Kamisama wo Shinjiru?

Kind, Wise, and a Idiot ♔

CHAPTER 23

Death...the one thing that humans fear, but what does 'death' mean?

Some say that death is when you take your last breath. Others say that when you give up on reality. Another says that its when you have nothing left.

The Angels say that death means eternal peace.

The Devil says that death is just nothing but a mixture of fear.

Giotto was no exception, he was one that came out 'alive' after facing 'death'. For the bullet that strikes him did the work. There was pain, his lungs were struggling to breathe, struggling to live as his friends held him close.

It was scary- No. more than that.
Even if this is planned, It was beyond horrifying. To know you'll have to die for the sake of the future. Even if the blonde didn't mind, the mere thought of it was scary enough.

As he took his last breath, closing his eyes with a smile. Only to open them to see himself in a different place.

What? He was bleeding to death, he was sure that his heart stopped.
So...how did he get here?

"Welcome, Sawada 'Giotto' Ieyasu"

Someone said, he looked around. He was in a room much like a ballroom but smaller. A throne? He started at the empty throne in front of him. There were steps towards the throne and red curtain between it. The room was dark with candles to light up the darkness.

"Who's There!?"

He yelled, he tried to activate his flames to protect himself. But for some reason, he can't. The boss looked around franticly, there's nothing he could use to protect himself against this mysterious person. Only his intuition can help now.

The shadow formed a figure behind the curtains, as the figure made its appearance by moving the curtain with his hand. His red hair tied in a proper manner as he slowly and cautiously approached Giotto.

"..I'm the Lord's assistant, Harada Sanosuke"

The man said, his spear held back to not alarm the Boss. "..Harada-San..?" The boss muttered, he felt no ill intention from the man. "Where is this place?" Giotto asked, looking around the room. The room felt unnerving to him, the sense of danger was lurking around. A place where darkness roams free

"...This 'place' once belonged to the Lord of the Underworld" Harada said, looking at the room. "U-U-Underworld!? Am I Going To Hell!?" Giotto screamed, crying at his memory. What did he ever do wrong?

Wasn't getting tortured by Reborn enough!? If anyone, it should be that spawn of satan that should return 'home'. "No, you are here because of your role." Harada spoke as he stared at the throne.

Role?

"Once there were Three Brothers, those three Ruled After's Garden. One was Kind, second was Wise, the third was an idiot" Harada said, making Giotto start at him, "...What's that got to do with me....what's After's Garden? A Garden of Maze or something? And the idiot...who calls a ruler an idiot?" Giotto muttered as Harada continued.

"Everything was perfect, until war happened between the brothers"

"...."

"The Second wanted more, and in doing so. Broke his word. The War lasted for 50years, and ended in the victory of the two brothers. Even if it was a victory, the loses were far too great because-"

"The two lost the brother they cared for..." Giotto muttered, his words made Harada nod sadly. "Hold up a moment!... What's with the sudden depressing story!?" Giotto asked, he was suddenly told a story that has nothing to do with him, and he never knew this place called After's Guardian!

This Red-Haired dude must be doing something!