289 Alencica

"That's what the real curse is all about…"

Silence hung between Kazehaya Gin and Yayoi as the latter waited for the Head Housekeeper to absorb his words. He didn't have to wait long, however, as her horrified gasp was enough indication that she did.

"But that's…"

She couldn't continue her words as saying it seemed like a curse to her. It was horrible. She couldn't imagine any parent could go through with that experience. But…

"Perun… did?"

Gin nodded as the image of his grief-stricken brother came to his mind. "He did – and he continued to undergo the same horrible experience each time Alencica has reincarnated and died. This was the reason why when Kresnik's attempt to save her failed over and over again, he decided to descend as a Returner to Ancestry even if it's a very risky thing to do."