527 Conversation? Nope
The conversation during dinner was a weird one. Binota went on and on by himself while giving me no chance to speak.
He kept going about how confirming the existence of 'Black Clad' gave his research a huge progress and new explanations and so and so.
He was so good at alternating between munching and talking I wondered why didn't he put that dexterity toward bettering his communication skill.
I paid him no heed and enjoyed the delicious food prepared by maid-san.
I'm cornered already. Knowing the truth about this 'power' does nothing to solve the issue.
I thought I could have this power under control if I had an understanding on its nature.
But none of the information helped with that, all it did was deepening the mystery instead.
(It went from 'I might have a chance', to 'my path of retreat has been completely cut off'...)
I am helpless to change this power I was born with even though I never asked for it.
"Now then, what's the plan now? Welp, since nothing has changed, I guess I'll just act the same as ever. Guess I'm resuming my pleasure jaunt..."
If only I had learned about a new breakthrough information here, I might change my plan.
Binota seemed to overlook me muttering to myself and kept on yapping on.
If my life from here on is destined to be full of trouble, my only choice is to accept it.
I need to put my focus on solving those troubles as painlessly as possible. If possible.
"Y-you see here! Every single 'Black Clads' achieved huge undertakings or achievements without fail! This holds true in any tales and any epics where they're depicted! And yet none of their feats can be considered heroic. Why is that? That's the interesting and the plain part of this. I really like that. But most of the stories involving them always have a warning not to get in contact with them harboring ill wills. Quite a mystery isn't it? What does that mean, or perhaps is it some sort of metaphor? I really love that..."
Binota is still not stopping even during an after meal break with tea.
His story needlessly made me feel down.
(All the previous Black Clads must be like me. All they ever wanted was to live a simple life...)
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It almost feels like he's asserting that's the fate waiting in store for me. I'm weirdly convinced of that deep in my heart.
(Seriously stop already... I'm begging you...)
Binota kept chattering without regards to my inner turmoil. It's dark outside already yet he doesn't look like he's stopping.
That must be why the maid interjected here and reminded him to sleep. I'm mentally drained and sleepy as well.
"Young master, it's late at night already. Please get some rest. You have work tomorrow."
Binota obediently obliged, 'Yup! You're right!' and stood up.
"Thank you for such a worthwhile discussion! When are you leaving? I would love it if you could stay for several days here! I still have a lot to talk about!"
Binota drew his passionate face near me. Honestly, it's stuffy and uncanny.
I promptly decline.
"I'm departing for the coliseum tomorrow. I appreciate everything you did today."
(There was no discussion, you were the only one yapping. Just how desperate you wanna talk anyway...)
I kept that quip to myself. Not like he's gonna get it even if I say that out loud.
Binota looked seriously disappointed as he replied.
"Gunununu, I suppose if that's what you wish. I can't exactly force you to stay. I made it all about myself and forgot to ask about your circumstance. Well then, please have a good rest tonight."
He decided to be considerate now of all time, stupidly enough. I mean it's better than never, but you're way too late. I cursed, inwardly of course.
Those who never stop to accommodate other is beyond saving. In that sense, Binota is still salvageable, I suppose.
"Too much information left him in confusion. I'll go at it bit by bit untangling matters determined to be true and..."
And thus, Binota kept muttering to himself as he made his way to his bedroom.
Maid-san paid her master no heed and led me to my room.
I lay down on the bed and closed my eyes while looking back at today.
"What a long day this has been..."
As my voice echoed in the room, I journeyed to the land of dreams.
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