Lurr

Belkiel poured hot water into a teacup and handed it to Eton. He then sipped his own share. Eton hadnt said anything for a while. He didnt even drink his tea.

Well, you must have time to think on your own.

Belkiel, who put down his teacup, turned to Eton. The first thing he saw was the hair color that had faded to an ultramarine blue. Belkiels expression showed disdain towards it. Suddenly, he remembered that day.

You might regret it someday.

It was his last conversation with Eton before leaving with half of the sealing stone.

Dont trust humans, Eton. Theyre all not as nice as you think.

And Eton had replied, No matter what happens I will never regret my choice. Because I believe in Syarhwina.

Thats stupid.

Belkiel had said that only in his mind.

Belkiel.

Eton, sitting like a frozen statue, opened his mouth.

I want to ask you something.

What.

That kid If he successfully absorbs all my power, what will happen to me?

You will disappear, Belkiel answered with a face that seemed to say the answer couldnt be more obvious.

Then what about that kid?

I dont know. But dont you think he will explode? The current absorbed power is small. So even if he has survived well now, it would be a different story if he got all of your power.

Are you talking about him dying?

Maybe.

Ha.

Eton chuckled.

There is a legend. In the royal family.

I know. Did it say that a monster with black hair and red eyes would ruin everything? It must have been the Emperors words.

What do you think?

What?

That kid. My des cendant. Do you think he will do something like that?

Its not an impossible thing. Anyway, that kid resembles you the most, and he has your powers. And maybe

Belkiel paused for a moment.

If he has your memories along with that strength, he will definitely do it, wont he?

Eton was utterly silent at that question. What immediately came to his mind was the smell of blood. The terrible bloody smell. Thinking about it, he is still capable of killing someone even with his remaining power.

Many people had died because of him. The Emperors entourage, the priests who worshiped at the temple, the nobles

Countless lives were lost to Etons hands until Syarhwina sealed him with her own hands.

Eton recalled the last words he had said just before being sealed.

Someday.

Someday, I will come back

Everything

However, if you dont go back to Denhelder, we can delay that time.

Its all over now. It is too late to turn around. So dont think about doing anything stupid.

Stupid?

Eton stared blankly at his reflection in the teacup. Raytans face, which looked remarkably like his and Syarhwinas, flashed through his mind.

I will also try to find a way-

Belkiels words ended there. It was because Eton suddenly got up from his seat.

Eton?

I will go back now.

Did you listen to anything Ive said so far? Belkiel looked quite enraged, Ive told you! You will get nothing good there!

And what are you going to do after you go back? No, what can you do? Now, you-!

. I want to check.

What?

I wonder how hes doing now, Etons voice cracked weakly. Just Thats it.

Eton!

Thank you, Belkiel. The tea is still terribly tasteless, though.

He really said that when he hadnt even taken any sip yet. Belkiel glared at Eton, but his counterpart only gave him a faint smile.

After finishing his speech, Eton really walked towards the door. Belkiel stared at him and also stood up. Following that, he grabbed the sleeve of Etons robe.

You told me back then. You will never regret your choice.

Thats correct.

Then what about now?

Do you still have no regrets?

Eton was silent for a moment. He bit his lip and replied with an indescribable face that you couldnt tell whether he was about to laugh or cry.

I dont know.

Eton.

I dont know but I just want to check.

It was also a feeling he wasnt sure about. However, he wanted to know. How is he doing, the child who resembles Syarhwina and him. What will the ending of that child look like?

And Theres also a child who comes to my mind, Eton added.

Right now, I guess I was doing something useless again on a subject that has no power.

Were you?

You really need to change that habit.

A long time has passed but Eton was still the same. He intervened in the lives of insignificant humans and even laid his heart bare for them. He was still like that even after all the things that already happened in the past.

Belkiel let out a heavy sigh then withdrew his hand from Etons robe.

Wait here.

Why? Do you want to see me off?

Such nonsense.

With his tongue held back, Belkiel took the teacups off the table. He also carefully closed the windows and roughly tidied up any visible odds and ends.

It wasnt going to be a short journey, so he felt they had to go in a group of two.