There Is No Spring in the Stolen Field

149. testament (3)

What a futile life it was. Dog star.

The words of the two of us who were called the strongest human beings.

My wife died as a cold corpse.

The fact that my daughter has to live a life with no promises in a prison where she can neither live nor die.

It was already an impoverished spirit, but I was not even allowed to die.

But a human like me can’t sit still and cry.

I made up my mind to destroy the kingdom that sentenced us like this.

and i succeeded in that

Of course, I didn’t use my own hands.

It used a group of nobles who had ill feelings for the current imperial family and empowered them from behind the scenes.

I’ve annihilated a legion with my own magic, and I’ve enchanted their legions as a group.

The imperial family gritted their teeth and tried to eliminate the rebels, but it was not enough for them, ordinary humans, to deal with me.

And I…

I succeeded in dealing with all of them who ruined my family.

The condition on which I lend my power is that I never just kill them.

That’s why they died the most painfully.

After all revenge is over.

How do you think I was feeling?

I had to wait for the day I would die as I stopped next to my daughter who was still trapped in a stone and couldn’t even open her eyes.

You don’t know what it feels like

Maybe in the future I hope you don’t know.

101 ways to commit suicide.

It’s a famous book written by an anonymous author about 1,000 years ago.

It’s actually a book I wrote, so read it later if you’re interested.

In fact, each and every method I have tried.

Jumping from the far sky.

Cast the highest level of lightning magic on the heart.

etc.

Even after dying, the body that should have died a long time ago was regenerated like a lie.

I really wanted to die by all means, but I couldn’t die, so I seriously thought about whether I should go back to Amelia, who had put this terrible curse on me.

But I couldn’t bear to do that.

In the end, I chose Rebecca, but…

I couldn’t say that I never had anything to do with her.

What would she think of me if I, who held another woman’s hand and defeated the demon king, begged her to lift the curse in such a miserable manner?

The only thing that hurt her terribly was when they broke up at the academy.

One time in the castle was enough.

I didn’t want to break her heart into pieces again by appearing before her miserably.

If you talk about this much, you will understand why I told you to stay away from Seria.

I hope you work like me and don’t end up like this. you are

To be honest, I don’t know what kind of guy the demon king is now, but when I thought about it, I often thought that the humans of my time were even more trash than the demons.

Although there were days when I wondered how it would have been if I had just held Amelia’s hand and left that day.

Still, I have not regretted that decision.

I loved Rebecca wholeheartedly and she is my most lovable daughter. Because I got Irene.

The 10 or so years I spent raising a child with her were the happiest times in my long, long life.

Even if all the memories fade after so long, that memory is the only driving force that keeps me alive.

…I don’t think it’s a lie to say that when people die, they become more talkative.

Did it take too long to write?

Dog star.

I am a teacher who irresponsibly did not look after you until the end and died suddenly, but I would like you to do me a favor.

Of course, I’m not asking for it with my bare mouth.

I believe you will do my favor and I have prepared a present for you.

So don’t eat and splash.

Please do not beg me well.

first.

As you may have guessed, free my daughter, Irene, from her seal.

I put the map where I buried the gift, so you can follow it.

It’s going to be a bit tricky to find, but I know your skills well, so I’ll trust you.

When your daughter opens her eyes…

Please tell Mom and Dad that they have gone on a trip to a very distant place.

From now on, live your life.

happy and enjoyable

Start anew in a place where no one knows you without any worries.

Forget the ugly mom and dad.

Of course, I don’t think Irene will go through with these words, but please take good care of me. Dog star.

You know because you deal with women often, right?

Are you saying something like that?

anyway. I want to help him start a new life again.

The second is my first and last disciple.

The disciple I took in who became senile in his last years just before his death.

Raven.

Don’t ask the child well either.

Honestly, all of you are shocked by my death, but it’s nothing compared to that child.

That’s because I was a child raised like my own child.

The days I spent with Raven brought color back to my world, which had already turned gray.

But the reason I am leaving this will to you is that I am worried that the child will be too hurt.

I thought it would be better to leave my will to you who are moderately close than to someone who is too close.

Please tell Raven too.

Forget about the Hanryang teacher who didn’t know your heart and always acted as he pleased and live a wonderful life.

Don’t waste your youth doing things like that.

It’s funny to ask for Raven when you already have a partner, but it’s the heart of an ugly teacher to want at least one person to comfort her when she’s hurting.

Irene too. Raven too.

Please take good care of the two people who lost me so that they can start anew.

Finally, let me tell you about the long-awaited gift.

I know that my request is not easy, and I know that it is more troublesome than exterminating demons in a way, so of course I should give you a proper reward.

I don’t know where or how far you saw my past in the rift, but after defeating Bartina, the evil dragon you said you saw, I got the Dragon Heart.

A dragon’s heart that allows you to use infinite mana.

Through this, I have performed many miracles that are difficult for humans to achieve.

And don’t leave the essence of that heart to you.

I will give you a power stronger than any other artifact.

You will be able to fight much more easily when fighting the demon lord.

To be honest, giving it to you is a bit wasteful, but I can’t use it when I’m dead, so please use this power wisely.

Then do not wish me luck. Dog star.

Please take good care of Raven and Irene.

-A poor teacher-

* * *

After reading Luke’s will to the end, I couldn’t help but fall into an indescribable feeling.

The fact that I was of the same species as them made me sick to my stomach…

It was disgusting.

Of course, Luke might have hoped otherwise, but I silently handed the will to Raven.

…a disciple raised like a child.

Tell me about your last message in person.

After receiving the letter, Raven’s expressionless face began to distort.

In the part where he was presumed to have read the story of his life, he seemed to tremble with anger, and when the story about himself came out…

Hudders.

Patter.

Raven’s tears began to fall on the fine parchment.

She started giggling until she was out of breath, as if just crying wasn’t enough.

Like someone who had lost the world, she wept with her whole body.

…What should I say to comfort you?

I, who was sitting across from her, patted her on the back feeling so sorry.

“are you okay?”

I knew it was a pointless question.

“How…how can a person do this?”

Her distinctive tone, which she had always used, no longer existed.

“How could you be so irresponsible from start to finish…”

Her dainty hand thumped my chest.

“How are you doing this to me? Master… to me…”

I silently hugged Raven, who was crying so sadly.

“How can you really be like this… I wonder if you have to tell me to know…”

how long has it been like that

I held her until Raven’s tremors stopped, and after confirming that she had calmed down somewhat, I let her go.

“…Dog star.”

“huh.”

“What are your future plans?”

Raven looked at me with bloodshot eyes.

“…I have to take Irene out.”

“After that?”

I made up my mind, but I didn’t think it was necessary to tell her.

“You don’t have to know.”

Raven just stared into my eyes at my answer.

“Dog star.”

Her voice sounded determined.

“If you are not on the side of humans from now on.”

Raven slowly came towards me.

The little girl stood tall in front of me.

“Take me.”