Chapter 241: Buried Star

    Buried Star

    Uhm

    Glare, who had been reaching forward, slowly closed her eyes.

    So, why is she here?

    Hastily hiding my face with stellar mana, I looked down at Glare, who had desperately tried to see my face until her eyes fully closed, lost in thought.

    I hadnt even considered it

    This girl was definitely the child I rescued from the Succubus Queens underground prison in the market alley.

    Back then, I had just regressed after causing nothing but harm and ruining the empire. Yearning to do good deeds, I distinctly remember having taken special care of her.

    That was also why I gave her the Ring of Luck that came as a system reward.

    Swish

    Having thought of it, I checked her right hand when she lost consciousness, but strangely enough, the ring was not there.

    I was sure she showed me the ring on her finger just a moment ago. Did she lose it because of the current incident?

    Hmm?

    While holding her and looking around, I noticed something shimmering on her left hand.

    Thats a relief

    Upon closer inspection, the ring on her left ring finger was shining brightly, even in the dark underground.

    Wait.

    It was a moment of relief. The fact that it was on the left ring finger felt quite significant.

    I didnt notice from the shock when she showed me the ring, but it seemed like she normally wears it there

    What, what a cute kid.

    Does she know the meaning of wearing a ring on the left ring finger? Well, even if she knows, it was probably out of admiration or innocence at her age.

    Anyway, I was proud that she treasured the ring I gave her. It seems to have helped her significantly.

    The frequent mentions in the recent newspapers and the Tower Masters new disciple Irina talked about turned out to be this little girl.

    I was pleased at the positive changes that my actions and the Ring of Luck seemed to have introduced in the current regression.

    Thats why people should do good deeds.

    If it werent for her efforts today, we would have been in big trouble.

    She managed to gather most of the survivors and lead them here, allowing Lulu to quickly rescue the remaining few.

    The situation would have been rather complicated if many people were still scattered throughout the building. I was just thankful to this little one.

    But how did she get here?

    Then, I wondered. How was she able to get this far?

    The entrance and walls of the building had been twisted and distorted, thanks to Dmir Khans spatial magic and the collapse magic of the Church.

    Only overwhelming power, enough to even tear space, could directly destroy it.

    Like my swordsmanship, stellar magic, or Isolet, who was on the verge of awakening as a Sword Saint.

    But, did this little girl exert such overwhelming power?

    [Status Information]

    Name: Glare

    Stats: Error

    Passive Status: Error

    Disposition: Error

    Goodness Stat: Error

    ..!?

    Having thought that far, I tried to read her information, but my eyes quickly widened as I tilted my head.

    Why were there so many errors? While I have seen many figures with question marks before, it was my first time seeing something marked with [Error].

    Hmm

    For some reason, the more I got to know her, the more intriguing she seemed to be.

    After I leave, I would have to ask Serena to investigate.

    Swish

    With that thought in mind, I slowly set her down from my arms.

    Ugh

    Inexplicably, she grabbed the collar of my shirt with her small and delicate hands.

    Once everything is over, lets meet again.

    I wanted to pamper her and buy her delicious food, but if I did, Id be bedridden for months.

    So, I carefully removed her hand from mine, gently stroked her cheek with a fatherly smile, and got up from my spot.

    Thud

    ..!

    I suddenly heard a presence behind me, and I turned to look.

    Whoosh!

    And then, a delicate hand covered my eyes.

    Who are you?

    In the darkness, I heard a whisper in my ear and I responded with a smile.

    Ferloche. What are you doing?

    With that, the hand covering my eyes slowly slid down.

    I? Dont know?

    , she grabbed my disheveled shirt and pulled it toward her.

    Huff.

    Before I knew it, our tongues intertwined in our mouths.

    Puff

    Nom.

    Brief as it was, I felt dizzier than ever. It was as if someone who knew me well was teasing a weakness I didnt even know about.

    How many times did you do that?

    Huh?

    Did she unconsciously notice what I was trying to do? Or was she misunderstanding something?

    I, I will sacrifice myself instead! I will undertake the mission on your behalf! Please use me!!

    Im your expendable item!! So please use me!! If its for you, I would be happy to die!!!

    Having said that, she clung to my leg with a pale and desperate face.

    It seemed she had seriously misunderstood.

    Ill commit suicide anyway if you die! So use me instead, and you

    Lulu, youre not expendable.

    Huh?

    I let out a small sigh, held Lulus face, who was crying and rubbing her face against my leg, and whispered with a smile.

    Youre my pet.

    Buzzzzzz

    At the same time, I ripped the emergency escape scroll I had.

    Huh? Ahhh?

    Before she could resist, she disappeared with the light.

    Rumbleeee

    Hmm.

    Having been left in the basement with Ferloche, who had trapped me inside a barrier, I looked at the dust and rock fragments falling from the ceiling and turned my head.

    Thud, thud

    Ferloche, who now had a serious expression, was heading toward the core.

    Huff.

    A moment later, after reaching the core, she took a deep breath and jumped in.

    Aaaaaaaaaah!!!

    Soon after, she began to scream in agony.

    Tsk.

    Watching the scene, I clicked my tongue and touched the barrier.

    Crack Crack

    Soon, her barrier began to crack.

    Even if my body had weakened, the Heros Power still had its formidable attack power.

    Boom!

    Having summoned the stellar magic in advance, I shattered the barrier and descended towards the core where Ferloche was writhing, and I muttered to myself.

    I cant help it

    Ever since the day my mother died in my place, I had loathed the idea of someone else sacrificing themselves on my behalf.

    So, I usually carried the burden alone, but Ferloche had already gone inside.

    This time, it seemed like we needed to shoulder it together.

    Whooosh!

    As I entered the core with that thought, I hugged Ferloche tightly.

    ..!!!

    Then, Ferloche, who had been writhing in pain, saw me and wore a surprised expression.

    Youve suffered just as much as I have, havent you?

    I smiled at Ferloche and whispered, then slowly closed my eyes, bracing myself for the imminent pain. But

    ..Hmm?

    For some reason, even after a long time, no pain came.

    What was going on?

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    Buzzzzzz

    Ugh!

    Lulu, who was summoned in mid-air outside the building, fell helplessly to the ground.

    What whats this?

    Oh my god

    Then, the eyes of the survivors, who were anxiously looking at the building, were drawn to her.

    You, you are

    At the same time, Roswyn had just regained consciousness and stood up.

    Is, is that the only one who escaped thats it?

    With her trembling hand, she pointed to the group of survivors brought out by the puppets she controlled.

    Master, Master!!!!

    Ah

    Lulu, realizing the situation, started to panic and ran towards the building with her mouth wide open.

    No, not yet

    She stood still for a moment in that spot but soon began to follow Lulu, staggering.

    Rumble!!!

    Master!!!!!!

    The building collapsed at that moment, and Lulus desperate cry rang out.

    No.

    Roswyn crumpled to the ground, helpless.

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