I Favor the Villainess

266. World of the Mind (3)

The Pope said that this world is a world of hearts.

The Demon King also told me to hit my head.

What do you think should be delivered to Claire now?

I thought about it and chose it.

When I pointed my fingertips at Claire, I released the image.

The visible light landed on Claire.

I can't believe the civility is lining up my desk with me!

When the light sparked, the nostalgic lines echoed in the darkness.

At the same time, the sunset classroom is painted with a nostalgic view.

Yes, it is.

This was my first encounter with Claire.

"Is this... me...?"

"Yes, Claire. This is your true memory."

"I don't know... I don't know anything like this.Don't bullshit me. "

"It's not bullshit.I've been with Claire the whole time!Ever since then! "

I raised my voice.

Make sure you get what you want.

To soothe Claire's heart, eroded by time.

I fired light bombs one after the other.

"Claire, I love Claire."

Hmm... huh...!?

I whispered love to Claire.

Forever, ever.

From the day you were reborn, do your best.

"Oh, I'm sorry. Asobashi? I thought it was a figurine because I stood still."

I can't believe you're surrounded, but you can't rely on others to get your hands dirty!And that's Claire!

Every time my light bomb reaches Claire, the world changes.

Nostalgic days when I was delighted to be bullied.

"Why do you say you like me?"

I became a maid and began to serve Claire.

"I'm not like people."

Even if you whisper love, you can't honestly accept it.

Well, I'll do my best to make sure you believe me.

Still, I didn't stop whispering love.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Taylor."

I had a fight because of Manaria-sama.

"I still love you, even if you are not recognized by God's balance.No matter who loses, I'll always love you, so... "

Still, after reconciling, the bond between the two became stronger.

Ray is mine!Don't take mine!

Claire has probably changed since then.

"I am noble."

Still, I missed you again.

For once, please listen to my wagamama, idiot!!!

That's how we got past several waves.

"Kh... no matter how many phantoms you show me..."

"It seems a little bitter for that, doesn't it, Claire?Perhaps the memory and emotions of Claire, the real Claire inside you, are out of control. "

"That's not true...!"

"I'm still going!"

I kept firing more flares.

"Shortcut cute you. You have to name yourself May from today."

"Cute...? Mei...?"

"Long beautiful you. You're an allergy."

"... beautiful?... that?"

Meet Mae and Area.

It's good to be here today. Thank you, Ray. "

Peaceful honeymoon.

"Thank you for your long journey. The rest is Emperor Dorothea-Nar."

Moving to the Empire.

"I couldn't understand my mother for a long time.She always wanted to torment me.But maybe not. No, it's not.The man who protected me from the explosion was definitely my mother. "

Attempted assassination of the Pope.

Ray's face is bright red, right?

It's all Claire's fault.

"Fufu, is that so... eh?"

A dance party where two people danced.

"You are subject to expulsion for treason."

The failed Empire Envelope.

He did something he shouldn't.You can say that you touched our scales. "

That's right.

Let's definitely catch him.

Yes, absolutely.

Solve the problems the teachers have.

Dorothea, have you noticed?

What are you doing?

You lost a long time ago when you let her go before this meeting.Fufu, fufu... oh ho ho ho! "

End Dorothea at the summit.

The demon king has arrived.Despair, mortals, and die. "

In the raid on the Imperial Capital, the Demons hunted us to the brink.

That's right. You're a genius.So... I'm sure you'll be fine by yourself. "

I don't want to... no... Don't leave me alone, Claire. Please.... "

The truth of the world surprised the two of us.

"Stupid... stupid... ahhhhh...!"

"I'm sorry... I'm sorry, Ray. You scared me. I'm really sorry...."

Fight the fierce Demon King.

And now.

"Hah... hah... how could such a bluff...!"

"Remember now, Claire.Our bonds should not be so shallow as to be overwritten by the survival of mankind. "

"Survival of mankind... time!?"

"Yes, it's time. Compared to what Claire and I are going to accomplish, there is nothing else.Why don't you know? "

"The survival of mankind is not that light!What are you talking about, Ray?... ah "

"Yes, that's right. Isn't that nice, Claire?"

"I... uh... why...?"

Claire shrunk her body to be frightened.

The dark purple light that wrapped her appeared to dilute the color considerably.

Claire walks in agony to be suppressed by the light.

"Remember, Claire! About the people you were involved with!About Mae and Area!And more about me than anyone! "

"Uu....."

The light is flashing.

Is that who tied Claire's heart to it?

"You promised me you'd go home alone!Let's go home together, Claire! "

I fired an unexpected flare bomb with special thoughts.

Really? Well then, let's start over.

Yes, that's fine. I'll forgive you very much.

No, not you.

Huh?

Happy mouths that crossed the revolution for the first time.

"Ah... ahh..."

Claire

...... yes

"I love you."

Me too, Ray.

"I swear I will love Claire forever."

I'll keep supporting you by my side, Ray.

The kiss on the eve of the revolution came from Claire.

The kiss of the revolution came from me.

And at the wedding, we were alone.

"Ahhh... nnh...!"

Claire hugged her and screamed, and the purple light burst out and vanished.

At the same time, the area becomes brighter and brighter.

Claire!

"No... no... I don't want to leave my mother.I don't want to leave you.... "

Claire told me to still be able to do it.

For her, the death of Miriam-sama and my presence means a great deal, even though it is miso.

It looked like I was afraid of waking up.

I always behave generously, but the real Claire is a fragile and delicate person.

"I'm not going anywhere.I'm here.I'm sure Miriam-sama... "

When I tried to say something, Miriam the phantom finally pushed Claire's back.

Mother?

"Claire, you're okay now.Then... I can send you out with peace of mind. "

This Miriam must be a vision created by time.

Still, Miriam is trying to teach Claire as if she were real.

"No! I want to stay with my mother forever!"

"I'll always be by your side.Manaria said that, didn't she?My thoughts are breathing in you all the time.Unless you forget. "

"I'll never forget it!"

"Well, then, you know what I mean? What should you do now?"

……

Claire still seems lost.

The conflicting eyes of the sea were shaking.

"You are Claire-François. Doll-François and this darling daughter of Miria-François.If you are our daughter, do not be ashamed of it. "

"I'm not ashamed of my mothers..."

"Ray told me, didn't he?Whether it's painful or painful, you've met a lot of people along the way.You must not waste their thoughts. "

Claire glanced back at me.

Her gaze is further back than mine and mine.

It seems Claire saw something there.

"Now, it's time to wake up. I won't say goodbye.Welcome, my dear Claire. "

"... Mother, can I see you again someday?"

"Yeah, you survived that life with pride."

"... I see. I'm not lost anymore.Someday I'll be able to laugh at my mom and report it--with Ray. "

"Yes, I'll be waiting."

That said, Miria-sama's figure gradually faded away, melted into a void and disappeared.

When Claire wiped her tears, she turned around.

The body gradually drops.

The Demon King tried to catch him, but I overtook him and held him.

It seems that my body can move normally now.

When I lay down on Claire's body, I firmly gripped her hand.

Well, I felt like someone else's hands were stacked there.

I'm not alone.

Lily, Manaria, Misha, Raine, the Three Princes, Filine, Dorothea, the Godsons... and many more.

Several people I've met with have held Claire's hand together.

"Ray...."

"Yes"

"I'm home."

"Yes, how are you feeling?"

"... it's complicated. I've had a long dream...A very sweet and sad dream. "

……

A world where Miriam is there, and I am there too.

It must have been a very comfortable place for Claire.

"But the dream was a dream.No matter how comfortable it is, it's a lie.My mother scolded me. "

"But it's okay, Claire, you've noticed everybody, right?"

Yeah, that's right.

Strangely enough, Claire seemed to know the sight I saw.

It could be just a phantom.

But it's all about the mind.

Whatever happened, it's no wonder.

"Anyway, this should have removed the temptation of time.We'll just have to go home. "

"How do I get home...?"

"... come on..."

After careful consideration, the time sent me to go, so I don't know how to get home.

"Don't worry. I'll send it."

"Demon King....."

"Dear Claire... thank you for being safe."

"Your body...."

Yeah, looks like we're at our limit.

While I was fighting Claire, all the attacks from Claire were replaced by the Devil King.

After all, it seems that the damage taken in this world has an impact on the real world.

The demon king's body gradually faded.

"It's time for my strength to come to a bottom.I'm a foreign body here.It will be removed from the system as a virus, so if you touch me, you should be able to get out together.Ray-Taylor, I asked for Claire. "

"Wait a minute, Demon King. What about the system....."

"I'll leave that to you two now.I can't help it anymore.Continue, stop, change, whatever you want. "

That's irresponsible.

"Didn't you know?I'm completely irresponsible. "

"... speaking of which, I was the Devil King."

That's what I'm talking about.

The Demon King smiled slightly and held Claire and me with the remaining hands.

At the same time, the three bodies ascend up.

"When you get back over there, you should limit the time function first.After that, I think you two should think about it slowly. "

"Thank you, Demon King... no, the other Ray"

"No, I wouldn't be qualified to be called by that name."

……

For a while, it ascends into a silent and mysterious space.

And the demon king let go of his arm.

Demon King?

"Goodbye here. Keep going."

"Are you...?"

……

I saw that the demon king's body was beginning to disappear.

Contrary to us rising up, it sinks down like a dark bottom.

"Long journey... really long journey.You can rest now. "

"I won't say thank you.But thank you very much. "

Claire and I said as if we were looking after the end of the old man.

"Yes, I will.Good luck, Claire. Ray-Taylor, please. "

While listening to the words, our consciousness faded out.

The last time I saw the Demon King's face was hard to understand, but maybe he was laughing.