The Traveling Hero Won’t Let the Innkeeper’s Son Escape

Zagres jumped to such a small wish.

Aristotle Telesia, trapped in a glass case and unable to resist, eroded from the inside and eventually took control. She used Alec and Ruth to make her wish come true. --And now the world is suffering.

The people on Aristotle's side don't blame her because they know those facts. And I won't let her go where someone might blame her. That's why Aristotle didn't come to the meeting.

Some of you know that she feels more responsible for this than anyone else. Now that I've told her a malicious word, Ruth knows I'm weak enough to commit suicide.

But Aristotle suffered the opposite. Because there was a difference between the magnitude of the sin that I felt and the response of my surroundings. Instead of feeling relieved that I can't be blamed, it was a type that increasingly hunted me down by feeling "my own fault" for caring and understanding around me. Seriously, but probably dead.

"Please, Mr. Ruth...."

Aristotle, weeping, begs Ruth from the gap between Zenobia's arms.

"Please judge me with your hands. You have that right... please, let me..."

While begging, Aristotle lowered her head.

Ruth looks at Zenobia and the priest. They opened their mouths to Ruth, but eventually swallowed the words with a bitter expression without saying anything.

(... did you call me because you wanted someone to blame you?)

Of course, there must have been an apology, but that should have been good just after Ruth woke up or after he got healthier. At this halfway point, we called Ruth because Aristotle Telesia was finally unable to maintain her normal mind in the worsening war situation. In the words of the people on her side, they might not have been able to bear the weight of the sins they felt.

That's why I dared to choose words.

"... I don't want to blame you."

"Nah, why!? I'm the one who made you look like that!? I'm the one who sent your precious lover Alec to Zagres!?

"... if you only look at the situation, maybe so. Because I don't think that's all."

Ruth didn't feel any anger towards Aristotle until today.

(I don't intend to be a good person.... I don't think this is about her personal level.)

At first, I wondered why Zagres appeared in Aristotle's glass case - but I realized it was trivial at a meeting that took place after I woke up.

This is an incident where the thoughts and goodwill of many people are intricately intertwined, and it happened over a thousand years ago.

An administrator who seeded the power of "the one who fulfills the wishes of the stars” for his own sake.

A prolonged war.

The creators of Zagres.

Aristotle Telesia wished for liberation.

Ruth fell into a trap without realizing anything.

Geo didn't realize what Zagres was thinking.

Fully awake Alec.

And Zagres is putting the stars in danger for people.

Ruth thought that even though it was a complex and intertwined case, he couldn't help blaming the individual.

I'm not talking about that level anymore. That's why Aristotle Telesia didn't get angry personally. Ninro Ruth is angry with the manager, who is responsible for making Alec suffer.

(Besides, even if I blame a woman who is suffering from such guilt, I just feel sicker....)

Aristotle Telesia has suffered enough from her words and deeds. Loose's chest ached just thinking about her mood. If I were in that position, I would tremble.

That's why I don't blame or get angry. Ruth is just having a hard time doing that. Why should I feel painful on my own?

"Hmm...."

In Ruth's reply, Aristotle looked desperate. Zenobia and the priest seemed somehow reassured.

"I... I... what do I do..."

Aristotelecia weeps again.

In her heart, she must have been disappointed by the seriousness of the sins that have brought the world into trouble, her apologies for the kindness of her surroundings, and her anger for her immaturity. Neither sleeping nor eating should be decent.

……

Looking at it, Ruth decided to tell him what he was wondering.

"... Aristotle Telesia, now you feel guilty and suffering, right?

"Yes, I feel it. I've done something I can't make amends for....."

Looking desperately at Aristotle Telesia, Ruth spoke with no emotion.

"Well, I'm sorry, but please endure the sin as it is."

"... eh?

"Please endure without thinking about dying or wanting to be relaxed. Endure, endure, and think desperately about what you can do."

I know that it is very painful to endure. It must be worse than dying. That's why suicide doesn't decrease. I thought it would be best for her to want punishment.

"Instead of being called a Virgin, you have a great healing power that no one else can. Think of ways in which you can help them endure their suffering. Don't die, don't fall down. It's escape. If you feel guilty, endure it, stay healthy, and fully use your powers."

Healing magic is a magic in which talent is a thing. No matter how hard you try, Ruth can't do it. How many times do you think I envy you?

"... I'll never forgive you if you waste your power to help a lot of people. I think it is your responsibility to endure the suffering, to live long and healthy, and to continue to use that special force until the end of your life."

Feeling uncomfortable in a quiet room, Ruth stepped out of the chair. I was brought here by Zenobia, but I was already able to do this myself.

(Ah....)

I tried to get out of the room, but noticed that I couldn't reach the door. It's pathetic to ask you to open it before you get out of your chair on your own. If you're worried about how to open it, the door will open automatically.

It was Zenobia who opened it for me. With a gentle expression on her face, she goes to Ruth and says, "Here you go."

Ruth turned around as he left the room. Behind them were Aristotle Telesia with a surprising expression and a priest with the same face beside him. I laughed a little at those two.

You didn't think I'd say, "Suffer and endure like this."

"If the priest feels bad about this, please do your best to support her in her efforts. Please don't run away this time... only the priest can support you."

That's what I'm gonna tell you before I leave the door. Zenobia went out the hallway together and closed the door behind her.

I can't hear anything from inside, but if there's a priest, it'll be fine.

"You... Ruth is small and very weak, but you can easily do what I can't."

Zenobia looks at Ruth and says so, puts the door on her back. It seems that I am going to stay in that state for a while, maybe I am taking care of the two of you. If anything happens, they'll jump right in.

"... but is this good?

Ruth grunted unintentionally.

She wanted punishment.

If Ruth doesn't show understanding and say anything, she won't move on from there, she'll just have to endure the pain forever.

I thought it would be a waste. I wanted her to be healthy and to use her strength to the fullest.

That's why, if you want punishment, you told them to endure their sins and use their special powers as a remedy.

But I still don't know if that's really good.

I don't know.

"I knew it... you'd better go back and apologize..."

"- But Alice was just crying, no matter how comforting we were."

Zenobia's quiet voice echoed in the hallway.

"As it was, she definitely didn't move forward. Sin crushes me, and if I succeed, I may be weak and dead... but Alice, who listened to you, made me cry for the first time in a long time."

Zenobia was "very happy" to see that surprising expression.

The smile was beautiful enough to fit the name of the goddess.

"Rest assured. You've changed Alice, and I won't waste your help. It's our turn to be on the side from here. I'm sure it'll get better... well, there's that guy who's also the culprit. I'm sorry, but I can't be more supportive of Alice than that man."

Zenobia, speaking of "that man" with a small voice, looked a little lonely. Ruth doesn't know why.

"Anyway... thank you, thank you. Leave the rest to me."

Zenobia leaning against the door had a soft smile.

Looking at that expression, Ruth finally calmed down. I just regretted a little bit that she might have said something extra, but if she said it this far, I guess I'll take care of the rest.

I'm sure Aristotle Telesia will get better. I thought so.

"I see. Now if you'll excuse me, Mr. Zenobia."

"Oh, see you later. Ruth"

Ruth greeted Zenobia and walked down the hall again.

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Walking onboard again, Ruth was determined.

(I knew I had to do something about this.)

There was a lot of inconvenience in the appearance of a small doll.

I can't do anything in a hurry on board, and I can't help myself without a lot of help. If Ruth was a child, he might have accepted such things normally, but because he had an adult spirit, it was very stressful to have someone else do what he could.

(I hate to bother busy Cyrus, but... let's talk about it.)

Although I had already felt inconvenience with the doll's appearance, I had to consult Cyrus in order to change this appearance, so I hesitated for a long time. Because I knew it would put Cyrus in a lot of trouble when he went everywhere and didn't come back to Gilmore.

But we can't just sit back and wait for things to get better. Because...

(I won't be able to help Alec directly, but I want to move myself so that I can help everyone a little)

We can't help but use the help of others to achieve Ruth's ultimate goal. You can't stay a little doll forever.

(Cyrus must be back.)

I hear Cyrus is coming back to the ship this evening to attend some kind of meeting. I'm supposed to spend the night in Gilmore.

When I went to the place where I was accommodating a small boat in Gilmore, there was already a ship on which Cyrus was on board. I'm sure he's on board.

(According to Karen's information, the meeting is over. That's why he must be on board somewhere....)

Ruth walks around the ship with the doll's body. I didn't enter the restricted area, but after listening to the people around me, Cyrus was probably out on deck.

"Wow... it's getting dark..."

When I asked him to open the door and go out, the sun had already fallen. On some lighted decks, there are some guards watching the ship and the ark. Incidentally, even if the lights are on, the Gilmore affair is blindfolded by magic, so the light won't leak, and they can't be found normally. The technique seems to block the wind to some extent, and even if Ruth's weight is light, he won't fly in the wind.

(Where were you...)

Looking around on the wide deck, I noticed a tired man sitting in a supply box. He looks away from his surroundings in a place with lots of boxes.

"Can you see anything?

"Nothing."

Really?

Man - Cyrus was not surprised to hear Ruth's sign. Instead, it will shift your body to the side and create a place where Ruth can sit.

Ruth took care of Cyrus and climbed up the supply box, sitting next to him.

(I've seen the night sky with Cyrus before....)

Underneath the ship, you can see a lit city to avoid attacks from alien creatures.