Volume 2
Chapter 24
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Translator : PolterGlast
【Sage's POV】
The otherworldly woman
who appeared to be the [Goddess of Tree Love] stood before me.
Ugh... what should I
do?
Even though there were
people holding her back, she caught up with us before we could get out of the
forest. That means there's no way to escape.
But... even if I say
I'll fight, will it even be a match? If what she says is true, the Gilmberg
family's daughter's guards had even gone so far as to self-destruct in an
attempt to stop her. Even though her body was blown away, she was standing in
front of us perfectly fine. In other words, she can recreate her body as many
times as she wants. In such cases, there should be a core, a heart somewhere...
but at least, my perception didn't pick up anything like that. Even my
perception, which is far superior to others, couldn't find it───I couldn't even find
it when I was running away, so it would be impossible to find it while
fighting.
And, worst of all, she
has the ability to manipulate plants. This entire area is surrounded by trees───I, who lack mobility,
would be killed in a few minutes.
"...Kukaka"
A dry laugh escaped my
lips.
This is... the end, I
guess.
"Now... will you
love me?"
The otherworldly being
smiled at us.
Fuh, if it's going to
end no matter what... then, at least, I might as well struggle pathetically and
delay that moment even a little.
"Silence is
troubling, but... from your face, it seems you don't love me. That's a
shame."
"Unfortunately...
the one I love is long gone."
"Then, you should
direct that love towards me."
"Shut up. You're
not even worthy of being a substitute for my beloved children."
"Is that
so...…"
The woman in front of
me slowly raised both arms.
"Then"
The corners of the
woman's mouth twisted upward.
"Die───"
"……………Nn?"
I was taken aback when
the woman suddenly stopped moving just as the battle was about to begin.
"……………Are you
done, Eletia-sama?"
Eletia? Who is that?
"Are you leaving?
Haa... And you're telling me to come with you!? That's not fair at all,
Eletia-sama."
Even though there's no
one else but us and the Gilmberg family's daughter... what is she saying?
"Huh? Well, I do
love you, but... what about you, Eletia-sama? ...Do you love me? If so, then,
please respect my wishes a little more!"
"………"
What on earth is she
talking about?
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【Natura's POV】
Oh my... just when I
was about to prove my love to these two even further... she suddenly says,
"I have some business to attend to, so I'm going home. Come with me,"
it's too cruel. Well, it's one of Eletia-sama's charming qualities to
arbitrarily decide things like that///
[Ara~, I gave you
plenty of time, but it seems no one loved you, huh?'
"That's not true
at all!! I received the most wonderful love!"
[Then be satisfied
with that for today. I'm going to release you into the world until you're
satisfied, sooner or later.]
"…………Eletia-sama"
I lowered the tone of
my voice and called out to Eletia-sama.
[Yes?]
"I can't endure
not being loved. Every moment is precious, and they are all nothing more than
fleeting brilliance. Not a single moment is the same. Knowing that, how can you
expect me to endure it? Everything is different, everything is wonderful...!
Knowing that... I can't possibly endure it!"
I passionately spoke
about love.
That's right... I
might never see these two again. If so, I would lose the opportunity to love
them forever. For me who loves everything, not being able to love something is
nothing but pain!
Therefore, I cannot
accept the order of Eletia-sama, to whom I am indebted.
To my passionate plea,
Eletia-sama replied in a calm tone.
[……Natura]
"Love is
precious, each and every one of them! Not being able to get even one of them...
Ah! I can't imagine such a thing! It must not happen! Love is not something to
be endured! Love is the driving force that breaks through each moment! How can
I endure this emotion that will explode if I suppress it? It's impossible for
me! I can't suppress this overflowing emotion───"
[Natura!!]
In the middle of my
declaration of love, Eletia-sama forcibly gave me a 'stop' signal.
"………What is it,
Eletia-sama?"
[How many people are
in front of you?]
"………Two."
[I see. So, you're
going to stop loving everything else to love those two, right?]
"───!? What does that
mean!?"
What Eletia-sama said
was the worst possible sentence, which I could take as a death sentence.
[It means just that.
If you stay there, that's what will happen. You will give up on everything else
in order to cling to those two───is that okay with you?]
"………"
If this had been said
by someone else, I would have dismissed it as nonsense. I am a God───someone who is not
bound by common sense───I have the confidence
to easily do things that ordinary people would consider impossible.
However, when it comes
to words from the same God───especially from Eletia-sama, who enshrined me───the credibility
changes greatly.
Not being able to love
others───that's...!
"……………I
understand, I'll withdraw."
[Fufu, I'm glad you
understand, Natura]
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【Sage's POV】
What did she just say?
She said she would "withdraw"? Why... after such an overwhelming
advantage?
"Haa〜〜〜……………I apologize to both of
you. I really wanted you to receive my love, but... since I am under
Eletia-sama's orders. It is a great pity, but... I will withdraw here. Haa... I
hope I can meet you again."
Is she really going to
withdraw!? What happened... no, with this madman───I can't let my guard
down.
"I hope fate
brings us together again. Well then... good day."
The woman disappeared
as if merging with the tree trunk.
Just when her whole
body seemed to disappear, the place became so calm that it was hard to believe
that a fierce battle had just taken place just a moment ago.
Even after a while,
the woman's attack did not come.
"……………Did she
really withdraw...?"
I frowned at the
impossibility of this.
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