Capítulo 243: Chapter 1. The Story of Rabbit
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Amidst a faint glow, Cyd walked out unhurriedly.
"Yo~ Welcome back," Roman tossed a file to Cyd. "I have some good news here. Want to hear it?"
"It's about Mash, isn't it?" Cyd caught the file but didn't open it immediately.
"Huh~ How did you know?" Roman looked a bit disappointed. "I was hoping to see your surprised expression."
"How is Mash doing?" Cyd used the file to pat Roman's head. "Judging by your face, it must be something great, right?"
"Yes! I'll take you to see her," Roman gestured excitedly. "I should say, as expected of you..."
Cyd walked toward Mash's "room" while listening to Roman's enthusiastic narration.
On the first day after Cyd left, thanks to Roman's strong backing, the summoning of the Pure White Hero was proposed again, once again using Mash as the vessel.
Almost all the researchers considered this a waste of time, like foolishly drawing one last pull in a gacha game after hundreds or thousands of failed attempts. They couldn't understand why the director even approved it.
Then, a miracle happened on that single pull—no, wait, the summoning succeeded.
Without any terrifying aura, the girl named Mash opened her eyes again. The restraints on her body snapped, and a bracer marked with thirteen rays of light appeared on her left hand.
At that moment, all the researchers fell into silence. Now, the one controlling Mash's body was the great Greek hero, named Cyd. Would he, like the previous one, cause havoc again? Could they handle it?
But unexpectedly, Mash returned after just a glance around, while the rising values didn't decrease.
[The Pure White Hero bestowed power upon Mash.]
At least, that's how it appeared on the surface.
Subsequent summonings also went smoothly. Each time, the Pure White Hero would appear, as if he'd already chosen the girl named Mash. Occasionally, the Pure White Hero would use Mash's body to express some dissatisfaction. Because everything went so smoothly, the researchers granted his request to give Mash a real room, instead of a transparent observation room.
Roman was overjoyed that Mash was being treated like a person, but what truly made him happy was Mash's physical condition.
"C-chan! Mash can live on!" Roman excitedly grabbed Cyd's shoulders and shook him vigorously. "Her lifespan is extending! Although it's only 25 years now, at this rate, she'll soon have a normal lifespan. After saving humanity, she can finally go see the sights she wants! She can finally participate in the story, not just listen to it!"
"That's great," Cyd raised his hand and placed it on Roman's arm.
Just as he thought.
Although he hadn't died, he had, for a brief moment, experienced death. He had also existed as a follower in the present world, so the Akashic Records must have already registered the Pure White Hero's spirit origin. However, since he was still around, it couldn't materialize.
When he leaves this era, the refutation of the Pure White Hero's spirit origin will be erased. In theory, he could be summoned based on his will.
Mash, that child—others might have different thoughts, but he liked her. Since he was summoned within her, of course, he'd come.
Although the blessing he brought over was merely a projected imitation, it still had some effect. The blessing to ward off death wouldn't make Mash immortal, but it would gradually drive away death from her body, extending her lifespan.
"Thank you. Unlike me, who only talks, you truly saved her." Roman stepped aside and pointed to the door ahead. "Knowing you're back, Mash will definitely be very happy."
"I saved only her life, but you can save her soul," Cyd patted Roman's shoulder.
Roman scratched his head and grinned foolishly.
"Though Mash is strong and might not need you," Cyd pushed open the door.
Roman's silly grin froze.
"But Mash is really happy to have you around," Cyd smiled as he stepped into the room. "So am I."
"Ah~ You're making it difficult for me," Roman sighed, looking at the closed door.
Mash would be respected, and her life would be extended, under one condition: the Pure White Hero's summonability, meaning Cyd couldn't stay in this world.
For the sake of this child, please leave this era...
Even if you beat him to death, he would never say such a thing. Cyd had already shouldered enough responsibilities. If Mash knew that her life extension required Cyd to always drift in other eras, she would be heartbroken.
For a doctor responsible for Mash's mental well-being, that would be a colossal failure!
"Looks like I'll just have to try a little harder," Roman sighed.
[With the Pure White Hero responding to the summons, we can try summoning other followers.]
If that person were to say this, the other researchers probably wouldn't object.
"I hope I'm not disturbing you," Cyd waved to Mash, who was sitting on the bed reading.
"Mr. Cyd," Mash's eyes lit up. She put the book aside and lifted the blanket, trying to get off the bed. "Long time no see!"
"Just lie there," Cyd pulled up a chair and sat by the bed. "For a good child, now is sleep time."
"Sorry, but I really wanted to read one more story before sleeping," Mash lowered her head.
"It's okay to be a little willful," Cyd placed his hand on Mash's head.
Feeling the warmth from above, Mash smiled gently. "It's truly strange. Although I haven't seen you for some time, it feels like you've always been by my side."
"Hahaha, it's probably just a coincidence in names," Cyd chuckled, pressing Mash down and covering her with the blanket.
"Is... that so?" Mash tilted her head.
"Yup~ By the way, I brought back a new story," Cyd lightly tapped Mash's nose. "After hearing this story, you must obediently go to sleep~"
"Okay!" Mash nodded earnestly.
"This is a story about a clumsy little white rabbit who wanted to become a hero," Cyd placed his hands behind his head and looked at the white ceiling.
Mash blinked her eyes, watching the white-haired young man in front of her with a slight smile on his lips. Cyd wasn't great at telling stories, but she was drawn in, as if she were standing beside him, watching the pitiful little rabbit stumble and get back up. Maybe it was because the rabbit was so clumsy that it made people want to believe in it, and so more animals started gathering around it.
The story didn't have an ending; it stopped when the rabbit decided to shoulder a heavy burden. But Mash didn't feel regret because it was a story of passing on the hero's name. The next part, the continuation of the hero's tale, would be written by the rabbit itself.
Though satisfied, Mash still had one question.
"Mr. Cyd, what role did you play?"
"Me?" Cyd chuckled and lowered his hands. "Of course, I'm the one telling the story~"
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