Chapter 171 - The Burden Of Responsibility
Chapter 171 – The Burden Of Responsibility
"What?"
Lawrend raised his head and looked at Nuon in surprise.
"You aren't like that Logan. You know your mistakes and you apologize for them. As for that guy, I have never heard an ounce of an apology!" Nuon said to Lawrend with gritted teeth.
"Does that mean that you forgive me?" Lawrend asked Nuon with wide eyes.
"Oh, yeah. Of course. I empathize with you. I have been scammed before too, so I'm not any better. I had been very angry and lashed out at my family," Nuon nodded his head and explained to him amiably.
"I see. I'll do my best to not disappoint your expectations then. I'll make sure that we succeed in this special mission no matter what," Lawrend said to Nuon solemnly.
"Mm. This special mission means a lot to me. Please, do your best," Nuon said to Lawrend in a solemn voice.
Lawrend nodded his head at Nuon.
"I'll see you tomorrow then," Nuon suddenly bid farewell to Lawrend.
"Wait!" Lawrend stopped Nuon and asked, "Have you already bought food and clothes?"
"Uhhh, we didn't have the chance to," Nuon stopped to turn around and replied.
"Why don't we go out again later? Also, please warn me if I'm being scammed," Lawrend said to Nuon with a smile.
"Sure."
Nuon nodded his head and smiled. He then turned around and left Lawrend's room.
"Now what? I can't believe I got scammed again…"
Lawrend gritted his teeth in anger. Just thinking about the face of that manager makes him fume in anger.
"Whatever. I guess I'll just move on."
Lawrend shrugged his shoulders.
"Though, if a chance presents itself, I'll make that manager suffer," Lawrend said to himself.
"But that dream…"
Lawrend remembered what he saw in his dream earlier, and it should be the reason why he even fell unconscious in the first place.
"What did he mean that he will take back his rightful place? Isn't he just a fragment of my past life?" Lawrend said to himself in thought.
"Could it be that he plans to possess me!?" Lawrend guessed in shock.
If that is the case, then it would mean that he's actually in a crisis. If that other Lawrend possesses his body, then all of his accomplishments will become his.
"That's scary," Lawrend murmured nervously.
He has no expertise about souls whatsoever. He would have to research it to even have a chance of winning.
He can't imagine Aleshia, Aezel, Elena, Humility, and Ella falling for his tricks. Just thinking about it made him feel sick.
"I have to research souls as soon as possible. Not only that, I have to figure out how to make that substitute for my soul so Aezel could give birth to our baby…"
Lawrend felt the pressure on his shoulders increase. He started from a merchant-to-be to a mage that has a lot of responsibilities in life. The goddess supposedly sent him here to enjoy life.
"Sigh… I hope everything works out," Lawrend sighed.
Things are getting more and more complicated. He hopes that he could fix them all. Otherwise, his regret would haunt him in the afterlife.
"I feel you, Lawrend," Daisy suddenly said to him.
"Oh, I forgot that you even exist," Lawrend said to her.
"Did you forget about me too?" the ghost asked Lawrend.
"I-I don't know what the two of you are talking about…"
Lawrend turned his eyes away.
"Dumb, Lawrend. How can you forget about me?" Daisy said to him in a pouting voice.
"Me too. I'm mad," the ghost said to Lawrend angrily.
"…"
Lawrend was speechless. It was better when the two of them were silently listening to him. Now that they are talking to him, he just finds the both of them annoying!
"If only I can find your soul shard that can teach me about souls," Lawrend sighed to himself.
"I feel bad hearing that. It's like it is my fault," Daisy replied to him in a sad voice.
"Heavenly Empress, why did your soul even shatter?" the ghost asked her.
"… I don't know. My other soul shards should know," Daisy replied to her in sorrow.
"That's tough, huh. I guess, I'm lucky," the ghost replied to her.
"What is your name?" Daisy asked her.
"Me..? Uhh, I don't have one…" the ghost replied in an embarrassed tone.
"Do you want me to name you?" Lawrend asked her.
He thought that it was a good idea to name her. After all, it would be harsh for the dialogues to always call her 'the ghost'. [AN: *cough* *cough* He certainly didn't just break the 4th wall.]
"Yes! That would make me happy," the ghost replied with excitement.
"Okay. Let me think of a name," Lawrend said to her.
He then held his chin and closed his eyes. He thought about what he should name her.
He remembered the flower ocean scene from before and… another flower name came to his mind.
"How about Jasmine?" Lawrend said to her.
"Another flower name!?" Daisy exclaimed in disbelief.
"What? She looks exactly like you. Then, do you want me to name her Daisy #2?" Lawrend asked her mockingly.
"I… Fine! You win," Daisy reluctantly agreed.
"…I like it," Jasmine spoke softly.
"See? It's not bad," Lawrend said to Daisy.
"Yes! I like my new name," Jasmine replied excitedly.
"Wait! If I find your other soul shards, do I have to name them too?" Lawrend asked Daisy in realization.
"Maybe. If we don't merge instantly," Daisy replied to him, unsure.
"I'll have a flower garden in the future…" Lawrend smiled wryly.
"Heh, says the guy that plucks flowers of maids," Daisy retorted mockingly.
"Stop insulting me. My taste is unfathomable for someone like you," Lawrend said to her in annoyance.
"Hahh?? What are you saying? I may be stupid now, but I'm really smart!" Daisy replied to Lawrend in a fierce voice.
"Wow, are you really a soul shard of that beautiful lady?" Lawrend was surprised to hear the tone of Daisy's voice.
"Maid pervert," Daisy said to him in a deadpan voice.
"Whatever. I will just go practice magic," Lawrend said to her.
He crossed his legs on the bed and closed his eyes. He might as well use this time to get stronger instead of chatting with her.