Chapter 152 Peace Found, Pure Love Reunion
The divine possession was released. I slumped down, feeling all the strength drain from my body.
I tried to stand somehow, but I didn’t even have the strength for that.
"I’m fucking exhausted, ah...."
I briefly looked around. Those summoned by Grant were disappearing into black smoke.
They vanished as fleetingly as his desires.
In the end, we overcame everything. With the feeling of having succeeded, I unconsciously let out a breathy laugh.
"Yes, we won...!"
It felt like everything was over. I thought it was over.
But I endured and resisted with sheer tenacity.
"Ugh...!"
My auntie helped Aunt up and approached me. I wanted to go and help them, but I didn’t even have the strength to stand.
I could only ask in a barely audible voice.
"Is everyone okay?"
The two women, who had been frowning, smiled brightly when they saw me.
"Son, how are you?"
"I’m fine! Our nephew is truly amazing, isn’t he? He’s truly the best man!"
Both women looked very exhausted. Aunt, especially, looked even more so, having fought while heavily pregnant.
Her body looked like she could give birth any moment.
"It would be a big problem if she gave birth now. Anyway, it’s hard to keep my wits about me."
I barely managed to hold onto my fading consciousness. I didn’t want to collapse like this and have my face contort.
"I don’t have any more strength to move."
"Neither do we."
"Huu-eung...!"
My auntie and Aunt Selena collapsed on either side of me. Their chests heaved as they inhaled and exhaled.
Still, they met each other’s eyes. They felt alive.
I was grateful for this moment. We, who thought we would never meet again, had met like this.
My aunt rubbed her arms and complained.
"I’m already tired. It seems my good days are over. What about you, big sis?"
"Hehe, I might still have the strength to give birth, though?"
"Always showing off, aren’t you...."
"I want to fall asleep in my son’s arms♥"
Aunt hugged me. I felt her heavily pregnant belly.
I stroked her belly and caressed aunt cheek.
I glanced at her, and aunt was truly strong.
"Perhaps she’s the strongest in humanity...."
If aunt is this strong, how strong was my grandfather, the Empire’s officially recognized legendary Hero?
"Oh no you don’t! Hmph."
My auntie hugged me from the other side. Not content with that, she placed her hand on my chest and rubbed it.
That’s clearly a sexual caress. Normally, I wouldn’t have been able to resist.
But I truly had no strength left.
"I don’t know anymore. Ugh, I’m tired. I’ll leave the rest to you...."
Eventually, I fell asleep. Even as I drifted off, Goddess’s voice could be heard.
"That’s right. I told you, didn’t I? We’re the best couple!"
"Then that’s a relief."
I chuckled and nodded. But then, Goddess’s worried voice was heard.
"Huh? What is?"
"So she’s finally reappeared, it seems. Don’t worry. We’ll overcome it together, just like this time. It’s nothing difficult, is it?"
I’ll have to be prepared to meet Horuz later, then. But I’m always ready.
Because I’ll overcome it well, just like this time.
More than that, I wanted to tell Goddess something.
"I missed you, Goddess."
"But we met again like this, didn’t we? Haha!"
"Hee-eung, because I made a promise."
I was silent for a moment. Lucian came to mind.
"Yes, a promise that I would never lose."
"There’s just something like that."
I said it on purpose to make her jealous. Then Goddess growled.
A yawn escaped me. Even if I wanted to tell her, I couldn’t.
"I’m going to sleep. Good night, Goddess!"
With Goddess calling out urgently, I completely fell asleep.
But then, another scene unfolded. Was this a dream?
"Huh?"
When I opened my eyes, I saw people related to my past self, one by one.
From the gaming team’s director to the coach, manager, and the people I was with.
Even Lucian.
They were smiling and disappearing with the light. They looked so peaceful, like children cradled in a cradle.
"Were they saved? Like me."
I smiled and waved my hand. I hoped they would be happy.
Lucian, more than anyone else.
"Was it myself who saved me? It must have been. Still, it would have been difficult without the will of many people."
It would have been truly difficult. I wanted to live forever, remembering the bonds I had with those people.
That’s what I decided. Today, we made history.
Anyway, what now? Grant must have been causing havoc in my form. I remembered Angela, who didn’t recognize that I was Lucian when he was Grant.
I wonder if it’ll be surprisingly okay? I don’t know.
I let out a deep breath and flopped onto my back. I thought I could finally get some sleep, but then.
"Huh? It’s squishy?"
What is this? I’m clearly lying in the middle of a field. Why is it so squishy?
It feels like a woman’s breasts.
"What is this? Wasn’t it just the bare ground? This sensation is definitely...?"
I tried to turn over. It didn’t work well.
After much struggling, I finally turned over, and then.
***
I woke up from my sleep.
Faint moonlight shone through the window outside.
How long had I slept? Is it still night? Dawn? How many days had passed?
But this room felt somewhat familiar. Isn’t this the manor in the Weaverpool territory?
"Hmm?"
Someone was sleeping, holding me. When I lifted my head, I saw that Fiora Ravenscoft was beside me, dressed only in her nightgown.
As I stirred, Fiora flinched and woke up.
Her eyes widened, and a nostalgic smile spread across her face.
"Ah, Lucian! You’re awake? Do you recognize me?"
"Fiora, where is this?"
"This is the Weaverpool territory. Saintess brought you here, saying that Ravenscoft Manor was in disarray."
"Haa, I see. Is everyone doing well?"
"Yes, everyone is resting."
I finally felt relieved. That’s a relief.
It’s fortunate that everyone is safe. Honestly, after I became Grant in the Demon Lord Subjugation Force, I thought everyone would die.
Of course, many people did die. I don’t know what to say about that. I just wanted to mourn them.
"I... Ugh!"
"Chuup...mhmmm.. Heup♥"
Fiora kissed me by surprise. At first, I was flustered. I didn’t expect her to kiss me so urgently.
But I soon accepted it. She must have been that worried and scared.
Because I had essentially become the final boss.
I stroked her back and returned her kiss.
But hot tears fell onto my cheek. She was crying.
"Do you know how worried I was? How scared I was."
"I’m sorry, Fiora. But we won."
"Uu-euhhg...!"
"I truly, truly fought with every ounce of my dying strength. I thought I had to protect the people I needed to protect."
It would have been absolutely impossible alone. In the end, we overcame the difficulties.
Proudly. Without a single flaw.
"Yes, I’m happy to see you again. Truly, so happy...!"
Fiora wiped away her tears with effort and smiled.
Bathed in moonlight and dressed in her nightgown, she looked like a queen sent from heaven.
I smiled back at her.
"If you laugh after crying... *ahem."
"What is it? What were you going to say?"
As Fiora pouted, I immediately shook my head.
"It’s nothing. Hahaha."
"Hmph, you’re still as playful as ever. But... you seem quite a bit more mature."
Fiora stroked my head, lightly flicking my cowlick.
I tilted my head. Mature?
"Really? My aura?"
"Your aura, and your appearance too. You’ve grown a little taller, haven’t you? You look more dignified, and it makes my heart flutter. Heheut♥"
I was surprised. Taller? This body of mine, which had stunted growth?
I looked at the mirror opposite me. I checked to see if I had really grown, but I couldn’t tell for sure. But my face definitely looked a little different.
"If I was just a cute shota before, now I exude a slightly more dignified aura. Is it because of Grant?"
There must have been changes to my body when Grant possessed it. It’s certain, seeing how Yeomyeong also changed like that.
"Ah, is that so... Hmm."
"Because you’ve grown taller, your overall appearance seems to have become closer to that of a handsome man. Of course, you were handsome before, but most of your charm was in being cute and lovable, wasn’t it?"
"Hee-eung, it’s truly amazing. I can change too."
"Everyone can change. Except for their essence."
Everyone can change, huh. Perhaps Lucian could have changed too?
Of course, I know. Lucian didn’t get the chance, unlike my past self. And he didn’t even have the talent to seize that opportunity.
I’m truly lucky. At least, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say my luck is on par with a web novel protagonist.
I sighed. Fiora smiled faintly and poked the bridge of my nose.
"Lucian, no matter what you look like."
"Yes."
"I will like you. And I will love you."
"Me too, Fiora."
She hesitated for a moment before asking.
"Do you still like a flabby old lady like me...?"
"Flabby? Your heart seems as vast as the ocean, though. And your breasts are big too."
"Hee-eut♥ You’re quick to say lewd things, aren’t you? As expected of the Debauched Hero...♥"
"Well, I am the leader of the Debauched Hero Corps, after all! Hahaha!"
"You silly Lucian."
Fiora pinched my cheek. When I reacted with an "Ow, ow, ow," she made a thoughtful expression.
"The name ’Debauched Hero Corps’... I still think it’s not very good."
"That’s why we’re using the alias ’Lucian Hero Corps’."
"I really should think about the name too."
"Oh, won’t that be too much trouble for you?"
"It’s just thinking about a name. And it’s a good thing to be able to do anything for you, isn’t it?"
"Then I’d be happy. Before that, I want to rest a bit. Hwaaah...."
As I lay back down, Fiora smiled warmly.
"Yes, you can sleep soundly from now on. I’ll stay by your side."
"Am I a child? You should be protecting the territory. So that I can protect the territory."
"Hehe, see? You’ve become more dignified. But I’m a little worried."
"About what?"
"The Weaverpool Rangers who went to the capital brought back information. The Emperor was assassinated, and the capital itself has largely collapsed."
That bastard Grant. He really caused a massive disaster.
What am I going to do about that fucking bastard, anyway? Even though he’s already dead and gone.
Of course, it was an expected situation. Still, it was surprising.
"Huh, it must be chaotic."
"The northern barbarian subjugation force is reportedly returning in a hurry. I’m worried, you know."
"Hmm, I should think about preparations for that. Grant caused a lot of havoc in my form, after all."
Yes, I need to prepare. Even if someone came to arrest me, I had nothing to say for myself.
Still, I should try to defend myself as much as possible. I thought that and tried to sleep, but then.
I heard a presence outside. Specifically, outside the manor.
I briefly met Fiora’s eyes, then headed towards the window. I cautiously moved forward, thinking. Do I have to fight again? Fuck!
