I’m Not That Kind of Talent - Chapter 351

351. Later story (5)

“Why do they say there is a tree in Esperanes that grants wishes? “I don’t think it would be a bad idea to pray for the child’s safety there.”

At some point, rumors began to spread about a tree that granted wishes.

Of course, there is a high possibility that it is a superstition, but I wonder if parents do it because they don’t know about it. It’s all just sincerity and heart. Since earnestness can sometimes work miracles, there is no harm in doing so.

“Besides, Esperanes is the safest place among all the regions in the human world, right? “It would be very suitable for raising children.”

“You…”

“Why why?”

What did I do wrong?

The member, startled by Cleter’s gaze staring at me, slowly takes a step back. Cleter followed the figure with his eyes and muttered as if he was truly surprised.

“You didn’t have any thoughts at all?”

“What are you bastard?!”

You’ve been looking at me like that all this time, right?!

The member ran wild, but no one paid attention to him. The attention of others was already focused on Cleter, who continued speaking.

“Let’s do as he says.”

I know that the ‘child’ he’s talking about doesn’t just mean this child who exists with us right now.

Since the claim was not wrong, there was no reason not to follow it.

“It’s clear that Esperanes is safe. Because of that, there are many people who risk their lives trying to cross the mountain range, and there are rumors that even if they do cross it, they will no longer be accepted because they have already accommodated too many people…” That is not a problem

.

Cletor grinned and looked around at his colleagues.

“You can just sneak in there, right?”

“yes!”

“Let’s go now!!”

Smuggling into the country is easy.

The Lofty mercenaries took the direction of the road.

***

The half-mad members of the Lofty Knights thought about this not long after being forced to separate from Deon Hardt.

‘Why on earth was it moved?’

They were originally people who didn’t take care of anything and lost things often, but when they were forcibly moved by the 11th Corps commander, they clearly had an amulet given to them by Deon Hardt.

How could we treat them so carelessly when the captain cared for their safety? Clearly, everyone had one.

‘why?’

I couldn’t understand.

Wasn’t this an amulet that blocks magic? It’s strange that we’ve seen that magic doesn’t work on them until then.

‘…Now that I think about it, when the captain gave me this amulet, he didn’t say that it would block magic.’

As I gradually looked back on the past, the doubts were resolved little by little.

[Captain, what is this?]

[A talisman that makes the battle conditions between you and the demons somewhat similar]

This was a different type of talisman. In fact, when I had fights with other demons in the demon world, I thought it was easier to deal with them than before.

Then, before ordering the 11th Corps commander to move, he ordered us to remove our epaulettes…

‘…there was an amulet in the epaulettes.’

The amulet that prevented magic was contained in the epaulet.

Funny enough, my first thought when I found out was ‘I’m glad.’ This does not mean that we are saying ‘dissolution’ or ‘this is where our relationship ends’.

Of course, even if I had said it that way, nothing would have changed.

“Is this the tree?”

“It definitely feels like something strange.”

“I guess I just need to make a wish now… but how should I make a wish? “Can I lie down?”

“Weren’t you putting your palms together?”

“Shouldn’t you bow your head?”

“Shut up and your heart is important, so do whatever you want, whether you lie down or bow your head. … Baby, you can stay still, so just eat these cookies and wait.”

…I am both happy and sad that he knowingly and unknowingly took measures to ensure our safety.

So, the Lofty mercenaries who managed to sneak into Esperanes and stood in front of the Tree of Rumors prayed earnestly.

If you really get my wish…

God bless the child who is alive and has to live.

And to the shameful child who left first… please give him rest.

***

“I think you might be a little worried.”

Lofty Knights Lofty Mercenaries.

The name ‘Lofty’ is not well known to the public as they are usually called the Order of Murderous Demons, so it is not completely understandable to use it as is, but it is also not a suitable decision for a new start. Even if the general public doesn’t know, some people in power probably know.

But Remember spoke calmly.

“Still, those in power can’t afford to mess with them, so you don’t have to worry too much. There are too many other things to worry about to even worry about those who live quietly as a mercenary group. Moreover, there is someone secretly protecting me from behind.”

This old man assures me.

And Remember was silent for a moment. Perhaps because he was mentioning familiar people, another familiar person came to mind, so he hesitated, uncharacteristically, and then spoke carefully.

“…I’m just saying this out of curiosity.”

The child who slyly entered the mansion, snooped around, and tried to learn as much as he could is a sight to behold.

A young man who was so perspicacious and so naturally affectionate that he was nominated to be the next butler. Remember asked a question even though he knew there would be no answer in the end.

“Dan… have you met him?”

How are you?

It’s even more disturbing because there is no body or grave. As if looking back at the face of a child who was like another grandchild, the slightly distorted eyes created small wrinkles, and then a bitter smile appeared as if it had always been like that.

“I don’t know if you remember the den top he built. Do you know what the name at the top means?”

Perhaps you just took it to mean that it was a ‘den’ to support the course of disaster. Of course it’s not wrong. However, it must have been meant that way at first.

but.

“If you look at the word itself, ‘den’ also has the meaning of a cozy hideaway where you can rest comfortably.”

Remember, who had watched Deon Hardt for a long time and learned about Dan while teaching him, knew.

The longer he went to the Demon World and spent time with Deon Hart, the more the meaning of ‘Den Top’ gradually changed for Dan.

How can we push this person who is hanging on the edge of a cliff and barely holding on to his life any further?

It was clearly visible that he was just trying to stay alive until he finished his unfinished work, so he must have flinched from the danger.

“…If I had paid a little more attention, it would have been possible to operate in that direction, but perhaps because I left without learning everything, I couldn’t. “I have a lot of regrets.”

It was good to have the driving force to support Deon Hardt’s actions, but what he needed most at the time was a place where he could rest for a while.

Dan Danang could have been a haven for Deonhardt, who would not be able to easily enter the human world through any means other than invasion, but since Dan only knew how to use everything in an offensive direction, he would not have had a clue how to operate in this direction.

“Still… I wanted you to know that he also did something for you.”

Although we failed to create a ‘safe haven’, we succeeded in creating an ‘escape route’.

Remember tried something a few times, then gave up and lowered his gaze, remembering the top where he had tried other things.

“Among the things the top has done, there are some to support you when you want to give up and run away.”

He acted like he would never tolerate something like that, but then he said he was preparing for everything.

Of course, all of this disappeared like a sandcastle under the orders of Deonhardt, who used the top as a tool and discarded it.

A calm voice whose emotions could not be read came out with the purpose of the words.

“So, if you meet me, I hope you don’t scold me too much.”

Even though he may have been a bit selfish and hateful, he eventually gave his heart to you.

“…that’s the end of the story.”

I got up and left my seat.

“I don’t know when I’ll be back. Instead, let me tell you my destination: I’m going back to Esperanes. There was a rumor that there was a wish-granting tree there, and I thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea to visit my hometown for the first time in a while to check for myself.”

Actually, I think praying for the rest of the young people who left will put my mind at ease.

Remember gave a half-hearted smile and immediately turned his back.

***

Meanwhile, Ed, who had left the place, stood blankly and faced Hien, who came with flowers.

As if this wasn’t a new situation, Ed looked at the other person and the surroundings in a familiar way and frowned slightly. A blunt voice continued.

“…What about Eiga?”

I thought we were together.

“I went to the devil’s tomb.”

“Ah… even though I said it wasn’t necessary…”

“Because the Demon King’s tomb is in the demon world. “Coming and going is work, so I would have wanted to help.”

“…okay.”

I guess it’s because they want to ease my burden.

It reminds me of the incubus who tried to help in various ways under the name of ‘friend’. Ed was already impressed by the way he was waving his hands with a mischievous smile, so he shook his head.

“Anyway…”

My gaze lowered slightly and landed on a small bouquet of flowers.

“You brought flowers when you were making the grave, and you brought flowers again this time.”

“Oh, it’s a different flower this time. Since it’s not a funeral, I don’t think there’s any need to bring chrysanthemums. In fact, I almost died at that time…”

“Well, I guess I came here covered in wounds.”

They say that humans have a culture of leaving white chrysanthemums at funerals, and they were caught searching the human world for flowers. Even so, antipathy toward demons was at an extremely high level, so it was natural that humans would go out of their way to kill him.

In reality, he returned in a half-dead state.

“I’m telling you now, but if it weren’t for Ben back then, you would definitely have died.”

“So, instead of going deep into the human world, I brought a different kind of flower…” “

…Normally, I don’t move around like that and just hide quietly… No, that’s okay.”

Even if I say it, my mouth only hurts.

This incubus is quite stubborn and won’t even listen to it. Actually, when he was the next corps commander, he made eye contact with me and said what he wanted to say, so what more do I need to say?

‘As expected, this guy is not in his right mind either.’

I sighed deeply.

I remember the day we built Deon’s tomb. To be exact, Hien of that day.

…What was most shocking at the time was that, even in such a situation, he managed to hold the flower in his arms without any damage. Not only Ben, but even I, who was always tickling him, was at a loss for words.

When I thought about that time, my heart inevitably softened and my voice became more relaxed.

“What is that flower?”

“It’s called a briar.”

“okay?”

“Your flower language is… just a moment.”

He just picked up the flowers he saw…

Without even asking, Hien was looking through the book he was carrying next to him.

As he was flipping through the plant encyclopedia of the human world that he found in the warehouse of Orel, the former commander of the 5th Corps, he spoke with a bright smile as if he had found what he was looking for.

“It’s solitude and longing for family.”

Um… may I give you this….

“…I think there are other types of roses mixed in besides the wild roses.”

“Ah, this is a flower that Deon liked when he was alive.”

The same type that bloomed at Cruel Hart’s grave.

I remember that the language of the flower was probably ‘youth without regrets.’

“…okay. It doesn’t matter what it is, but there are passengers now, so let’s wait a little bit…”

…I’m out.

Ed sensed a presence and looked around. Silver-blue eyes met our gaze.

“Have you finished your business?”

“yes. “Thank you for your consideration.”

“It’s natural, so there’s no need to be thankful.”

“I’m glad you said that. And the next one…oh.”

Remember’s eyes softened when he saw Hien.

“Long time no see.”