Bu ni Mi wo Sasagete Hyaku to Yonen. Elf de Yarinaosu Musha Shugyou Vol 1 Pr

Chapter Prologue

VOLUME 1

Prologue

More than a hundred years have passed since I was born . It’s been a pretty long life, now that I think about it .

I took off the dougi I always wore to reveal a body riddled with wrinkles .

I had really pushed this old decrepit body past its limits .

Looking at my reflection in the dojo’s large mirror, I realized that, now that I looked at it, my body was even more riddled with scars than with wrinkles .

It had been more than a hundred years since I was born . The time I had dedicated to martial arts was almost as long .

It was a body that I had been abusing for almost one hundred years . In my opinion, it did a great job of keeping up without complaint .

…The strongest, huh? I wondered just how many foolish things I had done chasing after those two words .

There wasn’t a day when I did not push my body to its limits . Every day I would send my body to battle, carving scars on scars .

And over time, all of the muscle that I had built disappeared, until all that was left was this body that resembled a dead branch .

However, I’d become even stronger now than the time when I’d had bulging muscles . If only I had understood the effectiveness of technique sooner, I would have aimed for that from the—

Cough .

As I coughed, enough blood came out to make one wonder where exactly it was hiding in such a dried up body .

It was a body that had surpassed one hundred years . Its strength expired, and I collapsed forward while sitting .

… I had contracted a disease . It was a rare disease said to invade the lungs, causing one to cough up blood and eventually leading to death . It wasn’t as if the disease was incurable, but this old body could not endure the necessary treatment .

It was a disease that even my master could not beat . It was no wonder that someone as inexperienced as me could not beat it either .

In his dying moments, my master told me something . He said he regretted that the medicine in his homeland, far past the ends of the world, would have been able to cure the disease .

I see . Even my master, who had taken martial arts to the limit, had regrets in that moment . As I was now, I could truly understand his feelings at the time .

“Fu, Kukuku . ”

Unintentionally, an old man’s laughter was squeezed out along with the blood .

Looking back on it, mine was a life filled with regrets . I couldn’t help but laugh at my own foolishness for realizing that at a time like this . Offering up my body to martial arts… . Forget children—I had never even found a wife .

Without ever even building wealth, I had simply dedicated my body to martial arts .

Without ever even witnessing the accomplishments of my disciple, whom I loved like a daughter, I was at death’s door .

…But I didn’t care about any of that .

I regretted the fact that I had spent all 100 years of my life offering my body to martial arts, and yet been unable to glimpse its summit . Even my master had said that he himself had yet to step into the halfway point . In that case, the place I stood in now, was it a fifth of the way? A tenth?

If only I hadn’t relied on brute strength when I was younger and instead sought to understand martial arts, perhaps I would have been able to train just a little further .

It is often said that life is all about moving forward while piling up regrets . Even if I had lived a long life for a human, it was a life filled with nothing but regret .

I didn’t need a wife . I didn’t need children . I didn’t need money . I didn’t need anything . So I prayed to heaven, please, let me… . Grant me the time . Grant me the time to reach the peak of martial arts!

Even I thought that I looked like a kid throwing a tantrum . But even so, I wanted time .

“MMaster!”

Just as I was praying to the heavens, my beloved disciple ran in, almost breaking the dojo’s doors .

At that moment I lay collapsed on the ground with my coat soaked in blood .

After running to me, she lifted my dried up body as if it were weightless .

All of the tears that she was holding back made her eyes glisten .

“Please don’t go! Please don’t leave me behind, master…!”

A dam broke, and the disciple’s young face overflowed with tears .

I opened my eyes, almost as if the gentle tapping of her lithe fingers had awoken me .

“Master! It’s me, Alma! Do you recognize me!?”

It was my pupil Alma . When she saw me open my eyes, she broke into a smile, even as she continued to cry .

You don’t have to be so loud, you know .

I thought to pat her head, but my body refused to move .

I had taken her in when I was 50, a little girl with no family . Who would have thought that she and I would be together for so long?

When I took her in, she had looked to be about 12 . By the time I was over 60 years old, she had the face of a 15 or 16 year old .

My master was surprised by that, and thought that, if she were human, she would have to be some kind of apparition . However, if you looked at her features, you would understand why she looked so young . She had pointed ears that were just a little too long for a human being . Alma was part of a race called Elves, who enjoyed a long life . Elves grow at a similar pace to humans until they reach the age of 12 . After the age of 12, elves age much more slowly—about ten times more slowly than humans .

I had always thought of her as my own daughter, but, geez . An old man past 100 and a girl of 16—we look like a grandfather and his granddaughter!

“Don’t…cry…Alma… A practitioner of the Shijima style…should not cry so easily . ”

I couldn’t move my hand, but I somehow managed to squeeze out those words .

The smile behind the tears became stronger .

“You’ve regained consciousness…!”

Maybe it was because she felt what little life force I had left from my words, but her words trembled with joy .

Alma had been desperately applying healing magic on me since she walked in, and thanks to that, it appeared that I had recovered enough energy to move my arms . However, I was like a broken vessel . I could feel the life force given to me pouring out from my side . To begin with, this magic was meant to treat injuries . Magic to stop a dying man from obeying the laws of the universe did not exist in this world .

But Alma probably couldn’t accept that . I had heard before from Alma herself that I was like a real father to her . It seemed that those feelings were real . It made me a little happy .

“That’s enough… Stop the magic . The time for me to obey the laws of the world has come . ”

Finally able to move it after all this time, I placed my arm on her hand .

Even though I had recovered a bit, Alma’s face was filled with despair .

“No… . No! Is it not too early to give up yet!? When my training is not complete? Please do not say such selfish things!”

Just like a child throwing a tantrum, Alma refused to listen to my words .

Just like a child throwing a tantrum, Alma refused to listen to my words .

…It wasn’t like I didn’t understand her feelings . The time when my master died, he said something similar about me throwing a huge tantrum, too .

I had already thought this earlier, but dying without being able to see my disciple’s growth was a really sad thing .

In that case, there were things I needed to say to her, as a master of the Shijima style . And as a father .

“Listen well, Alma . These will be my last words . As a father, as a master, these are my last words . Are you ready?”

“…No… No… Don’t go, master . ”

Maybe because she saw that my eyes were tinted with resignation at my own fate, Alma collapsed in tears .

I had little time left . Even if reaching the pinnacle of martial arts was impossible for me, I had to pass on the techniques entrusted to me by my master to the next generation .

I waited for Alma to calm down . Simply explaining them was not enough; I had to pass them on . It would pointless if they were not left behind .

It took some time, but eventually, Alma seemed to calm down . Her teary eyes were locked onto me firmly… . I was happy that I was able to be her master, her father .

Please forgive me for prioritizing passing on the torch of the Shijima style, with the weak ember of life that I have left .

“First, my words as your master, Slava Shijima . ”

Sniffling, she nodded and listened while holding her tongue .

“At this time, Alma, I recognize you as the third master of the Shijima style . You may still be inexperienced, but… I have conveyed everything to you . Work hard and pass on the techniques of the Shijima style… . Alright?”

I heaved a small breath and swallowed back my coughing .

Most likely, this was truly my last shred of strength . There was no way I could speak so well again . Perhaps sensing this, Alma simply nodded firmly while shedding tears .

It really helped that Alma was such a good, reasonable child . With this, I may be able to leave behind some words for her as her father . I desperately fought my ragged breathing and continued .

“Polish… the techniques you have now, Alma . When you gain some insight… You will have fully understood the Shijima style… . I entrust you with the Shijima style, Alma . ”

“…Yes . I understand, master . ”

“When that happens, you will become Alma Shijima… Cough, cough!”

“Master!”

Dammit! It looked like I wouldn’t last much longer . I was such a fool .

Coughing brought me so much pain that I wondered if a hole had opened in my lungs .

There are still things left that I have to convey, you old bag of bones .

“And… From here on are my words as your father, Slava Vesa…!”

“Please stop it! You really will die!”

Where had her usual lovely voice gone? Alma’s voice wavered so much as she shouted that her words were barely comprehensible .

Please don’t say that . In the fifty years that we had spent together, I’d hardly every done anything father-like .

I am sorry that it is so late, but please, let me act like a father for once .

As Alma desperately fought to restrain herself, I placed my hand on top of her head .

As Alma desperately fought to restrain herself, I placed my hand on top of her head .

I didn’t think I had that much strength left in me, but… It seemed that humans could really pull through when it counted .

When I reached out, she did not refuse my bloodstained hand . In my last moments, she silently bit her lips .

“I loved you . I did not have a wife or any children, but I always had your smiling face by my side . Without a doubt, you were my daughter . …Live a long life . You can do whatever you like . Just make sure that, in your long life, you find real happiness . ”

Even I was surprised by how gently I said it .

Alma had been crying all this time, but, for just a moment, her tears seemed to stop .

…Alma, who had lost her parents, and me, her foster father . It was not always easy, but we had a happy life together .

I prayed that my daughter would find a happy home and live a calm, peaceful life .

I had conveyed to her all the things that I had to . As if all my previous regrets were all gone, I was enveloped by and unbelievable sense of fulfillment .

…However, a new regret was born . If having a child was such a happy thing, I should have married at least once . But if I did that, I don’t know if Alma would have been my child . …In that case, perhaps it was better this way .

“Master…? Master…!”

Alma’s voice seemed so distant . I felt my warmth fading as my consciousness began to slip away .
Ahh… It was a good life filled with regrets .

Just as my hand fell from Alma’s head, my consciousness fell into darkness .

…If it were possible, in my next life, I would like to live a life without regrets .

———–

…Just how long ago was it that I thought that?

Before I knew it, I was looking at a man and a woman .

If I had to guess… From their characteristic long, pointed, ears, these two were most likely Elves .

Speaking of Elves, aside from Alma, I only knew a couple of others… Well, to begin with, Elves were a reclusive race . There were many who lived their whole lives without ever leaving the Elven country . I did not know anything except the fact that these two were Elves . Naturally, It was not as though I had any recollection of ever meeting these two before .

“Dear, just now, wasn’t he looking at us?”

“Ah, he was looking at both of us, wasn’t he? … At this age, do you think he understands that we are his parents?”

The two Elves laughed merrily as they peeked at my face .

…How strange . It seemed like these two were laughing while describing my movements .

Wondering if there was a baby next to me, I turned my head and looked around . However, all I could see was a wooden fence . When I put that together with the soft sensation on my back, I realized that I was laying on a bed .

…No, wait a minute . What was this? To begin with, I was supposed to be dead .

So why was I here, sleeping in a place like this? Or rather, wasn’t this bed too small?

“Oh my, he just shook his head . I wonder if he is denying our words . ”

“Don’t be silly . There’s no way that’s possible . And besides, if that were true, Mom would be sad . ”
“Ahaha . You’re right . ”

“Don’t be silly . There’s no way that’s possible . And besides, if that were true, Mom would be sad . ”
“Ahaha . You’re right . ”

The couple looked at each other and laughed .

… . What was this feeling of dread? Something was wrong .

Just what had happened to me? I could think of various possiblities, but the whole thing was a confusing mess .

However, even while I denied it in my head, one possibility came to mind . The possibility was enough to send a chill down my spine .

“Say, is it alright if I hold him?”

“Sure . Go ahead . ”

With a face full of joy, the Elven youth extended his hands towards my armpits .

My gaze shifted as he reached towards me… Impossible . No matter how decrepit I may have been, my body should not have been that light .

No . Rather than “light”… It was small .

“There we go . I’m your daddy!”

Just like that, without any time to resist, my body was lightly lifted upwards .

“Ufufu . Don’t forget about mommy . Right, little Slava? I’m your mommy . ”

It was non-stop chaos . When my name was called among all the chaos, my body stiffened .

“You see, Slava, you’re named after a legendary martial artist! It seems that he was the only person Almsama respected . Grow up to be a splendid person, Slava!”

What did she just say? Did she just say “Almsama”? Slava and Alma . That pairing made my head hurt . Even as I denied it, I still reached the answer I had earlier rejected as completely absurd, but once they called my name the idea came right back into my mind .

Just maybe, I had really… Become this couple’s son!?

“Hmm… . Doesn’t the shape of his ears look like Mommy’s? They’re slender and beautiful . ”

“Oh my . His face looks just like yours, dear . Well, he is our son . I’m sure Slava will be a wonderful child . ”

There was not a single thing that disproved the unbelievable reality before my eyes .

If I had to say, I would say that this was a dream that I was seeing in my last moments, but… No matter what, this was all too vivid .

So then, did that mean that… I had really become this couple’s son?

… So this was the death that awaited a person after they lived their life to the fullest .

My contract with the grim reaper had been cancelled in an unexpected way .

While wrapped in the couple’s arms, my mind simply obeyed the instincts of my childish body, and I was struck by a heavy sleepiness .

Maybe once I opened my eyes again, I would find myself in heaven .

But if—and I mean, if—I was to really be this couple’s son…

This time, I would definitely live a life without regrets .

The peak of martial arts that I once failed to reach… . This time, without fail, I would climb my way there . I solemnly swore it .

VOLUME 1.

Prologue.

More than a hundred years have passed since I was born . It’s been a pretty long life, now that I think about it

I took off the dougi I always wore to reveal a body riddled with wrinkles

I had really pushed this old decrepit body past its limits

Looking at my reflection in the dojo’s large mirror, I realized that, now that I looked at it, my body was even more riddled with scars than with wrinkles

It had been more than a hundred years since I was born . The time I had dedicated to martial arts was almost as long

It was a body that I had been abusing for almost one hundred years . In my opinion, it did a great job of keeping up without complaint

…The strongest, huh? I wondered just how many foolish things I had done chasing after those two words

There wasn’t a day when I did not push my body to its limits . Every day I would send my body to battle, carving scars on scars

And over time, all of the muscle that I had built disappeared, until all that was left was this body that resembled a dead branch

However, I’d become even stronger now than the time when I’d had bulging muscles . If only I had understood the effectiveness of technique sooner, I would have aimed for that from the—.

Cough

As I coughed, enough blood came out to make one wonder where exactly it was hiding in such a dried up body

It was a body that had surpassed one hundred years . Its strength expired, and I collapsed forward while sitting

… I had contracted a disease . It was a rare disease said to invade the lungs, causing one to cough up blood and eventually leading to death . It wasn’t as if the disease was incurable, but this old body could not endure the necessary treatment

It was a disease that even my master could not beat . It was no wonder that someone as inexperienced as me could not beat it either

In his dying moments, my master told me something . He said he regretted that the medicine in his homeland, far past the ends of the world, would have been able to cure the disease

I see . Even my master, who had taken martial arts to the limit, had regrets in that moment . As I was now, I could truly understand his feelings at the time

“Fu, Kukuku . ”.

Unintentionally, an old man’s laughter was squeezed out along with the blood

Looking back on it, mine was a life filled with regrets . I couldn’t help but laugh at my own foolishness for realizing that at a time like this . Offering up my body to martial arts… . Forget children—I had never even found a wife

Without ever even building wealth, I had simply dedicated my body to martial arts

Without ever even witnessing the accomplishments of my disciple, whom I loved like a daughter, I was at death’s door

…But I didn’t care about any of that

I regretted the fact that I had spent all 100 years of my life offering my body to martial arts, and yet been unable to glimpse its summit . Even my master had said that he himself had yet to step into the halfway point . In that case, the place I stood in now, was it a fifth of the way? A tenth?.

If only I hadn’t relied on brute strength when I was younger and instead sought to understand martial arts, perhaps I would have been able to train just a little further

It is often said that life is all about moving forward while piling up regrets . Even if I had lived a long life for a human, it was a life filled with nothing but regret

I didn’t need a wife . I didn’t need children . I didn’t need money . I didn’t need anything . So I prayed to heaven, please, let me… . Grant me the time . Grant me the time to reach the peak of martial arts!.

Even I thought that I looked like a kid throwing a tantrum . But even so, I wanted time

“MMaster!”.

Just as I was praying to the heavens, my beloved disciple ran in, almost breaking the dojo’s doors

At that moment I lay collapsed on the ground with my coat soaked in blood

After running to me, she lifted my dried up body as if it were weightless

All of the tears that she was holding back made her eyes glisten

“Please don’t go! Please don’t leave me behind, master…!”.

A dam broke, and the disciple’s young face overflowed with tears

I opened my eyes, almost as if the gentle tapping of her lithe fingers had awoken me

“Master! It’s me, Alma! Do you recognize me!?”.

It was my pupil Alma . When she saw me open my eyes, she broke into a smile, even as she continued to cry

You don’t have to be so loud, you know

I thought to pat her head, but my body refused to move

I had taken her in when I was 50, a little girl with no family . Who would have thought that she and I would be together for so long?.

When I took her in, she had looked to be about 12 . By the time I was over 60 years old, she had the face of a 15 or 16 year old

My master was surprised by that, and thought that, if she were human, she would have to be some kind of apparition . However, if you looked at her features, you would understand why she looked so young . She had pointed ears that were just a little too long for a human being . Alma was part of a race called Elves, who enjoyed a long life . Elves grow at a similar pace to humans until they reach the age of 12 . After the age of 12, elves age much more slowly—about ten times more slowly than humans

I had always thought of her as my own daughter, but, geez . An old man past 100 and a girl of 16—we look like a grandfather and his granddaughter!.

“Don’t…cry…Alma… A practitioner of the Shijima style…should not cry so easily . ”.

I couldn’t move my hand, but I somehow managed to squeeze out those words

The smile behind the tears became stronger

“You’ve regained consciousness…!”.

Maybe it was because she felt what little life force I had left from my words, but her words trembled with joy

Alma had been desperately applying healing magic on me since she walked in, and thanks to that, it appeared that I had recovered enough energy to move my arms . However, I was like a broken vessel . I could feel the life force given to me pouring out from my side . To begin with, this magic was meant to treat injuries . Magic to stop a dying man from obeying the laws of the universe did not exist in this world

But Alma probably couldn’t accept that . I had heard before from Alma herself that I was like a real father to her . It seemed that those feelings were real . It made me a little happy

“That’s enough… Stop the magic . The time for me to obey the laws of the world has come . ”.

Finally able to move it after all this time, I placed my arm on her hand

Even though I had recovered a bit, Alma’s face was filled with despair

“No… . No! Is it not too early to give up yet!? When my training is not complete? Please do not say such selfish things!”.

Just like a child throwing a tantrum, Alma refused to listen to my words

…It wasn’t like I didn’t understand her feelings . The time when my master died, he said something similar about me throwing a huge tantrum, too

I had already thought this earlier, but dying without being able to see my disciple’s growth was a really sad thing

In that case, there were things I needed to say to her, as a master of the Shijima style . And as a father

“Listen well, Alma . These will be my last words . As a father, as a master, these are my last words . Are you ready?”.

“…No… No… Don’t go, master . ”.

Maybe because she saw that my eyes were tinted with resignation at my own fate, Alma collapsed in tears

I had little time left . Even if reaching the pinnacle of martial arts was impossible for me, I had to pass on the techniques entrusted to me by my master to the next generation

I waited for Alma to calm down . Simply explaining them was not enough; I had to pass them on . It would pointless if they were not left behind

It took some time, but eventually, Alma seemed to calm down . Her teary eyes were locked onto me firmly… . I was happy that I was able to be her master, her father

Please forgive me for prioritizing passing on the torch of the Shijima style, with the weak ember of life that I have left

“First, my words as your master, Slava Shijima . ”.

Sniffling, she nodded and listened while holding her tongue

“At this time, Alma, I recognize you as the third master of the Shijima style . You may still be inexperienced, but… I have conveyed everything to you . Work hard and pass on the techniques of the Shijima style… . Alright?”.

I heaved a small breath and swallowed back my coughing

Most likely, this was truly my last shred of strength . There was no way I could speak so well again . Perhaps sensing this, Alma simply nodded firmly while shedding tears

It really helped that Alma was such a good, reasonable child . With this, I may be able to leave behind some words for her as her father . I desperately fought my ragged breathing and continued

“Polish… the techniques you have now, Alma . When you gain some insight… You will have fully understood the Shijima style… . I entrust you with the Shijima style, Alma . ”.

“…Yes . I understand, master . ”.

“When that happens, you will become Alma Shijima… Cough, cough!”.

“Master!”.

Dammit! It looked like I wouldn’t last much longer . I was such a fool

Coughing brought me so much pain that I wondered if a hole had opened in my lungs

There are still things left that I have to convey, you old bag of bones

“And… From here on are my words as your father, Slava Vesa…!”.

“Please stop it! You really will die!”.

Where had her usual lovely voice gone? Alma’s voice wavered so much as she shouted that her words were barely comprehensible

Please don’t say that . In the fifty years that we had spent together, I’d hardly every done anything father-like

I am sorry that it is so late, but please, let me act like a father for once

As Alma desperately fought to restrain herself, I placed my hand on top of her head

I didn’t think I had that much strength left in me, but… It seemed that humans could really pull through when it counted

When I reached out, she did not refuse my bloodstained hand . In my last moments, she silently bit her lips

“I loved you . I did not have a wife or any children, but I always had your smiling face by my side . Without a doubt, you were my daughter . …Live a long life . You can do whatever you like . Just make sure that, in your long life, you find real happiness . ”.

Even I was surprised by how gently I said it

Alma had been crying all this time, but, for just a moment, her tears seemed to stop

…Alma, who had lost her parents, and me, her foster father . It was not always easy, but we had a happy life together

I prayed that my daughter would find a happy home and live a calm, peaceful life

I had conveyed to her all the things that I had to . As if all my previous regrets were all gone, I was enveloped by and unbelievable sense of fulfillment

…However, a new regret was born . If having a child was such a happy thing, I should have married at least once . But if I did that, I don’t know if Alma would have been my child . …In that case, perhaps it was better this way

“Master…? Master…!”.

Alma’s voice seemed so distant . I felt my warmth fading as my consciousness began to slip away Ahh… It was a good life filled with regrets

Just as my hand fell from Alma’s head, my consciousness fell into darkness

…If it were possible, in my next life, I would like to live a life without regrets

———–.

…Just how long ago was it that I thought that?.

Before I knew it, I was looking at a man and a woman

If I had to guess… From their characteristic long, pointed, ears, these two were most likely Elves

Speaking of Elves, aside from Alma, I only knew a couple of others… Well, to begin with, Elves were a reclusive race . There were many who lived their whole lives without ever leaving the Elven country . I did not know anything except the fact that these two were Elves . Naturally, It was not as though I had any recollection of ever meeting these two before

“Dear, just now, wasn’t he looking at us?”.

“Ah, he was looking at both of us, wasn’t he? … At this age, do you think he understands that we are his parents?”.

The two Elves laughed merrily as they peeked at my face

…How strange . It seemed like these two were laughing while describing my movements

Wondering if there was a baby next to me, I turned my head and looked around . However, all I could see was a wooden fence . When I put that together with the soft sensation on my back, I realized that I was laying on a bed

…No, wait a minute . What was this? To begin with, I was supposed to be dead

So why was I here, sleeping in a place like this? Or rather, wasn’t this bed too small?.

“Oh my, he just shook his head . I wonder if he is denying our words . ”.

“Don’t be silly . There’s no way that’s possible . And besides, if that were true, Mom would be sad . ”. “Ahaha . You’re right . ”.

The couple looked at each other and laughed

… . What was this feeling of dread? Something was wrong

Just what had happened to me? I could think of various possiblities, but the whole thing was a confusing mess

However, even while I denied it in my head, one possibility came to mind . The possibility was enough to send a chill down my spine

“Say, is it alright if I hold him?”.

“Sure . Go ahead . ”.

With a face full of joy, the Elven youth extended his hands towards my armpits

My gaze shifted as he reached towards me… Impossible . No matter how decrepit I may have been, my body should not have been that light

No . Rather than “light”… It was small

“There we go . I’m your daddy!”.

Just like that, without any time to resist, my body was lightly lifted upwards

“Ufufu . Don’t forget about mommy . Right, little Slava? I’m your mommy . ”.

It was non-stop chaos . When my name was called among all the chaos, my body stiffened

“You see, Slava, you’re named after a legendary martial artist! It seems that he was the only person Almsama respected . Grow up to be a splendid person, Slava!”.

What did she just say? Did she just say “Almsama”? Slava and Alma . That pairing made my head hurt . Even as I denied it, I still reached the answer I had earlier rejected as completely absurd, but once they called my name the idea came right back into my mind

Just maybe, I had really… Become this couple’s son!?.

“Hmm… . Doesn’t the shape of his ears look like Mommy’s? They’re slender and beautiful . ”.

“Oh my . His face looks just like yours, dear . Well, he is our son . I’m sure Slava will be a wonderful child . ”.

There was not a single thing that disproved the unbelievable reality before my eyes

If I had to say, I would say that this was a dream that I was seeing in my last moments, but… No matter what, this was all too vivid

So then, did that mean that… I had really become this couple’s son?.

… So this was the death that awaited a person after they lived their life to the fullest

My contract with the grim reaper had been cancelled in an unexpected way

While wrapped in the couple’s arms, my mind simply obeyed the instincts of my childish body, and I was struck by a heavy sleepiness

Maybe once I opened my eyes again, I would find myself in heaven

But if—and I mean, if—I was to really be this couple’s son….

This time, I would definitely live a life without regrets

The peak of martial arts that I once failed to reach… . This time, without fail, I would climb my way there . I solemnly swore it

Chapter end