"The four of us looked at Mate, not believing what he had said.
Pearl said.
"Y-You became friends with G-God?..."
Mate answered.
"That moron, definition of stupidity and idiocy... but a fun one!."
Sun then said.
"O-Ok but... what was your wish?"
Mate looked up.
"Oh yeah, that part haha..."
At the end, we were sitting on the top of a galaxy, driking beer.
He said "Every time, I understand less and less about this species I created... Always with this ability to surprise me... You know, im happy that youre the one who found the Crown..."
I laughed back.
"Ha! You're a funny guy you know? Wanna join my crew buddy!?"
"Hahaha, maybe someday... But well, Neter Mate, i need to know what wish you desire me to complete."
I didn't even think twice, I already had the answer on the tip of my tongue.
"Hahaha, scatter all the pieces of the crown around the world again, but make them harder to find this time!"
This was a shock to us all.
I said extremely nervous.
"W-Wait wait, y-you what..."
Pearl was shaking.
"N-No you... B-But..."
Before we could say anything more, Mate gave a loud laugh and exclamed.
"I want to spend what's left of my life on a great adventure with you! An endless adventure of endless fun, the dreams of humans will never die!"
A few weeks later, Neter Mate died of illness.
With that, the group quickly disbanded, and we never spoke again.
I don't understand why he chose that.
He wanted to die persuing his dream? But he achieve it?
Did he want more people to experience the same adventure as us?
Or was there a deeper reason? Something tactical that I don't see...
Did he not feel worthy and wanted someone else to fulfill his wish?
I don't get it.
Why didn't he get cured and live happily with us?
I Lynd, Pearl, Sun and even Rocca, really don't understand why he chose that stupid wish."
Clown sighed, finally done reading.
"Mouhohoho... oh what a fun story isn't it?"
The Suiciders were in craziness, arguing with each other.
"W-WAIT WAIT WAIT WHAT?! HE CHOOSED THAT?!"
"S-SO WAIT THAT MEANS... THE CROWN IS REAL!"
Thus the Suiciders finally realized the truth: The book was forbidden, simply because it contained the truth about the crown. If what was written in the book were made public, another great era in the search for the Crown would begin, and the governments of the world would have more difficulty finding it, as they would have competitors.
Clown stood up and simply said out loud with his weird smile.
"Well actually, you can tell anyone just don't say it was me who told you please."
And so, he went out into one of the guild's corridors through a door.
Thinking about it now, what was his goal with all this? It certainly wasn't just a gift... What does he get out of telling all this?
Wait, Clown just told a room full of Suiciders, people whose job involves seeking power, treasure, and completing quests, that the ultimate prize is real, is out there, and is waiting to be found again.
So, he basically set the stage for the grand era of the Crown-chase to start over? This will sure spread quickly in the Suiciders community.
But why would he do that?
Everybody in the guild was talking about the book, everyone was shocked. But suddenly, Sayuri got up from her seat and ran after Clown.
She was very angry when running after him, there was something wrong.
"Hey Amari, follow her!"
"Of course!"
We followed her, who opened the door where Clown entered, and for our suprised, he was there, standing, like if he was waiting for us.
"I knew you would come Sayuri... They followed you? You have a good group Sayuri."
Just saying, the others Suiciders couldn't hear our conversation because we were far from there.
Sayuri shouted.
"YOU LIAR! YOU LIED ABOUT THE FIRST PART... When iwas in your group, you told me about the first page of the book, AND WAS ALMOST EXACTLY TO WHAT YOU SAID NOW!! "
Clown giggled.
"Oh my, oh my, yeah of course it is, its actually an adapted version of it made by myself... But that lie was for this, for the three of you to come here and talk to me, I knew you would come after me when I said that, and i need to tell you something..."
Sayuri looked shocked, me and Amari behind her also.
"Y-You planned this?..."
"Muoho, a Clown always has an ace up his sleeve... Well, heres why, i have a mission that i want tou to complete, i think its a good mission for a newbie group like yours."
From behind his back, he took out a paper and placed it in Sayuri's hands.
"Here, do it and i will give you a great reward, ok?♡"
Amari and I approached her, reading that paper.
Amari read it loud.
"Defeat 10 big rats!? Well that sounds easy..."
I smiled.
"I think i can defeat them all with one punch!"
Sayuri, she seemed like doubting something.
"Rats are the easiest creatures to defeat... Why don't you do that then?!"
"Oh me? Aren't you the ones who just joined the Suiciders? Well them 2 at least... I think that it will be a good training for them don't you think?"
Sayuri simply said.
"And what will be the reward?..."
Clown whispered on our ears.
"A house, a full big house. 4 rooms, 3 bathrooms... Think we can call it a mansion right?"
The 3 of us were speechless. A house?! For such a easy job?!
Without saying one more world, Clown turned back and started walking away.
"WAIT A SECND!!"
Sayuri shouted at him.
She angry and confused.
"W-Why are you doing this!? It's because you kicked me out of your group!? Y-You shouldn't feel guilty about it, it's my fault not telling you that thing!!..."
Without turning back, Clown said in a very cheerful voice.
"Muohoho, no it was not that big Sayuri..."
Sayuri yelled.
"THEN WHAT'S THE REASON!?"
Clown sudently stopped, and turned his face to us.
I couldn't believe what i was seeing, he was... CRYING.
He had a very sad sentimental face, they were genuine tears!
He simply looked in our eyes and said.
"Just, don't you dare become a nothing."
He then looked forward, and quickly returned his face to us, now his face was completely normal, no tears, no saddness, just that smirk.
"Ok darlings?♡"
And then, he started walking forward again.
I really don't understand this guy.
Author notes:
And boom, now it's no longer a simple comedy.
I admit that I created this story to be almost entirely a "simple comedy", well, obviously some less funny and more emotional moments, but I didn't expect that so soon, that the tone of the novel would change completely in just one chapter.
When I started writing the character Clown, I wanted him to be a really annoying character, who would constantly tease Sayuri about her secret. That arrogant character who always thinks he's the best, despising others. But as I wrote it, I started thinking "wait a minute, what if I make him different?" and somehow the character I did came out with came out.
As a result, now the tone is completely different.
It's some problem I have, I can't write light and relaxed stories, I eventually have to add something heavy and emotional, that always happens to me.
I just can't write a simple comedy, I have to innovate, do something different, make it more interesting... I really don't know why.
And finally, a question to my dear readers: what really is an idiot?
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