--It was a common story, if you can call it that.

　The end of one who had too much power.
　The end of a hero.
　The fear and ostracism of the people at the end of defeating the monster, and so on, is common throughout the ages.

　Yes, really, it was just a common story.

But just because it's ...... doesn't mean you wanted it to be.

　Shrug, of course.
　You're not a masochist and you wouldn't want people to hate you for risking your life.

I know. I'm sorry." ......

　You don't know why you are being apologized for, and you tilt your head to the side.
　You know without being told that your words are just for confirmation.
　There was no reason for you to apologize.

Yes, there is. We ...... didn't make you a hero to make you feel that way. ...... Well, I know it's self-serving,

　It's true that there was no other way out.
　It is true that there was no other way, but it does not mean that you could not escape.
　What you didn't do was ultimately your own choice.

　That is true of everything up to this point.
　If I was just a little confused, if I hesitated, I wouldn't have run away like this.

But instead, surely someone would have been lost who shouldn't have been lost and someone who shouldn't have been crying. You didn't like it and that's why you did it all by yourself, right?　...... and it was also the very image of the hero that I wanted.

　It wasn't that big of a deal.
　It was just that I was given all the power to do it, and I had a situation that would have made me feel awake if I didn't.
　Rather than doing it for someone else, it was just for you.

　I'm sure that if someone else had been there who was worthy, I would have gladly given the role to them.

But you did. That's a fact, and that's all that matters. That's why you are worthy of being called a hero ...... but the world didn't accept you as a hero. Then I owe you an apology. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this by visiting the website.

　It just makes my back itch to look at you straight in the eye.
　I know enough to know that you are grateful and sorry, so I hope you'll be able to fulfill my request.

It's okay with me, but are you sure you want to go to ......?　You're the one who has to--

　I held his gaze and did not let him say more.
　It's already decided.

...... Okay. I respect your wishes. Is it a little funny if I say hello to you at ......?

　It certainly doesn't seem like the right thing to say to someone who is about to die.
　But it's not wrong, so there's no problem.

Is that so?　Then I'll say so. Well, I'll be in good spirits - our hero.

　With those words, the last thing I saw was a smile on her face, as if she was about to cry.







　--I had such a dream.

...... It's been a long time since I've had a dream.

　Gazing at the familiar ceiling, Allen couldn't help but mutter with a wry smile.
　You will be able to see that it is a very good idea to have a good idea of what to expect.

　It's a good thing that you're still able to vividly recall, but that was fifteen ...... or almost sixteen years ago.
　It really is too late in many ways.

...... Well, that's just my subjective opinion.

　Simply put, the dream I just had was a dream of Allen's previous life.

　Moreover, it was his last moment, right before he died.
　Immediately after that, Allen would die.

　I'm sure that's not strictly speaking the right way to say it, but there's no mistaking the fact that he reincarnated right after .......

Now, that's not the point.

　There is no doubt that I miss it, and I'd be lying if I said I didn't have a place in my heart.

　But in the end, it was a long time ago, in a place where even the world is different from now.
　Longer ago, about ten years ago, you might have missed it a bit more, but it's too late now.

　Why did I really dream about it now?
　Quickly changing my mind, I got up.

　Even though it's still early in the morning, there's no time to relax today.
　I got ready quickly and left my room.

　--It's been almost half a year since the incident in the capital.
　You'll be able to see that the city is going through a lot of trouble.
　The best of them are cheering in their hearts, and Allen is still searching for peace and tranquility today.

　That's right, Allen still hasn't been able to find a peaceful life.

　However, that doesn't mean that the same thing that happened six months ago is happening again.
　I'm not helping Leeds and his friends, and certainly, compared to then, things are peaceful enough now.

　But what Allen wants is to sit on the porch basking in the sun and drinking tea - literally nothing.
　Come to think of it, these days are far from it.

　Boring?
　Smelly old man?
　It's fine and a compliment.

　It's not unusual for a boy of Allen's age to be desperate for adventure. ...... To hell with that stuff.
　I'd be lying if I said I never once found it interesting, but the end result is that it's not.

...... Hmmm, maybe it's because I had that dream, I feel like I'm being dragged along.



　I thought I had switched, but I guess I didn't switch completely.

　The premise of a previous life exists, but now is now.
　Don't let it pull you down too much.
　But it's too late to say that you are seeking peace.

　Anyway.

Well, that's just the way life is right now: ......

　Sure, it's not the same as it was six months ago.
　But instead, little things are happening all the time.

　A powerful demon has appeared, a powerful person has gone on the rampage, and so on.
　It's far from a peaceful routine.

　And each time, Allen is hunted out for some reason.
　You'll be able to find out that the guild has clearly spotted him or her ...... and can't leave him or her alone because he or she knows that if he or she is left alone, he or she is likely to come under fire.

　Moreover, it was the same outside of this city.
　Many times I have gone looking for a village where I could live a peaceful life, but everywhere I went, I kept getting into trouble.

　...... No, let's not pretend we don't know.
　It's also because of the guild in a way.

　It's not a matter of malice, though.
　The frontier lands, though vast in land alone, are in some ways closed off.
　Therefore, it seems that information that might be important has been well transmitted: ...... It seems that one of them is about Allen.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this, and I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this.
　That's why I was asked to do a lot of things everywhere I went, and as a result I ended up getting into trouble.

　Of course, he could have said no.
　But Allen had gone to find a place to settle, so to speak.
　So how could he go about cutting the village apart.

　If you can say that you don't mind that, then you've been retired deep in the mountains from the start.
　Allen just wants to live a peaceful life, it doesn't mean that he doesn't want to get involved with people.

　But because of this, Allen has not been going out to seek a place to live these days.
　It's only natural that he would go into trouble.

　But since this is the largest city in the outlying areas, trouble often occurs here.
　As mentioned earlier, you can only live a life that is far from peaceful and ...... therefore.

　Allen finally decided to leave the country.