Chapter 642

Translated by Tods

Edited by Phantom0408

Fran! Are you okay!?

I heard that gentle voice again

Was it not my imagination? But from where?

I couldnt feel any sign of him.

Just as I was looking around for the source of that voice, Rhyn reappeared in front of me again.

Fran. You have a tough battle waiting for you in the future. This is not a fate; it is inevitable for you now. But in your current state, youll probably lose your life

Rhyn?

So, this is a gift from meor should I say, from us. It may be small, but please accept it

It was right after Rhyn had said that and opened her hands.

The surrounding area turned completely white.

Huh, Rhyn?

There, I saw another Rhyn. But just as I was thinking about what was going on, another figure suddenly appeared next to that Rhyn.

What appeared was another Me and Master.

That was definitely Me and Master, but she looked a little different than me, like her equipment, and her expression for example

Intuitively, though, I understood.

Maybe that was me from a different world, or maybe from the future, I didnt know which one it was, I wondered where that Me had come from.

But the voice from earlier seems to be coming from the Master over there.

Fran!

Master?

O-ooh! You can hear me now?

It seemed that my mumbling had been answered.

How I envy her the Master with her was still Master

Im gonna heal you now!

The Master over there then tried to do something, but it seemed that he had failed.

Why wont my magic work!

Im sorry. I wasnt able to make a perfect connection. I used your enhanced strength to bring us together. I also used your connection with each other, and yet, this is as far as I could bring you

Romio, Zelos Reed, and Zelyse. Using the threes connections and with the help of Master, we were able to change fate. But I need you to be patient for a little longer

Said the Rhyn beside me and the Rhyn over there while bowing their heads.

I didnt really get what theyre talking about, but it was a miracle that I could talk with Master again.

Then I called out to the Me over there.

Hey Me

What is it, Me?

Are you happy?

Nn. Im happy every day with Master and Urus.h.i.+. Are you not happy?

Nn

Aah, I knew it. That Me over there was happy. But that was only natural because she had Master and Urus.h.i.+ with her.

After all, Master has

Whats wrong?

This Master has

Nn

That Me nodded gently at me. Then, I couldnt hold my words any longer.

He doesnt show his kindness anymore He doesnt say anything to me at all He stopped praising me, and he never scolds me anymore!

What was coming out of my mouth were my true feelings, which Id never told anyone before.

Because I felt like if I said that, all of it would come true

I hate Master that is in such a state! Thats not the Master I know! I want Master like that Master over there!

My words poured out one after another.

Tell me, Master! How can I get Master back to normal! How can I get him to smile like before! Tell me!

I blurted out everything I wanted to say.

Master, what am I supposed to do?

I dont understand. Theres nothing wrong with me. Its more that Fran herself seemed upset

But what came back from Master was not the words I was expecting. I was a bit hopeful because I just heard the gentle voice of the Master over there

Combat action in this state is dangerous. Try not to get too agitated

Thats not what I want to hear!

Fran. Dont get too agitated

So noisy! Shut up! Shut up, shut up! Dont talk to me with that voice! The one like you are not Master!

Immediately after I shouted so, a gentle voice muttered in dismay.

O-Ooh F-Fran has become like a delinquent!

He sounded a little bothered for some reason.

Delinquent?

What a delinquent is?

The two of us tilted our heads at the same time. It was the first time I had heard that word.

A-ah. That is, like a bad kid with a foul mouth, maybe? It was like a nickname placed on a kid who talks rudely to their parents or teacher

I see! Then, that Me has become a delinquent

Im not. Im not a bad kid

But, you seem to have become one

No, Im not!

I wonder why. I was supposed to be being made fun of, but I was having so much fun talking like this.

But there was a voice that put a damper on such a pleasant mood.

Current status. Frans aggressiveness is much higher than it used to be. The term delinquent applies to the Fran now

My happy mood suddenly turned sour. For some reason, it made me feel very sad. I couldnt help but turn my head down. Why why was it so painful?

Then I heard a shout in my ear.

Oi! You b.a.s.t.a.r.d! What the h.e.l.l are you saying!? Are you really me!?

What am I saying?

You think Fran has become a delinquent? That was because of you! Then, all you had to do was make sure she didnt become one!

Im a sword. I dont have that kind of right

Thats not true, right!? I dont care about rights or anything like that! Did you forget what were we? Werent we supposed to be Frans Master!?

Master is just a name. It is merely a symbol used to identify an individual name. My essence is a sword

Youre wrong! Were not just a sword, were her Master! And you think a master is just a symbol? Thats wrong too!

Im not wrong. Its a fact

Youre wrong! Master was a name that Fran gave us, remember? That is our goal, that is Frans hope! And I wanted to make it come true! Dont you even remember that!? Were just a sword? Dont forget that before that, were her Master!

I am

Look at her! Fran is crying! You dont feel anything when you see her like that!?

I just realized it when the Master over there mentioned that I had been crying all this time. I wonder why I couldnt stop my tears from coming out?

Shes, crying?

You didnt even notice it, did you!? You cant even say a word of comfort to Fran when shes crying!? Have you turned into a mere sword!?

Master

I

Im going to ask you one more time. You see Fran crying, and you dont want to say a word to her!?

I

Dont you feel anything when you see Frans tears!? You idiot!

I!

Masters voice over here sounded like a human being for the first time in a long time. And at the same time, I heard a voice that I missed so much.

Instability of the individual named Master detected

Eh? Announcer-san?

Yes, individual named Fran, I was the individual named Announcer-san. I had secured enough power to operate from the transferred power

I thought you were gone

As long as the individual named Master is not destroyed, the individual named Announcer-san will not disappear

I see

Instability of the individual named Master detected. He seemed to be shocked from realizing the difference with his other self

Announcer-san I

Suggestion to the individual named Fran. His current state can get even worse

Even worse? Then what should I do?

Answer. Dont be afraid

Eh?

This may be your last chance

Do your best, delinquent me

Im not a delinquent!

The other me chuckled when I reflexively said that back. But I didnt hate it.

Nn. See you, Me

Fran! Remember that I will always be on your side! No matter what happens, forever!

Prompted by Announcer-san and the Me over there, I hesitantly opened my mouth.

Nn Hey, Master. Can you hear me?

Fran? I

For the first time in a long time, I heard that gentle voice again from the Master over here.