I had to eat until my belly burst
"So, you're leaving tomorrow morning?"
Mr. Heriss asked with no expression on his face. I was downcasted while walking forward. It was very dark so I wasn't able to grasp Mr. Heriss true face. Did he show me his unmasked face out of courtesy? Probably not.
"Yeah. I think so…" This is getting hard. I don't want to leave this peaceful life but I have to…. Otherwise, I would have brought danger to their life. This is unfair to them. I can't just risk their life for me. This is for the better. Mr. Heriss when front me and begin walking fast. It was as if he was conquered in his thoughts. Then he looked back at me with an ear-to-ear grin.
"Let's have a big dinner today. Today is your last day after all. Remember this day in your heart." Saying that he again turned his bulky body d and started walking. He didn't give me a chance to object. Well, I wouldn't even do that. Still feeling sad my heart was itching with sorrow. This is probably the first time I was able to gather all my courage spoke out with my heart. Mr. Heriss would hard time getting another employee.
The road was drenched because of the rain. I wasn't able to grasp it earlier. Only I and Mr. Heriss was wandering on this lonely road. Because of the time, no one stays out and comes by this road. People with higher courage levels visit this place regularly. Don't think that I'm boosting myself. That's not the case here. Humans hardly go home through this road. It's the best place for me as no one would be here at this time.
We reached home without making any conversation with one another in between. The first to greet was Luna.
"Hello, Mr. Heriss, You finally came. Look I have made beef steak-----" She stopped uttering the moment my face went visible. Mr. Heriss of course front of me. Seeing my face Luna sneered as if her mood has gotten bad.
"You..!"
I'm a mood changes? That's a new skill. I never expected the system would give me such skill. After that, she rushed to the kitchen as something was cooking. The aroma was all over the house.
"Don't feel bad about that. You know how she is." Mr. Heriss wanted me to feel back but I was more pissed. I nodded slightly with the act of agreement. The door was closed by my drenched hands. Why was my hand so wet? Perhaps sweat. Mr. Heriss went to take a shower and I headed towards my room upstairs. I could see Kelan on the table helping Luna as she cooks for us. Sutasi was probably in his room. What is was doing is beyond my guess. On the other hand, Zane was drawing on his sketchbook in the living room while gazing at the Tv. A peculiar cartoon show was going on the TV. It was something called 'Killer Healer.' it's pretty popular nowadays especially among youngsters. Nevertheless the less I went upstairs and did my usual business. The first thing I did was change my clothes and opened the diary. The diary was getting dirtier as the day goes. Was it because it was always in my pocket? Whatever the reason was I flipped through pages regardless. No change. There wasn't any change happening for days now. I don't think I reached the max level.
"Hey, old fart! I know you can hear me. Explain the reason."
*Oh! you ask me after so long? I thought I was dead for sure this time. I was in a deeeeep sleeeeep….*
"Stop the drama and get to the point!"
*Okay, okay. You don't have to be so angry. The reason is very simple. The system has adapted that you're trying to level up in the same way. So, it just locked the leveling on that particular way. You have been doing physical training for months now. It detected that.*
"In other words, I have to try another way to get to a higher level?"
*Exactly, The best way to level up is Kil---*
"That's enough, Now shut the hell up and go into your deep sleep."
*You arrogant brat! I didn't finish my sentence yet.*
At that moment I felt a deep sensation in my chest. It was exaggerated.
"Cough! Cough!" I coughed while holding my mouth. After distancing my hand, I saw blood. It was pure red. It means my days are coming to end. Seeing that I looked outside through the small window right next to the bed.
"God, make my end fantastic. Make it so enormous that everyone should be stunned." Huh? Water drops? Unknowingly tear fell from the eyes. It is the only thing that keeps me alive. The emotions, the emotions I didn't cast away like the monster. I don't know if my prayers were heard by god or not. I just wanted to die gloriously. That's the last thing I wanted to get from this world.
"If you got enough time to talk with yourself then come downstairs. The dinners ready." Out of nowhere, a voice entered behind the door. It was Luna. Did she hear me speaking with that old fart? Now, that's a problem rising. I knew that I couldn't hide it longer….
Wiping my tears I went downstairs where everyone was gathered and was enjoying their meal. Today was a huge feast as Mr. Heriss told me earlier. It's probably the largest I ever had in my entire life. Well, I could say Luna was happy with me. She was giving me death looks from time to time.
"Luna." Mr. Heriss warned her not to do that while eating.
"Eat more, You need energy to get stronger." Mr. Heriss handler me a plate of meatballs dumped into spaghettis.
My mouth was already stuffed with rice cakes. I can't take anymore.
"Right, You have to eat more, Jodan!" Kelan looked at me with serious eyes. In the end, I had to eat until my belly burst.
So, it seems Mr.Heriss didn't tell everyone about my departure. Well, it's good. No one really cares if I'm here or not. It's only me who thinks that way. I'm still human. So, it's normal for a human to get emotional and I like it because that made me remind how it feels to be a human.