Chapter 101 - The Last of the Burix

That diabolic research facility would be demolished after Eris and the white knights did a thorough investigation. The glass container with Rafal’s mother in it was removed. Her body was handled carefully, and would be buried in the cemetery managed by the kingdom.

I looked through it, out of some random impulses, but then I was shocked by its content.

[Rafal…..you are…..dammit….]

There was no way he’d be allowed to see her. After all, his father had put her inside the glass container.

And one day, when Rafal was just twelve years old, he followed his father who had been suspiciously keep bringing back young women. And there, he saw a young woman, recently murdered, being put into the glass container by his father who seemingly enjoyed it immensely.

This place would soon be demolished after the bodies of the women had been removed.

[Yosh]

『Ho, you seem quite chipper today』

[Of course. It’s an important day.]

『Hahaha, you start the day with a sunny face for once. You’ve always had that gloomy look on your face before.』

[Shut up]

『Well, I suppose it’s all thanks to that girl. But, is this alright? The Gluttony skill will definitely target her』

[I know. But even so, I just couldn’t keep lying anymore.]

『I see……in that case, just do as Fate wishes』

[Well then, shall we?]

Perhaps, I’m already tired of walking on my own, and I felt like I could see a different path when I’m together with Roxy.

[ I, for once, want to be able to live comfortably, just like Greed for instance.]

『You want to become a sword just like this me?』

[No way!?]

Just as usual, what’s with him replying with lazy answer like [I’m just a weapon after all] kind of answer!? I wondered when he would stop that habit.

『Oi, shouldn’t you be hurrying up since Aaron is waiting for you? That old man always wakes up early in the morning.』

[That’s right]

I left my room and headed downstairs to the mansion’s main hall. Aaron was already waiting for me there. .

[Pardon me. I’m a bit late.]

[Nono, I didn’t wait for too long anyways. Right, the treatment for the Burix family has been decided.]

[And what will that be?]

[Their title as holy knights, as well as their properties will be forfeited. Everything. I’m thinking of taking care of Mimir to help her cope with the aftermath.]

[Eh, you are going to adopt her!?]

[But I couldn’t. I cannot just adopt anyone who cannot be regarded as a holy knight anymore.]

[Then, how do you plan to take care of her?]

[There are shortage of manpower on this mansion. I’m thinking, to employ her…..as a maid.]

[Eeee, I just can’t imagine Mimir working hard as a maid.]

[You won’t know without trying. That girl needs to reflect on her past deeds. And with me as an overseer, I wish to guide her on her path of rehabilitation.]

[Is there a room for reconsideration?]

[There is no need. Relax, she’s a good girl now. What makes Fate worry about this matter?]

[Like, when I’m sleeping, would she wake me up by stepping on my head?]

[What is that!? Is that some sort of hobby for Fate?]

[Pardon me, I’m just rambling. Please forget what I said just now.]

Aaron had considered Myne as his own daughter, so he was quite shocked upon learning that she was gone. He was speechless. For one of the people he cared about had left.

[I’ll be looking forward for Mimir’s arrival here.]

[Well said, Fate. Now then, shall we go?]

[Yeah]

[Why, did Aisha-sama…..come here?]

[Is there something wrong? Now that I’m healthy, I’ve to visit the Kingdom after a long absence]

[A visit!?]

[Actually…..I only arrived here just now. So my daughter doesn’t know that I’m here.]

[You came here, yet kept it a secret!?]

[Yes. Roxy will be really surprised. Actually she doesn’t know yet that I have recovered from my sickness. I planned to meet and tell her directly.]

[Ooohhh…..]

[If it isn’t Aaron-sama! It’s been ten years!]

[Aisha, is it? You are still as beautiful as before.]

[Mou, Aaron-sama is also still good at sweet talking.]

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