A Chronicle of Life in a Different World

Reulus-san... can I accompany you to Speranza?

Reulus was unable to respond immediately to the coronavirus request. Corona's expression was serious, clenching her fists as she clenched her clothes to express her feelings.

I was worried about what was going to happen. When Leulus heard that, he tried to harden himself and stopped moving.

If it had been Reulus before, he would have been happy to answer straight away if he had heard that Corona wanted to accompany her to the town of Speranza. However, this is not an immediate response for Reulus.

(What if I take Corona to the town of Speranza... no, what do I want to do...?)

The conversation I had with Dominic last night passed through Reulus' brain.

It turned out that the coronavirus didn't come up with an offer to accompany me, but I could see from its serious expression. Given Dominic's tone of voice last night, Reulus thinks that if Corona seriously asked her to go to the town of Speranza, Dominic would nod too.

It was also easy to see that the coronavirus was not just interested in going to the town of Speranza.

"Corona-chan, that's..."

Reulus searches for words to put on, but immediately says: Serious coronavirus eyes shot out, and Reulus often got lost.

Seeing how Reulus reacted, Corona approached Reulus as she took a step forward.

”I really know it's no good... but... I don't want to give up”

Corona shakes her voice slightly. I shouted with all my heart.

"I want to be next to you!"

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Reulus unexpectedly lost his voice. And at the same time, I think it's the coronavirus choice.

Staring straight at him, Reulus opened his eyes as if he was being held back by a straight slap from the front.

Reulus thinks.

If Corona comes to the town of Speranza, what will happen? As expected, although inferior to Dominic, he can always eat food that he brushed his arms by accompanying him to the capital. It will greatly boost the morale not only of Reulus, but also of those who are involved in the reclamation of the city.

Reulus thinks.

As an adventurer in charge of defending the town of Spelanza, there are too many objects to defend.

Most of the people who are currently involved in reclamation in the town of Spelanza are dwarves and adventurers, and most of the other men are young men who have been judged to be able to withstand heavy work. Of course, the dwarves and adventurers were accustomed to rough times, and the rest of them were just enough to be protected by those around them.

It was Reulus who wanted to take those who couldn't defend themselves, but it was the same for Lvivia. The town of Spelanza itself is surrounded by dirt walls and empty boreholes, and will be well-equipped to defend itself if Reurus returns. The reason why I didn't take her with me is weak.

Reulus thinks.

If you think of Ruvilia as your wife, you should refuse. Reulus wanted to be shocked by what he was saying when he accompanied Eliza and the others, but the corona was different. Unlike Eliza and the others, there is no reason why I should accompany them, and what do you think is the reason why Ruvilia picked up her wife?

Leviria said she should accompany Corona, but I don't know if that's what she really wanted. Leviria had some ideas and made some remarks, but from Reulus, she could swallow them.

Reulus thought.

If you want to live as a person, I think it's necessary.

The words of Dominic last night pass through Reulus's mind. And then shake off the thoughts I had in my head.

(...... Unlike me, that's what the dude who's been living for nearly 40 years right now says. It must be stranger than I think.)

It doesn't make a big difference if you think about it at your age, including your previous life. However, Dominic, who continued to live as a human being, and himself, who once died, were reincarnated for some reason. Reulus compared the two and judged that Dominic would be more right.

Your own body and spirit. Reulus thinks it's strange as a human being. Although it is already worn out due to friction, it is a natural consequence considering the memory and sensibility of previous life.

If you're not satisfied with your magic, you can eat as much monster meat as you want.

When I first became an adventurer, I was still a servant, and soon I could fight monsters and humans.

Even though Eliza and I have a [contract], depending on the situation, the regenerative power of the body may exceed the blood-sucking species.

(I can't say that neither you nor everyone in this town seems to care about that area...)

Reulus thinks he's human, but there's no guarantee he's human. Even so, not only Eliza, but Dominic and the rest of the Raval Abandoned City have embraced the existence of Reulus.

That's why Leurus is risking his life for his people, for the city of Laval.

However, in this world where monsters and inferiors exist, it may not be so important to be human.

(Corona-chan...)

Reulus thought and worried. A girl named Reulus is troubled in front of the Laval Abandoned City that inspired her to accept it.

Your own position and the surrounding environment. As they passed through my head, I tried to determine Reulus' thoughts.

When it was a life-threatening battle, my head moved accordingly, and now it was a normal thing to do. Still, Reulus was desperate to think.

Common sense and knowledge I have learned living in this world. The situation in which you are placed. The presence of Leviria and Eliza. Thoughts whisper that if you think of them, you should say no.

However, if you think of yourself as a human being named Reulus who has taken away those thoughts and circumstances, you will follow the coronavirus. Even though I thought "that" was the wrong idea, the answer was one.

"... before I give you my answer, I need to ask you a question."

However, Reulus remembers that he didn't tell the corona there. I told Leviria and Eliza, but not to the corona in front of me.

"I'll tell you something sudden, but this isn't a joke. I didn't get a chance to say it... no, let's not make excuses. I didn't know what you knew... and I couldn't tell you what I thought."

Strangely, there was a strange tension that was different from what I had told Leviria and Eliza. Reulus takes a few deep breaths as he moistens his lips with his tongue. Thinking that it was a serious story based on Reulus' workmanship, Corona stared at Reulus silently.

"Do you know the existence of 'Rare People'...?"

"... no, it's the first time I've heard of it. What is that... is that Mr. Reulus?"

It was a corona with a strange face for a moment, but it immediately came to mind from the current situation and Reulus's expression. But as the word was written, the word of the Rare Man was not heard: and Corona waited for the continued word.

"It's like a word referring to a human from another world, or a human who was reborn and came to this world... As Corona-chan figured out, I'm a" Rare Man ". I'm a reborn kuchi... you know, what? The truth is, at an age similar to that of Mr......"

It was Reulus who explained about the Rare People, but the words gradually weakened. Because the corona staring with serious eyes is not looking too shaky.

"... I see. I knew it..."

Rather, the corona muttered somewhat convincingly, and Reulus was devoured by the reaction.

"... after all, what are you talking about?"

"A little workmanship looks like your father... especially when you look at the way you treat Eliza and the others..."

Really, Reulus can swim his gaze. As for how to deal with Eliza and the others, there was a part where Reulus was also convinced.

"Besides, once in a while... there was a time when I looked at Eliza and the others like my father." That's why I'm convinced that you're the same age as your father. "

Having said that, Reulus scratched his head like he was in trouble as he smiled at the corona. I didn't realize that I was being looked at like that, and I didn't know what to say to the coronavirus that seemed convinced.

Dominic and Corona, I thought they knew and accepted me, but as Reulus, I felt very grateful.

Still, Reulus thinks. I think that there is a problem beyond the age of my previous life.

"Also, not only about the 'Rare People' and their age... I'm also suspicious of whether I'm a human or not."

"... is that so?"

Leulus, wondering what to tell him, went straight to the sphere to express his concern. The corona then blinked and moved its gaze toward Reulus's face and body.

"Vernil... no, I told you I know people." There's a part of me that's wondering if I'm really human. "

If you give me this far, I'll have to tell you everything. Reulus's judgment made him nervous, and Corona raised a small eyebrow.

Reulus-san, can I say something a little disgusting?

"..... ahh"

What are you going to say, Reulus? The corona looked slightly sarcastic, but eventually smiled bitterly.

"Eliza-chan is a blood-sucking species, and Meer-chan is a dwarf." Sarah and Neddy are spirits... they're not human, are they? “What do you think of that?”

…………

Reulus returned it in silence. If they say that, there is no way to answer Reulus.

(Ruvilia is a good corona, and I wonder if I'm thinking too much of myself when I get so angry about being a "Rare Man" or maybe not being a human being......)

Although Reulus may struggle with the possibility that he is not human, he never cared that Eliza and the others were not human. At the same time, I was also convinced by the reaction of the coronavirus when I told about my situation.

(I see... I see. I don't even know that much anymore...)

Is it because of coronavirus or Levi's reaction, or are women more likely to have liver problems? Or perhaps that's how much I was off, and Reulus was a little worried.

"Please don't get me wrong, right? I don't know what other people thought. But I know what Mr. Reulus is like. That's why I can accept it... that's all."

Reulus unconsciously felt his cheeks tremble at the word of the coronavirus that he had been told to repeat.

You want to laugh, you want to cry. It feels like my chest has warmed up, and it feels terrible.

The girl in front of me recognized her as a human being. That's the word I got.

--That made Reulus feel strangely happy.

(That's strange....)

When I talked to Vernil, I didn't feel like this. Even so, Reulus even felt lightened just because the coronavirus affirmed him.

Reulus has mixed feelings about the coronavirus. Gratitude, gratitude, darling, relief. Different emotions are mixed and cannot be expressed in one word.

Reulus could not answer immediately if he asked if it was an admiration between a man and a woman. I can say I like it if I answer with good or bad, but I struggle with the answer if I am asked whether it is love or love.

If we don't meet Corona the first time we get to Raval Abandoned City. What would have happened if I had died in hopeless despair that my life was meaningless even when I was reborn, without the strength or energy to move a single finger on the brink of starvation.

Given that, I would be grateful to be the first to hear about the coronavirus. And how do you "fall" the things that have been stacked up in your relationship since you met?

If Corona wants to be with you, you can be with her.

If you truly want to be with me, you can be with me.

Such a simple answer came to mind, and Reulus muttered, "Ah."

"Will you come with me to the town of Speranza?"

The answer to the coronavirus's feelings--not yet.

Still wanting to stay together, Reulus said.

”-Yes!”

Corona smiles and nods with tears at the edge of her eyes.

Reulus doesn't know if this choice is the right one.

Still, Reulus, who saw Corona's smile, wasn't mistaken--that's what he wanted.