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I Got a New Skill Every Time I Was Exiled, and After 100 Different Worlds, I Was Unmatched (Web Novel) - Chapter 438: Its Easy to Finish, but Difficult to Continue.
Chapter 438: Its Easy to Finish, but Difficult to Continue.
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After regaining my senses, I formally apologized for damaging the power source. We then left the ruins of Nikuo, the 2190th Garrison. Having painfully understood the importance of the management facility, I honestly thought Id be scolded more, but Anemo said, How could I scold someone who cried and reflected so much!? What do you take me for!? and got angry in a different way.Upon returning to Nihak, the 2189th Garrison town
Um, did something happen?
Anemo asked the receptionist at the Explorers Guild, noticing the towns commotion. We were informed that the towns management facility suddenly ceased functioning.
An investigation request was immediately issued to the Explorers, but naturally, no one could find the answer. Moreover, a new problem arose.
Ah!? A-Are you alright!?
A man walking down the street suddenly collapsed. Anemo rushed over to help him up, but the man showed no response.
Was it no good?
Yes. It seems this person has also fallen asleep
About a week after the management facility stopped, incidents of people suddenly collapsing and not waking up began occurring throughout the town. The number of cases increased daily, and sensing this wasnt normal, we hurriedly returned to Nihana, the 2187th Garrison town, at Anemos suggestion but the same problem was happening here as well.
And it wasnt just Nihak and Nihana. Desperate investigations by those still unaffected revealed that all surrounding towns were in the same situation Weve been staying here in Nihana ever since.
This place has become quite lonely too, hasnt it?
Yes, it has
Kyuu
The main street, once bustling with activity despite its small population, was now almost devoid of people. Instead, we occasionally see figures slumped against walls at the edges of the road. With too many people suddenly falling asleep, its no longer possible to carry them to inns and put them to bed.
Thus, Anemo simply moves the Heijin man to the side of the wall before returning. Theres nothing more we can do for strangers whose identities we dont know.
B-But Im still awake! And Ed-san and Tia-san are here too. Well definitely uncover the cause of this mysterious phenomenon and wake everyone up!
Kyuu! Kyuu!
Ahaha, thats right. We have Sherker too. Yeah, lets all do our best!
Kyuu!
Hahaha Thats right.
Ed
I manage to force a smile at Anemo and Sherkers enthusiasm. Tia looked at me sadly, but Im sorry, this is my limit.
Yes, I know the reason for this phenomenon. Its a simple and obvious cause that doesnt need investigation. Namely the Demon Kings mana has run out.
The Demon Kings mana in this world, said to be infinite, naturally wasnt truly infinite. Whether god or demon king, theres no such thing as truly infinite or eternal. After all, I am the Demon King of the End, who brings an end to all things.
When I made contact at the Nikuo ruins, the Demon Kings mana was almost exhausted. Even if I hadnt gone there, it probably wouldnt have lasted a year before the same thing happened.
But I went to the ruins and touched the Demon King. So before everything was lost and sunk into the sea of nothingness, the Demon King used the last of his power to entrust everything to me.
Thats why I was able to know. But thats the limit. I cant give power to the Demon King sleeping within me to manifest again, nor can I use my own power to create and replenish contaminated mana. The only thing I might have been able to do was to become the foundation of this world in place of the Demon King but I cant choose that future. I cant accept an end that would leave me as a human pillar, leaving Tia behind.
Thats why I told Tia everything. About humans, about the seal, about how humans had long since died out and how Anemo and the other new humans were all like kin created from the Demon Kings mana and how with the Demon Kings mana exhausted, what awaits this world was a gradual end.
Tia was deeply shocked when she heard this but she silently embraced me. Shes doing her best to wear the same lie and bear the secret with me, trying to make Anemos remaining days as fun and happy as possible.
Alright, Im going to treat you to the most delicious meal today!
At this point, theres no meaning in hiding my power anymore. I take out meat that would never be available in this world without large beasts from the[Stranger Box] and grill it to perfection, using spices and other ingredients liberally.
Wow! Whats this amazing smell!?
Kyuu!?
Hahaha. The smell is great, but the taste is even better! Come on, eat! Eat as much as you want!
Yay!
Kyukyu-kyuu!
In the restaurant that could seat 30 people, were the only customers. Anemo and Sherker excitedly dig into the grilled meat, filling the now-empty tavern with an overwhelming aroma.
Lets see its this way. Oh, found it!
Wawawa, to find such precious relics so easily!?
In the dungeon now devoid of Encounters, I use the [Akashic Compass] to guide us to things Anemo wanted to see, know, and have.
Its so fluffy! Can we really sleep on something like this!?
Sure, theres no one else here anymore.
We stay at the finest inn without permission, sneak into the unguarded management facility in Nihak well, the interior was the same These free days, unbound by anything, pass in the blink of an eye and finally, that day comes.
Oh, youre up, Anemo. Good morning !?
Good morning Ed-hyan
About two months after the Demon Kings mana ran out, Anemo, usually quick to wake, came down the inns stairs with drowsy eyes. At first glance, she seemed carefree, but tension ran through me.
Anemo!? Dont tell me you
Tia-shan Ehehe, it seems so Im just so sleepy, so sleepy
I see Alright. Then Ill carry you to bed.
Thank you, Ed-hyan
I pick up the sleepy-eyed Anemo in my arms. I carry her up the stairs to her room, gently lay her on the bed, and cover her with the blanket.
So, Im finally going to shleep too
Yeah
Aww, there were still so many things I wanted to do, see, and learn
But its strange somehow. Even though I know I wont wake up again, Im not really scared I wonder why?
For the last time
I clenched my fist and addressed Anemo.
Is there anything you want me to do for you, one last time? Anything at all. Whatever wish it is, Ill do everything in my power to make it come true.
Lets see Ah, if thats the case, just one thing.
What is it?
Hehe Ive never told anyone this because its childish, but I want to see the sky.
The sky?
Yes. Do you know? I heard long, long ago that beyond that stone ceiling is the world of the gods, and theres something called the sky spreading out there. Fufu, its silly, isnt it? Believing in fairy tales and wanting to see the sky
I see. Alright. Hey Anemo, can you hang on just a little longer?
Ed-hyan?
To the sleepy-voiced Anemo, I grinned and declared:
Its a promise Ill show you the sky.
