How To Suck Honey With Extras [EN]: Chapter 344

344. Epilogue – How That Ordinary Human Lives

“So, how is it, Mr. Aileon?”

Under Jillon’s expectant gaze, I took a bite of the dish for the requested taste test.

“Hmm! This is!”

“This is?”

“…Delicious?”

“Eh? Is that all?”

“What else would I say other than it’s delicious when it is?”

Well, there’s no simpler praise for food than saying it’s delicious.

Anyway, this means the business I’ll start someday isn’t in jeopardy.

“Truly, it’s all going swimmingly.”

Investing in the store and starting a restaurant business.

I was worried because I had taken on so many things, but thankfully, it seems my usual good behavior is being rewarded, and our future looks bright.

Just then, Dires quietly approached me, as if he had something to say.

“Aileon-nim… The guest has arrived as scheduled.”

“Ah~ a guest? Well, it’s about time.”

Looks like I’ll have to put my work aside for a bit.

“Then… please take care of the rest as requested, Mr. Jillon.”

“Of course. Leave it to me, pal.”

After that, I headed to the meeting place, where several people had already gathered and were chatting amongst themselves.

“Aileon!”

They noticed me and all turned to look.

Looks like I’m the last one here.

“Seriously. Are you all so free? Why are you all gathered here like this?”

I casually changed the subject, trying to gloss over my lateness, and joined them.

What’s truly fortunate is that this time, we’ve gathered without any incidents… just in peace.

“Shall we start talking about the reason we’re here?”

There’s only one reason we’ve gathered today.

To explain.

* * *

After the incident caused by Epheleoht was resolved.

We had to scatter and do our own things to adapt to the current situation.

Well, we were forced to scatter, though.

“I suddenly opened my eyes to find myself in my room in the Magic Tower. I was so surprised when even the date had changed…”

Cruse complained.

“Yeah, yeah. And the guy who should explain doesn’t answer his calls. No one knows what’s going on.”

Lucel also grumbled in agreement, and everyone nodded.

“Do you know how dumbfounded I was when I heard that all we got was a single letter? Huh?”

“Just so you know, I was being careful with my words back then because I hadn’t grasped the situation either.”

That’s not my fault, is it? I subtly dodged the blame.

After that incident.

What I remember is negotiating with the higher beings.

And using their power to revise the world once.

If the previous world was A.

Then now it’s A2, which overwrote A.

‘It feels like forcibly overwriting a save file.’

The problem starts from there.

In theory, I understood it, but I was quite anxious about what kind of impact it would have.

“It was clear that history itself would change. But it was really difficult to figure out how it would change.”

So, the first thing I did was quickly fly around and check everywhere.

“And it took me a whole three months to figure it out.”

Damn it…….

I was so busy that I didn’t even have time to age or feel sentimental.

But thankfully, the situation I feared didn’t happen.

Well, there were some miscalculations.

“…I never thought that even you guys would remember what happened back then.”

I wasn’t sure if the others would remember the previous world.

Maybe even I wouldn’t remember.

But the memories remained.

“It seems that for some reason, you guys have retained those memories.”

Maybe the reason is that you’ve built a certain level of relationship with me.

In fact, not only them but also the guys working on our side had memories.

“I don’t know exactly… but it’s not a bad thing, right?”

“What’s certain is that it’s no longer dangerous.”

That much I can say for sure.

“Well, not just me, but you guys must have been quite busy too, right?”

“…Ugh. Well, yeah.”

“I was definitely a little taken aback when I heard that we had done things we had never done before.”

Hundreds of years of history have been reorganized.

It seems that the main changes were to the people and events related to the original story.

So, things that were supposed to happen didn’t happen, or something changed.

One example of that is…….

“…I never thought I would regain my body in this way.”

The undead… Elles shook her head as if she was truly dumbfounded.

She is now in a living, breathing body, not a corpse.

And next to her, Ernil Alfrens is avoiding eye contact as if he feels truly sorry.

“Elles-ssi seems to be a bit of an unusual case.”

It’s rare for someone who died to come back to life just because of a reorganization.

However, the outline of the incident has changed.

The fall of the elves has changed from being caused by humans to a history where humans and elves united to resist the evil nature of the World Tree.

Of course, the fact that they fell hasn’t changed.

Instead, it seems that Kmels Alfrens didn’t commit evil deeds but simply secluded himself to continue his research and revive his race.

Well, it seems that the conclusion that he sacrifices himself to revive his race hasn’t changed.

“…I never thought that even the girl would be revived as a bonus.”

“Well, consider it a bonus. You’re being rewarded for living a good life.”

“If possible, I would have preferred to be in a leisurely position, let alone a living body.”

Elles is complaining not because she dislikes the fact itself but because there’s a lot of cleaning up to do.

She had to return to the family she had abandoned and work to rebuild it.

Other incidents have changed in that way as well.

Someone who was supposed to become a villain didn’t become a villain, or tragic events that happened were adjusted in a different direction.

It’s a reorganization of history based on the assumption of what would have happened if there had been no interference from anyone.

‘Which one is better… well, I don’t really care.’

At least, instead of being manipulated by someone, they continue the era with the power of those who live here.

That would be right.

‘In short, the meaning of me being called here was ultimately this…….’

A spark to create a world that is not swayed by anyone.

Of course, there will be wars.

Terrible disasters may occur in some places.

‘But that’s something they have to deal with.’

It’s presumptuous of me to worry and interfere with that.

I’m not an observer but a human living in the present.

‘Well… there’s nothing I can do now anyway.’

I looked above everyone’s heads.

I can’t see it anymore.

Neither the stats nor the names of the opponents are visible anymore.

The powers and abilities I’ve gained so far remain, but there’s no longer any reason to provide such convenience.

Maybe I can consider myself liberated too?

In fact, it would have been troublesome if that power had remained.

I’m actually relieved.

I’ll take it as a sign that I can now live doing only what I want to do.

‘To be honest, I deliberately set things up so that the things I did during the reorganization plan would remain…….’

The only setting I made when activating the plan.

Well, I can consider that much as a reward for my efforts.

“By the way, Sylvester… have you been in contact with him?”

Alnix hesitated for a moment before asking.

“Sylvester, you say…….”

I briefly recalled what happened back then.

It must have been right before the world was completely reorganized.

The approval had already been obtained, and there was nothing left to do.

The plan would be activated soon.

There, I made a suggestion to Sylvester.

“Sylvester, wouldn’t you like to stay in this era if possible?”

“…….”

The fact that he was so surprised probably meant that what I was thinking was right.

Whether the existence of Sylvester could be established in the reorganized world.

“You might go back to 20,000 years ago. But…….”

“Depending on how I feel, I might be able to stay?”

Giving that much privilege is simple.

But even when I suggested it, he hesitated.

“But I… tried to ruin things by falling for temptation.”

“You didn’t ruin it. You pursued one method.”

You guys are always like that.

You’re so concerned about who’s right and who’s wrong that you become extreme.

“Well, I don’t really care, but you have to bow your head and take care of the aftermath to the others.”

Above all, leaving this guy behind is also keeping my loyalty to Melas.

If I’ve received something, it’s only right to give back a little.

“If you’re bothered, fix it with your skills if there’s any chaos after this.”

“…Is that the real purpose?”

“Yeah.”

I have no intention of getting involved after this.

Why would I run around like crazy when I don’t need to?

You can leave that to someone who wants to do it.

He’d probably even play the hero.

“What can I do? I won’t force you.”

“…I understand. I’ll accept.”

Sylvester accepted my offer.

He chose to live in that era not as a protagonist but as a human being.

And after the world was reorganized.

He came to find me on his own while I was still worrying.

Thankfully, he was still there.

Relieved, I welcomed him.

I said I wouldn’t leave any loose ends.

I keep my word.

Well, I was secretly worried that we might end up fighting again.

“…Actually, he accompanied me when I went around to check things out for a while.”

“Huh?”

“Wait! I’m hearing this for the first time?”

Because I didn’t say it.

“To be exact, he followed me on his own. …Seriously, he seems to have nothing to do.”

I needed someone to help me with small tasks, so I allowed him to come along.

And after concluding that there would be no problems, I returned, and Sylvester left on a journey, saying he wanted to look around a bit more.

“Maybe he wants to find a place where he really wants to settle down.”

A late adolescent journey.

“He’ll contact me again when he finds a place to be.”

I’m sure of it because he looked somewhat carefree when we last parted.

Someone like that can eat well and live well wherever he goes.

That’s how I am.

* * *

In a region in the western part of the continent.

A boy is challenging a monster there.

In his hand is a sword that can be commonly found in any village blacksmith.

“Haaah!”

Holding the sword, the boy challenges the monster.

The monster has been tormenting the villagers since it suddenly appeared in this area.

The one in front of the boy is that monster.

It’s not known whether it’s a plant or an animal.

The boy recklessly charged at the monster, which looked like it was made by weaving countless old tree roots together.

However, there’s no way a fledgling who has just started learning the sword can defeat a monster that even a decent adult would have trouble with.

Thwack!

The boy is easily hit and bounces off.

The monster didn’t even feel like it had bothered to deal with him and smirked.

“Don’t mess with me…….”

The boy grits his teeth and gets up.

The village was burned down because of that monster.

It doesn’t matter if I die here anyway.

If I can just stick the sword in even a little bit…….

It was when the boy was about to get up with determination.

“…The will to not let go of the sword even in pain is commendable… but isn’t it too early for you?”

A voice.

The boy, who had braced himself, reflexively made a blank expression, saying, “Huh?”

Because at that moment, the monster was split in half.

The split monster fell so easily that it was absurd.

But the boy didn’t even glance at the monster.

Someone is beyond it.

A silver-haired young man standing with his sword raised as if he had just swung it.

“Who…….”

“Just a wanderer.”

That’s what the young man said.

“…I heard rumors while traveling that there was a troublesome monster here, so I came to subjugate it. By the way… you almost got into danger.”

If he had come even a little later, he doesn’t know what would have happened to the boy.

The boy, knowing this, gave his thanks and then gritted his teeth.

“Don’t do anything too reckless. There would have been other ways without having to go that far…….”

“……I had no choice but to fight.”

“……Is that so.”

The young man smiled bitterly and sheathed his sword.

“Anyway, I’ll take you to the nearest city.”

The boy didn’t answer.

He seems to be thinking about something.

The young man noticed it too but doesn’t say anything unnecessary.

He knows.

What he’s thinking and what he’s going to do.

“…….”

“……To me. Teach me the sword…… teach me the sword!”

The boy’s gaze first went to the young man’s sword, then to the arm and torso that swung the sword, and finally to his face.

It’s a natural progression.

“……Haa, I see. Now I understand.”

“Yes?”

“No, it’s nothing. So? What do you want to do by learning my swordsmanship?”

“……I want to become strong enough to get rid of all the bad things in this world!”

“……I see, with this sword. Right?”

For some reason, the young man had a very subtle smile on his face.

He’s not laughing at the boy.

It’s just a reaction as if he heard something embarrassing.

To be exact, he’s overlapping that boy with something else.

“Let’s go back to the city first and then think about it.”

“……P, please don’t say that and take me as your disciple.”

“That’s also a matter to be seriously considered, including that. And…….”

“Yes?”

“If you really want to learn from me, remember this one thing for sure.”

“What is it?”

The young man gave a very complex smile to the puzzled boy and said.

“There are other ways to punish the world besides just using force. You have to learn that first.”

“……I don’t know what you mean. Anyway! You’ll take me, right!”

“I told you I’ll think about it after we go to the city.”

The young man sighed and grabbed the boy by the scruff of the neck and lifted him up.

It would take this kid several days to walk.

“By the way… what’s your name, master?”

“……You’re asking that quickly. Well, I’ll tell you for now.”

The young man slowly told him his name.

“Sylvester.”

* * *

“He’ll live his life in his own way somehow. …Probably.”

It’s about finding his own life, not being bound by something.

As a human being.

So, I don’t know where he is or what he’s doing.

“Well, I’m busy with my own business. I have no intention of getting involved anymore. Anyway, he’ll eat well, live well, and be well.”

“You’re so carefree…….”

“Besides, you guys aren’t in a position to worry about others, are you?”

Everyone is busy.

Alnix-ssi has returned to his main family, and Lucel seems to have decided to seriously establish a position in the Selbas Kingdom.

Cruse also aims to create his own faction in the tower and research a new magic system.

In addition, Ernil and others also seem to have a lot to do.

I can’t get involved anymore.

Because I really don’t know what will happen.

They have to live their lives, and I have to live mine.

“More than that, Aileon, didn’t you have something else to talk about?”

“Ah, of course. I don’t care about the world or anything, the main point is separate.”

First, the first purpose is to talk about the recent situation.

Then the main topic is the real thing.

“Actually, I would like to offer you a proposal as collaborators for the new business I’m starting.”

“……What are you planning again?”

“Cruse-ssi? Don’t worry about that. What I’m about to say has nothing to do with what I’ve done so far.”

It’s just about my business.

Didn’t I say that I would only focus on my own selfish desires from now on?

“Actually, I noticed a few things while looking at the changed world.”

“Things you noticed?”

“Yes.”

They’re getting nervous.

I said it’s not a big deal.

What I’m trying to say is just business.

“I already said that there are differences from what I knew, right?”

“Y, yeah. You did.”

“But you know what? It seems that there are things that shouldn’t be here.”

Crops that shouldn’t be in that region, or things that couldn’t exist in this world.

Those things have been discovered.

The cause is me.

There must have been an error because I became the reference point.

“Then, if we find, research, or utilize them, we can get even bigger profits, right?”

“……Hey.”

“……Oh, geez.”

“……Seriously.”

Somehow, I’m getting looks of disbelief.

“Seriously.”

“I knew it.”

“Whatever you guys think, this is a good opportunity. So, would you like to invest in it this time?”

Whether it’s as a noble, or as an individual with power, or by inducing investment from the Magic Tower, anything is fine.

“From now on, we’ll cooperate like this to create bigger profits.”

Until now, I was racking my brains to save the world, but this time it’s different.

For profit.

I’m going to focus on creating a stepping stone to live comfortably.

“…….”

“…….”

“Hmm? Are you not going to do it? Then I’ll recruit investors separately…….”

“Who said I wouldn’t?!”

“Well, we needed a source of funding separately anyway.”

“R, right! More than that, it’s something that makes money, right!”

Everyone is rushing in.

This is what will become important in this world from now on.

Well, let’s make good use of the valuable connections.

“Then, let’s talk about the detailed parts after we’ve established a concrete framework, and now I’ll talk about the places I’ve been eyeing in advance.”

That’s how I live in this world.

“Look forward to it. It’ll definitely be a chance to suck money comfortably.”

I don’t hide my true feelings.

From now on, I will just live shrewdly and comfortably as an ordinary citizen and merchant.

^Public^Funds^