Congratulations on being an NPC

Chapter 59 Trust Is the Beginning of Breaking

Erin lifted the curtain of the tent.

In fact, it's not even a lift.

When she put her hand on the curtain, within two seconds, the curtain shook a few times and fell to the ground.

Dazed for a moment, she withdrew her hand and walked into the tent as if nothing had happened.

"woke up?"

Irene saw that Yano had opened his eyes, and then asked.

"Does your body feel okay?"

"As you can see."

Yano smiled wryly.

"……Feel sorry."

Erin lowered her head and said.

Her voice was a little rough, as if she hadn't drank water for several days.

Yano could see that her figure was shaking a little, probably because she hadn't slept all night, and her consciousness was somewhat fuzzy.

"no need to say sorry."

"It's better to say that being able to come back alive is enough to feel lucky, so why blame it?"

"Besides, you brought me back from there, right? Obviously you are already in a difficult situation, and I have caused you so much trouble. I should be the one thanking you."

Arno said softly.

"..."

Erin lowered her head and didn't speak.

Yanuo knew that she had been hit hard.

It's okay during the battle, but once it's the time when you can think about it, her blows will become bigger and bigger.

Not only were all the companions who had been with her day and night killed in battle, even the young man she was determined to bring back was also killed by bullets.

This kind of blow is unimaginable.

But as long as you live, this pain will gradually fade away.

Then, it turned into an even more angry flame.

This flame is extremely hot, enough to burn any enemy she wants to burn.

And this is the purpose of Arnold.

"nothing."

"Everything will be fine."

Enduring the severe pain, Yano forced himself to sit up.

He reached out his hand to Irene's long hair and stroked it gently.

"You've done a great job."

"Stop beating yourself up any more."

Arno said softly.

At this time, his move made sense.

Under a huge blow, the human heart needs an outlet to vent their emotions.

This person, only Yano can do it.

Except for him who fought side by side, no one can take on this task.

Eileen would not vent her inner distress to anyone else.

But for Yano, she didn't have so many scruples.

"……Feel sorry."

Erin said softly suddenly.

then,

Without any warning, he hugged Yano's body.

The long hair swept across the tip of Arno's nose, feeling a little itchy.

"……It will be fine."

Yano looked down at Irene in his arms, and said softly.

"Excuse me."

"It's fine for a while, can I continue like this for a while?"

Irene's dull voice came from Arno's arms.

"of course can."

Yano said.

"Feel sorry……"

"Feel sorry……"

Irene's body trembled a little, and she couldn't help murmuring.

Just as Arno thought, she was in pain.

Surviving did not bring her any relief, but filled her with stress and shame.

She is the chief, the leader.

Gathering on the top floor of the building was also her decision.

However, it was precisely because of this decision that she and they were wiped out.

Erin believes that this is her responsibility.

It was precisely because she did not arrange everything well in advance that this tragedy happened.

She must take responsibility for all her dead companions.

If not survived,
Maybe it would be easier for her.

But since he survived,
She must shoulder the responsibility of everyone.

their hope,
their vision,
Everything about them.

Including the grand plan to subvert the empire, she must also inherit it.

She has to do this instead of them.

It's fine if you die,

Now that she has survived, she cannot die no matter what.

just,

Even knowing this, the pain will not disappear temporarily.

The tremendous pressure made Erin feel unable to breathe.

Throughout the night, whenever she closed her eyes, the nightmares of her companions would appear in front of her eyes, making her restless.

"..."

Yano looked down at Irene silently.

He could feel the incomparable pain of this girlish and energetic person at this moment.

However, there were not many waves in his heart.

All of this has already appeared in his mind countless times since the moment he decided to do it.

This is required,
Only hatred, anger, sorrow...

Only these darkest emotions can make her and this organization stronger.

Fighting is not a game,
Eileen had to see this clearly.

To drop her single burning candle to the ground,

Only with the help of the wind can a single spark start a prairie fire.

Otherwise, according to their previous method of secretly accumulating power and doing nothing, they would not be able to pose any threat to the empire at all.

Even if you want to hide and accumulate strength, you can't stop your activities.

fighting!

go ahead!

Keep going!
Only then will free will spread.

The small flame must be hot enough to ignite the surrounding haystacks.

And what Yano did was to make the flame even hotter.

He will use the fire for himself,
You have to make it stronger first.

then,

After everything is done, a basin of water pours it out.

This is their existence, the greatest value for Jarno.

……

a long time,

Erin left Arno's arms.

Her head was still down, not raised.

"...Thanks, I feel better."

Softly, Erin thanked.

"It's ok."

"As long as I can do it, you can find me."

Yano said softly.

"……Um."

Erin nodded lightly, "Then I'll go first."

After speaking, she left without looking up.

She didn't want anyone to see the tears on her face,

Not even Arno.

but,

In her heart, after venting, she was indeed much better.

"Why is this?"

Irene walked out of the tent, looked up at the sky, and murmured.

But in her heart, she couldn't find the answer no matter what.

It may be because Lan is much older than her, which makes her feel reliable;
It may also be because she has fought together, which made her trust Lann very much.

Anyway, Erin found some relief in him after the catharsis.

And inside the tent,

Arno knew why about all this.

"If a piece of the soul is missing, it is easy for people to take advantage of it."

"You're being careless, Irene."

With a smile on the corner of his mouth, Yano said lightly.

Everything, just as he expected.

As long as Irene feels this way about him.

Then, it will be easier to control her.

Next, she will become stronger.

Much stronger than before.

For Yano, her value is always on the rise.

"However, this is a double-edged sword, and I have to be careful."

"After all—trust is the beginning of a rupture."

(End of this chapter)