PT | Chapter 6.1

Ding.

With the cute sound of a bell, as Lennock’s figure disappeared, Aubrey immediately grabbed the heating pack and placed it down. Staring quietly at the heating pack on his thigh, Aubrey slowly lifted his head. He then checked the picture hanging on the wall again and furrowed his brows in a deep crease.

“……”

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The calendar of the continent was divided into two periods: before and after the year 400. This division marked the point when a man, who attempted to explore the realm of the gods and was killed, was referred to as the “great sin.”

According to historical records, about 400 years ago, a man tried to become a god but failed. Everyone on the continent united to kill him, dismembered his body, and scattered the pieces across the continent.

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In the heart of the continent, Sellanto, the great sin was slain, and his first blood was spilled.

In the eastern agricultural nation, Zabeer, his right arm and leg.

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In the southern steel empire, Toroso, his left arm and leg.

In the western holy nation, Alman, his head was moved and sealed.

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Finally, in the north, his heart was buried, though many records dispute this claim.

Thus, each nation buried the dismembered body of the great sin beneath the ground, and built new nations and orders upon it. There had once been much debate about whether Sellanto, being the nation founded by the great sin, should be destroyed, but the rugged terrain and the benefits gained from its existence eventually silenced those voices. The advantage was electricity.

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Though his body was severed, the great sin had attained the status of a god. From each of the severed body parts, different powers were unleashed, and these powers coincidentally matched the unique characteristics of each country.

In the holy empire of Alman, mana stones extracted deep from the earth could only harness magic power.

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In the steel empire of Toroso, iron was produced to contain this magic power so that it wouldn’t leak out.

Eventually, in the agricultural nation Zabeer, skilled hands refined the iron into cases, and within those cases, the magic power was stored, completing the battery.

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The magic power stored in these cases was ultimately perfected into batteries and became incredibly useful for various purposes.

No matter how strong the magic power, a device was needed to store it, and to run that device, electricity was necessary. And this electricity could only be obtained from Sellanto’s ever-flowing river. The electricity generated by the water flowing down from the highlands was used not only for cases but also for flying ships, trains, ships, and many other devices.

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The electricity required to complete products on this land could only be obtained from Sellanto. This sparked questions among people: why was it that only the river of Sellanto could provide electricity?

Some speculated that it was because the power of the great sin was sealed in Sellanto’s land. However, it was soon whispered that this was an ominous thought. While the electricity greatly contributed to the continent’s development, and the battery cases it created were extremely helpful, the great sin was not something to be casually mentioned. Using the power of a sinner was an uneasy matter for many.

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Thus, each country continued to maintain its balance while fulfilling its role. But this was only the peace visible on the surface.

For the past 100 years, rumors had been spreading that alchemists in Alman had been creating completely new batteries, with rumors that Zabeer was secretly supporting them. Perhaps it was natural for Zabeer. Despite producing all the continent’s transportation tools and devices, they had never fully perfected the batteries, so their efforts were looked down upon.

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This was no longer the time when everyone worked together, encouraging each other to start anew, like 400 years ago. For over a century, each country, pretending to be united, had been quietly growing its power, waiting for the opportunity to strike on its own. In such an era, anyone who could help in the nation’s development could achieve an elevation in status. That was how Aubrey’s father had risen to claim the position of the head of the Wiidin Marquis House.

But it was all in vain. This was a thought only possible for Aubrey, who had helped his father take control of Toroso and even conquer Sellanto. After gathering all the remaining strength and reaching the end, he realized there was something beyond that. Remembering the world that had turned into a sea of fire upon the awakening of the great sin, Aubrey muttered:

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“I’m so tired of this.”

Why is it that you and I have such a tragic fate?

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Aubrey had also wondered if perhaps he wasn’t the only one stuck in this endless cycle of repeated returns. Maybe someone else, other than him, was going through this hellish experience as well. Lost in thought, Aubrey turned his eyes toward the sound of a small bell.

In one hand, Lennock was holding a water bottle, and in the other, a small bag. He apologized to the boss, who had been knitting, and handed him the bag with snacks. The boss, usually kind, showed a look of surprise for a moment. As the boss waved his hand, saying it wasn’t necessary, Lennock nodded and walked over to Aubrey.

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“……”

His movement was incredibly graceful.

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It was so different from the shabby appearance he used to have.

Yeah. If he looked like that, no one would dare to approach him. If we had met differently, I might have felt a bit of affection for him… Ah, no. I didn’t know back then that he would awaken as the great sin, so I harassed him just like Gray did.

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Maybe it was because I tormented him so much back when I first returned that I ended up burning to death. If both of us are experiencing this endless return, then…

“Here, drink some water.”

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Lennock handed the open bottle to Aubrey.

Aubrey, having taken the bottle, pointed toward the picture hanging on the wall, raising his finger.

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“Look at that.”

Even with Aubrey’s words, Lennock continued to look down at him.

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Aubrey raised his arm higher, pointing at the picture again.

“No, I mean, look at that, not me.”

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“I saw it enough earlier.”

“Seeing it now is different.”

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With Aubrey’s insistence, a furrow appeared on Lennock’s forehead.

He was an unpredictable person, but today he was especially strange. Wondering why he was behaving like this, Lennock turned his head and looked at the picture. It depicted the dismemberment of the great sin. The image was used as a reminder not to forget the past and a talisman to wish for no misfortune to come into the household.

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Lennock had been staring at the picture because of its realistic depiction and intense colors. It was a striking image, and he had simply paused to look at it. There was no deeper meaning.

After quickly looking at the picture, Lennock turned back to Aubrey.

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“I’ve looked at it again. Is that enough now?”

“…… Do you feel anything strange looking at that picture?”

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At this point, Lennock was starting to wonder why Aubrey was acting so odd. The way he had looked at him with contempt earlier and now obsessing over the picture. Nothing about this was normal from Lennock’s point of view.

Should I just leave him to it? For a moment, Lennock considered walking away but then remembered that Aubrey was still in a fragile state. Also recalling the help he had received a few nights ago, Lennock took a deep breath and calmly spoke.

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“If you want me to understand any feelings or revelations from that picture, don’t beat around the bush. Just explain it directly.”

“……”

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“Or, did you get annoyed that I stood here for too long pretending to appreciate the art, even though I don’t know how to appreciate pictures?”

Lennock spoke calmly, though his words weren’t free from a tone that could be considered sarcastic.

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With his mouth shut, Lennock waited for Aubrey’s response. Aubrey, who had been looking between Lennock and the picture, mumbled, drinking the water.

“No, never mind.”

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The more Aubrey’s behavior confused Lennock, the deeper the furrow in his brow became.

Aubrey had always been unpredictable. In the Marquis House, there were people like Gray, who scratched his head or threw punches at him, Jill, who openly expressed dislike, and Danvers, who didn’t treat him like a person at all. But Lennock found Aubrey the most uncomfortable among them.

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He wasn’t violent like Gray, nor did he reject him outright like Jill, and unlike Danvers, he treated him like a person.

But sometimes, Aubrey showed even more hostility than Gray, or seemed to hate and despise him even more than Jill, and in a different way, he acted as if Lennock didn’t exist in this world.

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If you hate me, just say it clearly, but Aubrey was neither this nor that.

What am I to you? Lennock, curious about what Aubrey really thought of him, slowly spoke.

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