Chapter 77: "Homu Paradise"
Homu Paradise...
A giant amusement park located in the northern suburbs of Nagazora city, and has an area of about 8 square kilometers covering almost all popular modern amusement projects.
Homu Paradise also has many animated products from merchandise, figures, statues, models, etc. which have close ties with AE animation and other popular animation companies around the world.
And....
...How did Thea know all these things?
Don't ask, she was currently focusing on reading the guide in the pamphlet this time very seriously.
Her purple eyes had almost turned red.
"Big sister, hurry up and walk! Otherwise we will be left behind!" Kiana screamed in worry.
Thea could only sigh very tiredly.
"Kiana, we're all going to die."
"....Why are you suddenly pessimistic?"
"....You won't understand... Because here is Homu Paradise..."
Kiana scratched her head: "You're right, I really don't understand what you're talking about. Then, can we go now?"
Thea shrugged her shoulders resignedly: "Do as you want, we all will die in the end anyway. Humans are born from nothingness, and will also end up becoming nothingness..."
Kiana: "...?"
Realizing that his big sister is starting to get weird again. Kiana shrugged her shoulders not caring, and she immediately dragged Thea out of the dense crowd of visitors.
Cecilia noticed the arrival of the two of them.
"Kiana, Thea! Where did you go? You made Mama really worried!"
Kiana shook her head: "It's not my fault! Big sister on the street suddenly became strange and didn't want to come in! So, I dragged her here!"
Cecilia tilted her head in confusion, and she looked at Thea for an explanation.
"By accepting death we can gain eternal peace. Can't feel pain, can't have hope, can't have unreasonable expectations... Everything is gone, then you won't be hurt..."
Cecilia: "...?"
Has the exact same confused expression as Kiana before. Cecilia put her hands on her waist.
"Thea, mama has absolutely no idea what you're talking about. But aren't amusement parks there for enjoying entertainment together? Cheer up! Blessing warm sunshine shining on us all!"
Siegfried also nodded his head.
"That's right, don't be so pessimistic from the start! Didn't you lose your previous Baba Homu doll? We have lots of cute Homu dolls here! You just have to choose!"
"Watch your words old man! Baba Homu's worth is simply irreplaceable! How dare you say such trivial things in front of me!? I am such a loyal person!"
Thea's emotions were provoked, and she became very angry.
"That's it, don't be angry anymore. Mama knows that Baba Homu is irreplaceable in your heart. But, he would be really sad right now if he saw Thea was sad too."
".... Is it true?"
"Yeah, so cheer up! That way, he won't be sad either!"
"Hmm..."
Nodding her head understandingly. Thea accepted Cecilia's suggestion, and she immediately pushed all her negative thoughts aside.
"Let's go! Which ride do we want to try first?"
Heard the debate between Siegfried and Cecilia who were very enthusiastic. Sirin, who walked in front of Thea, looked at her with a sinister look.
"You can be stupid sometimes, and also can be smart sometimes. I'm starting to worry about the state of your brain."
Thea: "...."
This kid in front of her was trying to find trouble.
Looks like this puffer fish needs to be deflated again!
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At the Homu Paradise amusement park....
The chaotic Kaslana family finally begins their journey to explore the amusement park Homu Paradise.
They all decided to follow the beginner's guide instructions that were in the pamphlet first.
Balloon shots, spinning cups, rollercoasters, merry-go-rounds, swing boats, and many other rides that they played one after another.
With more and more rides they went on, Thea also began to forget what had caused her depression in the first place.
It didn't feel like time had passed quickly, and the hot day had finally arrived.
They all decided to rest at Homi's cafe for a while to fill up their lost stamina, before continuing the game again when the weather got a little better.
"Mama..."
"Go Sirin, buy what you want."
"Hmm!"
Get Cecilia's approval. Sirin walked towards the balloon seller's uncle, and she raised her hand.
"Uncle, one pink clown fish balloon please!"
"Oh yeah? Please take this pretty girl."
Took a helium balloon handed over by the balloon seller's uncle. Sirin noticed that she was currently holding three additional helium balloons.
Looking at the four balloons in her hand, Sirin tilted her head in confusion.
"Uncle... Isn't this excess?"
Hearing this, the balloon seller's uncle laughed out loud.
"No excess at all! Don't your younger siblings want one too? You can give these balloons to them later!"
"See you soon pretty girl!"
"Uncle wait!!!"
Stand in place, enjoying the wind blowing her hair. Sirin, who was holding four ropes of helium balloons, was still frozen in place while watching the balloon seller's uncle leave.
"For my younger siblings?"
For Sirin, this was the first time she saw people giving away their merchandise without expecting anything in return.
It seems like...
The human heart is not as bad as she thinks.
There is still a glimmer of light within this pile of dung. A very rare light, but also very precious.
Worth protecting.
"Thank you... Uncle at the balloon seller."
Today, the world has earned the trust of a former Herrscher once again. Let her know, that there are still good people out there.
Sirin left the place, and started walking back to where her family were all resting.
"Lost four balloons, but gained one herrscher's trust in return. This is not a bad deal."
"{Joachim! Where did you go! We are still waiting for you in front of the ME company! Hurry up here, or I will beat you up!}"
"{Calm down Dr. Tesla. Joachim must have his reasons.}"
"{Calm down you MOPHEAD!!! I have been saying since yesterday that today's meeting is very important as it involves our research funding issue! As the Sovereign of Anti-Entropy, why did you learn Theresa's bad habit of just appearing and disappearing! I am so angry!!} "
"T-Tesla I'll be going there soon!"
"{FASTER!!!}"
Removes his disguise as the uncle balloon seller. Welt Yang ran very fast, as if a lion was chasing him behind.
Shit, he's going to be scolded by Tesla again today!
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On the other place...
Siegfried who was enjoying the ice cream they bought at the shop with his kids. Suddenly saw an acquaintance who appeared across the street.
"Hey Ryoma!"
"....?"
Felt someone calling his name. Raiden Ryoma turned around, and he immediately saw Siegfried who was smiling very strangely at him.
"I didn't expect that a serious man like you would be interested in visiting an amusement park. I thought that in your lifetime, you would never set foot here with me."
Siegfried went up to him, and greeted him very kindly.
As a person who had many connections, and had been a special guest of Anti-Entropy, of course Siegfried knew who this person in front of him was.
Anti-Entropy Executor, head of ME corp, Raiden Ryoma.
He had already encountered this person several times when he was talking to Welt Yang. In his opinion, this person was a very serious type of person.
In fact according to rumors, he didn't even have the free time to accompany his daughter because he was too busy working.
"What a coincidence to meet you Mr. Siegfried. I need your help."
"Uh, me? Now?"
As expected of a serious type person.
They have endless work.
Nodding his head at Siegfried's question. Ryoma shifted his body to the side, and he showed a 12 year old little girl, with black eyes, and purple hair, standing right behind him at this moment.
"Please take care my daughter for me for a bit. The board of directors has suddenly had an urgent meeting, and I have to go there immediately."
"She's an obedient girl, and she won't bother you too much. So you don't need to worry."
"Come on, introduce yourself to Mr. Siegfried."
Looked at her father with a reluctant look. The girl gripped her skirt tightly, and she couldn't help but sigh helplessly.
"Introduce my self, my name is Raiden Mei."
"Nice to meet you, Mr. Siegfried."