Haunted Duke’s Daughter

Shortly after his consciousness fell into darkness, Sakura stepped down into a wide meadow. I'll look around, but nothing. It's just a big meadow. Sakura stood there alone.

"I'm back..."

Sakura laughed mocking herself and sat down on the spot. You don't have to go anywhere. If you're here, you'll come and see me from there.

Sakura knows this place. When I came to this side from my world, I visited only once. This is where the goddesses live, the top of the spirits. To be precise, this is a place that does not exist anywhere, and it seems that this landscape is also created from the image of Sakura. But I don't know the details because I just heard Sakura.

After waiting for a while like that, a white sphere suddenly appeared in front of me. About the size of a golf ball, it began to change shape after several bright extinctions, eventually becoming the figure of a woman with white wings. He's shaking his long golden hair and looks very divine. It makes me look like an angel. That's not necessarily a mistake, but this woman is the pinnacle of this world, the goddess.

When the goddess looked at Sakura, she lowered her brow butt sadly.

"Welcome back, Sakura. I thought you'd be back."

"Haha...... I'm back. Um, how about Lilia?

When I heard that, the goddess looked away so hard to say. Sakura stares at the goddess. Eventually she couldn't stand the gaze, and the goddess sighed small and said to Sakura.

"I'm stuck in my room. He wants to see Sakura."

"Uh...... Somehow, I thought it might happen..."

At least I'm confident that Sakura will. Sakura smiled small and bitterly, and at the same time, she was glad to learn that Lilia had thought of Sakura so much.

I just don't need this emotion anymore. Lilia now would be able to get back on her feet without Sakura.

"Okay, Sakura"

To the voice of the goddess, Sakura raised her face. Goddess says.

"Sorry, your soul is out of the circle. You cannot be reincarnated."

"Yes...... Disappear, is that okay?

"You will be."

Again, Sakura sighed. Even though I expected it, it would be a lie if I said I wasn't afraid. But I'm not going to resist now. This is the path Sakura chose.

"But one thing, we can give you a choice."

Sakura opens her eyes and waits for the continuation of the Goddess's words.

"Why don't you be the Great Spirit and work for my, and hence this world?

Sakura says, thinking it's like soliciting a third-rate company, just a little out of place.

"What happens when you do that?

"Right. It eliminates the need to disappear. You can still live in the future. Besides, I don't even shake my job because it's about time people spent their whole lives prepping up front. You can spend as much time as you like."

"Oh...... I mean, I can stay with Lilia,"

"That's what I'm talking about"

I see, it seems like a very attractive suggestion. Even soon he wanted to jump, but Sakura breathed slowly and spit out, looking quietly at the goddess.

"What are the disadvantages?

When asked about it, the goddess glanced openly at her face. Still, it answers firmly.

"You can't disappear at your will. You'll live on semi-permanently."

I see, and Sakura nodded. If you believe that, you have to think about it.

Sakura will see Lilia off next. That you have to stay alive even after you drop him off.

- That's not right...

That might be the one thing I can't get back on my own. Sakura shook her head and said to the goddess.

"Disappears"

To that voice, short, but clear, the goddess distorted her face.

"Are you sure?

"Yeah. I've already decided"

"Really..."

The goddess sighed small and raised one hand. Sakura's body is wrapped in light, and gradually, it disappears. No pain, no fear. My heart is very calm.

"Oh, goddess, you can look at Lilia now and then. Because she's surprisingly lonely."

"I don't think it makes sense...... Fine. I'll take a look at you."

To the voice of the goddess, Sakura nodded satisfactorily and closed her eyes. Most of my body is followed by light, and next time my face is wrapped up as well. Gone. Everything about Sakura. My memories with Lilia.

- Hopefully......

The last thing I remember is the cherry tree I saw with Lilia. It was a very beautiful, pleasant time.

- Again, with Lilia, that cherry blossom...

That consciousness finally, Sakura, disappeared.

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The remaining goddess lays her eyes down sadly. She gently wrapped her hands around the grain of light that remained after the sawdust, and eventually disappeared as well.

Lilia was looking at the cherry trees in the mansion's garden. Only this cherry blossom blossoms in full bloom, even though it is now the middle of winter.

After a while when Sakura was gone, this cherry blossom blossomed abruptly, without any scattering. Some seemed to make a fuss, but it doesn't matter to Lilia. This is Lilia's cherry tree, and she's not willing to give it to anyone or anything.

Looking at this, I feel Sakura with me. Even if it's my fault, that's fine. Enough.

"Sakura, I'm taking over the Duke of Ardis."

Looking up at the cherry tree, he speaks to his disappeared friend. Naturally I don't hear back, but that's fine. Lilia continues.

"Although we haven't decided on marriage or anything yet...... It's only a matter of time."

Whether you don't want it or not, that's what Lilia has to do. Unlike other noble ladies, Lilia, who will inherit the Duke's family, will probably take her son-in-law.

"It's going well as a magician. I won't waste the talent you gave me."

It has created many demonic squares and is now a sight to behold from everyone. I feel that Sakura is appreciated at the same time as myself, and I am just a little proud.

"But not yet... I still don't know how to deal with people."

Some of the magicians are of civilian origin. There are also differences in values, which are still difficult to deal with. Still, I am confident that I have a better relationship than those from other nobles.

"Not yet, because I'll hang in there. Take a good look."

Declare so, turn your heels back and start going back to the mansion.

- Yeah. I'm watching. Good luck with that.

Lilia looked back in momentum as she opened her eyes wide. It is the cherry tree that enters into sight, and there is no appearance of the Lord of the Voice. I guess it's my fault.

It's just that even if it's my fault, it's the first Sakura voice I've heard in a long time. Lilia lifts the corner of her mouth and gently returns to the mansion. I'm still on my way to work today. Let's get this over with and see the flowers with Alisa and the others today. In an upbeat mood, Lilia walked into the mansion singing a nose song taught by Sakura.

The cherry tree rocks the branches, lets the petals dance, and drops it off. Among the countless scattered petals stood a girl in black clothes leaning against a tree, staring into Lilia's room and smiling gently.

And when the scattered petals fell into the earth, the girl in black had disappeared.