Little Himeko hurriedly asked.
"But the Himeko of the future became a true hero—a hero who stood shoulder to shoulder with gods in a mortal body! She became a true teacher, a powerful Valkyrie."
"Even when she was seriously injured, even when death was right before her... she never became discouraged. She still pressed forward bravely, taking on the most dangerous tasks herself to pave the way for her companions!"
"..."
Little Himeko stared blankly at Himeko before her.
Was she talking about her future self? Would her future self really be that amazing?
A hero who stood shoulder to shoulder with gods in a mortal body?
Little Himeko simply could not connect the person Himeko described with herself. It was far too unbelievable. How could she possibly deserve such honors?
Could her future self be lying to her?
"Don't believe it? That makes sense... If you only hear about it and have never seen it with your own eyes, it is hard to believe. But... that is the truth."
"It feels too... too exaggerated."
Little Himeko felt a little uncomfortable.
"It is not exaggerated. That is simply the truth! But... the process was very painful, and the outcome was heartbreaking."
"True heroes rarely have good endings. All right... go to sleep!"
Himeko gave Little Himeko a faint smile and no longer intended to discuss the matter.
"Okay."
Little Himeko's feelings were complicated. She needed time to process all of this.
"Oh, right. Don't tell Father about what I said for now, understand?"
"I understand."
Little Himeko did not ask why. She simply nodded firmly.
Himeko trusted Little Himeko completely. Little Himeko was who Himeko had once been. If she could not even trust herself, then what was there left to trust?
"Good night."
Seeing Little Himeko nod, Himeko softly