The Legends Of Creator Hero
Farewell

"Damn! This is far more torturous than I expected!"

He crawled and rested on a rock to help him lay down his body. Not because of fatigue, but in the direction of a turbulent pain. It was as if his body had just been hit by hundreds of swords.

"It's a failure..."

As a result, he drained mentally and energy for things that did not produce anything. The result is a failure, the last bet failed or not? maybe half of it is failure.

His right hand felt burnt by the turbulent force, even though the existing runes had been removed or deactivated. Rigel took a deep breath to regulate his heart rhythm and calm down.

"Create!" with fatigue to his voice, he created a white bandage and tightly wrapped around his right hand. Not to dampen the burning feeling, but rather cover the marks from where the runes appeared.

Waiting for a few minutes until he returned to normal, Rigel left the temple which contained a golden lake. But the real difference, the golden water that came out became less, as if it was about to run out and disappear.

Rigel used teleportation to go to the place he wanted to go. There was nothing special that forced him to go there. It was just his personal desire to leave.

[***]

The scenery alternated, the forest green as far as the eye could see. Light particles in the form of little fairies surrounded him, some perched on his shoulders, head and some circling around him.

The fairy forest, a place that was very difficult for humans, demons and even other monsters to enter. Only those who have the permission of this forest Queen, Sylph alone can enter it.

Since Rigel had known him for a long time, there was no longer any need to worry about being considered an intruder or anything like that. After all, right now, he was still a King to these elves.

"I thought you went with another Hero's troupe. What blessing brought you back??"

A woman with a beautiful face appeared, her butterfly wings are as charming as the face. Its existence can no longer be denied as the embodiment of all beauty. However, for some reason Rigel had no excessive interest in him. Indeed he admitted Sylph was beautiful, but not to adore her like a Goddess.

"Nothing, just bored. The journey won't take a minute. It doesn't matter to me to wander to some place before finally starting the raid."

Rigel leisurely leaned under the tree while enjoying the wind blowing and the little fairies massaged his shoulders. It is unexpected that with their small hands, the massage is quite felt and makes it more relaxed. Even though something still burned his heart.

"I see, yes." Sylph said as she looked at something far away. "Now the time will come, yes."

His face looked like one who had taken super difficult decisions in his life. That confidence will never waver— will not.

"Are you sure? Such a thing would really happen?? I'm sure you're equal or stronger than me. If the two of us and the other heroes work together, it's not impossible to defeat Acnologia and the mysterious kidnapper. Even if he's Lucifer, it's more likely to beat him together."

He doesn't doubt that, not at all. Surely there are some incomplete parts, such as the actual form of Lucifer's power. Especially with Hades' left hand that he got from hell, making him unpredictable.

However, Rigel also has the same thing, completely hidden cards. He barely used it in battle, stage four and the last stage of Void. Until now he still had no intention of using it, as he did not know clearly what kind of power it was. And because of his ignorance, the final stage became terrible.

"While it's not wrong, I have a feeling of not wearing about this. Even if there's a chance, I'm sure it won't reach fifty."

With the combination of Sylph, Rigel and the other Heroes, when the possibility of succeeding did not reach fifty, it was very clear that the opponent this time was not easy to deal with. He began to recall the thing Sylph had said earlier.

'The fight this time might be able to bring me to the end, so the elves need a new King or Queen to rule them, in the worst anticipation. Please marry me and become King of the fairies.'

Although it was only a precautionary measure, if Sylph herself took the difficult steps, then there was no harm in Rigel also taking the difficult steps.

"A hunch is just a hunch. Yeah, there's no harm in taking anticipatory steps. However, it's surprising that you're not sure if you're going to win against Acnologia."

Whether just candala or truth, whatever Acnologia is is definitely not an easy opponent. Although he had a rough idea of his strength, he could not guess exactly how far his strength was.

"With you and the other Heroes, I wouldn't have to take this step if only Acnologia was faced. But, against the mysterious kidnapper, I have a rough idea of his identity."

Rigel also has a picture of the person who is most likely to be a suspect. However, he did not know too much about the details that occurred during the chaos, so could not confirm it for sure. He could only think of his candidate, but had no certainty.

"Who's the guy you think is going to be the mysterious kidnapper??"

Sylph remained staring at something in the distance, not fluttering in the slightest from its place other than its beautiful butterfly wings that kept flapping.

"Although I said so, the candidate I thought of was absurd. They are something that cannot exist in this world. In addition to the age that should be an absolute barrier for him, there is an absolute prohibition not to be in this world..," he said closed his eyes as did Rigel.

"You say "They" means there's more than one person you think is likely to be a candidate??"

Age is a barrier for him to be in this world, then the answer must be a creature that does not have a long life. There are only humans, Demi-humans and also monsters. Other than dragons, none of these races could reach a lifespan of more than a thousand years. Not even a hundred.

"Yeah, two things that can't be guaranteed. But I'll say. Those two figures are...,"

Her closed eyes opened, as soon as the wind gently hit her body. Rigel also thought about the possibility of those two names, yet they were two candidates that were truly unthinkable to exist in this age.

"It is true that they are the unexpected. However, no matter who it is, I will definitely destroy it."

Those who disturb his peace, disturb his happiness, snatch his beloved, grieve his life, will not be allowed to escape. His kindness is enough to let him live by a deadline, as is Takatsumi. No need to be merciful to their enemies.

"It seems so true" Sylph giggled slightly and was slightly relieved by Rigel's words. Even so, the end would not change, that was what he believed.

Rigel himself realized that Sylph's determination did not waver. He had no idea what Sylph was preparing for without his knowledge, but it was not good for him to shake his resolve.

Rigel got up and cleaned up the dirt that stuck to his body. The elf around him started to move away while waving his hand, as if to say see you again.

"I don't know what you're up to, but it looks like you're fully prepared, huh??"

He did not know, but it seemed like a very important plan so he did not explain it to Rigel.

"Yeah. Like you said the other day" he said with a gentle smile that never changed. "Death will come to those who long for its creator."

His gaze softened slightly, his lips twitching slightly, but as best as he could he harbored the feeling he felt now. Sylph realized it, slightly pleased with her willingness and approached her.

Sylph slightly nodded, yet her face did not say so. He stretched out his hand, approaching Rigel.

"One moment, when the end comes to me for missing the creator, I hope you're sad for me, angry for me, but don't hold too deep for me."

Rigel understood his intentions, and he gently touched Sylph's cheek that was getting closer to her face. Although it was only seven nights together, a slight sense of kinship was attached to it. Not that Sylph was a figure that stood in parallel with Tirith and Priscilla in her heart, but so be it.

Consider this a parting gift from me.

Approaching each other's faces, leaving a variety of sweetness and warmth only limited to their lips.

Even though your heart is not mine, you want to comfort me. And if I die, please, please, cry out for me, O my King, Rigel...,

The sadness and heartbreak he could not voice to the world was buried deep in his heart. Although he had never and would not manage to grab her heart, at least she had placed the memory of him somewhere in her head.

He knew it was not appropriate for him to act like this. But if he had to consider it again, it would be a way of penance that he had been doing for a long time and only himself and Undine knew.

The sin that caused the time of chaos was increasingly uncontrollable, should himself redeem it by sacrificing all his possessions, including his life. Similar to Rigel, Sylph had laid her final gamble with one action and two of her loved ones.

Sylph slowly distanced her face, then herself from Rigel to keep her distance and remember carefully every form the man had. Starting from the tip of his hair white to the tip of his feet, even his scent that feels like lemon.

"This is farewell, I'm going to go to a place that only I know. Until the day came, this was a farewell.", his body began to be illuminated by the light, a sign that he was about to retreat. "Perhaps if that happens, let's meet in heaven there."

Leaving behind those words, Sylph disappeared and went to the place where she would prepare her plans for the battlefield later. Each of them has their own plan, no one has the right to interfere with each other.

The last chance to meet was the battlefield, the chance to meet after the war only existed in heaven. That's what Sylph is trying to say. Without having to deepen his words, Rigel knew with the utmost intent.

"I can't believe we'll meet. There is no place, intention or purpose for me to go to heaven. For all the sins I have committed, hell is the ultimate goal." he murmured as he said farewell to the bottom of his heart.

No tears coming out—not the least bit. Sadness certainly exists, it's just that Rigel is less expressive in responding to such feelings now.

"Yeah, we'll take care of this. Let's see the other developments."

Although not too long had passed since he left, he had not gotten anything from her since then. The goal this time was, the cave that was in the Mountain Region, where Red was located.

[***]

"Hey, uncle Red! Do you know why everyone is so busy? I saw so many Region people gathering and going to the sea. I heard from Theresia that they would do great things to protect the world. Is that true??"

Red looked softly at the little girl named Riri. His gaze was like that of a father who saw his daughter excitedly telling her story. But the difference was, she was a dragon, while the little girl was only a demi-human.

Against the curiosity of the little one in front of him, Red gently told the part that was harmless to them.

"Yeah, it's all for you and your future. They even dare to challenge the Gods so that you can live happily all the life you have."

"Heeh~."

They seem to enjoy his heroic and interesting explanations. However, the atmosphere full of warmth was shattered with the appearance of a man.

White hair that looks smooth and boring, his eyes are different and his face that makes it can not be ignored. Moreover, the look of his eyes that seemed to be able to bite him at any time.

"ah! That's Rigel!!" exclaimed a boy, until Riri and the others realized and ran towards him.

"Old not together! What's brother doing here?" asked Riri innocently.

Rigel gently patted his head without bothering to stop his steps.

"There's something important I need to talk to him about. Can you guys go for a while? I don't allow you to eavesdrop."

"All right! Then see you, Uncle Red!!"

Without asking or rejecting any further, Riri and the others left the place, creating a silence between Rigel and Red who were staring at each other intently.

"Do you still suspect me or one of my colleagues??"

"A little suspicion for you, but regarding your comrades there is no doubt. If only one of your comrades were a traitor, no mercy would come from me."

He's not kidding. It was impossible for him to joke with such seriousness. Red slightly got up from his lying position while calmly staring at Rigel.

"If there really is a traitor, then I will let you kill him, as an apology for my negligence. However, if you kill the innocent, then I stand as your opponent."

Similar threats are the same as what Rigel will reveal. As veterans of war, they would not be foolish to grant leniency to the interlocutor. If they give it a threat, there must be a threat back for them.

"Just whatever. I will kill every one of your race that attacks me first. Those who attack are enemies, so move faster than waiting for myself or another Hero to do what you don't want. That's all I'm here for."

In short, Rigel wanted Red and his dragon companions to move first before he and the Combat Union finally entered the battlefield. That way, there would be no obligation to kill a pure dragon which might be a major obstacle for the troops.

Moreover, if Red really managed to persuade the pure dragon that existed, then the course of the battlefield would reverse. The obvious advantage will lie on Rigel's side.

"Eitherway. I myself am not sure if you can really kill a pure blood dragon without wasting much energy. At the very least, I believe that you would choose to save some energy before facing Acnologia."

"Yeah, my thinking might change, or it won't. Don't push your luck any further."

Leaving behind such words, Red laid his body again and slowly closed his eyes, falling asleep. He was no longer interested in anything Rigel would say next. It just makes him have more things to think about.

"That's my line. Here you and your comrades are forcing their luck by only entering the battlefield when victory is assured. You weak coward."

His words are a truth or perhaps a target. Red did not respond, completely ignoring him wholeheartedly.