My mother's love song

"Could it be that Mashu-senpai has been secretly paying attention to me?"

Mashu, who was at a loss for words, put her hands on her chest, lowered her burning cheeks, stared at her indoor shoes, and nodded.

"It just happened."

"That's great! I feel the same way, too. I've liked Mashu-senpai for a long time!"

"...Woo."

The boy's blatant display of affection made Mashu even more embarrassed, and her shoulders twisted in extreme happiness and shyness.

Looking at her like this, Rhodes confirmed again.

"Is it okay for Mashu-senpai to be my girlfriend?"

"……Um."

The girl pursed her lips and nodded shyly.

that's it.

In this peaceful world, Rod and Mashu became lovers.

They lived a leisurely and happy life from then on.

It's just like a fairy tale, an extremely peaceful and beautiful world.

An ideal world where there is no conflict, no danger, no hunger, and even differences and prejudices are eliminated.

Not only that, this world even allows life to escape from the shackles of death.

This is a world where humans have completed eternity.

There will be no more limits to life, no more ends to the world, no more decay to tomorrow.

Freed from death and the emptiness of life, everyone living in this world is in unprecedented happiness.

Therefore, it is only natural that Rod and Mashu will live happily forever in this world.

"but……"

That evening, as Rhodes was walking home from school holding Mashu's hand, he suddenly spoke.

"Why do I feel like Senior Mashu isn't happy at all?"

"...Hey?" She turned around slowly, "Lord, don't I look unhappy?"

"Well, because Mashu's smiles are all fake. That smile is just muscle movement."

"..."

Mashu stood there in a daze, speechless for a long time.

Then, she said thoughtfully, “Maybe… I can’t understand the happiness of people in this world.

Mr. Luo, I just feel very scared now. "

He held the boy's hand tightly, shaking uncontrollably.

"Why are you afraid?"

Seeing Mashu's expression becoming more and more lonely, Rhode stopped and asked in confusion.

“Free from the given life, free from the fear of death, free from all insecurity.

A world where the most possible form of happiness for humans can be realized. There is nothing to be afraid of, Mashu-senpai.

A future that has been promised. A today that lasts forever. ... A life that no longer needs to be feared for ending tomorrow.

This should be salvation for you too.

The beauty of being able to continue living. Mashu, I think you should be the one who understands it the most."

"I'm sorry... Mr. Luo, you obviously care about me, but..."

Mash looked up.

"I don't have the heart to deny you like this. But what is wrong should be corrected.

You lament the end of life, and you advocate the beauty of eternity.

But, I'm sorry... I can't understand that sadness, I can't understand the beauty of eternity.

Because death is the end that all things are equally given, the disappearance of life is natural.

I don’t think it’s true that there is no sadness without an end or that ‘living forever is happiness’.”

Mashu stared straight at Rhodes.

The boy said, "Why? All the people in this world are very happy. Isn't eternity the form of happiness that humans desire most?"

"Lord-kun."

Mashu stopped and turned to look at him.

"I think the joy of life...is the existence that resides in the living people.

There may be no human beings who "live because they are afraid of death". We only live because we want to live.

Because we look forward to tomorrow, we work hard now.

Not for the journey out of the land of death, but for the journey across the land of death.

So please don’t deny your desire to live.”

The girl's voice was steady and penetrating.

Looking at her like that, Rhode couldn't help but smile bitterly.

He scratched the back of his head with an expression that said "I lost".

Then he put on a serious expression and said.

"Mashu Kyrielight. Your life activities are about to reach their limit.

Just like humanity has no future after 2017, you have no future after that.

This was decided from the beginning.

You will soon die, regardless of your own will, because that is how you were designed."

"Yeah. I know. Thank you, Rod-kun."

Mashu nodded calmly and smiled.

"Even so, I can accept my fate. Thank you for giving me such a beautiful dream in my last moments."

Rhode curled his lips in dissatisfaction: "It's not a pleasant dream, is it? It's just a world that makes you feel disgusted."

"No... Although I hate the world created by Lord Rod, but..."

Mash took a step forward.

There was a gentle impact on his chest, and Rhodes felt a cool and soft touch on his cheek.

Rhodes: "..."

It was a kiss filled with a girl's gratitude and love.

“…Oh, that’s it.”

Mashu took a few steps back and distanced himself from Rhodes again.

The girl blushed and said quietly, "I like the world view setting of 'becoming a lover with Rod-kun'...

It’s a great memory for me.”

"...What a shame. What a shame. The fact that you are content with such meaningless happiness shows how inferior you humans are."

At this moment, a cold voice coming from behind Rhodes and Mashu broke the peaceful time.

A hole opened up in the world in time, and a dark figure walked out from it.

Brown skin, luxurious robes, calm expression, and deep eyes.

The one who appeared in Mash's dream with Rod was Chaldea's greatest and final enemy.

"The Magic King...Solomon."

Mashu looked up at him: "Why are you here..."

The Magic King said, "...Is this your answer, Mash Kyrielight?"

You are half a life created by humans. You have the right to hate and the obligation to deny.

Human history has no meaning; it is nothing but the remnants of a lingering human race.

Yet you chose to sacrifice yourself for the sake of human history."

"Ah, the Magic King."

When Goetia came to Rhodes and Mashu, Rhodes said to him with a smile.

"You lose the bet... Mashu did not deny the current human history as you wished.

No, we lost. "

Solomon ignored Rhodes and continued with a solemn expression.

"Mashu Kyrielight. I have always treated you as a special case, but now I have given up. I have shown all the concern I should have.

There is no way to prolong your life. If you refuse eternity, you will die.

Let's die like garbage together with Chaldea. Let's die as a thing that depends on life, as a brave warrior who has overcome many life and death situations.

That's because everyone has the wrong idea about you."

When he said this, the Magic King disappeared from Mashu's sight.

A man's sigh came slowly from the sky.

"…………I feel a little sad about this. Sad that you are just a powerless, ordinary human being."

"Well, it's about time for me to leave."

After Goetia left, Rhodes stretched lazily with a "Haa ...

"Who exactly is Lord Luode..."

"One day you will know my true identity.

As you can see, I am now the guest of the Magic King.

The arrogant king invited me to the VIP room to be the guest of honor who could watch the destruction of Chaldea and human history up close.

Mashu swallowed and asked nervously, "Is Rod-kun the Magic King's companion?"

In response to the girl's question, Rhodes shook his finger.

"I am neither a companion of the Magic King nor a companion of humans."

"Lord-kun... is he neutral?"

"No, I'm Mashu's companion... So, next time you see me, please trust me."

After smiling and winking at her, Rod waved goodbye to Mash.

The world returned to darkness.

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Chaldea, Central Control Room.

With only half an hour left before the final battle, Ritsuka Fujimaru and Mashu came to Romani to report.

"Right on time. Good morning, Ritsuka, Mashu.

Both their physical and mental states were stable. They were undoubtedly in their best condition.

No, her spirits seem to be higher than average. Did anything good happen, Mashu?"

Mashu nodded, her cheeks slightly red as she said, "Ah, yes. I was lucky today and had a very happy dream."

"What a good sign."