Comprehensive Manga: The Master is not here today.

Chapter 788: Your Own Wish

"Why did you agree to this cooperation..."

Fujimaru Ritsuka pondered for a moment and said:

"Because this is a situation that is beneficial to both of us."

Although the real purpose of [Ouroboros] is still unknown, at least in terms of 'defeating [The Final Trial of Humanity]' and 'solving the end of the world', their goals are the same.

“Is it beneficial to both parties?”

However, Kalki did not comment on this answer and continued:
"Then let me ask it another way."

"Since you are not a hero trained by the gods, you don't have a mission to undertake, and you have nothing to do with the Little Garden and the countless worlds associated with it. So, why do you have to get involved in this matter?"

That’s it!

Goldruf almost cried out in excitement, with an expression that showed he completely agreed with it.

However, what made him helpless was that although he agreed very much with the other party's remarks, he understood more clearly what kind of answer Fujimaru Ritsuka would give.

As expected, Fujimaru Ritsuka smiled and said:
"It can't be said that there is no connection. After all, I have made many friends here and am planning to build a community. Moreover, I have received requests for help from some people."

"More importantly, now that we've encountered it, there's really no way to just ignore it, right?"

"Are you the good guy that everyone says you are? No, most people wouldn't be so quick to cooperate with the enemy."

Lin had just finished her previous sentence when she immediately denied her own statement with the next sentence. She frowned and pondered for a while, and finally shook her head helplessly and sighed:
"Really? I'm getting more and more confused about what's going on with you."

"Well……"

Fujimaru Ritsuka could only smile awkwardly and scratch his head, not knowing how to respond.

"Anyway, just understand that she is not a normal person."

Kalki stood up, walked up to her and said:
"I accept your offer."

"Also, I want to invite you once again, not to join Ouroboros, but to join us, to join my team."

"Ok?"

She was stunned for a moment, then quickly grasped the point and asked:

"Come to think of it, did you just say something very rude?"

"..."

Kalki pretended not to hear and continued his speech:
"You already know that I was born less than three years ago."

"So, apart from the knowledge and mission given to me at birth, what kind of world is this? What do I want and pursue? I don't even have time to think about these things."

“This kind of thing…?!”

Hearing his words, Mashu widened her eyes slightly and looked at him in shock.

She was not only surprised at his background, but also surprised that he was so similar to her in the past!
"But even so, I have a fortune. That is them, Grau, Aura, and Lin, who call me 'Your Highness' and hold me up high as a shrine."

"If I have anything that can be called a purpose, it is them. Since they have entrusted their dreams to me, what I have to do is to carry their dreams and keep moving forward until they are achieved."

"..."

Lin and others did not respond, or rather, any verbal response would be extremely pale at this moment.

All they can do is give their loyalty, life and everything to each other, that's all.

"so,"

Kalki said to Fujimaru Ritsuka seriously:

"I admire you very much because there is something about you that attracts me."

"As long as you are willing to join us, you can also entrust your dreams to me like Lin and the others did. Whether you want to defeat the [Final Trial of Humanity] or defeat the end of the world, I will do my best to help you achieve it."

"How about it……"

"no!"

Kalki's speech was interrupted, and seeing Mashu suddenly speaking, Fujimaru Ritsuka and others all showed surprised expressions.

Even they rarely see Mashu show this side. Mashu was a little shy after she realized it belatedly, but she still said to Fujimaru Ritsuka:
"Senior, please let me talk to him."

"Well, let's go."

Of course, Fujimaru Ritsuka would not stop this, and she also roughly understood Mashu's thoughts.

After getting permission, Mashu walked up to Kalki and said with a smile:
"Hello, my name is Mash Kyrielight. Like you, I was born with knowledge and a mission, and was created artificially."

"what?"

Lin and the others opened their eyes wide in surprise. Kalki was also slightly startled and looked at Mashu again with suspicion in his eyes.

Perhaps in the eyes of ordinary people, he is no different from other humans in every aspect, but he himself is very clear about the fundamental differences between himself and others.

In his own opinion, his essence is just an 'empty shell' with a human appearance.

However, the girls in front of him were full of vitality and looked no different from ordinary human girls.

only……

Upon closer observation, he seemed to detect a hint of similar characteristics.

His eyes flickered slightly, but he quickly hid them and said:

"My name is Kalji. What do you want to talk to me about?"

Matthew smiled and said:
"I was once the same, without any desires or ideas of my own. Although I was given knowledge and a mission, I did not understand the meaning of it and just acted out of inertia."

"So I can understand your choice to take on the expectations and wishes of others and use them as nourishment to sustain yourself."

"—!"

Kalki's pupils shrank instantly.

He had never thought about the other party's words, but they made him feel as if his true nature had been exposed, and he even inexplicably felt an unprecedented sense of panic.

At the same time, he no longer had any doubts about the other party's identity.

"but,"

Mashu paused, looked at him seriously and said:

"We can't go on like this!"

"If I only rely on his will, I won't be able to make it to the end!"

"..."

Hearing this, Kalji couldn't help but frown, lowered his head to think, and fell into a brief silence.

If it was someone else's speech, he wouldn't care, but the other person's completion level was obviously higher than his peers, and he couldn't help but pay attention to the reminder given by the other party.

only……

After thinking for a while, he looked up at Mashu and said:

"You want me to find my own will? How can I do that?"

Hearing this, Mashu smiled again, but did not directly answer his question. Instead, he said:
“I went through a lot of adventures with my seniors, got a lot of help from a lot of people, and eventually I found what I wanted.”

"But I'm sorry, I can't describe it in words, and I can't give you much useful advice. But a companion who is very important to me once told me-"

“As long as you start thinking, you are already on the road to progress.”

"Thinking..."

Kalki placed his hand on his chest and murmured these words quietly, his expression thoughtful.

After a while, he regained his composure and nodded to Mashu:

"Thank you for your advice. Although I don't know how to do it yet, I will remind myself of it."

"Ah."

Mashu smiled and nodded:
"I also hope that you can find your own wish."

(End of this chapter)