“It’s so satisfying to see that kid squirm. Should I come here and tease him like this whenever I’m bored?”
“Dad, you too. Your character has really exploded!”
"Why is this? Because of him, I'm the one who was unfairly rotted in the bread bin for 12 years!"
Elliot, who had been listening quietly, interrupted with trembling legs.
“I’m sorry. I’m sorry, Ryan.”
It seems Ryan is ready to kill himself. He feels like his final goodbye is the way he's mocking him so openly.
Although it seemed hopeless, Elliot knelt down and begged for help.
“Ryan, I’m really sorrymmm I should have stopped Dad that day... Yes, I’m really sorry for ruining your life... No words can ever make you forgive me, but...”
“...”
“...”
The two men blinked and looked down at Elliot.
“...I guess instant death is scary.”
"It's fascinating. What's so scary about a painless, one-shot death?"
“La, Ryan! Huh, uh...”
"Because he has so many regrets about life. He's the happiest person in the world. How long does he want to live?"
“Oh my, how long do you plan on living doing such dirty things?”
"Ryan! Ryan, please. I really regret it. I should've stopped Dad that day. I should've figured out another way to end this situation besides sending you to jail! But you know what happens if you don't listen to Dad. I can't help it..."
"No."
The girl interrupted.
And then she looks down at Elliot with contempt and says to Ryan.
“You don’t think this man was ‘forced’ to do all those dirty things because he was swept up in it by his father, do you?”
“Of course not.”
Ryan came closer and closer.
He bent his knees to get eye level with Elliot and placed a hand on his shoulder.
"I'm not killing you now. Don't worry. You can't just kill a single bug that crawls out. If you do, the rest of the bugs will notice and run away."
Ryan puts his lips to Elliot's ear and whispers.
"My goal is complete extermination. I want to burn down the entire stinking bug den. Do you understand?"
Elliot looked up at Ryan, who was standing up with a blank expression and a chuckle.
“Live the rest of your life doing some good deeds. Of course, I know you won’t.”
The girl came over and put her arm around Ryan's waist. Ryan put his arm around her shoulder and waved.
“Bye bye.”
That was the end.
The end of a timeline that Elliot doesn't remember.
“Yes, I’ll be off!”
Ryan spoke to Nike and ran out quickly.
Nike is waiting on the 2nd basement level.
After hearing Ryan's plan to find out where the Cypraxia was stored, he stole supplies from the warehouse so he could immediately begin action.
And, Vania, who is with Ryan in his shadow...
He decided to put his worries about himself aside for a moment, because Ryan had told him about it for the sake of a worried Nike.
What exactly is Vania's supernatural ability?
A blessing that increases the chance of survival by nearly 100%, a time of retrograde movement.
If Vania had it, even if she could return freely without any restrictions, unlike him.
He has no choice but to believe it.
The anxious wait begins...
“I’m back!”
“...?”
Ryan came back 30 seconds after leaving.
Nike, who was dazed for a moment, soon realized, “Ah.”
Yeah, it's not like he solved the problem in 30 seconds, but he guessed Vania just rewinded the time in retrograde poetry.
It's a relief that the time spent worrying and waiting has been deleted.
"Great job."
Nike asked, nodding to the oil can he had prepared next to him.
“Should I do it?”
Ryan nodded.
“Yes, the poop was huge.”
A blazing mansion on the 1.5th floor.
Two men stood in the mountains, watching the flames begin to spread.
Ryan asked with a look of superiority in his eyes.
“What is love?”
“...What are you talking about out of the blue?”
“Won’t it burn like that and eventually go out?”
The nonsense begins again. Nike decided not to respond.
“I’m curious. Since you’ve tried it, please let me know.”
“I haven’t done it either... Not this time.”
"When it's burning like that, you can't see anything. Some men even revived bugs that had been exterminated. They sold out their own country."
“...”
Nike closed her eyes tightly.
He doesn't remember, but he knows.
The man who turned back time to save Vania and revived the Wassenberg people with superpowers, the man who sold out his country, was himself!
“A woman left home, threatening to kill all her relatives and all, so she could see that man again.”
“No, look...”
Isn't Vania listening too?
Can you be so rude?
Ryan looked back at Nike and smirked.
“Of course, there may have been a reason for it, such as for a greater cause, but I still believe that the starting point of all this was ‘love.’”
“...”
"I believe we'll ultimately succeed in a better direction. Unlike before the regression, you have Vania and I. The bugs in our house won't be as prevalent as before. And they'll be completely eradicated on the final day."
Ryan added with a twinkle in his eye, as if he had just realized a great truth.
"I realized this time. Love is certainly destructive, but sometimes that feeling can be incredibly powerful. For the sake of someone, you can become stronger than human limits, and even change the world."
"...Yes."
Nike sympathized.
The person who doesn't remember made the choice to abandon the cause to save the person he loves...
As a result, the loved one he saved decided to change the world.
Perhaps Vania loved him because he was that kind of person. He might have decided to turn his back on the cause.
“Now, look!”
Ryan looked at the burning mansion again and spoke solemnly.
“The beautiful result of the Prince’s love...!”
As day broke, Nike went to see the Crown Prince to report the results of the suicide squad's mission.
“Really? Sir Ryan Belzer was infiltrated before you?”
The Crown Prince was surprised and delighted.
Naturally, the first words of the report were to gild Ryan's face.
"Without Sir Ryan's help, it would have been difficult to locate the illegal drug stash. We succeeded in burning down all of Cypraxia before the auction began."
Ryan decided to help Nike's suicide squad often, like today, and he planned to report to the Crown Prince each time.
"We monitored the fire until it was extinguished to ensure no casualties. Fortunately, Elliot Wassenberg reacted quickly, summoning a water-using family member and putting out the flames. The incident ended with only the target eliminated, and no further damage was inflicted."
"I'm so glad. You've worked hard. Sir Ryan, you've worked hard too, so I won't forget you. I'll have a chance to give you a speech."
“Yes, thank you. Well then, that’s all...”
“Ah, Nike. Wait a minute.”
The Crown Prince called out to Nike, who was about to leave after finishing his report.
At that moment, Nike remembered.
“Your brother has something special to discuss with you.”
During the suicide squad's ambush, the ominous message that Reiner had delivered.
“I have a few questions for you, and I would appreciate it if you would answer them truthfully.”
“Ah... yes.”
The Crown Prince rose from his seat. He stood before Nike with a nervous expression.
What questions would you like to ask?
Nike had prepared a somewhat prepared answer. Since Reiner had misunderstood and shifted his words, his brother would probably ask about it again.
I really don't like Ryan, and I can tell you that even if the sky splits in two, you don't have to worry about your brother...
“Did you ask Lord Ryan’s daughter for a relationship?”
???
A completely unexpected question.
An emergency alarm went off in his head.
“What, what do you mean?”
“Don’t ask questions, just answer.”
“No, that’s not the case.”
“...Let’s just talk truthfully.”
“It is the truth, Your Highness. There is not a single lie in it.”
The Crown Prince took a deep breath, somewhat relieved by Nike's firm answer.
Nike was inwardly shocked as he watched the Crown Prince's hand tremble as he stroked his chest.
He doesn't know what the situation is right now, but the Crown Prince seems to have been worried for the past few days while he was unable to meet Nike.
"I'm sorry. I misunderstood. I trust you, and I know you wouldn't do that, but the circumstances were so suspicious that I briefly assumed it. Since I couldn't have a direct conversation with you, I just kept imagining things..."
“What circumstances are you referring to?”
“I’m talking about the conversation you had with Lord Ryan during the last Southern Expedition.”
"Yes..."
The incident where the adjutant, Reiner, must have said something like, “Please don’t meet other women.”
"I thought you might have asked Lord Ryan's daughter for a relationship. Due to your position, he probably couldn't refuse. So, he had no choice but to ask you to wait until his daughter came of age..."
“...? Brother, wait. Just a moment.”
At that time, Nike's vision was spinning.
"I... I can't follow this conversation. I don't understand why you're suddenly talking about Lord Ryan's daughter."
“Oh, I see. Actually, I asked Lord Ryan himself.”
"... Yes?"
“I heard that the conversations your adjutant misunderstood were all about Lord Ryan’s daughter.”
???
Ryan, are you crazy?
How did you meet my brother in the first place, and if you tell me the truth, how am I supposed to explain it?
“Nike, then I’ll ask the next question.”
The Crown Prince spoke quietly.
It felt like hearing a death sentence, and Nike wanted to cry.
The world, the whole world is forcing itself on you...
“Dad, you too. Your character has really exploded!”
"Why is this? Because of him, I'm the one who was unfairly rotted in the bread bin for 12 years!"
Elliot, who had been listening quietly, interrupted with trembling legs.
“I’m sorry. I’m sorry, Ryan.”
It seems Ryan is ready to kill himself. He feels like his final goodbye is the way he's mocking him so openly.
Although it seemed hopeless, Elliot knelt down and begged for help.
“Ryan, I’m really sorrymmm I should have stopped Dad that day... Yes, I’m really sorry for ruining your life... No words can ever make you forgive me, but...”
“...”
“...”
The two men blinked and looked down at Elliot.
“...I guess instant death is scary.”
"It's fascinating. What's so scary about a painless, one-shot death?"
“La, Ryan! Huh, uh...”
"Because he has so many regrets about life. He's the happiest person in the world. How long does he want to live?"
“Oh my, how long do you plan on living doing such dirty things?”
"Ryan! Ryan, please. I really regret it. I should've stopped Dad that day. I should've figured out another way to end this situation besides sending you to jail! But you know what happens if you don't listen to Dad. I can't help it..."
"No."
The girl interrupted.
And then she looks down at Elliot with contempt and says to Ryan.
“You don’t think this man was ‘forced’ to do all those dirty things because he was swept up in it by his father, do you?”
“Of course not.”
Ryan came closer and closer.
He bent his knees to get eye level with Elliot and placed a hand on his shoulder.
"I'm not killing you now. Don't worry. You can't just kill a single bug that crawls out. If you do, the rest of the bugs will notice and run away."
Ryan puts his lips to Elliot's ear and whispers.
"My goal is complete extermination. I want to burn down the entire stinking bug den. Do you understand?"
Elliot looked up at Ryan, who was standing up with a blank expression and a chuckle.
“Live the rest of your life doing some good deeds. Of course, I know you won’t.”
The girl came over and put her arm around Ryan's waist. Ryan put his arm around her shoulder and waved.
“Bye bye.”
That was the end.
The end of a timeline that Elliot doesn't remember.
***
“Yes, I’ll be off!”
Ryan spoke to Nike and ran out quickly.
Nike is waiting on the 2nd basement level.
After hearing Ryan's plan to find out where the Cypraxia was stored, he stole supplies from the warehouse so he could immediately begin action.
And, Vania, who is with Ryan in his shadow...
He decided to put his worries about himself aside for a moment, because Ryan had told him about it for the sake of a worried Nike.
What exactly is Vania's supernatural ability?
A blessing that increases the chance of survival by nearly 100%, a time of retrograde movement.
If Vania had it, even if she could return freely without any restrictions, unlike him.
He has no choice but to believe it.
The anxious wait begins...
“I’m back!”
“...?”
Ryan came back 30 seconds after leaving.
Nike, who was dazed for a moment, soon realized, “Ah.”
Yeah, it's not like he solved the problem in 30 seconds, but he guessed Vania just rewinded the time in retrograde poetry.
It's a relief that the time spent worrying and waiting has been deleted.
"Great job."
Nike asked, nodding to the oil can he had prepared next to him.
“Should I do it?”
Ryan nodded.
“Yes, the poop was huge.”
***
A blazing mansion on the 1.5th floor.
Two men stood in the mountains, watching the flames begin to spread.
Ryan asked with a look of superiority in his eyes.
“What is love?”
“...What are you talking about out of the blue?”
“Won’t it burn like that and eventually go out?”
The nonsense begins again. Nike decided not to respond.
“I’m curious. Since you’ve tried it, please let me know.”
“I haven’t done it either... Not this time.”
"When it's burning like that, you can't see anything. Some men even revived bugs that had been exterminated. They sold out their own country."
“...”
Nike closed her eyes tightly.
He doesn't remember, but he knows.
The man who turned back time to save Vania and revived the Wassenberg people with superpowers, the man who sold out his country, was himself!
“A woman left home, threatening to kill all her relatives and all, so she could see that man again.”
“No, look...”
Isn't Vania listening too?
Can you be so rude?
Ryan looked back at Nike and smirked.
“Of course, there may have been a reason for it, such as for a greater cause, but I still believe that the starting point of all this was ‘love.’”
“...”
"I believe we'll ultimately succeed in a better direction. Unlike before the regression, you have Vania and I. The bugs in our house won't be as prevalent as before. And they'll be completely eradicated on the final day."
Ryan added with a twinkle in his eye, as if he had just realized a great truth.
"I realized this time. Love is certainly destructive, but sometimes that feeling can be incredibly powerful. For the sake of someone, you can become stronger than human limits, and even change the world."
"...Yes."
Nike sympathized.
The person who doesn't remember made the choice to abandon the cause to save the person he loves...
As a result, the loved one he saved decided to change the world.
Perhaps Vania loved him because he was that kind of person. He might have decided to turn his back on the cause.
“Now, look!”
Ryan looked at the burning mansion again and spoke solemnly.
“The beautiful result of the Prince’s love...!”
***
As day broke, Nike went to see the Crown Prince to report the results of the suicide squad's mission.
“Really? Sir Ryan Belzer was infiltrated before you?”
The Crown Prince was surprised and delighted.
Naturally, the first words of the report were to gild Ryan's face.
"Without Sir Ryan's help, it would have been difficult to locate the illegal drug stash. We succeeded in burning down all of Cypraxia before the auction began."
Ryan decided to help Nike's suicide squad often, like today, and he planned to report to the Crown Prince each time.
"We monitored the fire until it was extinguished to ensure no casualties. Fortunately, Elliot Wassenberg reacted quickly, summoning a water-using family member and putting out the flames. The incident ended with only the target eliminated, and no further damage was inflicted."
"I'm so glad. You've worked hard. Sir Ryan, you've worked hard too, so I won't forget you. I'll have a chance to give you a speech."
“Yes, thank you. Well then, that’s all...”
“Ah, Nike. Wait a minute.”
The Crown Prince called out to Nike, who was about to leave after finishing his report.
At that moment, Nike remembered.
“Your brother has something special to discuss with you.”
During the suicide squad's ambush, the ominous message that Reiner had delivered.
“I have a few questions for you, and I would appreciate it if you would answer them truthfully.”
“Ah... yes.”
The Crown Prince rose from his seat. He stood before Nike with a nervous expression.
What questions would you like to ask?
Nike had prepared a somewhat prepared answer. Since Reiner had misunderstood and shifted his words, his brother would probably ask about it again.
I really don't like Ryan, and I can tell you that even if the sky splits in two, you don't have to worry about your brother...
“Did you ask Lord Ryan’s daughter for a relationship?”
???
A completely unexpected question.
An emergency alarm went off in his head.
“What, what do you mean?”
“Don’t ask questions, just answer.”
“No, that’s not the case.”
“...Let’s just talk truthfully.”
“It is the truth, Your Highness. There is not a single lie in it.”
The Crown Prince took a deep breath, somewhat relieved by Nike's firm answer.
Nike was inwardly shocked as he watched the Crown Prince's hand tremble as he stroked his chest.
He doesn't know what the situation is right now, but the Crown Prince seems to have been worried for the past few days while he was unable to meet Nike.
"I'm sorry. I misunderstood. I trust you, and I know you wouldn't do that, but the circumstances were so suspicious that I briefly assumed it. Since I couldn't have a direct conversation with you, I just kept imagining things..."
“What circumstances are you referring to?”
“I’m talking about the conversation you had with Lord Ryan during the last Southern Expedition.”
"Yes..."
The incident where the adjutant, Reiner, must have said something like, “Please don’t meet other women.”
"I thought you might have asked Lord Ryan's daughter for a relationship. Due to your position, he probably couldn't refuse. So, he had no choice but to ask you to wait until his daughter came of age..."
“...? Brother, wait. Just a moment.”
At that time, Nike's vision was spinning.
"I... I can't follow this conversation. I don't understand why you're suddenly talking about Lord Ryan's daughter."
“Oh, I see. Actually, I asked Lord Ryan himself.”
"... Yes?"
“I heard that the conversations your adjutant misunderstood were all about Lord Ryan’s daughter.”
???
Ryan, are you crazy?
How did you meet my brother in the first place, and if you tell me the truth, how am I supposed to explain it?
“Nike, then I’ll ask the next question.”
The Crown Prince spoke quietly.
It felt like hearing a death sentence, and Nike wanted to cry.
The world, the whole world is forcing itself on you...
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