Chapter 253 – Ep.17 – Farewell (2)
“I hope everyone is happy… “
Delrin makes his last sincere wish. Like a child’s Christmas prayer, a simple and pure wish passes between the two like an echo.
Delrin also recognizes that it is an abstract, broad, and unclear wish. But I can’t think of another wish.
“My mom and dad… “
He doesn’t want to abandon anyone. That may be why he was able to come this far.
“Riko, Neba, Eva, Chichi, Kaede, and Helen behind me… “
He is the only one who suffers losses every time, and he is often ridiculed because he is at the mercy of others and has pride,
Without a proper plan, without the ability to execute it, without any ability, all he has is a sadistic, smooth appearance and a weak body,
A man with a lot of unnecessary affection.
So, even though he seems like a fool, I don’t hate him.
“Our kids, Karen, Karin, Rika… All the children I will have in the future, and my children who are not even born yet… “
He makes his wish more concrete by mentioning each and every person he has met since his journey.
“My friends too… Mr. Levy, who lived alone for such a long time, the lonely World Tree, Mr. Nitocrio who left while promising to meet again someday, and Mr. Michelle, who worked hard to help us on the Demon Continent, all suffered a lot because of Chichi and me. Arwen, who did… !”
With good memories,
“… And the queen too.”
Even bitter and painful memories.
“Please make sure that everyone I met here and all the precious people I left behind can be happy. “Everything.”
That is his wish.
I really sincerely hope,
A sincere wish.
“I see.”
God begins to circle in place, slowly mulling over his long and complicated wish. The heavy steps made by his light feet cause the fallen leaves and grass to tremble and split.
“You entrusted me with quite a lot of responsibility. No. You’re trying to get me to fix as many things as possible. Right?”
Even the stars in the sky,
The moon rising below,
I hold my breath for a moment for God.
“… You used the word happiness. Would you like to talk about it a little more?”
Shin continues speaking while pressing his temples. His clear voice spreads, calming all living things everywhere.
“It will be up to me to decide how to make my wish come true, but at least if our thoughts on [Happiness] Are similar, there will be no misunderstandings.”
“Would it make you happy if you gave everyone a chance to make a wish? “Wouldn’t it be happy if someone became the richest person in the world and someone gained tremendous power and could live without worrying about what others thought?”
“Then what if this thought suddenly arises? Ah! I should have made a different wish. I was a fool… “
“Or maybe it’s like this. All I want is for him to die. I have it all to myself… Then other people won’t be happy. Maybe some people would like to turn back time altogether. But some people may never want to go back to the past.”
“… Otherwise, if I were to tweak everyone’s brains little by little and give them crazy pleasure from even the slightest stimulus, would that really make me happy?”
“Mr. Delrin, are you satisfied with that?”
“If not, what kind of happiness should precious people enjoy being satisfied?”
“What does happiness mean to you?”
God gives Delrin some space with that familiar smile. The waiting continues without rushing or rushing.
Delrin opens and closes his mouth several times. His mind is busy trying to make the best choice.
“It’s okay to think about it a little more. “Is this the last time?”
What exactly is happiness?
What did mom say inside the cathedral?
What would the other sisters have said if they were here?
As he thinks back on the happy moments in his life, his mind starts to get a little more complicated.
Perhaps because he has difficulty expressing himself in just a few sentences, Delrin cannot easily say the first sentence and continues to search for better expressions.
Then the first sentence I uttered was…
“… “Laughing and talking with people you like.”
It’s a sentence that might be written in a child’s diary.
However, it is that sincere.
“I take them out a few times a week, eat delicious food, and look forward to what they will eat next.”
His life was short if it was short, and long if it was long.
Words that contain life are very light yet have resonance.
“You won’t be lonely, you won’t be in pain, and even if you break up right now, you can send it off with a smile knowing that we will meet again someday.”
Maybe it was because of the resentment and doubts of those who cried in front of him?
Couldn’t convey it directly to God,
Is it because the lives of so many people are also involved?
“It’s fun even if you don’t try too hard, and it makes you smile even if it’s stupid. Even if I get angry sometimes, I quickly get over it and can spend time leisurely… “
Shin quietly closes his mouth and listens to Delrin’s words, and the warm autumn breeze swirls around their bodies, giving them a cozy feeling.
His gentle smile makes Delrin’s mouth move even more busily. With a smile like the kind a parent would show their child, as if he understands everything, Delrin recites moments of happiness.
“I look forward to the future, I want to live harder, and I can smile even when things are hard. Live a life that is enjoyable even if you have goals, and doesn’t make you anxious even if you don’t have goals… “
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“Thank you for your kind words.”
As she finishes speaking, God’s hand is stretched out right in front of Delrin’s face. As he held the hand of the boy, who looked even more vibrant with a slightly red aura, and stood up, a short flash of light passed before Delrin’s eyes.
“It was an impressive conversation.”
It seems like my wish has come true. Delrin feels a foreign sensation radiating from the back of her neck. With his senses different from before, he asks God:
“… Is this the end?”
“It’s the end.”
God smiles and spreads his arms wide.
It looks like he wants a goodbye hug before he leaves for the last time.
“Can I really give you one last hug?”
Although the lines and actions are embarrassing, Delrin does not hesitate and allows the hug. He approaches Delrin, hugs her small body, and prays for a blessing for the warrior who has completed the long journey.
“It was really hard. You will always be happy from now on. “My family is indebted to me.”
At the same time,
It hints at a higher level story.
“Her daughter really cares about that saint. She will be very grateful.”
“… ?”
“I’ve been locked away crying for decades, thinking that it was because of me, but things will get better now.”
Delrin is rather embarrassing because it is a fairly ordinary and familiar family story to be said to be a story told by God.
Should I say that I suddenly feel anxious, wondering if it is okay to hear this story?
“I guess I should have not listened to their stubbornness from the beginning. The principle is not to interfere in people’s affairs, but the kids are very interested in that. There are times when they lend a little of their power or something like that. “When it’s too hard to bear.”
“Uh, yes?”
The atmosphere lasts for a short time, making it hard to tell if I’m talking to God right now, or if I’m talking to a friend in the neighborhood while I’m out of town.
Of course, the topic is quite serious and heavy, but it doesn’t matter. As it is the last one, Delrin takes it as her opportunity and speaks proudly to God.
“… Still, wouldn’t it be good to intervene sometimes? Everyone prays so hard, talking about salvation and all that. “How many people are losing their minds because of bad guys?”
“I know. “I see and feel everything, without missing a single moment.”
“Then it would be nice if you could help me like this sometimes. Just like you did for me, just like your daughters do. There are times when people need something like God’s salvation. There are situations that arise that you simply cannot resolve on your own. If you hadn’t helped me, I would have died in the middle. Of course, unexpected things may happen. I know that too, but… “
The final greeting will be a little longer than expected.
“Well, wait a minute. I think there is a misunderstanding. “I have never helped you.”
“Yes? No, you gave me abilities, and you still grant my wishes, right? If this isn’t your help, then what the heck is… “
God is aware of that,
Without further delay, he snaps his hands with a bright smile.
“It’s a wish… I did share some of my strength. Still, we are the ones who received help, right?”
Tick-
“You will find out soon enough. Live happily!”
The world stops when a small burst is heard.
It becomes cancerous,
After the performance,
The stage ends.
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Ep.17 Farewell
End.
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