Published at 26th of December 2025 7:41 am

Chapter 484: Even if the Body Is Separated, the Heart Will Always Be Together.

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In the end, I couldnt sleep at all that night. Before I knew it, the morning sun was shining through the window I had left open, and after having breakfast with a sleepy head, I returned to my room and lay down on the bed again. The house repairs were finished, and there was no urgent work. Being able to rest depending on the mood of the day was one of the good things about being a mercenary.

Sigh

I looked up at the ceiling while sighing. The situation hasnt changed at all since yesterday. What has changed is just my consciousness, my perception, things like that.

What should I do

I recalled Tias words from yesterday again. The purpose of my journey its final destination was indeed returning home.

Of course, that was an emotion created by God, a kind of bait to prevent me from giving up on my journey through other worlds midway.

But the bait that I absolutely couldnt take, that was just a picture, now undoubtedly exists before my eyes. Then what should I do, abandoning that? If Im exiled from this world and give up, what am I seeking?

I just cant find the answer to that. Travel happily with Tia? We could do that in this world too. In the first place, even in a humans an elfs lifetime, its impossible to walk around the entire world.

Recover the Demon Kings power? If I could, Id try, but I dont intend to travel through other worlds just for that. Its not like I want to revive as the Demon King, and there are already several fragments of power that Ive left uncollected, so its too late now.

Then what else is there? If theres nothing wouldnt it be fine if this is the end?

Hmm

That was undoubtedly one conclusion. But I myself cant seem to fully accept that conclusion. But I cant put into words what Im dissatisfied with. Everything is vague and fuzzy thats why Ive been groaning since yesterday.

What do I want to do?

Knock knock

Hm?

At that moment, there was a knock on the room door. I answer without even turning my consciousness towards it, still lying down.

Tia? You can come in casually.

My, what a slovenly appearance.

Eh, Mom!?

I raised my face in surprise, and there stood my mother looking at me with an exasperated expression. As I hurriedly sat up, my mother entered the room and stood in front of me.

What is it, Mom? So Suddenly Do you need something?

Its not that I need anything. It just seemed like you were troubled by something, so I came to check on you.

Troubled Why did you think that?

Why? What parent wouldnt understand when their child is making such a gloomy face?

Gloomy Eh, am I making such a face?

You are. Well, youll understand when you become a parent someday.

Is that so

Honestly, I cant imagine becoming someones parent. Or rather, I dont even know if I can become a parent in the first place.

So? What are you so troubled about?

Ah, thats

Asked by my mother, I struggle to respond. Obviously, I cant tell her the whole truth as it is. So

Im thinking about going on a journey.

A journey? Is it different from your usual work?

Its different. If I leave, I probably wont come back.

!

I could see my mother holding her breath in front of me. Eyes very similar to mine stare straight at my face. The silence continued for a while but then my mother lets out a small breath and opens her mouth.

I see. You really are your fathers child, arent you?

Mom?

Your father, Alan, was the same. Well, I think Alan intended to come back normally He went out for work far away, and never came back.

Ah

This time, I was at a loss for words as my mother spoke sadly. The fact that my father went on an expedition and never returned was just a record for me but for my mother, its an unforgettable memory.

Im sorry, Mom. I didnt mean to

Haha, its okay. But, I see. A journey, huh Why do you say you wont come back?

Ah, yeah. Im thinking of crossing the sea. So its not that I dont want to come back, but rather that I cant come back might be more accurate? I think even letters would be impossible at that distance.

Ah, thats certainly true. Still, crossing the sea is quite ambitious! If your past self had said the same thing, I would have laughed it off, but

Saying this, my mother placed her hand on my shoulder. Her eyes, like a mixture of passionate red and nights darkness, shine with endless gentleness.

Its fine, go ahead. Mom will be okay.

No, I said I was hesitating! Why are you deciding that Im going!?

Thats because you look like you want to go. Or rather, the fact that youre considering such a distant journey as a realistic option means youre saying you want to go, doesnt it?

Is that so?

It is. If you didnt really intend to travel, you wouldnt even hesitate. Youd just wistfully say things like When I was young, I thought about going on a journey after youve grown old.

Ah

I smiled wryly and agreed with my mother, who grinned as she spoke. Indeed, such adults who boast about things theyve given up on are quite common.

So, Go ahead. And you dont need to worry about me. Thanks to you, this house has become quite splendid, and Ive been living alone ever since you left anyway. You just need to look forward and keep walking. Tia-chan is going with you, right?

Yeah, thats right.

Then Mom wont worry about you two either. Ill enjoy imagining my sons great achievements across the sea every day.

Mom

The hand that was gripping my shoulder dropped, and my mother hugged me tightly. As if pulled by this, I also wrapped my arms around my mothers back, and her body was much smaller and thinner than I had imagined but very warm.

Listen, Ed. No matter how far you go, you have a home to return to here. As long as you dont forget that, you can live however you like. Dont worry, youll be fine. Youre the proud son of mine and your father. Youll surely do well wherever you go. If you and Tia-chan cooperate well, you can overcome any difficulty. So

My mothers voice trembled slightly. Hot droplets fell on my shoulder.

Go and see the world that your father saw, the world that your mother couldnt see, to your hearts content. No matter how far apart we are, Mom will always, always be cheering you on.

Mom!

Without realizing it, tears spilled from my eyes too. The hot torrent is unstoppable, my vision blurs, and my nose runs.

I am the Demon King. My human body is an artificial imitation. I have no connection with the woman before me, and in fact, shes just someone I met for the first time half a year ago.

But even so whats shaking my heart now surely cant be just a setting created by God. For the first time, I can proudly say this. I am undoubtedly this persons son, and no matter what anyone says, this person is my mother. I wont let even God deny the state of this heart.

I separate from my mothers body and look straight at her face. Theres no longer any hesitation in my heart, and the flame residing within has become a straight determination, like an unbent sword blade.

Ive decided, Mom. Im going on a jour!?

The moment I tried to voice those feelings, suddenly the entire world turned red as if swallowed by the sunset, and everything stopped moving. What reached my ears as I stood dumbfounded was

Oh no, no! Why did it turn out like this?

It was the familiar voice of my junior.

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