Chapter 83: Junk food spree
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Grandbell's family's last member's mansion was attacked. Asteria’s body was found all burned down to coal. The suspect for the crime was the Scythe, a power named Asuna, who was secretly a member of the Revolutionary group. After Asteria’s death, the responsibility of taking care of Springwood city goes to the family of Redgrave.
Thousands of people came to visit Astria’s funeral. Thousands of flowers were offered in the burned-down house.
The motivation of Asuna is still vague and the knights search for her.
Thus, said in the newspaper.
That’s how everything was presented to the public. Aster, in the end, was remembered as a kind-hearted girl whose sole purpose was to protect the weak.
I know she has done many terrible things and killed lots of people. In the depths of my heart, I would like to remember her as a kind-hearted girl too, just like everyone.
Overthinking about it would be useless.
There is no way I could revert in time.
I folded the newspaper and looked at the passing scenery from the train window. Right now, I’m on my way back to the Royal capital city to attend a meeting concerning a special mission.
At the party, she told me that it was about retrieving the ship. According to the folded paper, she also wants to deploy people to execute Audrey.
Seems like this special mission is dedicated to killing every remnant left after Princess Noah’s death.
Even though I killed Princess Noah almost half a year ago. She’s still affecting the things happening around me.
Audrey is one of Princess Noah’s right hands. She had the same ideals as her.
She wanted to press a reset bottom in this world. Committing g******e. Killing all people except the chosen ones.
How am I going to stop her? How am I going to stop her without killing her? I want Audrey to understand that her doing is wrong and has turned into a new leaf.
“Next stop… Royal capital… I repeat… Next stop… Royal capital.”
I’m already here.
“The royal capital outer district is back to normal…”
Turning my head around, I feel like nothing has happened. When I left before, this land was in a complete mess. Buildings are fixed and concrete roads are replaced. Not to mention, some places are completely new, like the park and the train station.
“I thought I was in a different city.”
“Hahahaha… It looks completely different. I was angry at first, but after a few days I realized that this was the best way to get away from the tragedy.”
Who is this guy suddenly sprouting beside me like a mushroom?
“Did I start you? Apologize for that… The name is Kyle. I'm one of the train engineers. Right now I’m just having some of my relaxing break looking at the people passing by.”
Move on from the tragedy.
The previous place had lots of memories of the victims. Presenting them with something new might be the right idea.
But memories are important. I think memories are not meant to be forgotten easily.
“Are you a visitor? Please enjoy the new outer district… There is a festival later.”
“Festival!”
My eyes glimmered after hearing the old man.
A festival was held for the grand reopening of the outer district.
Small colored flags span along the streets. Marching bands playing joyful music. There are lots of stalls around the streets. From games to food stalls. Everything is here. Sales of magic items and adventuring items.
Everyone is smiling as if nothing had happened.
Looked at the folded paper again. I rechecked the time of the gathering. Written on the paper… It said that the gathering would happen in a coffee shop located on the outskirts of the Royal capital. The meeting will be at 8:00 PM sharp tonight.
It's just morning today, there is still plenty of time to play around.
“Mister, give me three skewers please!”
“Coming, young lady!”
I paid the mister and took the skewers. I immediately put one into my mouth. With one mouth full of bites, I nearly choked. I ran to the stall selling juice drinks and tried my best to say that I needed some juice.
“Next time, please take your time eating… Many died because of their gluttony.”
The seller said and handed over the juice.
I chug down the juice and have another one.
“The meat is so good!”
I said and turned my head to another vendor. Before I left, the juice vendor gave me a stare.
“I’m sorry…”
I almost forgot to pay her. I’m so excited about trying all the food in my eyes. Getting my purse, I apologize to the seller and pay for the juice I drink.
I scanned the lines of street stalls in the plaza, looking for my next prey, food.
“Hey, young girl! How about some vegetable soup?”
A voice rang out from the nearby stall.
Steam was rising from a large pot and it seemed very delicious.
“Sure, three portions please.”
“Coming right up!”
The hot vegetable soup was served in wooden bowls.
It was a system where you returned the bowl after you finished eating.
I receive the soup and dig in.
“The soup is better with bread. How is it about trying it?”
The man is trying hard to persuade me to buy the bread.
“That’s unfair! Young girl, how about this roasted meat?”
This time, a voice rang out loud from the stall around me.
Everyone is so desperate to have some earnings.
“In that case, how about this freshly-squeezed fruit juice?”
A slightly older girl who was selling various kinds of fruit juice also joined the war.
“Hmm… I’m in the mood for bread today, loaves of bread please.”
“Thank you!”
The uncle who was selling bread expressed his thanks and handed me bread. I apologize for the stalls I didn't buy from.
“I’ll come to buy it next time.”
Is there a next time?
“That’s fine, we admit loose.”
“Come eat her again next time!”
After receiving the bread, I greeted and responded to the people from the surrounding street stalls and sat on an empty bench nearby.
Everyone is so friendly.
“I’ve eaten a lot.”
It’s fine as long as I don’t get fat though.
I pinched my stomach through my clothes to check.
I wanted to believe that it was okay.
It would be great to get an (Unable to gain weight) magic.
There is lots to do at the festival… I want to play some games.
When I was on my way to the game stalls, I saw a little girl and a big blonde sister.
“Big sister, I want to eat more. I want apple candy.”
“No more for you today… There is food cooked by my mom back at home. If you eat a lot right now, will be unable to eat back at home.”
“No! I don’t wanna!”
“I’ll leave you here if you continue to throw tantrums in front of me.”
The little girl was crying while her big sister carried her in her arms.
I smiled at seeing them.
I wonder if Big Sister Yusa is the same as me? What did I look like when I was a kid? I want to remember them all. I know they are very precious.
That is the reason I wanted to travel. While traveling, fragments of my memories continue to come together. Memories pop out of nowhere. I have to gather them all.
Next time I want to remember my big sister's face.
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At the Cosmos library.
“How long have you had this angel power, Kanae?”
Akashic angrily said to Kanae, who had two buckets of water placed on both her rising hands.
“I won’t tell!”
Kanae replied.
“You're going to spend three more hours like that…”
“No please don’t…”
“Answer my question. How many people lost their lives because of your selfish desire?”
Kanae silently averted her eyes away, a hint of regret could be seen in her eyes. She knows how selfish her plan was.
But…
“I just want to be together with Mommy and Daddy again. I want to be with them. I want to be happy.”
“Is being here not enough?”
“I love Akashic… I love Belle… I love everyone here, but I want to experience life with my parents. I want to hold their hands and visit the amusement park with them. I want to feel my mother’s warmth and hear my father's cold jokes… I want to be with them.”
Kanae let out what was in her heart.
“ The life cycle doesn’t work that way… Your parents need to be together if you want to be born again. Right now, that is very vague, especially regarding this timeline. You need to wait for their souls to die and pray that the new world they are reincarnated into wants them to be together.”
“I have been waiting for hundreds of years here already… I want to see them.”
“I know that feeling… But I can’t replace the law just because a little girl is throwing a tantrum. The event you did is not that serious yet… You must not become evil. I’ll send you back to the darkroom so that you’ll reflect on yourself… Reflect on your mistake, Kanae.”
Akashic snapped her finger. A hole manifested under Kanae swallowing her down toward the said darkroom.
One door serves as the entrance and exit. Holding the door numb was Akashic.
“This is your punishment.”
“Don’t! Please! I hate darkness… I hate darkness.”
“...”
Akashic closed her eyes as she ignored Kanae’s voice. She closed the door.
Kanae was locked inside the darkroom.
All her gathered abilities, magic, and skills were confiscated.
“Mommy! *Sob* Mommy! *sob*… Mommy…”
- Writer
