The Second Son of The Marquis Runs Away from Home ~ Lacking Talent, He Abandons Everything and Becomes an Adventurer ~ - 150

Chapter 150: Unwavering Resolve

“That’s all I can tell you for now. Sorry for keeping you up with such a long story.”

“No, it was valuable information… Honestly, it was more intense and shocking than I expected…”

Trying to organize the information while instinctively pressing his head with his hand, but it wasn’t easy to quickly organize everything about Fifth’s purpose, why Roud is in the modern era, and the matters concerning the Chaos Crusader.

“Well, it’s no wonder you’re tired after listening to such a long story. I’m sorry for the rough setup, but there’s a guest room prepared. Feel free to rest for today.”

Elford said so and indicated one of the caves. Inside, there were simple beds lined up, and there were desks and candlesticks placed around.

“Incredible…”

“I started making things since I started living here. I’m still an amateur, but I’ve learned to make various things.”

“Well, I’ll take you up on that offer and rest for now.”

And so, we decided to spend the night in Elford’s workshop.

—

“It’s amazing how things turned out…”

Aria muttered as she sat on the bed, and Serena, while combing Aria’s hair from behind, also agreed.

“I never imagined that the Chaos Crusader was created to protect the world.”

“After hearing Serena’s story, I knew something big was happening… It really feels like we’ve become characters in a story.”

“Hehe, in that case, Berg is like a hero.”

“…I’m not so sure about that.”

As Serena spoke, I looked at the Chaos Crusader’s sword. The jet-black blade, imbued with thousands upon thousands of souls, conveyed a palpable weight through my palm.

“…Come to think of it, everything started from that battle.”

When I obtained the Chaos Crusader at the “Twilight Sword Graveyard,” Aria came to me after I had forsaken everything.

In the Empire, Victoria and Philia, in the Holy Kingdom, Serena, and in the Kingdom, my brothers, whom I thought I had abandoned…

And yet, in the hand that should have been empty, there were many things, and on the back that should have been unburdened, I unknowingly carried various burdens.

“But I won’t abandon anything anymore.”

Everything in this hand, everything on my back, is precious…

“My mission remains unchanged… I will defeat Fifth and stop Roud. So lend me your strength, both of you.”

In response to my words, Aria and Serena nodded.

“Of course.”

“I’ll follow you till the end.”

As if to agree, the Chaos Crusader also conveyed its will.

—

(Elford’s Side)

“It’s a beautiful moonlit night.”

Murmuring while looking up at the moonlight shining through the cave, there was no one to respond since Berg and Shurin were already asleep.

“It was a gamble, but it seems like we’ve won.”

I’ve entrusted everything I could, done everything I could do. It’s distressing to think about the upcoming battles, but I’ll leave the rest to that boy.

“My role ends here…”

The only regret is Shurin, but surely Berg will take care of him…

He’s not someone who would abandon a single girl.

“I entrust my daughter to you, Berg-kun. My time will soon be over…”

Quietly accepting the growing premonition of his own death as he touched the alabaster sword on his chest…