Kyou kara Ma no Tsuku Jiyuugyou!

Chapter 12

Prologue

Julia, I’m a lucky man.

When I lost you, I once hated everything about this world, blamed everything. I hated myself, I blamed myself. I took my survival as a sign of sin and guilt, panting in despair.

Never again in my life will there be something worth risking my life to protect-- I, a Mazoku cursed with longevity. But, it’s different now.

Back then, I just wanted to take away all the sin and pain from that soul of yours that went ahead of me. If there is a so-called heaven, I’m sure that’s where your heart went.

Nevertheless, if you once again graced one corner of this world, I pray that your life is a happy one. One in which you won’t ever again meet a man like me, and lose your life over it.

Julia.

I’m still living in this world.

I can’t forget about you, but, I’ve found something worth protecting again.