Chapter 113: Where is it?
Gen then said, "Do you know why your essence went out of control?"
And Eli said, "Yes, and you know too, don't you?"
"I think so. It was because of Alex, wasn't it?"
"Exactly. He's part of a past of yours that can't exist at the moment."
"I know. I thought if I didn't touch on matters of the past, nothing would happen."
"Hmm, is that why you called him by his nickname and commented on how good or bad he and his sister are at lying?"
"... Ok. I admit it. I crossed the line. It's just that it's been so many years since I've seen Alex that before I knew it, I was talking to him ..."
"... I understand, Gen. It can't be easy to leave an entire life behind. After all, it's been four years since you've seen your family and old friends."
"That's right ... how I wanted to get this over with. Save my brother. Free Light. Reunite with my friends."
"I know. It won't be easy, but I know one day you'll succeed."
"You mean us, right? Because I will need your help to get there."
"Gen, we will always be here to help you, and we will do everything possible and impossible to reach your goal. Right Dehji?"
And Dehji said, "Well, I live inside your body, so I don't have much choice, hahaha."
Eli then said, "Anyway, Gen. Don't forget that you, even alone, are also a powerful person. You spent four years getting by on your own, with one or another little interference from me and Light."
And Gen said, "I wouldn't say little Eli. You helped me a lot when I needed it."
Dehji then said, "Fine, but you got through my challenge without anyone's help."
And Gen said, "Well, I didn't use it completely, but I did get to use some of my spear essence once."
"Yeah, but it didn't change anything, did it? In the end, when it was all or nothing, you decided to trust yourself. You even wanted to enter the challenge without your spears."
"Well, you're right."
"Even though you don't realize it, deep down, you know you're a very strong person. So enough of this weird motivational talk."
"... Pfft, hahaha."
"Hahaha."
Seeing them laughing, Eli smiled and thought, 'Looks like I don't have to worry about Gen feeling depressed with Dehji by his side.'
Eli then sat down and said, "Well, let's settle what you came here to do."
And Gen said, "Can you pull your essence back?"
"Yes. Leave it to me."
Eli then stretched out his arm and said, "Give me your hand."
Gen then did as he asked, and Eli held his hand. He then closed his eyes, stayed like that for a while, and then Eli said, "There. Solved."
Gen then said, "Really? I thought it might take longer."
"Well, not that much mist came out of your body, so it wasn't hard to bring it back."
"Got it."
Eli let go of Gen's hand, and at that very instant, black lines came out of his chair and began to catch on him. They caught his legs, his arms, his waist, and his neck.
Seeing this, Gen said, "It must be horrible to be trapped like this, Eli. I'm sorry."
And Eli said, "Well, it's terrible, but Light has it worse than me."
"That's right ..."
"Although, from today, my punishment will be greater."
"What do you mean?"
"You'll understand. Well, bye, Gen. See you next time. I hope you can solve your problems as soon as possible."
"Thanks, Eli. I'll do my part in it."
Eli didn't say anything, just smiled, and then two more lines came out of his chair, covering his eyes and then his mouth. Gen was speechless at the sight, and then he and Dehji were teleported outside where Eli lived.
Gen then thought, 'Before, Eli was only left with his fists and legs bound. Now he's got his whole body pretty much locked up. This is my fault. Every time I defy the contract, Eli pays for my mistakes ... I am-', but was interrupted by a slap that Dehji gave him on the head.
Gen then said, "What was that Dehji?!"
And Dehji said, "Well, from your face, I figured you were thinking about something unnecessary. So I decided to wake you up before you got depressed and started crying."
"You ... who said I was going to start crying?"
"I just said it. Didn't you hear?"
"... And you don't know why you live in a log cabin."
"So you have control over that!"
"No, I was just kidding, but it could be that I do, and my perception of my essences decides where they live."
"You mean essences that don't call you dumb, and other names live in better places?"
"It could be that way."
"Gee, that's too bad. Looks like I'm going to live in a log cabin forever."
"... I don't even know why I waste my time with you."
"Hahaha."
"Well, I've done what I needed to do. I'm leaving Dehji."
"Okay, bye."
Gen then returned his consciousness to the outside world. He then focused his eyes and had a strange image in front of him.
Gen then said, "Raja, why do you have your hand in my pocket?"
And Raja said, "Ahh! Hi Gen! Have you solved your problem yet?"
"Answer me!"
"Relax, Gen. I was just checking your heart rate."
"With your hand in the pocket on the right side of the chest? Do you know where the heart is?"
"You can check it from the other side too."
"No, you can't."
Lina then said, "Are you a doctor now, Gen? To know where you measure a person's heartbeat."
And Gen said, "No, but-"
Lina then said, "No buts."
And Gen said, "... Whatever."
Raja then said, "Did you manage to solve the problem? The mist on your hand is gone."
And Gen said, "Yes, I did for the time being."
Lina then said, "That's great."
And Gen said, "Well, let's not waste any more time. Let's go to the adventurer's guild."
Raja then said, "That's right. Great idea."
And Lina said, "Well, let's go.", and then she and Raja got up from the table, but Gen said, "Wait a minute. I'm a little thirsty. I'll get something to drink on the way. How much is left of the silver coin I left?"
Lina then said, "Nothing."
And Gen said, "Nothing? What do you mean by nothing? You spent a silver coin on drinks?"
Raja then said, "Gen, the drinks here are great, so obviously they would be expensive too."
"Well, that makes sense. Let me get another coin. Even though it's expensive, I'd like to try one to see what it's like."
Raja then said, "No, Gen, you won't like the drinks."
And Gen said, "I won't like them? But you just said they're great."
"Well, actually, they're not. They are expensive and lousy."
"Then why did you lie?"
"Because we were embarrassed to say that we spent a silver coin on bad drinks."
"Hmm, got it. All right then, it happens to everyone. You don't have to be embarrassed."
They started to leave the place, but Gen stopped and said, "I can't hold back my curiosity."
Lina then said, "What do you mean? Hold what back?"
And Gen said, "Even though you said they were bad, now I'm curious about how they taste."
Lina then said, "Don't do that, Gen, it's not worth it."
And Gen said, "Too late. I've made up my mind."
Gen then reached into his pocket for another silver coin and then pulled it out. He then went to look at the menu, but before he could pick it up, he stopped and thought, 'That's strange.'
He then reached into his pocket again and thought, 'What?! Where's the rest of the money?! Why are there only two silver coins?! Did I drop the rest somewhere?! Where did they ...'
Gen then remembered the vision he had when he had just woken up, and then he turned towards Lina and Raja and saw that Raja had a strange smile on his face, and Lina turned her face away.
He then came toward them both and said, "Where is it?!"
And Raja said, "Where is what, Gen? Have you lost something?! It can't be! Tell me what it is. We're sure to find it!"
"Enough of this clowning Raja! Where is the rest of the money that was in my pocket?!"
"How should I know, Gen?"
"Are you really going to go through with this? When I woke up, you had your hand in my pocket."
"Gen, I told you I was checking your heart rate."
"Ok. Lina, where is the money?"
Lina then said, "Gen, are you accusing me of taking the money? You know how serious this is, don't you?"
And Gen said, "All right. You won't admit it. Fine. I didn't want to have to do this, but it looks like it's the only way."
Gen then walked over to a waitress in the restaurant, and Raja said to Lina, "What is he going to do? Does he have any way of knowing?"
And Lina said, "Don't worry, I know him. It's a bluff."
Gen then said, "Good afternoon."
And the waitress said, "Good afternoon."
"Are you the one who waited on me and those two?"
"Yes, why?"
"Could you tell me how much we spent? So that I can keep track of our expenses. We are traveling to see the Water Temple event. So we're on a budget."
"Sure. If I'm not mistaken, it was a total of three silver coins."
"Hmm, that's what I thought. Thank you."
"You're welcome."
Gen then walked past the two of them, out of the restaurant, and started heading towards the main road, and Raja and Lina came after him.
Raja then said, "Hey, Gen. Wait for us."
Gifts
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received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone