Might
That's right, I'll go out for awhile.

Might decided to leave the temple.

In front of the temple, Leica was preparing to go somewhere.

Leica
Yo, Might. Isn't that the face of someone who doesn't know what to do?

Might
Yeah. For the time being I'm trying to go out but... Where will I go?

Leica
Ah, just a minute. How about it, if you're not doing anything, how about coming with me? I think we'll be able to kill some time.

Might
I see... If I go with you it shouldn't be boring.

Leica
Ha, well said- Then let's stop talking. If you're coming get your stuff quickly!

The two people rode horses to the west. They ran the horses for half the day when they finally reached it, a town that seemed to have become desolate.

Furthermore in that desolate town were desolate streets... Leica gathered the horses at a shabby building at the end of the town.

Might
Leica, this is...

Leica
...An orphanage. But then should it be called a "former" orphanage now?

When they heard the sound of the hooves, the children came out from the building one at a time.

Child
-Ah, it's Leica-onii-chan after all!

Child
Everyone~! Leica-onii-chan came!

At once children surrounded Leica. From their appearance the children were poor, but Might imagined that they simply trusted Leica with all their hearts.

Leica
Good good, have you been good kids?

Leica picked up the children one by one and nestled his face against their heads.

Eventually, he called the boy that he thought was oldest, and a small bag that was lowered from the horse's saddle was taken out. It was the bag of prize money that Leica had won from entering singing competition a few days ago.

Might
(That's from the other day...)

Leica
Sorry that I'm late. Since there's so many leaks in the roof to fix, did you spend your current food money on it?

The boy who received the bag of gold that Leica gave him was surprised by the weight.

Boy
And so much... As always, Leica-san, thank you very much.

Leica
You're welcome. You protect that.

Leica answered with an embarrassed looking smile.

Boy
By the way, Leica-san, this person is...?

The boy noticed Might there.

Leica
Oh, sorry, I forgot. This guy is Might. We met by chance and now we've been traveling together.

Might
P, please to meet you, I'm Might...

Boy
Pleased to meet you, Might-san.

Might
Umm, all of you and Leica...

At Might's question the boy smiled and answered.

Boy
Leica comes around to this orphanage sometimes and helps us with money and food. To us, Leica is a friend of righteousness that we've come to depend on.

Leica
C, cut that out. Don't say such exaggerated things, it's an awkward feeling.. .

Leica shyly turned towards the day after tomorrow. Might let a muttering spill out.

Might
...This is surprising. This type of thing doesn't suit Leica at all.

Leica
H, hey...

Might
Something like this might be called *"Oni no Kakuran". Or possibly there's some secret motives...*"Oni no Kakuran" is basically saying a demon getting a heat stroke. In other words, someone who is usually never sick falls ill. Might is talking about Leica having a weak spot.

Leica
Might... I'll hit you.

Leica immediately started repairing the leaks on the roof with the children. Might offered to help too, but Leica politely declined him.

Leica
Aren't you a guest? You should drink some tea and relax.

Might heard about the orphanages situation from the boy that was the leader of this orphanage.

It was a private orphanage. But many years ago the self-sacrificing owner had a sudden death, and their helping hands were cut off, and the children were left by themselves.

At that time, it was Leica who stayed with the orphanage and offered to help.

Though the children were bewildered at first, after he always came to visit once every several months, their hearts gradually opened up and they were completely attached to him now.

Might
That's incredible... When Leica only wanted money I thought he was a greedy person, but he was keeping up such a wonderful thing...

Might
But, you said that Leica spends a certain amount of time here, but what about you...?

At Might's question the boy's face dimmed.

Might
Ah... No, it's fine if you don't answer that.

At just that time, Leica came back with the children.

Leica
We've started it, most the repairs are placed. Tomorrow we'll go to town and buy materials for the rest.

Child
Eh, then Leica-san, you're staying here tonight?

Leica
Ah, of course that's the plan... Might, is it ok?

Might
Yeah, if it's ok with everyone here, I don't mind.

Leica
Good, it's settled. Might-onii-chan will stay with us today, too! Let's all play a lot-!!

At the signal of Leica's voice, all the children gathered around Might.

As it grew dark, the children prepared for dinner. Though the menu was fairly simple, today everyone loved Leica, and his friend Might-- He thought that all the children seemed to have a different type of happy evening meal.

Might helped the children prepare in the kitchen. When he spoke about living in an orphanage when he was young, and progressing to the training school, all the children watched Might with respectful gazes.

As they were slowly able to prepare the meal, one child said they couldn't find Leica anywhere. It seemed no one had seen Leica for a little while.

Might
Well then, I'll go look for him.

At that time, the boy leader called Might to a halt. He said that perhaps Leica was in the backyard of this building. Might thanked him and left the kitchen to search for Leica.

He accomplished it, finding Leica in the backyard of the building. Some pieces of wood were crudely put together, and at a glance he knew it was a marker to a grave, and Leica was standing alone in front of it.

Leica was offering a wreath knitted with wild grasses to the grave marker, without a word.

Might
Leica, this is...

Timidly, Might called out to Leica. After a brief period of silence, Leica slowly opened his mouth.

Leica
...It's my, partner's gravesite.

Might
Partner... a bounty hunter?

Leica
Ah, how many years has it already been...

With his back turned to Might, Leica began to speak gradually.

Leica
At the time, my partner and I were young and took on dangerous work that other bounty hunters shirked, and were minor celebrities. Naturally, the rewards of such work encouraged us.

Leica
It was that sort of time. Just around here there was a request to exterminate a monster stronghold. It was 30 times bigger than a regular reward. The extraordinary is the extraordinary, and such a large job might never come again. I readily undertook the job.

Leica
But, my partner wasn't interested. There was so little information on the catch, so he couldn't set up counter-plans. But I had to have my way. I was mesmerized by that extraordinary reward.

Leica
-But, it was sweet. That demon had power far beyond anything we knew. All the monsters we had fought up to then weren't comparable.

Leica
We were at our wit's end when we met the demon's counter-attack, and were hunted down. At that time, I lost my right eye and left arm, and my partner.. .

He saw Leica grind his fist firmly.

Leica
He was great. While his stomach was being scooped out, I escaped here. As expected of my partner... Hey, Might...

Leica
...I'm alive thanks to their treament. Only I survived...

Might
...That's so...

That was all Might could say with all his power. Leica, that Leica had been carrying such a heavy burden. Something tightened in Might's heart.

Leica
Since then, when I was visiting the grave site, I heard the story that this orphanage was going to go bankrupt several times. I thought it was nosy, but even if it was just a little bit I wanted to help.

Leica
I was the guy... It was the same as killing my partner. So, even if it was hypocritical I wanted to maybe heal my crime even a little by helping these children... It's a selfish story.

Might
...

Leica
Since then, I've continued working alone as a bounty hunter. I tried to act smart, after all after my partner's death I was probably scared. At that sort of time... Might, I met you.

Leica
At first I wasn't aware of what I was doing. Only when I was traveling with you there was something interesting, traveling with you was such a light feeling. But, eventually I noticed it.

Leica
Might... You remind me of my partner when I look at you. When you hold your sword seriously, you have a mysterious charm that attracts people to you... I can see him in you...

Might
Eh...?!

Leica finally turned towards Might. His expression wasn't very visible in the twilight, but Leica's usual cheerfulness wasn't there.

Soon Leica slowly approached Might, and embraced his slender body.

Might
Ah...

Leica
I, I don't want to lose my important person again... So in our final battle with the devil, I'll protect you no matter what. I'll defend you with my life-!!

As Leica said that his arms embraced Might powerfully.

Leica
So, I want you to know how I truly feel about you. Might, you're my-

If it was as usual Might would tell him to "Stop joking" and throw him off, but that remark didn't come out now.

Instead, as he was embraced by Leica, Might noticed a peaceful feeling growing somewhere in him. If it was possible, he wanted to devote himself to him forever as it was.

But, at the same time Might's doubts rose to the surface. That was-

Do you just see me as taking your partner's place?

When you look at me do you not see your partner's face?

Might
Leica... Please don't tell me he's the only one? As I thought, am I just here to take the place of your partner...?

Might's words seemed to snap in Leica and he separated their bodies.

Leica
No... No, it's not like that. I...

Leica began speaking, and was silent again.

And, he kept looking down.

Leica
The story I told you just now, just forget it... I'm sorry.

Leica returned straight to the orphanage. Might let him pass with complex emotions as he watched his back.

Might
Leica... Please don't tell me he's the only one? Am I not a substitute for your partner, are you really thinking of me...?

Leica didn't answer. He continued to be silent.

Leica
When you say that... Are you really taking my feelings seriously?

Might
Th, that...

Might was perplexed by Leica's unforeseen answer.

Leica
...A~s I said.

Until then he changed completely, and Leica continued his usual bright tone.

Leica
Come on, then. It smells good- Food food!

Leica left him with that and walked lightly back to the orphanage. Might let him pass with complex emotions as he watched his back.

The next day. With the children Might finished repairing the orphanage, and he had a seat in the corner of the garden where Leica and he had a conversation last night, and was absorbed in his feelings alone.

Leica
When you say that... Are you really taking my feelings seriously?

Leica's words from last night crossed his mind many times.

Might wondered where Leica's real intentions were, he was tired of grappling with it. Did Leica see him, or did he see his deceased partner in Might now...

Voice
Oh, you're here.

When he looked back, Leica was there.

Leica
Are you waiting for twilight, Might?

As he said that he sat by Might. For a time the two didn't exchange any words, a nice breeze blew through gently and gave a nice feeling.

Leica
Perhaps, when you returned to the temple you'll have to chase after various preparations, and slowly your time will be taken for sure.

Might
Ah, that's true...

Leica
I guess this next battle with be the final fight. Honestly, I'm not confident we'll ever return...

Might
D, don't say something like that, Leica...

Leica
-So, I want to make it clear now. I want to know your true feelings...

Might
Eh? Th, that...

Leica abruptly asking Might confused him.

Leica
How is it, do you like me? Do you hate me?

Might
Sa, saying something so suddenly... First, you haven't answered my question accurately.

Leica let out a deep sigh and,

Leica
A-ah, you're such a mixed up guy already. If that was the case-

As soon as he said that, Might was thrown down.

Might
Ah?!

Leica
This is my answer. Any complaints-?

As he said that he dexterously and smoothly removed Might's red scarf. When he bound his wrists and took away his freedom, he tied him to a nearby tree.

Might
Wh, what are you doing, Leica! Won't that hurt?!

Leica
After this is the answer to your question. Be obedient-

As he said that Leica rolled up Might's tunic, exposing the white chest of a young boy.

Leica's hand slid over his chest, and the upper half of Might's body arched in response.

Might
Ah, ha-?!

Leica forcibly snatched Might's lips and kept them. When their lips were pressed against each other, he opened Might's mouth with his tongue, and he licked him slowly with it.

He'd never experienced having another person's tongue creeping in his mouth, and Might's body resisted rigorously, but Leica didn't stop kissing.

Might
Nn, nn, nnn-?!

Might's breathing gradually began to grow rough as he couldn't breath through his mouth. Seeing his reaction, Leica reluctantly separated their lips.

Might
Haah, haah, haa... Th, that's unfair. I can't move, like this-

Leica
My bad- This is the way I do things.

He said that, and then he engraved voluptuous kisses from his ear to the nape of his neck.

Might
Ah, ah, aah...

Seeming to react to Leica as he kissed him one by one, eager staccato breaths leaked from Might's mouth.

Leica
Huhu... You seem to be resisting, but it looks like your body is reacts sensitively.

Leica's caresses moved further down his body. He moved from his chest to near his hips, and he lowered Might's troublesome pants and shoes.

Leica
You have an especially honest reaction here...

Might
-Hyah?!

Leica spreads the now naked Might's legs near his crotch with his hands. It was already firmer that normal.

Leica
Look at this. You felt firm too.

Might
Th, that... I'm embarrassed... please stop...

Leica
No, I'm not going to stop. Isn't it better this way?

Leica forcibly grabbed Might tightly and pulled him up and down.

Might
Kah... haaah-?!

Leica
Have you masturbated yourself? How is it, to have someone else's hand do it-?

Might
N, no, those kind of... feelings... akuu!

Might's eyes shut tightly, he grit his teeth and bore the pleasure that was rising between his legs.

Leica seemed to have a sadistic heart that was stimulated like that, and Leica stopped stroking him with his hand, and he lifted Might's legs over his shoulders.

Might
Ah?!

In this posture Might's bud was suddenly right in front of Leica's face. It might be one of the situations that was most embarrassing for an adult man. As Leica took a hard look at his hole, Might reddened.

Might
Wha, what are you doing...

Leica stretched his tongue to his bud, and diligently began licking it's surroundings.

Might
Eh... Ah, hah, ahn-?!

Not only was his hole inspected, but he let out a shrill scream like a virgin in shame when he was licked there.

Leica finished licking the surroundings, and he began to lick closer to the central part skillfully now with the tip of his tongue.

Might
S, sto, stop... that spot...

Might shook his body left and right trying to escape from the silliness but Leica was firmly embracing him so he couldn't escape.

On the contrary, whenever Leica's tongue crawled over him his body went into convulsions as if he'd received an electric shock.

Leica
It might be painful if you don't relax? Have a little more patience...

At Leica's words Might stopped moving.

Leica
Now, will it be good for eating soon...

Leica threw off his clothes and became nude. Between his groin Might saw the shape of a sturdy hard-on much larger than his own.

Leica stood before Might again,

Leica
Before I love you after this, I want to confirm it. Might- I only want to see you. Will you accept me...?

Might answered that while he was still panting with a small nod.

Might
I'm glad, Leica... That you only see me... I want you to engrave into me...

Leica nodded silently, and after he untied Might he inserted his hard-on slowly into Might's hole.

Might
Yah... Ah!

Leica
...Kuu!!

Leica twisted his hard-on forcibly into his tight organ.

Might
Ah, aah, ahaah... aah?!

At the feeling of a foreign object inserting into his body Might became pure white.

Leica
Ku, u... It's as tight as I thought...!!

Even though it was so good, Leica began moving his hips slowly back and forth. Something rubbed against Might's stomach, and he heated up each time.

Might
Ah, aah, Leica, Leica-!!

Leica
Might... Might...!!

As they climbed higher they called out each other's names.

Leica
Might, is it good-?!

Might's mouth flapped open several times but didn't form any words, and he nodded his head many times.

Leica
-Might!!

Might
Aaah... Nyaaaaaaah-!!

-The two reached the end at the same time.

Leica
Hah, ah... Might... I will absolutely, absolutely never let you die...

While panting, Leica held Might close.

Might
...I, I-- I want to say that I already died here...

Might struck back with a joke and

Leica
Oh, was the feeling of dying good? Then, we'll have to have a second round immediately-.

Might
Ah, idiot, stop that. Two in a row like that...

Leica
Damn, you're young so stop complaining!

The two joked with each other playfully. Now that their feelings were confirmed for each other, the two didn't have bad feelings.

Might stood stock still dumbfounded as the devil's castle collapsed around him.

And his ears heard something-

Voice
--Might, Might--! Damnit, where are you Might!!

It was Leica's voice.

Leica found Might's figure, and ran to where he was through the rubble.

Leica
Might... You were safe...!?

But Might didn't react to Leica's calls. His eyes had no life in them as if his soul had died before.

Leica
Might! What's wrong, pull yourself together, Might!!

Leica shook him, and finally Might noticed his existence.

Might
Leica...?

Leica
It's already collapsed here. Let's get out of here quick-!!

However, Might had a haggard expression on his face and didn't move. And he shook his head largely.

Might
No... I... already...

Leica
Idiot! Do you want to die?!

Might
I, killed Adonis... With my own hands I sealed off the devil by... Adonis...

Leica
Might... You...

Might bit his lip as he regret and self-condemnation rose from the bottom of his heart. The castle collapsed more and more quickly, it was just a matter of time before the place was buried in rubble.

Leica
Might... We might carry the burden of the same crime. But, if you die now in this place that fact won't disappear, Might.

Leica
Then there's only one road we should take... Live on for the ones who are dead now, which isn't easy to say. Even so, we should still live...

Might
Leica...

Leica
Everyone is waiting for you to come back. Come... Let's go-!!

Might nodded silently. The life came back to his eyes.

And, the devil's castle kept collapsing without trace. He faced the battle to its end.

...A while later. They returned alive from the castle to the Varoja temple. Kurt immediately collected everyone in the altar room to communicate with Ragsiel.

Soon a pillar of light rose from the altar, and Ragsiel's figure appeared. His usual appearance of being talkative changed, and he was full of the divineness of the gods.

Ragsiel
Might... You endured the test, well fought.

Might
Yes... Because you lent me your powers.

Even with the direct words of appreciation from the god, Might's expression didn't brighten.

Ragsiel
About Adonis... I'm sorry. It was already too late for me to be able to separate the devil and Adonis...

Might
No... I was prepared...

Ragsiel
But, I thought it was too pitiful to separate you and Adonis for all eternity. ..

Leica
Hey hey hey, it can't be that-?

Ragsiel
Naturally it's prohibited, but... I'll make an exception for your friendship, and take custody of Adonis' soul in Heaven.

Might
Th, that...

Ragsiel
His body was ruined, but hereafter Adonis will be by your side in spirit...

As he said that Ragsiel held up both arms, and Adonis' form appeared wrapped in light.

Might
Adonis-!!

When Ragsiel held up his hands to Adonis' face, his firmly shut eyes slowly opened.

Adonis
-Might...?

Might
Ah, Adonis-!!

Might ran up to the altar to hug Adonis tightly. But, Might's arms went through Adonis' body, and cut through the empty air.

Ragsiel
As I said. Adonis is now a spiritual being that exists in Heaven. Regrettably he can't be touched by a human body.

On the other hand, Adonis who didn't understand the situation stared in blank surprise.

Adonis
Why, why is Might here... But, I'm certain Might's sword...

Might
...That isn't important, it's ok. I'm here. I'm with Adonis again...

Adonis stared at Ragsiel's face by his side.

Adonis
Ragsiel-sama...

On purpose Ragsiel removed his glance and coughed.

Might
Adonis, even if I can't touch you, you're here... That's enough for me...

Adonis
Yeah. It's the same for me. I'll always be with you... Hyah?!

Adonis screamed suddenly.

Might
Adonis...?

Adonis' face was red, and his body twisted.

Adonis
W, wait, you can't...

Might
W, what's wrong, Adonis?

Adonis' voice was unbearable.

Adonis
Ragsiel-sama, please stop touching me there...!

When he looked, as Ragsiel stood by Adonis his hand was rubbing Adonis' buttocks. Adonis frantically resisted, but Ragsiel paid him no mind and continued touching him.

Everyone below Might was dumbfounded by the god's childlike teasing.

Lorence
I see, if Ragsiel-dono is a spiritual being, and Adonis is too then he can touch him...

Leica
-Damn. Did he really take him into Heaven so that he could have him?

Everyone nodded strongly at Leica's words.

Ragsiel
Y, you guys... Have you forgotten that I'm a god?

Kurt amazingly shrugged his shoulders,

Kurt
Ragsiel-sama, that's too much for a joke. Adonis-san is an important person to Might-san, so don't do anything strange to him.

As he said that, Ragsiel smiled complacently

Ragsiel
Hmm. Maybe you're jealous of Adonis, Kuu-chan?

and counterattacked.

Kurt
Wh, why should I be jealous...?!

Kurt became red and muddled as he denied it.

Before long, the companions who had gathered around Might began parting from the temple, separating one at a time waling down their respective paths.

Kurt stayed at the temple, saying he would carry out his modest duties as a priest.

Lorence returned to the royal palace, to return to his professional duties as the leader of the Knights of the Court.

Pam wanted to find the roots of his birth, and he found help to start a journey to find his own race.

Everyone asked if Might was going to go with them, but Might politely declined, slowly deciding what to make of his future.

At mid-afternoon of that day, Might was in the temple courtyard lost in his thoughts. It wouldn't be bad to stay here where he could communicate with Adonis in the heavens. ...But, he was thinking of something different.

Might
(What I really want to do is...)

Voice
-Might!

Suddenly Leica's voice called out to him.

Might
Leica...

Leica
You're being absent-minded. Hurry and get ready to head out!

Might
H, head out...

Leica
Didn't we decide on this? That the two of us would be bounty hunters after this?

Might was surprised at Leica's sudden words.

Might
Wha... Who decided that and when.

Leica
I decided. Just a bit ago. You don't have a choice.

Leica said that with a hearty laugh. Might was shocked and shrugged his shoulders.

Might
Ah, umm...

Leica got the better of Might with those words, and he forcibly pulled Might towards him,

Leica
Or... You don't agree with going with me?

And, he whispered close to his ear.

Might
It's, it's not like... that.

Might's face flushed red while he answered.

Leica
Greeat, it's decided it's decided!! Leica & Might setting off on a magnificent trip-!!

-After that.

While Might slept at the orphanage he started a bounty hunting career with Leica. Might spent every day completely seeing him off, while attending to the children today.

Might
-So in short. I just have to corner the monsters into this valley?

Leica
As I said. I'll leave it to you, partner-!!

The two were going over this and that as they considered methods of exterminating the monsters to take the reward money over the spread out map. At their side the children innocently played. Such a scene had become normal every day.

Leica found a nostalgic place name on the map.

Leica
Hey, Might. This town, I'm sure that's where I was in the singing tournament. ..

Might
Ah, it is! That was about a year ago when that happened. So fast...

Leica
Aren't they holding it again this year? --That's right, on our way here, let's stop in and visit for awhile. Only, this year I'll aim for the championship- !!

Might
If, if we're able to when our work is finished...

Leica
No, I have to make up for the loss of last time... Might, this time we should both appear on stage! A duet, duet!

Might
Huh? I can't sing any songs. And that's not even mentioning your skill...

Leica "Haah"ed, purposely making a grandiose sigh,

Leica
He~y everyone, did you hear that? I thought that I go through great pains to earn money to feed everyone, but Might-onii-chan says he won't cooperate. How cruel~

Might
He, hey, can't you wait for a second!

Though Might tried not to panic all the children were supporters of Leica. Instantly they were unanimously booing.

Might
...Ah, already! I get it. I'll sing. Is it ok if I sing?!

The children were overjoyed. They clamored as if they'd already brought back the reward money from the championship.

Leica
Hnn. You're good and obedient... So, Might-kun, this is your reward-!!

No sooner than he had said that, Leica drew Might to him and snatched a kiss.

Might
-?!

Child
Aah, Leica-onii-chan kissed Might-onii-chan!

Child
It's a marriage, it's a marriage~!!

Child
Marriage! Marriage! Marriage!

The children called for a marriage. Might had a embarrassed and worried expression, while Leica laughed satisfactorily in the middle

Though the orphanage was poor, it was wrapped in warm smiles...

The End