A NEET’s Guide to the Parallel World: Healer, the Strongest Cheat?

Chapter 87: Nito's magic

The red black wave appeared around me.

Erosion wave huh. The origin of Hidaka Masamune and the symbol of the abyss.

The dragon muttered something strange.

The symbol of the abyss?

You didnt know? It was the first part of the abyss to represent you. It was already answering you at that time.

Answering? Erosion wave was an answer?

Right, so dont think anymore. If you think be smart. Its different from worrying.

Wow, you said be smart that doesnt fit the image of a dragon at all.

I laughed unintentionally, its not like I could afford to laugh, it just came out.

Good! Laugh! Dont worry about things anymore! Humans change, you have changed on your adventure. But how was it? Did you forget those days, no your anger only grew. No matter how much fun youre having you remember the anger when you are attacked. In other words, thats who you are.

Who I am?

Thats true, I cant deny it. Those lonely days are what led me to want to kill those guys.

Yes Dont be ashamed of it. Dont think about whats right and wrong. Thats abstract, created by people you hate. Asking yourself am I wrong? is doubt, its a waste of time. The world is more selfish than you think and you are the abyss, who would love you if you cannot love yourself? Do not abandon yourself.

This is my problem so I didnt even consult Toa about it. I thought it was something I needed to figure out on my own and I believe that was correct. There are some answers that shouldnt be sought immediately after all.

I didnt abandon myself. Thats why I hate them

Youre right

I looked at the dragon and it glared down at me, but I didnt feel any malicious intent there.

I wished everyone had died at that time, so I swore to eliminate annoying things from around me.

I see, good.

But it has nothing to do with what you said. I do what I want, Im not going to be confused by you.

The dragon snorted.

Good.

This is my magic, theres no longer any hesitation. So you can stop that annoying word play.

Annoying huh? Well, thats like you too.

The dragon seems to be trying to get me to notice something, like it has no intention of actually killing me.

Arent you going to try and kill me?

Oh? You noticed.

The dragon was expressionless.

I dont know what you know about the abyss but what do you want with me?

Hm, the abyss? I dont know anything about it. I was just saying things because your mind was unstable.

Then why do you know, everything you said was what was in my heart. No matter how I think about it, its strange. Are you Bell? Or something else?

The want that was Bell didnt react but the dragon was saying the same things that he had said.

Theres no point in stalling.

Stalling? Im just asking.

I see.

The dragon paused, muttered to himself and laughed. What was that? I honestly wasnt stalling, I just thought if Bell so I asked?

This is the end. If you keep making the same mistake over and over again youll be right back in this situation.

What do you mean?

The dragon didnt answer, instead it spread its wings and shot out flame twice.

Answer my question!

I used God Speed to dodge the flame, but I couldnt keep it up because of the three behind me. The dragon was also using its right arm to restrict my range of motion, I expanded my Erosion wave but not to the point that it would hit my companions. Then

Goddesss blood tears

The magic circle appeared around the dragons body and in the next moment a rain of blood was falling through the ceiling onto the dragons body.

Blessed spear

I stabbed this into my own chest to prevent my MP from being depleted.

At the same time the rain stops and the blood overflows from the circle revealing the state of the dragon.

No going to work huh?

The dragon was in harmed.

Why isnt it working?

Could it be the difference in level? I peaked at the dragons status.

What!?

What came back was [unknown], and the moment I faltered the dragon breathed fire again. However if I avoided it, it would hit the three behind me.

I increased my Erosion wave still further to try and

prevent the flames from reaching them but the dragon began to shake its head back and forth throwing flame everywhere.

I looked back, they were waiting there just like I said but their expressions made me feel uneasy, just staring at me without saying anything.

I cant protect them like this, the dragons flame was slowly starting to burn away the Erosion.

Why?

But I already knew the answer.

because I was doubting.

Im afraid that the Erosion wave will hurt everyone, but what should I do? Expand the wave without hesitation anyway?

The dragon squinted its eyes as if watching and enjoying my conflict.

dont doubt the abyss.

Thats what Bell said to me back then.

if you doubt yourself, then youll be swallowed by the abyss.

Thats it, I must have been swallowed by the abyss, that must be why it took Ichijos arm. And although I didnt sense it before I can clearly feel the dragons intent to kill now. If I die the three behind me will be killed, do I expand the Erosion?

There are two choices, but if one is them being eaten by a dragon..

Lets finish this.

At the the dragon stopped its breath attack but said nothing.

I dont doubt myself anymore. No I cant, if I lose this magic then all thats left is a stupid kid.

At that the dragon opened its mouth.

Theres a meaning for everything. But not everyone can reach the dungeon and not everyone can understand that meaning. The abyss is not given only to those who seek it, but dont you think that youre a special case? Born from an unreasonable coincidence.

Your words dont matter anymore, I am me. And I believe in my magic.

At that the dragon suddenly breathed fire again.

Erosion wave

I poured in all of my magic power, expanding the magic to the point it included the three behind me. Then the fired and the dragons flame collided.

do you doubt the abyss?

I feel no doubt!

I expanded the Erosion further, it was in contact with my friends but I wasnt worried, they were my friends so my magic wouldnt hurt them. I didnt even turn around.

Kill him!!!

I screamed with raw emotion, willing my magic to erase the dragon in front of me. And in that moment suddenly the dragon stopped its attack.

As expected, my king.

In the next instance my magic attacked the dragon erasing it and the the particles of light that it burst into.

By defeating Doppler Lv: 1262, [Goddess Blessing] was activated. No loot found.

Your level has increased from 1262 to level 2009.

I adjusted my breathing and turned around.

Its over now huh.

Toa smiled.

You did it!

Nem looked relieved.

I believed in you Lord Nito.

Yeah, sorry for making you worry.

The Erosion didnt hurt the three of them because I believed.

So, is it over now that you defeated the dragon?

What do you mean is it over? I just worked really hard you know.

Oh..right. Good job Masamune!

Toa gave me a thumbs up and smiled as she said this. It helped me relax a little.

Well anyway, this thing wasnt a dragon, it was a Doppler. Thats why it could change its appearance like that.

I still cant explain why he transformed into Saeki or the dragon I met though.

But I was still worried when I saw Masamune being cornered.

What, you didnt believe in me?

I believed in you! But I was worried and there was blood everywhere..

I remembered the scene where toa was covering her mouth.

Toa I was wanting to ask this when we entered the dungeon but, are you not good with blood?

Blood is fine, Im not good with cruelty.

Hmmm.

I guess after the Empires attack I heard that Toa worked really hard so maybe thats true. There must have been blood all over that time as well so.

While I was thinking this the dungeon began to shake again.

Everyone stay close to me!

The four of us held hands as the walls began to fall away leaving a pure white space behind.

Whats.going on?

Whats next?

Toa asked.

I dont know.

But Id noticed.

Its for me.

Huh?

This dungeon is for me.

That

Everything that came before was related to me. Its odd to think that way, but whatever comes next, will also be related to me.

Then suddenly a video like phenomenon began to play all around us. On the floor, the ceiling, the walls, the other three fell silent as they watched.

Who is this?

What does this dungeon want?

Me, as a child.

But not one scene was of me laughing, it was all of me crying. I had been accused of being a germ and was crying alone.

Masamune? ..this.

Situations like this created my personality.

Sufilia, you thought this way didnt you? Why were you the prince, surely someone else would have been fine. Right?

Yes

Me too. I often wondered why it was me. I thought it was unreasonable.

The smaller me never stood up, I just sat there crying.

They were selfish, deciding what I was and bullying me.

Youre right lord Nito. Everyone is selfish.

I knew already though. That everyone is just worried about their own convenience, they dont care about others.

Everyone only moves for their own convenience.

But I think about you. I need you to support me so this doesnt happen again.

Master is sad?

No, Im ok because youre here next to me.

Im here too.

Toa said as she grabbed my hand.

Toa..

My voice sounded like I was going to cry.

Me too. Ill be by your side forever Lord Nito.

Sufilia grabbed my other hand.

Im not alone anymore, and I will move forward from now on to keep it that way.

Listen you three.

I looked all three of them in the eye.

I am NitoMasamune is dead.

No, master is master.

Nem said with a smile.

I understand Lord Nito.

Sufilia looked happy.

Ok.Nito.

Toa was a little awkward but she didnt deny me, I dont need that name anymore.

Ill say it one more time. I am Nito.

This is reality, this is my world now. This is the world that I belong in.

Killing those guys, I wont hesitate any longer.

Abnormal condition: parallel world syndrome, has been cured. Status has returned to normal.