"You're not mad at me, are you? I just think we need to think about how we're going to get along in the future."
"I'm sorry."
What should a pig do in an outrage that equates to stealing people's black history notes?
Shipping? No Hand Wet.
Slaughter? No. I'm not that angry.
Kick it? No. It's the usual thing.
"Would you mind not talking to me for a moment, Mr. Oink?"
"Stop! Stop behaving others!
"So can you swear from now on that you will refrain from moderate behavior, mainly behavior that messes with me?
Others behave! Is that what you have!
In fact, when they do, they hurt you plain, don't they, this? Especially when it's intimate.
Note that if the jokes in this hand are not between each other, it will be difficult to repair the relationship in earnest.
"So, why are you here? I thought you were going to Mr. Ikes' place.
"You're switching too fast. As always... she seemed to have someone to talk to first. Are you glad Bomb didn't go with you?
"Reyce is more grown up than I am. You don't need me to squeak out on purpose, do you?
Besides, this is about my mother and daughter. It's not what outsiders pinch their mouths.
Well, maybe I'm not an outsider if I look at Rais' father, or his brother.
Still, this is the actuarial of the times she lived as her mother. I guess I shouldn't be here.
"... you trust me for a long time, in this short time"
"Well, the same goes for my family. I trust you and trust you. Even pro bono love is enough."
"Phew, welcome. It's true, it's an envy story."
"You know, Oink only made that character."
I envy you, my daughter won't do it to anyone.
"... that's not what I meant"
"What? You want me to tie you up with octopus thread and get boiled?
"You're gonna do it. Ooh!?
Until yesterday, the hall just seemed like an iron cage.
That now feels like some sad, empty, lonely ruin.
When Mr. Oink took me back to the hall where Arkham lived, I was taken to one of the rooms.
Unlike the room that was appreciated by me. Of a general size, there was a room with just a simple bed, a stationery, and a closet, so little stuff that it was too simple.
And the lord of this room also stands out as a real rigid without trying to wear a fillet of extras to reflect the likeness of the room.
But only the person's eyes had lost their strength, were colored by bewilderment, and were out of sight to escape.
"... finally, I can talk to you, Ikes"
……
There is no longer Mr. Oink on this occasion. I read behind this one and Kai's words and this is how he distracted me.
There's also Ikes and me in the room, and Rue's figure as to whether it's worrying or if it's something you've been thinking about.
"I'm a mother disqualified. I've lived long enough to hide and live without knowing that you're having a hard time."
……
The war involving the entire continent and the outrage of Arkham in this city multiplied by it.
In the confusion of not knowing who was the enemy and who was on my side, I could not move, I could only wait for the feud to subside as an Alliance Constituent.
If only I could shake it all off and go back to the city then.
War has nothing to do with me, if I could tell my guild that my family matters more than anything.
If I had left many of my companions to admire me and chosen my way back to the city alone.
Ikes said he was still alive, if he could believe he was out there somewhere.
And most importantly, if I could look around Arkham myself without fear...
"I'm sorry, Ikes. I can only apologize to you..."
She won't even try to look at me.
He doesn't even talk to me.
That's harder than anything, and I'm about to cry.
But I'm not the one who can cry. It's this girl.
And I am the mother of this child, even if I am rejected.
Even in tears of regret, because it is my little will that does not show tears to my children.
You don't have to look me in the eye. Because I stare at you.
You don't have to let me hear your voice. Because I speak.
... and for that I - I don't mind letting go of my current happiness...
"Lue, will you tell Mr. Kai?" I will stay in this city for a while, "he said.
One day, from the moment this child's mouth is heard, to the day he can hear his thoughts...
Until the day you forgive me.
"Hey, Mr. Ikes, can you tell me? Why can't you talk to Rayce?
"Lue, it's okay, it's my fault, so..."
"Because I don't have a face to match my mother -!?"
The moment Lue asks, Ikes opens his mouth, which until then had pierced his silence.
The moment I saw it, 'Can't I?', grief struck me again, but she was also in front of me, opening her eyes and revealing her surprise.
As if my mouth had spoken to me on its own, I unexpectedly look at Lue as well, confused as I hold my mouth with my hand.
But it didn't look like she was doing anything special.
"A face to match? Did I do something to Reyce?
"... I grieve my mother, make her suffer, make our lives - eh, why!?
Also, Ikes speaks out.
"Because I've succumbed to, been molested by, and taken charge of one of those sticks that threaten our happiness - why would I say that!?
My child speaks inside his chest so that his body moves on its own.
And it was the same with me that my body moves on its own.
When I realized, I was holding the confused Ikes into my chest.
... Why? How did you end up thinking that?
No, I don't think you're dirty, and I don't think you've succumbed.
I just thought I was the proud, proud beloved daughter who fought to the end.
How can you blame yourself when it's me who's the mother who couldn't protect her child?
I have too much to say and the words don't come out jammed.
All I can do is hug you.
"Hey, I think both Leis and Mr. Ikes are just a little messed up. I'll be gone, so you two should talk carefully."
"... ok"
"Thank you...... Lue"
I don't know what I did.
Still, thank you very much to my dearest sister for inspiring me.
"Ikes, there's nothing wrong with you, it's me who was cowardly."
"No...... my mother is not bad. Some of my sisters ran away from the city..."
"... but the only thing I could find was your sister."
"Else was safe... good... I was worried because only that kid wasn't with Yen and the others that day"
Oh, yeah.
You have to teach Else, too, that when your sister is alive, she fought splendidly and is still fine.
If you don't tell Ikes, your sister says you've grown up fine to carry on my trail.
Oh, I knew I had to stay in this city a little longer.
There are too many things I want to talk to you about….
"Yue... no, how did Mr. Rue make me tell the truth... I was still confident in his power as a magician"
"Ryue is out of Kai's next strong standard..."
"Dear Kaivon... There's so much I want to talk about, so much I want to ask you, Mother"
"Me too, Ikes"
I'm lucky.
Because what I let go came back like this again.
Because this is how you can hold my child without losing your current happiness.
It's really like a dream, but the warmth in these hands is real, so loving that I want to cry.
Oh - I don't know how grateful I am to Mr. Kai.
I can't imagine how to reward you for giving everything, but still too big a thank you.
And I'm sure he would 'don't have to worry about anything' and tickle with a bitter laugh.
...... my future husband is abnegation everywhere and greedy everywhere.
I'm a strange person, having conceived such contradictions.
Let me tell you something about him.
Let's talk about my past, and my child's past.
So now I'm gonna stay a little longer.
"... Rayce seems happy more than anything, I am"
I left my back on the door and I took out what was on my palm.
Glossy, beautiful milky, round stone objects.
Yes, it's The Soul Bead of the Covenant, which was hidden in Arkham's bed trick.
I've been analyzing this item all over the mansion.
And I managed to rewrite the owner from Arkham to me.
Probably because I thought this would be Arkham's trump card.
And because I thought it would do her good for me.
However, there is only a little regret that I have used it in this way.
Because I know the spiciness of being bound by a contract probably best than anyone else in this world.
That's why my heart revolts strongly about forcing me to talk like this.
"As soon as I'm done, I need to give it back to Mr. Ikes and cancel his contract."
Good for you, Lace.
I'm so glad. Now you can stay together without interrupting anything.
There's nothing to worry about, you can stay with me.
I don't think I can stand someone missing from my side anymore.
I may be sorry, but I'm not gonna allow you to stay here alone, am I?