Antihero In the Hero Academy: I Can Connect the Past Heroes-Chapter 147: He Is Sure This Time

Cassandra finally sat down next to Atlas on the cold snow on the bench and then placed her hand on Atlas’s hand and asked, "What kind of things?"

Atlas, filled with joy and relief at knowing Cassandra was by his side, looked into her eyes and replied, "He said that I changed everyone’s fate but locked mine away."

As Cassandra tried to figure out what this meant, Atlas smiled bitterly and said, "Every step I take, every breath I take, and everything I do brings about my own end, Cassandra." For the first time, Atlas addressed Cassandra directly by her name.

This alone was enough to demonstrate the stark difference in the feeling.

"If this continues... I’m telling you I’ll die," Atlas said, and those words were enough for everyone.

He was unaware of the impact his words had on everyone listening and watching him.

Cassandra tried to look at Atlas calmly. There was no need to describe the speed of the ancient woman’s heartbeat; it felt as though her heart would leap out of her chest. Still, she did not want to leave Atlas alone, not with his thoughts.

Cassandra suddenly hugged Atlas tightly, smelled his scent, and then said, "If you’re going to die, I’ll be there with you. If you want to give up everything, I’ll be there with you. If you’re going to carry the weight of the whole world on your shoulders and destroy everyone, I’ll be there with you. Please... just be safe, until your last moment."

After these words, Atlas’s breathing had stabilised. To be clear, his heart rate and pace had begun to become much harder and faster, and his smile had reappeared. freewebnøvel.com

Could this be the ’mutual love’ he hadn’t felt in a long time?

Perhaps it was. He didn’t know if it mattered to him or if he was just comforting himself by accepting these words, but he was extremely proud of what he had done to make Cassandra love him.

He thought that he.....the feelings he had for Cassandra could be real. He seemed to be starting to accept the words he had initially rejected.

"Thank you," Atlas said with every fibre of his being. Still, that was enough romance. Even if he had accepted Cassandra to some extent, he still needed to calm down despite all this.

Even though Chaos’ words still echoed in his mind, he still had a greater hope. Cassandra’s words were like a piece of wood that fanned the flames of that hope.

Perhaps he would die. Perhaps he would meet a painful end. Perhaps he would see everyone he was trying to protect die because of his own mistake, but there was one thing he knew for certain:

[He would not fall without bringing everything to an end.]

If necessary, he would destroy his own destiny, but he would bring everything to an end and create a world where all races could live together and his family would never be divided.

Cassandra had noticed the eyes watching them as soon as she finished hugging him. The Sages, the professors, and many others had heard Atlas’ words, as well as Cassandra’s declaration of love for him once again.

Still, no one could say a word. Even Cordelia, the most powerful person in the world, chose not to interfere between the two, merely trying to compose herself because of Atlas’ words about Chaos.

She refused to allow her only student to die, and for that reason, Cordelia had given herself a word that would maximise the respect and love of all the gods and goddesses present at that moment:

"I have lived long enough. If the Creator thinks he will die, I swear on my name and soul that I will oppose the Creator. Even if I have to burn the entire world, even if I have to destroy the realm of the gods, I will not allow harm to come to him."

Even if no mortal in the field had heard Cordelia’s words, things were very different for the gods and goddesses. The fact that a mortal was looking at them was enough for them to see everything.

"Please. I’m just telling the truth," Cassandra said gently, smiling as she held Atlas’s hands. The smile on the ancient woman’s face began to bring Atlas joy and feelings he had never experienced before with every passing second.

At that moment, Atlas realised how cold it was outside. Even though the 8 Sacred Flames protected him from the cold, he could easily see that many professors’ noses were starting to turn red.

He managed to clearly express with his facial expression that it would be good for everyone to return to the academy.

At that moment, the message Nyx had sent came back to his mind.

That was why Atlas smiled. At that moment, he felt as if he could respond to the message Nyx had sent him.

"I’m fine, Lady Nyx, don’t worry," Atlas said calmly, then stood up and helped Cassandra, who was holding his hand, to her feet.

"How about dinner?" Atlas asked immediately. Of course, he had asked Cassandra this question. Despite believing that romance had no place in his life at the moment or maybe there was but he wanted to take it not so slow yet slow, the value he placed on Cassandra seemed to be beginning to undermine that belief.

Cassandra smiled as if she had been waiting for this question for a long time, then took Atlas’s hand and said, "I would be honoured," and began to follow him.

As the two entered Atlas’s room, Atlas turned to Cassandra and asked, "Can you teleport us to Ilanos City? If you truly love me, Cassandra, there is a place I want to show you and a request I have."

Cassandra shook her head up and down with a surprised expression, then said, "Of course."

As soon as she said these words, the Ancient Woman’s spell enveloped both her and Atlas, and within seconds, Atlas and Cassandra appeared in Ilanos City.

The place Atlas wanted to take Cassandra to was perhaps the second most meaningful place in the world to him. The first, of course, was his sister’s side.

This place was not enchanting. It would even be accurate to say that it was a rather gloomy and depressing place. Still, Chaos’ words, Atlas’ thoughts about the possibility of death, and Cassandra’s loving words to him somehow reminded him of this place.

It was a place he hadn’t seen since he was 18 years old in his previous life and voluntarily joined the war training.

In other words, it was a place he hadn’t set foot in for nearly 30 years.

The reason wasn’t that he didn’t like this place. After all, this place was the second most meaningful place in Atlas’s heart. The only reason was that Ilanos City had been destroyed in the war. Even though the Epsilon Empire had survived, the cold regions, and especially Ilanos City, which was close to Herria City, had been completely destroyed by demons.

When Atlas returned, he chose to step foot in this place he had avoided, perhaps for the first time, alongside the person he valued most. At this point as much as his sister and perhaps even more.

The two walked through Ilanos City, and the stares of those around them were fixed on them.

Naturally, everyone knew and loved Atlas. Not only because he was Eva’s younger brother, but also because Atlas supported everyone and had tried to be friends with everyone since his youth, it was only natural that he was loved in all parts of the city, east, west, north, and south.

Perhaps not everyone knew him, but even those who didn’t were filled with great excitement and fear when they saw Cassandra.

Of course, this was until they saw Atlas holding the Ancient Woman’s hand.

Cassandra knew that this was Atlas’s birthplace. That was precisely why it would be accurate to say that the Ancient Woman was very excited.

The restaurant owners, tailors, and even blacksmiths around them greeted Atlas and invited him inside. There was no need to explain how much he was loved.

"Where are we going?" Cassandra asked gently.

When Atlas heard these words, he didn’t even think to turn to the Ancient Woman and replied, "We’re going to the second most important place in the world to me... no, since you came into my life, it’s become the third most valuable place to me."

It was clear that these words had pleased Cassandra, but the Ancient Woman was just as curious.

The two had walked for 50 minutes from the exit/entrance area on the western coast of Ilanos City and finally arrived at the place Atlas wanted to reach within the vast city.

Cassandra was surprised. Of course, the gods and goddesses watching the two were also surprised.

"Atlas... should I be here?" Cassandra asked in great astonishment.

Atlas finally turned to her after 50 minutes and smiled, asking, "What, am I not going to introduce my future wife to them?"

This was the sentence that brought Cassandra the most joy in her life, and Atlas had no idea.