The Baby Who Raised the Devil

Meeting the Gods (5)

“In return for seeking powers that humans should not have coveted, he lost his common sense and goodwill. Existing only as a consciousness for a long time, he had evolved into a monster that was more terrifying than the previous one. All he could think of was his current goal. His goal is to become a perfect god, including killing you and raising you as his puppet. He is a chaos who only remembers these two things.”

“The pioneers have received wisdom from the Gods, but why are they following Neliard?”

“They are also human. Greed is in every human being.”

“Also, why does Storas hate Meria and call her a traitor? You didn't reveal that I was Neliard's little sister?”

“Love tends to obscure logic. When your loved one jumps into someone else's arms and dies right before your eyes, isn't it heartbreaking to witness? After some time, his admiration turned into hatred.”

“Neliard's goal is to be the perfect god, right?”

"Yes. He wants to devour me whole.”

“No, but why would he have to sacrifice me to devour you? It's not like I have your powers wait, I don't know, right? the power of Gods?”

“I've slept a long time. I can only see the world through the eyes of the child I have chosen. How can I keep an eye on you like that?”

"Are you asleep inside me?"

He walked away with a smile on his face and a pat on the back of my head.

“I don't have much time left. Do you want to keep asking questions? ”

"Adrian is only human, so how could he possibly have the ability to seal the power of a God?"

“He's a smart kid. Instead of sealing his power, he was instead blocking the path where that power could be unleashed. Moreover, she comes from a very special lineage.”

"Special lineage... Does that have anything to do with the fact that the first emperor was a Shayman?"

“He was the first human descendant I ever made. That's why he's special.”

“Why did you choose me? I'm Neliard's sister. You never thought I'd agree with Neliard? Besides, I'm also not a pioneer.”.

“Pioneers are beings who guide humanity.You are pioneers because you have traveled in ancient times and saved countless lives, and you have led them on the right path.”

"But I don't have any power."

"You think so?"

He stopped completely and set his eyes on me.

"Yes. In the past you showed me, I couldn't manifest my strength.

"At the last moment, you manifested your power."

“What exactly is my strength? To summon the devil?”

“That's the power of God.”

“If not, I don't have any power. At most, regression.... yes?”

He smiled when I finally realized.

'You mean the setback wasn't because of the Gods? My power is regression?'

"What! I'd rather call a dead soul like Boone or browse through records like Storas! This is discrimination! Neliard manifests powers similar to Gods, but why am I.!”.

As I shouted, the God gently caressed my head.

“Strength is the most valuable value considered by pioneers. What you appreciate most is that.”

"What's the best value regression in my opinion?"

"Don't you ever say that everyone should have a chance?"

"Opportunities……. So regression is an opportunity?”

"Yes." Yeah."

I took a deep breath.

I think I brought this to myself.

“So, here's the last question. Why doesn't Storas recognize me? She didn't know that I was Neliard's little sister, nor Boone, Pymon, or Pur.”

“This is the price of being a devil.”

“... They have no memory since they became Devils?”

“When they become Devils, their memories are distorted as they wish. Just as Stroras hates you, he so turns you into a traitor.”

“Forget what is their punishment..?”.

“Sometimes they tear the flesh of beloved lovers, their children, their acquaintances because they cannot recognize their souls. That's how they lost humanity.”

Oh God.

What kind of punishment is that?

"It's cruel ......"

The expression of the Gods became even more grim.

At that moment, space became distorted, and the voice of the Gods faded.

I looked around in amazement. I felt the power of Neliard just like I felt in the past that the Gods showed me.

“Serga!”

"Son. My children... Safety... Special creatures... You...”.

Serga's voice faded gradually, and he turned into a small lump of light. The light, which was dimming further, disappeared completely.

[Love.]

He left me with one word.

Then I realized that he had used all his remaining strength to meet me.

I used to believe that God only used me, but it turns out that I am very much loved.

I sat down as tears kept flowing.

***

“....Laine.”

“Leblaine!”

Gasp!

I opened my eyes, took a deep breath, and looked around.

I could see the worried face of my family.

I think I've returned from space.

"I ...... How long ...... Sleep ......."

No, why is my voice like this!

My throat was dry, so I couldn't speak properly, and my body couldn't move properly due to my stiff muscles.

Isaac, who looked much thinner than the last time I saw him, locked his eyes on me.

"I think I'm gonna get in trouble."

After I said that, Isaac hugged me.

"I'm afraid you won't be able to open your eyes like this forever ... Do you know how much we ..."

This was the first time I saw Isaac, who was always cheerful, trembling slowly.

When Isaac hugged me, I saw my family.

The expressions of Henry, Johann, and my aunt were also very distorted.

Henry bit his dry lips and held back his tears, barely opening his mouth.

“It's been two months. You've been sleeping for two months.”

Whahuh?

Johann leaned his forehead against my forehead and sighed as I looked at him in disbelief.

"The doctors say there's no problem, but you don't open your eyes."

I slowly turned my head.

My father had a stoic expression on his face as he looked at me.

"I……."

I coughed and cleared my throat.

“It's not like that on purpose. It's all because of God. Really!"

“…….”

"But, I'm sorry for making you worry ..."

I lowered my head and murmured as my father covered my head with his big hands.

"It's okay because you're awake."

Tears began to fill my eyes. I have a family that I've wanted since the beginning of time now.

'I don't think my strength is bad. Anyway, this gives me back my family.'

I hugged my father, and Isaac, who hugged me first, shouted, “I hugged him first!”

And after some time,

The door opened and showed Cecilia with her tiara lying on top of her head.

“Lady, I'm very worried....!”.

Cecilia, who was standing behind my father, caught my attention.

She looks stunning with her dress and tiers.

"Are you married? Have you become a queen?”

"Lady……."

While I was sleeping, I was sure there was a lot of work going on.

'Wait a minute, what about Storas?'

As I turned my head, I saw Storas floating in the air.

"This dirty bastard."

Lard Stor, the pioneer I first saw in ancient times, was a much better man.

He's a naive man who changes the memory of the woman he loves because he says nothing about the woman.

I also helped him become a better pioneer.

He manifested his strength, but humans in jurisdictions rarely followed him, so he almost became a trainee again.

If I don't heal people and spread rumors that he saved people with herbal medicine, they won't believe it, which is arrogant.

'But he turned his memory upside down and said I was a traitor who stole the cure?'

As I narrowed my eyes, Storas shouted.

[What?]

“When did Meria betray you? You betrayed yourself.”

[What empty omong.!]

“Give me a note of the pioneers now. And the passageways of the devil.”

[Article will be published soon. It was delayed because you fell-]

“M-Meria. I have something to tell you today. My ribs hurt when I saw you.”

[How are you...!].

Storas' face was red with embarrassment.

“Au-Meria. Sore ribs don't mean pain, I mean, so I. See you.. So...”.

"Stop stopping!"

Storas, who everyone could see now, ran over and covered my mouth with his hands.

I pushed him and laughed.

“When we publish an article about Meria, we will also publish an article titled Purity of Lard Stor.”

“This annoying little bastard! How can you ......!”

“…….”

I want to cry after I say it. She did not realize that Meria was standing in front of her.