[Silver Ash] - Become The Strongest In Another World
CHAPTER 227: Cryll's Decision (1)

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"Think of all his choices. Do what you think you deserve. But, if I may give you some advice, I want you to take the step you least want."

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Suburban area of Eisen.

In an area that is not too crowded, there is a stilt house made of a mixture of stone and wood.

Compared to other houses, it is clear that the house has a different architectural style.

The house was built on private land, measuring about 50 square meters, while the surrounding environment was also included in the elite area with a high quality of life.

However, if you have to look for other differences between this house and other houses, then everyone can think of the same answer.

It was his gloomy aura.

The house has a garden. Although it looked green, everyone could still feel the obvious strangeness of the garden.

Perhaps due to the gloomy aura that was too domineering, only a few people dared to pass in front of this house. Even the guards who would carry out regular inspections every week also felt somewhat disinclined to come.

His reason? Its clear.

In the living room of the house, a man about 16 or 17 years old was sitting on a chair, looking pensive as if he was thinking about something very seriously.

Her hair was blonde, and her green eyes had a blue light that grew brighter as she grew.

She is Cryll, who is thinking of something for her life.

It's been almost three weeks since Noelle disappeared, and almost everyone thinks she's dead.

However, Cryll has a belief in him. She was so sure, that Noelle was still alive out there.

(I really don't want to think about this, but .. )

From the start, Cryll has felt a lot of incongruity in Noelle's 'death' case.

She doesn't know where the peculiarity came from, but something inside her says that Noelle is not dead. He's still alive out there.

During these three weeks, Cryll has been faced with many complicated problems, and he has only been able to solve half of them.

It was unavoidable, as most of the problems he faced were something that Noelle was very concerned with.

The house she was in now, was the one Noelle had left behind. In one of her rooms, Olivia was locked up, and had not been out for nearly three whole weeks.

Cryll lives somewhere else, but he will visit this house at least once every two days to make sure everyone's condition.

Chloe still lives here with Brackas, while Stella will occasionally stay over to accompany Chloe.

For Levina, at first she fell into a long sleeping state. After coming out of that dungeon, he had yet to wake up. She's only woken up after two weeks since Noelle disappeared. The reason for this is unknown, but Cryll and Chloe have allegations that the condition is linked to Noelle.

Norman Group? They had received orders to immediately return to the capital. Although they heavily did so, they could not do anything in the presence of the power of authority.

All this time, no one's ever seen Olivia. Cryll and Stella never even saw a strand of her hair come out of the room.

The only ones who could visit Olivia were Chloe, Levina, and Brackas who could use some kind of teleportation ability, whereas for Cryll and Stella could only wait patiently.

" ……… "

Cryll had been thinking for a long time, but in the end he was unable to find a single answer to all his questions.

There are too many puzzle pieces that disappear, making the problem solving incomplete.

(I can't believe that fool is really dead. He must be alive somewhere.)

Cryll lowered his head, looking at his own feet.

(Am I ... Really sure? )

Cryll was initially very confident in his own judgment. However, seeing how Olivia had not even shown any signs of life anymore, she realized that she might be overconfident.

Of course, she knew that Olivia knew Noelle more than anyone in her life, which is why Cryll believed enough in Olivia's judgment.

If Olivia even believes Noelle is dead, how could Cryll still believe Noelle is alive? Is it just an empty belief?

( .. No.)

He strongly shook his head. Her slightly elongated blonde hair had lately swayed, and her eyes had become slightly closed.

He began to remember everything he had experienced during these three weeks.

First, after successfully exiting the dungeon, Cryll and Norman replace Noelle and lead everyone to return to the Eisen mainland.

Upon arriving, they immediately made a report to the Earl. They told everything that happened, with a slight cover over the information they had secretly collected in private.

The Earl did not react. He just frowned and remained silent for a very long time. In the end, they did not say anything more and immediately walked out of his room.

Afterwards, Chloe immediately took Olivia away with the help of Brackas, while everyone in the Norman group had to return to the capital due to orders from His Majesty the King.

Right after that, Cryll started not being able to sleep quietly.

Every time he woke up from his sleep, he always felt he had dreamed of something very important. However, he could not remember it clearly.

The only clue he had about the dream, was the voice of the girl who spoke to him. The girl seemed to be giving Cryll instructions.

(It's a pity I can't remember. This would be a good guide . )

With the dream coming to life, Cryll is convinced that he is connected to Noelle. After all, it was only since Noelle's departure that the intervals of occurrence of her strange dreams became more and more frequent.

Actually, Cryll made a decision. However, he still had doubts about the decision.

Was it because this decision he was going to take was something he made half-heartedly? Maybe that's the reason. But, on the other hand, Cryll believes that's not the only reason behind his disbelief.

There are other things that work to shape his beliefs, but Cryll is not sure what they are.

In the end, he still kept this decision, without being able to whisper it to anyone.

" … Stupid. It's all your fault I've got so many thoughts like this … "

Cryll got up from his chair and sighed. He stretched his body for a moment, then stared at Olivia's bedroom door.

The door was still covered in thick ice, and it also did not melt even after a lot of time had passed.

" … I believe that you're not the one who would let her grieve like that, Noelle."

Cryll smiled sadly, and he turned around, slowly walking away from the house.

Due to his doubts, Cryll decided to wait a little longer.

However, still he could not stall for too long.

Olivia is a girl, or rather a woman who is very obsessed with Noelle. She hung her whole life on Noelle, and all her hopes were on Noelle as well.

That was why, when such an important figure for him had to be pulled away from him forcibly like that, it would make his mentality shaken.

According to Chloe's report, Cryll and Stella find out that Olivia has repeatedly tried to kill herself. However, as a vampire, he was endowed with immortality.

Thinking about it for a moment, Cryll finally smiled wryly.

"What Noelle said back then was indeed true."

"Eternity is a blessing to the one who rejects death, but it is also a curse to the one who suffers in his life."

That was what Noelle said at the time when Cryll revealed his sense of irritation to Noelle. Now, after Cryll thought about it again, he began to understand the meaning.

"Is there anything I can do for him? "

Cryll let out a sigh of resignation and began to close his eyes.

As he did that, a girl's voice could faintly be heard from somewhere he didn't know. The voice seemed to want to tell him something, but no matter how he tried, Cryll was unable to hear it.

"Do I... Do I really have to do that? "

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The next day, Cryll comes back and intends to see the state of Stella.

Stella had been staying there for three days, and Cryll started to worry about her condition.

She understands that Stella is really worried about Olivia, but it's not good that she keeps pushing herself.

It was a bright morning, yet Cryll's mind was a little gloomy.

Last night, as he fell asleep, he returned to dreaming. However, what distinguishes this dream from other dreams that he used to experience, is that he can remember it quite clearly.

Cryll remembers a flower garden with a large tree in the middle. That's where he stood. Countless red and white flower petals started flying and formed a figure.

However, Cryll could not remember it. That figure, only became a blurry image the moment he woke up. Even the voice of that figure did not succeed in remembering. As if, something was preventing him from recognizing the figure.

To be sure, Cryll remembered one sentence that the figure said.

"The best decisions sometimes come from bad decisions, yes … "

It was a simple sentence that he managed to remember. Other than that, there is no more.

Now, Cryll is really confused because he is faced with two decisions.

The choice of the first decision he thought was the best, but the words he remembered it made him re-consider the second option, which was obviously worse.

" ……… "

Without Cryll realizing it, he had reached the house that Olivia and the others occupied. Cryll paused and stared at the house for a moment, before finally lowering his head in frustration.

"So there is no other option, yes … "

To really make a decision, Cryll has to strengthen himself. It was a choice that would change his life. One pick only once, then surely he will not be able to repeat.

Cryll needs time to prepare himself.

But, the time for that is over. Cryll has come to its resolution.

He raised his face again, and walked into the house. When he reached the living room, he immediately found Stella sitting down while looking at a book.

"What books are you reading? " ask Cryll.

"I don't know. It was written in a language I did not know. I found it in one of Noelle's bookcases."

"Hmm? "

Hearing that made Cryll curious. He immediately approached, and looked at the sheet of books that Stella was looking at.

The content of the book, was a line of sentences written in a language he did not understand.

The letters were similar to those he was familiar with, but the arrangement in the formation of a single word was very foreign to him. Moreover, there were some additional symbols that he was completely unfamiliar with.

(What language is this? )

No matter how deep Cryll digs into his memory, he cannot find a suitable language.

So far, Cryll has learned about four languages. Although not up to the advanced stage, he could at least still recognize one or two corresponding vocabulary from the language.

Even so, this sentence he found, was not included in the language he understood.

While Cryll was thinking, the sound of slightly heavy footsteps appeared. Words with a smooth yet cold voice then appeared following.

"The title reads 'Entscheidung', which means 'decision'. As for the part you pointed to, it was a 'schade', which means 'regret'."

The voice came from the figure of the girl whom they had not seen for a long time. It was Olivia, with her appearance looking different than they remembered.

His face had no expression whatsoever, much emptier than they remembered, whereas his eyes looked completely lifeless.

His silver hair also became longer, barely even touching the floor. In addition, the color also looks whiter than the original color.

Her immortality as a vampire allows her to survive without the need for nutrients from food. He would be a little tired and feel sick, but it would all recover after drinking a little blood.

Maybe that's why Olivia's performance wasn't as bad as Cryll and Stella thought.

Cryll and Stella didn't say anything. Their shock left them not knowing what to react to.

Olivia suddenly came out, this was a shocking thing. It had been almost three whole weeks, and he had not even taken a strand of his hair out of that door. But now, he had suddenly appeared, without any notice.

Obviously, both would be surprised.

Just a few seconds later, Chloe and Levina appear. They were also shocked when they saw Olivia, but did not overreact. Instead, they calmly walked up to Olivia, asking about her circumstances.

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Time passed, and the situation became calmer.

It had been about an hour since Olivia came out of her room, and now she was sitting on the sofa, feeling the astonished look from Stella.

"What made you suddenly leave the room? "

Olivia did not reply, but turned her head and stared blankly at Cryll who was leaning against the wall.

" … What? "

"That dream. You got it, didn't you…? "

A second after Olivia finished her question, Cryll was instantly flooded with surprises.

Of course he understood what Olivia meant. It's just that he didn't expect that Olivia would find out.

" … How do you know? "

"Because I got it too. This is no coincidence. Noelle also experiences this often."

" ……… "

Cryll paused for a moment, not knowing what to answer. Now, after she thought about it again, she remembered that Noelle had complained several times about the dream she had.

It was a dream that he could not remember, just as Cryll had always experienced.

Knowing that it wasn't a coincidence, Crylle became a little relieved. He became relieved to realize that the dream did not appear by itself, but because of foreign influences.

The problem is, what influence makes the dream appear? Cryll's understanding of this dream domain is somewhat lacking. The only extraordinary experience he had ever experienced and related to the dream domain, was the moment he entered into the collective dream realm.

" … Do you remember the contents of that dream? "

Cryll tries to ask, but Olivia says nothing but to give the head bobble.

Olivia doesn't remember anything. Does he not know any information? Then, how could Cryll remember one sentence from the figure that emerged from his dream?

(No, more importantly .. )

"Why did the dream come to us … "

If it was just Noelle and Olivia, then Cryll would understand. After all, the two people had a connection that was difficult to separate.

What does this have to do with Cryll? He doesn't know anything.

Instead, the appearance of this dream only makes it more difficult in making his decision.

On the other hand, Stella and Chloe simply did not understand what they were talking about. The speed of their minds could not match the conversation between Cryll and Olivia.

However, just as one of them wanted to ask, Cryll had made his decision.

"I. .. Plan to go."

" … gone? "

The first to react was Stella, while the others were a little late.

"Yes. I'm sure Noelle is alive. That's why, I want to go look for her."

Sounds like a half-baked stupid decision. Everyone naturally thinks so.

Stella thought this was crazy, but she couldn't argue back when she received Cryll's gaze.

He made his decision. Cryll actually made a decision that he himself thought was impossible.

"The best decisions sometimes come from the worst choices, yes … "

He muttered in a voice that almost no one could hear.

No one can ban Cryll. After all, they all also had the belief that Noelle was not really dead.

Stella doesn't really understand, but she assumes that the immortality Noelle has is enough to save her from a major disaster.

Basically they all have the same belief in one thing, but the reason behind it is something different.

Olivia believes that Noelle is alive, it's because she trusts him so much. He was just confused, what caused Noelle to stay away from him.

Although she always brought herself closer to Noelle, in the end Noelle always felt distant.

Did Noelle deliberately stay away from him? Wh why? Is he interfering? That was Olivia's mind all along.

As for Chloe and Levina, they couldn't find the reason, but they were sure that Noelle wouldn't really abandon them.

"Is that so? Then you can leave now."

Olivia said quickly, not covering up her confusion.

Here, Stella felt a clear strangeness. If it had to do with Noelle, Olivia should have gotten even more excited. But, the one before him was a figure that looked unconfident.

Olivia seemed to understand what Stella was thinking, so she just lowered her head and replied, "Even if I look for Noelle, will Noelle come back? Noelle is avoiding me, so it would be best if I didn't bother her."

(No, that's wrong.)

Stella was unable to express what she was thinking. To him, what Olivia said was more like a lie.

Olivia wouldn't say something like that. She was not a girl who would resign just because one bad thing happened to her. Stella was very sure of that.

But on the other hand, he misunderstood. Olivia said that, because she already didn't know what else she should do.

There was a time when they had all not returned to Eisen. It was the moment where they were all still on the ghost ship, sailing towards the place where it was located. At that moment, Stella was walking around, but she accidentally heard Anzu muttering alone.

"Making it too dependent on you is not good, you know, Noelle."

Now Stella fully understood what Anzu meant.

True, as far as his observations had been concerned, Stella had discovered one fact that was hard to refute.

Noelle and Olivia are interdependent with each other. They were already at a stage where if one of them disappeared, then the other one would be in a very bad situation.

It is this interdependence that is the double-edged sword for each of them.

Olivia raised her face slightly, then continued, "But, if you intend to go and look for Noelle .. I'll give you a little help."

His voice trembled, but he tried so that no mistake was said.

Olivia had a premonition about the reason Noelle left her, but she did not dare to think about it at all. Would Noelle be upset if she helped her search? Can he interfere? The question repeatedly popped up and made Olivia worried.

Both of his hands clenched, and his eyes became slightly more lively. However, it trembled as if trying to hold something back from coming out.

(I don't think I can see this.)

Cryll quickly closed his eyes, and kept his ears from hearing anything.

This he did because he respected both Noelle and Olivia. He did not want to see the sad expressions of the two people.

Soon, Olivia finally calmed down. He raised one hand, then concentrated his strength into a vortex.

The vortex of power that was a spatial element magic then subsided, and was replaced with an object that was similar to a protective arm. Olivia then handed it to Cryll.

"This magic tool has a spatial element type, and you can use your own spatial warehouse with it."

Without any further explanation, Olivia's figure disappeared. Then, Chloe who had been silent since then began to walk closer to Cryll.

The shadow under his feet began to move, and it lifted as if enveloping Cryll's body. Soon, the shadow solidified, and became a pitch-black robe that covered Cryll's body.

"Please find Mr."

His figure with Levina then sank into his own shadow.

That way, the only ones left there are Cryll and Stella.

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