Chapter 248 (Self Edited) Arbitrator and Official History Part 1

When Lina suddenly noticed, what was in front of her was a scene that was almost like h.e.l.l.

Red and black. Flames and rubbles. The only thing that danced was flames, and all that was left was something that turned into charcoal.

Lina let out a sigh at the scene that looked familiar and unfamiliar at the same time.

Again? Rather than trying to make me feel down sooner or later, I wish you would give up doing that. (Lina)

Needless to say, it was a monologue. It was natural because no one was there other than Lina. Of course, there should be a reply from someone

[It cant be helped, right? Im not doing it because I want to do it.] (??)

There was a reply even though there was nothing there. However, Lina wasnt surprised by it. She just shrugged her shoulders since it was only a matter of course.

If so, I would like you to stop. (Lina)

[Aah, thats my plan. Rather, thats why Im showing you this scene.] (??)

? (Lina)

She didnt know what it meant, and she tilted her head as there was no further explanation from the voice. That would be something that could be understood without being told. With that in mind, Lina looked around Suddenly, she felt something was caught in her memory.

It was like She had seen this scene somewhere someday

Eh? This place Could it be? (Lina)

Everything was different from what she remembered. To begin with, she didnt remember it so clearly.

However

[Yes, it seems you notice it. Its the place where you no, the other you have woken up. Well, strictly speaking, its a bit different.] (??)

In other words, this is the place where we were kidnapped and rescued by Nii-sama, right? (Lina)

More than six years had pa.s.sed since then, and what remained in the memory was indeed vague. Still, when she looked around again, there were some things that she was familiar with and that was?

No, as expected, I dont get it. Rather, I think Ive noticed it a lot. (Lina)

When she took a closer look after being told, she felt that some of the rubble was certainly familiar to the wall she had seen at that time. There was something like an iron fence that burned and melted, and something like the burning residue of trees that was rolling some distance away.

However, if it was said that the scene was due to her mind, it was enough to convince her, and she noticed it really well.

[Well, thats probably related to your power as the Arbitrator. You should understand that this is a real scene in your unconscious mind. The most important thing is that youre here.] (??)

A real scene, is it? (Lina)

Even if Lina was told such a thing, she couldnt feel it, but she was strangely convinced by those words. Certainly, she thought that was correct.

Hmm its kind of weird. (Lina)

[Well, this is a kind of dream Its like a lucid dream. I think its natural to feel it that way.] (??)

Rather, thats the weirdest part! (Lina)

[Even if you told me thatyou wont know what it is unless I say it clearly.] (??)

Your expression has continuously changed since some time ago, you know! It cant be helped to feel worried! (Lina)

Moreover, the voice and the mood that she felt from the other existence changed every time. It was as if many people were talking to each other, but Lina knew they were all the same person. There was no reason not to feel worried.

[Hmmm sorry about that, but Im also trying to figure out the situation. I hope you can forgive me for a while.] (??)

Figuring out, is it? (Lina)

[This is my first time talking directly to you like this. So, Im trying various things to see which shape is the best for you.] (??)

If you tell me that Well, certainly, this is my first time talking to you, Wu-san. (Lina)

They were speaking too naturally, but until now, it was always through her. It wasnt too uncomfortable to think that Lina was used to it

[Well, thats probably because Im here as well. If I have to say it, this place is inside of me. Thats the norm here. However, you dont feel anything without being aware of me. Of course, that is except when I point it out to you.] (Wu)

Is that so? (Lina)

[Well, it doesnt matter what you understand. I brought you here to help you understand your current situation. If you feel uncomfortable every time you do something, you wont be able to move forward. So, you can think of this as a way to suppress the uncomfortable feeling.] (Wu)

Hmm, I dont get it, but I understand what I have to do for now. By the way, I feel like your expression is more stable now, right? (Lina)

[Aah, after trying a lot, I decided this was the best fit for you. I think this expression has eliminated the slight discomfort you remembered about me. What do you think?] (Wu)

If you ask me hmm (Lina)

Lina was worried about the fact that Wu was changing the expression, but she also felt slight discomfort here. To be exact, she thought that it didnt suit her. But at the moment, it had disappeared completely.

[I was originally a consciousness, but in that situation, you knew my words indirectly before you heard my voice. There was a consciousness gap. It seems that theres a difference from what I had imagined in you.] (Wu)

In other words, did you imagine this kind of expression and tone inside me? (Lina)

Yes. Aah I was thinking of saying this earlier. I want you to stop calling me, Wu-san. To begin with, I dont want to be called Wu-san by her] (Wu)

I got it, Wu-san! (Lina)

[What on earth did you get? I certainly asked you to stop calling me that, but it doesnt seem youre going to that haa. No, I guess its pointless to ask, huh? She has already decided to call me that. So, its too much to ask you again. More importantly, I cant waste my time doing nothing any more.] (Wu)

? What are you trying to do? (Lina)

[Didnt I mention it earlier? Im trying to make you understand the current situation.] (Wu)

Although Wu said it for sure, Lina didnt understand how this situation would lead to it. She had never heard that there was a current situation that must be understood in the first place.

[Are you aware that you have become the Arbitrator?] (Wu)

I understand that I was awakened to something like that, and I understand that the other me wont appear on the surface. (Lina)

[Yes, thats why you need to act as the Arbitrator. Anything else?] (Wu)

I got none! (Lina)

[Well, indeed. Its not like you cant understand it. Its just that you refuse to understand because you have grasped and understand about it.] (Wu)

That was the truth. Lina had an accurate understanding of what the Human Arbitrator was from the time she first learned about it. For that reason, she had no intention to understand further or to act like one.

If you are already aware of that, then, I would like you to stop it. Even if I dream about how much I need, my feelings wont change. (Lina)

[I understand that as well, and to be honest, I can understand your feelings. However, thats not the case.] (Wu)

Even if you told me that, I still dont understand. I want you to say that to the other me. (Lina)

[Even if you say that, you probably understand that theres nothing you can do about it.] (Wu)

Of course. Thats why you have to say it. (Lina)

Lina felt sorry that she couldnt come out, but to be honest, she was even more relieved. It would be a problem if she could play the role of Arbitrator without her knowledge, and if she knew that there was a risk of doing that, Lina would probably have decapitated herself.

Human Arbitrator. It is a person who arbitrates whether human beings are suitable for survival in this world or not. I didnt know that role, so I have no intention to do it. (Lina)

Or rather, it wouldnt be necessary to arbitrate such a thing. Even if the world was destroyed by the existence of human beings, she was fine with that. Was there any meaning to keep the world alive when she had to destroy the ones she loved?

[Aah let me say this again, I understand your feelings. However No, I mean thats why, you have to see and know this. And then, you have to make a decision.] (Wu)

So, what are you going to show me? (Lina)

[Im reluctant to show, but I have to. So, let me tell you. Look at your feet.] (Wu)

Lina would like to say that she had no reason to obey whatever she was told, but if she didnt obey, she would have to stay in this place forever, and that didnt change anything. It would be the same as before. When people were shown the scene where they destroyed the world by their own hand, it changed nothing.

If so, this time would be

Looking at my feet, is it? Im fine to focus on it, but it seems the same scene spread here (Lina)

While thinking about that, she looked at her feet and she held her breath for a moment. Until now, she should have been the only one in this place, but there was a small figure there.

And this feeling was the same as before. Although she didnt have to look at it, she knew it. Something was screaming in Linas heart that this was the right way it should be.

W-when is this!? (Lina)

[When? Thats not it. She was at your feet from the beginning. Its been there for a long time.] (Wu)

T-that cant be! Rather, if thats the case, theres no way I cant notice it! (Lina)

[However, you didnt notice it. Thats the fact, but well, thats what it is. Its because a person cant see themselves the most.] (Wu)

Eh? My figure? (Lina)

Lina didnt understand what had been said. It was like

[Dont look away. Dont you get it? Yes, the one who is crouching there is you. To be exact, it is you in the official history In other words, its the way you should have been in this place at this time.] (Wu)

Lina couldnt deny those words. That was because she understood that it was correct more than anyone else.

And she knew what this situation was like. She had heard it and knew it.

Although Lina was stunned for some reason. She could only keep staring at the scene of her feet silently.