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 picked up the

have

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

I already knew this

calmed down, putting the phone back on my

the park

—At the park?

was training and I somehow lost track of time

the excuse I came

was caught off-guard by the call, that was the most plausible excuse I could use

didn't press any further and

I going to do with you? Alright, hurry up and

"Alright, be there soon"

—Be quick!

"Understood"

-Tak

pocket and stood up. It was time

and relaxing. Especially with the autumn wind

journey home, I couldn't help but look back at my

interfere with the plotline for the sake of a few individuals whom

emotions that dwelled inside of me had somewhat affected my

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

else...but I just quite couldn't place my finger

I be able to determine what I

Ren's request without hesitation...and this mainly had

I always wanted to keep

Control.

what mattered

events didn't change, at least to the point where I still

to do with my personality...but I

things didn't go as I

put into situations where I wasn't in

would result in the demon king appearing way earlier than he

happened, then all the preparation I had made in order to

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

someone like me, every little

item and my action resulted in Kevin's death in the process, what was I

Replace him?

something I

of saving the world.

no Hero, nor did I wish to become

didn't have a grand goal or

by the hands of the

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