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I Will Continue to Wait*

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(Ulysses Hazaknut Stone’s POV)

“Really, now. You’re such a handful…” (Ulysses)

Looking at Haru-kun, who sleeps so peacefully on my lap, I mutter a complaint. I’m your enemy, you know? You’re lying here so defenseless—do you really understand that? Because of that…

“Ahaha… I can’t help but smile…” (Ulysses)

After all, it means you trust me that much. Of course, I’m happy. That day, a year ago, when you suddenly came to the town of Saruso… From the moment we met, you’ve always been like this. You easily slipped into my heart and made yourself at home, and now you keep on confusing me like this. And then, there’s me—feeling happy about it… Wait!?

“…Yeah, yeah, I get it. Shut up, will you?” (Ulysses)

I answer curtly to the voice speaking inside my head.

Honestly, that guy—always interrupting and ruining these precious moments I get with Haru-kun. I really hate it. And now he’s trying to threaten me again with that line, ‘If you make a mistake, the fate of the Nord people will be sealed’.

“But, you know… that scenario you keep talking about? Haru-kun has completely ruined it.” (Ulysses)

Ahaha♪ I said it. The scenario that guy clings to—this so-called fate. But it’s been so easily overturned. Haru-kun saved Xandra-san, who was supposed to die. And now, he’s gone and saved that doll, Laila, too. Can you still call that fate? No, you can’t.

“What’s that? I can’t hear you.” (Ulysses)

I can hear perfectly well, of course—but I pretend otherwise. This is the only way I can get back at him.

“Oh? Really? Well, I’m exhausted too. But if I disappear, who’s going to guide this story to the ending you want?” (Ulysses)

I know. Without me, this miserable tale will never follow the so-called scenario. That’s the whole reason we were created…

“Anyway, if I’m the one who needs to move the story along, don’t butt in with every little thing. Later.” (Ulysses)

I cut the conversation off and look up at the carriage’s ceiling.

That guy… he’s always like this. All he does is threaten, force his will on me, and drive me to despair. The Nord people are suffering because of his scenario.

But Father… Father blamed himself for everything, even the loss of our kingdom 300 years ago. He spent his days hiding and keeping the Nord people alive in scraps. Then, in the end, he dumped everything on me and died, thinking he could find peace. Yes… Father left everything to me.

His duties. His responsibilities. His sins. His punishment. That’s why I’ve been trapped under that guy’s thumb all this time, forced to do things I don’t want to do and act like some shadowy mastermind. Even though it means becoming enemies with the person I care about most…

“Hey, Haru-kun… What should I do…?” (Ulysses)

I whispered to Haru-kun as he breathes softly in his sleep.

I know he can’t hear me. I know there’s no answer. I know I have no choice but to carry out the role given to me.

“I… I don’t want this anymore…!” (Ulysses)

Tears started falling, landing on Haru-kun’s face.

Oh no… I might wake him up.

“Ah… Ahaha… Sorry…” (Ulysses)

I wiped away the tears from his face and force a smile.

If only I were as strong as you, Haru-kun—maybe I could fight against this awful fate too… At that moment—

“…Leave it to me.” (Harold)

“Huh…?” (Ulysses)

“I’ll destroy that fate for you.” (Harold)

“Ah…” (Ulysses)

Haru-kun, eyes half-open, looks right at me and says it.

He’ll destroy my fate…?

“…Yeah… Yeah, you’re right…!” (Ulysses)

I know. I know it’s just sleep-talking. But you said it anyway. And that alone gives me the strength to keep going. Even if I never find salvation. Even if I can’t change my fate.

“Haru-kun… I’ll be waiting. I’ll wait for the day you destroy my fate.” (Ulysses)

“Mmm…munya…” (Harold)

I brought my face close to his ear and whispered a wish I knew it would never come true.

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