assistirfilmes Chapter 157
Chapter 157
Finally, I had called Pawra's name, completing the list of every deity who had shown a fixation on me.
As the words left my mouth, my heart pounded so violently that I couldn’t help but wonder if this was really the right thing to do.
The worry about how I’d handle everything moving forward was overwhelming.
“...Raydan, you look worried,” Pawra said, smiling at me.
A moment ago, her expression had been pitiful, but now it was brimming with calm and composure—a welcome change.
“...To be honest... I am a little," I admitted.
“It’s understandable. Knowing your situation, I didn’t want to be selfish either, but... well, here I am.”
Despite her words, Pawra couldn’t stop smiling.
It wasn’t the expression of simple joy—it felt layered, as though she knew something I didn’t.
Given that Pawra had successfully mediated during the meal where everyone had gathered before, I found myself inexplicably trusting her.
“Pawra?”
“...Hehe, the truth is, I’ve already planned for things to turn out favorably for me,” she said with a knowing smile, motioning for me to come closer.
I leaned in, letting her whisper into my ear.
What she said sounded rational at first, but by the time she finished, my entire body stiffened as if I were having a seizure.
“W-What are you talking about?!”
Her suggestion was so outrageous I couldn’t comprehend it. It felt wrong on so many levels.
Pawra, seeing my reaction, gave a slight, understanding smirk.
“I don’t care about the order, Raydan. As long as I can be with you, that’s enough. What made me anxious was wondering how you felt about me. But now, after hearing what you said, I’m confident in this plan.”
“B-But that’s...”
“Do you have a better way to make everyone happy, Raydan?”
I wanted desperately to argue, but I bit my lip and stayed silent.
As much as I hated to admit it, I couldn’t think of a more efficient solution.
No matter how hard I tried, someone would inevitably get hurt.
And I couldn’t bear for even one person to suffer because of me.
“...As a method for creating a world without pain, it’s flawless, but I’m not sure if it’s right.”
“If everyone can find happiness, isn’t that the very essence of what’s right?”
Pawra’s bright smile felt disarmingly persuasive, and I couldn’t help but sigh.
Could this really be the right way to resolve things?
I glanced at Belle, hoping for some sort of reassurance. She wagged her tail happily, panting as if in agreement with Pawra’s suggestion.
Her cheerful demeanor brought a small smile to my face, and I reached out to pat her head. She tilted her head up to me, her expression full of innocent curiosity.
“Woof?”
“Belle, don’t you have a real name? If you tell me, I’ll call you by it.”
At my question, Belle tilted her head in confusion before shaking it.
“Belle is fine!”
“Huh?”
“It’s the name my friend gave me, so it doesn’t matter!”
Doesn’t matter?
A name given by a friend should hold immense value.
“You should treasure the name your friend gave you.”
“I like Belle better!”
Belle said this with a beaming smile, clearly delighted.
“And I learned that Belle means ‘beautiful!’”
“...?”
"Haaah. There, that’s enough. Raydan energy fully charged!"
"...Ahem."
Hearing her say something so oddly affectionate in such a warm tone made me a little embarrassed.
Raydan energy? Really? What am I, some kind of battery?
“Well, I’ll be going now. ...Sorry for all the trouble I caused you today, Raydan.”
“Trouble? I barely did anything except move my mouth,” I said lightly.
Pawra chuckled at my response, clearly entertained.
“Belle, take care as well.”
“Woof woof! But no walkies today!”
“Belle,” Pawra said, stroking her head gently.
“Woof?”
“Let’s let Raydan rest for today, okay? He’s been through a lot.”
“Hrrngh, but no walkies...”
“Just wait a bit, and next time, he’ll take you for double the walkies, okay?”
“Really?! Double walkies? I can wait for that!”
Belle happily bounded around me, wagging her tail.
Double walkies, huh?
Hmm. Maybe I could bring her along when I deal with the bandits next time.
“Belle, go stomp on them one by one!”—something like that should do.
“Well, I’m off, Raydan. See you next time.”
“Bye-bye, human!”
And with that, the two of them vanished from the human realm.
I let out a heavy sigh.
It felt like a storm had just passed.
With them gone, the weight of what I’d just done hit me fully.
Now, how am I supposed to handle the aftermath of all this?
Maybe when Oko revives, I’ll ask if I can hide away with him.
...No, that’s something only cowards would do.
My head throbbed.
For now, I should head back to the Knight Order headquarters and file a report.
When I arrived at the headquarters, I found the Knight Commander and the Vice Commander deeply engrossed in a serious discussion, their brows furrowed.
Usually, I’d catch them in some embarrassing situation when I walked in, but this was a first.
“Commander, Vice Commander.”
“Oh, Tantan, you’re here.”
The Vice Commander noticed me first, while the Knight Commander focused intently on a document.
“Vice Commander? What’s going on?”
“Oh, Tantan. Perfect timing—you’ll be part of the operation.”
As she said this, the Knight Commander snapped his fingers and nodded at her.
“That’s a good idea, Vice Commander. It’ll eliminate a lot of variables.”
“Wait, what operation?”
“I’ll explain,” the Vice Commander said, her tone grave.
What she shared next was anything but ordinary.
“The Hunter’s followers have begun collaborating actively with Candle.”