Become A Human In Another World
ACT 4: Chapter 1 - Wake Up
It's been 4 days, but Ren still hasn't shown any sign of waking up. It made everyone there worry.
Ren was still breathing, but his heartbeat was weak. He had not even eaten or drank anything for these 4 days, making his skin look even worse.
But almost everyone still waited and accompanied Ren who was still unconscious.
On the night of the fifth day, Ren finally opened his eyes.
("Different sky~") Inner Ren when he first opened his eyes.
He wanted to wake up immediately, but his whole body was really sick, like being stabbed by thousands of knives all over his bones and joints. Finally he undoed the intention to move his body, and just tried to glance around.
("They all?") Ren was a little confused when he saw the people around him.
Suzu, Edna, Thui, Aina, even Kurls were also waiting for Ren, in a sleeping position while sitting half-conscious of Kurls.
("Is that so? I'm in Furyuun, huh?") Ren asked inwardly while taking a breath. He looked at the sky, but after that he closed his eyes.
A few moments later, she was crying.
Given what happened in Ronia, given that she can't do anything, given that she will meet Suzy and Aina.
Considering he's running away.
("In this case, how could I possibly have the face to meet all of them?!!") ren shouted in his heart.
He tried to activate the water magic, but that did not happen. It was like something was binding him, canceling the process of making his magic.
("I really can't use magic anymore?") Ren drew a brief conclusion.
He thought that his magic ability had also been sealed along with his cursed ability. Though, what Kei sealed was only Ren's ability to control the natural element, but his magic power remained.
But since Ren was not thinking clearly now, he thought that Kei was returning him back to being a normal human, without magic or anything terrible.
("I have to get away from them all. If I want them to live quietly, if I want them to live happily. I have to get away from their lives.") Ren thought with a slight smile, looking up at the sky with a blank stare.
It was hard to be Ren's decision.
He will change his personality. He will show that he is okay in front of his family, so that he can go and stay away for a while.
***
"Rin!!!" Suzu screamed happily when she saw Ren had woken up the next day. He helps her sit down, so she can drink or eat.
Circumstances instantly became chaotic, when news of Ren's realization spread. Many people want to visit Ren now, but now it is limited to his family and the mayor.
"I'm fine, Suzu. You must have known," Ren took a breath.
"You must have heard it all from Edna's sister. Sorry, that's all true. I was really stupid to give my mother to the Church. And until now I couldn't forgive myself" Ren said softly.
Suzu fell silent. He can't argue anything.
"Even if I cry and lament everything, it won't change things. It just makes mom sad there." continued Ren again.
Kurls and Edna slightly smiled after hearing that. They think that Ren can get through this well.
Though Ren's heart still screamed tormented.
"So, what are you gonna do now, Ren?" asked Kurls who was still crossing her arms, standing from a distance.
"I? I'll probably go around the world alone after this. As Kei once said, I am too narrow in seeing the world. I want to know more about this world. Moreover, I'm still 12 years here,"
"I'm going back to Furyuun, in about 2 years. You don't have to worry about me. I will also send a letter once every few months." continued Ren.
Everyone there looked confused, except Edna. He seemed to have guessed this.
"Then, what are you going to tell the others? The others won't allow you, you know!" rice is now in the conversation.
"Like I'm going to go sniffing just like that. I wouldn't be like that! I'll stay here, maybe for a month. And also, my body now can't even be moved. With that period of time, I can definitely convince them." Ren said as he blinked one eye.
The room was instantly filled with a small laugh from Ren's behavior just now.
"You're a big boy, too. In 3 years, you're about to enter your adult age. How long do you want to go?" ask Rice again.
"I? I want to see, and maybe I'll come back when Suzu and Edna want to get into the Advanced Academy. Naturally, I want to enter the Advanced Academy as well with the two of you. You guys just reply to my message or whatever, I'll be right back." replied Ren with a happy face.
Ren has an always-on [Poker Face] skill, making his true heart covered by a thick mask on his face.
But no one realized that.
"Ahh, that's right. I also have to get into the Academy as well, huh?" edna date.
The others simply smiled, as did Kurls who was observing Ren's expression. And Suzu also looks better.
"But, Ren," Suzu began to hesitate.
"Didn't you feel vengeance for the Church? I remember you hated them so much. Coupled with this incident, I'm sure you hate them so much. Are you silent about taking revenge on them alone? And that's your goal to go alone?" suzu asked critically.
Actually everyone expected that a little, but no one dared to say it. Everyone just chose silence rather than ruin the atmosphere.
Hearing that, the smile on Ren's face loosened, changing with a dark expression under his eyes.
"I can't say that I've forgotten all that and have no grudge against them...." Ren stopped for a moment.
"But I won't be able to fight them with this kind of ability. I've seen how terrifying the strength of the Seven Knights is, even Edna's own sister became a witness~" Ren turned his head towards Edna.
Edna nodded confirming that.
"And I must remember, I am only human. I cannot exceed my limits. Investigating and fighting it all is taboo as it seems." Ren continued.
Everyone had bitter expressions, hearing Ren's explanation, until suddenly
BRAKK!!!
"Ouch!!! Why are you pushing!!!"
"I'm sorry, chief!!! I was curious because I couldn't hear what Ren said, so I thought about hearing it coming closer.." One of the children answered.
"Yes right! It would be unfair if only Thui and Aina heard everything!!" now the others answer.
"We're curious too!!" there's a song that's sounding now.
Everyone in the room looked at each other, before finally glancing at Ren as his final move.
Ren at least understood, and slightly coughed.
"Uhum! What are you doing here?!!" ren said half-screaming.
"Yah!"
"You can't eavesdrop like that!" Suzu squinted her eyes, trying to tease the child. But, all the children were just smiling as if nothing had happened.
Ren who saw that was all smiling. It was not a fake smile, but a real smile.
"How could I possibly sacrifice them all for my revenge? That's impossible." whispered Ren quietly, who probably wouldn't have sounded anyone.
"Rin? Did you say something?" suzu's ears that an elf could hear because she was the closest one.
Ren was a little surprised, but just smiled mockingly.
"none. Yep. Nothing." he replied.