Abel Earthes

◀　Read from EP1

◀　"The Terminal Disease"

▼ Abel EP5-3 (2097): "Astral of the Apocalypse (1): The Useless Daughter"

*(Abel, 25 years old, became a second lieutenant.)

It was an emergency.
That day I was on border patrol within the northern lands. Since the rise of Kagaribito in this world, most of the work was done by them.
It was a leisurely night shift with no one to talk to. I was getting sleepy while I idly polished my beloved sword, when I heard a faint voice and stared into the darkness.

Abel(25 )What...? A girl...? At this hour...?"

The border with the northern region is at a bit of a treeline. I thought, "How can there be people in such a place?”
I saw a pretty blonde girl coming toward me, sobbing.

I rushed down from the patrol tower and ran towards her.

Abel "What's wrong...! You, are you okay?!"

She seemed to be injured. Her clothes were covered in blood and she was dragging her right leg.
I was about to call for backup, but she knocked down my radio with an impatient look on her face.
That’s very accurate wind magic.

Abel (Hey, hey, hey.... My finger would have flown off if it was just a little off…!?)

I can feel myself overflowing with cold sweat. Oh no. This girl is strong.
Trying to calm the girl in a state of excitement, I quietly raised my hands.

Abel "Well...um...I don't have hostile intentions. I want to help you.
I'm a soldier in Central’s army and my rank is second lieutenant. My name is Abel Earthes.
I was wondering if you could tell me your name..?”

Eve "...not...a chaser...?"

Abel (Chaser?! What movie are you talking about...?)

Her random comment makes me dizzy, and I try to continue the conversation further to somehow understand what's going on.

Abel "Yes. No, no, no. If you want, I can show you my ID...? Here...!"

Eve "...really, Central...soldier.... So this is actually Central...?"

Abel "Yes, yes. Yes, it is. To be precise, Central starts on the other side of this fence."

Eve "The border..! Just like Papa said...!"

Abel "... Papa? Your dad’s here?"

Eve "...! Big brother, help me..! Papa's going to die...!"

Abel "What... what...?"

Eve "Just hurry..! Come here...!"

Abel "No, wait... wait... this is a border crossing...!”

In this peaceful world, if it were discovered that I had let someone enter the territory of the northern lands without application, I would have been completely reprimanded.
I was pushed back helplessly by the powerful wind magic of the blood-covered girl and stepped into the sea of trees to try and find “him.”
I had no way of knowing at the time that her severely wounded "daddy" was the great hero, Adam Blaze.

▼At Abel's Home

Abel "Oh, you're awake? Are you okay?"

Adam "...... this is...?"

Abel "This is my house. I was scared that little Eva would find out and threaten me, I wondered who she was talking to, but when I asked her, she didn't tell me at all...
I was wondering what to do...
I thought if you woke up, you could tell me more about the situation...
I brought you here and fixed you up for now..."

Adam "Eva... Oh, she's the one.... I'm sorry for the trouble I've caused you. Are you a soldier in Central?"

Abel "How did you know? I was under the impression you were from the Northland...?"

Adam "I've been alive longer than you. I've been around a lot."

Abel "What's that? Well, never mind."

Adam "Who is your superior?"

Abel "General Null! Oh, my name is Abel. Abel Earthes. My rank is second lieutenant."

Adam "I see. My name is...Gemini Maiya."

Abel "Oh, same name as that genius engineer! Is that a common name in the north?"

Adam "Well, sort of. But with a general at such a young age. That's amazing."

Abel "Oh, no, I'm embarrassed. It was just a whim of the General.
Actually, I volunteered because of the hero, Adam!
But by the time I enlisted, he had already retired.
So I said, "I hate you, General!", Which Null heard, and then I joined the General's unit.......silly story, right?
I heard that Adam is still in the north, so I'd like to meet him someday."

Adam "...I see. I hope you can meet him. By the way...how's E–my daughter doing?"

Abel "Oh, Eva? Don't worry, she is sleeping well now.
Even though she sprained her right leg, she was healthy enough to destroy my radio with magic when we first met.
That kid is amazing. ”

Adam "Oh, yeah. I'm sorry she’s such a tomboy. I hope you can let her have a good rest.
It's been a tough road, I'm just worried she's pushing herself too hard."

Abel "...Mr. Maiya, you should worry about yourself."

Adam "I'm fine. But if you must, put me through to the general.
Give her this and she will know my identity."
(*Creating a letter-like thing with magic power)

Abel "...! Wooooooow! How did you do that? That was amazing!"

Adam "....... You're a soldier and you don't know...?"

Abel "Ugh. No, actually...well...actually... I have low magical aptitude.
That's why I enlisted just for my sword skills.
The general told me, "You should be a sword messiah!" That's why I haven't studied magic since I enlisted."

Adam "Oh, I see... Earthes... Hm... Are you from the desert?"

Abel "...did you know my father?"

Adam "Yes, ah, well... well, he was a famous warrior."

Abel "Oh, yeah...? Well, if you put it that way.
If you're going to connect with the General, then you must know a lot about that stuff, right?"

Adam "Oh, well, I'm a bit of an old friend of hers.
Don't worry, I’m not that shady of a person, so don't worry about delivering it in person."

Abel "Well, the general would have kicked this to the curb if this was something for assassination....
I don't want to get involved in such a troublesome matter that could cause serious injury in these peaceful times.
I hope the general will take care of it. I'll give it to her tomorrow morning.
In the meantime, please eat and get some sleep. You don't look so good."

Adam "...I'm sorry. I'll do that. Thank you.”

▼Eve and Adam #1, who have been staying at Abel's house for a while by order of General

Abel "I'm home... Eva.... What are you doing?"

Eva(Eve) "Oh, welcome back Abel! Cooking! I made it for Papa!"(*The kitchen is a mess.)

Abel "I see. I hope you don't die, Maiya..."

Eva "...? Papa, you ate it yesterday, too, saying it was delicious, right?"

Abel "Oh, oh. So that's where your high self-esteem comes from..."

Eva "What are you complaining about? Here, Abel, eat it too! It's freshly made!"

Abel "Absolutely not! I'll get a stomach ache if I eat this..."(suddenly, he is hit from behind)

Adam "Abel, are you too small a man to accept the kindness of Eva?”(absolute zero)

Abel "Maiya, you're hurting me.... It's not good to spoil her...you'll get a stomach ache, you know...?"

Adam "・・・・・・."

Abel "Okay, okay, okay! I can eat it, fine!
...Huh? Um....y...?"

Adam "See, I told you. I don’t lie to Eva."

Abel "Heh. Seriously.... There are a lot of strange things in this world...huh..."

Eva "Abel is rude...! If it's delicious, you should tell me honestly that it's delicious...!"

Abel "No, yes. I'm sorry. I was wrong."

Adam (nodding in satisfaction, as if that's fine)

Eva "...Hm, hahaha. Dad and Abel are really close!"

Adam &Abel ""What？""

▼Eve and Adam #2, who were staying at Abel's house for a while by order of the General

Abel "Eva, you, how many attributes can you use...wow."

Eva (Eve )"Hehehe. I can use all of them. But...when I use magic, I can't control it.
I use a lot of astral flare, so I usually use this.”

Abel "...It's a magic element blocker, isn't it?"

Eva "Yes. So, I'm sorry. I can't help you much.
If this breaks, my father will be angry with me."

Abel "No, if that's the case, it can't be helped. I have a friend who has two attributes, but not as many as you.
He had a hard time. You can't control it at all, can you?
In this world, you would have been a hero... It's tough..."

Eva "Hehe. It's okay. I have no problem in my daily life."

Abel "I see. Well, if you don't aim for a job like us, there's no problem.
Eva can cook and clean, and I think she'll make a good wife in the future."

Adam "You can’t have Eva."

Abel "...You're here? Why are you asking me about getting her?
I won't do such a thing..."

Eva "Ha-ha-ha-ha..."

▼Eve and Adam #3, who were staying at Abel's house for a while by order of the General

Eva “Abel, do you like pa–Adam Blaze?”

Adam "...Geho." (*Adam chokes on the tea he was drinking.)

Abel “Oh? How did you know? Did you hear it from Maiya-san?”

Eva Yeah, I heard that's why you joined the military.

Abel That's right! I saw Adam's magic when I was little.」
It was really cool...!
That's why my first motivation for applying was to become a subordinate. ”

Eva “Hmm… I see. That’s nice. I… I wanted to see him too… Right Dad?”

Adam “...”(*Awkward.)

Abel "Oh!? Even you understand how good the hero Adam Blaze is...!"

Eva “Yes...!Pa...Adam is so cool!”

Abel “Huh, I see, you came from the north. Have you ever seen me before?”

Eva “Hehe, yes I have. He's a bitter old man now♪”

Adam “...”(*embarrassed)

Abel “Seriously? But, well, Adam Blaze is an ordinary person now, right?
It seems that since having a daughter, he has completely become a full-fledged person and dotes on her.
The story of the "useless young lady" is famous even in Central.
Well, I guess it's peaceful. As a fan, it's a little disappointing. ”

Eva "...That's right."

Abel “Yes, my dream was crushed when I found out that the hero I admired, Adam, was no longer with me.
I was looking forward to him coming back to Central someday. ”

Eva “I’m sorry.”

Abel “Huh? What?”

Eva "No, it's nothing! Thank you for telling me your story! Now, it's time to go to sleep!"

Abel "...? Oh, oh? Good night...?"

Adam "..."(*A face that says, “oh no'')

Abel “Oh, did I say something wrong?”

Adam “No, not anything in particular.”(*Feels sorry for Eve, and a little displeased.)

▼Abel and Eve (Adam): Time of separation

Null "Hello, Eve. It's been a while. And Adam too. I'm glad you're safe."

Eve "Ah... Um, it's been a while since I've been exposed..."

Abel “...Eh?”

Adam “…hah.(*Large sigh)
I told you not to use my real name... ” (Adam)

Null "Hahaha. You guys are the same as always. I hope you don't spoil my subordinates."

Abel "Um...um..."

Null "It's late, but the procedure has been completed.
As of now, they will be protected and transferred to Central Headquarters.
Therefore, as of today, You are relieved from your duties as Adam Blaze and Eve Blaze's bodyguard.
This special mission was very difficult, Lieutenant Abel.
Let's go, Eve. It seems like the two of you have something to talk about. ”

Eve "...Yes. Mister Abel, thank you so much for everything...!"
(*Eve smiles as hard as she can at Abel, then bows deeply and leaves the room with Null)

Abel "・・・・・・What? Really...? Mya... Mr...?"

Adam "Abel, I'm sorry for keeping you in the dark. You have taken care of us until now.
Null is right, my true name is Adam Blaze.As you already know, negotiations with Lady Lilith Maiya broke down the other day.
From now on, Central will be fighting with the Northland for the destruction of Kagaribito as a countermeasure to the apocalypse, I am sure we will meet again. I am looking forward to your work.
I'll be on my way."

Abel "・・・・・・wait ... wait Maiya...no, Adam...!
Are you saying that Eva was almost killed by her mother?"

Adam "...that's what it means."

Abel "Oh, I should apologize..! I told her my dreams were crushed because of Adam’s useless daughter..."

Adam "I'm sorry, but please don't speak to her any more. She has been blaming herself the whole time, saying that if she had been a "normal mage" at that time, she could have stopped Lilith.
She needs psychological care now."

Abel "I'm sorry, I don't even know what's going on... I'm really sorry..."

Adam "If you're talking about me, I don't care.
You are right that I love my daughter dearly and that I enjoyed peace in the north.
I will work to live up to the name of "Hero of Salvation" from now on. I look forward to working with you in the future.
See you again at Central Headquarters."

(*Adam leaves the room.)

Abel "...That's too hard, even for you..."

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