Chapter 377 (Self Edited) Revealing a Glimpse of the Current Situation

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With nothing much to talk about, Aina, leading the way, walked away from the scene, and they headed towards the nearby park. However, Soma tilted his head as he looked at the park, not because there was something there. Rather, it was because it was a really small park with nothing in it.

Ainas steps were confident, indicating she knew there was a park here. He wondered how Aina, who had only just transferred to the school today, knew there was a park here. Perhaps sensing Somas question, Aina voiced the answer before anything else could be said.

Ive done various research around this area. So, its natural for me to know theres a park here. (Aina)

Hmm various research, huh? (Soma)

As for why she had been researching such things, Aina didnt answer that question. However, it didnt seem like she couldnt answer if she felt the question, nor did it seem like she couldnt answer if she didnt feel the question. Since they would eventually talk about it, it seemed unnecessary to discuss it here and now.

Well then, Id like to talk about it Yes, could you ask questions? I intend to answer most of them, but there are some things I naturally cant answer. It seems easier to answer when you ask questions, avoiding those topics. (Aina)

Hmm, is that so Well then, what was that thing after all? Was it a Devil or something? (Soma)

Despite having many things to ask, it seemed like asking about that should come first. Even in this situation with many mysteries, that was undoubtedly the most unusual. It was unlikely it had no relevance to understanding the current situation.

Depending on what you mean by Devil its probably not what youre thinking. Those are things that shouldnt exist. At least, thats what we call them. Or sometimes we say theyre remnants of Devils. (Aina)

Remnants of Devils, is it? (Soma)

Yes. However, I dont really understand why theyre called that. Even if theyre called remnants, Ive never heard of actual Devils being referred to like that. Well, its possible that I just dont know. (Aina)

Hmm is that so? (Soma)

Devils. There was no way this word came up without reason. In other words, there was a high possibility that Devils were involved. Soma didnt understand the point of deliberately hinting at its existence.

Well. Maybe Ill find out more if I listen to what she has to say.

I understand the name, but I still dont quite grasp what they are. Do you know much about them? (Soma)

No, I do have some knowledge about that. The ones who resist are just as their name suggests, ent.i.ties that resist and do not comply. As for what they dont comply with well, in a sense, you could say its the world itself. The possibility of being left out of the world, the possibility of never being born. Those are what take form as that. (Aina)

The possibility of never being born like stillbirths or something similar? (Soma)

Well, thats one way to put it, but its not limited to just that. In terms of possibilities, its said that there could be as many ones who resist as there are possibilities. Well, in reality, it seems impossible. Ones who resist only manifest through the slightest cracks and fissures in possibilities. And such ent.i.ties hardly exist in this world. (Aina)

There isnt enough room for all possibilities to manifest, is what youre saying. But from what I gather, while there may be limits to how many manifests at once, there seems to be no practical limit. Considering the number of possibilities, it would be nearly infinite, wouldnt it? (Soma)

It seems thats not the case. Most possibilities fade away over time. And while the ones who resist were never born, they are also ent.i.ties that had the potential to be born at the same time. (Aina)

Hmm, I see (Soma)

Whatever it may be, one cannot ignore the influence of the environment on birth. And the environment changes over time. Its logical that possibilities that were once feasible become unfeasible as time pa.s.ses.

But why was I attacked by such a thing? I dont recall ever offending them (Soma)

Thats not true. You have plenty of reasons for them to hold a grudge against you. (Aina)

Hmm? Thats oh, I see. Simply because I was born and exist, is it? (Soma)

Exactly. Because they were never born, they always hold resentment and envy. So, they attack people and destroy things indiscriminately. To break, disappear, vanish, creates s.p.a.ce for their own existence. Whether it actually works like that, I dont know well, its probably not related. (Aina)

So, its basically just venting frustration? (Soma)

Thats right. (Aina)

Its quite a nuisance, but perhaps precisely because of that. Since youre alive and exist, its as if theyre saying, Since youre there, feel a bit of the resentment and bitterness from those who werent. It was truly an unreasonable venting of frustration.

Hmm. Ive never heard of such ent.i.ties existing Its probably something thats kept secret from the general public? (Soma)

Well, yeah. There are some signs when the ones who resist appear, but you cant always sense them, and theres no benefit to knowing they exist in the first place. Youve experienced it yourself, havent you? (Aina)

Indeed, even if you know, theres usually not much you can do about it. (Soma)

If concealing their existence serves no purpose but to stoke unnecessary fear, then its logical to keep their existence a secret. However, thats precisely why it is somewhat difficult to explain.

Why are you telling me all this? I mean, Im not one to accept things without questioning, but there shouldnt be a need to tell me all these details, right? (Soma)

There is a need. You need to understand. Since you already know, theres no point in hiding it anymore Well, its mostly self-satisfaction, I guess. (Aina)

Hmm are you convinced? (Soma)

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Yes. And its related to why I came to this town I came to stop the root cause of their birth. (Aina)

The root cause is? (Soma)

Soma tilted his head at this point because, from what he had heard so far, it seemed that the ones who resist were naturally occurring ent.i.ties or something along those lines. Although not governed by the laws of the world, they were made up of something similar. So, there shouldnt be such a thing as a root cause.

Hmm fundamentally, while they are mostly naturally occurring, there are also some things that serve as catalysts for their manifestation, right? (Soma)

Thats correct, but arent you unusually perceptive? Ive been thinking about it for a while Do you perhaps already know? You seem remarkably calm. (Aina)

Unfortunately, this is the first time Ive heard of it. More importantly, who or what exactly is this root cause? (Soma)

Youre really too good at figuring things out. (Aina)

Its not particularly difficult to figure out such things, is it? (Soma)

If that werent the case, there would be no need to convince Soma. By the way, he could almost guess who it was. And as soon as it was spoken by Aina, the name was just as expected.

Felicia Leonhart.

That seems to be the name of the girl who is the root cause.

Youre not surprised? (Aina)

Well, I had a hunch. But while Im not surprised, I do have questions. I dont recall Felicia displaying any signs like that. (Soma)

Its half a lie and half true regarding this matter. Since he didnt have any memories of spending time with Felicia in this world from the beginning, that part was a lie. However, even after asking about memories that seemed to be from this world, there was no reaction. So, that part was true. However, there was no way Aina would know about that, and it didnt matter whether it was true or not. Ultimately, Aina nodded in agreement to his words.

Hmm she may not be aware of it herself, then? (Soma)

Thats right. And yet, we cant just leave it be. Like I said, its theoretically impossible for there to be as many ones who resist as there are possibilities. (Aina)

So, Felicia makes it possible? (Soma)

I cant say for sure, but its a fact that there are more ones who resist appearing in this town compared to others. And they seem to be getting stronger year by year. That is every time she has her birthday. (Aina)

I see so thats why you warned me to be careful tonight. (Soma)

Exactly. Especially recently, it seems to be worsening rapidly. Some predictions even suggest that humanity might be wiped out in a few years. (Aina)

Ainas eyes were as serious as they could be as she spoke. Whether its true or not, at least Aina seemed genuinely serious.

I see So Aina came to stop Felicia. Whats the plan to stop her? (Soma)

Im currently searching for that. I still dont fully understand why she can do such things in the first place. But I think the chances of finding her are low. Theres no other way than to eliminate the source of the problem, that is. (Aina)

I had suspected as much. That was why she suggested cutting ties, and without that, there would be no need to convince Soma. However, even as she said that, Aina looked directly at Soma and she never averted her gaze.

And then

I dont want to resort to killing either. So, Ill explore other options until the last minute. But when it comes down to it (Aina)

She didnt finish her sentence. Just as she was about to voice her determination, another voice cut in.

I wont let you. (S?????)

With those words, a new figure appeared in the park. That person was not a stranger to Soma. No, on the contrary, it seemed to be the case for Aina too

Sheila. (Aina)

The whisper was directed towards the girl who bore that name.

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