When I walk through the streets and see couples, I wonder: Will I ever find love? The idea of finding someone special, someone to share my life with, is an idea that fills me with hope and joy. But, at the same time, it also fills me with fear. What if I never find that person? Do I deserve that happiness? I want to have it, but another part of me doesn't feel comfortable receiving something so good.

When I see groups of friends, I wonder: Will I ever have friends? The idea of having a group of friends with whom to share happy and sad moments is something I've always wanted, but after being betrayed by those I considered my friends, it's hard for me to trust people again. Although I have tried to be a good friend to those who have approached me, I have been hurt once more. But I don't lose hope, maybe someday I will find someone I can trust.

And when I see parents with their children, I wonder: Will I have that someday? Having a family of my own is a dream I've had since I was a small and innocent child. The idea of having children and a wife to love is something that has always attracted me, but the thought that someone like me could form a family scares me. Why? Because I'm afraid of losing someone important to me, and that would only bring "him" back. I know myself well enough to be 100% sure of that.

Children, a wife, friends... To be a truly normal person. It's what I've wanted for a long time. To be able to lead a normal and happy life, without worries or fears. To be someone who doesn't stand out in anything, but is happy and has a fulfilling life.

I... Ah... To be honest, it's hard for me to have friends. All the people I considered my friends betrayed me. They didn't hesitate to do it even a little. They regretted it, but I didn't forgive them, or rather, there was no one left I could forgive.

After a long time, I had friends again. I really tried to be a good friend to them and avoided any conflict... But they betrayed me. They didn't believe in me. They didn't trust me. So many years together, but they didn't trust my words. People who don't trust me don't deserve my trust.

I desire to find true love. I desire to find a faithful friend. I desire at least to be as close to a normal person as possible. A normal person who doesn't stand out in anything. As long as I achieve one of those things in this life, I will die without regrets.

After I die, hell will await me, or my soul will simply disappear. Whatever my destiny, I will accept it without complaining because I know perfectly well that I deserve it. I did horrible things in my life, things I regret with all my being, but the past cannot change. Even if I try to change and be a good person, the past will not disappear, what I did will always haunt me.

That's why I will enjoy my life as much as I can because this will be my last chance. And how do I plan to enjoy it? By fulfilling my greatest dream: to be a normal person.

"So... Could you be my friend?" - I asked Yuik, the woman I rescued.

I could see in her eyes a deep sadness, a lack of hope that only made the sadness in my heart grow. It was evident that her life had been difficult and painful, and I wanted to do something to help her be happy.

Your past may be full of pain, but that doesn't mean your future will be the same. The past shouldn't define our future.

"Could you be my friend?" I finally asked her, hoping she could see the sincerity of my intentions.

My heart beats at a dangerous pace, and I swallow hard, trying to calm down. Why am I so nervous? Because I see in her one more opportunity to be happy, and possibly the last one I will have in this life.

She looked into my eyes with hesitation, but finally nodded slowly. I could see the mix of fear and sadness on her face, and I knew I had to do everything possible to help her overcome her difficulties.

"You accepted only because you were afraid to say no to me, I know, but I promise my intentions are good, I swear."

I understood what Yuik had gone through and felt because I had also lived through difficult moments. My life had not been easy, but I was determined to do something positive with this, my last life, and help those who were suffering. But... I will always put my normal life above everything. This is my last chance, I will not waste it.

So, even though I didn't know what was going to happen next, I was willing to do whatever it took to help Yuik find the happiness and peace she deserved.

How did I meet her? Well... First, let me tell you my story.

My story in this world.

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After a certain event that I prefer not to remember, I was born in a fairly normal and somewhat poor village. I never knew my father because the son of a bitch just fucked my mother and left. I understand he was a handsome traveler whose dream was to travel the world, and my mother was stupid enough to spread her legs just for his pretty face. And my mother left the village without me, leaving me orphaned. I was raised by nuns in a very poor orphanage, where we only ate once a day.

However, despite not having luxuries, we always had enough to not starve. I was a simple orphaned commoner without big dreams. I just wanted to live a normal and ordinary life. I never dreamed of being an adventurer or a hero. On the contrary, I preferred to stay away from those topics because they would only bring unnecessary problems, and I wouldn't have the normal life I so longed for. But, unfortunately, fate was not willing to leave me alone. Or rather, that shitty Goddess wanted more fun.

When I turned 15, my life took an unexpected turn. I awakened a "job," which meant I had discovered my destiny. What is a job? All humans have a job. Shoemaker, Blacksmith, Healer, Lumberjack, Swordmaster, etc. In other words, they are the jobs destined for people, and the awakening of these jobs defines the path of each individual in this world.

There are boring, useful, and legendary jobs. Everyone dreams of having a legendary job, but I wasn't one of them. I simply wanted a useful job that would allow me to survive. I was content with a boring job, like being a librarian or a florist. I loved flowers and dreamed of opening my own flower shop to live selling flowers and plants for the rest of my life. But, unfortunately, that wasn't how it went.

"Dreimo, it's your turn," said the lead nun.

To awaken your job, you must kneel before the statue of the God Rauk and ask for your job to be awakened. Since it was mandatory, I had no other choice.

I wanted to avoid it because I had heard that recently several people had awakened the job [Hero], and knowing my luck, I feared it would be given to me.

With some fear, I knelt, closed my eyes, and clasped my hands.

"Please, Supreme Goddess, fulfill your promise," I thought, hoping she would have compassion for me.

But upon hearing the surprised and excited screams behind me, I confirmed what I feared most.

I opened my eyes and saw the great message that shone with a golden hue, which read: [Hero]

I had awakened the legendary job [Hero], the most important and famous job in the world, and my days of peace had come to an end.

"Dreimo is a hero!!"

"A hero has been born in our village!!"

"Dreimo, don't forget us when you're at the top of the world!!"

"Dreimo, Dreimo, Dreimo!!"

While the villagers and the orphanage children congratulated and applauded me for my new job, all I could think about was the death of the stupid God who had given me this job.

"Goddammit! You must be kidding me, Supreme Goddess," I muttered, filled with rage and disappointment. That job ruined my chance at a normal life.

I was planning to escape and get a new identity in another country to avoid working as a hero. But given my luck, if I didn't help, this world would be destroyed, and I would never have the normal life I longed for. However, if I defeated the Demon King, I might have a chance to reclaim my ordinary life.

So, with a heavy heart, I accepted the job and sighed. My days of peace were over, and now I had to face the world of heroes.

"C-congratulations, Dreimo!" said Sallynk, one of my orphan sisters.

"Thanks. I'm going to sleep... Uwaaaah!"

But they didn't let me go to sleep, forcing me to stay at the party.

After accepting my destiny as a hero, my life changed completely. The week following my feat, the entire village was still celebrating, and the most important families in the area offered me their daughters for marriage. However, I rejected all those proposals because I don't believe in marriage without love, much less in a harem. Besides, those families only wanted the status I would soon achieve, and I refused to be used.

Marriage without love, what nonsense. If I ever marry, it will be with a woman I love and who loves me too. I will only marry one woman because I believe in true love and a relationship based on mutual respect and loyalty.

"So? Will you tell me what I want to hear now?"

"P-please, come with us, Mr. Dreimo," said the leader of the Diamond Squad, the most important and powerful group of warriors in the country, and they had been defeated by me.

I had to slap him more than 1,000 times to get him to say that.

Huh? Why did I hit them? They looked down on me for being a commoner and ordered me to get into the carriage. Not even a "please" or "it's a pleasure to meet you." Nothing. They were disrespectful to me because I was a commoner, so I had to give them a little lesson in humility.

And I gave their diamond armor to the nuns to improve the orphanage and have food, with the small threat of killing them if they dared to run away with the money or use it for anything other than the orphanage.

Yes, I forced the elite warriors to be naked for the entire journey to humiliate them. It was a grand entrance to the King's palace.

I met with the King and... blah, blah, blah. In summary, the King forced me to enroll in the most important magic school in the world to become stronger. I must confess that at first, I wasn't very excited about the idea, but as I got to know my fellow heroes, my opinion of the school changed. I had fun being in that place.

During my time at the school, I participated in various tournaments, fought against corrupt nobles, and rejected many women who tried to seduce me because of my job as a hero. But the most important thing was that I managed to improve my relationship with my fellow heroes. I made sure everyone knew we were equally important in the team and that no one felt superior to the others.

Although I must admit that the school didn't teach me much about magic, as I already had a lot of knowledge about it, it did allow me to strengthen my friendship with my companions and prevent any of them from becoming a villain, so it wasn't a bad idea to go to school together. They became more powerful, and I gained friends. However, none of this mattered when my life took an unexpected turn... again.

Once I finished my training at the school, I set off on a journey with my five hero companions to defeat the Demon King. We went through many adventures together and shared unforgettable moments. I considered them my best friends and trusted them completely. But one day, they betrayed me in the cruelest way. The betrayal of my friends left me with a deep pain that made my life greyer. I... really considered them my best friends.

Now I have to face the Demon King without the help of my friends and without knowing if I can trust anyone else.

"You must be kidding me! Are you seriously doubting me?!"

The situation was becoming increasingly tense. My companions were determined to sacrifice me to end the Demon King once and for all, but I couldn't allow it. I had to make them understand that they were wrong and that I wasn't the enemy.

"You're not seeing the truth. It's me, your friend Dreimo, not the Demon King. Please believe me, ask me questions, anything! Just doubt a little!"

In the fight with the Demon King, we managed to defeat him, but the Demon King's soul entered my body and tried to take over me, and my companions decided to kill me to also kill the Demon King... or so they thought.

They fell into an illusion. They were deceived so easily that I immediately stopped seeing them as friends. A true friend would listen to their friend, or at least doubt a little what they saw, but no, they firmly believed what they saw.

"We can't risk the Demon King continuing to live inside you. We must do whatever it takes to protect humanity. I'm sorry, Dreimo."

It hurt my soul to see that my friends didn't trust me. But I knew I had to do something before it was too late. If they doubted a little, we could still be friends, but if they didn't... I had to stop them.

"Stop! Look at what you're doing! Do you really want to kill your friend? I've been with you for over 10 years! I'm Dreimo, not the Demon King! Trust me, please!"

"Dreimo would never cry," said Saraik, the Elf of the group.

"He's already being controlled," said Lineik, the human.

"It pains me to say it, but he's no longer Dreimo," said Lein, the Cyclops.

"You don't fool us," said... Meimik... the friend I trusted the most.

Yes, I was crying because I didn't want to lose my friends. It was understandable that they didn't think I was capable of crying because I had never cried before, but even I can get sad, especially with this betrayal.

"Who wouldn't cry seeing their friends want to kill them without a doubt? I'm crying because I lost my friends!"

It was then that one of them uttered those words that left me frozen:

"I'm so sorry, Dreimo."

I felt my heart stop at that moment. Were they really going to do it? Were they going to sacrifice me like I was a mere tool?

"It's for the good of humanity."

The pain in my chest was getting more intense. I couldn't believe this was happening. Why wouldn't they listen to me?

"Your sacrifice will be remembered forever."

The tears kept flowing from my eyes, even more than before. I didn't want to die. Not like this. Not as if I were a worthless object.

Even though I knew I would survive, I felt like I was dying because once again I had been betrayed by important people to me.

"I want you to know that... I love you. I've always loved you, Dreimo! I-I'm sorry, I'm sorry, please forgive me! If you can hear me, don't worry, I'll free you from your suffering!" said Meimik, pointing her sword at me.

Her confession left me speechless. How could she love me and at the same time want to kill me? How could she be so cruel? Despite the pain and betrayal I felt, I couldn't hate her. I couldn't hate someone who had been my friend.

It doesn't hurt me that they think I'm the Demon King, what hurts me is that they don't doubt even a little and are 100% sure that the Demon King controls my body.

"I'm not the Demon King. I'm not! Please, let's talk first!"

My voice came out trembling, but no one seemed to hear me. Everything was happening too fast.

They surrounded me, ready to fight.

In their eyes, there was only hatred, sadness, and fury. They no longer saw me as Dreimo; they saw me as the Demon King. Illusion magic exists, they know that, and yet they don't even consider that possibility?

"It's not within me; it was illusion magic! He must be hiding or escaping!"

But despite that, they didn't hesitate and slowly approached me, waiting for the perfect moment to attack.

"Wait! Please, just listen!"

But no one seemed willing to listen to me. They just wanted to end me.

And he, the one who had been my friend, pierced me with his sword. The pain was unbearable in my heart, but not because I had been pierced with a sword, but because I had been betrayed. There was no turning back; our friendship was over.

I couldn't believe that someone I considered my friend could be so ruthless.

"I will take good care of them," he whispered in my ear.

His words filled me with rage. How could he say something like that after what he had just done?

I knew this could happen. All my friends were in love with me, but I always rejected them because I didn't feel anything for them, and I didn't want to get romantically involved with any of them because it would only cause problems for the team. I hate harems; I would never have a harem, and I refused to date them all at the same time. If I dated one of them, the others would be sad, and that would only mean unnecessary problems that would hinder our progress... And he got jealous knowing that they were all in love with me and not with him.

So jealous that he let himself be manipulated by "him."

"... You have the soul of the Demon King," I said, realizing that the Demon King was within him.

I kicked him in the stomach hard enough to send him flying and give myself time to recover, but not physically, mentally.

More than 10 years of friendship, thrown away.

I had the perfect opportunity to kill him immediately, but I didn't dare because I still had some affection for him for being my friend for over 10 years.

But now that I'm prepared, I will no longer hesitate.

"Impossible! I destroyed your heart!" he said, not believing what was happening before his eyes.

When a normal human's heart is destroyed, magic cannot be used. But in my case, there are two reasons why this doesn't apply. First, my body is much more special than that of an average human, even much more than the body of a hero. Second, a simple attack is not enough to kill me. Many have tried before him.

During my adventure, I acquired many unique abilities that I hid because I didn't want them to feel inferior to me. I am immortal; they can only kill me by eliminating my soul. I knew that being much more powerful than them would make them feel inferior, so I always made sure to appear as powerful as they were. They don't really know how powerful I truly am and can't even imagine how powerful I can become.

"You have the soul of the Demon King, Valen!" I shouted, hoping my companions would react and side with me.

"He's trying to deceive us! We must kill him! We saw when the Demon King's soul entered him! He is the Demon King! Don't be fooled! I know you love him, but he is no longer Dreimo; he is the Demon King! Besides, Dreimo wouldn't survive being pierced through the heart! He is the Demon King!"

None of you know me, and believe me, this is nothing compared to my past self.

He created an illusion and deceived them. They believed more in an illusion than in me, the guy they supposedly loved. If they really loved me, they would have seen through the deception, but they didn't.

I tried to convince them, but it was useless. No matter what I told them, I couldn't convince them, and they kept attacking me. They tried to kill me and didn't believe me.

And that made me angry.

I'm not exaggerating when I say I could defeat them in seconds if I wanted to, but I didn't want to because I wanted them to trust me. But I got tired of trying. I stopped holding back and defeated them in less than 5 seconds. For the first time in a long time, I used 100% of my total power.

I didn't kill them, but I did kill Valen, as I had to kill the Demon King. Unfortunately, that wasn't enough to defeat him.

"Fufu. I underestimated you, hero," said the Demon King, controlling Valen's corpse.

"N-no, it can't be," said Meimik, looking at me with that expression of regret, realizing that all this time I was telling the truth.

I just ignored her and prepared for the final battle. I no longer cared about their words, expressions, nothing. What's done is done. To me, they no longer meant anything.

The Demon King used his final transformation. He turned into a gigantic black dragon, and...

Do I need to narrate the fight?

Blah, blah, blah. A boring fight later, I managed to defeat him. I must admit it was quite easy to defeat him; the hard part was eliminating him, as he regenerated almost instantly. The only way to kill him forever was by eliminating his soul. I had to sacrifice almost all my power to eliminate his body and soul forever, finally defeating the Demon King and ending our adventure as heroes.

I had to use "that" to eliminate his soul, and since my body is human, I sacrificed almost all my power to activate it. I don't care because I won't need it anymore. The world is at peace now.

After the fight, all my companions gathered with me to congratulate me and apologize, but I felt nothing. I didn't see them as enemies, but neither as friends. They no longer held an important place in my heart.

"We're sorry!"

"We-fell for a stupid illusion!"

"Please, forgive me!"

"I-I don't want you to hate me!"

I was tempted to forgive my former friends to keep their company, but in the end, I didn't. I knew I didn't want them in my life if they didn't trust me after more than 10 years of friendship.

And I took the opportunity to pursue my dream of having a normal life.

"We've literally been friends for more than 10 years, and you didn't trust me. You believed him."

"It wasn't our...!"

"I'm sorry!" I said, interrupting her.

I sighed.

"I'm sorry, I want friends I can trust. It's childish, I know, but it's what I want. Goodbye forever. You can take all the credit; I don't care. I'm going to live in a forest or something. Goodbye."

"W-wait!"

They tried to stop me, but I ran far away and didn't look back. Even though they tried to catch up with me, they couldn't because they were tired.

Since that day, I never saw my former friends again and started a new life.

I finally had what I had always wished for: a normal life.

During my fight with the Demon King, I sacrificed 99% of my total power to completely destroy him and his soul. Despite only having 1% of my power left, I was still stronger than an Orc. If I trained, I could become even stronger, but that wasn't my goal. Now I just wanted to be a normal person with a normal job.

My plan was to work in a library, and I succeeded. I became a boring librarian, but it was a job I enjoyed. I used transformation magic to change my appearance and avoid my former hero companions finding me. I also created a story for my new identity to avoid raising suspicions about my past. Due to a curse, I couldn't change my name, but if everything went according to plan, they would never know I was the hero Dreimo.

I changed my red hair to long black hair that covered my eyes since I didn't like people looking directly into my eyes. Although I now had long hair, like a woman, I didn't care. I used to be very handsome, but I changed my appearance to be more "normal." I became an ordinary citizen, and I finally had a normal life.

If I wanted to have friends or a girlfriend, I knew my appearance was important. Although now I was "normal," I was still attractive. Not as handsome as before, but enough to catch the attention of some girls.

My life was simple and routine. I would wake up, bathe, have breakfast, work, have dinner, and sleep. I enjoyed this new, quiet life and felt more human than ever.

But everything changed when I met her.

"A sex slave?"

My boss entrusted me with picking up some books in another city, and since I was used to traveling quickly, I decided to run instead of traveling by carriage. Maybe it wasn't the most common thing, but this way, I avoided delays and could enjoy the environment while saving time.

On the way, I came across a bandit hideout, and as I always do, I faced them and defeated them, killing them without hesitation... And I found her. A sex slave.

“... Hey... You look terrible.”

It was unfortunately common in this world to find people like her. She had dark skin and was covered in painful scars. Her hands and an ear had been cut off, and she had no teeth. Most likely, they had been removed to prevent her from biting. But the worst of all was that she was blind, with bandages over her eyes, and she had no tongue.

They took her teeth so she wouldn't bite them when... Ah, better not think about that, it brings back bad memories.

Damn it, she has no toes. Sant, I hope you give them the worst punishment in hell.

Blind, mute, half-deaf, unable to walk properly, and without hands.

“They won't hurt you anymore; I killed them. You're safe now.”

I touched her arm to examine her better, but she started trembling with fear. With a simple touch, she was terrified, but she didn't try to escape or scream. She's used to this. She accepts her fate because she thinks there's no way out and that no matter what she does, she'll be harmed.

How long has she been raped and tortured? It was evident she was used to this kind of life, resigned to suffering in silence for the rest of her days.

“... You're very traumatized...”

I could understand her pain, perhaps more than I wanted to admit. Even though my healing magic wasn't very powerful after the last fight I had, I believed I could at least restore her sight.

I gently stroked her head and used my magic to heal her eyes.

“Don't be afraid; you won't suffer anymore. Everything will be alright,” I said, trying to calm her.

Even though I might not be able to use my healing magic for years, I knew it would be worth it to save her.

“All done.”

Carefully, I removed the bandages from her eyes and smiled at her.

“Everything will be alright, don't worry. Hello.”

The woman's expression was cold and hopeless, with a gaze reflecting the suffering she had endured. So much pain that she didn't even feel any faith.

“... Do you have family? Any close or distant relatives?”

She shook her head. She had no one.

She's not lying. She has no family... Was she sold by her parents? Maybe she's an orphan and was kidnapped.

In the orphanage where I grew up, there were several staff members who tried to sell orphans to sell their bodies, both for their organs and sexually. Fortunately for them, I always saved them and killed those employees.

“Friends? Any acquaintances?”

She shook her head again.

“I see...”

She's alone in this world... No friends, like me. No family, like me. She was raped and tortured... like me.

She is... like me... So much like me.

It was as if she were a reflection of my own past. I couldn't leave her alone.

I’ll check her condition more thoroughly.

“I’m going to examine you. [Analyze.]”

[Name: Yuik

Age: 28 years

Overall health condition: Critical

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs):

Syphilis: Advanced stage, affecting internal organs and nervous system.

Gonorrhea: Active infection, with purulent discharge and pain.

Chlamydia: Active infection, causing inflammation and pelvic pain.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Presence of several strains, with visible genital warts and elevated risk of cervical cancer.

Genital herpes: Painful and recurrent lesions in the genital area.

HIV/AIDS: Compromised immune system, multiple opportunistic infections.

Status: Pregnant (approximately 16 weeks).

Condition of the fetus: Deceased, possibly due to physical trauma and maternal health conditions.

Evidence of multiple abortions: 25 detected abortions, with severe scarring and damage to the uterus and reproductive organs due to forced procedures under unhygienic conditions.

Bone fractures: Broken ribs (22 ribs), some fractures poorly healed.

Bruises: Presence of old and recent bruises all over the body, indicating continuous beatings.

Cuts and lacerations: Several untreated wounds, with signs of infection and risk of septicemia.

Scars: Deep cut marks and burns in various parts of the body, indicating torture and extreme violence.

Dislocations: Dislocated shoulders, possibly from forced immobilization.

Signs of malnutrition:

Severe malnutrition: Extreme weight loss, skin clinging to bones.

Anemia: Signs of severe anemia, pallor, and constant weakness.

Vitamin deficiency: Acute deficiency of essential vitamins, affecting cognitive and physical function.

Psychological state:

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Recurrent nightmares, flashbacks, and a state of hypervigilance.

Severe anxiety: Panic attacks, constant fear, and difficulty performing daily tasks.

Deep depression: Hopelessness, isolation, and frequent suicidal thoughts.

Dissociative identity disorder: Possible development of multiple personalities as a defense mechanism.

History of abuse:

Prolonged physical and sexual abuse: Clear evidence of physical and sexual abuse over several years.

Human trafficking: Indications of having been a victim of trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Inhumane living conditions: Signs of having lived in extreme conditions of unsanitation and violence.

Compromised immune system: High risk of infections due to multiple medical conditions and malnutrition.

Medical urgency: Immediate medical intervention needed to treat infections, fractures, and stabilize overall health.

Psychological support: Urgent need for intensive therapy to address severe psychological trauma and post-traumatic stress.]

Yuik has endured an extreme degree of suffering and abuse, reflected in the multiple diseases and physical and psychological damage. Her body and mind are on the verge of collapse, or rather, they already are.

Seeing all this makes my stomach turn. So much suffering... When was the last time you were happy?

“... I must do something.”

It wasn't ideal, but it was the fastest solution to ensure her full recovery. I didn't want to go that far, but it was necessary.

“Please, open your mouth. It's nothing bad, I promise.”

She opened her mouth without complaint.

“Don't worry, I won't hurt you.”

I cut my finger with my teeth and put some of my blood in her mouth to transform her into a vampire. As I watched her body regenerate and heal, I assured her there was nothing to fear, to calm her.

“Don't worry, it's something medicinal. Don't be afraid.”

In her status, little by little the diseases are disappearing and her belly is flattening.

As I watched her health improve, I realized I had no other choice. This unique ability I have was obtained when I killed a Vampire Queen and now I have the ability to grant immortality to others. I never imagined I would use it because it might be a bad idea to turn other people into vampires, but I don't think she will use her new power for evil; I don't feel any malice in her.

Turn her into a vampire, so she fully recovers in seconds, with the risk that she becomes powerful and I’m creating the new Demon King, or wait years for her to heal a little, wasting her mortal lifetime... Yes, I made the right decision.

Now that she’s a vampire, she has a special body and the ability to regenerate. All her wounds will disappear and she will be a healthy woman again, although her mental state can't be fixed with magic, but I have hope that she will move forward and be happy again.

She recovered completely. She has her hands, fingers, ear. Her body is 100% healthy.

The easy part is fixed, but the hardest remains: the psychological.

... She’s like me... I can’t abandon her. I want to help you. I want you to be happy.

“... You’ve really suffered... Would you like to come with me...? I want to have a friend... So... could you become my friend?”

She looked into my eyes and nodded slowly. Her teeth had already regenerated, but she wasn't smiling, simply going along with me because she was afraid to refuse.

“You agreed just out of fear of saying no, I know, but I promise my intentions are good, I swear.”

I smiled at her.

“You won’t suffer anymore, I promise. You will soon be better.”

I gently stroked her head. Touching her is a bad idea, but I would have liked to receive a little affection after... Ah, after “that”... Huh?

Suddenly, a message appeared in front of me, informing me about the curse she obtained.

[Curse detected.]

[No communication: Those with this curse cannot speak.]

... I don't know how to remove curses.

People who become Vampires sacrifice their humanity and, according to my research, new Vampires acquire a curse as a divine punishment or something like that.

I'm sorry, but you won't speak again. A small price to pay considering your body is healthy again.

“How old are you? Over 20?”

I already know the answer, but I want to talk to her.

She nodded her head.

“Over 25?”

She nodded.

“Over 30?”

She shook her head.

“You’re 28?”

She nodded. She’s 28. Still very young.

“I’m 26. Nice to meet you.”

I stroked her head and smiled.

“I hope we become great friends.”

Finally, I found a friend in her. Although I know it will take time for her to trust me, I am willing to give her a home and food while she gets used to my presence.

At last, I have a friend, and I hope this time it’s just my friend.

She and I are so alike... I promise you will never suffer again. Never.

I carried her in my arms and started walking.

“I’ll take you to my house and prepare a delicious dinner. Please, don't be afraid of me; I won't do anything bad to you.”

She continues trembling with fear. Yes, it’s understandable. It will take a long time for her to trust me. I'm just a stranger to her, it's normal for her to be afraid of me.

“You know, the starfish east of the Capital are blue because they feed on a blue plant called Lazuk.”

I don't know what to talk about with her, so I’ll tell her interesting facts about this world while I take her home.

I won't ask anything about her past to avoid making her remember bad things. I’ll avoid talking about things that bother her.

For now, I will only give her food and a home while she gets used to my presence.

“The three moons are called Kam, Kem, and Kim after the Triplet Heroes who saved this world thousands of years ago. Cute names, right?”

She nodded slowly, still looking into my eyes with that cold gaze.

“Yes... They’re cute names.”

I promised her she would be happy again and never suffer again. Although I can’t change her mental state, I hope that with my company she can find some peace in this new world that is now her home.

I promise you will be happy again, you will not suffer again. I promise with all my being.

CHAPTER 2 - The Skill of a Hero. Part 1.

Vampires, a race that, honestly, never interested me. Before becoming a hero, I spent all my time working and protecting my orphaned siblings, and after awakening the [Hero] job, I spent all my time training with my companions, ensuring that we were all equally powerful and good friends. I was never interested in knowing more about this world because I didn’t have time to investigate, I only know the basics.

Vampires were one of the most powerful demonic races, with the potential to become as powerful as the Demon King. That's why I killed the Vampire Queen the very day I learned of this, to avoid unnecessary risks. Huh? What? Yes, on the very same day, I searched for and killed her, and she was at a level similar to the Demon King, or at least that's what I heard from some high-ranking demons.

Yes, I could definitely defeat the Demon King without any trouble when I awakened the [Hero] job, but I didn’t because… Well… The main reason would be that at that time I didn’t know I had regained my original power, and the secondary reason would be that… I wanted to have friends. Or, rather, to try to do things right this time.

That’s why I never went to kill the Demon King on my own, because I wanted to do it with the help of my friends, to strengthen our friendship and become friends forever… Ah, but it didn’t turn out as I expected and I only wasted 10 years of my life.

Anyway.

"Name?"

"Yuik."

"I’m talking to her."

"She’s mute, officer."

The officer in charge of registering the entry looked at the crystal orb, which is a magical device that detects lies, and since it didn’t activate, he believed me.

I can easily enter my house using a portal, but since Yuik will live with me, I must get her an ID to avoid problems in the future, with taxes and suspicions.

"What’s wrong with your…?"

He fell silent, waiting for me to respond.

Friend? No, it would be easier to get her an ID if she’s related to me.

"Sister."

And since I know how to use magic so they don't know I’m lying, the crystal orb didn’t activate.

"So, your sister, Dreimo. Haha. You don’t look alike at all. She got all the beauty, huh?"

Say what you want, I know I’m somewhat handsome, at least above average.

I’m very sociable with the people who live here, so I have acquaintances in different places, like with the guards, guild employees, and the academy. The more acquaintances I have, the more chances I have of finding trustworthy friends, and even a girlfriend.

"If she’s your sister, there will be no problem with the paperwork. Just fill out this form."

He handed us a form. Well, let's finish this so we can go.

"Hey, by the way…"- He said, before I covered his face with the form.

I recognize that smile, you jerk.

"Our parents died recently and she’s devastated. Not today, please."

"Oh… I’m sorry, I didn’t know."

I know your reputation as a womanizer. If you dare harass her, I’ll cut off your testicles.

I filled out the form as quickly as I could and we went to my house.

I used illusion magic on her to make the streets look empty. She had a panic or anxiety attack, she got too agitated seeing so many people, so I did this.

"I live nearby, it’s not far."

At least she calmed down a bit seeing the empty streets.

... Yuik is a Vampire. I know it was necessary, but it worries me. If an ordinary Vampire has the potential to reach the power of the Demon King, a Vampire created by me should have twice that potential. I defeated the Vampire Queen without knowing her true power or that of her subjects. Was she really powerful? And her subjects too? They died when I killed the Queen, so I couldn’t see them in action.

Maybe the rumors are exaggerations, but it does worry me. I feel a very kind soul in Yuik, but I’m afraid she might be corrupted by power.

Vampires are a mystery to me. Ah, I need to investigate this.

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•

I returned home and laid Yuik on the bed. The room was clean and well-lit, and the bed was soft and comfortable, no need to make any changes, it’s perfect. She needed to rest after all that had happened, so I left her alone for a moment. Meanwhile, I went to prepare something to eat for her. Something simple, a sandwich, since I don’t know how to cook. I wanted her to feel at home.

She needs to rest in a comfortable place because she probably had been sleeping on the ground all this time. Lying in a comfortable bed will make her realize that her life has changed and that her suffering is over.

After a few minutes, I returned to the room with a tray of food. I left it on the nightstand and asked:

"Are you comfortable? Is the pillow soft?"

She was still trembling with fear and nodded timidly. Ah, yes, I know, it was normal for her not to trust me after all that had happened, so I set out to show her that she had nothing to fear. How? With actions and words. More actions than words. Anyone can say something, but that doesn’t mean they’ll do it. I won’t give her false promises that I can’t keep.

Well, I’m a stranger to her, and considering all she has suffered, it’s understandable that she doesn’t trust me, someone she barely knows. She doesn’t even hope that I am a good person, she probably thinks I plan to do something bad to her… Ah… Yes, she definitely thinks I want to do something bad to her. She’s thinking that I want to abuse her.

Suddenly, I saw Yuik start to undress, so I stopped her, shaking my head.

"No, stop. I don’t want to see you naked."

And out of fear, she stopped.

"Don’t misunderstand my actions. I genuinely want to help you, I don’t want anything in return."

I knew she had been abused by many men and that’s why she didn’t trust men in general. I had to do something to make her trust me.

I would never rape someone… At least my current self wouldn’t.

I would like to say the same about my past self, but I did worse things.

"You’re free, Yuik. No one will force you to do something you don’t want to do."

I patted her head, trying to calm her down. I know touching her is inappropriate, but at least I want to try. I don’t want her to think she disgusts me.

She’s too used to every man who sees her abusing her. She trusts no one, least of all a man. I must show her with actions that I don’t intend to hurt her.

"Don’t worry, I won’t do anything bad to you. I know it’s hard for you to trust someone, but you can trust me. Or at least try."

Despite my words, Yuik was still trembling and scared. Yes, I know, it will take a long time, but I want her to sleep peacefully tonight. I have to do something to make her trust me, at least a little.

I am like her. I suffered the same as she did. I want her to realize that my empathy for her is genuine because we both suffered the same.

It was time to tell her about me, to tell her my story, or at least part of my story, omitting all the pain I caused to millions of people throughout my life.

"In my past life… Well, in my first life, I was also abused, just like in my second life… But I managed to move forward with my life. You can start a new life too."

It’s hard to accept that the suffering one has lived through doesn’t disappear easily, and this is especially true for those who have suffered abuse and trauma. Yuik had been subjected to abuse and torment by bandits who delighted in her suffering. The situation had left a deep scar on her mind and spirit, and even though she was now a physically healthy Vampire thanks to my help, she couldn’t shake off the pain that haunted her.

Although she didn’t trust me, I was still willing to help her as much as I could. As her friend, I wanted to be by her side and do everything possible to prevent her from suffering again. However…

"Living without wanting to live is not life, it’s a hell."

I realized that I couldn’t force her to trust me or to keep living if she didn’t want to. It was her life, her decision, and I had to respect her choice.

It was then that I took out from my [Magic Storage] a knife with a special poison. I knew this might sound very extreme, but I did it with the intention of offering her a quick and painless option.

I won’t force her to live just to satisfy my own desires, I won’t use her as an object. She decides her life.

It hurts to see a person as pure as her die without having been happy, but at least in paradise, she might find happiness.

"If you cut yourself with this, you will die immediately without feeling pain. When I analyzed your body, I realized many things. You inflicted many of your own wounds. They removed your teeth to prevent you from committing suicide, so you used your hands to cut your veins, and that’s why they cut them off. You had fractures in your skull, so you tried to commit suicide by hitting your head, but you failed. Those bandits kept you alive to continue enjoying themselves... That’s disgusting."

According to the report of sins that useless Goddess sent me, Yuik has tried to commit suicide many times, but the bandits prevented it. She doesn't want to live, and knowing that really makes me feel... sad.

"That's why I'll give you two options. Number 1: Death. End your suffering right now and rest forever. Number 2: Start a new life... It's your decision... I recommend number 2. I know you suffered a lot and just want to die, but you have the right to move on with your life and forget the past... Everyone deserves to be happy. And it makes me sad to know that you will die without having been happy... I can see in your eyes that you have suffered all your life. How do I know? Because you have the same look I had in my first life. If you stay by my side as my friend, I guarantee you will never suffer again and will have a normal and comfortable life, without pain. But if you no longer want to live and finally want to die, then choose number 1. It's your life, it's your decision."

I lifted my hair so she could see my eyes better. It is said that eyes confirm when a person is lying or telling the truth. I want her to realize that everything I’m saying is true, I'm not lying. I really do want her to be my friend. I don't want her to die without having been happy.

Ah, I'm a hypocrite, I know. I did the same harm to thousands... to millions... to hundreds of billions of people in the past. The same harm those bandits did to her. But I'm not the same as before, I changed... or so I hope.

The damage I did can’t be fixed, that’s why I at least want to make up for my mistake, at least a little.

"Please, make a decision. I really want to be your friend, I have no other motives. I don't see you as a sexual object. I just want to be your friend... I just want to have a friend."

Ah... It’s time for the truth. Whatever her decision is, I will respect it.

I handed her the knife, and she held it, trembling. I watched intently, knowing she was making one of the hardest decisions of her life.

But finally... she placed the knife to her neck and seemed ready to go through with it. But then, she hesitated. She's trying to muster the courage to do it, but she will definitely do it.

I felt sad for her, knowing that life had been too cruel to her. But at least soon she will be happy, I will make sure of that.

Finally, she made her decision, and I respected it. She is determined to die.

I hope Sant gets her the best spot in paradise.

"... I guess you’ve decided... I will respect your decision... I’ll prepare a coffin. I just want to say one last thing. Life may seem painful to you, but that doesn’t mean it always will be. Friends, love, nature, entertainment, the pleasure of rest. There are so many things worth experiencing and enjoying in life. But well... I hope you’ll be happy in paradise."

Because if they don’t accept you in paradise because you were saved by me, I’ll personally kick the ass of the God who prevented your entrance to paradise.

"It was a pleasure meeting you."

I left the room and sighed.

"I really wanted her to be happy."

No one saved me, but at least I was able to save her.

That won’t erase the mistakes I made, but at least it makes me feel a little better about myself.

I want to be happy, and I don’t want my past to ruin my life.

•

•

Everything is ready. I need to bury her body in the forest. I’ll give her a dignified burial and then ask that useless Goddess if she went to paradise. If they sent her to hell or tried to erase her soul just because I saved her, I might end up killing a God again.

I entered the room... Huh?

"What are you doing?"

She is standing, looking at her hands and legs. Appreciating her healthy body? Did she regret committing suicide? Her expression hasn’t changed, but her fear has decreased, at least a little.

Has she reconsidered her actions? I hope so. I want to be her friend and give her a happy life. I want her to have a normal life, just like I’m having.

If a monster like me is having a normal life, she can also have a normal and peaceful life, without pain.

"You don’t want to die?"

She shook her head.

"... Do you want to start a new life...? Wait, please."

I took out a pencil and paper from my [Magic Storage] and handed it to her. This will make our communication easier. I hope she knows how to write.

"Write what you want to say. Do you know how to read and write?"

She nodded and started writing.

She handed me the paper and I read it.

It says: "I want to repay you for what you did for me. You look sad. I want to be your friend."

Wow. Does it show that I'm not happy...? Well, I'm finally having a normal life, but I have no friends and live with the guilt of living a normal life despite not deserving it.

Having friends is something I want, so I don’t live a lonely life and feel loved. I also want to have a wife, but it’s hard for me to fall in love because I stopped believing in love... No... I didn’t stop believing in love... I stopped believing that I deserve to be loved.

But she says she wants to repay me for what I did for her. I don’t want that. I don’t want her to do something she doesn’t want to do just because I want her to stay alive.

"... It’s not necessary, I won’t force you to live. It’s your life, it’s your decision. Please, think carefully about what you want to do with your life and don’t think about what others want."

She shook her head and approached me.

I handed her the paper and she wrote the following: "I’ll go to hell if I commit suicide, and I want to see my younger brothers again. I must not commit suicide. Please, be my friend. I don’t want to be alone. I also want to be your friend."

Her family is dead, as I suspected. She was probably a victim of a bandit attack in her village.

I hope her brothers were older than 10 years because if they were younger than 10 years... they’ve already reincarnated and aren’t in paradise.

"Are your brothers dead?"

She nodded... I see.

"..."

I’m afraid to ask about her brothers’ ages, I don’t want to live with that uncertainty.

I know Gods in person. There is paradise and hell, but it doesn’t matter how you die, only the actions you did while you were alive matter.

If she dies, she will most likely go to paradise, but I'm forbidden from mentioning that I know Gods... and my words won’t convince her. The Rauk church forbids suicide. Yuik believes in that God. Her relatives must have been very religious. Names ending with a "K" are very common among believers of the God Rauk.

Tsk. Stupid God. People’s lives are theirs, they decide what to do with their life, not you. I no longer feel guilty for what I did to you.

... But she tried to commit suicide more than once... Her desperation and pain forced her to make that decision despite her God forbidding it.

She truly lived a hellish life.

"... Do you trust me?"

She nodded.

I don’t feel she’s lying, but she’s not telling the truth either. She doesn’t trust me that much, but she trusts me enough to try to be my friend... Thank you.

If only you knew how happy you’ve made me just by saying that, a happiness I haven’t felt in a long time.

"... You won’t betray me?"

She shook her head... She’s not lying... She’s not lying to me.

S-she isn’t capable of betraying me.

"... Thank you. Really, thank you."

I would hug her, but I shouldn’t touch her too much, it might make her uncomfortable.

She didn’t commit suicide because she wants to see her brothers again. She’s placing all her hope in me, hope that she regained. I can see in her eyes that she doesn’t trust me yet, but I promise to earn her trust with actions and not just words. Her gaze hasn’t changed, and she’s still trembling. She hopes that I am a good person... If she suffers again, she will completely lose hope again and commit suicide. I must avoid her feeling uncomfortable at all costs. I won’t let her suffer again.

And I’ll kill anyone who bothers her without hesitation, regardless of their gender, age, or social status.

"I promise I won’t hurt you. I want you to be happy." I said, smiling.

I raised my hand and she closed her eyes tightly... She thought I was going to hit her.

Don’t worry, you won’t suffer again.

I gently patted her head.

"Not everyone is bad. Let’s go have dinner."

I walked away from her. I need to earn her trust. It will take a long time, but I can do it.

I looked back at her. She’s walking with her head down... She has suffered a lot. I want her to be happy, and I’ll do anything to make her happy. I want to see a genuine smile on that pretty face.

... “Not everyone is bad”? Yes, that’s true, but... Ah... I want to be a good person, but I’ve done so many horrible things in my life that I don’t deserve a chance for redemption. My current self considers himself a good person, but my past will always haunt me. My mistakes will never disappear.

I better stop thinking about that. Now I am Dreimo, a librarian, not a hero, much less a villain.

Just a humble librarian who wants to have friends.

CHAPTER 3 - The Skill of a Hero. Part 2.

"I have finished my masterpiece! I should receive a gastronomic award for this!"

And my great masterpiece is...

"Instant soup with Orc meat...! Simple, but delicious."

Yes, I definitely need to learn how to cook. I got too used to others cooking for me, and in the past, I ate my enemies raw, so I never had an interest in cooking... Ah, yes, I was a monster, I know.

But now I have a friend who will live with me, I must learn to cook delicious dishes!

Where did I get the instant soup? It doesn't exist in this world, so I went to another world to buy it... Well, never mind.

Orc meat is edible in this world... In fact, Orcs are almost extinct, so it can be considered rare meat... Although it tastes like pork.

I don't think a simple sandwich will fill her up, so I decided to give her more food. She must be very hungry, she is very thin.

"Let's eat! Please eat with confidence, there is no need to be shy or nervous with me, don't worry. Just relax and enjoy."

She nodded. Good.

I sat at the table, and Yuik took the food and wanted to sit on the floor, but I stopped her in time.

"Hey, you're not my slave, you're my friend. Eat at the table with me."

Slaves are accustomed to being treated like objects or pets... And sex slaves have a worse fate because they are doomed to suffer for their owners' disgusting fetishes.

She looked at the chair nervously... Getting used to being treated like a normal human being is difficult for her after everything she has suffered. I went through the same thing. She still doesn't believe that she is finally free... I can see that in her eyes.

In my first life, when I was freed from my suffering, I still behaved as if she was still controlling me, and I continued like that for a long time. It will take time to get Yuik out of the slave mentality, but I can do it. She just needs what she hasn't had in a long time: freedom. Freedom to do what she wants and not obey someone else's orders. That's what she needs to feel like a normal, free human being again.

But for now, it would be best to let her behave as she wants. If she wants to eat on the floor, she will eat on the floor. I won't force her to eat at the table, because that would be giving her an order. I will let her do what she wants.

"It's hard to believe, isn't it? I understand you very well."

Too well...

"Well... The floor is comfortable."

I took the food and sat on the floor next to her. She looked at me, possibly not understanding my behavior and why I treat her the way I do, but she will gradually realize that I truly want to be her friend, and she will consider me a friend.

Yuik, no one tried to help me when I was a slave, I had to free myself, that's why I couldn't trust people, but I managed to save you, so you are still in time to trust people again. You are still in time to be happy again, being a free person again.

"Ready. We look like good friends eating together after a long day of school," I said, smiling.

It was like that with my old hero friends. After school, we would get together to eat and talk at one of our houses. It was quite relaxing and fun to be with them... Ah, I miss those days.

Anyway, it's not worth remembering people who betrayed my trust. They are in the past, and my past is something I prefer not to think about.

I started eating and she observed her food, analyzing its contents.

I wanted to prepare something better, but I don't know how to cook.

"I'm sorry... I always eat alone, that's why I don't know how to cook."

My daily food consists only of instant soups and Orc meat. I must learn to cook other culinary recipes.

"But I promise you, tomorrow I'll give you something more delicious."

She looked at me for a few seconds and then at her food.

... Yes, she picked up her fork. Come on, Yuik, I know you'll love it.

This food doesn't exist in this world. I want to see her reaction.

My former companions didn't like it, they said it tasted strange... Well, they were nobles and were used to fancy and expensive food.

Will Yuik like it? I hope so.

... She's not eating... She stopped when she was about to take some soup.

... She's trembling too much... I can feel fear... Too much fear in her... I think she's remembering something.

... I have a theory. Maybe she thinks I'm feeding her worms. Or that the food is poisoned or something like that. I've seen slaves being fed animal excrement, among other disgusting things. She must have been fed with very disgusting things, that's why she thinks I'm doing the same.

... Well, instant soup looks like very thin and long worms, but it's food... She's afraid to eat.

I have to do something to make her realize that it's food, and that it's safe to eat.

"Oh, right. Friends share food. Let's do it. If we're going to be friends, we should do things that friends do."

I took a bit of her instant soup with my fork and put it in my mouth.

I started chewing while Yuik watched my face attentively.

"Delicious! It's basic and cheap food, but it's delicious. Can I have some of your meat?"

She looked into my eyes and nodded slowly.

"Thank you."

I took a bit of her meat and put it in my mouth.

"Delicious! You should taste it while it's hot," I said, smiling.

With this, I am more than sure that Yuik stopped seeing the food as something disgusting, and now sees it for what it is: food.

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•

After seeing Dreimo eat, Yuik's fear diminished and she decided to eat.

She took a little of the instant soup and put it in her mouth.

As she tasted it, she realized how delicious it was... It was very different from what she ate before she met Dreimo. She was eating edible and delicious food, and she couldn't believe it. She couldn't believe she was eating edible food, let alone such delicious food, considering what she always ate in the past.

She remembered the disgusting things she was forced to eat and the voices of the heartless people who made her eat those disgusting things. "Look at the *****, eating dirt!" "Eat all the dog shit!" "You're going to drink all of our milk, *****!" "Don't vomit the food, it's rude! Eat the vomit off the floor!"

The bandits forced her to eat very disgusting things and laughed watching her suffer and vomit, and when she vomited, they made her eat the vomit.

All those disgusting memories invaded her mind in that instant... And compared to what she ate before, eating delicious food after a long time made her cry.

She cried because she realized that she was finally free.

Finally, she was being treated like a normal person.

And all thanks to Dreimo, the person who saved her.

•

•

(Pov- Dreimo.)

S-she's crying... I guess she's crying out of happiness... I hope so... Is the food disgusting...? What if it tastes disgusting to people in this world?!

My old companions were in love with me... Maybe they told me it tasted weird to not tell me it tasted disgusting... Maybe they said that to not insult my favorite food... Uwaaaah! I messed up! I'm an idiot!

"I-I'm sorry! Does it taste disgusting?! I'm sorry, I didn't mean to force you to eat that! It tastes delicious to me, that's why I thought... Ah, I'm an idiot...! Huh?"

She started eating faster.

"Hey, if it tastes disgusting, don't eat it. Please, stop. I'll make you something else."

"Ah... Ah..."

She tries to speak and approaches me.

"Ah... Th-tha... Th-tha...nk you."

... Yuik's curse doesn't allow her to speak clearly, but if she tries, she can say a word... She must have tried too hard.

Her curse is very powerful. She shouldn't have been able to say that. She is the first person I've turned into a Vampire... Did she become too strong? I don't know.

"Wait."

I took out a notebook and pencil from my [Magic Storage] and handed it to her.

"Please write. Don't strain yourself too much."

She started writing and showed me the notebook.

It says: "Thank you for giving me delicious food and not something disgusting."

"... Is it really delicious? Please be honest, I don't want you to eat something disgusting."

She nodded and wrote: "It's the most delicious thing I've ever eaten. Thank you very much."

She liked it... Yuik liked my favorite food... She liked it...

"You liked it... Thank you... Well, let's keep eating!"

I started eating my food.

I was scared because I thought I messed up, but she liked it... I didn't ruin it! She liked my food!

... Wow. She's already finished... She ate extremely fast.

"Do you want more?"

She wrote: "Can I have seconds?"

Even the question is offensive, Yuik. Obviously, you can eat as much as you want!

"Hehe. You're talking to an instant soup addict."

I took out many instant soups from my [Magic Storage] and showed them to her.

"There are different flavors! Which one do you want?! I have spicy, normal, with lemon, extra spicy, and many more!"

Despite having the same expression, I can tell she's less scared of me... I'm slowly gaining her trust.

"You can eat whatever you want, as much as you want."

Slowly, she will regain her humanity. Slowly, she will feel free again.

And slowly, we will become better friends.

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•

Wow. She ate six. She must have been very hungry.

I was going to give her more, but she told me she was already satisfied.

"All right, we're done with dinner. Come on, follow me."

I entered the bathroom and turned on the electric bulb. I made some secret modifications to my house. There's no electricity in this world, so I had to improvise. The electric bulb doesn't use electricity, it uses magic. I still call it electric out of habit.

The bathroom is very modern, unlike the bathrooms in this world, which are more medieval. Ah, how I hate these types of worlds, but it's what I got.

"I'll show you how to use the bathroom."

She's observing everything around her with nervousness and fear. Yes, I know, it's quite strange to see, I admit.

"Don't be afraid. Come here."

She hesitated for a few seconds, but finally entered the bathroom.

Well... Now I have to explain to her how to use it.

•

•

Ah... I finished explaining how to use the bathroom and she's already taking a bath.

"It's been a long day."

I climbed onto the roof of my house to observe the stars... Ah, this world is so different from my original world... The world of the Gods is beautiful, but this world is also beautiful. Although it has negative things, like the slave trade.

"I wish I could eliminate the slave trade."

"Fufu. And why don't you? Oh, right, the supposed hero wants to live a peaceful life and avoid problems."

Tsk. She came to bother me again.

"Ah... What do you want now?"

A woman appeared behind me and hugged me.

Santmanei, or simply Sant, the Goddess of Hell. Her long, messy blonde hair, combined with her dark circles, make her look strange... Although it's part of her charm.

I don't hate her, but she's very annoying.

"Why do you use that tone with me? We're very close. You should treat me better."

"If I could kill you, I would. You're lucky I don't hate you... I'll say it again, what do you want? Your presence always puts my normal life at risk."

"Ah... Sometimes I forget that you're difficult to conquer."

She stopped hugging me and moved away from me.

"Did you fall in love with that **********?"

"Don't call her that. And I'm not in love with her, she's just my friend... My only friend."

"It's true, you don't fall in love with anyone. Not even me, a Goddess, a being superior to you."

"Here we go again."

"Do you know how many men would love to be in your position? I'm one of the most important Goddesses and..."

"I'm a ******. Blah, blah, blah. You are my first love. Blah, blah, blah. I want to have you all to myself. Blah, blah, blah. I've been hearing this for more than 8 years now."

"And I will keep repeating it until you get tired and accept to be with me."

"I don't hate you, but your mother raped and tortured me. Because of your mother, I became that monster."

"And should I pay for her sins?"

"No, but you look identical to her. Same appearance. I don't want to be involved with her descendants... Now go."

"Someday you will be mine."

She blew me a kiss while winking. Tsk. Stalker.

She disappeared and I sighed.

"I just want a normal life... It's all I want."

Is it so hard to get a normal life for me?

I know I don't deserve it, but... I really want it.