Episode 3 — ...I'm Betrayed
I looked around the room, searching for him while trying to get rid of the hands.
When I'm in dire need of help, he's suddenly disappeared?
Leaving me here alone, dealing with this demon?
Is this how it feels like to be betrayed?
I tried to save him but he left me.
However angry I am, I need to get rid of this demon first.
I clenched my fists and closed my eyes, trying to concentrate.
I need to show him that I can kill this demon by myself.
Just when I wanted to feel powerful, a status window appeared in front of me.
[Ability is Unlocked. Level is too low.]
Shikigami
This piece of sh—
Suddenly, one of the hands climbed onto my body and grabbed my neck.
It's as if the demon is trying to crush my neck.
I tried to concentrate on my ability again.
[Ability is Unlocked. Level is too low.]
[Ability is Unlocked. Level is too low.]
[Ability is Unlocked. Level is too low.]
This status window is so annoying!
Shikigami
Just let me use it already!
I can't breathe, and my head starting to get dizzy because my breathing is interrupted.
Why does all of this feel so real?
[Ability is Unlocked. Level is too low.]
I'm just going to die here, and then I will wake up in my bed as usual.
Why don't I think of this earlier?
This is the easiest solution to ever exist.
Shikigami
I will die, and then I will wake up as usual. And then I can continue my normal life.
The demon drew closer to me, and suddenly I felt like I got sucked into something forcibly.
This is the darkness.
I'm the one who wants to die and get out of this game, but I suddenly feel scared and uneasy.
Is this the correct decision?
[You can't leave until you complete all the main quests...]
I can't die, I can't die yet!
Shikigami
Just let me go, you demon bastard!
I struggled not to get sucked into the darkness.
The demon suddenly screamed loudly, and disappeared into ashes.
The creepy hands that were holding my legs also disappeared. Everything of the demon, disappeared.
All of a sudden, someone grabbed my arm and forcefully pulled me to them. I almost fell by the sudden force.
I raised my head, looking at the person.
I don't know why, but I feel relieved that he seems fine.
He tightened his grip on my arm.
I cut his words. He's silent, and I'm guessing that's what he wants to ask.
Shikigami
I told you, I will be your loyal subordinate.
Shikigami
Of course, it includes me protecting you.
Shikigami
You're my master now.
Shikigami
I can't let my master be eaten by some demons.
I'm just saying what I wanted to say, but he's staring at me as if I'm saying something weird.
Shikigami
Uh, only if you accept me as your subordinate.
Shikigami
I won't force you.
But I would still follow you anyways.
So I need to stick with you.
Shikigami
It's fine if you won't accept me.
Do you think I'm happy to go with a jerk like you?
But still, you're my key to survival.
Shikigami
...I guess you won't accept me. Then—
Do you really need to scream?
Luka
It's not that I won't accept you...
I feel like I can see his puppy ears are drooping.
Is this really a jerk from earlier?
Shikigami
What do you mean?
He looked away and gritted his teeth.
Luka
...I will... accept you...
Luka
...I will accept you.
Shikigami
What? I can't hear.
Shikigami
Please say it louder.
Luka
...Are you having fun right now?
Shikigami
Oh, no. Of course not.
I've never been this satisfied in my whole life.
He glanced at me and then looked away.
Shikigami
Thank you for accepting me.
Translation: Thank you for being my shield.
Comments
Tōshirō Hitsugaya
Absolutely captivating!
2024-03-05
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