It Is A Different World And Yet I Am Cultivating Monsters

"Now you know... you're the worst... don't forget about her, don't forget about her memories... but what you did was to erase her very existence! Insulted all of her memories on her behalf! I knew I was supposed to die! Now you know! Hurry up and despise me and cut me loose!

That's how Lily reveals and explodes her first emotions.

I didn't know everything about her.

All I knew was what her brother told me.

All that remained was my own predictions.

But it wasn't wrong at all.

What was inside Lily was anger at herself instead of a friend.

And regret and repentance that she made a bond with us while lying to Lily.

Because if the real Lily were alive, she would be next to us right now.

She took Lily's place in a double sense.

Redemption because I felt that way.

"Lily, how many times do I have to tell you?"

It's fundamentally wrong.

"Cut it out! Even though that's how I regret it and the real Lily is sad! Don't you think I'm screaming in the afterlife for you to return the place to me?! That would be nothing but an insult to your friend!!

Yes, if, as Lily said, the true character of Lily is true, then she can't resent that.

"Above all, it is our mistake that cannot be forgiven. Do you despise Lily for being a fake? Bullshit! So what?!

I scream.

With more anger and truth than ever.

When she heard me scream, Lily was stunned, but she glanced at my eyes.

"It doesn't matter. No matter who you are or what you've replaced, you're the only Lily I know. It was Lily who made me a bond, thought I was one of them, and cultivated the monster with you. Does it matter who you are? More importantly, if you are an SS ranked monster, then what? Do you forget who I am?"

Yeah, somebody else.

I have absolutely nothing to do with this world, and I'm not afraid of monsters at all.

"I am a monster grower Kyo who has raised monsters. All my friends around me are monsters. And now you're afraid to know that you're an SS ranked monster? If that's the case, it's a good place to get too cocky, you."

That said, I gently bounced Lily's nose with my index finger.

Lily stepped back, holding her nose in surprise.

The eyes were filled with tears that could catch something different.

"... what you're saying is fucked up. Normally, if you were a monster, you'd be angry because you were either surprised or scared."

"That's why I'm telling you, it's not a big deal. If you say so, my mother is an SS ranked monster and my sister is one of the Four Heavenly Kings. You're more surprised. And now you despise me for knowing that you were a monster."

That would be a line that no human being in this world could ever say.

Monsters are defeated by people.

So prepared, so given the role.

The monster became the original person named Lily and instead blended into other people's society.

The fact that it could be catastrophic if anyone knew it.

But if you let me tell you what to do.

"It doesn't matter if it's real or not. I only know you, Lily. That's why I'm with you, Lily."

I reached out to Lily.

It was like a girl named Lily reached out to her once.

Now I'm going to be her one of a kind.

Reach out to her with determination and thoughts.

Looking at it, Lily spilled tears and began to cry as she pressed and killed her voice.

My sins. Who you are. Do what you do. My past. My own lies. Talking about everything about yourself and not being rejected.

Reaching out to someone else.

She wept and took her hand for the second time since she was born.

"--You 're really different."

"I'm often told."

The usual conversation. The usual Lily.

That was enough.

My relationship with Lily has finally begun.

"... so, it seems like we're going to break our hips, but can we move on? It's Lily."

When I realized it, I could hear Amaness's voice behind us holding my hand unwittingly.

I calmly checked the current situation to see whether it brought me back or not, because my face turned red and I accidentally ranged so that I could play.

"Bebe, it's nothing to worry about... it looks like this is the end of your role, and if you want to go further, I won't disturb you..."

For some reason, Lily's tone was also upset.

By the way, Hell, who had been watching us from earlier, roared, "Uuuu ~".

Right right right right. Then we'll go ahead, so you and the cultivator can have a nice little chat later. "

"No, no, that's not true! Amanesu!!

Lily will deny her face bright red.

I don't know where you're going with the bonds you just made.

"... but can I have one too, Lily? I know you were about to repent for what you did and atone for it. But why bother taking the Emperor's side? You mean to get beat up by us?

That's what I wondered after hearing about Lily's past.

I wondered if it had anything to do with her role as a monster.

"Oh, that's it. Well, you didn't know him yet. He's...."

The moment Lily tried to say something.

Roar sounds from the ground floor.

Perhaps there was some sort of settlement in the battle between heroic Felid and Jack.

It was a vibration that made me think so.

"... I'd like to talk to you, but it doesn't look like that right now. All right, go anyway. You guys, at least Kyo came here to beat the Emperor's brave one, right?

"Oh, yeah. I'm sorry if I don't put a bullet in his face."

When I decided to get in here, I decided to get Lily and the others back.

I'm sorry if I don't put a bullet in his face with a word of apology about this.

This is not a matter of anger or vengeance or indifference.

It's a matter of kejime.

Lily nodded satisfied with my answer.

"Then go. There's an emperor on the third floor. Nobody stands in the way. Just settle this with you. I'll protect your back here so you don't get in the way."

"Oh, honestly, I'd be more comfortable if you came with me, but should we settle this alone?

I also read what Lily had to say, and Lily nodded quietly.

Somehow I've been with you forever.

Lily, my buddy, already knows what she's thinking.

And so are the rest of them.

Jack and Jess, I trust them all.

That's why I don't look back when I hear the explosion earlier.

Believe in your people and just move forward with all your might.

We will defeat the Emperor, the boss of this castle.

Well, I'll be right there, Lily.

Yeah, good luck, Kyo.

Turning our backs to the voices of our trustworthy companions, we ran up the stairs.

The boss of this castle ahead of him - towards the Emperor.