Against the Inevitable Destiny
Chapter 23 - You have to take responsibility

[The next day, Laboratory MV ]

“How was the result?”

“Young master, the energy needed does not make sense, even for Eternite energy though.”

"Is it so.. what if we use all of the Eternite Energy that is here, how long can its users last?"

"10 minutes, that's the longest. Once his energy was depleted, the armor would begin to suck up the life energy of its user."

"So yes, for now, let's focus our research on his armor only. Arrange for the attack to have better time efficiency, and also change some parts to make it easier to use."

"Understand me, young master."

Everyone left the room, except Maya.

……

Okay, you guys might be wondering what I'm doing.

Well, I was checking out some reports about the research at MV Laboratory before I left for school. One of those reports was about the armor that was in the secret room.

I asked my grandfather for permission to do this research, and he allowed it, noting that this research would be kept secret. He said that it was still not time to expose the equipment.

Even if the world knew about the armor's side effects, the few “mad” who had the authority would definitely force the Akaasa family to mass-make the armor, even if it had to sacrifice someone.

‘every life has its own meaning’that's what Ryoma once said.

Honestly speaking, the Akaasa family is very much against sacrificing one person to save many. If we agree, then sooner or later our family will be forced to sacrifice ourselves, for the sake of the world.

And when it comes to our loved ones, it would be unanimous to us that their lives are truly unworthy of being sacrificed for the benefit of the world.

Of course, that does not mean we will betray or sacrifice the world for personal gain. We also have our own pride, we would rather die than have to be such immoral humans.

What we don't want is to be forced to sacrifice our family just for someone else.

Our family is a selfish family, that's right, we don't deny it. However, even if we were selfish then what?

Each individual has his own responsibilities, including life.

If you want to live, then fight, be strong.

If you are weak, you will die.

If you die, don't blame anyone else.

Because,

If you are strong, you will survive.

Moreover, even if we were selfish wouldn't our selfish process have saved so many people?

Think about it, please,

Ryoma makes a lot of sophisticated equipment so that his family can continue to exist. As a result, the earth can survive.

Grandfather kept fighting so that we (his family) could live a quiet life. As a result, the world remains safe.

My parents, they did a lot of research that even Ruler-class monsters feared. It was all done just for me. As a result, the world can fight.

They are selfish, but their selfishness has made this earth last.

Of course, we won't call ourselves heroes because we know the reason we fight.

However, once we contribute to the world, we should not be selfish.

After all, we and you are the same, we are human.

……

Well, enough of the bullshit.

Regarding the confidentiality of this research, I'm not too worried. Those who are here are trustworthy people.

Of course, even though I was confident enough, I still had some precautions in order for this not to leak outwards.

And if this becomes the worst, then the Akaasa family is also not a weak family that can be pushed just like that.

"Riyu, you don't have to rush."

"I know it's just.." (sighs) "Well, there's no need to talk about this."

I turned to Maya then nodded my head a few times.

"You look beautiful today, Maya. I think this dress is better for you."

"Even though I am pleased with your praise, but do not expect me to let you go."

"Uh."

"Well, this week you've been really troubled not little Riyu. Even yesterday you left me, telling me to come to this lab alone. I'm really hurt, you know.”

“......”

“If there had been a man teasing me, I might have cut him off to release my stress."

'Shocking, really scary, anyone help me.'

"Uh.. That's, um, well you know, you're familiar with this lab. So I thought-"

"Silent little Riyu."

"O-okay."

How frightening. I can't fight him.

Well, actually I was the one at fault, especially for leaving her in the car.

"I actually want to punish you this time.”

“(Glup).”

“However, since you are currently tired, I will release you just for today."

(Sighs) Thank goodness, at least I survived, but why only for today? What about tomorrow?

Well, I leave it to myself in the future. Good luck to the future Ryu.

“Ehem, I won't do it again.”

“Good then, because if you do it again, I will bury you alive in the simulation room with zero percent pain resistance.”

Maya said with a cold tone, dark eyes, and terrifying.

"(Swallowing spit)"

"Well today, I'm in a good mood. Besides, there's something I want to talk about."

I turned my head up and saw her expression that turned carefree then became quite serious.

"....."

"Young master, I want to resign as your servant."

I was just in a daze for a while and then smiled.

"Isn't that a good thing.”

“What do you mean good thing? Do you really intend to expel me?”

Before I could continue, Maya cut him off with a cold face.

‘What's wrong with this woman. Isn't he too fickle today?’

“No no. I mean, that's good because you can pursue what you want, and right, you do deserve to pursue all that.”

“......”

“I know you had an appointment with my parents, but now, I'm an adult. I can take care of myself. Besides, you are like a big brother to me and my parents must have considered you as their child.”

The atmosphere became quiet when I finished speaking. Maybe it's because we talked about my parents? or maybe not.

Well at least, this is not an awkward silence or anything. It's a pretty comfortable silence, or maybe, just me thinking that way.

For Maya, the reason she was silent might be a little different. It was because he looked like he was thinking about something.

"Riyu, do you still remember your promise back then?"

A promise? Did I ever do that?

Okay, stop joking.

I know what he's talking about. It was a promise in the past. However, hadn't I answered him in the past, was he still afraid?

"Is it about me being with you always? Of course, I remember. And like I said, I will. Even if your identity is revealed, the Akaasa Family, including me, will not abandon you."

"You must take responsibility for your words back then."

???

Why are his words a little wrong. Anybody, does anyone know, what happened to this woman?

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