I Became the Companion of the Gods

53 – EP.15 Night Battle -5

It’s hazy.

It is the sensation that the body is floating in the air. It feels like being submerged in water.

But it wasn’t cold. It was because the soft energy around me was wrapping my body like a warm blanket.

Where the hell is this place? Lastly, only the memories of getting together with Shinsoo remained in my head.

Is this the afterlife that we have only heard about?

“It’s difficult to think that he really died, human young man.”

“Huh?”

I heard a familiar voice from behind, and when I turned around, the Shinsoo I had seen stood there with the smile of a benevolent grandfather.

The divine beast Kirin that I came across when I dreamed of becoming Miho once.

It was the Shinsoo who asked me to protect Miho.

“Oh, sorry. I couldn’t even keep my request and died first.”

“Don’t say anything that doesn’t even sound like that.”

“But it was pierced by a big horn. I don’t know about divine beasts, but humans will surely die.”

“Don’t worry. Your pierced body is now alive and well.”

“Huh? Is that true…?”

“Ah, just before you were about to die, a fox appeared and saved you.”

“Miho is… ….”

You woke up late.

It was said that he could smell me from a distance of more than 10km, so it wasn’t too unreliable.

It’s surprising that he came to me just at the right moment when he was lost between death and near death.

“I’m relieved to hear you’re alive.”

“I’m glad you finally trusted me.”

“By the way, did you come to see me this time because of a fisherman? Do you want to show Miho-related dreams again?”

“I didn’t come here for that kind of business this time.”

“Then what?”

“I’m here to sign a contract with you.”

“Uh uh…. I’m sorry, but are you old? No matter how wide my taste range is, the elderly are a bit…. Besides, I am also heteros*xual.”

“Yeki! Hey!! I don’t even have that hobby!!”

“Yeah, but you just came to sign a contract….”

“It’s not a contract for companionship, it’s a provisional contract!! Who said they came because they wanted to be your companion!!”

“Ah, ahahahaha!! Sorry for the misunderstanding!”

It’s been less than a day since I signed a temporary contract with Bicon, but I forgot that it was a temporary contract.

This is embarrassing.

“But why do you suddenly want to sign a temporary contract with me?”

“You think you know the best?”

“Because I am weak.”

“Yes, I asked you to protect the fox, but unfortunately you are ridiculously weak.”

“You seem to have made a shameless request, so are you willing to share your strength right now?”

“You seem to have forgotten how to speak nicely.”

“hahahaha, sorry. Even though I am aware that I am weak, hearing it myself makes me angry and upset.”

“I see. I’m sorry for being too direct. But don’t be too depressed about your weakness. You have human limitations, so it can’t be helped.”

There is an unavoidable difference between humans and gods.

In this battle, I felt that fact even more keenly.

To put it bluntly, even Do-cheol, whom he barely defeated, was able to kill because of the power of Yata and Baina.

If I had been alone, I would have been killed without doing anything.

“Anyway, I came to you again to bridge the gap.”

“You mean to give strength through a provisional contract?”

“Yes, I intend to give you a part of my ability, but I can’t give it with my bare mouth. Are you aware of it?”

“Of course.”

It is said that the guy I met before also got a part of his ability instead of giving his precious one.

So, in order to gain power from a Shinsoo, it would be natural for me to pay the corresponding price.

“But, if possible, I will ask for a price that does not affect my followers.”

“Don’t worry about that, I’m only going to get the price from you.”

“Then I feel relieved. So, can you tell me the ability you will give me?”

“Ah, I intend to lend you the power of kite.”

“Yeon(緣) ability? What is it?”

“It is the ability to create another link with the divine beasts who have signed a contract with you.”

“Um… …. I’m sorry, but honestly, I’m not sure what you’re talking about.”

“To put it simply, you will be able to borrow some of your abilities from your companion Shinsoo.”

In other words, you can create illusions like Miho, or see the future like Yata?

If that’s true, it’s a very unconventional ability.

If I can borrow the power of divine beasts, I will never yield in a fight with other divine beasts.

“However, it is only part of my ability. The very act of putting the power of a divine beast in the fragile body of a human being is very reckless.”

“It’s okay, even with weakened abilities.”

Ever since the birth of companion divine beasts, there is something that has been steadily researched.

That’s how I can make the most of my followers’ abilities.

Since I couldn’t help them directly, I wanted to help them, even theoretically.

That’s why I’ve been thinking about and researching my abilities in various ways every time.

However, no matter how much I devise and explore, the power of the divine beasts always seemed to easily surpass my thoughts.

In particular, since Yata looks at the future like a cheat key and envisions how to use her, the meaning of research is lost.

However, if I can use their weakened abilities, my research will definitely shine.

“I rather like it!!”

“That’s right. I’m glad if you liked the terms I offered.”

“Then can you tell me what the price I will have to pay?”

“Well, before I tell you the cost, there’s one thing I need to tell you.”

“What is it?”

“The price I will offer from now on may be a very lethal condition for humans, but does it matter?”

Even if it is part of it, the price is inevitably high as it is acquiring the ability of a divine beast.

Moreover, I nailed it in advance that I couldn’t give the most precious things in return.

Then the only thing I could offer in return was my body.

Grandpa Kirin must be concerned about that, saying that it doesn’t matter if he refuses in any case.

But through this fight, I learned to the bone.

There is absolutely no fight without a price, and how selfish it was to refuse to give my life to kill an enemy…….

These were the facts I came to know while working with the determination to die.

That’s why it’s still the same now, it’s okay to take it with you. I will give up my body

If only the day could come to live peacefully with my companion divine beasts, my body…… I will sacrifice myself.

“The resolution has already been made.”

“Okay, then the price you have to pay is…….”

***

“Strong, strong morning!”

As soon as I wake up from my dream, I jump up from my bed.

I heard from a giraffe in a dream that I was alive.

If so, my followers must be worried and looking forward to my awakening.

In order to alleviate some of the worries of such divine beings, I somewhat forcibly stood up.

Just…….

“There is no one… ?”

My expectations were completely wrong.

…… No, it doesn’t seem to have gone completely wrong.

A faint, regular breathing sound coming from the left. When I turned my head, Tia was sleeping soundly with her left arm gripped tightly.

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Looking at the pale red swelling around her eyes, she seems to have fallen asleep exhausted from crying.

If Tia had any reason to cry……. There was only me.

“I’m sorry, Tia.”

Stroking the sleeping girl’s head with her right hand.

Tia’s hair is tangled here and there. She must have been so sad that she couldn’t even properly groom herself…….

When he wakes up, I should properly apologize and comfort him.

“It’s a strong and strong morning, my dear.”

“This voice…. Hop in? Hop in! Fine… ah?”

I was more than happy at any moment to be reunited with her alive and well.

I immediately became excited and smiled without knowing it, but the smile that came out as soon as I saw her condition was gone again.

A swollen face. I could tell that there were bluish bruises here and there, not because she cried, but because she was beaten.

“Gwa, are you okay? How did this happen? Could it be that I didn’t finish Tao-cheol properly?!”

“Ahahahaha, don’t worry! Well done nanggun knocked it down And my face was beaten for putting Nanggun in danger of dying.”

“That’s too harsh. Shall I say something to Miho?”

“Don’t do that. Not only the fox, but also Cor and Tia scolded me for my mistake. See the wound here? These are the scars from Tia.”

“Until Tia… ….”

I understand everyone’s feelings.

Even I might go crazy if someone else secretly took someone important to me and brought me to a dying state.

But did Yata need to be hit this far?

There was a good reason for her choice…….

In order to erase the future where everyone had to face death, Yata only made the best choice.

Her achievements deserve praise, but what she got back was the scolding of the other animals.

“Now that I have confirmed that you are all right, I will stop and go. Because I was ordered by the fox to forbid my approach to Nanggun. I have to follow you to restore the relationship.”

“Wait a minute, Yata.”

I grabbed Yata’s cheek as if to caress her as she tried to get up from her seat.

Because I have to acknowledge her hard work. Because she has to congratulate her for doing her best.

And most of all, I have to apologize to her.

“Thank you. And I’m sorry I didn’t keep my promise.”

“Ah, that’s fine! Let me tell you one hidden thing about him…….”

“I know. Did you get caught by Do-chul on purpose? Knowing that I will not abandon you.”

“…… Why do you think so?”

“If you were a normal Yata, you would have tried to save me nicely instead of sacrificing yourself instead. Even so, the catch was that I had to defeat Do-cheol myself to be able to go to the future you wished for. Am I right?”

“No way, I thought I knew everything… ….”

“Because I am a companion. When everyone can’t understand you, I understand you as much as I do.”

“Do you understand me…?”

“Yes, no matter what happens, I’ll understand. So, Yata, you don’t have to work alone from now on…”

“hahahaha, that’s too much…. If you say that, even if you want to laugh, you won’t be able to laugh… !!”

Drip-tuk Crow’s tears start to fall on the floor little by little.

Yata, who had always shown only a mischievous smile, was crying for the first time.

The feeling of sadness that Yata couldn’t stand to the point that her tear ducts overflowed. It was enough.

Because it was she who suffered the most during this fight, not me.

“Nanggun! I am… !! Ugh… !! hehehe!!”

“Thank you. For always working hard for me.”

Is it really a good thing to be able to see the future? At least I don’t think so.

If there is a future that can be told to everyone, there is also a future that is not.

If it is said that not speaking leads to a good future, then those who have to keep quiet will surely suffer.

The agony of being on the sidelines of having to keep silent and watch even though a precious person is suffering.

Even though she wanted to help, the situation where she couldn’t help must have made her difficult and painful all along.

I would have wanted to help more than anyone else, but I couldn’t do that for the sake of the future.

If I hadn’t known anything, I would have at least settled for the present.

But Yata’s ability and fate did not allow that.

The fate of Yata must have been constantly threatening to show a terrible ending and sacrifice the present self.

Even though he endures such pain, Yata’s efforts are not even acknowledged by others.

A pitiful crow who must be hated by everyone because he knows the future.

“Huh, keuheugh, uheugh!!”

“It’s okay, I know as much as I can. How much you’ve suffered, how hard you’ve worked. I know it all, and I will never forget it.”

“Nanggun… !!”

Unable to control his overflowing sadness, Yata finally steals my lips from him.

The sad crow’s childishness. Decided to accept everything. And hug her body.

The warm warmth of Yata and her nature start to remind me of the first time I met her.

Our first meeting was bizarre. Doesn’t he suddenly call me ‘Nanggun’, doesn’t he take my lips away, doesn’t he fight like crazy with a fox…….

I was just confused.

However, I came to a realization while advancing to the future with Yata. How sincere and loving her devotion is.

So, if Yata knows, she does.

The fact that I think of her as much as she thinks of me…….

With such feelings in mind, I hugged her even tighter.

***

“Are you calmed down now?”

“Yes…. Thank you, Nang-kun.”

“Say something.”

After a long time of comfort and affection from her, Yata did not stop growing her cheeks.

To that extent, it means that she is happy for her present moment.

Thinking that way made my heart feel proud as well, and I also naturally smiled.

“I’ll stop going soon.”

“Huh? Wouldn’t it be okay to stay longer?”

“No, the other kids are coming back. I look like this…… I don’t want to be seen by anyone other than Nanggun.”

“I see…. Then there is nothing you can do.”

“Yes, so hurry up and wash it off with hot spring water. Nanggun should take good care of himself for a while too?”

“Yes.”

“Oops! And the current state of the army. You’d better tell everything, not hide it from everyone! Suffer!!”

“Ah… ! Yata, wait!”

Yata leaves as if he ran away, leaving only the last advice.

I had to just watch Yata’s back as he was getting farther and farther away.

Because Yata’s shoulders were shaking….

I could be sure that if I caught it, the dam of tears built up by Yata would collapse again. So, she couldn’t do anything to catch her.

“Ehh…”

Anyway, you knew everything. It would be weird not knowing what to do.

My status now…….

Blink your left eye. Try sniffing his nose. Lick your lips lightly. Stick your finger in his left ear. Finally, I try to open and close his left hand.

After going through a series of movements, my impression was unfortunately that there was only one dry conclusion…….

Just ‘I can’t feel anything.’ Was