Although Seiji was certain that Voidfire's words didn't have any special meaning, he still felt like something was off.
The next instant, Seiji cast away all unnecessary thoughts and seriously considered Voidfire's suggestion.
Of course, he didn't want to become enemies with Soul Society.
However, it was indeed difficult for him to agree with Soul Society's plans. If possible, he really wanted to do something about it. Allying with Voidfire was a possibility.
"Give me some time to think about it." After a moment of silence, Seiji decided to delay his reply.
"I'll wait for you until morning," Voidfire spoke in a low voice. "Call me after you make a decision."
Voidfire then told him a phone number.
Seiji already knew this number. He nodded to indicate that he remembered it and continued walking away.
Something flashed in Voidfire's eyes as he silently watched Seiji leave.
Seiji speedily left the abandoned factory. He opened up his system and saved the game.
Then, he loaded. His entire world went dark …
…
Destruction Path, Kosui Park.
Seiji passed through the hot air and the burnt cherry blossom forest. He arrived at the edge of a gigantic crater and looked at the still flames at the center of the crater.
After he finished his preparations, he clearly yelled out a password consisting of numbers and letters.
There was no response.
Seiji blinked as he cautiously approached the crater. After he got closer, he repeated the password again.
This time, the flames moved and slowly contracted, forming a robe that revealed a pale-faced boy.
His blood-red eyes took a deep look at Seiji for several seconds before he finally spoke up. "What's going on?"
"This is my third time meeting you, Voidfire-san," Seiji answered.
"I should have told you that password in the past, but I found it difficult to believe that you were a high-ranking member of the Messengers. That's why I didn't do that. Instead, I used it to gain the trust of the current you.
And, I'm meeting you again in order to obtain more information.
The Catastrophe Goddess will soon notice us. We don't have much time to talk. Please tell me the specifics of your previous actions as soon as possible. Just why the world became like this, and how your actions are related to the current situation. "
"… Just who are you?" Voidfire looked at him.
"I am Haruta Seiji, a time traveler," Seiji answered honestly.
Voidfire fell silent.
"I didn't trust you, yet I want you to trust me. This is a bit too much … I can only ask for your understanding. I need information." Seiji said, "Only by knowing what happened can I stop the current mistake!"
Voidfire took a deep look at Seiji.
"Time jump … what an incredible power," he said in a low voice. "I believe you … I should say that, but I can't."
Seiji's eyes flashed.
"Why?"
"Because I need to know that you have such power."
The scene fell into silence.
Both sides looked at each other.
It was only a few seconds, but it felt like a long time.
"It seems that I was right to guard against you, Ashiya-san." Seiji sighed.
Voidfire — Dousei Ashiya's expression sank when he suddenly heard his real name being mentioned.
"You should believe me, Haruta Seiji," he said hoarsely.
"I kind of want to, but the truth proves that I can't." Seiji shook his head.
"Yes, I want to use you, but you can also use me … We can become companions!" Ashiya's tone of voice rose slightly as his voice became sharper.
Companions … Seiji had an indescribable feeling as he recalled his conversation with the former Voidfire, the new Voidfire.
It was the same person, and the same request. However, Seiji had a completely different feeling.
"What do you want to use me for?"
"Of course, to stop the mistakes … With your power and my power, we can correct all the mistakes in the world!" Something flashed in Ashiya's eyes, causing his robe to instantly ignite and give off a scorching aura that seemed to reflect his inner emotions.
"That's far too arrogant of you." Seiji looked directly at Ashiya. "Nobody can correct all the mistakes in the world.
Even if we can't do it right now, we can still do it. "
"I'm sorry, I don't want that."
"Why?"
"Because … I'm a human," Seiji answered resolutely.
A human, not a God or demon.
"No … you're not a human!" Ashiya denied this. "You shouldn't restrict yourself like this."
Seiji fell silent.
"Your power is the power to bring about miracles … no, your power itself is a miracle!" Ashiya continued speaking.
"There's no need for you to restrict yourself like this, placing yourself in the position of a foolish human. You should stand at a sufficiently high position.
Self-restraint is the embodiment of your holiness. However, the world is so clumsy, and humans are so ugly. You should see this.
Placing shackles on yourself and believing that you're a human is a holy thing. However, the world doesn't deserve such holiness.
Liberate yourself! Liberate your true self and give yourself freedom. You can also save humanity and make the world a better place … "
* Pfft. *
Seiji chuckled out loud.
Ashiya paused in surprise upon seeing this.
"Cough, sorry, I suddenly wanted to laugh." Seiji coughed. "Ashiya-san, your words … are so interesting."
Seiji's chuunibyou was too much of a chuunibyou.
"Thank you for telling me all this … You've already said similar things to me, and I was indeed moved by your words, which was why I made my decision," Seiji spoke in a serious tone.
"And it's precisely because of this decision that I have to refuse your suggestion.
I'm a human … no matter what I am, that's a fact that I've decided upon myself.
I'll do what humans should do, and stay in the position that humans should be in. I won't rashly 'liberate' myself.
This isn't for the sake of humanity, nor is it for the sake of the world. It's for my own sake.
That was all.
'So, I apologize.'
Dousei Ashiya felt Voidfire's will and fell silent.
"I can't become your companion, but I need your information," Seiji spoke in a serious tone. "Please tell me, Voidfire-san."
He changed his address back to Voidfire as a sign of respect.
However, Ashiya … Voidfire remained silent.
Seiji furrowed his eyebrows upon seeing that Voidfire didn't seem to intend to tell him.
It seemed that he had failed.
What should he do now that he couldn't obtain any information?
Should he try again? That wouldn't do.
As long as Voidfire wanted to know about Seiji's time traveling ability, he wouldn't honestly tell him information.
Time passed in silence.
And then, the Catastrophe Goddess' gaze arrived.
Mist swirled and flashed red. Many gigantic spiritual monsters speedily formed and approached Seiji!
Seiji sighed and prepared to leave.
"The Yasakani no Magatama is a fake," Voidfire suddenly spoke up.
"Eh?"
Seiji looked at Voidfire and saw that Voidfire's robe started burning. Voidfire then flew towards the group of monsters and began a fierce battle!
The Yasakani no Magatama … was a fake?
Seiji was almost certain that this was what Voidfire had said. He was confused, but he didn't have a chance to ask any questions.
He broke through the monsters' encirclement at full speed, opened up his system, and loaded!
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