Kyuuketsu Hime wa Barairo no Yume o Miru

Lesson 23: The Bleeding Virgin Mary

"... no matter what, are you going to have that child?

Oriana, who never opened her mouth to her will, took a step forward, like blaming her - more worried about her opponent than that, stuck to Scarlet Snow in a tone that flattered her.

"Yep. It's the same no matter how many times I repeat it, it won't change my mind"

Scarlet Snow, with her hips down in the window chair, smiled lightly, still responding to it with a resolute attitude.

The reason for such an attitude was obvious, although it seemed a lack of gratitude to Oriana, who had become the empire's empress.

Her abdomen, which she stroked with love, was swollen, indicating 20-23 weeks pregnant.

Perhaps, at this time of year, you already feel fetal movement.

By the birth month there is still time - that said, Scarlet Snow herself is so luxurious that it is originally so small that the more she hugs it, the more she is likely to break it, that its existence is only too great and appears to be an obvious burden.

The fact is, the beauty that used to just shine is done, and the dark fatigue that can't be wiped is floating in its face. Contrary to that, however, the softness and inclusiveness characteristic of the mother is increasing - to its painful but sublime appearance, Oriana bit her lips with a sinking face.

No matter how many words overlap, perhaps this stubborn and gentle friend will not sacrifice my son. But still, Oriana couldn't help but say it as her best friend.

"I'm a woman, too. I can't tell you to abort your child cheaply, etc., even if your mouth is ripped if it's supposed to be. Except for that kid. Born unwanted by anyone, rejected from the world, despised as a cursed child, and to bear the pain... because such a harsh life is promised"

Scarlet snow taking the word directly from the front, but its smile unchanged. On the contrary, impeaching Oriana was even more painful.

"No, if that's all, I won't disagree so far either. Because there are many unwanted children in this world. But the kid is too dangerous. - I'm asking, why you're so debilitated. The child is still at the fetal stage but has tremendous power. To prevent that power from rumbling, you are constantly exercising weakening magic on yourself and suppressing that power… what happens if such a dangerous being is born in this world? And it's more obvious than seeing fire what happens when you know you're born. You will resent your existence and this world. And if we seek to destroy it, there is no such thing as the earliest we can stop!

At that time, there will be no more of you! - And I will sue you with my unspoken gaze.

Scarlet Snow became more obnoxious every day after the pregnancy was discovered. Though initially thought to be spiritual, any magic healing or psychotropic medication used would not cure the debilitation - Life Capital (Miko) and Zero Glass (not much), who practise healing almost all day long, were steadily polishing their vitality with their mouths aligned "as if they were pumping water into a bottom loose bucket". And the cause was obvious.

Maternal vitality is sucked up in the belly child.

From the first time I heard it and actually saw Scarlet Snow's weak cut, to Oriana's eyes it was no longer a life to be merciful, but a nasty malignancy, which only seemed like a parasite.

Scarlet Snow stares at such Oriana with quiet, clear eyes like a Mother of Mercy.

"Why do you think this child will resent the world and be imprisoned by hatred? Knowing the love and joy that beats it will make you a man who can't beat bitterness and sadness every second. Indeed, from the moment she was born, this child will carry in the ordeal. But those who live roughly in this world...... no one lives in a world that suffers and is free from grief, even if it is demons or animals. But I live without losing it. Same goes for this kid. I believe that."

For a moment, I let my clearly outgoing friend clog me with barometric words, Oriana, but I shook my neck to the side with pity and sighed.

"I didn't think you were such an optimist. This world, man is more cruel and merciless. It is not robust enough to tolerate heretical things that could destroy the world, just like normal human beings. Can you take responsibility when the child born grows and tries to bring the world to ruin? Isn't it too irresponsible to just give birth and leave it to others?"

"- As much as I can, am I going to support this child?

"There's no way you can! I don't know how much of a burden I still have, if I give birth in this state, I can stand it...! I can make it now. Process your belly child! You've had enough, you don't have to suffer like this!

Scarlet Snow stares at Oriana pleading with a shredding cry, like trouble.

"Oriana. Nothing. I've never thought of myself as unhappy or of this child as a burden, on the contrary, as an irreplaceable and precious treasure"

With an unconvincing face, from Oriana, who almost stares at herself, Scarlet Snow shifted her gaze and saw a newborn baby this spring, held by the wife of King Collard and his wife, Chloe, a group of visitors lined up behind her.

"I feel like I've been halfway and missing something. But now I feel really full. By giving birth to a child as a mother as a woman, I can be a true member of this world. I can't be happier. Thank you, for worrying about me. I really appreciate it."

To that word as if it were a will, Oriana, with a crying, angry face, opened her mouth reflexively and rebutted - on its back, Chloe's calm voice hung.

"Empress - No, were you an empress now? Well, I'm used to saying it, so let me say 'Empress' - Empress, having a child is a life-saving thing for any woman. But, hey, if you can get one life out of this world, your mother can endure any ordeal."

"I'm still unconvinced," whimpered Oriana, leaning down to repentance, in an unshakeable word with a sense of reality.

On her behalf like that, Chloe came forward with my child in her arms. King Collard follows suit.

"Your Majesty, if there seems to be any stray in Your Majesty, I said the same thing to the Empress.... I don't think you have anything to say to me."

Scarlet Snow sent a gentle thank you to Chloe, who grinned, and then, fu, saw the couple's faces with the faces that came to mind.

"Yes, yes. I have a favor to ask of you both, can you listen to me?

"What would that be?

King Collard frowned with a strange look, and Chloe nodded silently as to whether he had perceived anything.

"In case anything happens to me, I want to leave my baby with both of you."

Tension ran to everyone who was there.

Just one, Chloe wasn't surprised to see if she expected it.

"If it's true, I'd just like to raise one. I'm not talking about this earlier, because I don't know what it would be like to actually have a baby."

Although the attitude of perseverance and perseverance remains unchanged at all times without feeling it, "Princess, it is better not to be too forced," he recommends taking a break, while the life capital and Zero Glass hastily hang on to the healing technique, realizing how scarlet snow is clearly wearing off compared to the beginning of this meeting.

"Thanks, it's a lot easier. But let me just talk a little more."

I shake my head loose and gaze at King Collard with a bewildered face.

"I'm not saying I can't if it bothers you. It's just because you two personalities and a land pattern called Amitia were thought to be the best way to raise a child. Just being in an aerial garden can make a child a bird in a cage unknown to the world."

"It's..."

"Leave it to me! If you trust us that much, I won't complain, and whoever complains will strain you. You would, too, wouldn't you?

Chloe laughed uncontrollably as she banged the back of the pavilion owner, who nearly put her concerns to her mouth, with one hand.

"- Yes, sir. I get it. Well, if that happens, even your majesty's children will grow up undivided, won't they? Are you sure?

Scarlet Snow bowed his head deeply to King Collard, who rounded his slapped back and confirmed it with tears.

"Thanks, that's what I want"

Then I can look around and say.

"The power of our country has also diminished. No, most demon generals could disappear, but they would still have enough power to protect Amitia. If you need anything, don't hesitate to offer"

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The meeting was then naturally extinguished by the voluntary withdrawal of the same person who saw Scarlet Snow in physical condition.

Scarlet Snow, who was escorted to her bedroom by the Life Capitals, sighed loudly when she drank a glass of wine blood that had been prepared, and lay on her bed so that her dressing would collapse there as well.

"A little on the boulder... I'm tired..."

"Princess......"

I saw the face of Scarlet Snow sadly, with the face of Life Capital similar to that of Oriana earlier.

"Life capital, if I don't leave this child..."

"Princess!!"

"… it's a story of what if"

Scarlet snow laughing sideways.

"I'll have this kid and the air garden then, please. All that's left of the Round Table Demon General is you and Yasuo (Hozumi), and Zero Glass. The right of control has been transferred to Mr. Shadowloon, so I don't think he'll disappear without me... maybe Mr. Shadowloon won't come back"

All this time, Scarlet Snow's eyes shook with pity.

"I've pushed him for a hard role. In order to maintain the aerial gardens, you just have to live alone, bearing the burden of not being allowed to die and wander. That's all I have left."

"Princess......"

"Never think about martyring, etc. There are no more demon generals or powerful rows who were the Lord at the head of Heaven. You're the only one I can count on."

That day. In exchange for the disappearance of the idle fog (kim), most of the Demon General, including Heaven's Lifetime, who saw the Scarlet Snow returning unconscious and unbroken, and his endorsers, including Lappy, Tamegoro - an army that reaches its total of 10,000 rides - stormed angry hair heaven and dared to storm the only remaining 'Tower of the Pale God' in the heart of the continent, with momentum that just destroyed the world.

The earth trembled, the heavens cracked, and the rivers stained with blood.

The exact final war (Harmagedon) that lasted three days and three nights abruptly subsided, and no one returned alone.

In a later investigation, it is the prevailing view that there was not one thing left on the trail - even the 'Tower of the Pale God' could disappear - so they consulted with the Pale God. However, Scarlet Snow, who later regained consciousness, expressed a different sentiment: "I guess he ended up disappointed in everything and lost interest in this world".

"If that's an order, I will obey. But my husband is a future perpetrator, my princess, only one of you."

Life Capital answered bitterly.

In fact, Scarlet Snow laughed bitterly and concurred with the proclamation that she would not touch a child who would be born.

"Princess, I've always been with the princess... so without the princess, I'll disappear too"

Zero Glass, who was next door, ran out of words in a tone that said there was no choice.

"Nothing, you can be free without being imprisoned by me, right?

"If it's okay to be free, that's the freedom I decided to be"

"... ugh. You don't have a choice."

Giving up persuasion, Scarlet Snow sighed and closed her eyes.

"I'll sleep for a while. Take turns with others, and rest."

"- Yes. Princess."

Scarlet Snow continued half dreaming.

"And that's this kid's name, though. I took the meaning of both sides and decided '-' so that I could be either male or female."

"... ok"

In his dreams, Scarlet Snow called to life in himself.

"-. Please, may there be a beautiful world before you"

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I noticed all the time that for some reason I had just closed the "red door”.

"... why are you in the red if you opened the black one?"

Or the daydream I was just having (?), what is it?

I'm pretty sure it's some kind of trap that Ethereal God showed again, but this time it wasn't something oddly real or manipulative like the first smelly school comic strip that was shown, it was like chasing what actually happened...... it was an experience with no horn discomfort in the Xu.

"I wonder what that means"

Once again, we go back the way we came and stand at the branch.

"The door is still there, and it's still closed. I know that means opening one of them again..."

If I open it, is it a repeat of the same thing again? Or are we going to have another experience?

I was worried for a long time, but I felt like the amount of light on the glowing trail at my feet had fallen, and I looked back and saw that the path that had been extended gradually collapsed and approached me from the other side.

"You mean just pick it. Totally..."

That said, I have decided to choose one at a time.

"Come on, boss, follow me to my room!

At the same time as I opened the door I chose, I ran from the crashing trail into it.

At that moment, my vision dimmed and I felt someone whispering "Thank you" in my ear, but shortly after I confirmed it, I stepped down to the land where the Ethereal God was waiting.