Chapter 03 - A Certain Conversation

*Chirp* *Chirp* *Chirp*

“Urgh ... sky and ... forest? Where is this?”

For a moment I opened my eyes, I saw a blue sky stretching out before me, besides ... I also saw shady trees surrounding me. although at first I felt a little confused, but it didn't take long for me to realize the current condition.

no doubt, this must have been the work of a boy in my dream.

while I was still lying under this shady tree, I recalled my conversation with the boy… not a boy but a demon.

***

"What do you think about all of this?"

“Seriously, this is the most tragic end I've ever known”

even though I was a little confused, I answered the question from the boy without thinking.

tragic end.

that's the only word I can express after seeing a truly chaotic ending like this. I honestly have never seen the end of a story like this.

when I answered the question from the boy whose face was covered by the black mist, he laughed resignedly in a very small voice. whatever the boy thought I would not know.

"'tragic end', huh? ... really a very honest opinion"

"So, who are you? Why did you suddenly appear in my dream? And ... Am I really dreaming right now?"

"* Laughs * for your first question, you can call me by the name of Scott, the demon of darkness that regulates lonely souls and leads them to peace."

Scott, the demon of darkness? uh, demon? will i die? … and ... what do you mean by lonely souls? it's true that I just ended my relationship with my girlfriend but that doesn't mean that my soul emits a lonely aura that can summon demons, right?

"And to answer the remaining two questions, I don't know ~ maybe yes and maybe not, I have no obligation to answer them. But one thing is certain ... now your soul is meeting at one point with the soul of a boy you saw for a while ago, this also allowed me to interrupt your dreams at this time "

"Interrupt ... my dream?"

"Yup ~"

what exactly is this demon talking about? if this is truly a dream, I should be awake if I feel pain, but since a while ago I have pinched my thigh but I still haven't awakened from this dream.

seeing me who was a little confused, scott continued his words while softening his face that seemed to want to bully a small child.

"And because events like this are very rare, I finally thought to make you help finish my work"

"Job? What do you mean by work? Will you kill me if I reject it?"

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"Take it easy, I won't kill you, and please don't show your face as if to say I will lie to you"

"So you won't kill me if I refuse your request, right?"

"Of course I won't kill you. It's just that I won't return your spirit to your body, so whatever your choice, your chance of being killed is very small"

"if my soul does not return, it is the same as death for me! And ... what do you mean by 'whatever your choice, your chance of being killed is very small' ... So you mean in the end I will still have the chance to be killed?"

"Exactly"

Seriously anyone please wake me up !!!

give up on the situation, finally I will try to calm my mind for a moment.

silent.

that's all I do. trying to find a profitable solution for me, but in the end I could not think of anything that seemed to be beneficial to me. after I sighed a few times, I also asked Scott a question,

"So ... what job do you mean?"

"Oho ~ so finally you agree? It's good then. Remembering the boy's soul that I took at this time is so unique that he has such a strong feeling of hidden love that it makes me difficult to get his pure soul, I want you to give an end that can at least make the spirit of this boy calm. "

"'the end that at least makes the spirit of this boy calm', so what should I do? ... and one thing you must know, humans are not gods who can change the destiny that has happened and if my guess is right, isn't the child is just a side character from the story of 'The Hero's of Arsenial?', how do I change his destiny? Wouldn't it be faster if you went straight to the person who made this story to give a happy ending to this boy? "

"* Laugh * ... don't you know? All the stories that you humans enjoy, tell, and know are memories of the past that you forgot? ... and the past I mean is a past that comes from another dimension"

it's hard to digest what Scott said, I can only show a confused expression.

so all the stories that I know come from other dimensions?

ignore me, scott continues his words,

"Take it easy, I'll make sure your job is complete when the deepest desire of this boy is granted"

"the deepest wish? ... in other words saying his feelings for the princess? isn't that easy?"

"* Smile *"

"If that's what you want, I'll do it. But remember after that return my soul to my real body, do you understand?"

"Then I will make a contract with you so that after you finish your assignment I will return you to your real body, and one thing you need to remember ... the devil never lies about a contract that is bound to him"

***

As I changed positions to sit, I saw an octagonal red symbol in my right hand. maybe this is the symbol of my contract with Scott.

really a troublesome devil.

"Looks like I have to find a way out of this forest"

while I stood up, I heard the sound of water flowing from my right direction. because I don't have a clue or direction that can take me out of this forest, I finally decide to head to the sound of the water flow.

I walked slowly because for me it would be dangerous if I met wild animals.

at first I was a little confused with what kind of clothes I was wearing, but after I saw it, right now I was wearing a typical academy uniform on the movie 'the Hero's of Arsenial'.

the clothes I wear are a white uniform with long sleeves and there are blue flames on the arm. not only that in the chest I wore a red bandana cloth worn like cowboys in films. the pants I wear are white trousers. At least for me this is the pretty cool clothes I've ever used.

about a few minutes walking towards the sound of the water, I finally saw some light reflected in front of me. I accelerated my pace and sure enough, I arrived at a very clear river with some fish swimming freely. if only I wasn't in a situation that made me have to find a way out, I would have chosen to swim and catch the fish to eat. You really are a lucky fish my friend, don't expect when we meet again you will still see the sunset.

after I said something like a criminal in a story, I continued my journey along the river. I walked far enough until my forehead sweat. I don't know how many minutes I've walked down the river, until finally I can see the end of the river beside me. at this time in front of me I saw a very wide lake and the scenery around it was very beautiful. I immediately ran toward the lake, and sat for a moment to get rid of my fatigue. seeing the flow of the river that finally collected in the lake made my throat thirsty. unable to refrain from drinking water, I immediately headed towards the lake to drink water,

"Huh? Eh? I-this ... who is this damn face?"