《HERO CHRONICLES:》Chapter 41: [ Passing of a New Friend ]
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"Hahahaha I never thought that the world you came from is that amazing, I really want to go there even once! As expected the [ World Jumper ]'s world is truly beautiful and amazing, I'm really jealous...Hahahahaha"
Borun's eyes where sparkling as if he was a little kid who just heard something very amazing and cool when I told him about all the things in earth; Of course, especially anime, light novels and manga that can be considered human's treasures!
"Beautiful huh~ although I can't say that it's ugly but calling it beautiful is not really quite right."
"What do you mean? Isn't it true! A world where all the people can live their lives without risking their life. A world where human can do things they wanted to and especially a world where you don't need to hurt someone or be hurt by someone. Isn't that an amazing world!? Only fun and happiness!?"
Acha - ! Is this pretty guy misunderstanding something? hm? Now that I think about it, I was only engrossed in telling him about the wonders of the otaku culture! OMG!
"Hey! Are you misunderstanding something? There is also war and fighting in my world you know! And besides, not all flowers don't have thorns. Every beautiful things existed has always its setback. Our world might not be as cruel as this world. We may not be killing and hating each other openly but you should not be deceived. You should be more afraid to a cunning fox than a lion directly baring its fangs."
"Eh? So your world is still a very cruel, ugly and pitiful world just like this one? Haa~ and here I thought maybe that world is different."
"Well, I guess the world you're talking about is an ideal perfect world where all the people understand, love and respect each other. No fighting, no bloodshed, no hatred circling around.
----------it would be nice to live in that kind world. A world without battles and wars. A world filled with endless harmony while living without problems, without hurting anybody and without being hurt. People can only do the right things. Aah~ Such perfect world is the ideal world."
"Right!"
"However, any game becomes extremely boring when it lacks thrills. Rather than a perfect and ideal world, I prefer an imperfect world because that part only makes the world more interesting. Humans like us can only become strong and cool like this because we struggled and survive in this kind of world. Think of this as an example; A sheltered young man that don't know how to work will always have many misgivings such as knowledge and physical strength if compared to a commoner that works everyday to survive. For me, this world is beautiful! Although I'm a great advocate of pacifism but still, I can't help but feel excited upon fighting someone very strong when I needed to!.........Do you think I'm crazy?"
"Hahahaha no, I don't think so. Humans sometimes express their hate upon violence but the truth is, they too want to resort on it. They just subconsciously restricting it and that makes them hypocrite. If you need to fight then all you do is fight. If you don't need to fight then don't! But never cover it with something as disgusting as fake hypocrisy!"
"Hahahaha indeed! There are times when you can't help but fight until the end! A kind of fight where you have to settle it yourself or there's no way forward. These fight however can only be categorized into two types; The fight to protect the people you want to protect and the fight to protect your pride! That is why, you shouldn't hate this world because just what I said before, this world isn't as cruel as you take it to be. This world is more interesting and beautiful, even though your life was like a rocky road or if you're filled with tears and sadness. Rise up and look around, you're baggage isn't as heavy as the other people in this world, that is why there is no reason to give up. Fight and live on!"
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"Fight and live on huh. Isn't that waste saying on a deceased person?"
"Who said that when a person died, it will mean the end? Don't you know, death is only the beginning of life's journey. Although you can also say that [ Marriage ] is a man's grave so better be careful...hahahaha"
"Pffft, ahahaha interesting~........... However, even if you tell me that this world is beautiful. For a person like me, this world is still quite complicated and cruel to the point that I - no, we wanted to change this world to our likings."
"Haaa~ You're really an idiot. The world is actually pretty simple, that is why it's quite interesting. It's just you, me and other whatever who is bizarre and unique....well, if you really want to change the whole world, then you've really got a long way to go. However, twisting it a little might not be all that hard, so why change something impossible if you can twist the things around you?"
"Hahahaha maybe....hmm, that was an interesting conversation"
"Well, it would have been incredible if you didn't do something stupid and died. We would have continue this non-sense conversation while eating strawberry sundae. Haa~ it's because you're really stupid!"
"Hahahaha right, well it's fine"
"Haaa~ Oh well, however let me give you some advise"
"Advice?"
"Ah......next time you fall in love...you should kidnapped her in the guise of elopement. Written as kidnap read as lover's elopement! Amazing right?"
".......................Ahahahahahaahahahhaahahahahahaha what's with that!? You're telling me to commit such crime?....hahahahahahaah"
"It's not a crime!..............if you don't get caught~"
"Pffft....Ahahahahaha well, even if I do that, I don't think she will love me"
"What? You're really giving up just like that? Pathetic~ A woman's heart has never been absolute, it's always waving just like the seas. You just need to row very hard until the wave will come to you."
"Hahahahaha that's right! I'll do just that whenever I have the chance....Oh right, I think I heard about you having a lover or something? Don't tell me you have one?"
"Oh? Are you talking by any chance, Flora? Yeah she's my lover, a Dryad queen. She's very beautiful you know! A woman that is certainly too good for me."
"Flora!? Oh I see! I thought I heard that name before, so it's her; Peisha's best friend! Hm? Now that I remember, That Flora is very beautiful indeed. Her beauty can rival that of Peisha....to take such an outstanding and beautiful woman, I can't really take you lightly!"
Borun was looking at me with sparkling eyes like those brats back in earth when they saw their idol superheroes on stage. Ge - ! For some reason, I get goose bumps whenever he looks at me that way.
"Stop that! And I didn't love her just because she's beautiful you know! Well, that's also the reason but I love her because...........I love her~ I guess that's that!"
"----------What's that?!"
"No need to understand it, feel it! is what the saying goes~ Well, that's the biggest problem you people have. Love her because she's beautiful? Come on! That's not what love is. Appearance maybe a factor but it is not what is necessary! We shouldn't just love anyone just because they are the most beautiful girl in the world but we should love the girl that makes our world and life the most beautiful every day. Choosing a partner might be insignificant but you should understand, this is not a game but for a lifetime! Appearance is nothing but a bonus prize!"
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"Hahahahahahahahaahaha Yup that's right!....Ah talking with you is like talking with an adult, hahaha are you sure you're uum, sixteen no seventeen years old?"
"Moron! I'm still a fresh and lively fifteen years old!"
"Hahahaha fine~.....It seems I still don't have any more time left. Before I take my leave, you should take these"
While saying so, out of nowhere skull face's body and the [ Chimera ] appeared out of nowhere. It was in a very gruesome state, especially the [ Chimera ] that almost became a meat patty.
"Huh? wait a minute, I thought monster corpses disappeared after a minute or so. Then how are they still here?"
"Oh~ that would be because of my skill [ Corpse Decomposition ]. This skill enables me to store the corpse of any monster so that I can extract more materials from the body. Well, the god who manage the world system only leaves one or two parts of the body then take it back while leaving appropriate items for subjugation or killing rewards, isn't that a bit stingy? Or so I thought, so I researched if there would be a skill that can help me extract more materials and this led me to [ Necromancy ]. One of the higher spell a necromancer can learn would be this skill I guess. By the way, do you want to learn [ Necromancy ]?"
Class Change!
You can convert to a secret class [ Necromancer ]. If you accept it, you can learn exclusive skills for the class that are withheld from the primary classes.
Do you want to convert to [ Necromancer ]?
A message window popped out in front of me. Although I really want to get a class now, but I'm not really fund of playing with corpses. And besides, what I want is a combat related class, so unfortunately...
"I'm sorry, but I'll pass this time..."
Please confirm your decision. You can convert to a secret class Necromancer.
Do you want to convert to Necromancer?
“I refuse”
"I see...well, You can still find something more suited for you in the future, no need to be hasty~"
"Yup, but what I'm really interested right now is that skill [ Corpse Decomposition ] Can you teach me! Please~"
"Oh if that's the case, then no problem!"
Borun touched my forehead with his finger and then something invaded my mind. My head throb as it hurt so much but I endured it quietly because the knowledge of the skill was being passed.
Soon, both the pain and the knowledge settled as I slowly exhaled.
You have learned [ Corpse Decomposition ]
"Thanks~"
"No problem. Oh by the way, this [ Chimera ] has a monster core so you should let that little goblin absorb it if you want her to rank up, it will surely help her."
"Oh? Rank up is it?"
"Hm? You don't know? Monsters and Demi-humans can rank up through fighting and by leveling but there is also one way to make them rank up faster than that. That way is to let them absorb a core of a higher level monster. The higher the level compared to them, the higher the possibility for them to rank up. But almost no tamers in the world do that because monster core can only be found in a very high level and strong monster so they would fetch a high price if you sell it. It can also be used in various ways, such as alchemy or item crafting."
"Is that what it is? Hm, okay after she woke up I'll give it to her."
"Oh, is that really okay? You can still sell it, or used it you know"
"What's the use? With all the treasure in this room, I don't need it. Hell's life is more precious than that!....Oh even if you don't ask me, I will certainly take all your treasure so.....that's why thanks big brother~ hehehe"
"Ahahahaha right! It's fine, take it, it's all yours!"
Yesss~ I'm really rich now! Does this world have any pudding? or maybe crepe? Uugh, I really want some sundae....Strawberry sundae!!!
"Oh, right! This book is a memento from my Master. He said that this is an ancient book he found while accidentally strolling in an ancient dungeon. Although he gave it to me, I can't use it. I can't even open much less read it, so It's better if I'll just give it to you. Just drip some blood on the cover and see if it will react to you."
With my [ Divine Vision ] I can't see the details of that book, so I understand that this book is without a doubt a very precious and priceless treasure. It was a black colored book with golden lings on the edges and its cover has a crimson colored fire pattern engraved on it. The most peculiar thing is that, it was bound by thick chains as if it was locking it.
"Eh? Is that really alright? Isn't this a memento from your master?"
"Hahahaha it's fine after all I'm already dead and besides.............I'm just giving it back to the rightful owner...."
"Excuse me?"
"Nah, it's nothing~ And aside from that book, you must also take this..."
After handing me the chain bounded book, he once again waved his hand and a fist size red colored crystal or stone like thing appeared out of nowhere. He look at it for a few second, shake his head and then handed it to me.
"This is...?"
"This is a [ Blood Stone Prison ]"
"[ Blood Stone Prison ]? Why are you giving me this?"
"This [ Blood Stone Prison ] has an ability to bind a creature and put him or her inside. If one tried to free the person imprisoned inside, you need the blood of the owner of the stone. In the past, one of my acquaintances choose to hide and sleep in that stone after she lost something very important, saying that she will only go out if the person she's waiting will finally come. So if you drip some blood in it, it will surely free her"
"Judging from what you said, only the owner's blood can open it right? Then it's useless for me, I'm not its owner after all!"
"Don't sweat the small stuff, just do it! I'm sure she will be delighted~"
"I don't really understand but if you say so......alright, thanks for these things, big brother~ hehe"
"So you're stuck in calling me big brother? hahahaha fine with me~ ...........Acha~ it seems I'm out of time! Well, it's alright. You should be fine from now on, with these treasures I've accumulated so far it will surely help you. Whenever you need something, just find it here I'm sure that what you're looking for is certainly in the collections!"
Hearing this sudden news, something in my heart couldn't help but tightened. My eyelids became heavier as I felt some sadness I couldn't comprehend.
All the people in this world; although they are a very troublesome fellows, they emitted something hard-to-understand feelings that can make you feel comfortable around them. Even if you only met them less for a very short time, It was still enough to consider them as special people.
Although I already vowed to stop thinking them as mere NPC's and treat them as real people, feeling these incomprehensible feelings welling up in chest makes my heart feels warm. If people in the real world can only be like them then even if the world is quite problematic and dangerous, I can still say that this world is quite a perfect world already.
Unbeknownst to me; which is thinking about these things, tears have already fell in from my eyes. Borun let out a shocked expression upon seeing me like this. Letting out a wry smile, he said,
"What? Don't tell me, you're going to miss me? Are you really crying for me? hahahahaaha"
"S-shut up! I'm not crying for you! In the first place, why would I cry for a terrible skull face?! There's just an onion ninja lurking around, that's why It couldn't be helped!!!"
Damn! This freaking tears!
Borun look at me warmly.
"Well, there is no need to be sad. This is the outcome of my mistake, so I'm quite prepared for this already. Besides, my wish has finally been granted so I can passed on now without so much regret......... My lord, please take care of yourself properly. Please control yourself and don't fight someone stronger than you recklessly just like you did with me. Please properly get up in the morning and don't forget to exercise your body every morning and..."
"Wait, wait, wait! Just what the heck are you doing!? Acting like this, that's too creepy! And besides, don't say things as if you're my mother! And who the heck is your lord!?"
Waving my hands in flustered, Borun suddenly kneel in front of the bed while saying creepy things with a serious face. Really, I don't know what happened but calling me milord seems a little bit itchy~
"....Please eat three meals a day, oh right please don't just eat sweets okay. And please...."
"Stooooop! You're just nagging at me like a mother, ey? What the heck is with this 180 degrees turn over? And besides I can take care of myself properly! Haaa~ Well, don't worry about me because no matter what this world presents me, I will never give in. So you too, do your best properly big brother~ ahahahahaha"
"Hm...Truly, I have never imagined that I can meet you again. This might be fate, hahaha gods have really done some wonderful things for me to meet you again like this. You can't even imagine, how lucky am I!"
"Although I can't really understand what you're talking about, I too was very happy to meet you. Well, if a time for us to meet again someday, be sure to do the things I said and never do this foolish things again."
"Yes! I'll surely carry that wonderful advised."
"Fumu, next time we should talk about some boobs and butt while eating some strawberry sundae, my treat~"
"Wah-!? You.....haaa~ I can't really understand if you are a genius, a philosopher, an amazing young man or just a mere pervert!"
"Hey, hey, I can't overlook that you know! If you want to call me something, then I prefer to be called 'The handsome genius young man that loves peace and tranquility'! Isn't that nice! And besides great, great, great grandfather Aristotle told me " My child, no great mind has ever existed without a touch of perversion""
"Although I don't know that great, great, great grandfather of yours but to say such a thing..... He must have been a great person!"
"Ouh! You might even meet him there somewhere, be sure to tell him that his great, great, great grandson is a handsome genius, and a true follower of the eromanism convention!"
"Haaa~ Well, times up.....Milord, please take care of yourself and never blindly trust those gods. There are some mole hiding and quietly scheming something.....Good bye, and thank you for everything you have done, my one and only king. Having such nostalgic conversation like this with you, my heart was filled with boundless happiness. I truly regretted those things I've done to you, and please be safe always!"
And he disappeared with blinding light. The tears did not stop, although there are some irritating parts about him he was a very good man.
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