I Became a Leader in a Wretched Prison - Chapter 131

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Chapter 131

 

“…Why are you so selfish until the very end? People?”

 

Mama disappeared without a sound. Like burnt ash that could no longer be original. As if her very existence vanished forever.

 

The Girl watched that sight without even closing her eyes.

 

“…Among all the people you’ve seen in your life.”

 

A tightly clenched fist. Her nails dug in and blood flowed down from her hand.

 

“You’re the most selfish.”

 

Those words replaced her tears.

 

Helios just stared at her expression that was drying up because she couldn’t even cry.

 

The Girl wiped her face.

 

“…The things you want, hah. There are so damn many.”

 

Mama completely disappeared before her eyes.

 

Only the Girl and Helios watching over her remained in the Pure White Space.

 

Rummmmmble!

 

As soon as Mama disappeared, the space vibrated.

 

Helios felt like this Rift was screaming its last scream.

 

“I won’t grant them. I absolutely won’t grant them.”

 

Those words sounded like the opposite.

 

They sounded like ‘I’ll grant anything.’

 

The Girl stared at the Rift that still had demonic power left even after swallowing Mama.

 

“…When we meet again in Hell, be prepared.”

 

When the Girl reached out her hand, Mint-colored Light flowing from somewhere enveloped her.

 

“…Stupid person. What am I supposed to do with you leaving me something like this. I should just use it for survival.”

 

The Girl gritted her teeth and tore through space to leave.

 

Helios tried to follow the Girl, but his body wouldn’t move.

 

― You saw everything?

 

Helios turned his head.

 

There was Mama, who had been standing in front of the Girl just moments ago. No, who had only half her body, smiling brightly.

 

The difference was that her body was intact.

 

And she was in a translucent state like Helios.

 

― At that time, I had already become one with the Rift. No matter what I did, I was doomed to not survive.

 

“….”

 

― When the Rifts merged, it was terrifying. I was like ‘Oh my, how scary.’ It ate something so tremendously powerful, and our Little Daughter saved everyone from its rampage.

 

“….”

 

― Isn’t she cool? Like a Hero?

 

The Middle-aged Woman grinned and cupped her chin in her hands in a way that didn’t match her age.

 

― She’s pretty too, and strong. Kind and pure-hearted~.

 

“….”

 

― No matter what man you bring from anywhere in the world, she won’t be satisfied~.

 

Kind and good-hearted? He couldn’t say that even as empty words.

 

‘Strong and pretty though….’

 

He’d acknowledge that. Helios looked at the woman making a fuss in front of him with a complicated expression.

 

“Who are you?”

 

Since he had already seen all of this scene, he wasn’t asking for her name.

 

Why on earth, for what reason was she there, and how could someone who was already dead be here – that would be more appropriate to ask.

 

Mama’s soul grinned wickedly.

 

― Your future mother-in-law?

 

“…What?”

 

She giggled for quite a while as if Helios’s dumbfounded expression was amusing.

 

Meanwhile, the white space was gradually shrinking.

 

Very little by little.

 

― It’s a strong lingering attachment. Let’s say it’s someone’s Kia Trace that parasitized this Tower because there was something I wanted to convey?

 

Mama patted Helios’s shoulder.

 

“I understand. It’s difficult, but I roughly get it. However, whatever you wanted to convey, the person you wanted to tell it to isn’t me, is it?”

 

As someone who had seen this memory, it was something he naturally had to say.

 

There must have been someone else who wanted to see Mama.

 

Mama too must have had someone else she wanted to see, not him.

 

― Sharp. Ah, no. Is that an obvious deduction?

 

Mama shrugged her shoulders.

 

― It’s fine. I’ve achieved what I wanted in my own way.

 

It was an incomprehensible story. Even though she must have known that Helios was staring at her observantly, she was relaxed.

 

― By the way, the protagonist of this space is my daughter. You’ll be leaving soon. Ah! Be careful of the sword trying to kill you.

 

“….”

 

― Don’t forget the meaning of why I deliberately showed you this, handsome young man.

 

“…Yes?”

 

― You’re my daughter’s new precious person, aren’t you? Perhaps, even more than me?

 

What was she talking about? That couldn’t be possible.

 

Helios inwardly denied Mama’s words, yet.

 

― Oh my, look at you turning red? Our Little One liked pure types, I see?

 

“….”

 

― Right, I knew That Guy Hades wouldn’t work out.

 

His face turned red from his helplessly fluttering heart. Even so, he felt annoyed at the mention of the name ‘Hades’.

 

“That bird Hades, no. What the hell does That Guy do?”

 

― Oh my. Jealousy? But that’s not what you’re curious about.

 

“….”

 

― By the way, there’s not much time left?

 

Mama’s eyes gazed at him intently.

 

“Does Master think of that person as important? No… has she ever liked him?”

 

― Look at this. Such a straightforward question is making even my face burn with embarrassment?

 

“…Just give me an answer.”

 

When Helios hesitated but shamelessly pressed on, Mama giggled.

 

An answer followed after her laughter.

 

― Well now. If he were someone who felt relief knowing there was another person like himself in the world. He might have liked it, right? I hoped for that too.

 

“….”

 

― From what I could see, it could have become love. Lo-ve. What a beautiful story! Ohoho.

 

“….”

 

― If camaraderie blooming within hatred could someday become love, that is.

 

Helios felt anger rising within him.

 

“Anger is just anger. Hatred is just hatred. How is that love? Lo, love is! Em, embracing someone!”

 

― My goodness. How innocent!

 

Helios buried his face in his hands, his face bright red. What had he been babbling about to someone without substance?

 

― Yes, that’s right. Love is like that.

 

Pat pat. A hand settled on top of his head. That touch somehow resembled his Master’s.

 

― With Hades, it was… ultimately a question of whether it could be possible. Something that might have happened if that child hadn’t changed after meeting me, perhaps.

 

When he looked up, Mama was already floating in the empty air, close enough to stroke his head.

 

― So I think the same way. I hope my daughter. Meets someone kind and humane.

 

“….”

 

― It would be even better if he’s a little weak. Men who are too upright are boring too.

 

He stared at her blankly before slowly opening his mouth.

 

“…Will Master have a chance to see you?”

 

― Unfortunately, no.

 

“….”

 

― This was the first and last opportunity.

 

Helios felt a sense of guilt.

 

― So, I took a gamble, Young Man.

 

He felt responsible for what he had taken away. Even though Helios hadn’t wanted to take it.

 

At the end, that soul with gentle eyes smiled, lifting the corners of her mouth.

 

― Our Little One.

 

It was a voice filled with longing.

 

― Is absolutely not a weak child. But, being firm and strong isn’t always good. Right?

 

Mama’s form looked at him, then spoke seriously.

 

― Next time, make sure to call me Mother-in-law.

 

“…What do you mean.”

 

― There should be a proper title to use when you visit my grave, shouldn’t there?

 

Helios froze.

 

At those words acknowledging death, he finally realized again that what he had just witnessed was Mama’s death.

 

But how could she be so detached about it?

 

― Good luck, Young Man.

 

Mama gently waved her hand.

 

― Loving my daughter will be twice as hard as it is for ordinary people. But having that love returned to you. That will be about a thousand times harder.

 

“….”

 

― Don’t make me regret what I’ve shown you~

 

With those final, cryptic words, Mama’s form and the space around them gradually began to fade.

 

Helios watched the disappearing space and recalled one last thing.

 

The final image of the girl who had called out “Mama” so faintly.

 

That hollow, empty expression—the girl’s face he had seen last wouldn’t leave his mind.

 

And just before leaving this place, that face gradually becoming detached. Though more immature than he remembered.

 

“Disciple.”

 

It was the same as his Master’s face.

 

Helios slowly closed his eyes.

 

…So this is how you became who you are.

 

* * *

 

‘Is this reality?’

 

When he slowly opened his eyes, he saw a familiar wall. It was the wall he had seen when he first entered the 90th Floor with Master.

 

His senses gradually returned.

 

Even so, Helios felt something rushing toward him and moved quickly.

 

Clang!

 

― Ah! Be careful of the sword that seeks to kill you.

 

It was a sharp attack. Had he not dodged it, it would have grazed a vital spot.

 

Was this the attack Mama had warned him about?

 

Helios had barely finished that thought when his face contorted in shock.

 

‘This is….’

 

Because what had attacked him was a very familiar disc!

 

“What on earth are you doing, Master?”

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