Chapter 26 Aragami

“Miss Mira!!!”

In the Wandering Grave, a shout rang out.

“Mi…”

“I said this is a cemetery that pursues tranquility! What are you yelling about!” Mira, holding a lamp in her left hand, fiercely struck the back of Bray’s head with her right.

“I didn’t know how to find you.”

Bray shrugged, helplessness showing in his dead fish eyes.

“Then after going through so much trouble, what did you want to find me for?”

Mira said irritably.

“I want to know what that ball of light is.”

Bray narrowed his eyes, looking directly at Mira.

“Ah, a gaze like yours sends a chill down my spine, although a dead person’s back is already cold to begin with.”

“Miss Mira, since when did you learn to tell cold jokes?”

“…” Mira did not speak, looking at Bray with a straight face.

And Bray had no reaction, just looking at Mira like that.

“Was it not funny?” After a long while, Mira asked weakly.

“Funny.”

Bray answered expressionlessly.

“…” Mira suddenly seemed a little dejected.

“Do I have to do something lewd to make people laugh?”

Mira said with a slight tone of complaint.

“Just what kind of association did you make to say something like that! And don't you dare change the subject on your own!”

“You really are no fun. It’s very boring for me to guard the grave alone.”

“peng——”

The black greatsword was stuck straight into the ground in front of Mira.

“I’ve received your boredom. It’s time to talk business.”

Bray lowered his head, his hand resting on the greatsword.

“This sword…”

“Karogalis.” Bray suddenly said a name, causing Mira to choke up.

“You saw him?”

“More than just saw him, a lot happened——” Bray let out a sigh.

“Tell me, what is that ball of light? Tell me with your knowledge as a grave keeper.”

Bray’s tone suddenly became very solemn.

The surrounding atmosphere immediately turned serious.

Bray quietly recounted everything that happened in the ruins.

“That is 「God Source」.”

After listening to Bray’s words, Mira finally intended to answer Bray’s question.

“You should be very clear about the Gold Species by now.”

Bray nodded. Beings known as gods, but they had already been expelled from Capras.

“Those are fragments of the 「Concept」 lost when the Gold Species were expelled by the world will of Capras.”

“A thing that can make any existence incomparably powerful.”

“Because by using 「God Source」, one can possess their own 「Concept」, and possessing a 「Concept」 means being powerful.”

“「Concept」 is often a word or a phrase. By mastering a concept, one can accomplish things related to that word or phrase.”

“Putting other things aside, at the very least, possessing strength at the level of the Silver Species is not a problem. Although it’s normally impossible to reach the level of the Gold Species, the Silver Species are already considered to be at the pinnacle of Capras today.”

“A non-Gold Species that obtains 「God Source」 is called an 「Aragami」, meaning a non-native pseudo-god.”

Bray listened, frowning, but still did not interrupt.

“But 「God Source」 is a fatal temptation.”

Mira’s tone suddenly became low, and her face darkened.

“「God Source」 itself has no danger, but the power it bestows is not something a lower species can endure.”

“When a weak lower species obtains 「God Source」, accepts its power, and becomes an 「Aragami」, there is an inevitable ending——”

“Mental collapse, physical collapse.” Mira glanced at Bray.

“No exceptions. Countless people have thought they were the chosen one who could master 「God Source」, but their endings were all more or less the same.”

“The arrival of tragedy is only a matter of time.”

“Even a legend like Karogalis could not avoid tragedy. I think you witnessed it firsthand, so you understand better than I do.”

“…” Bray fell silent, tacitly acknowledging Mira’s point.

“Why do I have 「God Source」.” Bray broke the silence, looking at Mira.

“「God Source」 is rare, but it exists in every corner of Capras. Anyone can become attached to it.”

“And most of the people it attaches to do not live more than a few days.”

“Why?” Bray touched himself, feeling that he was still sound.

“Because no one can withstand the temptation of power.”

To become stronger is almost a biological instinct.

Even if one could endure the allure of power in normal times, what about when their life is in danger?

When they yearn for power to escape a predicament?

When they hope to gain power to save others?

At countless moments, this power that is within reach will exude temptation.

“And once they accept the power, many people collapse on the spot. Someone like Karogalis who could endure for nearly a thousand years is truly remarkable.”

“But as I said, it was merely enduring——”

“The process of collapsing is very painful, and after the pain ends, it is the moment one becomes a walking corpse.”

“To be honest, I was actually wondering back then just how long you could live. I didn't expect you to live until now.”

“It seems that rejecting the first temptation is already very difficult.”

Mira actually quite admired Bray in her heart.

After all, to be able to refuse twice was, in a sense, truly strong.

To refuse this kind of temptation, the level of one’s 「Mind」 is meaningless.

Because this is not a dark inducement, much less mind control, but simply one’s own decision——

Simply put, it is one’s original wish.

There are also many people who, knowing the tragic consequences, still decide to use 「God Source」, and their reasons are varied.

However, no one can judge whether they are right or wrong.

“Knowing all this, what do you plan to do now?” Mira gave Bray a deep look.

“After using 「God Source」, one can no longer be called human, right?”

“In many senses, no. But if one insists on thinking they are, who can stop them?”

Mira looked at Bray with great interest.

“That’s good then. Then I just have to remember that even in death, I must die as a human.”

“A very simple goal, isn’t it?”

Bray pulled out the greatsword and slung it back onto his back.

“I’ve disturbed you.”

“Actually, I’d quite like for you to be a guest.”

Mira shook the lamp in her hand, revealing a somewhat stiff smile.

“I know why you rarely smile.”

Bray let out a laugh.

“But, your smile is quite pretty.”

Bray poked his own cheek and raised his right eyebrow at Mira.

Hearing Bray’s words, Mira was suddenly taken aback, stunned on the spot.

“That uncle’s sword you gave me saved my life. If I can in the future, I’ll come and help you sweep the graves.”

Bray turned, waved at Mira, and then slowly departed in one direction.

Mira’s expression was a bit dazed.

After Bray left, Mira took a finger and poked the slightly stiff muscles on her own cheek.

——“How long has it been since I last smiled?”

“Even in death, I must die as a human… is it?”

Mira watched Bray’s shrinking back, her gaze softening.

No matter how insignificant one is, one must not forget who they are.

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