chapter 24
24. Ending of Extinction (2)
“I don’t know exactly what kind of forbidden magic it is. Because it’s not explained in detail in the game. Instead, it is characterized by the fact that the person who uses the magic has to pay the price, and becomes a witch regardless of gender.”
“Can I use any kind of magic if I pay the price?”
“Yes. It is possible to use magic to destroy the world. Most of the ending of this game happened because I couldn’t stop the witches who paid the price to activate the magic.”
“If you kill all the witches, all the problems will be solved.”
Elin sighed deeply. If the game had been solved so easily, it would not have been so infamous at the time. After time passed and the strategy book came out, I was able to choose the ending and watch it, but before that, it was difficult to find witches.
“I don’t know where the witch is. However, the more you try to find the witch, the higher the risk that they will keep an eye on you. I’m destined to die under the witches’ curse one day, but I don’t think there’s any need to shorten that life now.”
“Didn’t she say that if you buy that skull, she can buy it?”
“Yes. She’s a one-time use, so after that, she’s dead. The price of curses and magic that kills people is not low, so it is difficult to use them continuously. Still, wouldn’t it be a risky idea to provoke them first?”
I don’t know the mechanism of witches’ magic, so I can’t think of a way to deal with it. If it’s ordinary magic, it’s enough to make defensive magic tools while researching in the Mage Tower. Froden had her head pounding over something more troubling than she thought.
She straightened her eyes and looked at Elin, who was trembling like a frightened rabbit before her eyes. She’s pretty smart, has a lot of money, and knows a lot. More than anything she liked the way she tried her best to prevent the end of this world.
“You said you knew everything about the ending, right?”
“I was a true fan of this game. From the bad ending to the true ending, I mastered everything.”
“Now that the witch has run away, she needs you to believe her words.”
Froden held out his hand. Elin was bewildered by the kindness she showed her for the first time after she opened her mouth, but she took her hand without hesitation.
“Please take good care of me in the future. I need your help to continue living with Tina.”
“Oh, yes. Now, please take good care of me…”
Is that Tina the only thing in this man’s head?
“So, I can leave it to you to prevent the destruction of this world and get to the true ending, right? I’m busy in many ways, so I hope you all work hard.”
“Yes? What does that mean? Are you saying we have to block it together?”
Froden’s declaration, like thunder from the blue sky, made Elin feel as if her eyes were turning dark.
“Isn’t there a need to keep going together and suffering? Just call me when you need my strength. At that time, I will go to help first and foremost.”
Of course, taking someone you don’t know anything with can be rather tiring. But even so, if the decision is made like this, I don’t think I can build a bitter feeling for some reason.
“Okay…”
But he was glaring at me with a face that said he would never give up on that, but he couldn’t even bring out the words of refusal. What if I choke and scream like before?
“Instead, if you need anything, just tell me everything. I’ll lend you money, information, or knowledge.”
That’s right. It didn’t mean letting go of her at all, though. Elin nodded her head, feeling relieved inside her. In some ways, this is better. With her donations, the size of the guild can be increased, and with the information guild, it is easy to collect clues about the witches. Not to mention the magic engineering made by that bastard.
“Then may I ask for funds and information first?”
As soon as I felt relieved, I burst into laughter. This game is mine. Besides, I’m the main character. You never die, and you have all the conditions to see the ending unconditionally.
“I’ll tell the butler about those two, so I’ll pass on your detailed request to them.”
With those words, Froden left the basement without looking back. As she looked around the messy dungeon, Elin noticed something on the floor of her witch’s cell.
“This is hair.”
A witch’s hair has its own magical power, so it was a must-have when making a tracking item. It is doubtful whether it can be made because it is not a game now, but it is a reality, but the conditions to collect the materials are all in place.
As expected, I am the main character. Lucky, lucky.
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Tina has been building anxiety lately. She was very happy these days spent with Froden, but she was anxious about when that happiness would break.
Froden seems to have noticed that another soul hasn’t left this body yet, but she didn’t show it. She was very grateful and sorry for the way she cared for herself who was anxious. If it wasn’t for her, he wouldn’t have to suffer like this.
‘Hee hee.’
A faint sound of laughter came to my ears. At first glance, the weak sound of laughter that could be mistaken for the sound of the wind had been eating away at her spirit for months.
The spirit didn’t make an open fuss, shouting or talking like he did. In her stead, her shady and silent silence was drying her to death.
If you ask which one is more effective, I can answer the latter without hesitation.
“Froden…”
She called him softly as she kissed her proposal ring he had given her. The last sunlight of the day that sets the room ablaze at dusk. It sat enveloping her, with the sunlight streaming down from her high window.
It feels like my mind and body are at least a little at ease in the warm feeling of sunlight. Of course, there is also a share of the ring that I am kissing right now.
If someone saw this scene, they would believe that it was the second coming of the saintess. When she closed her eyes, that ferocious impression faded, leaving only a peerless beauty.
“Sorry for finding you only when you need it, God. Please continue to wish Froden peace, stability, and happiness.”
‘Hee hee.’
I was afraid that I might lose my strength by mistake, so I held his hands tightly and prayed. His own earnestness, cunning mind, and apologetic mind mixed together and made him a jumbled mess.
“Then I must wish Tina peace, stability and happiness on her behalf.”
“Wow! Uh, when did you come?”
Tina’s face was flushed with a rare embarrassment. It’s so cute how she desperately tries to cover her face with her ears reddened. In the meantime, she desperately covered it with her slender arms, not letting go of her hand for her prayer.
Froden couldn’t stand it and hugged her tightly at the sight of her fiancée’s self-satisfied smile. With her arms lifted, she was wrapped in him and unable to get off.
“Tina is so lovely right now. So much so that I can’t stand it.”
Because of the height difference between them, the crown of her head was seen. Froden, who briefly kissed her there, kissed her again while soothing her frightened woman.
She didn’t open her eyes until it rode her forehead, her nose, and her mouth. Her eyes, which had been slightly closed on her forehead, winced as they came to her nose and became tightly closed eyes. And as it came down to her mouth, she was engrossed in her kiss this time, covering her cheek as if she didn’t want to open her eyes.
It tasted like her fragrant cosmetics she applied to her lips. Her face smells of light makeup, and she breathes naturally now.
She has already gotten used to kissing herself. She liked that too.
“What are you worried about? Uncharacteristically for Proden, you seem to be having trouble concentrating.”
She was caught thinking about her for a moment. Is a woman a creature with good senses, or is Tina quick-witted?
When you’re spending time alone like this, if you’re thinking about the wrong things for a while, he’ll come up to you and hug you or give you consideration so that you can think quietly.
“What are you worried about? Tina was so pretty that she just stared at me for a while.”
You can tell the truth. The fact is, this world will soon end. If you don’t help the possessor, Tina will eventually die a miserable death. The soul still inside the body is so unstable. Would he be sad if he secretly killed the countess?
All sorts of worries were swirling in Froden’s head, but she never answered honestly.
It’s not like Tina doesn’t know what Froden looks like. Apparently, she was suffering so much alone because of something troubling her, or was she worrying for nothing. It’s clear that she’s hiding it over and over again because it’s related to her.
But nothing good will happen to either of you if he forcefully brings out a story he doesn’t want to tell yet. Tina was well aware of that.
“Whoops, I’m not the old me. Now that I’m used to Proden’s love barrage, I can endure it.”
So Tina chose to put her on hold. It’s hard to see him struggling. She chose silence.
“Please marry me, Tina.”
“Yes?”
Hey, this offensive is a new format that I’m not familiar with.
“Huh. It’s a joke. My desire to get married is like a chimney, but it is difficult right now because there are still things to be done.”
“Nobody would say that as a joke. Really!”
He got nasty and pinched his forearm. However, he was very disciplined, and since he had no flesh, only skins were caught. Even though he shouldn’t be sick at all, he pretended to be sick and acted funny. As he watched the scene, he burst into laughter.
I was very happy at this moment when we were laughing at each other. Even when he was joking, he never looked away, even when he laughed. It showed a firm will to continue to capture his image.
A really lovely fiancée.
‘Heehee’