya more. Still working on that OC though.
To Writer-san: hey man, it's been a while! Yep, Twin Invoke serves as an extra Balance Break like effect for Yuuya but it's more mana costing. Heh, glad you noticed the Disboard reference, which was the Reality Marble Jibril made XD and about Jibril, you're very close o.o now about Yuuya's line, thanks! I worked hard on that part! And yep, I try to stray of the Vengeance thing which I see alot in other or most Fics. Thanks for the score, I await for the day I reciece 10/10 ;)
To Faresjojor: heh, if Yuuya used Karna, the town will blow up as Vasavi Shakhti's power is equivalent to a NUCLEAR! heh, well actually, Divine Spirit type Heroes cost more mana than usual.
To Black Jelly-chan: haha, cute XD? Yep, Falbium will have a more active role now, and even more so later on! Regarding the vote, you got it 99% correct, except the Grigori one ;D
To San: oh my god! I'm so touched you said this fanfic is the best! Thank you so much! Also, you're sharp. It's not Raynare. But who ;D?
Harem list
Yuuya: Rosswiesse (Main), Eiri, Walburga, Elmenhilde, Valerie, Raynare, Kuroka, Yasaka, Ophis, Lilith, Maria (Under form of Iroha), Tiamat, Roku, Hel, Shinobu, Jibril
That's a wrap up folks! I honestly think this is one of the sad chapters for me. Yuuya believed in everyone yet they will kill him off soon. So sad isn't it?
Poor innocent Yuuya :(
I really felt sad when writing this onw but I felt it was a good one. Hope you liked it guys and gals!
As per finale, Spirits.
None appeared in this chapter.