Congratulations, You've Become an NPC

Erin opened the tent flap. perform

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.

After being stunned for a moment, she retracted her hand and walked into the tent as if nothing happened.

"woke up?"

Eileen saw that Arno had opened his eyes, and then asked.

"Do you feel okay?"

"As you can see."

Arno smiled bitterly.

"……Feel sorry."

Erin lowered her head and said.

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

Arno could tell that her figure was swaying a little, probably because she hadn't slept all night, and her consciousness was somewhat blurred.

"no need to say sorry."

"Rather, I feel lucky enough to be able to come back alive, so why blame me?"

"Besides, you brought me back from there, right? It's obviously a difficult time for you, and I have caused you so much trouble. I should be the one thanking you."

Arno said softly.

"..."

Erin lowered her head and said nothing.

Arno knew that she had been hit hard.

It was okay during the battle, but once she was free to think, her blows would become even greater.

Not only were all the companions she had been with day and night killed, but even the young man she was determined to bring back was 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 Arnold's purpose.

"It's fine."

"Everything will be fine."

Arnuo endured the severe pain and forced himself to sit up.

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

"You've done a great job."

"Stop beating yourself up too hard."

Arno said softly.

At this time, his move makes sense.

Under a huge blow, people's hearts need an outlet to vent their emotions.

Only Arnold can do this.

No one can take on this task except him who fights side by side.

Erin would not vent her inner anguish to anyone else.

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

"……Feel sorry."

Erin suddenly said softly.

Then,

Without any warning, he hugged Arno's body.

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

"……It will be fine."

Arno looked down at Eileen in his arms and spoke softly.

"Excuse me."

"It'll be fine in a while. Can you let me continue like this for a while?"

Aileen's somewhat dull voice came from Arno's arms.

"sure."

Arno said.

"Feel sorry……"

"Feel sorry……"

Erin's body was trembling a little, and she couldn't help mumbling.

Just as Arno thought, she was in pain.

Surviving didn't bring her any relief, but filled her with stress and shame.

She is the leader, the leader.

It was also her decision to gather together on the top floor of the building.

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

Erin believes this is her responsibility.

It was precisely because she did not arrange everything properly in advance that this tragedy occurred.

She must take responsibility for all her dead companions.

If he didn't survive,

Maybe it would be easier for her.

But since I survived,

She must bear everyone's responsibility.

their hopes,

their vision,

Everything about them.

Including the grand plan of subverting the empire, she must inherit it.

She had to do this on their behalf.

It would be fine if he died.

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

only,

Even if you understand this, the pain will not go away temporarily.

The tremendous pressure made Eileen feel like she couldn't breathe.

Throughout the night, whenever she closed her eyes, the nightmares of her friends would appear in front of her, making her sleepless and sleepless.

"..."

Arno lowered his head and looked at Eileen silently.

He could feel that this girl-like energetic person was in immense pain at this moment.

However, there were not many disturbances in his heart.

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

This is required,

Only hatred, anger, sadness...

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

Fighting is not playing house;

Erin must be made aware of this.

To drop her lonely burning candle to the ground,

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

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

Even if you have to hide and gather strength, your activities cannot stop.

fighting!

go ahead!

Keep moving forward!

Only then will free will spread.

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

And what Arno did was to make this flame even hotter.

He wants this flame to be used for himself,

You must first make it stronger.

Then,

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

This is their existence, the greatest value to Arnold.

…

a long time,

Irene left Arno's arms.

Her head was still down, not raised.

"…Thank you, I feel better."

Quietly, Erin thanked her.

"It doesn't matter."

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

Arno said warmly.

"……Um."

Erin nodded slightly, "Then I'll leave first."

After saying that, she left without raising her head.

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

Not even Arno.

but,

In her heart, she felt much better after being vented.

"Why is this?"

Erin 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.

Maybe it was because Lann was much older than her and made her feel reliable;

Maybe it was because they had fought together that she trusted Lann very much.

In short, after the catharsis, Irene found some peace of mind in him.

And inside the tent,

Arnold knew why.

"If a piece of your soul is missing, it will be easy for someone to take advantage of you."

"You're too careless, Erin."

Arno said lightly with a smile on his lips.

Everything was just as he expected.

As long as Erin felt this way about him.

Then, it will be easier to control her.

Next, she will become stronger.

Much stronger than before.

For Arno, her value is always on the rise.

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

"After all - trust is where the breakdown begins."