Kuishinbo Elf - Chapter 59

Chapter 59

The One Who Eats All

「Was it difficult this time around?」

Because this isn’t the audience hall … but the His Majesty’s private bedroom, I am under extreme tension . This situation is an exception within an exceptions .

In the ten years that I’ve know His Majesty, this is the first time… ! ?

Seriously, as soon as I retired as an adventurer and became a teacher…

Things became so hectic! ?  … Give me a break .

「No … it was merely due to my inability . 」

That is my honest opinion . The situation was brought by my lack of power, negligence, and pride as a former S-rank adventurer . Overall … it was because I didn’t pay enough attention . As a result … the students had gone through something painful and I had lost a friend .

「Fumu … however, it had became a good experience for the children . This way, they will grow well .

… Like myself in the past . 」

Distant eyes .

The stories revolving around His Majesty … many of them are tragic .                     

There are stories like … his parents being killed, losing his loved one…

The stories of having his first child taken and was lost in sorrow .

In addition, there are also many stories about His Majesty being near death’s door .

And then … it is said that everytime he recovered, he showed tremendous growth .

「But … wouldn’t it be a painful experience for the children?」

「Fumu, after Edward’s return, he has put more effort into his training . It seems that he was quite frustrated . 」

As expected … he saw it, the future .

His Majesty’s eyes is able to show him the future .

Thanks to it … many wars were won .

However … it seems that he can’t see anything regarding himself and because of that, he wasn’t able to avoid any of the tragedies . Its effect on blood related relatives is also low, an accurate future can’t be seen … was what I heard . That is the proof that His Majesty has many tragic stories .

That’s what His Majesty’s friend, High Priest Delkett said, so there shouldn’t be any mistake .

「That time … how, was my beloved saintess?」

His Majesty really adores Eltina .

Well, her outside appearance is indeed cute .

However, that thing is variously strange .

First of all, her behaviors is strange .

Especially … her obsession with food . Even though she is a light eater…

Her way of talking is also weird .

What’s with that? That masculine way of talking! ?

To the point where … I might accidently call her aniki! ?

And her strangest point is … that power .

If it is just her ability as an S-rank healer, then it is still fine .

It was thank to that … that we were able to win the war .

It was thanks to her .

However … what is a Peachy-user! ? Peachy-senpai! ? Soul Fusion! ! ?

… I don’t understand .

However, without hiding anything … this matter should be told to His Majesty .

After all, it it is His Majesty, he would deal with most of the problems .

Without hiding anything, I told His Majesty about Eltina .

When the topic is about Eltina, he listened while grinning, but…

When Soul Fusion was brought up, his face became tense…

Or rather, it’s scary . Did I say something bad?

「Alphonse! About that moment … tell me in detail! !」

He suddenly stood up and with a voice full of impatience … he questioned me .

This is the first time I’ve seen His Majesty’s face lack any form of composure .

Crap … I have to answer quickly !

Within what I remember, I answered with as much detail as possible .

His Majesty even asked me to describe the color during the time of fusion in detail .

Co, color! ? I, it should’ve been green .

「It was a pale, gentle … green light . 」

「Green! ?」

He put his hand onto his chin and started thinking .

This is one of His Majesty’s habit .

「Fumu … for the time being, it is not red?」

「Yes, there is no mistake . 」

His Majesty who was standing, slowly sat down and wiped the the sweat off his face .

「Fumu, is that so … Alphonse, thank you for your hard work . 」

「Yes sir . 」

I lowered my head towards His Majesty and left the room .

… I felt more dead than alive .

Honestly, I’m tired … let’s have Miranda comfort me .

I postponed my thoughts and quickly returned to my beloved wife .

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「To think that … I would hear the name 『Soul Fusion』 . 」

For me, Walgang La Langsten those are the … most abominable words . It is an abominable technique … used by the 『Black Man』 who took away everything that was important to me . First it was my parents, then my lover, … even my child became prey to the 『Black Man』’s Soul Fusion .

Those words are also not pleasant for the Langsten Kingdom .

In the past, people like the 『Black Man』 who took away my important people had also existed . Deep inside the royal palace, there is a data room . Within it … there is an old book . The name of the book is …

「… The One Who Eats All」

500 years ago … a man with the ability to use Soul Fusion existed . That man was said to be gentle and patient . He was a man with a reputation of being kind to everyone, gentle to everyone .

However … one day, he suddenly changed . His personality suddenly distorted and would lash out at everyone . . eventually, he even assaulted a young girl . Was what was written . (TL: Is there a way to make this sound better ED?)

Gradually, the man’s behavior deviated from common sense .

The man started eating others . It started with corpses that were placed in the church . Gradually, his target became those that were still alive .

He targeted those that were weaker than him … and ate them . The more he ate … the stronger he became .

Eventually, the man obtained power that could win against anyone .

The man ate people, villages, towns, kingdoms, in the end … he had also tried to eat this world .

The man was … a lump of hatred, the source of despair, and desire itself . He took on all sorts of attack and wielded an unknown weapon with an overwhelming destructive power .

Because of just one man, the world was about to be destroyed . At that time, one young girl stood up . The young girl possessed a mysterious power and the surrounding called her the incarnation of Goddess Maius .

With her power, the young girl stood up in order to stop the man’s rampage . However, the man’s power had grown far beyond imagination .

The young girl was defeated . However … she was revived over and over, again and again …

Despite being constantly defeated, the young girl continued to challenge the man . Seeing that, a single adventurer appealed to everyone  with power . He said … “Do all of you only plan on watching?”

Hearing these words, people started to move and gather around the young girl . And miraculously … everyone in the world with power had gathered .

All the heroes, braves, adventurers of the world had joined the battle along with Goddess Maius’ incarnation . After suffering numerous sacrifices, finally … the man was defeated . (T . N . The author used 英雄and 勇者 . Both technically means hero . 英雄 is like a war hero and 勇者 is more of a brave . Takaki is a brave . )

Was what was written .

「Once again … they’re similar . Both the 『Black Man』 and 『The One Who Eats All』」

Although the name Soul Fusion didn’t appear in the book … it is fine to say that it is the same ability .

The humiliations that the 『Black Man』 had given me …

I will never forget them .

That man appeared suddenly . His figure looked like it was completely dyed in black . In reality, he is a large man that is covered in something like a black aura . I don’t know his face and it was covered in a strange mask . He had long black hair . His skin is tan . Everything about him is eerie .

My parents that I respected were eaten in front of me . I was seven back then . Blood scattered around and there was a red light . The Royal Knights that took pride in their strength were also  annihilated . For some reason, I wasn’t targeted and was left alive .

My loved one was eaten . I was 15 back then . At that time, I was already called the strongest warrior . I even had a lovely girlfriend … everything was going well . However … the 『Black Man』 suddenly appeared before me .

Wanting to avenge my parents, I unleashed my attack magics … following with my sword . However … neither my sword nor my magic was able to reach the Black Man, I was instead defeated in one hit . The guards nearby bravely stood up against him … all of them were killed .

And then, in front of me who could not move … .

She was eaten . It was cruel to the point that I don’t want to remember it, she was eaten alive .

Lastly … my daughter that was just born was eaten . I was 21 that time .

I don’t remember the face of my daughter . I only remember the blood of my daughter and the red light . It was vexing . I wasn’t able to protect anyone…

However…

Why is it, that I wasn’t killed… ?

Why is it, that only those close to me were targeted .

Ever since then the 『Black Man』 has never reappeared .

「………」

She is always … smiling happily, the cute saintess of my country . She is a young white elf girl that is small, fluffy, and adorable .

Thanks to her, not only the country … even I became stronger . She is a straightforward, lively, slightly weird, a cute child .

「There is no way that child … will be like that . There is no way that that young girl is 『The One Who Eats All』 … there is no way! ! That should also be the same for the『 Black Man』… ! !」

Those words that I said unconsciously had brought myself back . I closed my eyes and took a deep breath .

「… These eyes have grown dull . That child’s future … can’t be seen . 」

Eyes that can see the future, Future Eyes .

It is a special skill granted by Goddess Maius .

Yes, I am a … reincarnator .

I, who had once died an honorable death during World War II was guided to this world, Khantahil . (T . N . Was there already a translated name for the world?)

Borned as a prince of Langsten Kingdom and blessed with unique talents and skills, I became a prominent figure .

Everything was going well … until that man appeared .

I had … eyes that could see the future . In a battle, there wasn’t anyone that could beat me . That is natural, after all, I know all of their attacks .

However … the 『Black Man』 was different .

First of all, none of my attacks reached him . They all stop mid-air, my sword, my magic . In addition, his weapon was ridiculous powerful . It was something unknown that even I am not  sure if it could be called a weapon .

There wasn’t anything I can do . Being able to see the future, isn’t in the same level .

「Then … I lost everything . 」

Soul Fusion .

The horrifying technique … that the 『Black Man』 used .

He would eat a living person … devouring the person while inflicting pain .

A woman will be raped till she breaks before he eats her .

Everytime … red light would scatter .

As if the soul is screaming …

「That man was red … but Eltina was … green . 」

What … does that mean?

Are there different kinds within Soul Fusion… ?

Anyway, this isn’t good news .

If the one in a million chance happened … I need to be ready to toughen my mind .

But … am I able to do it?

I’ve grown old . To the point where I’m self-aware of it .

Furthermore the Black Man is definitely still alive…

What exactly should I do …

「El-chan … what should this old man dooooooooooooooooo! ?」

Ahh … El-chan, so cute~, I want to lick you~

As expected, I wanted a daughter .

After that … only a son was born .

Well, it was a good thing .

*Cough*… my true nature showed itself .

Unn, I … am actually someone like this . Fuo, fuo fuo… .

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Uoo! ?

For some reason, I felt a shiver down my spine .

When I look at my arms, I can see goosebumps .

「… I have a bad feeling, no a chill?」(T . N . In Japanese, a bad feeling and a chill sounds similar . )

I am currently in my own room looking at the egg that Danan found .

The egg that is rolling on the desk … fire is drawn on it and is made of something that is red .

The size … is about as big as a rugby ball .

It is quite big .

「… Should I make it into a fried egg, or a boiled egg?」

I’m troubled . It’s this big . It can surely be made into a stunning dish . Being big is a good thing .

「Nn~, whatever . I’ll think about it later . Right now … checking my power-upped ability after fusing with Hermit Crab-kun should come first!」

Right now, Hermit Crab-kun’s soul resides … inside me . There is no doubt that I have undergo a transcendence power-up!  

「Fufu … it has came! My era … ! !」

I inflated my chest with my expectation and … excitedly ran into the vacant lot in the back .