Lovingly raised by the best father and mother.

I was trained strictly by the best of them.

Then I grew up healthy and well.
I will grow up to twelve years old without disease.

Fifteen is the age of adulthood in this world, but by twelve most children have decided whether to follow the family business or something else.

The child who follows the farm learns how to repair the plow and hoe. He learns the seasons for sowing.

A child who inherits a fief begins training in the martial arts and vows to become a great knight.

A merchant's child learns to read, write and master the abacus.
I, on the other hand, have been wondering what to do.

Because my father and mother have differing opinions.

Ronin naturally entrusts me with his sword.

"It's ridiculous for a man to waste time recovering and witchcraft. A man should hold the sword.

Goddess of Healing Militia is a barbarian, and passes the potion.

Will is a gentle boy. Will is a gentle child and should pursue the path of healing and become a mountain saint.

Vandal, the god of magic, says . Both are trivial," he says.

The truth of witchcraft is what man must learn. Only when you explore the depths of magic can you taste the preciousness of life.

Each one makes a different claim. Their temples twitch. Ronin reaches for the sword at his hip, Milia wraps her body in magic, and the Vandals reach for their wands.

Not only are they all in conflict with each other, but they are all enemies.

As for me, I liked all three parents, and I can't pick just one.

I loved Ronin, Millia and Vandal in their own way.

Not only did I love them all, I also loved what they were good at.

I loved wielding swords, mixing potions, and reading books on magic.

I want to master them. I learned many basics, but I wanted to master each one further.

When you confess this in a tree, where the three of you are not present, a person who compliments you appears.

It was a person in the form of a bird.

His name was the all-powerful god Reus, the one who found me as a baby.

He is known as the God of a Thousand Incarnations. He can transform into all forms.

The fourth father, in the form of a chickadee, praises me in a sober and honest voice.

Will, you're wonderful. You are living up to the expectations of three selfish parents.

Respond with a wry smile.

"No, that's not true. All of your training is really interesting.

But you'll have to choose one at some point.

"I knew it, didn't I?

Yes. You have talents, but you will indeed be hard to master them all. You are no match for Ronin in swordplay, no match for Milia in healing, and no match for the Vandals in magic. Then we'll have to go with the dragon's head and the snake's tail.

I think it's only fair to be the head of the dragon. And I think my father Reus said it was okay with that.

"I changed my mind. You're the best at what you do. That's why I want you to be the strongest man.

"What good will it do to be the strongest?

"There is. You can protect your friends. You can protect your family. You don't have to bow to an a**h*le.

"The first two are fascinating,

Do you want to be a strong man who can defend his friends and family?

Yes, I want to protect the mountain animals. I want to help my mom and dad. Also at .......

"But?

"Maybe we don't need to protect them. . something too strong.

"Yes,

Leus smiles broadly, "Ka ka ka! The corners of my mouth loosen as well.

"I just wish you had a bigger perspective.

"Bigger perspective?

Yeah, it's important to protect your family and friends. There are many things we can't even protect. But I think you have the power to save more than that.

"More stuff?

Yeah. Look at the scene before you.

"...... in sight?

I stare at the familiar landscape.

The mountains are wide open. Trees jump into view. Beyond is a man-made structure made of stone.



That's a city, right?　Humans live here, don't they?

"Yes. That's where the humans live. That's one of you.

But we've never met, have we?

"Yes, we did. We were forbidden to go down the mountain.

"Yes, there's a lot of danger,

"Yes. You're a child and you're in a lot of danger. So many temptations. And many enemies. But I'd like to see you travel there someday.

"Over there?

"Yes. There are a lot of people living there. Some good for you, some bad. But if you meet them, you'll grow up. They'll open up new possibilities for you.

New Possibilities ......

I looked down at the city again. I've always wanted to go there.

"And you will leave some day. It was meant to be.

"Fate--

It is your preordained destiny. When I picked you up as my baby, I had an epiphany.

"A revelation?　Even though he's a god?

I chuckle at these ungodly words.

I am called God, but I am not the Absolute. There are probably overwhelming transcendent beings in this world who have created gods. Or perhaps a regulator.

Reus says with great emotion, but does not seem to be willing to expand on the subject.

"Anyway, when I picked you up, there was a voice inside. Something whispered to me. This boy was going to save the world. That we would be the savior of the world.

"Savior: ......

I try to tweet, but of course, I don't feel it.

But Reus says, "Don't worry about it. Even if you don't feel it now, the time of destiny will come.

Reus says like a prophet.

There's a messenger coming to release you into the sea. That's the day we, the father and son, will say goodbye. But that's not a sad thing. The departure is also the beginning of a new meeting. Neither the tyranny of distance nor the devil of time will tear the bond our parent and child have forged. No matter how far we go, no matter how much time passes, we are the best of both worlds.

When Reus the chickadee said that, I nodded, "Yes.

Then they went home together.

Today, Mother Milia is working very hard to cook for me.

By the way, she's a goddess, but she's the worst cook out of the five of us. But I liked her cooking the best because she worked the hardest.