Next Life

"Almost!

One man trumps the oak.

There was even a side full of smell around, and countless piles of corpses and rivers of blood were built.

The man looks around without alarm, making sure that there is no one to move, and then he lays down his sword and exhales loudly.

Its forehead is covered in sweat, and its body is covered with multiple wounds and bitter returning blood.

At first glance, it would be easy to see how intense the battle was.

(Return)

The man walks out with his heel back.

I don't go in a straight line or anything, but look back from time to time.

It was a sign of vigilance towards the monsters.

The man dives through the growing trees and makes his way to his own house.

There are dwellings for humans in the depths of the woods that are difficult to reach even the light.

The exact name of the calendar has long been forgotten.

The people who live in this age called it the "Age Without Light," or "Age of the Demon King" all around giving up.

"Welcome home, Mr. Raul"

When the trees go out to the open place, two young people greet them.

We're both people in the same hiding place.

The two of you won't be surprised to see Raul.

Because we know that he is in danger, and that he is the bearer of strength that does not pose a problem.

Now that Hidden's strongest existence translates and cannot be fought, this Raul Envers is the greatest power.

"So? What about Evelice?

Raul asked in an irresistible manner his agony.

Evelice is the name of his wife.

"Yes, you're safe."

The man said with a smile rushes out.

And no one blames it.

Those who are asked about the birth of their own children and do not have faster legs do not deserve to be fathers.

Though not explicitly stated, there is such a terroir.

Because it is a time when demons and demon kings must travel, and humans must live with one another shoulder to shoulder.

There was a crowd in front of the house.

"Excuse me, let me through!

The people who admitted to Raul give way.

Among the simple houses made of wood and straw were his wife Evelice and the midwife, and a baby crying in a healthy voice.

"Oh, Raul boy. I was born safe."

The midwife joyfully distorts her wrinkly face and shows her the little life she holds.

"Oh......"

Raul finally squeezes out that many words.

Babies looked divine in a time of days when they didn't know when they were going to die.

The sound of someone sniffing sounds.

Not very touching, even those who spill tears.

Even in times when tomorrow is invisible, there is a new life to be born.

And that will be the source of courage for them.

"Evelice, you did it."

Raul returned to me and spoke to his wife.

"I'm sorry, you're like a girl."

Evelice, who played a major role, makes a weak voice and lays her eyes down sorry.

She knew her husband wanted a boy.

That was the guilt of it, but Raul is not a man small enough to blame his wife like that.

"Say what. There is no greater joy than the fact that both parents and children were safe. Cure me."

I labor my wife with a smile from Kaishin.

"Yes."

Seeing that, Evelice finally relieves herself.

I was more afraid than anything of being disappointed by the man I loved.

"Raul boy for now. I can't let a baby be held by a guy dressed like that. You're cleaning up your body."

Maternity women who saw the couple's conversation separated blame them for the man's familiarity.

Although I know I've been fighting hard for the inside, it's another matter of whether I can hold the baby.

"Oh, oh."

Raul remembers in the words of his midwife that he looked terrible.

"Mr. Raul, this way."

One young man speaks to Raul and leads him to the water bath.

Of course, Raul knows about the place.

The fact that you will guide me on purpose means that you will help me.

Next to taking off their clothes and cleaning their bodies with water, the men divide up and wash Raul's gear.

No armor, no hands, no shins, no unspoilt parts.

"Well, I figured bathing in the water would be best."

That's what Raul leaks when he's comfortable.

The blood of the monster returns and so on, but I can't say that to protect the inside.

I'm screwing my disgust with a sense of purpose and responsibility.

If you're the guys who help you wash, there's hardly any disgust.

Because there is a rumor that when you touch a brave man's protective gear and help him take care of it, his martial arts will dwell.

Aside from how much they believe, there are never many men who would like to abandon Raul.

They are also popular with the women, but no one used the colour of his wife Evelice.

The biggest force in Miles that cannot be fought under the circumstances is Evelice.

Wipe your body with a clean cloth and put together the clean clothes you were given.

Then we head back home one foot away.

The rest of the men had the role of drying Raul's gear.

I haven't had a baby in a long time, so my days of serenity continue.

It's not like there's no battle.

Defeating the Goblin, Oak, and Poison Snake herds is routine and will not be calm.

Raul is also relentlessly driven out.

The birth of a child is no reason to rest.

Rather, it was necessary to sift the martial arts for the safety of the child.

"I hope it keeps going."

Raul is alone.

At least until the child can walk.

I have that wish, but whether it will be fulfilled or not.

He belonged only a few years ago.

Before that, the village was destroyed by an army led by the demon Falner.

It's just that I got to know Evelice because of that, so it's not all bad.

I can't deny that I want to believe that.

Speaking of concerns, Evelice's inability to move prevented him from disposing of the monsters' bodies.

To what extent can it be expected to work simply by burying it on the ground or flushing it into a river?

Isn't it because there aren't many monsters approaching regularly?

Nobody says anything, but I have vague anxieties.

"Mr. Raul, it's your turn."

A young man comes by.

"Ooh."

Raul and his crew turned their bodies to pull up inside.

Immediately after that, the earth shakes.

"Knock."

Raul kneels reflexively and moves to a critical posture.

But the others don't either, and they fall.

"Is that ground shaking?

Raul's voice mixed with haste and vigilance for a reason.

Ground swings do occur naturally, but more often than not, they are born by the demons' families.

And his hunch gets centered.

"Ah-ha-ha. Man, I followed you."

Bright and energetic weather, then I heard a woman making the humans all furious.

The men set up their weapons simultaneously.

One shadow descended before their eyes.

Two black horns grown from temples on blue skin, as well as red eyes and black tails.

Outside close to someone dressed in black.

"Demon Man..."

Raul crushed with anger, hatred, and fear.

"Ma, demon...?

Other men leak groans of despair.

A demon is a being who transcends the limits where there are monsters, gaining paranormal power, strength, and closeness to people and brains.

It is roughly divided into three stages: top, middle and bottom, but basically the stronger the original species is.

There are exceptions, but it is true that the original race is strong but the weak demon has not been confirmed.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I'll give you a compliment."

It was a stupid round attitude, but no one can afford to care about it.

I'm instinctively feeling the difference in absolute power.

The only thing that didn't apply was Raul.

"You know what I mean. You don't remember me?

There is anger in his words.

Because the demon in front of him is the demon who destroyed his birthplace.

"You can't remember that, can you? You're telling me you can tell the difference between the bugs you've trampled down?

The answer of the demon Farner is clear.

They only saw humans as less than bugs.

So I don't see the difference between Raul and the other guys.

"Shit. Run."

Raul spoke to the men at the same time as he struck his tongue.

They are not very hostile opponents.

So at least I bought some time and tried to increase the likelihood that those inside could escape.

The men run out desperately.

Seeing it, Raul pulled out his sword and was slashed by the demon.

Step on it with all your strength and wave your sword down with all your strength.

It is Raul's strongest attack, which also slaughters wild tigers.

But the opponent is an incomparable tiger, a demon.

I stop the long sword that cuts through the air and strikes with only my index finger on my left hand.

Still, Raul doesn't stop.

From the battle of the demons of the past, I was prepared to do this much.

Let go of my sword and I'll be beaten.

But the demon gracefully avoids it and causes his legs to hook and fall.

"[Firebread]"

Then he unleashed it on the men fleeing the magic of the flames.

Even the subordinate magic, if it is also the magic of the demon, becomes the fireball of the great human race.

And they swallow the men lightly, and burn down the trees even more.

"Ah..."

They easily kill those who tried to escape, and their voices leak unexpectedly.

"Ah-ha. Did you think you could get away from me?

The demon mocked and put Keri in Raul's belly, which was filled with gaps.

(Damn, but the least I could have done)

The men did not help, but suddenly there was a fire that burned the trees, which meant that an anomaly had occurred.

The people in there can't possibly understand that.

You should run a little farther while the demon Farner is fooling himself.

If it were the original Evelice, I might reject it and rush to my place.

But now I have a baby.

The first thing to protect is the baby.

I don't see that. I'm not his wife, Raul is sure.

He stood up slowly as he said a permanent goodbye to his wife and son in his heart.

"I won't run away. I'll take you down."

I know a hundred impossible things.

However, they were told that the demons tended to attack me in a murky way when they were told this head-on.

In short, in such a case, as the mind of a person who has become

The devil Falner turns off his grin and turns to the truth.

It must have been sarcastically unpleasant to have been declared "defeated" by a human being who was nothing more than an elephant.

But the next action was against Raul's expectations.

"[Volcano]"

It was magic that generated the lava flow and swallowed the forest behind it all at once.

"Become..."

Raul is stunned and unwittingly looks back behind him.

Because there was a hiding place in the direction where the magic was unleashed.

A demon kick is unleashed there.

"Guuuuuu"

The intense blow I got where I was defenseless made me stuck on the ground again.

The demon Farner steps on the head of such a human man.

"Ahhhhh. I don't know, how does it feel to be attacked by something you tried to protect?

To the mockery thrown at him, Raul understood the devil's malice.

The devil in the shape of a man probably knew about the hiding place from the beginning or so.

I pretended not to know because I create moments like this.

Raul felt an unprecedented outburst of anger.

"You..."

There were old men and children in there who couldn't fight.

Above all, I had his wife and son.

There can't even be a man or something who won't get mad at you for burning it.

It took an outrageous blow.

The demon Falner avoids such Raul's attack without making a creation and chops off his right arm.

"Gwwwwwwwwww"

The burning pain makes a man speak of agony.

"Ah-ha. That's a lot of lukewarm attack for getting rid of everything you tried to protect, huh?

"Ku, damn......"

Still an undeniable raul of hostility, but then his left arm was cut off.

Screaming again.

"Ah-ha. That's a pretty good scream."

Raul, who lost both arms, kneels down.

"Duh, why are you imitating this...?

You've completely broken your struggle, and you look up at the demon with a flashing face.

Farner had a good grin when he saw it.

"It's decided that. 'Cause it's funny, huh? A man who tried to protect someone is angry because he can't protect that person! And he wants to turn anger and remorse into despair! It's so much fun!

Kick Raul with a high laugh.

"Humans are really stupid, aren't they? You can run because we're letting you go on purpose. Why would you do something like that?

Once the words are cut off, breathe in, and proclaim them exalted.

"It's decided that. You humans are the best toys ever! You wouldn't enjoy a toy like that if you broke it all, would you? That's why we're keeping it alive! For fun till I get bored!

"Saw, the outer road..."

Raul exhales the words of the curse, breathing incessantly.

"One day, one day, I'm sure someone will defeat you."

His head was ruthlessly crushed by the demon.

There was no miracle in him.

"It's the cry of the weak, isn't it? There's no way you can show up to defeat Master Aulanis."

The demon Farner said with disdain and awe.

Contempt is directed against man, and fear is directed against the absolute named Aulanis.

It's not like I have the knowledge with Aulanis, the most powerful demon king.

But I hear stories about the destruction of many demon kings because they bought the anger of their existence.

If I tried to be a Farner who was just a demon, it was an incomprehensible fear.

(Well, shall we go back under Master Louvail?)

Never thought particularly of destroying a single human being, and she decided to return to her master.

At this time, she had no reason to know.

That the greatest enemy to the Devil's family did not die.

"I've made up my mind..."

Evelice pushed her grief to death and told her to tell herself.

She was not dead.

Being an excellent "miracle user," she diligently unfolded the barrier and took her life.

Farner's biggest mistake would have been not identifying the survivors.

If I had known or might have known Evelice existed, I would have never met him.

Such a fateful prank will bring one future.

"This kid's name is Melinda. Melinda Guilford-Envers......"

I gave her a name.

Guilford is the surname of her parents' home, something she stopped naming when she joined Raul.

In the old saying, "hopeful."

Evelice nods to the murmur of the surviving midwife as well.

"One day, in such a hell of a time, it brings a glimmer of hope. I can make that wish..."

The grief of losing a loving husband, the remorse of losing most of his companions inside, the guilt of having children in these times.

There were different thoughts.

I sent the name "Melinda" with my wish, nothing is all about my affection as a parent.

Evelice was not such a saintly prince, and she was not foolish enough to realize that she was such a person.

Melinda Guilford-Envers.

She will end in the Dark Ages in response to her mother's wishes and inscribe her immortal name as the great hero "Melinda Guilford" in a later life.

But my mother never saw it...