"Hold on, baby, aren't you forgetting something?"
"Not that I know of."
"You seem like a different person! When your sister used to drag you out, the first thing you would do is grab your scarf."
"Scarf?"
"Yes. It was almost like an extension of your body, baby."
"Oh, yesterday when my mark blinked... It messed with my mind. I don't remember much, not even about the scarf, I even forgot your name!"
"Don't exaggerate! Hahahaha, how could you forget the name of your own mother? Especially my name? Anyone who hears the name 'Scarlett' never forgets it! My baby!"
"Your name is truly unique and beautiful! This time, nothing in the world will make me forget."
"Hahaha, funny. Here's your scarf."
She wrapped the scarf around my neck. The way she did it, with care and affection, was evident.
She really loves this boy.
"M-Mom, why did i used to use a scarf??"
"Are you still kidding, my baby?"
"No. I really forgot some things, maybe it's temporary."
"Okay. You wore a scarf because you wanted to hide your mark... You hated your mark with all your heart. Keep that in mind, Milts, my baby. You don't need to hate yourself or your mark, you're no different from anyone else. You don't need to lock yourself in your room and lament about it. No one has the right to judge you just because of your mark, and even if they do, don't listen! Because there are people who care about you... Be happy and be yourself."
After saying all that, she hugged me tightly.
Geez, the women here are strong!
"M-Mom, it hurts."
"Oh, sorry, baby! I got carried away."
"It's okay... Hm? Is Sophie crying?"
"Who's crying? Are you crazy? Let's go shopping!"
"Okay, I'll pretend I didn't see a tear rolling down your face."
"Ugh! In your dreams ."
Well, it's a shame that the true 'Milts' didn't hear all of that. His life was a little sad, but his family is very welcoming and united.
And I apologize in advance, "mom". If I committed atrocities on Earth... I'm not very confident that things will be different here.
With that in mind, I walked through the door of my room and almost fell due to dizziness.
Why did I get dizzy? Well, despite killing, torturing, I... Am afraid of heights! As soon as I passed through the door of room, there were steps to descend.
Although I find those houses on the giant trees beautiful, I won't live in one, even if they pay me!
Being surrounded by nature is enough.
Holding onto the handrail.
Holding onto the railing firmly, I shouted, "M-mom!"
"Hi? What happened? Are you feeling unwell?"
"Yes, that's right! I'm feeling unwell, I feel like I'm dying! Pick me up and take me downstairs!"
"Right away!"
I can't admit that I'm afraid of heights, I don't want to be a joke.
Where have I ended up? Me, who killed numerous people, is being carried for a milf.
Rock bottom.
"Well, since you're feeling unwell, I'll go shopping alone."
"NO! Mom, you can put me down now, I already feel better."
"Okay..."
"Be right back, Mom."
"Take care, baby! Here, take the umbrella."
I took the umbrella and walked through the exit door.
Once again, I admired the beauty of this peculiar world.
"Why are you standing still? Let's go!"
When will this girl learn to speak softly?
After taking two steps, I realized something. I felt something warm in my hand.
"Hey, Sophie."
"Yes?"
"Can I know what you're doing?"
"Going shopping with you."
"That's obvious! What I want to know is the reason, and circumstance for you holding my hand!"
"We always go out like this! Why are you acting so strange?"
"Ahhh."
I'm increasingly surprised by the protectiveness of these two.
After walking for a while, I began to see people. As soon as they saw me, they gave me a cold look, and at the same time, I felt Sophie grip getting stronger
"Just look ahead."
I understand her concern, but...
"No, I'm not going to avoid their gaze anymore. I agree with what Mom said."
Sophie stared at me for a while and nodded.
"Hm? Did you hear that? Or am I hearing things?"
"No! The "accursed" spoke!"
"How is this possible?!"
"I don't know... But I know one thing, I will spread this thunderous news."
"That's why everyone avoids you, gossip."
"Now it's different, my friend! It has to do with the fate of the world!"
"He only spoke. He hasn't awakened his innate power. And damn, his voice is so deep."
"Screw this. See you later."
"We're in big trouble, Sophie?"
"No, as the 'disgusting' one said, you just started speaking."
"Understand."
I made a mistake, I wasn't supposed to speak.
That fact should only come to light once I had mastered my innate power. I know there's a decree, but with the fact that I can now speak, the most lunatics might try to kill me.
They might think: "If he suddenly started speaking, it's only a matter of time until he awakens his innate power. We can't risk thinking he'll be kind, better to kill him now."
While lost in thought, Sophie squeezed my hand again.
"Don't be afraid."
"I'm not, I was just thinking about when we'll get to the location."
"We're almost there."
After a while of walking, we arrived in an area with lots of grass, almost no trees.
And once again, in this peculiar world, I was excited.
"Holy shit! What a wonderful sight - I mean, what a more horrendous sight!"
"What are you talking about?"
"Don't you see what I'm seeing? A people was brutally murdered!"
"What? Wait!"
In ecstasy, I began to run as fast as possible.
I'm crazy, I'm crazy to see a death in this new world! There are so many ways to kill here, if someone's power is fire, can they incinerate someone? And if it's ice?
I remember a video game character on earth, he froze his opponent's legs, breaking them with a kick. Afterwards, he crushes the enemy's head, who asks for clemency, but is not granted.
Approaching the body, practically lying down, I placed one hand on the thigh and the other on the shoulder and turned, with the greatest expectation in the WORLD.
"Huh? A woman?"
No matter, what matters is brutality, why can't I see anything?
As a response, the woman opened her eyes. Initially, she didn't seem to understand the situation very well.
She only understood after looking at my hands... One hand on her thigh and the other on her neck.
At first, she widened her eyes, but soon changed to a cold gaze.
"What in the world do you think you're doing? Remove those filthy hands or you'll meet the Venerated first."
Does she think I'm groping her?
"Wait, miss, it's a misunderstanding-"
Before I could finish my words, the sky brightened.
Holy shit!
Literally in the blink of an eye, I saw a lightning bolt descending towards my head!
Is this my punishment? Getting shot surely hurts, but lightning? Have I committed so many atrocities that I deserve to die twice in such painful ways?
I shouldn't have been an atheist, I should have prayed and prayed, begging for forgiveness for my sins. Now it's too late...
Before I could accept my tragic end, I saw a fireball colliding in the sky with the lightning.
BANG! BOOM!
Wowwwww!
"Hey, Milts! Are you okay?"
Sophie ran towards me and checked my body.
"Well, despite seeing death before my eyes, I'm fine."
"Why did you run over here?"
"What do you mean 'why'? I thought this woman was dead. I ran over because I was worried."
Actually, I regret it! I didn't see anything, not even a knife in the belly, and in the process, I almost died! What a disappointment.
"What do you mean dead? She's a follower of the venerable Storm. Usually, those who have his innate gift like to rest in the rain. She should have been resting."
"What? Resting in the rain? That's crazy!"
"I'm still here."
Upon hearing that, I turned to the woman. Now, taking a good look at her, I saw that she was good-looking, like all the women I've seen so far.
But she had something unique: her eyes were a little pulled. Furthermore, they were blue, very blue, and piercing. She had bangs close to her eyebrows, with long black hair down to her butt.
"Perfect."
"What?"
"My DEAR sister arrived at the perfect moment."
"I know my brother was reckless but that doesn't give you the right to kill him. Besides, that's cowardice."
"Cowardice?"
The woman stared at me and quickly made a surprised expression:
"Oh, you're the 'accursed'."
"Your name is MILTS."
"Yes, and who in the world doesn't know? Wasn't he mute?"
"He was, not anymore. Anyway, he had no other intentions with you, he was just worried, thinking you were dead."
"Worried?"
"Yes, I ran thinking something terrible had happened, fortunately no."
Unfortunately!
"I understand. When I saw your dirty hand on my thigh, I just thought about sending him to the Venerated. The lightning wouldn't kill him, after the lightning, I would cut each finger of your hand and give them to the specimens eat."
"Wow, you are very direct. I even shivered."
If she weren't talking about me, I would find her very sexy.
"Think carefully about the shit you're going to say, girl. Come on, Milts!""
"Here, I know it's already wet, but you can have the umbrella."
She looked expressionless, as if she didn't understand. As she didn't take the umbrella, I left it on the ground.
"See you later."
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"You're really weird, that woman almost got you to meet the Venerated and you gave her the umbrella!"
"Sophie, let me give you advice as an older brother."
"Crazy! I'm the elder sister!"
"Okay, let me give you advice as a younger brother. Nowadays it's not worth helping anymore, as you just saw, I showed my concern and look what happened? I almost met the Venerated! People don't trust each other anymore."
"What the hell are you talking about? Are you trying to seem mature?"
"Now I'm really hungry, let's."