The Hero’s Brother Is Bound To Be Depressed

485 – Late Enlightenment

After realizing the truth, I was standing there in a daze, and when I heard the voice, I turned and looked at Nelson and Roel.

“The most important aspect of this plan is Elilan.”

Roel was silent at Nelson’s words. Roel, who thought to himself for a moment and tried to figure out what Nelson meant when he said that, finally opened his mouth.

“Is that Ellie from the first world? Or is this the Ellie of today’s world?”

In response, Nelson softened his lips with a friendly smile.

“It’s not important what kind of Ellie she was. “It has to be ‘only’ Ellie.”

“… “Why?”

“Just as you continue your endless dream, Ellie’s actions in the first world become a ‘probability’ for Ellie now to continue making choices.”

Roel opened his eyes wide. There is a setting where he can convey his sincerity, but this time he seems really surprised. Unlike me, who was just dumbly listening to Nelson’s explanation, he had a face that clearly understood what Nelson was trying to say.

“no way… .”

Nelson smiled softly as he watched Roel trail off.

“Yes, you must not forget the most important thing about this novel in which you are the main character.”

What should you not forget? Roel solved that question.

“… “The warrior’s harem has no choice but to win.”

What Nelson was referring to was the title that formed the basis of the novel.

“Even in countless other worlds, your lovers have never betrayed you. Even if the world is destroyed, even if you fail endlessly, even if you sacrifice your life meaninglessly… I have fought only for your victory. “They were always by your side as you continued your endless dream.”

Roel had a dumbfounded expression, like someone who had been kicked in the chest. He seemed to have realized something she had forgotten all along through Nelson’s words.

“I, I… .”

Nelson approached Roel, who was struggling to speak, and grabbed his shoulder.

“Ellie of the first world was trying to save Ross, not you. “The variable she chose to fight for your victory was ‘Ross.’”

“… .”

“With that action, the foundation of probability was created. “There is a possibility that the variable chosen by your lover Ellie could be the piece that will lead you to victory.”

“Are you telling me to sacrifice Ross as a piece for my victory?”

“… “You always did it to win.”

The conversation stopped there. After her suffocating silence, Roel removed Nelson’s hand from her shoulder and spoke.

“So? So what happens next? I’m still not convinced by what you said. Even if it means sacrificing Ross… “I don’t see a way to win.”

Roel continued speaking with a wary face, as if glaring at an enemy.

“The warrior’s harem has no choice but to win. So what Ellie did in the first world would be probable… So? Is that the right way to defeat the God of Chaos?”

Nelson smiled.

“That’s right. Because Eli, who loves you, chose this for your victory. In the end, that choice will lead the warrior to victory.”

“That is not enough. I don’t doubt Ellie’s sincerity, but… I need stronger confidence. I am confident that your plan can save the whole world!”

Nelson wiped the smile off his face when he saw Roel acting as if he was going to open the door and leave at any moment.

“Just like Ellie did in the first world, Ellie now will act for your victory.”

Nelson looked Roel straight in the eyes.

“If Luna dies, Ross will try to get the Holy Grail. Since it is impossible to do on your own, you will definitely need the help of Ellie, who will become the future great wizard. “Because the Holy Grail is at the end of the labyrinth.”

“… The labyrinth is a very dangerous place. “In trying to get Luna back, Ross will lose everything about her.”

“And Ross is a person who becomes stronger the more he loses something.”

Roel rubbed his face with his palm.

“It is your plan for Ross to enter the Labyrinth. That’s it. “Now that I know the location of the Holy Grail, all I have to do is get it myself.”

As Roel said that and turned to open the door and go out, Nelson spoke quietly.

“Don’t you want to make sure that the choice you make is the answer that can save everyone?”

Roel, who had stiffened, looked over his shoulder at Nelson and said.

“… “I thought you were a wise man to be respected, but you are an even worse person than Raelan.”

“If your use of the Holy Grail is for victory, then Ellie will betray Ross and bring you the Holy Grail. But if you don’t think that’s the way to win, Ellie, who fights only for your victory, will surely make a different choice. She will make choices that will help you win.”

Nelson’s words seemed to shake Roel’s unwavering resolve. So much so that even the resolution I made after experiencing so many different worlds was shaken… She was proof that she completely trusted Ellie, who had never betrayed her while Roel continued her endless dream.

“… Okay, so what should I do in your plan?”

“nothing. “You just have to wait and see what Ellie chooses.”

“… Are you saying we shouldn’t do anything when the world is falling apart? I’d rather help Ross too. Then wouldn’t we be able to obtain the Holy Grail faster?”

But Nelson shook his head resolutely.

“The moment you have to fight… You will find out naturally. Because you are the ‘main character’ who knows when to step up. And there is a crucial reason why you should not be with Ross.”

“What is that?”

“Ross must lose everything in exchange for the Holy Grail.”

“… .”

“Only then will we be able to gain the power to become a true ‘variable’ that can save all other worlds.”

Nelson turned his head from Roel.

“It can’t include you, the main character who will save the world.”

This time I can say it with certainty. Nelson turned his head and was looking straight at me. As if he knew he was being watched, Nelson spoke quietly with the same gentle smile he always gave me.

“We always keep things that are truly precious close to us, so we forget how precious they are. After losing it in the end… “It is said that one realizes the importance of something only when it is too late.”

Before I could open my mouth to Nelson, I heard the Golden King’s voice behind me.

“So, what do you want me to do for you?”

I quickly turned around and saw the Golden King and Nelson having a conversation. The background was the same as before, but here Roel had left.

“Lumiel, I will die soon.”

“… “I’m not a good enough dragon to grant a dead person’s last wish.”

Nelson grinned and shook his head.

“It’s not a difficult request. “It’s as simple as delivering the teacher’s will to the disciple.”

“… “It’s a will, so can’t you just leave it in writing in advance?”

Nelson smiled kindly at Lumiel’s clearly annoyed look.

“Timing is important.”

Lumiel sighed and eventually nodded.

“Okay, I don’t know if I can get the timing you want, but… I’ve received some help, and since this is my last request, I’ll listen to it. So what is your will to Ellie?”

“Please teach Ellie how to use the Holy Grail.”

Lumiel shrugged his shoulders at Nelson’s low answer. Even his face, which was full of languor, showed a hint of surprise.

“Is that the master’s last words to his disciple?”

“It will definitely help her make her choice.”

“You are a bad teacher. “It’s really the worst.”

Nelson smiled bitterly at the sight of Lumiel trembling.

“… “I knew that from the beginning.”

Suddenly, the surroundings became dark, and Nelson and the Golden King across the aisle could no longer be seen. I had no choice but to look towards the opposite aisle again, and Nelson, who had been quietly looking at me until then, smiled the same wry smile as before. And he spoke quietly.

“If Ellie chooses Ross over you, she… “She will definitely die.”

The moment those words ended, I ran blindly toward the end of the passage. However, the voice coming from across the passage reached my ears clearly.

“I lost faith in myself when I saw my true self, which I thought was the most trustworthy person in the world, and I lost my precious relationship and my beloved lover… “If he loses the friend who was with him until the last moment, Ross will become stronger than any other Ross in the world.”

Run.

This time, I don’t want to lose anything precious and Nelson’s plan ultimately fails.

“We will never be forgiven, Ross.”

“of course. I never dared to think like that. Because I’m just a complete sinner to Ross. however… .”

The end of the passage is visible. My heart feels like it’s going to explode and my breathing is short. But I gritted my teeth and ran toward the end so as not to lose Ellie.

“This is a choice for everyone.”

Slap-!

When I reached the end of the passage, my ankles were submerged in water.

There, the god I saw earlier was guarding the door.

[Who are you?]

“… “Get out of the way.”

[Who are you?]

“Shut up and get out of the way!!!”

[You will realize your true nature before death.]

As soon as the god disappeared, the door opened and I came out of the closet.

“This place… .”

It’s a familiar place. Now there’s no one left to use it… Because it is a place more precious to me and my friends than any other place.

“You’re finally here.”

Ellie, holding the Holy Grail in her hand, pointed her wand at me.

“It’s late, Ross.”