This novel is a one-episode story. There will not be any next episodes because the writers intend to write one complete episode.

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'Am I dead?'

'Is this the afterlife?'

An idea appeared in my head. Images of past memories surfaced. A 10-wheel truck ran a red light for no reason and crashed into my body. The feeling of that time is still an unforgettable experience. The bone pain was transmitted up to the brain. This is the real feeling of being crushed.

…It can't be described in words.

“First of all, I would like to apologize for the mistake this time.”

A young woman spoke up. I just realized that I'm not alone here. I looked at my interlocutor, who had golden-blonde hair combined with skin as smooth as pure milk. Her face was so beautiful that I couldn't help but secretly admire its beauty. She is the most beautiful woman I will ever meet in my life.

“Thank you for your compliment.”

Can she seem to read my thoughts? Is she something called a god like in novels and light novels? I'm a little suspicious. The woman did not reveal any smiles or facial expressions throughout the beginning and end of the conversation. She seemed to have no feelings at all.

“I am what is called God in your view. As a higher being, I can easily read your mind.”

“This world is about to be destroyed by the Demon Lord and needs the help of heroes. So I summoned you from another world, but by accident, your roughness was damaged, leaving only your soul.”

She seemed to cut straight to the point of why I had appeared here. But it wasn't too strange from what I thought. It was similar to the novels I had often read where the main character died because of God's mistake and was sent to another world. But I'm not sure about the blessings, whether I'll get the same as the hero in the novel or not.

“Before being sent away, will I receive three wishes?”

“Akasha will only grant you one wish, whatever it is.”

The girl said emotionlessly. I thought about it for a while. There's only one wish you can give me. But this one wish can be anything. Is there any meaning when she says this? And what is the akasha she is talking about? But if it's true I have one power that I want.

“What is Akasha?”

“That will be considered one wish, are you sure to ask?”

Knowing that the answer would come at the cost of one wish, I dismissed that thought. If so, then I would like to wish that I have power that is superior to all things.

“I request the power to control time!”

"Akasha will grant you that wish."

I felt some power appear in my body. I felt that just by raising my hand I could freeze time around me. This is true Strong power is in my hands.

After a while, my body slowly disappeared. Before I knew it, I appeared in a hall. The room resounded with a beauty that could not be described. From floor to ceiling, it was more than 10 meters high. I stood in the middle of chalk marks that had drawn a magic circle with a diameter of more than 5 meters.

“T… Brave one…”

The girl in the pure white dress spoke out of breath and was on the verge of collapsing at any moment. She had milky white hair and a face that was almost astonishingly beautiful. However, compared to the God I had met before, it was on a completely different level.

Before she fell, I used my power to slow down time and supported her body. Meanwhile, she fainted from exhaustion. As time returned to normal, I realized that besides the young woman, there were dozens of other people here.

“Saint!”

“A brave man has appeared!”

Some people expressed concern for the girl in my arms. But some people expressed happiness. I looked down at the face under my arms and felt that…she was really beautiful.

As time passed, I gradually gained a brief understanding of this world. This world would be called Akasha. And now the world is being invaded by the Demon Lord's army. Many innocent people have died and countless heroes have died to preserve the existence of this world. I am a hero who was summoned from another world.

The summoned heroes will be blessed by Akasha and have great power. From the past until now, there have been many brave people who have stopped the Demon Lord's army. But from the Pope's words He said I was the hero with the strongest aura.

The girl I first met was named Mia. She is a holy female saint of the Light Church.

“Is she better yet?”

I'm in light armor. This is armor for training. Every hero before going out to fight against the devil army must first receive training from the Church Paladin. And now it's time to rest. I traveled to see Mia to ask about her condition.

“Much better now... If not for the hero who helped me at that time, I might have been injured quite a bit.”

She was talking about the first time she and I met. At that time, she fainted from a lack of mana. Maybe if I hadn't picked it up there would have been an injury from the impact. It is very fortunate that I have the power to slow down time.

“I am a brave person. I have to help everyone.”

I say confidently...

Several months have passed.

I have completed the paladin training of the church. And today will be the day that I must travel to suppress the demons that are causing trouble within the kingdom in order to gain experience. Before leaving, I came in to say goodbye to Mia.

As the months passed, Mia and I became closer. She is like my spiritual advisor, listening to everything, happiness, sorrow, and discomfort. But strangely, after several months have passed, Mia still hasn't recovered from her illness. She has been in bed nursing all this time.

"Today Okita-kun is going out to get some experience."

Mia said with a chuckle. I told her to call me by my name. This may be because of their familiarity.

"That's right. If I have time, I'll stop by to see you often."

I became so accustomed to talking with her that it became almost a habit. Maybe because I feel comfortable every time I talk to her. As a brave person, I command the highest respect in every place I travel. And my ability to control time was enough that I didn't have to worry about sneak attacks. This is a good power but it is not often used.

“Yes… I will always be waiting here for Okita-kun.”

Mia said these words while curling her lips up. I felt that Mia's smile this time was the most beautiful smile I had ever seen. My heart beats fast every time I meet and talk with her. For some reason, before I separated from her, I hesitated.

“Mia…”

"yes? Okita-kun?”

“N…no, nothing.”

“I'll go first.”

Then I left her with a small feeling slowly blossoming.

Time passes like the wind from days to months, from months to years. I grew up to be a full-fledged hero. It is said that I am the strongest hero. both appearance Abilities including status Many noble daughters are ready to serve me at night. There are many kingdoms willing to grant me the title of duke without expecting anything in return.

But I don't care. I'm the hero. I'm the one who will stop this world from being destroyed. And I've grown up I'm not that 16-year-old otaku anymore. I'm 18 now. There's only one girl that can fascinate me.

“Good morning Mia.”

“Good morning, brave man.”

in the early morning of the day I walked in to visit the holy girl with a bright smile. As well as the young woman who responded jokingly. Two years have passed since I arrived in this world. Mia's condition didn't get better, but it didn't get worse either.

"Okita-kun, I have good news for you!"

After talking for a while, Mia suddenly spoke up excitedly. Even I was surprised by her expression. I haven't seen Mia express such joy in a long time.

“What good news?”

Mia didn't answer, but she moved. Yes, she moved to the edge of the bed. Since that day, Mia had been injured due to the side effects of the lack of mana causing her to lack strength and be confined to bed. When running personal errands, there must always be a maid to take care of you. But this time, she was able to move her body without anyone's help.

“K…watch me carefully!”

Mia said nervously, slowly standing up from the bed on her own. The girl stood up with an unsteady expression. Even I couldn't secretly feel the excitement in my heart. But in the end, she stood up and looked at me with a smile that was like the sunshine in my heart.

“I can stand on my own now!”

But in that second, Mia lost her footing and fell. Time slows down with me moving with agility. The moment time returned to normal, Mia collapsed under your arms again. …just like the first time they met.

I'm sure I'm not using my power to slow down time right now. But the moment she fell into my arms time seemed to slow down and almost stopped. My eyes met her sparkling gray eyes.

...I don't want time to go on any longer. I want time to stand still and stay here forever.

“Are you really sure about that idea?”

Another young woman appears. I remember that she was the one who was called God. I had almost forgotten the girl with golden blonde hair. But the beauty in front of me awakened old memories that I had felt. She is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen in my life. But right now, for me, there's only Mia.

“What do you mean? So how did you appear?”

The girl called God sat with her legs dangling on Mia's bed. Her face still showed an expression of emotionlessness and indifference.

“That power will respond to your wishes. Time in this world has stopped because of you.”

The reason she appeared was because of me. The power in my hand caused the time of this world to completely stop. This is why she appeared to reinforce the reason for my actions.

“Akasha has given you power. I have no right to stop you. But with great power comes great responsibility. Your every action will affect the timeline of the entire world.”

“As well as what you have lost.”

The golden eyes continued to stare expressionlessly. I began to feel a heaviness in my chest. The power in my body was not just the power that responded to my greed. But it comes with the responsibility of the entire world. This was the first time I felt that because one child's wish came at the cost of the future of countless people.

"I know. I will use this power only when necessary."

I looked into the eyes of God. The timeline returned to normal and with the blink of an eye, she disappeared from my consciousness.

“Okita-kun?”

Mia called me confused. I didn't answer, a small smile appeared on my face. Sometimes I think I want to be an ordinary villager and live peacefully with Mia in the countryside.

...but I know that's impossible.

Time passes again

War has officially broken out. The evil Demon Lord has raised an army of demons to destroy everything in the human world. And you as a hero are the main warriors in this war.

"invade!!!"

The shouts of millions of Alliance soldiers shouted in unison as they rushed to face the demons that were rushing in like seawater. The blood and flesh of heroes who died bravely. Blood, sweat and tears were trampled on the grass stained red.

Time slows down and the world turns grey. This power was given to protect the world from destruction. I stepped past small and large demons and rushed towards the demon captain. A giant minotaur was beheaded with a single blow. The blade runs horizontally across the throat. As soon as time returned to normal, the commander's head immediately shot up into the sky. Red blood exploded from his throat.

When the leader is killed The battlefield began to stir. The orders of the demon army disappeared and the demon soldiers were helpless. Meanwhile, the human army began to gain the advantage. Their strategy was 3 humans against 1 demon.

The war continued as both sides gained advantages and disadvantages according to the situation. When the first day of the war ended, I returned to the camp exhausted. Using power to slow down time may not consume much energy compared to stopping time. But in war, maintaining energy is important and fighting for a long time is considered a top necessity.

The war continued for a long time until another 3 months had passed and under the leadership of Hero Okita the human army was able to regain victory. The Demon Lord's army retreated to the land below. The human world returned to peace once again. But next time, the human side will be the one to lead the invasion into the world below.

“Mia…”

On the day that victory belongs to mankind On the day everyone in the kingdom celebrated a joyous victory. The inside of Mia's mansion was filled with gloom. After returning from the war, you came straight.

“How did this happen…”

I could hardly believe my eyes at the sight in front of me. The wooden coffin contained the body of a girl with pure white hair. She was in a composed position. The familiar face in the coffin made me feel like my heart was about to explode.

“How can you…?”

Mia died in a demonic attack two months ago. This is the report recorded by the Church and sent to me. But why did the devil come in? Mia's mansion was located in an elite area in the middle of the capital. Security is the highest after the palace and the main cathedral. This is still a question I have. But Mia has died. Searching for it further was useless.

“No…I won't!”

I'm starting to freak out. Time began to slow down until it stopped. I had an idea to go back in time to before Mia was killed. And as expected, God appeared to warn me of the consequences.

“Are you sure about what you will do next?”

I know exactly what might happen. Possibilities that cannot be predicted breaking the laws of nature Destroying the timeline of the world of Akasha This is what would happen if I went back in time.

“And do you know that using your power comes at the cost of your life force?”

I stood still when I heard God's words. It was true that every time I felt like a part of my body was being pulled away every time I used my power, I knew that, my whole world right now consisted only of Mia. If she dies, I have no reason to live.

“I will go back in time…”

God looked at me with the same expressionless expression. But I could see the doubt flicker in her eyes. The young woman didn't show any signs of dissuading me at all.

“Before you go, I have a question.”

“What is the reason you agreed to go back in time? Even though I know that I am destroying the world.”

She asked me with emotion for the first time. mood of doubt mood of curiosity Emotions similar to humans I couldn't help but let out a smile, even though it looked painful.

“Humans tend to act selfishly sometimes… Especially about love.”

As soon as he finished his sentence, the world, which had become a colorless gray, turned back. The sun flows back from the west back to the east. The fallen leaves returned to the trees as before. Time flows back to the past My body felt like it was being ripped away. Turning back time costs life force in exchange. In the blink of an eye, part of my life was spent.

“Okita…kun?”

A sweet and nostalgic voice sounded. I traveled back in time to 2 months ago, before Mia was killed by a demon. I opened my eyes and looked at the girl sitting on the white bed. Tears started to flow from my eyes.

“Oh…Okita-kun!? What happened? How did you get here? So what happened to the war!?”

Mia began to panic when she saw me appear from the void. Right now, right now, I was supposed to be on the frontline of the war and bring victory to the Alliance Army.

“Mia…let's run away.”

"escape? Where will we escape? What is up with you?!"

I didn't say anything and directly picked up Mia. The girl tried to fight back, but she couldn't resist me. I am a brave person. I am the strongest person in this world. There was no way she could escape. And she would no longer be sent by demons to kill her. From now on, I won't let you be in danger again.

“Okita! Okita! Okita!”

Mia tried to shout out to me not to give up hope. But I didn't listen to her at all. In my head right now there are only words: protect her, protect her, protect her. I will take her away from this crazy world, escape to the countryside together, just the two of us.

After some time, we escaped from the capital. I brought her to stay in the middle of a forest in the east. At this time I was still in full armor. Including carrying a sword and a short knife attached to the waist.

Flash!

“What the hell are you doing, Mr. Okita?!”

Mia slapped me across the face. She'll probably be angry, but that's okay. I don't mind this because if I don't get her out, Mia will be killed. If it weren't for me, she would have been in danger. She's safe because of me. Because of me

"What is up with you What the hell is going on with you? What happened to the war! What is up with you!"

Mia screams This is the first time I've ever felt annoyed with her. If it weren't for me, she would be in danger. Mia should feel grateful and grateful. You should fall in love with me I'm a brave person. I am the strongest person in the world.

“That's enough!”

“What a warhead! I'm willing to come back for you! I came back to protect you! Those wars don't matter!”

“If it weren't for me, she would have been killed! What I did was for you, Mia! For you alone!”

I accidentally shouted at her with an emotion I couldn't control. The girl's tears flowed. When I saw those tears, I felt weak. Did I speak harshly to her? In fact, I should have explained it to her calmly.

"I'm sorry just now, Mia...my mood was-"

"You're not Okita…huh…you're not him."

Mia cried and looked at me. No way. I am Okita Sasaki. Okita, the hero of mankind. The strongest hero in this world. You have to believe me, Mia. No one can impersonate me.

“You're just…just a devil-”

Shock!

The sound of the knife stabbing deep into the flesh. This was the sound I had heard to drive me crazy in the war, and now it was happening right in front of me. Mia pulled out a dagger from my waist without me even realizing it. And in that moment

...she stabbed herself

“Mia… No, Mia! You don't do this! Don't you ever leave me again! I did everything for you!”

I tried to call out to the girl with all my might. But at the last moment, Mia looked at me with eyes that were like looking at a stranger. The glint in her eyes gradually disappeared, and finally

She died again...

“You are an entity that has returned in time from the future?”

God appeared not far from me. She looked at my pitiful state. The condition of people who have lost everything The condition of people who cannot protect anything at all.

“Yes, I am that person.”

“You know you're causing everything to go haywire.”

“Yes, she told me.”

“Then why do you still do it…”

I raised my head to look at the sky. Then he looked God in the eye.

“Humans always do crazy things to satisfy their selfish desires.”

Then go back in time again.

“Mia…the war is over. Let's go live in a small countryside, just the two of us."

I reappeared in front of Mia. But this time I lied to her. I told her that the war was over and then I took her to live in the countryside, far from the capital and news. As the years passed, one happy thing happened: Mia was able to walk normally again. And the second joyful thing is that Mia is pregnant with our child.

“Breaking news! Hero Okita disappeared. The Confederate army was defeated. The Demon Lord is coming to destroy the world.”

But the news of the defeat of the Confederate army was too popular, even in this rural area there was news of it. When she found out the truth, Mia immediately came back to me. I knew that this matter would not be concealed for long and that day had come.

“Okita! Why are you doing this! Who says the war is over? you are lying!"

Mia was so angry at me that she packed up her things and rushed out of the house. She wanted to return to the capital. She wants to go back and represent God to spread hope to innocent people. Even though today she is 6 months pregnant. It took me a day to come to terms with it before I realized it and immediately followed Mia.

But in no time, she disappeared. No matter what I did, there was no sign.

I spent months searching for any trace of her. And I found a clue, I followed the clues until I reached the bandit camp. And my feelings told me something

…Mia dies again. On her way back, Mia was captured by bandits and brought to the camp to be a toy for them. Even though she was pregnant, the thieves didn't care at all. I saw the state of her corpse and clenched my fists angrily.

Once again, she committed suicide…to escape the endless suffering. If she doesn't do this, I'm afraid she will become a slave to these thieves forever. She died along with her soon-to-be-born child.

I was so crazy, I couldn't remember anything at that time. All I know is that I picked up a sword and the place was covered in blood.

"owner-"

God appeared But I know what she's going to say.

“I know what will happen! But I will! Keep doing it!”

After that, time was reversed again.

But no matter what I do, the results are always the same.

“Mia…look at this. I made it for you…”

Colorful fireworks exploded across the sky. I wanted it to be a wonderful gift for Mia. I want you to smile even though this world is full of darkness.

But she died again...

…again

…again

…again

…and again

No matter how many times I go back in time Her end is death. It was as if it was an inevitable fate. Mia was destined to die no matter what.

Only death is her end.

“You are causing the world's timeline to change direction.”

God appeared Yes, how many times have you said this word? I myself can't remember. Maybe I should have listened to her from the beginning. No, I shouldn't have received this power at all. Maybe if I had chosen a different wish, I would have been happier.

“Your existence is the factor that changes the direction of this world.”

Hmm...I know. If it wasn't for me, the ending might have been better. What the hell is this power to control time? I would rather not take this power.

“In the end, you will still use that power again.”

God spoke to me with an expressionless face. That's right, you're not wrong. In the end, I will use this ability again. Just one more time...the power that I will use for the last time.

“God, you know… in the end, the person who has been by my side all this time is not Mia…”

...but it's you

Then the world turned grey. The flow of time reverses, your identity in this world disappears. God looks at the place where you once stood. She looks at you incomprehensibly. Human emotions are unnecessary. It's both complicated and useless.

dripping…

“I shouldn't have human emotions…”

Then God wiped away the tears that were flowing. After all, whether it is God or humans, everyone has emotions.

Inside the Hall of the Church of Light A bright white chalk magic circle appeared. But nothing else happened. No living creatures or objects of any kind appeared within the magic circle.

“The ritual… went wrong?”

Mia said suspiciously. As for the other monks as well, no heroes or living creatures appeared. This time, everything was done according to the correct ritual, but what should have been accomplished, nothing happened at all.

“Saintess! It's bad! A demon army has appeared!”

“Stop the ritual for now! We must go and fend off the demon army first!”

Then Mia left. On the other side of the city appeared a small demon army. They rushed in and attacked the city walls like crazy. Within minutes, more than half of the victims had died.

Many holy warriors of the Church of Light stopped those demons with their lives. Because behind that wall was their family: father, mother, younger sibling, wife, and child. Everyone in the family had their hopes on them. Even if he were to die, there would be no way to let these demons pass through.

“I pray to God.”

Golden light shone throughout the entire capital. As soon as the wounded warriors were exposed to this golden light, their wounds instantly healed. Even people who had died not long ago were brought back to life. This was like a miracle of God. And this miracle came from Mia. This is the power of a true holy female saint.

If Hero Okita had not appeared Maybe the true hero is you…

“This is the way the world should be.”

I spoke to God who was standing beside me. With great power comes great responsibility. I know its true meaning. Without me, without this power, This world will follow the path it should follow.

This world doesn't make mistakes...but the one who makes mistakes is me. Going back in time won't make things better. More repetition will only make it worse.

“It should always be like that.”

At that moment, I could not have foreseen that a God who never showed any emotion would reveal a smile more beautiful than a flower. Smile…that is human-like

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