Become A Human In Another World
ACT 3: Chapter 31 - Diary and the Strange Girl
We left Conia village as soon as I regained consciousness. I remember that I just met the guy from the cult. I also remember the woman carrying the terrible big scythe.
But I also really lost my emotions here.
Most importantly, the three of us immediately went to the capital as soon as possible. Mother's disease is the main thing here.
In addition, I also heard stories from Edna's sister, that she completely forgot who I was then, and that mother reminded her. I didn't believe it at first, but mom added to it.
"Edna told me who she was" said mother. It's a little weird, because even I forgot who I was when I woke up.
Only the mother is aware of it, is this the bond of mother and child? That was amazing.
I kept hiding my revenge on Gordo that night against either Edna's sister or my mother. I don't want to worry them.
But there's one thing I kept tight shut.
I met the person who was in Furyuun first, the person with the mysterious green spear.
And as expected, he was with the High Priest there. And I'm also sure, the High Priest is what raised me.
"Ren Larvest!" I was a little surprised then, when my real name was called out loud.
I was practicing magic on the riverbank back then, so I wasn't prepared for anything. But this guy is really terrible. He was not detected by me at all. It showed a much different level of strength to me.
"Who are you?!" I didn't lower my dagger and sword, keep watch.
"Well, call me Kei. I'm the same person as you, so put down your gun. It really makes me uncomfortable" the man said with a laugh.
He floated slowly, descended and finally stood before me.
It's true, he doesn't have any killing intent or hatred, but even I can eliminate him like this as well. Oops! I'm starting to have a hard time trusting people. But what can I do, he saved me first.
"First of all, I thank you very much for saving me and Furyuun back then. I don't know what would have happened if you weren't there at the time." I bowed my body, saluted.
He looks a little confused. Don't tell me he's forgotten? No, right?
"Ahh, that. Alright. That's not important. I don't like stale and formal language. So don't use that anymore, and I'll get straight to the point too" he said as he began to sit down.
His face was serious. Is this about me killing Gordo after that? Does that make him unhappy? I have to keep my attitude!
"Don't use Wrath-related skills anymore" he said briefly.
Eh? He said "Wrath"? Why would he know? It was a powerful skill, but using it would give me a huge curse.
This guy, does he know anything?
"I can tell by your face, you're asking, right? I know you used that skill yesterday, from your body covered in bandages. That must be Holy Water, which you put all over your body, right?"
"I also know that you killed a man named Gordo, and ran away from the woman carrying Schyte. So technically I know what you're doing" he said calmly.
Ugh, I can't deny the word he said. All I can do now is shut up.
"You must be asking, why would I know? That was because back then you used a skill related to "Wrath". It was directly connected to me, so I could tell whatever you were doing if you used that skill." he smiled wryly.
Whatisit? Isn't there no privacy here? But let. Looks like he got a bad impact there, looks like he doesn't like it too much.
"I know everything related to your anger, so I let you currently take revenge on Cult. I won't interfere either."
"But great power, there's got to be a payoff, you know? You might just think it's just happening in your body that's cursed. But the reality is not so." he said as he threw a small knife in his hand
It seems like this person knows a lot, I will decide after hearing the story. It's safer for me that way too.
"It doesn't just give a curse. It also took away the memory of the person using it." he released the blade, and flew it straight, breaking a stone.
A memory? I think I know this. I kind of forgot what happened that night, so this is why?
"Not only that, the whereabouts of the person wearing it will also be erased, just like the people's memories of him. In other words, your existence, Ren Larvest will be eliminated from this world. Everyone won't know who Ren Larvest is." he explained at length.
Th-that's right, it's really something terrible. I never knew there were such side effects. That explains all the strange events that happened yesterday.
Silence colored the place. He seems to have finished telling me.
"You're telling me this like you've really experienced it. I'm a nonbeliever before I see anything, you know?" I tried to push him.
"Yes. Because I've experienced it before" he said quickly.
Ugh, has he experienced it?
"H-hey! Means you also have-" said I stopped by his sharp gaze.
"You don't need to know more. I won't stand in the way of what you want to do either. But I have to warn you." she came closer, looking me deep into my eyes.
"Don't deal too much with the Cult or the Church" he whispered in my ear.
After which, he disappeared like dust blowing in the wind.
***
"This diary has long been a novel." I closed my notebook and put it in my inventory.
We arrived in Ronia. And my condition has somewhat gone. At least, we are not met with any more danger on the way.
I was also curious about the state of Aina and the others in Furyuun city.
Honestly, the words from yesterday made me a little worried.
Because indeed, my next goal is to go to church to meet people who say they can heal mom.
Suppose I could control the possessed symptoms with my dark magic, I would do it! And also, I taught Brother Edna to be able to use [Sanctuary], but as I expected, it won't go so easily.
Unlike in Conia village, I move during the day. I want to go to the Guild, it's just that I have no business there.
And I heard, the Adventurers in this town are a little bit horrible, said the gatekeeper.
Maybe I can get into the Guild if I use the "Nier the Adventurer" form". But I want to reduce my fake identity involvement with "Ren Larvest". There could be people who notice, that where there is Ren, there is Nier or Shinigami. That would be troublesome.
BRUKK!!!
A woman with a big hat and blonde hair hit me. I have avoided it a little. Is this a new scam technique?
No-no. From the looks of it, he was the one being, wasn't he? Moreover, he also brought some alchemy-like items.
"A-a-ahh! Pardon me! I-I have to go!" he said while packing his things.
I couldn't just stand by, so I helped get it done. He seemed to be in a bit of a hurry, so he stuffed his items originally.
"Hey! Have you seen the princess?"
"Oi oi! Aki knows you're guards, but don't hit my shop floor!" I heard a little commotion there.
It made the woman in front of me panic, and leave immediately. But because he was too panicked his big hat that covered most of his face fell off. He didn't think about it and just ran.
The commotion still continued to occur as people in army clothes entered one by one into several shops.
"Ahh, this must be it, right?" I assure you in my heart.
This must be an event to help the woman, right? Usually, this is something that will relate to the big thing.
That way, I immediately picked up the wide hat he dropped earlier, then tried to look for it.
At least, if he's in a new difficult thing I'll come.
"Ahh, don't go right!! Uhh, especially there! Uhh!! Hufft just good!" I made a fuss myself when I saw him walking past the guards from the roof of the house. It's really stressful, you know!
Oops! I was too busy myself, so now I have to help her.
The surroundings were now full of guards, so it was almost impossible for him to get out of this situation.
"Eh?!" he was a little surprised when I went down next to him and put a wide hat on his head.
"Honey, where are we after this? I'll take you anywhere. Don't you have any special wishes?" I touched her shoulder after putting on the hat. Even though this is just acting, I dare not embrace it to know!
"Sa-sa-sa-sad?!!! Wh-Who are you?! Don't don't you, you're a criminal?!" he said half screaming.
"Aahaha! You like to joke!" i laugh.
"It's quick if you don't want to get caught, tell me your goal and we're out of here. I'm sorry, but in the meantime this is our disguise! Also, be afraid and hide behind me if you meet the guards. Try to overdo it." I whispered as I aligned my face with her. Of course his face is next to mine.
He just nodded, then said his goal. Kino Forest, a forest in the south of the capital. Eh wait! That's too far, isn't it? We are now in District 6, which is east of the city!
Yahh, stop. At least, let's get out of town first. Even if it's further away, it's at least safer to do that.
"Hey son! Have you ever seen this guy's put?!" a soldier came near me.
And anyways! You just mentioned the princess, didn't you? And you immediately replaced it with this guy, right?!!
But the woman next to me immediately hid behind me, and slightly peeked with her legs slightly shaking. What an amazing acting. He seems talented!
"Ahh, forgive me, uncle warrior! I don't think I've ever seen it. And a person as beautiful as her, must be quick for me to recognize her!" I said scratching my head.
The soldier nodded, then slightly turned to the woman behind me.
"Eh, what's the matter with this woman?! What's she-"
"Sorry, uncle. My wife has a bit of trauma with soldiers, so she really can't deal with soldiers. He always faints when he's dealing with you."
"That's why I want to take him out of town while the soldiers are here a lot. Again, I'm sorry." I bowed my head.
The soldier's face was a little troubled hearing it, then retreated unbending his intentions.
"Well, everyone has their own problems. Besides, is it okay to say that there is a beautiful person in front of your wife? Will there be a war tonight?" the soldier said a little teasing me.
I glanced back, I had already seen her blushing face and she was pinned to my back. It seems he is no longer strong.
"I have a variety of ways. If he refuses to do it, I can just push him straight into bed and do it. Tomorrow I can say: "sorry I missed" so!" I said whispering in the soldier's ear and showing my thumb.
I'm sure the one he's behind me heard a little bit too, so he's really as red as a tomato right now.
"Ha ha ha! You right! All righty! I seem to be in the way, so go ahead." she let me through. Hufft is really lucky!
We got through it before he realized anything.
"Wait!" he yelled. Wh-acha!! Did I just say the flag is finally back?