The Daughter of Evil - Volume 2 - Chapter 3.26

✿CHAPTER 3, SECTION 2, SCENE 6✿
✿ Michaela ~ Elphegort Country’s “Freesis Mansion • Garden” ~

The southern sky was of bright red. It wasn’t the sunset anymore because the sun has already sunk below the horizon.

Even for just a while, I would like to rush out of the house and go to the forest. However, under the present situation, I cannot go out, otherwise, it would become dangerous. I had the urge to leave this house.

Some people would go out and view the current state of the forest. It seems Lucifenia is setting the forest outside of Elphegort’s territory ablaze. If this continues, the fire would reach The Millenium Tree forest in a matter of time.

(They…  Must be alright…)

The forest animals, plants and people living in the forest, Eldoh-san must be worried about them.

Although I tried using the “Amazing Green Onion” to contact Elluka, I didn’t get any response.

So far, I haven’t tried to “pray” to God because I was an existence close to God and there was no point in praying. However, this time, I wanted to pray to God and wish for God’s safety. While this is an extremely contradicting behavior, I have no choice but to pray. It has already a year and half since I became human and I was able to adapt human behavior. I deprecated myself for not being able to do anything.

Beside me was Clarith who was also praying.

“God lives and blesses The Millenium Tree Forest”

She said. Of course, I know that because he actually exists in the forest. However, I cannot tell her that.

No, it is not necessary. My heart is already fully determined.

A red sky set by fire can be seen in the horizon. It was covering the whole of the forest but clouds suddenly gathered together. They then scattered heavy rain, extinguishing the fire.

It was already late at night. Because of my worry for the forest, I could not sleep. Suddenly, the “Amazing Green Onion” started flashing. I hurriedly grabbed the green onion and ran for the garden.

“Michaela, can you hear me? Answer me! Michaela!”

I heard Elluka’s voice from the green onion. She seems to be panicking.

“Yes! I hear you Elluka! What’s happening?”

“I’m sorry I couldn’t contact you immediately Michaela. It’s total chaos here. You have to get out of your current place… No, you have to escape Elphegort!”

 “What do you mean?”

“Lucifenia is going to attack Elphegort! Step by step, my “Purple” dreams are becoming reality!”

The situation is getting worse. We only need six more months to seal the demon!

“Why… How did this happen?!”

“Rilliane is burning the forest because, for her, it is a hindrance. Gumillia and I are trying to lessen the mortality rate… Gumillia was very helpful. If she weren’t here, I wouldn’t be able to make such a large rainfall. She has grown so much in a short period of time. The only left to teach is…”

“Wait a minute! Why is Lucifenia attacking Elphegort?!”

“…… Riliane is under command. I was too careless; I never would have thought she would wage war. You know the Marlon King’s lover lives in Elphegort right?”

“Yes, I already know…”

“It is simply hate and envy. Because she does not know who the Marlon King’s lover is, Riliane ordered to ‘exterminate everyone in the country’ instead”

I almost fainted. That woman could actually do something like this. Or is this because of the demon’s deeds?

“Whoever charmed the Marlon King is giving me a head ache!”

“……Elluka, I’m sorry”

It’s because of me. If I just refused his proposal… if I haven’t been there at all… then…

After telling Elluka the details of the whole story, I felt Elluka’s anxious feelings from the other side of the onion.

“Is the royal family made up of idiotic fools?! What a strange guy… but Michaela, you have to run away! You are Rilliane’s target! If she can’t find you… then she will order to kill every green haired woman in Elphegort!”

Green hair… I touched my pony tail and suddenly realized something frightening.

“Wait! What would Gumillia? Is she OK?”

“Don’t worry, she’s OK. We have already fled the palace because Gumillia was about to be pursued.”

“Great…! However, many innocent civilians will be killed…”

“There is nothing we can do about it but we will try to reduce the casualties. I have many acquaintances in Elphegort’s Palace. Anyway, if my dream is to occur right away, Lucifenia will fall because of a revolution. Until this happens, you just have to run and hide…”

According to Elluka’s interpretations, her “Purple” dreams will always come true. We can only accept it and decide on our future actions.

“Michaela, the only way to guarantee your safety is to return yourself into a forest spirit. It would faster if I could do it myself but the current situation is not in our favor. You must go north from Aceid to a magical place in the Evillious region(?). If you are there, you should be able to use magic. I’ll teach a simple reincarnation method and…”

“I can’t do that”

“……eh?”

I have decided. An image of Clarith’s face emerged from my head. I decided to Elluka.

“I do not want to revert back into a spirit. I have decided to live on as a human. I do not want to leave the important people around me”

I finally said it. I was surprised she didn’t get angry… or because there was no response from the other side. Is the onion broken? As I leaned in and listened more carefully, I heard Elluka crying. She suddenly buzzed:

“Ah~~~ Enough! You are all fools! Rilliane, Marlon’s king, Allen and LeonHart too! Everyone is an idiot!”

I heard Elluka’s bursting sound as well as the voice of person comforting her.

Soon the sound stopped. I heard a voice, not from Elluka but a nostalgic voice.

“Michaela, long time no see. Gumillia here”

“Gumillia!… I’m sorry I said some wayward words”

Because I only hear sounds, it was difficult to tell her feelings. She doesn’t seem to be angry.

“Because it is something Michaela has to do, I will not ask for a reason. I’m fine with whatever you will to do. I also learned a lot after being a human so I can somewhat understand your feelings”

“…… Thank you, Gumillia”

“I have also decided. If Michaela wants to stay as a human, then I also don’t want to revert back into a spirit”

“Huuuuuuuuuh!?” Screams from Elluka was heard from far away.

“I also have important people to protect. I want to protect that person and to survive as a human”

I did not ask who it was. Since she didn’t ask me, I was in no position to ask her. And even if I asked, I would vaguely know who it is.

At this time, Elluka calmed down and her voice came through the onion again.

“Oh, you two are such unfaithful people… Eldoh will be very disappointed”

“Well… then I should make an offer”

“Well, back to the current situation. Do you have some ways to escape?”

I told them the hideout Mr. Keel told me.

“I know that place. After everything has calmed down, we will meet you there. Michaela… don’t die”

Before I could answer, I did not hear any voice coming from the onion. The time has come.

I once again had to do it; to tell them “Thank you”