Chapter 29: Don't talk to insane man
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“Ara, Ara, Hanayuki got captured… Seems like the other princess is not as kind as Eula. Well, something is to be expected. It is already established that royalty is full of trash.”
Akashic took a potato chip and took a crunch.
“Hey… hey, I’m talking to you reader… Please don’t ignore me like that. It hurt my feelings… Anyways, what kind of potato chips do you like? Hmm… What about me? I like salty-flavored potato chips. It's simple and great. I think simple things are the greatest. Not fancy, not cheap… That’s why you can see me only wearing a normal shirt and skirt… Oh, you can’t see me? Well, that’s to be expected. The point is… I’m not a fancy girl at all… Where are we again? Currently, on Hanayuki’s travels, she meets the other princess called Noah. Events happening are getting rough for the Hanayuki who don’t know anything… The worst event could teach people lots of lessons. Of course, it's a good thing and a bad thing at the same time. In the end, Hanayuki will decide if she will turn into a dark path or a light path.”
Ding dong!
“Huh? This is unexpected for my universe… My universe is separated from everyone. How is there someone ringing my doorbell?”
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“Are you trying to break my doorbell?! I’m coming!”
Akashic took a glass of water to calm herself.
“Someone outside can’t wait to see me… Before I leave I have something to tell you. What is it? Hmm… Don’t worry, it's not spoilers…”
Akashic opened the door and met up with a little girl with light brown hair. It wasn’t Hanayuki but she had the same face line as her. She is smaller and has a maple pupil. Different from Hanayuki.
“Things are going to get weirder… Is that right? Kanae.”
….…..
My body felt burning and froze down all at the same time. My body is still in pain. My muscles are aching and my limbs are tied together.
I opened my eyes and found myself inside a dark cell. I am glad that I’m not dead or tortured. Looking down at my stomach, I saw my clothes had a hole. The dark skin resulting from the frostbite is already gone.
Eula has healing abilities… Did she heal me? No, she healed me. No one else could do it for me. But the problem is…
“Where is Eula?”
Remembering all the happening. I remember that Eula was about to get killed by her sister.
There is no time to sit around. I have to move.
“Hehehehehe, you with light brown hair.”
Talking to me was the man imprisoned in the opposite cell to mine. Like myself, his limbs are tied down and he is smiling creepily. His expression was someone insane and his smile was reaching his ears.
“Hehehehehehe.”
“Why are you laughing? Is there something funny?”
“Nothing’s funny… No! everything is funny. Everything, nothing matters after all.”
Something is definitely wrong with this man. Ignoring might be good for me. Talking to insane people has a chance of affecting them. I had better avoid him.
I stood up and tried to destroy the chains on my hands and feet. I manifested my lighting but it is not working. This chain must be made of white metal. A mineral specialized in magic cancellation.
“Hehehehehe… You are desperate to go out, but nothing is there. Life in this cell is much better. I can see your future. Your future is a dire one… A horrible one… Everything will burn into ashes…”
He suddenly shed big drops of tears.
“... it is cruel, but touching… You’re reuniting with the one you love the most. Fulfilling your promise. Love is wonderful, isn’t it?”
“I don’t have any idea about what you’re talking about… More importantly, I don’t have anyone I love.”
“ You're not meeting him yet right now… But when you meet him it will take time before you realize how much you love him and how much he loves you back. A love story that crosses all dimensions.”
This guy is weird… Sprouting words I don’t understand.
Using my strength, I tried to break the chain, but it was of no use. Forcing my muscles makes my wrist bleed.
“Are you ignoring me? Are you?”
“ Yes, I am, because you're not helping the situation. Second, your story is unbelievable. What dimension? Is that even a word?”
“Hehehehehehe… You see I was chosen by God to have the ability of future sight. I’m a master fortune teller. It was fun at first because I obtained something that will make me powerful. But it's a curse. Because my future is empty… What’s so good in living if my future is in chaos? Nothing matters… Nothing matters… I did my best but in the end, it was nothing. I was chosen but this ability is bullshit. I want to be a happy fool rather than a miserable, all-knowing bastard. Truth leads to destruction… hehehehehehehe… Your memories should not come back… But it will come back and give you the truth that will cost your sanity. You’re going to be insane, Kanna!”
He told me… His words put chills into my spine. The feeling that his words have hints of truth terrifies me.
“I don’t know who in the world this Kanna is. But let me tell you something. I’m not Kanna. I’m Hanayuki… If it's true, you could see it in the future. Can I ask you something?”
“One tooth for one question.”
“One tooth?”
“You’re tooth… I’m going to take your tooth. Exchange answer your question. It's a small price compared to what I’m going to tell you.”
Is it weird but, is he right? I don’t like the feeling, but his ability might be true. I have to gamble.
“I can’t get my teeth without my hands.”
“...”
He glanced at the iron chains. *c***k!* The chains were destroyed into small fragments in an instant.
“I’m no joke… I’m a real deal, Kanna.”
I gulped my saliva and put my hands on my mouth. Taking off one of my teeth. Blood is still covering my tooth when I toss it toward the opposite cell.
“Tell me if Eula is still alive.”
“She is alive… But she’s going to die.”
“When?”
“One question per tooth… Hehehehehehehehehehe!”
He took my tooth using his mouth and swallowed it.
“Hehehehehehehehehehehehe! Hehehehehehehehe! Hehehehehehehe!”
“If she’s going to die, then all you have to do is to save her from that death.”
“Hehehehehe! Naive… No one can run from death. Then have a game with the god. Who will win? You or fate?”
“You’re irritating to talk to. It even cost my tooth. I hate too many spoilers... I won’t ask you again. I was worried if I could chew my fried chicken properly if I lost one more tooth… If fate goes in my way. I’ll go and destroy it with my fist.”
“Hehehehehehehehe… Fascinating! Wonderful! Even everything is meaningless… Humans go and make ways to find meaning. Even if it is fake or mere delusions. Its madness… Pure madness! Everything and nothing is just the same thing!”
I don’t want to be with this guy anymore.
*c***k!* The chain on my feet broke down like the chains on my hand.
“You…”
“Kanna needs to go… You have lots of things to do. Not just in this world. Including the ever-expanding world above us. Kanna… No, Hanayuki will have to save him from burning flames.”
“I don’t know who you’re talking about, but if it was someone I love, then I'd go through hell just to take their hand. Thank you so much Mister Future!”
I turned my body around and used my magic to destroy the concrete wall. It resulted in a giant hole where I could break free. From my position, I could tell how high I am from the soil. A sea of clouds was flowing down my sight.
I’m currently in a high tower… No, this is a floating island. Probably, above the country earlier. I could sense Cakes' magical presence beneath me. Count as proof.
One thorn in my chest was out when I realized she and her sibling were still alive.
“I’m happy for them.”
Now it is time to dive down to save them.
“Lightning speed!”
Upon activation, my body was surrounded by lightning sparks that danced around my body.
I leap down and, before, I completely leave the floating island.
“Two years more before the destruction of this world.”
The insane man murmured.
- Writer
