The Author's POV

Chapter 88

The crescent moon high in the sky was gradually covered by dark, drifting clouds.

Inside of a large park, the night lamps lit the surroundings, disconnecting the darkness that had spread throughout the environment.

"hu..."

Sitting on a bench, the faint rhythmical breathing of a youth disrupted the tranquil and silent surroundings.

"ah!"

Waking up, I found myself sitting on a bench in the middle of the park.

Squinting my eyes to familiarize myself with the lighting coming from the lamps, I rubbed my forehead.

Instantly, I recalled everything that had happened inside of my consciousness...

"Fuuuu..."

As I did, I took a deep breath.

To think Ren's story was so tragic...

To have his own best friend turn into a villain and in the process have him curse his very own parents as well as blackmailing him into doing his bidding...

'Tragic' was the perfect word to describe what he went through.

Remembering Ren's lonely figure as he went through his memories inside of my consciousness, I recalled focusing my attention towards his eyes.

...Those eyes filled with sorrow and loneliness as he shared his memories with me.

Thinking back, all of this wouldn't have happened if Matthew didn't sign a pact with a demon and became a villain...

As soon as he made a pact with a demon in exchange for power, Matthew lost control of his emotions...and by letting his emotions overtake his sanity, Matthew must've discarded all his previous feelings for Ren and the people he was close with for the sake of that power

...In doing so, he chose to destroy Ren's life.

The one person that never abandoned him...

-Ring! -Ring!

As I was staring at the moon in deep thought, my phone rang.

"..hm?"

Looking at the phone log, I instantly noticed a large notification appearing before me.

[Mom has called 5 times]

the notification, I instantly

where have

voice escaped from the speakers of the phone. Without skipping a beat, I moved the phone away

caller ID, I

putting the phone back

actually at the park at

—At the park?

was training and I somehow lost track

end, that's the

off-guard by the call, that was the most plausible excuse I could use to avoid arousing any suspicion from

she didn't press

up and come

"Alright, be there soon"

—Be quick!

"Understood"

-Tak

pocket and stood up.

minutes. It was short and relaxing. Especially with the autumn wind lightly blowing against my clothes,

I couldn't help but look back at my

the plotline for the sake of a few individuals whom I just

of me had somewhat

a part of me feels that that wasn't the only reason that

was something else...but I just quite couldn't

will I be able to

would've refused Ren's request without hesitation...and

reason why I always wanted

Control.

what mattered

with the plotline changing as long as the major events didn't change, at least to the point

mostly had to do with my personality...but I just wanted everything to be under

didn't like when things didn't go as

into situations where I wasn't

if my meddling would result in the demon king appearing

then all the preparation I had made in order to fight him

was strong like Kevin I wouldn't have cared...but

me, every little detail

my action resulted in Kevin's death

Replace him?

not something I

saving the world. That responsibility weighed heavier than

no Hero, nor did I wish

didn't have a grand goal or anything

get destroyed by the

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