Chapter 237. Don’t cry, Aidan 2022.05.10.
The sound of the sharp wind sounded like a scream. Mabel’s motionless hand caught the flurry of hair.
“What are you talking about all of a sudden, Aidan?”
Mabel convinced herself that the reason why she couldn’t smile was because she was cold.
“The weather has suddenly turned cold. Let’s go in quickly. I’m going to catch a cold!”
I turned around and took a few steps in the direction of the bedroom, but I didn’t feel any signs of following me. As soon as Mabel stopped, Aidan’s voice came from behind.
“There is no going back.”
At the firm words, Mabel turned around again. I saw Aidan with his head bowed under the pouring snow. It’s definitely Aidan, but why is it that those broad shoulders look smaller than usual? At those words, Mabel had no choice but to face the truth she was trying to ignore.
‘I see. Aidan got it all figured out.’
that you are God. Also, as long as he was alive, he couldn’t kill Veron. Veron couldn’t get the reaction he wanted from me, so he eventually turned to touching Aidan. Having watched Aidan for a long time, Veron knew Aidan well. Aidan will be defeated. You will eventually give up on yourself.
‘I hoped you wouldn’t know until the end.’
I tried to solve everything before Aidan knew the truth. But again, not everything went as planned.
“Aidan.”
Aidan wanted to run away anywhere at the approaching sign. But I persevered the urge. In that short time as footsteps approached, Aidan recalled the past. When I came to my senses, the memory of that time when my whole body was covered with blood came to mind.
‘Then I…’
Believed that only death was the rest that would lead him to tranquility. Because it was something I couldn’t have.
“Give up, Aidan. you cannot die.”
“Because it is my property. You can never die without my permission.”
“Just do my bidding. Emotions are a luxury for things.”
“Aidan. Aware of your position.”
I thought I couldn’t die, so I wanted to die even more, and only death became the purpose of life. How enchanting it is to end a life of nothing. There was a person who brought such a vague dream into reality. this person in front of you. this existence. He gladly put his leash in her hand. I wanted to be subordinate to you. I thought it was blind because he was the only one who could give me peace. But that wasn’t it. I seemed to know a little bit now. The flowers Mabel was holding were fragrant and pretty, and the wind blowing from Mabel was warm. My eyes went to Mabel’s smile. You were always at the end of my gaze. ticklish laughter. When you smile, the corners of your eyes fold beautifully. Small, soft fingers seizing my big hand in an instant. Her hair, like a spring breeze, brushed against her cheeks. However, it was a wish that could not come true… It was all greed.
“My death must precede it in order to kill Veron Arthur Devlica.”
Just a few hours ago, Devlin’s knight visited by Veron’s order. The letter he delivered to Aidan contained the contents of an ancient book he had seen in the past. Aidan now had the knowledge to read that ancient language. [Aidan’s name is Ades.] [The god of this world who has lost his memory.] How unrealistic these words are. But Aidan realized that this was the truth. The doubts about my existence that I had been harboring all along were resolved at once. Ades. He had vaguely thought that he wasn’t human, but he thought he was the god Ades. When you think about it, everything fits. An immortal body that cannot die and continues to regenerate even when injured. A source of power that has no end in sight even with thousands of layers of restraints on it. A black energy that is absorbed by Mabel as it is. It must have been the power of God in the first place. His power was of the same nature as divine power. However, it was corrupted as it was used by the Devlin family. Because divinity cannot dwell in the power of a god who slaughter the things he created. Aidan drew his sword.
“Veron doesn’t know that you can kill me.”
I didn’t know yet. However, it was not certain how long the truth could be concealed. I had to finish everything before Veron knew.
“So kill me.”
Aidan held the blade and extended the handle towards Mabel. Blood dripped from the hand holding the sharpened blade. Red flowers bloomed profusely on the snowy field. Perhaps the wound heals and then reappears repeatedly. Finally, Aidan raised his head and faced Mabel.
“In the first place, I approached you for eternal rest.”
The goal has been blurred since someday, but you can set it up again. To the life that only wished for death.
“Kill him.”
Mabel did not hold the sword. He just stared at Aidan’s face, who hid his true intentions.
‘bad.’
If you can hurt the heart, you can’t do it more effectively than this. My chest hurt as if it were being ripped apart, making it difficult to breathe.
‘Really bad.’
If the truth is known, I expected Aidan to turn out like this. And the fact that the prediction was right couldn’t have been so frustrating. kill yourself It’s a decision you didn’t consider yourself in the slightest. Mabel opened her mouth.
“You promised not to give up no matter what.”
I asked him not to give up on himself in case he faced a situation like this, but it didn’t seem to reach Aidan at all. why. Why doesn’t Aidan think of himself at all?
‘Look at him ignorantly holding onto the blade.’
Seeing Aidan staring at him without answering, Mabel shouted. His eyes were so blinding that his breath stopped.
“You promised!”
Mabel smirked and glared at Aidan. I couldn’t contain my emotions at all. As she grabbed the handle of the sword, Aidan let go of the blade. Mabel threw her sword to the ground at once.
“You called.”
“…”
“Aidan, you called me. Save you!”
Aidan’s red eyes calmly embraced Mabel. he adamantly denied it.
“Don’t distort it.”
“…”
“I didn’t ask for help.”
He didn’t have memories of God, but he knew that. I never would have asked for help. After all, Ades would be herself too. That guess was right. Mabel couldn’t refute Aidan’s words. Mabel let out a light sigh, and her breath spread.
‘The clothes are too thin.’
Meanwhile, Aidan was worried about Mabel. Mabel approached Aidan. Aidan backed away involuntarily.
“You promised not to give up.”
“…not giving up.”
“You want me to kill you. If that’s not giving up, what is?”
Aidan laughed bitterly.
“If this world disappears, you will disappear too.”
Because such a world has no meaning.
“I can’t stand that.”
“Aidan.”
“So, this is completely my greed.”
It was also the true intention of wanting to protect Mabel. There was no rethinking of this selection. I absolutely had to die. with Mabel’s hand. If she disappears, Mabel will be sad for a while, but as usual, she will overcome it. Because Mabel loves this world and its people. Aidan had no right to destroy it. The raging blizzard stopped in an instant. At that moment when even the wind stopped blowing, Mabel smiled and looked at him.
“You know what, Aidan? You are avoiding me asking to kill me.”
“ah.”
Aidan’s gaze turned to the floor. The traces of his backward steps were clearly visible on the snow-covered road. that was long as much as his worries.
“Actually, you don’t want to die. I know everything, you fool…”
You have to fool the people you are going to fool. Mabel took advantage of Aidan’s bewildered bird and ran to him and hugged him. Took. The coat he had covered fell helplessly to the floor.
“Who dies? i said Get revenge on Veron and live happily ever after! And my happiness includes you, Aidan.”
“I…”
“Yes. Aidan you.”
He felt strength go into Mabel’s arm as he embraced him.
“The world without Aidan has no meaning, so do I.”
lost. It was Aidan who was defeated this time as well. I couldn’t fake my feelings any longer. He spoke the truth he had never intended to speak.
“…I don’t want to die.”
I didn’t want to die.
“I want to live. by your side.”
I really wanted to live. So I couldn’t come to Mabel right away. not today but tomorrow. Today, let’s just keep our eyes on the sleeping figure. I came all this way with such greed, but in the end I met Mabel. I wanted to delay even a little bit. I wanted to live in a world with you for a little while longer.
“live. You can live!”
“It is a worthless life. Because my life is destroying the world.”
I couldn’t think of a way. Even if he survived, there was no way he could kill Veron. That’s why Baron can be so confident. Mabel slightly pushed Aidan away and met eyes with him who had lost his way. Then he said.
“Aidan will not die.”
Mabel, who declared firmly, added an explanation.
“I will go to the past. The time Ades met Julius III 500 years ago. I will definitely find a way to break the ban there.”
“…is that possible?”
“Is it possible. Even if it is impossible, I will make it possible.”
It was strange. Listening to Mabel gave me the belief that I could really do anything. my salvation. Suddenly, Mabel’s eyes widened as she looked at Aidan.
“…Don’t cry, Aidan.”
Aidan… was crying. Like an animal about to die. Aidan shed tears silently.
Mabel touched his reddened eyes and covered his cheeks. He leaned everything on his little hands. Even though it was obviously cold, Aidan felt the burning heat from Mabel’s touch. She seemed to know why God had called her. It could have been Mabel. It had to be Mabel.
***
Whip…. I think I caught a cold after all.
“It’s cold…”
I shivered, wrapped myself in a blanket, and crouched down in front of the roaring fireplace. There was no such bad thing as a cold ahead of a trip to the past. On the other hand, we met eyes together, but Aidan had a calm face. It was kind of embarrassing.
“Eat.”
“thank you.”
Aidan handed me a cup of warm milk with honey. As I held onto the cup with both hands, my whole body felt tired as if it were melting.
“It’s warm….”
Sip. I was warming up by drinking sweet milk little by little, but suddenly my body jumped.
“Ugh!”
I was so startled that I almost spilled milk. When I came to my senses, I found myself in Aidan’s arms.
“Aidan. This is now-.”
“A little warmer.”
I guess that’s not the reason. I narrowed my eyes and glanced at Aidan because I felt like I could see his sinister intentions, but I finally gave up and stretched my body.
‘I’ll take special care of it.’
Because Aidan’s arms were really warm. The sound of firewood crackling made me feel at ease. After emptying the glass of milk, I tried to get off Aidan’s lap, but Aidan wouldn’t let go. It seemed that he had no intention of letting go. A belated sense of shame came over Aidan’s actions as he hugged me with one arm and played with my hair with the other. Embarrassed, I sighed and asked a question.
“Aidan is fine. Aren’t you going to catch a cold?”
“well.”
“huh?”
“It might get caught if you move it.”
To say such a thing shamelessly without changing a single expression…! Aidan asked seriously as I looked up at him in awe.
“Would you like to try it?”
“It’s okay!”
He hurriedly turned his head and fixed his eyes on the fireplace.
‘Aidan has become more smirk…’
I grumbled and thought about something else, and I was getting more and more excited. The eyes, which had been flickering, closed completely before long. Aidan’s dreamy voice was vaguely heard.
“…It’s a pity.”
