This is the story of a magician and an elf girl.

“…No…Rinna…I…must go…If the cycle of life is broken…the law will also disappear…”

"Don't... I won't let you go... If you really want to leave... then... kill someone here..."

"What are you talking about...I wouldn't do that-"

"——If you leave...I will commit suicide...Are you satisfied with this..."

"——Don't be so willful... You can't commit suicide!"

"Do you really think so..."

"The option of suicide is not within the power of the Elf Goddess... You cannot kill your own life called the future! The law will not allow you to do that. I am right -"

Wanshou only saw her crying even harder. John clearly knew everything. She couldn't even commit suicide. Of course she knew it. She still said that even though she knew it. It was just to save John's determination, even if it was impossible. If she took off the shell of the elf goddess, she was just a teenage girl.

This story does not have a perfect ending or a perfect solution. The two are destined to separate from each other in order to make the world a better place. If no one sacrifices, there will be no so-called future.

"Alas... it's too sad... I really can't bear to watch it anymore..."

""! ! ! ""

At this moment, a flash of lightning descended from the sky, and a silhouette of a person appeared. An old man walked out of it... To be more precise, it was the man called the Lord God in this world.

The goddesses, dressed in golden armor and ancient mythological costumes, were forced to kneel down and asked the others to kneel down as well.

"Zeus..."

"Zeus... the one... who talked to me..."

"My grandson... This is the first time I've met you in this state since I gave you the power last time, right? Are you scared?"

"No... no... last time... I really thank you for rescuing me... otherwise my companions would not have survived..."

"Hehe... Don't take it to heart. Let's talk business... Athena... Aphrodite... Come back."

"!" "!"

Venus and Athena couldn't believe that they were called back by Zeus. They looked at each other for a moment, not knowing what to do, and slowly walked behind Zeus. After all, it was Zeus' order, and his words were equivalent to instructions from the whole world. No one could question or disobey: "So... let's talk about the magician, John, you killed my brother. To be honest... it's not impossible for me to kill you here, but it would be the same as humans. I don't have any special feelings for my brother, so I won't do it. It's better to say that it was my brother who violated the rules... Hades, what he did is unforgivable. The administrator of the underworld cannot interfere with the world without permission. He deserves to be deprived of his power for violating the rules - and... what you said is interesting. Becoming the god of the underworld... you know what this means..."

"Ah... becoming the God of the Underworld... I can manage the life and death of all life forms... including those of sentient life forms..."

"No, no, no, it's not these rigid facts. What I'm saying is that the administrators of the underworld cannot interfere with the world without permission. If you step into the underworld, you will officially become the god of the underworld, because you are holding Hades's staff and power. The underworld will directly identify your identity and put strong chains on you, unless you break the rules of hell through the shackles of a soul like Hades. This may work, but you should-"

"Ah, I won't allow this to happen again. I will eliminate all the means that can interfere with the world, and nothing like this will happen again. I mean what I say."

"...Well, it's good to be determined, but that's the problem. Can you leave like this?"

"..."

John looked at Linnae behind him, feeling hesitant and conflicted, and he knew what it meant to not be able to come back.

"It's too painful, magician. This is not a good idea. You can't let it go. How about this? Can you let my wife...the goddess Hera, come back?"

“?!” “?!”

"Did you say...Hera...?"

I believe that every adventurer present knows what the Demon Goddess Hera has done to the adventurers, and that she deserves to die. She is a sinner who should be sent to hell and can never be forgiven.

"Can I hear the reason?"

"It's simple, because I love her, just like you love the goddess. I love her too, without a doubt, and am willing to pay any price for her. Tell me what you want. Zeus promises you that as long as you are willing to free Hera, I will agree to any of your requests."

""! ! ! ""

John was stunned and his eyes widened. He couldn't miss such an opportunity. Even if it took millions of years, he might not be able to get the promise from the Lord God. Athena and Venus standing behind Zeus looked at him in disbelief and asked, "Excuse me... let's be frank... Zeus... do you want to do this... from your point of view... changing the rules..."

"Can't I? Why? Look - this man wants to go to hell to protect his beloved woman, and he doesn't even want to look back. As a dignified god, Zeus, can I eat grapes and look at the goddess happily in heaven while my beloved woman is tortured and tied up in hell? Is that reasonable?"

It was obvious that Zeus admired John's determination and resolution very much. The surprised Venus knew that he was not lying. Every word he said was full of love for his wife and respect for that human being. He was not just talking casually - he really intended to realize the impossible wish between John and Linnaeus.

"This is your daily routine, right? Oh no... I'm sorry, Zeus... But from what I know, Hera is planning to kill you... How are you going to solve this problem?"

"How to solve it... Let him do it. Venus Ru is old too. Hera and I are both old wives and old couples. One or two quarrels are nothing. If she wants to kill me, come on. I will stand here and let her kill me. Didn't those two also fight to stop each other? What's so strange about this?"

"..."

It must be said that Zeus was too tolerant and the goddesses who understood the situation stopped interfering as if to fulfill his wish. John gently held Linnae's hand and looked at her expression. He made up his mind and looked in the direction of Zeus and expressed his wish: "Ah... OK, Hera's cell can be opened immediately through Hades' power... After that... I... I want a pass to the world... Is this okay?"

"Well... it's not impossible... but I'm not the creator... letting you come back at any time might cause some problems..."

"Hey... this is different from what we agreed on..."

"Don't be anxious, don't be anxious. I'm just asking some questions. The so-called question is that if you are the God of the Underworld, do you know what this means? You have seen the power of Hades. If you are in a place full of life, you will bring the influence of death. This is irresistible and irresistible. The shackles of hell are such a thing. You will become an existence that summons death, and at the same time, you are also a manager who can control life and death. Originally, the place where you are is only hell. This is a small flaw in the seat. You have also experienced how powerful Hades' power is. Now you are still a human, so you didn't notice it. If you officially become the God of the Underworld and are in the world, the life cycle around you will become chaotic. In short, I guess you don't want to see withered lives constantly dying and coming back to life wherever you go, right?"

"If that happens... the law will be very troublesome..."

"The Elf Goddess can hear the voice of the law. You should trust what she says."

"This... then do you have any solution? If possible..."

"No - I only said one thing, and I only promised one thing, so I can only exchange one right. You must know that you are talking to me, Zeus, not some old man you can see on the roadside. I always keep my word and I will definitely do what I promised... So in order to solve this problem, I have to tell you to think twice."

"…I'm sorry…I was impatient…"

"Haha, don't panic, there is a way. This world is not always full of life. Life will wither one day. The reason is not only the environmental competition but also the four seasons. Among the four seasons, only winter is the time when all life enters sleep. If it is at that time, you may be able to deceive the laws of this world and the shackles of hell. Even if you come to this world, you will not affect other lives. But once winter is over, you have to leave. Is this a good way? It is hundreds of times better than not even being able to see your face... huh?"

“…Is that okay…Linna…”

It is true that it is hundreds of times better than not being able to see his face - but Linna knows that there are three seasons left in a year of winter, and during that time she cannot see him, nor can she let him see the sea of ​​trees full of life. All kinds of life are almost dormant in winter, and the scenery is all white snow and withered plants... It is inevitable that people feel a lot of regrets...

"...Well...but...promise me...you will...you will definitely come back...absolutely!"

"... I am already satisfied to have your promise - of course... I can't bear to leave you... Linna... I swear... I will definitely come back... Then... we will be together forever..."

John, who was hugging her tightly, was filled with warmth and trust in her. Linnae, who was also hugging John tightly, rubbed his chest as if she was reluctant to let him go. The fight between the two before seemed to become meaningless at this moment. What was left was only the longing for each other and the oath that connected the two.