Did I deserve to be Ray's master?

I really think about such a thing. I still remember meeting Ray. It must have been fate to feel the signs of Ray while so many people were dying.

From that moment on, I may have understood unconsciously. This child is the same as me.

I knew at first glance that I was talented. Other members of the Special Selection Unit Astral didn't notice, but I felt something close to Ray.

Not to mention the very homogeneous primary material "Primateria", but unlimited similarities.

That's why I took Ray.

I want you to do something to keep that talent from swallowing you, and to keep your heart shut.

He didn't tell me anything at first. The conversation ends in a word or two. Still, I knew exactly what I was trying to tell you.

I taught Ray a lot of things. I taught him about sports as well as studying. Ray absorbed everything as if it were a sponge.

I was so glad to hear that.

I'm sure this is how parents feel about their children growing up.

My encounter with Ray prompted me to make a big difference. Until now, I have just lived freely. When I was a student, it was already violent.

However, by becoming Ray's master, I became aware of the need to become a more exemplary person. It wasn't conscious behavior, it probably started with a trivial reason to dress up for Ray.

But that little motive changed me.

Then Ray grew up and grew into a wonderful person. Unlike me, you can do housework and socialize.

It wasn't me, Carol or Abby. Besides, other members of the Special Selection Unit Astral have taught Ray a lot.

The smile was overflowing.

I hoped that those days would last forever. At the same time, it was time to think about Ray's future destinations.

If Ray stays in this unit, he may be able to walk the military path without hesitation.

Choices have been made. I've always wanted to take care of Ray. Well, Abby told me that I was taking care of her now, but she sighed.

But I know it's not going to work like this. The upper echelons of the Royal Army have already noticed.

Ray's too talented.

I've already taught Ray to keep his power down. Speaking of magic, if this goes well, you may become a magician beyond me.

To think so, Ray's talent was out of the question.

That's when it happened.

Ray was officially assigned to the Special Selection Unit, Astral.

It was angry at the time. Why does a boy so young need to be a soldier?

Don't you think I'm using my talents for the king and his people to keep them from coming out?

And it's possible to experience a real battle. I can't take Ray to that miserable world.

That's what Ray said.

After all, humans can only obey their own decisions.

That was the word I taught. If you say so, there's nothing you can do. But are you sure? Didn't I lead you to believe that?

I fell into self-loathing, but I couldn't stop anymore. From there, I taught Ray more magic and various skills.

Ray grows even more. There is no doubt that there is an elongation fee, but how far will it really go? I was beginning to fear Ray from my heart.

I wonder if this boy is really human...

And finally, the Far East battle began. Beyond that, I was running through the battlefield to be a hero.

Don't turn around.

I don't have time to mourn the deaths of my people.

If we have time, we need to slaughter our enemies for that much.

The spirit gradually wore out and continued to fight to the point where it was worn out.

I continued to run at the forefront, believing that this was the responsibility of my talents. In the meantime, Ray was fighting indiscriminately on this battlefield.

Ray loses his expression when he gets used to people dying. I'm sure I should have stayed close to Ray at that time.

But I couldn't afford that. Now I can only focus on what is in front of me.

I was already said to be a hero, but I'm just one person. Having the same emotions as ordinary people and feeling like breaking your heart is not once or twice.

Still, I need to remain a hero. Never show weaknesses. Especially for Ray, it can't be seen by Ray alone.

I didn't want to keep crying alone anymore. He wanted to live somewhere quiet with Ray and escape reality.

By that time, I had been cornered.

"Master"

"Ray...."

It has grown. I really want to be happy that I've grown so much. But do you have any words you can use on me now?

Hey, am I right?

With that in mind, the final battle was finally over.

The war situation was clearly in our favor. We're almost done. This long, long battle is finally coming to an end. The enemy is clearly exhausted. It will definitely end with our victory... that's what I thought at this time.

But the moment dazzling light appeared in the back, the situation changed dramatically.

All human beings devoured by light, whether they are enemies or allies, are doomed. Only burning marks remained there.

And what appeared was a man and a boy in a heterogeneous atmosphere. I didn't understand everything they were talking about, but I quickly realized he was the one who started this Far East battle.

Apparently, I'm obsessed with Ray... but is he special?

Does Ray have something I don't know?

While I was thinking about it, I felt a boy with explosive primary material "Primateria" coming in from behind. Even I am now delayed in responding, and perhaps the boy is good at getting rid of the signs.

But it was a... suicide bombing attack.

I've seen it many times on this battlefield, but while I thought it was impossible to let such a boy do it... the opponent was approaching.

Looks like he was after Ray.

Given this distance and the opponent's speed, magic will not be able to perfectly defend them. But I can protect Ray's life.

When I quickly covered Ray's body, I was able to cover my entire body with the best material, Primateria... but I was only able to reduce the damage a little.

The moment it exploded, I felt my limbs ripping apart. Now, there is no sensation left. Fu, when I looked around with my slight remaining consciousness, my left arm and right leg were gone.

"... Ray. Are you okay?"

"Master...!? Why...!? Why...?

"Wow... ah... I wonder why. My body was moving on its own."

Yes, it is.

I moved on my own.

That time. That moment.

I undoubtedly preferred Ray's life to mine. Because that's natural, isn't it? I'm Ray's master.

"But... Master's arms and legs...!!

"... haha. I don't care about anything like this..."

I'll endure the weight until the end... hahaha. Looks like this is it.

woosh, your awareness is fading away.

Oh, I wonder if this is death.

I look at Ray's crying expression and think.

I didn't meet you to make you look like that...

But, Ray.

I wouldn't be happier if my life helped you this way.

So you're free to live. Free yourself from the shackles of me.

The moment your consciousness breaks down.

The first mass overflowing from Ray, "Primateria", wrapped my body.

Ah... I see. Ray. I knew you... did you...?

When I realized everything, my consciousness stopped there.