The Annals of the Flame Kingdom (WN)

"What time are you going to be sleeping in that place?

How long have you been doing that?

A voice heard from the top of the sky to Kota, who broke up with Erica and slept in the courtyard. To be guided by his voice, Kota slowly opens his closed eyes. I turned my eyes and woke my body to the Lord of that voice, which is heard with the same pleasant smell of grass and cool wind.

"Mr. Scion."

"Miss Erica told me"

That's all he talks about, Shion lowering his hips somewhere next to Hota. Walking around with glossy stretched legs, he took the tobacco out of his white pocket and lit it on fire to make it look deliciously smoked.

"Don't be too casual."

"... sorry"

"I look like this, and I'm your" eyewitness "for once. My job is to get you to this Terra, Courta, and get you back to Larchia safely. Take that... Larchia is Larchia, but go to the Kingdom of Larchia? Tell the idiot to take the rest of the day off. He's a wretch."

"I just don't want you to tell me or anything... well, you're right. I apologize for the inconvenience."

"Hmm."

That's what I say, inhale a lot of tobacco. The smoke circulating through his lungs had raised its purple smoke from his wide open mouth.

"Since what time do you smoke, Mr. Theon?

Kota opens her mouth, staring at the rising purple smoke without expecting to see it. Such a horizontal view of Hota, 'Hum' and Shion snorted again.

"That's an abrupt question. What, are you gonna ask me a Zen question?

"That's not why. Purely interested."

"Because it is determined by the laws of the Kingdom of Flame. Tobacco has been around since I was twenty. At least I'm officially going to answer that."

"Official. Really? It's Japan... yeah, it's with the country I lived in."

"It's the law set by Emperor Alex, so naturally so. They say that smoking significantly inhibits the growth of the human body"

"Correct, that"

"Can you tell me the same thing after comparing the body of Miss Erica, the non-smoker, to my body?

"... I refuse to answer because this is a difficult question to answer"

"That's the right answer."

Cook the back of his throat and take another bite.

"- It wasn't until you graduated from college that I smoked. There was a lot at the time... well, there was a lot. My father was a smoker, and he was purely less resistant to smoking. So... yeah, the smell of tobacco to me is the smell of 'Father'"

That's what I said, Scion staring at the clouds at the end of the smoke with a distant eye. Unexpectedly, Kota also created a tannic surface on his face.

"Well... Mr. Theon, it's hard to hear... what about your father"

"Yeah? You're still taking the whip at the University of Larchia, aren't you?

In the words of Zion, Kouta, who accidentally corrected his abode, drops his shoulder.

"Mr. Scion......"

"Did you think it was the deceased?

"That's the way the atmosphere talks, right now"

"My parents are faculty at the Royal University of Larchia. I can tell you from inside my mouth... they're both good people. I've been busy there, and I haven't had a lot of memories with my parents since I was attentive. It has been more pronounced since Aria was born. You know what? It's harder not to see him alive, huh? Whatever, you have to be patient."

"... oh, I see. Mr. Theon's character is devastating because he had problems forming his childhood personality, right? I couldn't get enough of my parents' love, so I was made to just be 'patient', so that's all I got."

"Don't be rude. I grew up with enough love from my parents. That's why I grew up so good."

"Which mouth do you say that,"

Looking funny at Kota as he saw it with his jito eyes, Theon removed his mobile ashtray from his white pocket and pressed the cigarette he was covering.

"I don't even know if people appreciate it, but at least I like this personality a lot. Especially Cotta, because I don't have to" go around "like you or Miss Erica."

……

"It's a clumsy way to live, you guys"

Talking that far, while silent, Theon stares at Kota. Though Kota, who had been shot through the eyes of a sensible cleaver, was lost and his gaze was removed, Zion would not stop pursuing him.

"As I said to Miss Erica, I doubt you need that much patience. I don't want to do what I want to do, I can't do what I can, and all I'm doing is doing 'what I don't want to do'. Patience, patience, patience, you have no idea what the hell is so fun and alive."

"... we are adults"

"Doesn't a man have a boy's heart at any time?

"That's an ideal theory. Reality isn't sweet at all times, and it's never sweet with the world you love. You have to do what you have to put up with, what you have to do in peace, what you don't want to do. So..."

This... is the best way to be 'happy'.

"... Hmm"

"Reality problem, if I stay here right now in Terra, it will always be a later spark. In that case, it will be Erica and Emily who will be in trouble. And treated him like a troublemaker when he returned to Wang Du. So I..."

"Going to the Kingdom of Larchia to 'need me myself,'" he said?

"-! Yes, shouldn't you!

"No, nothing."

Saying that in a boring way, Theon pounded his pocket in white, realizing that there was no object there for him, and pounded one tongue a little. I turned that gaze to Kota.

"It's just... well, that's it. I just thought that your judgment would make no one happy, including Ayano, Miss Erica, Coata and yourself."

"Well, that's not true."

"If that's what you really think, all I can say is that I misjudged Courta Matussillo. It's a faded thing to look at my people."

……

"Miss Erica wants to be with you, but you're about to leave under Miss Erica. I'm sure this is unfortunate for Miss Erica."

"That's... but!

"What about Ayano? Coata, if you were to go to the Kingdom of Larchia, Ayano would have gotten you. I see, it would certainly be a 'winner' on one side. But can that fulfill and say" I wanted "Ayano? Even if I look like this, I'm a woman too. I don't know what Ayano thinks, but at least I don't want or care about the man who chose me for the erasure"

……

"So, Coata, how about you? I didn't want you to go to the Kingdom of Larchia without any itching? It's not even funny. Nobody wants to hear that joke, okay?

"... Still, Terra territory - Terra territory, I'd rather not be there!

Hand controlled Kota, who shouted as if to squeeze out.

"I am not talking about His Excellency the Duke of Erica Orenfeld van Flame. I'm talking about Miss Erica as a single woman."

Both ways. Theon releases his words without closing his mouth.

"Similarly, I am not going to be talking about the 'Virgin of Larchia' or the 'Demon King of Rondo de Terra'. I'm talking about a human being named Ayano, Coata."

……

"I don't know where you traders stand. [M] I'm not a politician, I'm a scholar."

"... does it matter, it"

"If you were paying attention to the formula and said black is white, you wouldn't even unravel the stuff that unravels it"

"That's not what I'm talking about."

"That's the story. Everyone takes care of each other and turns around empty. What do you say? Don't you think that's funny?

"Funny?"

"Oh, it's not about you. No, I don't think it's about you. Including you, it's all hilarious... but more than anyone, don't you think Miss Erica is hilarious?

"Erica, more than anyone else?

"Even if you think about it, look? Miss Erica wants to get away for you. [M] Not for terra territory. Think about your safety, Coata Matussillo, and pull yourself back for it?

"That's not true."

"None, you think? Hmm, that's sweet. I am also well acquainted with Lotte Ong's body, his kind of unique 'harshness'. That Jen is not the type to thoroughly crush his enemies. He's a twitchy hunter, like strangling him with cotton. Courta, I'm sure if you keep staying at Terra, Lotte Ong will definitely crush you. It's the worst way to think about it."

And Miss Erica knows how harsh Lotte Ong is.

"Lotte Ong has been in the royal castle since Miss Erica was born. You can't possibly know. So Coata, Miss Erica is releasing you. To divert from Lotte Ong's eyes."

Say that, mock me.

"- Hey, isn't that funny?

With his gazed eyes, Theon turns to Kota.

"Do you understand? Miss Erica wishes you, only you, happiness, grief, pull yourself back to fulfillment. That's how you get worried, you pull yourself out, and then you live happily ever after with Ayano, right? Hey, isn't that funny? It's like a tragic heroine. Hey, Coata? Isn't that funny? Hey, Coata, if it's funny - like, stupid, don't you think so!

"-!"

"Is this really the way to 'make everyone happy'? Ha! That's not true, is it? This is a way for no one to be happy. It's just a way for everyone to be unhappy. I dare you to choose that, you."

"What the..."

"No, but are you going to tell me?

"... come on"

"Let's say it again and again, Cota. You're funny."

"... Russai"

"Bad thoughts. Similar to resting, right? I chose the worst way, you. Hey, Coata? It's really funny, man."

"- Ugh!

Kota's voice echoed in the courtyard.

"Well, what was I supposed to do!

Stand up and stare at Zion with your eyes as if to see your parents' revenge. Taking that gaze, Theon snorted one with his hunch.

"- If you do it, you can do it, and those eyes."

"Hey, what was I supposed to do? Should I have stayed like a child? Should I have stuck around, bullied you, and stopped in this place? I don't know if I can do that! Enough. I'm an adult, I am! You have to accept things that don't go according to your will, things that don't convince you, and things that don't make sense! Everybody's gonna be 'happy'? There's a way! There's a way..."

"Why decide so easily?

"- I don't... decide, do I?

"That's right. Why do you think there's no way? Why don't you look for a better way? Why are you so easy?"

'Give it up,' I thought.

"Ha!

"You say that a lot, 'cause I'm normal'? Well, maybe you won't find a way to do that alone. But?"

Don't lick it.

"If you can't find me alone, why don't you ask people to 'help me'?

Don't be ridiculous.

"Sure, I'm not a so-called 'genius'. Coata, I'm just like you and I'm normal. I'm sure I won't be able to construct enough theory to convince you. Sure, I don't think he deserves to be consulted. So I know what you think."

- I can do anything myself, he said.

"- Don't get on with it, Ordinary. You can't. Perhaps you are concerned that Terra's Demon King will develop the economy, be trusted by Miss Erica, be trusted by Miss Emily, admired by Princess Sonia, loved by Ayano, and be able to do anything alone? The real you are weak on the pinch, you are such a lowlife as to plenty about this. Hey, are you sorry? When you can do anything yourself, that's what you think, 'Demon King'?

"I don't... I don't think so! I can't believe I can do anything myself."

"Then why don't you rely on me!

To the words of Hauta, as he was subjected.

"You are at every hour! Say," I can't do it myself, "but still try to figure it out, right? I'll tell you as many times as I can! You're an ordinary man, Courta! If you're an ordinary person, you look like an ordinary person, rely on people! Drop your head and beg for teachings! Don't worry about what you can do alone! People..."

He said, rely on me.

Stay seated, now Zion stares at Kota. As if he had lost his gaze to be shot through, Kota lowered his hips on the spot.

"... Too much. Sorry."

"... no. Mr. Theon is right."

From the sitting position, throw the limb on the ground again as it is. The smell of grass pierced Kota's nostrils again.

"... just a little, okay?

- How long have you been doing that?

When the wind stroked Kota's hair several times, Kota largely opened his mouth.

"Don't hesitate, come with Don"

Hit yourself in the chest and Zion swallows keholy at the strength of that unexpected fist that misapplied and subtracted force. Watch the trick with a smiling smile.

"... I 'm-"

No, he said.

"-" Me, "right. Maybe he wants to dress up."

From Kota's mouth, words leak.

"I really want to cry. Why do you keep telling me that? I've always wanted to look better and live smarter."

"Well, of course. I'd rather live dressed up than look bad."

"The truth is, you felt amazing. 'Cause it's Demon King, right? I'm just an ordinary man. I'm the Demon King in this world."

"Are you a demon king enthusiast? Or is that the fierce sympathy of the Devil King's Care Society?

"What kind of idea is that, Demon King protection? It's not... Look, 'Demon King' or 'Brave Man' feels special, right?

"Whatever the brave...... what about the Demon King? Well, if you're convinced."

"Mm-hmm. That's what you think. Well anyway...... you looked 'good' to me. Erica, Emily, Sonia, they're all counting on me. I'm happy, I'm happy... I'm really happy."

……

"... well, if you're in good shape, you're in big trouble in Solvania. I was in a hurry then. I didn't need it anymore, I couldn't use it anymore... and I was ready to be told that."

Say that - back to back with words like that, with a happy smile on your face.

"... Erica told me." Rely on me, "he said. 'You're not the only one'." Together, let's make this terra better. "

"Miss Erica in the corner doesn't seem to be taking advantage of her feelings at all?

It's true, smile bitterly.

"- After all, 'I want to put it on' What, me? A good year, and still... oh, no. Is that why? I thought you were 'normal' since you were little, so extra."

- I admire it.

"Defeat the Phantom on the feature show, to the hero. Presenting prestigious reasoning in reasoning films, to prestigious detectives. Reverse from a big pinch in a fighting comic strip, to a hero. Save the world, help the princess, to the brave. Must appear in all creations, on their own power alone, breaking through and dominating any difficult situation, to such 'special'"

To the point where I can scorch myself, I admire you.

"... ahhh. Wow, you don't look good, me now."

"Well, I can't deny it. Look at the coata now. 'Boulder, demon king! There won't be a human being."

But.

"- It's more human, I like it, don't you?

Fluffy, spring breezy, gentle grin.

"... what? Confession of love?

The slightly dodgy Kota responds to the expression of Zion when it is not there. In the wake of such a tearing of Hota, Theon inherited the word.

"Unfortunately, I've sold it to the world. Especially if you show me the 'Coata Now' just for me, isn't it stingy to fall Colo?

"The word chastity, you know?

"Beautiful body, this body"

That being said, Theon rattles the back of his throat sounding funny.

"I don't know what it feels like. Anyone who solves any difficulty spazzily looks purely good, and admires it. Neither do I. I have a good ability to deceive myself into a habit that I'm not, so I'm extra."

"Say it yourself? Highly capable."

"Too much humility is offensive on the contrary. I am not a genius, but I consider myself an ordinary man who is infinitely close to genius. A little more, I'm going to be able to reach it in a little while, so on the contrary, I'm angry that I'll never reach it. I'm also angry that you know you'll never get it. Spread it out. And give it up. Me too - I'm sure, Coata, you too."

"... Correct"

"So we, the Ordinaries, help each other. If you can't get over the wall, you just have to cross it with a shoulder car. There's a better chance you two can get over this than one, right?

"I know the logic, but I'm not convinced."

"Which neighborhood?

"Asking people to 'put on a shoulder car' is where 'I don't look good'"

Sion unwittingly erupts into such a word of Hota. He shook his shoulders and wept in his eyeballs, looking at Kota funny with that gaze.

"... you're a difficult guy, you too. No, should I say stubborn?"

"I know, because it's about me."

"I guess I suck at the way I ask for it, to be exact. By the way, you want me to ask you something for later school?

"What?

"'Just shut up and get on your shoulder,' said Arrogant Shore, not dressed too badly."

"That's risky. You're more than likely gonna hate me, aren't you?

"People who don't take risks don't grow up, do they?

"I'm basically freaking out, the banker. It's subtractivism."

That said, wake up the body you were sleeping on. Um, one big stretch. Beat your cheeks with both hands with a pussy and a strong heart.

"- Thank you, Mr Zion. Much easier."

That look of grin and smile is the usual look of 'Coata'. Theon gave such a slightly unfortunate look to Kota.

"... what, are we done yet? It's not time to panic yet, is it?

"Enough is enough. Let me tell you what I want to say."

"That's too bad. At the corner, I thought I'd widen my differences with my other daughters and put them down?

Kouta responded by smiling bitterly, by contrast, at Scion, who showed a full of tea and a niggling grin.

"What is it? You're mistaken, aren't you?

"You don't mind me making a mistake, do you?

"What about tying anything to sex?

"You seem to flip the foreword, but that's what you get wrong. I'm not talking about sex."

"So, what do you mean?

"Did you just say that?" This is the best way, "he said."

"Yeah. Sure."

"I know what you're talking about, too. Terra territory is saved, Coata's life is extended, Ayano is happy. If you look only at the surface, it certainly makes sense. If we were to borrow Coata's words, it would certainly be an adult response"

But I don't care.

"Nothing. I'm not a fraternist. So I'm not going to say" a world where everyone can laugh and live "or" a world where everyone can be happy. "It's just that all I want is the happiness of The One Within My Eye. Ultimately, if a person in sight is happy, it doesn't matter who it is."

"On top of the radical opinions, I do."

"Because it's Theon Baumgarden, I am. I am my identity."

"It's a nasty identity, it"

"It would have been good to be a scholar, wouldn't it? A king would have been a radical despotic monarch, I am. That's why I don't like your choice. Even you are within my" sight ". And if it's within my sight, Coata, you are."

"Happiness," he said.

"That's your 'duty'"

"It's really exhausting, isn't it, Mr. Scion? But... thank you."

"Thank you is good. Because I'm sorry, this is... So, what do we do? What the hell kind of judgment do you make after hearing all about my endeavors?

"Right."

Smile bitterly at Theon's gaze as usual.

"… Again, I am going to the Kingdom of Larchia"

With a very, very beautiful bitter smile.

"Right."

"To be honest, life at Terra was fun. I also understand what Mr. Theon is saying. Maybe that's the right thing to do. I'm sure I'm patient, too. Maybe I should just cry, call, squeal, and ask for your help. But"

- Because I want to put it on.

"And there are also Ayano in the Kingdom of Larchia."

"Is that sympathy?

"No. I mean this, too. It's hard to throw away the fun life at Terra… just like that, living with Ayano will be fun."

"Let's get the words back exactly the way they were. You know the word chastity?

"Yeah, unfortunately I know. And I feel like I'm saying the worst... but the trouble is, they're both serious."

"Well, you say you prefer hero colors. I guess that's okay."

"I'm not a hero?

"Even the Demon King prefers color. Well, that would be ant too."

"For once, I'm telling you, we're not just talking about sex work, are we? Ayano and I have good synchronization, and purely -"

"Oh, okay, okay. That's good enough."

That said, I saw Hota with a serious look again.

"- Regret, don't you?

To such Zion's words, again.

"- To do so, it's decided. Maybe whatever you choose."

It's like I just blew it off a little bit, and it's still troublesome, frightening, giving up... such a bitter smile with all sorts of emotions on it.

"... for a long time, I stayed. Excuse me for packing around here."

"You pulled it off. Sorry."

"No, thank you"

Deeply bowing his head, Kota turns his back. Eventually he dropped off his back until he was blind, and Zion threw himself on the ground like Hota earlier.

"You're a difficult guy, really"

Smells blue, inhales such grass air.

"Is that all I can do? Hmm, I kind of regret that when I think about it - well, good. That's not my role... first of all, it's not a pattern."

Eventually, breathe out the air accumulated in your lungs slowly.

"-Come on, it's 'you guys' business later, right? Tell that stupid, stubborn, difficult, dressy, flighty, annoying, ordinary man that the world is so 'fun'."

I asked you, "Heroin."

I clasped my pockets to smoke and pounded my tongue when I realized you were cutting me - well, sometimes I thought it would be good too, and instead of smoke, Theon inhaled the smell of grass once more into a cup of chest.