From what Shii told me, she said that when she entered the area in the back alley, they were suddenly transferred into a different space, and when they continued exploring, they reached a place that looked like a garden, where she had a conversation with a skeleton beast named [Mukuro] and enjoyed their time.
As far as I could tell, the skeleton beast had definitely lived throughout the ages… No, I think it would be fair to say that it was simply “existing”.
Since it was an individual who had continued to exist since the age of the gods, there was a high probability that he would be an acquaintance of the Spirit King. It was tasked to protect the divine sword in this place.
What in the world should I start with? Everything was just so incomprehensible that I couldn’t help but wonder.
…One thing was for sure, Shii solved everything by herself without depending on us.
This was the first time that I decided to go on a trip to give our kids a chance to experience various things.
I didn’t expect something to happen and was also amazed at what Sakuya’s destiny could bring…
I couldn’t say anything and could only laugh, but Shii looked a little worried and anxious.
“You know, Master…. Shii is worried. I wonder if I was able to make Mukuro uncle happy, even a little.” (Shii)
“Maybe… Mukuro uncle said… this will be the last time we will meet. This sword is probably what made him continue to exist.” (Shii)
…With the incredible magical power of the divine sword, it should be possible to prolong the life of a living creature.
However, it would still not have been easy for that beast to continue to live from the divine age, to the point that his flesh had completely rotted away and he had become a skeleton.
Even after losing his brain, heart, and complete bones, he still continued to exist on his own.
Even if it was what he wanted… it was still hellish.
“He gave me this thing, and he was so good to Shii and Sakuya…. But then he just disappeared. I hope I was able to do something to make up for it.”
As she spoke, tears welled up in Shii’s eyes again.
I thought for a moment about what to say, and then… I answered.
“Shii, did Mukuro uncle cry at the end when you two parted? Was he sad or was he happy?” (Yuki)
“He was… He was laughing. He said [Thank you].” (Shii)
“Then… That’s all that matters, right? I don’t know what kind of life Mukuro uncle has led. I don’t know how he felt, and I don’t know if he was alone all his life. Maybe he felt pain, perhaps he felt lonely all this time. But… If he could laugh at the end, I would consider it a good life. You can see that as well, right?”
Shii looked up at me with an expression that seemed to suggest… she was taking her time to chew over my words…
To be honest, this girl did not think too deeply about things. Her transient and optimistic nature was both good and bad.
But now, she was able to think about important things on her own.
It was times when I could really feel these girls growing up.
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