PATH OF THE STAR HUNTER

76 Chapter 76 There is more to life than the quest for power.

(Desmond POV)

For some reason while having breakfast with Claire and Kyuru, I remembered the description that I put on the note to be delivered to the military, I couldn’t help but laugh a bit as I imagined the expression on their faces when they saw the most famous terrorist in recent history in the drawing; A well-known Esper with telekinetic powers made a comeback by attacking the military headquarters to humiliate you for leaving him for dead. Thinking of how the military would break their heads turning the matter over, Desmond rejoiced in his misery, the poor did not know that Desmond had framed a dead man taking advantage of what he knew about him and the fact that his body was never found.

That being the final seal on his elaborate plan to keep his identity protected, Desmond was quite proud of the countermeasures he had come up with on the spur of the moment when the whole Paulina thing turned out to be more intimate and personal than he had planned. . . . In fact, he hadn’t planned much of what happened at night, he wasn’t omniscient after all, but he was good at improvising on the fly and had time to work out countermeasures while making Paulina’s breakfast before leaving.

Putting everything that had happened the night before into oblivion, Desmond now found himself being watched by Claire who was waiting for answers regarding the way he suddenly became so strong and the origin of my weapons.

Letting Claire fiddle with my bow again, I told her everything about what had happened to me including the existence of the notebook and about the association, somehow telling Claire about the existence of the multiverse seemed easier than when I told her about myself. past; I guess it’s all about perspectives.

′′ So you got this bow like this. ′′ Claire expressed as she touched the decorations I made on her bow thinking of her.

′′ Yes, things just happened like that. ′′

What else could she say? He didn’t expect Claire to focus on that particular detail so he didn’t have an answer to her unexpected question.

′′ It happened like this because you thought of me, my simple presence in your mind resulted in a blessing in disguise, that is the power of love for you. ′′ Claire said extremely proud of herself and our relationship.

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There was not much to say about it, at the end of the day the girl was right and for a maiden in love like her this kind of romantic thing fill her with joy.

it is dangerous? Claire asked seriously.

Caught off guard by her sudden change in mood, I could only squeeze a “Yes” out of my lips.

′′ Are you doing it for me? She ′′ she asked her again even more seriously than before.

′′ Yes, at least in part. I do it for us, this world has never been safe, so it doesn’t change anything if I risk my life here or in another world; With the exception that I can obtain resources or find ways to become stronger if I do missions for the association. There is a bigger world out there and when I have the necessary power I will be able to show it to you, we can enjoy it together. ′′

I thought my answer was true to my feelings and that Claire would be happy with it, but I was wrong when immediately following this statement came a response from the now upset Claire.

′′ Always talking about the future, to stay safe, to do things for our good; but what about yours. ′′

′′ EH? ′′ An expression of utter bewilderment is all I could get out of her outburst.

′′ When you will do something for you, just for your good, just because you enjoy it, you look for power so that we have a better future together, but what about now; What if one day you don’t come back, Desmond. Where will that future be that you worked so hard for? ′′

′′ Claire does not plan to die soon, we still have a whole life ahead of us. ′′

′′ Not everything always goes as planned Desmond. . . Desmond I love you, I have loved you for a long time and now that you accepted my feelings I could not be happier. . . But what about you, you have done so much for me, sacrificed so much, you have tried so hard; your whole life has always revolved around me. Now you tell me that you are going to go around visiting dangerous places, doing dangerous things, and fighting dangerous beings for me? But what have I done for you? More importantly, what have you done for yourself? ′′

′′ Claire I′′

′′ Don’t say anything Desmond, I just want you to promise me one thing. ′′

′′ You know I would promise you anything, Claire. ′′

′′ This new opportunity you have, use it for more than just to gain power, there is more to this life than to survive, you have literally a whole universe and more to explore, so do it, have fun, enjoy, LIVE. Save a princess from the dragon tower, play the villain doing mischief wherever you go, steal a crown just for fun, fight in a bar after a few drinks of good wine, surf in the most beautiful seas and enjoy the delights that there in every place you go. . . Hell even enjoy his women, but live for yourself too Desmond, stop living just for me; You kept your promise to your father and you will continue to keep it I’m sure, but there is more to life than that promise. Claire was barely breathless when she finished speaking, but she didn’t seem to notice as she firmly waited for my answer.

She had grown so much, not only physically but also mentally, I never thought that she would have that promise of five years ago so present, but as much as I wanted to contradict her now I knew that she was right, my whole life had always revolved around her and Although that could be another girl’s dream, it was not Claire’s dream, no, she was not that selfish, she wanted more than just her own happiness and she was worried that I would end up dying without even trying to find my own happiness.

′′ Well, it’s your victory, but then don’t complain if I end up bringing a girl home. ′′ I said playfully to lighten the mood.

′′ Hum, I’ll see if they are worthy of being loved by my brother ′′ But it was another kind of answer that I got back.