Even if you succeed in jobless reincarnation and time magic, you must live life to the fullest.

"Ohstide scolded."

"..."

I fell silent.

no doubt.

I trust Orstide more than Bita.

but.

Even if you believe it, what difference will it make?

Bita is the last hope for curing Rajirud.

I promised Noren that I would not give up as long as there was a glimmer of hope.

And now.

This glimmer of hope is right in front of us.

How could I possibly give up so easily?!

That's what it says.

Humans and gods are indeed unbelievable.

I'm afraid even if I agree to Bita's conditions, it won't cure Rijkaard.

In that case, shouldn't we just kill it...?

……

Just as I was thinking this.

Bita spoke again.

"I promise you that."

"Whether you break free from my control, or I am suppressed by you in turn."

"I will cure all the diseases of the Spelud tribe."

"This is my vow, and I will never break it. You can rest assured."

"..."

Hearing what Bita said...

My previously made decision began to waver again.

"Is it worth it, Rudius?"

"Ohstide said in a deep voice."

"think carefully."

"If you do this, this cycle will not be able to defeat the gods and men."

"Would you rather give up defeating God and Man than not save Ragnarok?"

"..."

I subconsciously clenched my fists.

does it worth?

Is it all worth it?

If I were someone who had just successfully used time magic, I would probably say without hesitation that it wasn't worth it.

My hatred for gods and men is beyond words.

I want to kill him.

I can't wait to tear him to pieces.

If it can be done.

Even if I have to endure any humiliation, I don't mind sacrificing many lives.

……

however.

This idea.

Everything changed the moment Lala came into my life.

She reminded me and woke me from my hatred.

I'm starting my life anew, not for hatred.

That's right.

I……

It is in search of happiness.

Protect those around you.

Let those around you also find happiness.

My life goal is to constantly seek happiness and a more perfect happy ending.

Lala kept reminding me.

That finally made me understand.

I have never acted with the intention of killing gods or men.

It is not so much to protect my family and make them happy that I have worked so hard until now.

For this reason.

I can abandon everything and risk my life.

This is my realization.

and so.

There is only one answer.

"worth."

That's how I answered.

"...I understand. Then go ahead and do as you see fit."

Orstide sighed.

It seems they've given up trying to persuade them.

He's probably very disappointed right now, and might even be thinking about the next cycle of reincarnation.

But I have to do it.

"Icarus, open your mask."

"...Do we really have to do this, Master?"

"if."

I took a deep breath.

“If it doesn’t save Rijkaard as promised after I die… then you kill me.”

"..."

“The apostle of God and man does indeed need to be eliminated, otherwise this body will become a threat to my family.”

"Do you understand, Icarus?"

"Yes."

Icarus's voice was as gentle as ever.

But for some reason, it seemed to carry a hint of sadness.

I took off my mask.

"So, what do I do?"

"Just open your mouth."

Bita wriggled.

It extended a tentacle.

...How disgusting.

Even so, I did as he said.

"So, shall I come in?"

"Um……"

Blue tentacles slowly reached towards my mouth.

Getting closer.

Getting closer.

Getting closer.

I could feel that Alsterd was staring intently at us.

I'm sorry, Mr. Dragon God.

I'm afraid I can't help you this time.

……

Just as I was thinking this.

Bita's tentacles.

It suddenly stopped at my lips.