The Hero’s Brother Is Bound To Be Depressed - Chapter 310



311 – Closed Door

When Raelan said that he seemed inexperienced in manipulating people by exploiting their weaknesses, I was more curious than offended.

That’s because it sounded like he could manipulate Bella as he wanted by taking advantage of her weaknesses.

“… What does that mean?”

“Bella is someone who will do anything for Roel. “That is the setting that forms the basis of the character Bella.”

I nodded at Raelan’s cool analysis.

“He would even sacrifice his life generously for Roel.”

Raelan smiled coldly at my answer.

“Didn’t you think that blind love might be a good leash for us?”

I couldn’t answer Raelan’s question right away. Because I had never thought about it that way.

“… Are you saying that Bella’s blind love for Roel actually becomes a leash?”

“Okay, so the author probably forgot the title of the novel he wrote, right?”

I was able to understand what Raelan was thinking when he asked that question. For a moment, I felt goosebumps, almost like a shiver. As Raelan said, I couldn’t think of it easily because I lacked experience in manipulating others by exploiting their weaknesses.

‘The warrior’s harem has no choice but to win.’ In other words, Bella’s sacrifice was for the victory of the warrior Roel. The reason why Bella chose to use the capital, the imperial palace, and her own life to join her religious leader was to lighten the burden on Roel, who had to put all her capabilities into the fight against her demon lord.

Thanks to Bella’s valuable sacrifice, Roel defeats the Demon King and ultimately saves the world. However, the current Roel cannot win even if he defeats the Demon King. Because the God of Chaos, created out of probability due to a setting error, remains the final enemy.

Even after numerous attempts, Roel came to the conclusion that he could not defeat the God of Chaos. Thinking that he can’t win, he has been repeating the draw, taking on everything alone for countless hours.

Right now, Roel and I are enemies. Since we know that Roel’s method of salvation is wrong, conflict will be inevitable. But ultimately, we must be on the same side and help each other to save the world.

If only I could convince Bella that I would become a helper so that Roel could defeat the God of Chaos and achieve true victory… Bella, a member of the harem, will make a choice that will force Roel to win, as the title of the novel suggests.

That was Raelan’s method of controlling Bella.

“… This is why it seems that there is always an excellent strategist by the side of an inexperienced lord. “He never thought about it that way.”

I nodded with sincere admiration.

“Are you already offering carrots to your subordinates?”

Raelan twisted one corner of his mouth and continued speaking.

“When I think of how Ross of Longing called you the last Ross… It probably means that this world is the last of all worlds. In that case, Roel’s method of salvation, which only postponed defeat for a long time, will not end in a draw this time, but in the defeat of the entire world. “If we take advantage of that, it will be easy to persuade Bella.”

At that moment, something flashed in my mind. It was not a thought, but something like an inexplicable inspiration. Suddenly, it occurred to me that this inspiration would be good material to persuade Roel in the future.

I nodded and took a moment to gather my thoughts. I put together the information that came to mind, created a framework for a plan, and organized what I needed to do in the future.

I finished organizing my thoughts and straightened my body. Raelan, who had been watching me silently, opened her mouth.

“We’ll tell the rest when everyone gets together.”

I agreed with that opinion. It was also necessary to synthesize other people’s opinions. Raelan was an outstanding strategist, but Eunice and Bella were also among the world’s strongest strategists. From their perspective, they may be able to see things that Raelan and I cannot see, just like me this time.

Raelan said sarcastically.

“Now that you are my master, I should naturally cancel the deal regarding intangible breathing.”

As he said that, Raelan added an afterthought as if he was just wondering.

“Navier will be sad to hear this news. “She said she was happy to have a good friend.”

I smiled bitterly. I rubbed my forehead for no reason, as if to clear my strangely depressed mood.

“… “I will explain separately.”

“Yeah, I’m not in a situation where I can afford to get caught up in something like that. “Please take care of it yourself.”

I silently stroked my chin as I watched Raelan describe things related to his daughter as such. From the very beginning, the fact that they set up a date with their daughter as a condition of the deal meant that it was not an ordinary father-daughter relationship.

But even if I knew, a bitter smile was an inevitable reaction. Because Navier was a definite friend who played an important role in my few human relationships.

As I was lost in thought for a moment, Raelan suddenly tapped the table with his fingertips. As my consciousness, which had been immersed in thoughts and emotions, returned to reality, I raised her head and looked at Raelan.

Raelan folded his hands in front of his chest and smiled slightly.

“If you want, I can tell you everything about the main family right now.”

It was an attractive offer. If I gain intangible breath, I will achieve tremendous growth. But that’s why I refused right away.

“It’s okay for now.”

Raelan must have thought my choice was unexpected, and looked at me with eyes full of interest.

“Aren’t you aiming to grow quickly?”

“yes. I think now is the time to observe the situation and gather information. Roel won’t make any hasty moves right now either. The denomination will not move hastily because of the constraints of causality. So, for the next year, I plan to just watch the world go by according to the flow of the novel.”

Roel is in a state where he can even use the intangible breathing that I learned. If I learn the intangibles of the main family here, Roel will also be able to use the intangibles of the main family. If that happens, there will be very few beings in this world who can stop Roel.

“Oh, did you read the flow of probability? After all, your growth is Roel’s growth. “I think I’ve found a clue to solving that problem.”

Raelan, who received my memories intact, was able to quickly understand my intentions without any explanation. Thanks to this, our conversation was seamless.

“It’s a small clue, but worth checking.”

I smiled and explained further.

“The important thing now is to control the situation in a way that is favorable to us without disturbing the larger trend and to create a force that can respond to the movements of the church and Roel at any time.”

Raelan asked with low-pitched eyes.

“Is there something on your mind?”

I nodded and took out a small notepad from the space storage room. It was a murder list that I had written a while ago. I handed it to Raelan.

“I think it’s time for the lilies to get active. “If you recruit Eunice and Bella, the three tricksters will put their heads together and rewrite the killing log.”

Raelan, who checked the contents of the killing book, stretched the corners of his mouth and said.

“Do you mean to reduce the number of church members and demon lord followers without compromising probability?”

I didn’t bother to answer. He just didn’t avoid Raelan’s gaze.

“Judging by the look in your eyes, you seem to have made up your mind. Okay, the future will be fun.”

My appearance in Raelan’s eyes, sparkling with madness, was no different from usual.

***

After the conversation with Raelan, I stood in front of Navier’s door. It was late for conversation, but I promised, so I’m sure he was waiting for me to come find him.

I didn’t think in advance about what to say to Navier at the door.

The more I thought about it, the more hesitant I would be about knocking on this door. So, I recklessly raised my hand and knocked on the door.

Urgent footsteps were heard from behind the door, and the door suddenly opened. Naver opened the door in pajamas and greeted me with a happy face.

“Welcome! “I thought I was going to die because I was curious.”

When I sat down at the table, Navier offered me cocoa and dessert, but I shook my head and declined. Navier cleared his throat at the expectant expression on his face and got straight to the point.

“I have something important to tell you.”

Navier, who was expecting to hear an explanation as to why he returned after half a day, tilted his head at the context-less introduction.

“What, weren’t you explaining why you came back after half a day?”

“In a way, it’s true.”

I looked straight into Navier’s eyes and continued speaking slowly.

“I plan to marry Luna when I graduate from the academy.”

Navier’s eyes widened at the sudden declaration. There was a strange silence in the room for a moment. She seemed to be unaware that she was not answering anything and that she was just gaping at her mouth.

“I suddenly felt confident. “I am confident that I can spend the rest of my life with this person.”

“… .”

“That’s why I came back to make my mind clear. I just broke the deal I made with your father. Luna said it was okay for me to date you, but she just wasn’t comfortable with me.”

Navier’s face, which had been faithfully expressing his emotions the entire time, seemed to harden as I continued to speak. So I also made up my mind.

Navier slowly examined my face and opened his mouth in a slightly calm voice.

“That means… .”

“It means you no longer have to force yourself to go on a date with me once a month.”

Navier’s fine eyebrows furrowed. Navier lowered her gaze and chewed her lip, denying my words.

“At first, I had no choice but to do it due to my father’s orders… It’s not far-fetched now. Because being with you was really fun and enjoyable.”

As she said that, Navier looked straight at me. Eyes become tangled in the air. I casually ignored the emotions and heat contained in his gaze.

“Yeah, but now it’s time to sort things out.”

Navier’s brown eyes shook at my firm voice. Navier hesitated for a moment and tried to answer something, but after several attempts, he finally asked me with a cracked voice.

“Uh, how… ?”

Instead of answering, I tilted my upper body towards Navier. Navier, embarrassed by the sudden action, shrugged his shoulders. I smiled at that and said it was no big deal.

“From now on, we can make an appointment when we have time.”

“uh… ?”

Navier asked back with a stupid look on his face. I said with a wry smile at Navier’s strangely hopeful look.

“Friends are like that. “Meeting comfortably.”

Navier’s expression fell at those words. It is a face full of despair. There was no way the observant Navier would not have noticed the clear line I had drawn.

“… That’s right. “That’s what friends are like.”

Navier’s voice, which had been bright just a moment ago, has now changed into a voice that seems to be suppressing passion. It was a change so obvious that even the most emotionally insensitive person could tell that she was hurt. So I couldn’t help but smile mischievously.

“Are you really planning on not being friends in the future?”

The butterfly didn’t respond to my joke for a moment. Butterfly raised her slightly lowered gaze again, made eye contact, and was smiling brightly.

“… “That can’t be possible.”

I also smiled at that calm voice. There was nothing more to say, so I got up. Navier said to me as I turned to leave the room.

“Ross, I’m a bad friend.”

I let out a long sigh and opened the door. And then he said without looking back.

“so do i.”

I closed the door to Navier like that.

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