The Hero’s Brother Is Bound To Be Depressed - Chapter 438



439 – Flytrap

“I think I finally realized what paradise is.”

Ellie and I nodded to Raelan’s words. I completely realized what Runnerbit meant by the term “the end of the world.” Paradise is a place where the ideal ending I dream of exists. A place that can literally be the end point of life for anyone.

“But my lord doesn’t seem to have any particular attachment to paradise.”

Ignoring Raelan, who gave me a wry smile, I took out the citizenship from my pocket. As Spector said, there were various manuals for citizenship that allowed free access to paradise. Among them, of course, was an explanation of how to escape from paradise and head to the fifth floor of the labyrinth.

“They said that if you want to go to the 5th floor, you have to apply on the 5th floor of the building where you received your citizenship.”

“Are you planning to go straight away?”

“I don’t plan on wasting my time in a place like this.”

The moment I spent with Luna, Roy, and Rossi was a happy moment without any sense of discomfort. It was the closest thing to the ending I dreamed of, but no matter how happy I was, the fact that it was all a lie still remained.

Because the thorn that was deeply embedded in my heart and boasted of its presence remained the same.

The only person who could get rid of this was Luna. But Luna in Paradise cannot do that. Because she lives happily in paradise with her two children and her loving husband. She can’t crush my heart or blame me.

So, this is not paradise for me. Even the name paradise would be a waste if there wasn’t a shortcut that takes you straight to the 10th floor.

“Then go right away. “I don’t think anyone will come anymore.”

I agreed with Raelan’s words and turned around to head to the fountain, when I heard the sound of someone running hurriedly from behind. Looking over his shoulder, it was Lamine.

“… “I didn’t know you would come.”

When Raelan spoke as if he was surprised, Lamine, who had calmed down his rough breathing, shrugged his shoulders and answered.

“Because I know it’s fake anyway. No matter how good it is, if Ross doesn’t save the world, paradise will end. “There is no reason to stay any longer.”

At those words, the good-natured Raelan twitched one corner of his mouth and said.

“Are you not planning on heading to the 5th floor together for Ross?”

“… “Wouldn’t it be possible to help enough outside the labyrinth?”

Raelan touched my forearm and whispered softly.

“That’s contradictory. “Isn’t that right?”

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“… This story is already over. Lamine promised to stay with us until the 4th floor.”

I had no intention of dragging someone by force. Lamine also suffered serious injuries on the 4th floor. She could have lost her life, as she feared. In this situation, asking to go to the 5th floor together was no different from a threat. She didn’t want to let Rakar’s older sister die in an unnecessary place.

Lamine gave me a grateful look. I pushed Raelan, who was muttering something dissatisfied, and walked towards the fountain.

***

I returned to the building where I received my citizenship and climbed the stairs. As I passed the third floor where Specter was located and headed to the fourth floor, the spring season filled with the scent of flowers formed a layer. While Ellie and Lamine paused for a moment and looked blankly at the cherry blossom petals, Raelan sneakily came next to me.

“Hey, my lord. Have you ever realized what the essence of paradise is?”

I looked at Raelan, rubbing his eyebrows, wondering what he was going to say again, and the corners of his mouth stretched out like a snake.

“The inhabitants of paradise who greeted us included monsters and men and women who had reached the state of transcendence. however… “There were no children.”

Come to think of it, I never met a child while walking. When she became interested and looked at Raelan, Raelan must have read my eyes and the corner of her mouth twitched.

“Because everything is at home, the inhabitants of paradise do not need to have children themselves. “Why fight against the odds when you can create a perfect child, not knowing what kind of child will come out?”

Only then did I realize the essence of paradise that Raelan was talking about.

“… It’s a hell of a fly. With all that paradise has to offer, I am slowly dying here without even thinking about climbing into the labyrinth. “She won’t be able to escape, she won’t be able to leave behind anything of herself, and she will melt away into paradise.”

“That is why paradise can be the end point of all worlds. Since the happiness of tomorrow continues endlessly, everyone is foolishly living here without any purpose, forgetting about the death that will come someday. Under the illusion that he had reached the highest possible destination. “The Lord of Paradise is dying slowly in sweet happiness.”

Even if the essence is fake, paradise is a place where everything can come true, and where fakes can become real if you put your mind to it. Paradise, Eclipse is a very pure way to stop the challenger in the labyrinth.

“Honestly, I’m glad. Once you leave the labyrinth, I planned to secretly kill those who know your identity, even if it takes time. But, well, now I’m stuck in paradise for the rest of my life and I won’t ever think of getting out of the labyrinth. One annoying thing is gone. Hehehe.”

I walked up the stairs with a bitter smile. Ellie and Lamine, who came to their senses, followed Raelan. The 5th floor was like an exhibition hall made of gray-white marble. Instead of drawings, the entire wall was filled with paper with numerous letters written on it.

As I got closer and checked the wall, I could see that it was a manual for something. While Ellie was staring blankly at the manual called [Ultra-Small Space-Time Overlap Magic], I approached the cow-like monster who was sitting at the orange desk looking at the book upside down.

It didn’t seem like he was reading a book, but he didn’t seem to notice me at all even when I walked right in front of the desk. He didn’t seem to notice me clearing his throat, so I just said hello.

“… hello.”

“Ugh! be surprised No, are you really a guest on the 5th floor?”

The cow, who had a strange way of speaking, was startled and took out a pair of glasses from her desk drawer and put them on. The cow, who was quietly looking at me and her companions, let out her snort and muttered to herself, nodding her head.

“Aha, you’ve come to the wrong place. There is absolutely no reason for people who received official citizenship an hour ago to come to the 5th floor. Kayu almost misunderstood. I recommend that everyone read the citizenship manual carefully. “From the 7th floor onwards, there are places where you can die if you enter incorrectly.”

The cow tried to read the book again, but realized that it was upside down, so this time it rotated the book 90 degrees to the side. I was scratching my head and tapping my hand on the desk.

“I came here because I wanted to head to the 5th floor of the labyrinth.”

Buuk – The cow that tore the book in half looked at me with a surprised face and shouted.

“What, what?! “You came here saying you’re going to the 5th floor?”

“… yes. “The manual says to go here.”

“No, that’s true, but… You received formal citizenship, right? Don’t you know that you can enjoy everything in paradise? “There is no reason to climb the labyrinth anymore!”

Raelan spoke with an irritated face to the cow, which kept snorting in excitement.

“Why don’t you just shut up and explain how to get to the 5th floor of the labyrinth? “I think that’s the only thing given to you, the insignificant person.”

“Not you! I am Kayuyeyu, in charge of the Paradise Manual on the 5th floor! And how much work I do!”

When Kayu took out a manual and started to explain her job, I urgently raised my hand to stop her and said,

“I’m sorry, but I’m in a hurry. “I would appreciate it if you could first explain how to get to the 5th floor of the labyrinth.”

Kayu snorted, nodded and took out a manual from another drawer.

“Let’s see, the way to enter the 5th floor of the labyrinth is to surrender your citizenship. However, if you surrender your citizenship, you will never be able to enter paradise again. All the knowledge I gained in paradise will disappear from my mind. Whether you are a formal customer or an illegal customer, it is all the same. Are you still going to go to the 5th floor?”

“yes.”

Kayu was startled by the immediate answer without hesitation, snorted, and scratched the base of the horn.

“… That’s right. I was surprised because it was the first time I had a guest who didn’t like paradise in less than a day. Then he will fill out an application form to qualify for entry to the 5th floor.”

Saying that, Kayu looked at the torn book, then gently put the torn page in her mouth and muttered. As we watched, Kayu tilted her head and said:

“Why are you looking at Kayu?”

“… You said you would fill out the application form. “Isn’t that what you need to go to the 5th floor?”

Kayu, who blinked at my question, tapped her horn and said,

“Oh my, my explanation wasn’t enough. There is a grace period to receive citizenship and return it. That means you can only fill out the application after 7 days.”

“… yes?”

“I encourage you to realize the charm of paradise during the 7-day grace period and not regret your hasty decision! “After a few days, everyone will realize what a stupid idea it was to head to the 5th floor and be thankful!”

Raelan sighed as Kayu gently brought the paper to her mouth again, then turned and said to me.

“What does it mean? “The intention is probably to keep you addicted to the sweetness of paradise and prevent you from going up to the fifth floor.”

Nodding my head to Raelan’s words, I asked Kayu out of curiosity.

“… “Isn’t there a faster way?”

“No! These are the rules of paradise. I thought I would just relax and stay for a few days. Then you will be able to realize the beauty of paradise!”