Seventh Reincarnation
Contract With Restia

"Ars, slow down!"

Restia complained because the speed of their movements was too fast, she could not even open her eyes due to the pressure of the wind.

Hearing that, Ars slowed his speed slightly, but every time he jumped, the ground he stepped on would form a crater and his figure was invisible to the naked eye.

In just a few minutes, he had left the Zoldia Kingdom. Ars did not stop and continued to move forward.

Feeling helpless, Restia hugged Ars tightly like a koala so as not to fall.

(It's not the reunion I expected) He was uncomfortable considering Ars' reaction to Areishia's death.

(What feeling is this... My chest feels tight.).

Restia had no idea where this feeling came from. Without him knowing, Ars no longer jumps.

"Where is this?"

In the quiet forest where the moonlight shone on the leaves, Restia saw a clear lake in front of her.

"How long will you hold me?"

Ars' voice was heard in Restia's ear.

"It's our first meeting in two years, you treated me so coldly, Ars."

"Here you go, my mood's not good."

Seeing him refuse to let go, Ars held up Restia with one hand and placed it on his shoulder.

"Woah, you don't know how to treat a woman gently." Restia hugged Ars' head so he wouldn't fall.

Ars did not respond to his teasing, he walked further into the forest.

Perhaps because of the bloodthirsty aura to him, no wild animal would dare to approach Ars.

Animals have sharper instincts than humans, they can sense Ars is very dangerous and rush away from him.

Restia also knew Ars' mood was not good, so he did not tease him and was obedient.

After 30 minutes of walking, the two found a hidden cave. Then Ars entered the cave.

"What are you doing here?" Restia asked as she jumped down.

"Exile." Answer Ars is short.

"Don't tell me the death of the Holy Queen makes you want to become a hermit and avoid worldly things? Ars, don't do anything stupid! Human life is short, don't waste your time doing this silly act!”

Restia thinks Areishia's death traumatized Ars into wanting to live alone for the rest of his life.

"It seems, you misunderstood me, Restia. First, I am not human and my life span is infinite. Second, the reason I went into seclusion to recover my true strength."

Ars' chest shone, and his Inner Physique appeared, which illuminated the darkness of the cave.

"Itu—"

Restia's pupils shrunk. As a high-level Dark Spirit, he felt weak and helpless before an Inner Physique that contained sacred power beyond anything he had ever seen. Even he was certain, Lord Elemental Light Alexandros was no purer than the thing in front of him.

"Who are you, Ars..."

Restia looked at him with a complicated look. Unfortunately, Ars no longer cared about it and entered meditation with the Holy Sword stuck beside him.

"Haaa... Now what am I supposed to do? I have nowhere to go."

Sitting in a corner of the cave, Restia hugged her knees and thought about the future.

...

The world would still revolve even without the presence of the Demon King and the Holy Queen.

5 years later.

In the spring, Restia sat at the door of the cave and enjoyed the beauty of the blooming flowers. Looking back, he saw Ars still maintaining a meditative position.

"He's really not human... He had not eaten or drank for several years. Apparently, he doesn't need food like humans."

15 Years later.

In the summer, Restia supported her face with her hands and focused her attention on Ars.

"Hey, Ars, how much longer are you going to meditate? I'm lonely, you know!"

He poked his cheek hoping to get a response. However, Ars was like a stone statue and did not react. Restia even suspected the man would die if not for him still breathing.

"Sigh~... You're a bad guy, you're ignoring me. But why... Why can't I leave you?"

30 Years later.

"How long is he going to lock himself up in a cave?"

Picking fruits on the tree, Restia returns to the cave, hoping Ars will wake up and eat the food prepared by him. Most fruits will rot because no one will eat them.

50 Years later.

In the winter, Restia lit a fire in the cave, she did this so Ars wouldn't get cold. After all, he did not know if the other party really possessed such an infinite lifespan as he claimed.

"May this make you warmer."

Restia used her black wings to wrap around Ars's body.

"I hope you wake up soon, Ars. I'm lonely without you."

Closing his eyes, he hugged her tightly.

The cave was silent, only the sound of fire burning wood and a cold wind coming in from the cave door.

Suddenly, Ars opened his eyes after 50 years of meditation.

"It took me 50 years to recover Rinnegan, my luck is unreliable."

"crs! Finally, you wake up!"

Hearing that voice, Restia opened her eyes. His face showed excitement.

"Your eyes..."

As he looked into his eyes, he was astonished to see the change in Ars's eyes. It was not the blood red with the three tomoe as before, but rather a ripple pattern that spread throughout the eyeball.

"Thank you for accompanying me, Restia." Ars speaks softly.

Despite entering meditation, Ars did not break his perception of the outside world. He could feel all of Restia's treatment of him.

Honestly, his heart was very touched. If it wasn't for Areishia who had filled his heart, Ars would have fallen in love with Restia.

"Stupid stupid fool! You're a mean, cruel, heartless man! You let me wait 50 years!"

Restia hit Ars' chest without much energy, that's how to vent his complaints all along.

"You should just go and leave me. There's no need for you to suffer all this time..." Ars feels guilty.

Restia looked up at Ars eyes seriously.

"Hey, Ars, make me your contracted Spirit."

"No need, you have Solomon's tools. We're free, we don't need to be tied to anyone anymore." Ars shook his head and refused.

In fact, Ars does not need to rely on Spirit to gain power. After all, his strength had already been greatly mastered, there was no need to establish a contract with the Spirit.

Right now, he had managed to recover 22% of his true strength, and the cracks on the Inner Physique gradually disappeared.

"Don't you say you're not from this world? Take me away from this world, I want to be with you and get the chance to go to different worlds. There's no place for me in this world, it's better to be with you, isn't it?"

Restia's grip on Ars's outfit became stronger. If rejected, he would most likely run away and cry.

"Alright, don't regret it in the future."

Considering Restia accompanied for 50 years, Ars could not bear to refuse his request.

(Let's say he's my travel buddy. It was nice to have someone accompany my eternity)

Then, the two of them immediately entered into a contract.

A crescent-shaped Spirit Seal appeared on the back of Ars' hand, while Restia transformed into a Vorpal Sword that displayed refined splendor.

Straight sword for one-handed use.

It brings admiration for its beauty to the person who sees it, but leaves an unpleasant impression.

"It's time to resurrect Areishia."

The Vorpal sword in Ars' hand disappeared, he let Restia stay in the Spirit Seal for a while.

"Areishia we'll meet soon."

Filled with anticipation, Ars made a hand print.

"Rinne Tensei no Jutsu (Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique)."

The next instant, from within the ground appeared the King of Hell. However, nothing happened.

"WHY!!!"

Ars's angry shout was heard by everyone in the Ordesian Empire.