"Oh, I can't help but think it's too absurd and incredible..."
Then Gaius said something unexpected.
..................... No, I believe it. I can't really explain why, but I don't know... it falls on me. Hell, you'd think it would be absurd to be a demon, in the light of ordinary common sense, as you say. But I don't know why... it falls on me...
Then Shester nodded as she narrowed her eyes.
"... well. You're special after all..."
... special... you're talking about my rebirth of the original Emperor Auglos?......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
"Do you remember?
... I don't remember. I just don't know... I knew I was gonna fall for it. I don't know how stupid I am, but I think...
"... well. By the way, Mr. Gaius..."
Shester also had a sinking look on his face.
"... I'm so sorry. I look upon your father..."
Then Gaius blocked Shester and said.
... What are you talking about? Wouldn't it be possible for humans to beat demons? So there's no reason for you to be responsible...
"... if you could say that, it would help. But you don't remember right now. Which means I don't even remember my father, Lombard Schneider. Then I guess I still don't feel it. So if, when your memory returns, you think you can't forgive me, don't hesitate to beat me. To your freedom..."
Then Gaius shook his head wide aside.
............... I'm fine. That won't happen. It's a short relationship for me, but I felt you were honest enough. So it's okay. I never tell you to let me hit you when I get my memory back...
Gaius said so and laughed quietly.
Shester softly wet his cheeks with that soft smile.