Chapter 0 – Prologue
It was 2 years ago…
My name is Wazu.
I was 15 years old with black hair and black eyes. I had a
medium build and height. It was a very ordinary male appearance. My parents
were common townspeople living in the Imperial City. I was also an ordinary
brother to two cute little sisters who were adored by all the people all
around.
However, even such an ordinary person like me could have a
childhood friend of the same age that he could be proud of.
Her name is Aria.
She had gentle azure eyes and blue long hair like the sky.
Her figure was still like a child, but there is no doubt
that she will become a well-balanced beauty in the future. She had a calm
personality and was kind to anyone without discrimination.
She always smiled when she was with me, but sometimes her
dark… no, it’s not good to speak badly about people, let’s stop there…
When Aria and I were 12 years old, we promised each other to
always be together in the future.
I wonder why after my sister found out about it, for some
reason, she seemed to always be in a bad mood. I had a hard time because of
that…
Oops, we were talking about Aria right now.
At age 13, she was appointed by the church as a “Saint” to
subdue the Demon Lord and reluctantly she joined the Hero party. Why
reluctantly? That is because Aria herself wasn’t eager to go. However, her
parents and the people around her were persuading her to go. I think only I
knew about it.
At that time, I couldn’t say anything…
Even though someone I loved was being snatched away in front
of my eyes, but when the adults say, “it’s for the world peace,” I couldn’t
raise a good objection. Every day from that time, I’m always praying for Aria’s
safety.
And then, about two years later… just a little before my 15th
birthday, a report was spread around the world.
“The Hero party has defeated Demon Lord”
The world was wrapped in joy.
But I was still full of anxiety until I could see Aria for
myself. A few weeks after the news, Aria had returned.
An Arc de Parade was held by the townspeople to receive the
Hero party before they reported to the king.
From a distance I confirmed Aria’s figure with my eyes. I
felt relieved from the bottom of my heart. Now that I think about it, at that
time she was strangely close with Hero-sama.
From Aria’s parents I heard that she was tied up with the
report and celebration party in the palace, so I couldn’t meet with her at the
moment.
But a few days later, something that I will never forget
happened.
That day, I wasn’t able to settle down from my euphoria
because I would be able to meet Aria. I was walking in the town unsteadily.
I cast skeptical gazes at the stalls and restaurants that were
full of townspeople who were smiling lively, full of happiness. Without
realizing it, I was walking in the back alleys.
And then I saw it.
What I saw was…
Aria and Hero-sama kissing while trying to avoid being seen
in the back alleys…
After that, I don’t remember how I got back to my house.
My head was blank, I couldn’t think of anything. Even when
my sister talked to me anxiously, I could only reply with the words “Ah” or
“Well…”
Even after I arrived at my room, I still couldn’t cast off
the spectacle I had just seen from my mind. I didn’t know what to do.
After a while, I noticed that my knees were wet –
So, I was crying…
That promise that we made will just become a story from the
past…
No, I didn’t want to stay in this town anymore…
Because there were too many memories with Aria in this town…
I scribbled some words on a paper and ran away from my house
with little money. What I scribbled on the paper was,
“Please don’t look for me, and take care of yourself.”
“I’m wishing for Aria and Hero-sama’s happiness.”
That day, the man who should have been celebrating his 15th
birthday had disappeared from the Imperial capital while crying.
Translator: Sabishii desu
Editor: Fan Editor
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