He wanted to forget...
Lucas wanted to forget about everything that happened back in his previous life.
He tried... He tried his best to forget, yet no matter how many times he tried to suppress his memories and forget about them, they would always come back, even in his dreams.
He wanted to forget about everything he did in his previous life, everything that had happened to him in his previous life. He never thought that the seer could see his memories of his previous life.
'Should I kill her?'
Lucas didn't know what to do. Everything he tried to forget came back to him as if his attempts were a mere joke.
He wanted to forget how cruel the world had been to him. He wanted to forget what he had become. He wanted to forget how cruel he had become to the world itself as revenge. He wanted to forget all those screams, all those pleas, all those cries—his screams, his pleas, his cries—all the lies and all the truths. He wanted to forget everything. Just like his name. No... he hadn't forgotten his name.
He just didn't want to remember. If he remembered, then he had to accept that he hadn't forgotten anything.
He wanted to use this life as a second chance, a second chance at protecting what he held dear, protecting his loved ones, never losing anyone he cared about, living his life the way he wanted to—a life full of happiness and laughter.
He wanted to become a kind person...
*****
Today was the day Lucas would be departing Eldrath and returning to the human domain. Lucas was currently in a carriage with Sylv and Queen Amara as they wanted to see him off at the mana teleporter, Luna sleeping on his head. He had already said his goodbyes to King Michael and Raphael. Queen Amara and Sylv insisted on seeing him off at the mana teleporter.
After yesterday's incident, the walk back to the castle was silent, yet awkward. They didn't know if it was because of Sylv and Lucas holding hands until they arrived at the castle or because of everything that happened with the seer. Perhaps both...
When they arrived at the castle, they unfortunately got caught. Raphael received a rough scolding from his mother as he was the oldest and should have been more responsible, and Lucas and Sylv received lighter scoldings in comparison. Life isn't fair, Raphael...
As they sat in the carriage, Sylv kept looking at Lucas with sadness and worry. Sadness because he would be leaving, even though they would meet up at the academy, and worry about what happened last night.
"Did something happen between the two of you?" Queen Amara suddenly spoke. She wasn't a fool; she could tell there was something up since the two kept looking at each other without speaking.
"N-nothing happened, mother! Right, Lucas?" Sylv said, trying to sound normal.
"Yeah, nothing happened, Aunt. Don't worry," Lucas replied calmly, with a small, stiff smile.
"Heh, is that so?" She said suspiciously.
"Well, whatever... By the way, a rumor is starting to spread about you being the White Devil," Queen Amara spoke, making both Sylv and Lucas show shocked expressions.
"Huh, Aunt, didn't you say that my identity would stay hidden for a while?"
"I did, but you see, the royal guards back then had already seen you as Lucas Nightstar when you rescued Sylv. After further investigation, it was revealed that the White Devil joined the escort mission, and no one known as Lucas Nightstar did. It wasn't hard for the royal guards to figure it out, and after that 'incident' with the king, even more royal guards knew about your identity as the White Devil. Besides, as the rumor already spread throughout the whole castle, it will soon spread throughout Myrniel. Since we need to have a valid excuse to retaliate against the Dark Elves without other races getting involved, we can't hide the details for too long about what happened to Sylviette."
"I see... Well, it isn't like I really care anymore, so I don't mind if rumors start going around about who I really am," Lucas said, not really caring.
"I see, that is good then."
After talking more with Sylv's mother, as Sylv was just silently watching and Luna sleeping, they finally arrived at the mana teleporter.
As they stood in front of the mana teleporter, Lucas saw a huge circular floor with weird engravings, and he could sense the space element on them. The mages who built mana teleporters are the ones with the space element. If word got out about his affinity with space, everyone would want to get in his good books. Who knows, Lucas might learn to create something similar with space magic and the help of engineers.
"So, this is it, huh..." Lucas said, as Luna was awake, sitting on his shoulder.
"[I had a lot of fun playing with the animals...]" Luna said sadly, as she enjoyed her time a lot here.
Queen Amara approached Lucas and gently ruffled his hair as she said, "You are always welcome in Eldrath, as our gates will always be open for you, Lucas. Make sure you come back here when you have the chance."
"Hm, will do, Aunt. Thank you for taking care of me," Lucas said a little sadly.
"Fufu, no worries. Take care, Lucas," Queen Amara said, as she walked back inside the carriage, leaving some space for Sylv and Lucas.
"So, you really are going..." Sylv said sadly, with her head a little down.
Lucas approached her and gently patted her head. "Don't be sad, alright? We will meet again in a few months at the academy, where we can spend a lot of time together," Lucas said gently.
He didn't know why he suddenly patted her head, but his body moved on its own. He was scared she might get angry, but instead, her ears only turned a little red, as her eyes were closed, enjoying Lucas's caress on her head.
'Cute...'
"Mm, you are right. We will meet again at the academy!" She said suddenly full of vigor again.
Though suddenly she turned a little serious and asked nervously, "Hey Lucas... Are you alright, right? About everything that happened last night..."
Seeing her worried, he patted her head again. "You can tell me if something is wrong or if you need to talk to someone... I am your best friend, right?" She said as he gently patted her head.
Seeing her, he released a gentle smile and responded, "Don't worry, I am fine right now. But you will be the first person I will tell if I ever feel like I need to talk to someone, Sylv," Lucas spoke.
"Hehe, then it's a promise, Lucas!" She said giggling
"Well, see you later, Sylv, at the academy," Lucas said, as he stepped on the circular platform and bright blue lights started releasing out of the engravings.
"Yeah, see you, Lucas, and you too, Luna!" Sylv said, waving her hand to the departing figures.
"[Bye, mother!]"
"Huh!? Wait, what do you mean, moth-" Before Lucas could finish, he was engulfed by the bright light with Luna, and they were finally gone.
As Sylv now watched the empty platform, she felt a little sad, already missing Lucas...
'Ugh, no! Bad Sylv. I will meet him in a few months! I should go train and become stronger and not be left behind!'
"Ara, missing your boyfriend's head pats already, dear~" She suddenly heard her mother's teasing words and turned around, seeing her standing outside the carriage.
"M-mother!? You were watching!?" Sylv said in a panic, her cheeks and ears turning red with embarrassment.
"Heh, how could I miss my daughter acting so smitten with her boyfriend~" She said teasing her further.
"H-He is not my boyfriend!" Sylv said, as her mother continued to tease her, even in the carriage, until they got back home. She felt like digging herself a hole and never leaving it...