2nd Rank Has Returned - 2nd Rank Has Returned chapter 299

299 – What I sincerely hope for-2

Death comes with pain running through my chest.

The world is immersed in darkness, and the intuition of life becomes blurred.

For a moment, I felt the accident coming to a halt.

As you can see from the word “Temporary,” Aria is not dead yet. The black Aria who appeared before her eyes glared at the white Aria, showing off her contempt.

“I was watching everything as expected.”

White Aria looked at her black Aria and gave a similarly unyielding look. She thought that there was no reaction at all from the Holy Sword, but she was still watching this situation in this insidious way.

Once it was assimilated, there was no way Baek Aria would not know it.

In her battle with the Demon King, Black Aria poured out all of her own power, and as a result, she was unable to manifest her spiritual body like the Sage or Angela.

Unless she entered her holy sword in this way, there would have been no chance of encountering her until she went to her holy sword’s resting place.

“No one would do this because they wanted to.”

Leo also sacrificed himself to help everyone escape.

Baek Ariado stabbed her in the chest with the holy sword.

Black Ariado, still in her holy sword.

Among the people who have been hurt while weeping, no one has made this choice because they want to.

Black Aria said so and pulled out her holy sword.

Even though I felt disgusted with myself, there was no need to sell me any further at this moment.

It didn’t matter if it was hypocrisy.

It was something that had to be done now.

Black Aria unsheathed her holy sword as if she were extending her final mercy to her seppuku-stricken death row inmate.

“No. “I can’t die now.”

However, contrary to Black Aria’s recognition, White Aria raised her sword to block her attack.

＜…Ha, now I understand. Are you afraid of sacrifice and willing to take an uncertain gamble with fate?＞

Black Aria expressed hatred deep in her heart at White Aria’s reaction. If she had been a stranger, she wouldn’t have treated me with such contempt.

She couldn’t help but hate Arya for making that choice herself.

“Do you think I won’t be afraid or die when I try to fight the Demon King?”

It wasn’t like she was afraid of death.

If she had those feelings, she would have given up the fight a long time ago and run away.

Aria in White came here to find her third way.

Aria of Black was convinced that it was her greed that would bring about the worst destruction.

She was able to say this clearly because she was a faded warrior who had experienced tens and thousands of times in war. The choice to save everyone ultimately presupposes everyone’s sacrifice.

“Nothing is lost. At least in this choice, there are some non-negotiables.”

＜…Do you still think you are a true hero?＞

By assimilating Black Aria’s memories, White Aria also understands the meaning of those words.

Now that it has been established that Leo is Ruben’s reincarnation, it has become clear who the real hero is.

Regardless of his disdain for Aria in White, the Holy Sword did not have the power to do so.

He had already poured out his power beyond the allowable range, and the effects of the Demon King’s surprise attack extended to the spirit body, Black Aria.

With the slight resonance that was created now, he could not demonstrate the same transcendental power as when he went head-to-head with the Demon King.

“I guess that’s true…”

Black Aria felt a bit uncertain about White Aria’s sigh and her answer.

She thought that the reason Baek Aria committed suicide was to ask for her cooperation again.

But Baek Aria, who even stabbed her in the chest, seemed not too shocked by her rejection.

While saying that, Black Aria held her holy sword.

Her choice was nothing more than a gamble that neither humanity nor Leo clearly chose. Even if it was selfish, this choice was more reasonable and stable.

If cut like this, Aria will disappear from this world even if it is not perfect.

If that happens, at least Leonardo will be free from this bondage.

“That won’t work.”

＜…How…＞

Although she had not yet swung her sword, Black Aria felt a strange sensation that she felt from White Aria.

The same phenomenon as when Leo forcibly invaded this place as Raynald.

＜…What kind of trick have you pulled? How can you only die from those wounds?＞

Ariasviel arrived here in a half-dead state.

Even though she was stabbed with a fatal blow while the serious wound to the center of her chest was not treated, her life was not yet on the verge of death.

“Yeah, they wouldn’t have treated them. “I wanted that to happen, so I deliberately stabbed him without saying a word.”

The case is different from back then.

At that time, there were two adults trying to treat Aria’s injuries as best as possible.

But now, it looks like Aria committed suicide for Leo.

There was no way she could have hastily tried to treat her, and in fact, there was no way she could treat her right now.

“If this was a gamble, it was a gamble.”

There are many cases where spirits are used for treatment, but in this case, the weight is different.

This is the first time even Aria has succeeded in using the magic trick that instantly restores organs by substituting spirit mana for divinity even when in a state of suspended animation.

＜…I was planning on dying if I failed.＞

I understood the idea right away as it was the same aria.

At least, if she couldn’t escape from this place on her own, she was planning on committing suicide just like Black Aria was trying to do.

Black Aria, who understood such intentions, unconsciously toned down her murderousness. Nevertheless, the hostility was still fierce in her eyes.

“But I tried not to die. “After seeing you, those feelings became clear.”

After meeting her Black Aria again, her confused feelings were somewhat resolved.

In order to clarify the guilt and responsibility he felt now, Ariasviel attempted this extreme choice.

“Leo ‘asked’ me not to die, so I can’t disobey him.”

The word request stimulated Black Aria.

A provocation that emphasizes that Ariasviel dying now would be an insult to Leo.

There were no exceptions whether it was white or black.

＜…Do you think I will cooperate with this cheap provocation?＞

That is why Black Aria had no choice but to be displeased.

Even if there was no hostility, physiologically, there was no choice but to despise White Aria and Black Aria.

“I didn’t say that to you at all.”

The reason Aria came to her holy sword was not just to see her black Aria.

If you think about it, Ariasviel chose to commit suicide in order to meet ‘him’.

Black Aria also tried to find Leo’s spirit several times. She thought that if the curse of instant death applied to Leo as well, it might be possible for her to come here, if only for a moment.

But she couldn’t do it.

The influence of the Holy Prohibition was at its peak on Leo.

The Demon King was now coveting even the realm of God, so the assumption that Leo, the vessel of immortality, would die was wrong.

“…At least it might be possible to convey it.”

Still, Ariasviel in white could not give up hope.

Even though it was a reckless act, it was good.

As of now, the actions that Aria can do can only be carried out if she trusts Leo.

“I will save you no matter what! “I will save you somehow, so just wait!”

＜…Ha.＞

Black Aria let out a sigh at that cry, as if she was frustrated.

“Don’t lose to the devil! “I will win at any cost!!”

Nevertheless, Baek Aria did not stop and continued her shouting. As she used her stomach and chest to fade away in the world inside the holy sword, she screamed his name loudly until she heard Leo.

[…Ah…Lia…]

What soon emerged was Leo in a black shape.

As if responding to Ariaspil’s call, Leonardo also appeared on the Holy Sword in a shadow-like form.

“…Leo…!”

[I’m sure… I heard it. So…]

Chaaa!!

Black Ariasviel cut down and stabbed that shadow with the holy sword without hesitation.

“What is this…!”

Leonardo, who was pierced by the holy sword, immediately bursts into laughter.

[Did you get caught? It was unfortunate.]

“The devil…!”

The Demon King appeared here in the form of Leo’s soul.

Even though it is weakened, I never thought that the spirit of the Demon King would appear in this place overflowing with divinity.

[Ahahahahaha! It is indeed a good vessel. Even the holy sword is completely fooled…]

It was a short-lived slaughter, and no matter how demonic he was, there was no way he could deal with Aria in the realm of this holy sword.

It was nothing more than pressure to provoke and show that the four men were playing tricks on him.

＜…This is the worst. As expected, nothing goes as expected.＞

Soon, Black Aria’s gaze turned to White Aria.

Contrary to White Aria’s thoughts, the situation was heading towards the worst as Black Aria said.

The provocation just now was effective enough to make me doubt whether it would be right to choose sacrifice even now.

The black Aria rushed at her at lightning speed. Even though she thought her attack would not work, the white Aria reflexively drew her sword and defended herself.

Kaang!!

That judgment was not wrong as a battle.

Unlike in Leo’s time, Black Aria exploded with Aria’s holy sword and friction sounds.

Even though Black Aria was already half dead, she had set up a way to cut her down.

“Give up yet…!”

Kaang!! A metallic sound.

“The Holy Sword with bare arms…!”

Blocking White Aria’s holy sword with her bare arm, Black Aria simultaneously struck multiple sword strikes with only her divinity remaining in the path.

“…This…!”

Ariaspil in white just disappeared.

＜…I might regret it…＞

She was briefly overcome with regret over her own impulsive choice. Even though she was convinced by what she had just seen of the Demon Lord that at least this choice was not rational, she proceeded to follow her path as her sword pleased.

“Aria.”

At that call, Black Aria looked behind her.

She thought it was the devil and tried to attack her, but soon she instinctively knew.

The judgment of Aria in white was not wrong.

“Thank you.”

Leo’s thoughts disappear leaving behind those words.

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She briefly pursed her lips and disappeared.

“Leo…”

Black Aria immediately sat down.

“…Why…Why are you thanking me…?”

Although she thanked her again and again, Aria, unable to fully convey her feelings, sobbed on the spot.

“…You just need to be happy…!”

I hope he forgets.

***

“Aria!!”

Soon Aria in white opened her eyes.

“…Am…Am I alive?”

Aria couldn’t help but feel embarrassed.

She clearly thought that she had been killed by Black Aria, but instead of dying, she was in a healthier state than before she fell.

Although she had hoped for a faster recovery by stabbing her with the holy sword, the scene unfolding before her eyes did not go as expected.

[…Are you asking that now? If it’s a miracle, it’s a miracle.]

It may have seemed sarcastic, but it would have been most appropriate to express the current situation that way.

{…I can’t believe my body healed so quickly…}

All the seriously injured and seriously ill patients here regained their vitality just by being by Aria’s side.

“…Aryan warrior…! “On the back of my hand…!”

Even if it wasn’t Lumine’s words, Aria also felt it.

There were patterns and letters engraved on the back of her hand. The power amplified by the current divine power was there.

[Insert the Holy Sword into the Holy Sword’s mortuary as promised on the day you turn 20.]

Because it was a type of sacred technique that Leo was familiar with.

“…Same as Leo. “The content is different.”

A gold item that enhances one’s power.

At the same time, it was a condition that Black Aria offered to White Aria for cooperation.