The Beast Inside of Me

...I was waiting.

I was waiting for you to come Fujimaru.

I don't know exactly.

Yes. You have a good intuition, Master.

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I can't be certain, but I can guess to a certain level.

This is"inside of me."

It's not something physical, but psychological.

Inside of me. I still can't say that for sure, but it's my memory. Of me, who fought as the great King of Huns.

...Inside of the memory of myself "as a hero."

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It means exactly what I said. The memory of "me," who was once called King of Destruction, Attila.

One who kept on destroying every civilization like a thoughtless, wordless machine.

It's my memory. That's why in here...

...there's nothing.

I didn't think "like a human being." I didn't feel like one either.

I couldn't think, and couldn't feel.

...To you, what do I look like?

To me, only the sky and the earth stretch endlessly. It's the end of a star that was leveled with no feeling or purpose.

To you...I suppose, it looks like a view "closest" to what you've seen.

How you see it might be different, but this dark wasteland is indeed me.

Even though I'm supposed to be looking at my memory, I see nothing. No friends, and no family...

I can't hear anyone's voice. Nothing but gusty winds.

...Heh, talk about empty.

Despite the fact I've led many into battle, how come not even a single person is in my memory.

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You're kind.

Well, I suppose that's how people would call someone like you, kind.

I never...

...I never wished to destroy lives. Still, I always kept destroying civilizations far as the eyes can see.

You see the contradiction? I can't help myself from choosing this way.

I deviate from this planet's absolute principle that its purpose of survival is breeding.

"Destruction" is implanted deep within my heart. I don't want to willingly kill, but I want to destroy.

As a result people die. I killed many of them. The earth was always soaked with blood.

...However. What is left for me is this dark wilderness...

Look it's coming.

I said there's nothing, but well, it wasn't true.

I've got ones like them. Those who have unclear names, with no faces.

Those whom I fought against and killed. I simply fought and killed without recognizing them as individuals.

Now it's time to use your power, Master. Though only if that summoning system of your works.

You have no choice but to fight, if you don't want to die.

...I'm not sure if death exists in this place, though.

Splendid job, Master. You managed to stay alive because of the summoning system.

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This indeed is a dream, but our minds here are real.

Magical energy exists as a link between your mind and body, right? In that case, it's only natural you use it.

Have you used it all up yet? No, that's good to hear. You see, it's not over yet.

...This time, it doesn't even look like a human.

I wonder what that was. I feel like I have a dim memory of having killed a monster.

Or, maybe that is formed by some sort of concept?

Whatever that is

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...Hmm. For a mere concept, I see it's ready to kill.

...I'm so ashamed I could pass out. I can't believe I even envy such a thing.

Feelings, emotions. Things that I lacked, but now gained.

However, I can't control these feelings well. I've understood joy, but I don't how to express it.

Of course, you know your priorities, Master.

...That's a problem. Many of my allies would tell me that back then.

It makes me happy, but I'm sad. I really wish it was true.

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At any rate, we need to defeat that thing first. Come on Master, try to pull it off again.

You'll actually die if you die here. If that happens, our contract will end.

I'll be free from this subordination, and you'll be free from life.

But that won't be fun. So, try not to die.

I'd like to talk to you just a little longer.

...I'm impressed, Master.

I have a better opinion of you. I expected you'd stand frozen or something.

Apparently I underestimated your way of existence Fujimaru, the one trying to save the world.

...It's time for you to go back. This place isn't appropriate for you to stay long.

It only needs me. This place

This darkness, belongs to "me".

Good morning, Senpai.

You didn't come out at the scheduled time, so I came to see how you were doing

But I can see that you overslept. Are you okay? You seemed to be troubled by your dream.

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Is that...so? If you don't mind, can you tell me more...no, it's nothing.

Breakfast is ready. Let's go, Senpai.

Fou, Foooou!