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I was called early for a meeting in the main hall, when I arrived I saw almost all the captains, some gentlemen Mimosa, Noelle and Nero all gathered and everyone with a strange look on their faces, when Mimosa saw me she started crying desperately speaking disjointed sentences and Noelle hugged her also shedding some tears, but her face showed that she had already cried a lot and Nero stood around them but with a frown, more than usual
I looked at everyone trying to understand what was happening, as no one gave a sign that they were going to say something, I cleared my throat and looked firmly at everyone present.
Can someone explain to me what's happening? Is it another attack? –I asked and everyone looked at each other and then Yami looked at the girls, took a deep breath and when he was about to tell Nero he was faster, he took a step forward and in an exciting way he told him that Asta had won a promotion, I was happy for him, he was more than happy. no one deserves the promotion, he said that he went to declare himself one last time to his sister Lily, honestly I think it's bullshit, my crazy rival has had a crush on her since he learned to walk, he said that they were attacked and that sister Lily became a paladin and what she did to Asta
We saw him evaporate in front of us, but there was a trail of blood, our vice captain is trying but couldn't find his shadow, everything leads us to believe that he is gone – Nero spoke and I could see that she was holding on as much as possible I cried, I blinked because this was too unreal, Asta couldn't have died, at least not my Asta, the idiot Asta who had been saying for as long as I knew, that he wouldn't die until he became the wizard king, my brother couldn't have died
Nero, is this a joke? – I asked angrily and approaching her in a dangerous way, seriously, it's Asta, the guy survived an attack with broken arms, how could he have died?
I would never joke about that - Nero spoke firmly without taking his eyes off mine and I saw in his eyes the truth, the harshest reality, Asta was gone forever and I saw from the corner of my eye that Mimosa wanted to say something, but I didn't give it. space for her and not for anyone else, I turned my back and went towards the door and before anyone could stop me I ran out of that place, I only stopped when my lungs started to scream, I realized that I was outside, on the side of the tree that Asta slept under for hours when he won the battle against the supreme demon together with Liebe
I looked at the tree and remembered Hage's church, I smiled at the memory of the children and Asta running while the priest told them to clean themselves up so they could eat, the next moment I scolded myself, I couldn't smile, he's dead, he doesn't exist anymore happiness in the world, I helplessly leaned against the tree
On the other hand, I know that Asta would get in my face if he saw me sad and would give a stupid motivational speech to lift my spirits, I was so lost in my thoughts about Asta until I heard a voice
Yunoooo, what's going on? I was sleeping and woke up with your confusion of feelings - Bell said, floating around me while scratching his eyes and looking at me sullenly.
Sorry, Bell,” I said, trying not to look at her.
Is that dwarf nearby? He came to fill you again, if that's it I'll blow him away— Bell said angrily
That's not it Bell— I said
Yuno, I know you, you don't get like this for nothing, tell me what that poorly designed person did to you and I'll resolve the situation quickly— Bell said and for a moment I wanted to laugh
He didn’t do anything – I said
I know – Bell said, looking at me suspiciously.
Yuno, dear?— I heard a woman's voice and I turned around and there she was, the queen of this kingdom also known as my mother
Your Majesty – I said, moving away from the tree and making a reference and she looked at me dirty
Yuno we already talked about this— She said
Sorry mom – I said
This is better – she said with a smile and then put her hand on my face and caressed
I heard the meeting, I'm sorry for your loss, she said and I held myself back from crying like a baby, I had promised never to cry again then I heard Bell gasp, she looked at me sad and hugged my cheek
I'm sorry I cursed him, I didn't know -Bell said crying
It’s ok Bell – I said
Who was he? — My mother asked
A complete idiot – I said it without thinking twice and Bell agreed without blinking
You wouldn't be like that for an idiot – My mother said, how can this woman who met me a few weeks ago decipher me better than a lot of people?
It doesn't matter anymore - I said, looking away
Yuno, talk to me – My mother said and I sighed and looked at her
He was my biggest rival, my biggest supporter, my best friend and above all he was my brother – I said and my mother stroked my hair
Tell me a little about him, dear,” my mother said and I gave a weak smile and started to tell her about the idiot who had more muscles than brains, who always went after what he wanted, who even if he was judged and humiliated, he He didn't give up and would come back to prove his point.
I told him about the adventures we had together, the challenges we faced side by side and I also talked about the moments of camaraderie, laughter and true friendship we shared, even though many times my greatest desire was to strangle him.
My mother listened carefully to what I was saying, and her face expressed understanding and empathy. At a few moments I could see that she let a few tears fall, but I stood firm and continued telling her about the precious memories I had of that idiotic bombshell dwarf that I knew better than anyone.
When I finished, my mother looked into my eyes and smiled.
He was an incredible person – My mother said
Yes he was— I said
I know it's difficult right now, but you have to make a decision, there are people counting on you and you can't let yourself be shaken, he wouldn't like it— My mother said
I know – I said
Follow your heart dear, it may be hurt but it knows what to do – My mother said touching my chest
Yes, you're right, I already know what I have to do - I said and ran back to where the meeting was taking place and opened the door with all my might and everyone looked at me with pity.
I know I ran away, but talking to my mother I remembered a remarkable phrase that Asta once told me, the strongest protect the weakest, because one day the weakest became the strongest and the strongest became the strongest. they have made the weakest, the kingdom is in trouble and the civilians need us, we have to go and help, not just for them and not just for us, but so that there is no more barbarity against innocent people, above all this is for my sake idiot brother, for Asta – I said, extending my fist
The idiot and his stupid catchphrases— Noelle said with a minimal smile as she wiped her tears and approached me
But I agree with you, we have to do this because we are magic knights, and especially for Astupido – she said, putting her fist close to me
Asta taught me a lot and gave me a new reason to live, I have to defend this kingdom at any cost, for the pumped dwarf— Nero said, also putting his fists together
By Asta – Mimosa said joining me and the girls
For my rival – Leopoldo said, joining us, I held back so as not to get in his face, Asta was and is my rival and not his
For my precious newbie – Finral said, approaching
Other people joined us until we formed a large circle of fists, that's it, let's go to the kingdom and destroy that guy
We will avenge you
I will avenge you Asta
And I will become the next wizard king
Keep watching me
My brother