Chapter 252 The Tea Has Grown Cold
Chapter 252 The Tea Has Grown Cold
The innocent children are innocently practicing singing and dancing, amidst this sight that could bring one to smile just by seeing it, Mackey who seemed to not reflecting at all to what happened with us a few days ago are inviting us to the empty seats to sit.
“Mackey Mouse! Bastaaard!”
Even when Ura and others are flaring up their killing intent and about to lunge at him, the situation is as it is.
“Calm down, Ura.” (Velt)
“Velt, but!” (Ura)
“Just shut up and sit.” (Velt)
“Ugh.” (Ura)
It can’t start in a place like this. One slip up and the ones who gonna get dragged in are these brats after all.
Also, I feel like not wanting to fight In front of these friends that Cosmos seemingly getting along with.
And following what Mackey said, I sit on the chair.
“Hihahahaha, Ura-chan, Eljela-chan, how about you also sit? But hey, you’re getting more and more comrades eh. Why is it always like that? Velt-kun.” (Mackey)
“Thanks to a certain guy’s betrayal, things turned out like this.” (Velt)
“Now don’t say that~, I’ve promised too keep Cosmos safe right?” (Mackey)
“There ain’t no one able to trust the words of a traitor.” (Velt)
Traitor. Mackey who on the receiving end of that word seemed to have slightly moved his eyelid.
Since he has some reaction means there’s some guilt in him huh.
“So?” (Velt)
“Hm?” (Mackey)
“What was that thing about you having responsibility to shoulder about?” (Velt)
He has done scummy and fiendish act so many times.
But despite that, after having himself made a clear cut off with his previous life, just like us, he also wanted to live in this world once again.
That’s why, I understand it. With him showed that kind of face before, I understand it.
That he separated from us even as his heart was bleeding.
“If I were to say it, …… will you understand my reason? Velt-kun.” (Maxkeu)
Mackey laughed in self depreciation, as I expect, he isn’t crazy like he was before.
And that’s unlike him. As I thought things gonna be troublesome I spat out a sigh.
“You guys kidnapped Cosmos. With that idiot girl over there as the cause, starting with Tyler, many people have died. There ain’t no going back from that.” (Velt)
“……I bet so.” (Mackey)
“But still, I have some debts to you. It was just a short while, but because you were there that I was saved. That’s why, I’ll have you die only after I give back all of those.” (Velt)
Everything started when we escaped from that prison. We have gone to that hot spring town, casino, Elfarshia Kingdom, that garbage island, even to the Demon Continent.
“At this rate, you’ll be captured and be it by those demihumans fighting outside, the Great Human Alliance, or the World Alliance, whichever it is, you and that idiot girl over there will be executed. You should have understood this. But despite that, Mackey, why are you still doing this!” (Velt)
“………I wonder why it’s only now~. If it’s the usual you, you’d beat me up right away be it because can’t get along, or not being interested.” (Mackey)
“Yeah, damn right. For those I don’t care, that’s how things will be taken care of. For those I don’t care that is.” (Velt)
If it’s to those I don’t care of, I don’t want to hear their excuse nor I’m interested in it. That’s why, this time it’s different.
“As expected, you’ve mellowed out since becoming a father huh, Velt-kun~.” (Mackey)
“I’m trying to become an adult that’s all. Though it took too much time ever since previous life.” (Velt)
As if also understanding the meaning of that, he for some reason smiled looking sad.
However….
“Ahahahahahaha, and that’s exactly why it doesn’t matter, Velt-kun! Isn’t that right, Mackey?”
The one who laughed as if having gone mad was her.
Exactly because she doesn’t wear any costume that I could understand it even more vividly.
That’s her eyes are….
“Mackey won’t be separated from Mannie anymore after all. He will foreee~~~ver stay with Mannie and Peace-chan. Right? Isn’t that so, Mackey~.” (Mannie)
Those are eyes that’s already broken. Vacant eyes that’s already lost their light.
Her slanted lips are slatternly and sluttish.
She’s already…..
“Peace-chan? You mean that kid that got along with Cosmos? Just what ….” (Velt)
“She’s my and Mannie-chan’s child….. Velt-kun.” (Mackey)
Alright, give back our tea.
Ura and others who have been listening to our conversation quietly all spurted out their teas simultaneously.
“Ch, ch, child……..”
With that, many things inside my mind became connected.
Like things about that responsibility, so it has that kind of meaning.
“………Wait a sec, then that means….”
“Back then two years ago, it seemed her childbirth was already near. Was it around when that attack to the empire? But, at that time, I didn’t sleep with Mannie-chan that much, ever since Mannie-chan wore that costume, I also can’t see what’s her belly was like huh?” (Mackey)
“……Aight, everything’s is your fault bastard.” (Velt)
“That’s right, it’s my fault, Velt-kun. Also, had I haven’t reunited with you…. Keep hating the world as I was, the thought of becoming the parent of someone won’t cross my mind even for a speck…..” (Mackey)
When I look back, Peace is singing while holding hands with Cosmos.
Even as she gotten slightly embarrassed, the sight of her doing her best isn’t something that makes me thought of her as this guy’s daughter but still, I can feel her face has Mannie’s influence on it.
I mean, isn’t she just your usual polite and good kid.
“Well, that part where you said becoming a parent, isn’t it better somewhat? I mean, just now there was someone who didn’t even admit the son that has his own blood after all. But, you’re different.” (Velt)
Suddenly, I remembered about Noppera and Lagaia. Compared to those two, well he could be said to be better right?
“Pitt also said something about it. That no matter what kind of bad thing he knew it is, if it’s for the children’s sake then he’d do it. Perhaps, I also think like that. That’s why…. The fact that you can’t do anything about it, well, I can understand that.” (Velt)
But, with that being the case, a point of doubt appeared.
“But, since that’s the case, so you were unable to convince Mannie huh? This kind of no back out war is happening and all. Roa, Maman, and Demon King Venbai were brainwashed, and having Erosvitch and those guys put into prison too…..” (Velt)
“….. It’s exactly because I understand that there’s no stopping Mannie-chan. Well, Mannie-chan turned into like this was all the fault of me and the Holy Knights after all.” (Mackey)
Yeah that’s maybe the case. Even I can tell.
I could tell because I saw Forna when her heart was about to collapse. If I had rejected her heart at that moment when her memory returned, Forna’s heart would be completely ruined.
But, Mannie is different. She isn’t about to collapse. She’s already ruined.
“Ufu ufufufufufufuf, ufufufufufufufufufu! Ahahhahhahhahhahha? Don’t make a face like that~ Velt-kun! It’s fine right~? I mean, thanks to me killing Tyler, the world got to remember Velt-kun again after all!” (Mannie)
At least, he could be together by her side.
At the time when she was a child she was forgotten by the world, but since that time she has been heart to heart with Mackey and lived together with him, but even then Mackey’s memories of previous life returned and because of that he turned crazy.
That period, I’m sure it didn’t happen within just a year or two.
It’s exactly because it happened within a period of nearly ten years of always being like that, Mannie grew up to be an adult with her common sense and everything fallen apart. That’s what she is.
“Kuhahaha… so taking responsibility and killing Mannie, is not something that you can do huh, Mackey. Well…. There’s that kid after all.” (Velt)
“………..hm.” (Mackey)
That’s something Mackey can understand. That’s why he didn’t convince her or shits.
He is thinking that, he have to take responsibility for the child that has been born and Mannie herself.
That’s the reason why he chose to betray us.
“Now that you mentioned it, that thing about the blood related son, are you talking about Lagaia-kun? It seems, he’s working hard right now.” (Mackey)
Mackey snapped his fingers. And then, the trees of the forest suddenly light up and making a kind of projection of image.
What’s being projected there is Lagaia, who is on one knee and breathing heavily.
“Lagaia!” (Velt)
Could it be, this projection is? The moment I thought that, Noppera stands in front of Lagaia, looking down on him coldly.
Is this a real time projection?
“It’s useless, Lagaia. The things you’re good at, be it dark magic or magic fist arts, all of them are half baked. Your magic isn’t at the degree of evil magic. Your power and speed both amounted to half baked body quality. And, more than anything, the unsurpassable difference of my eyeless ability. Someone who is wholefully half baked like you won’t ever be able to surpass it.” (Noppera)
I’m sure Lagaia was already wounded in the first place. Lagaia holds onto his side, unable to stand up properly.
And behind that Lagaia, with her eyes pitch black, Kiroro is in rage mode, even now she’s unleashing killing intent that wanting to dissect Noppera apart all while still expressionless.
But, even when Noppera is receiving that killing intent, he only snorted.
“Isn’t it fine for you to receive some help? Oh Lagaia. Despite not being the true heir to the throne, Princess Kiroro’s linage and devices are all far beyond you qualifies for. Though, looking at how she has attachment to you, it doesn’t seem she is one who possesses proper sense.” (Noppera)
So daring huh, to think he dared to spout those things to that girl with scary magic.
Seems I made a mistake huh. For this kind of irritating guy, it’d be okay to come here after punching his face once.
“That bastard…. Kiroro! Stop thinking it over, I’m allowing it! Freaking kill that guy! Dismember him!” (Velt)
Though, there’s no way my voice could reach them. Perhaps Lagaia told her to not lend any help, Kiroro is holding herself back to the limits, and I shouted to kill Noppera to such a her.
[It’s unnecessary to help me, Princess Kiroro] (Lagaia)
[Lagaia…..] (Kiroro)
[In this fight, our purpose isn’t to defeat Demon King Noppera. But, just for me to settle things in a way I’m satisfied with.] (Lagaia)
He wanted to settle things with his past through the way he agrees with. That is his obstinacy.
[Hmph, what’s with settling the past…. Don’t make me laugh. Ll, you don’t have any future!] (Noppera)
He’s about to finish it off! Noppera is fast!
“It’s not about having it or not! I’ll create the future! And then, grasp it!” (Lagaia)
Lagaia stood up, even as him holding in his pain. Enveloping his whole body in a garment of darkness. With a casual footwork he went around Noppera’s vicinity, showing off a chaotic footwork.
But, he doesn’t see it, to Noppera who could feel his enemy’s attack and then sees through it, it’s meaningless!
“Dark Step…..!” (Lagaia)
“Hoh, under the cover of darkness you thin out your presence, continuously attacking from the dead angle of opponent’s consciousness….. it could clearly be seen how much you fear of me!” (Noppera)
Dance like a butterfly and sting like a bee. Lagaia who aimed to do hit and run tactic without giving his opponent any chance to counterattack with his high speed got his wrist grabbed by the first attack.
“Circling for the enemy’s blind spot? In retrospect it means to be unable to defeat the enemy from the front. Not only you are half baked in all kind of things, even your heart is of a coward…. So who are you babbling about trying to defeat!” (Noppera)
“Guh…. Par…. Paralysis….” (Lagaia)
“Regret that you’re helpless but to be pommeled down upon, unable to escape. After all, it is already mistake for you to be born!” (Noppera)
Fist! Fist fist fist!
The fists were swung down from those strong arms! It’s might was as though making him sunk in, twisted, and pierced.
In reflux a large amount of gastric juice was spat out by Lagaia, injuries are inflicted to his whole body.
[Love and it’s ilk, you went and got influenced by those stupid humans.](Noppera)
[Gah….. ugh…..] (Lagaia)
[Your eyes that could only see what is visible, it shall never reach me even for eternity.] (Noppera)
I’m gonna get back right away and freaking kill that Noppera bastard. That’s just how much my anger meter is flaring up.
But….
[Fu, fufu…..] (Lagaia)
[Why now? Have you finally lost your mind?] (Noppera)
[No…. not about that. So it’s true……... and…. as I expected….] (Lagaia)
Despite his breathing already so weak Lagaia still laughed.
“That girl from two years ago….. was stronger…. Her feeling wasn’t half hearted…. Princess Forna who fought with that stupid amount of love was…. Way stronger, while I was just a wretch.” (Lagaia)
Two years ago? Forna? Is it about that fight at Empire?
[I also have thought about it. How come she was so strong. It’s just the person she loved came to save her, so why? Why was I unable to win against someone who made something as lukewarm as love to be the foundation of her heart….. that’s what I thought. But, she then said.] (Lagaia
----the very love itself, is the thing that has the power to change the world, how come you don’t realize it? It is because of love that I able to endure so many years of sadness, having vowed to absolutely not die, I managed to overcome all kinds of deathly situations
[Hmph, worthless. You can’t overcome anything with such a lukewarm feeling, it’s reality. Those who lived with such a naive thoughts won’t be able to change the world.]
[Fufu, hahaha…. As expected we’re connected by blood huh. Me and you] (Lagaia)
[What?] (Noppera)
[At that time, I, word by word, also said the same thing…. But, it’s different now! I have known just how much strong love could be!] (Lagaia)
At that moment, Lagaia did a knee strike to Noppera who’s holding his neck with both of his arms! Ah so close! He instantly let go of his hands and escaped.
However, despite having his sudden attack avoided, Lagaia doesn’t show any sign of frustration.
Not only that, seemingly as if unable to hold down something in him, he….
“Noppera! Someone who doesn’t know love like you won’t be able to change the world!” (Lagaia)
“Hrgh, the paralysis, you managed to shook it off by your own strength?” (Noppera)
Noppera took a distance because of the unexpected counterattack. But, Lagaia ain’t stopping.
[Tch! But, it won’t change the situation like just it was before. You still won’t -----!] (Noppera)
Noppera was about to grasp the attacking Lagaia’s fist. But, just before he managed to Lagaia managed to twist it free.
Was that a coincidence? But how about his next fist? Once again from the opposing side of dead angle, having circled over Lagaia launched a right straight punch to Noppera’s medulla oblongata. Noppera instantly sensed that and about to make the matching counter….
[What….] (Noppera)
Against the counter Noppera did while looking over his shoulder, his fist stopped right before hitting.
Despite about to match Lagaia’s attack with a counter, his body was thrown into defenseless state because of the sudden stop, Noppera who lashed out his fist wasn’t able to stop his body.
Having come this far, even if he knew that an attack is coming, his body won’t hear what he’s saying!
[Dark Cross!] (Lagaia)
I unintentionally stand up, lifted up my hand and raised a roar.
Dark cross? You see, no matter how much of fantasy-ish the technique name is, in short, isn’t it just a cross counter!
[Guh, kh, gahk!]
Not only that, it was done pinpointly that it was shoved onto his chin! Noppera fell to his feet in just one attack. Turning them unsteady.
[How dare, this damned brat!] (Noppera)
[With this, though you know what’s coming your body won’t be able to move right?] (Lagaia)
[!] (Noppera)
And after that, it was truly like dancing, Lagaia’s footwork once again regained it’s life.
Incessantly attacking Noppera who has turned dull of his surroundings.
Liver, solar plexus, low kick, temple and spine!
“Impossible, ugh, y, you, still able to move this much…. From where is this power… you were supposed to be on the verge of dying!” (Nopera)
“I also feared Princess Forna with that kind of feeling!” (Lagaia)
Ruuu---------sh!
“Hell yeah, go Lagaia! Kill him, kick his balls, stomp on him, beat him into a pulp!” (Velt)
“Ve, Velt-sama. P, please calm down a bit. Cosmos and others are here you know?” (Eljela)
It was as if I was in front of a tv and engrossed in a fist fight bout, an excitement that’s similar as if having the fighter you rooted for went from in disadvantage to making a reversal with a rush. Though it could be a bad example for the children, I still can’t contain it.
But, Lagaia’s attack doesn’t end with only that.
[Lagaiaaaaaaaaaaaaa!] (Noppera)
With an angry roar, Noppera condensed magic power in his mouth and unleashing it…. Or about to.
However….
“It’s useless, Demon King Noppera. Your magic won’t be able to reach me anymore.” (Lagaia)
“What…. The .” (Noppera)
His magic wasn’t unleashed. Not only that, Noppera’s movement stopped….
“….Really, your blood truly flows in me huh….” (Lagaia)
“The paralysis power of mind’s eye! Impossible…. For someone like you, why!” (Noppera)
“Demon King Noppera. It’s unfortunate but I too has already no longer see only what is visible way long ago.” (Lagaia)
“This technique is something that I, after losing the very eye that is the proof of a cyclops, the power that I able to get after enduring long hellish training! But how come someone like you!” (Noppera)
Noppera’s paralysis technique. And now, Lagaia went and managed to do it. Since when? No, that’s not it, it’s something he learned as fighting.
[I also said the same thing to Princess Forna. But you see, in the end it isn’t about what kind of hell you’ve survived through. You’re just making that kind of place into where your heart belongs to...] (Lagaia)
[!] (Noppera)
[It will never win against my real family] (Lagaia)
The cloth of darkness that wraps around Lagaia is concentrating on one of his fist, forming a swirl. The darkness that swallows everything.
That fist clad in tremendous amount of darkness, is now swung down….
[Wait, Lagaia! Do you think it would be fine to defeat me in this place! I am, someone who supposed to take control of the Demon Continent that is in chaos, guiding the path for the cyclopes, and stand at the peak of Demon Continent! My very own hegemony!” (Noppera)
For him to go through with his personality from beginning to the end, it’s something I’m thankful for instead, Noppera.
It got nothing with parent, child, or lineage. Do it without minding anything, Lagaia.
And then, without feeling any sadness or anger, nor with making fun of his enemy, Lagaia is….
[Fufu, sorry, Demon King Noppera. It’s unfortunate but, I’m [not interested] with something like your circumstances.♪] (Lagaia)
[!] (Noppera)
Having escaped from everything that bound him, just like a child that got his freedom, with a grinning smile on his face Lagaia smacked an attack filled with his all his strength onto the unmoving bastard.
The Demon King Noppera who squarely eaten the intense attack was down sprawling on the ground. He was knocked down completely to the point of not having energy to get up.
“Onii-chan…. I….. won you know?” (Lagaia)
Having murmured that, Lagaia also fell down and lost his consciousness, looking as if satisfied with everything. But, his expression of peacefully smiling stays.
[Lagaia….. he’s sleeping….. ho-]
Kiroro who rushed in panic saw that Lagaia only sleeping because of tiredness, stroke her chest in relief.
Me, Ura and others are all feeling the same.
“Hihahaha, so he won, that Lagaia-kun. Against an active and peak condition Demon King too. Not bad~, but it sure is sad~….. for a parent to pray for the death of his own child.” (Mackey)
That ain’t got nothing to do with anything. That’s the reason we’re on his side. Though we can only send our thoughts of [you did well] and [take a rest] for now.
And then….
[Guh….. f, for me to be defeated by someone like Lagaia…..] (Noppera)
The voice was heard from the fallen Noppera. So he wasn’t dead.
But, he is in condition of unable to move his body. Also, he is so exhausted that he can’t muster any fighting spirit.
[Demon King Noppera……] (Kiroro)
[Hmph, ……finish me….. Princess Kiroro. Though I was tempted by Love and Peace and bearing this humiliation, I did lend my strength……I can’t live on while shouldering shame any more than this…. This fight was won by Lagaia.] (Noppera)
Everything has already ended. His desire to stand at the top of Demon Kings and everything.
Noppera who told her that was like having resigned everything that he pointed it out himself.
However…..
[Demon King Noppera, you’re ….. having a big misunderstanding…..] (Kiroro)
[What do you mean? Princess Kiroro.] (Noppera)
Kiroro slowly came closer to Noppera.
She sat next to him, pointed her hand and touched Noppera’s arm.
What is she trying to do? Somehow, from the atmosphere, it was like [let’s stop this fight between parent and child any more than this], it looks like that kind of reconciliation atmosphere.
And then…..
[Bone Crush] (Kiroro)
[UGOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA] (Noppera)
………….huh?
Rip, rend, crumble, slosh. Or so the sound was heard, somehow it’s like the bones are being pulverized so messily.
Eh? What? For some reason, Noppera who has closing his eyes is screaming so hysterically now .
[Guahg, g, ga! Princ, Princess Kiroro, what are you!] (Noppera)
[If I were to dissolve you, it’d end in just a moment. That’s why I’m pulverizing your bones to finish you. Bone Crush.] (Kiroro)
[What do you- GUOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!] (Noppera)
Um, Kiroro-san? For some reason, Noppera-san’s right and left arm are turning freakingly black and blue over there.
[Killing you instantly isn’t good. That’s why I’m doing it without rushing.] (Kiroro)
Without even moving an eyebrow, Kiroro said those words expressionlessly like a doll.
[Next I shall be your opponent. Just like how Lagaia felt satisfied, next I will fight you so that I feel satisfied.] (Kiroro)
I can very understand Noppera’s befuddlement.
And then….
[Anyway, feet] (Kiroro)
[UWAGOWAAAAGAAAAAAA!] (Noppera)
[Both of your ankles. Thighs] (Kiroro)
[HGYUAAAAAAAAA!] (Noppera)
[Hip joint] (Kiroro)
[BUHEBHUAAAAA!] (Noppera)
[Ribs] (Kiroro)
[UJUUAAAAAAA!] (Noppera)
[Shoulders] (Kiroro)
[HADEYUUAA!] (Noppera)
[Let’s do the fingers one by one in order] (Kiroro)
[JOWAGAAA!] (Noppera)
[Ah, this won’t do. Since it wasn’t a bone I forgot about it. …….Like this—-------] (Kiroro)
[UGOWAAAAAAAH, just kill me quicklyyyyy!] (Noppera)
By the hard shelled Demon King, Kiroro’s time……
[Lagaia….. I am happy. You said that you have understood the power of love. I’m feeling happy that you have understood my love. And, by understanding my love is connected to the victory you have today, it is making me happier more than anything.] (Kiroro)
Uh well….. that’s not about that…… but, all of us who are in this place that have intruded into that battle two years ago all thought.
“Velt-kun…. It’s good that Princess Kiroro wasn’t there at that time huh. For both of our side.”
“ “ “ “ “Gulp” “ “ “ “
Unusually, Mackey let out the thought from the bottom of his heart. And to that, we all nodded.
Though it’s not exceedingly so, because we were being dumbfounded by the scene that couldn’t be shown to the kids, despite we realized that the tea had grown cold, we still needed a bit of time.
“….. And so, uh, Velt-kun, till how far have we talked again?” (Mackey)
I also have essentially forgotten about that.
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