Chapter 76 is titled "The Royal Capital Chapter".

Slowly, my vision returned, and directly above me was a white ceiling.

The surroundings were bright, unlike the pitch-black darkness of a small bungalow.

I realized that I was lying on my back on a soft bed.

Exhaling felt like exhaustion; the stiff body gradually relaxed, and the chaotic mind finally calmed down.

Everything around me indicated that I was still alive.

He can hear, see, and touch; he can sense anything that can be felt.

For Leon, the advice of the "god" is beginning in the worst possible way.

It all started when I encountered "gluttony".

My life seems to have entered an unprecedented crisis, as if it were all preordained, with certain events happening in certain places, triggering a series of butterfly effects.

Is it controlled by the "Angel God"?

I don't understand. I'm half-believing and half-doubting what "God of Men" says. Since "Gluttony" and "Envy" are apostles of "Angel God," why are they targeting me?

This feeling of being on the verge of death is truly agonizing.

I really don't want to experience that feeling of losing everything and being powerless again.

Does this mean I should go back to being a stay-at-home mom?

That would only make the parents in their present lives look at the same way they did in their past lives.

"She's already tried so hard."

"And follow the path of the so-called divine being."

"Why is it that in the end, we can't grasp anything?"

My mind was still blank, and negative emotions began to intertwine within me again, like being in an endless dead end, stumbling and falling without finding a way out.

"Sylvia..."

My right hand instinctively gripped the necklace, as if only in this way could my racing mind gradually calm down.

Why did you choose to come to the capital?

It's just a constant escape; she doesn't want to encounter "jealousy," doesn't want those around her to get involved, and doesn't want to die...

Thinking back to what the "human god" said, it seems there was nothing like encountering "jealousy" in the capital; it was just my own wishful thinking that I associated him (or her).

Ever since I encountered "gluttony", my thoughts have been unable to calm down, which is why a series of immature ideas have emerged.

If I just stay put in the middle of the lake?

How about saying goodbye to Lilith properly?

If I were to become a knight and stay by Princess Nishino's side to protect her?

What if we don't heed the advice of the "human god"?

...

Is it really possible to encounter "jealousy" and then be brutally murdered?

No……

Is this just a fantasy I'm having after running away from the situation?

Throughout the entire process, I never witnessed any so-called "jealousy".

So I was terrified...

Even though they had clearly made up their minds to show their true abilities, they already wanted to run away when faced with an enemy that hadn't even appeared yet.

What kind of real skill is that?

"Sylvia...please, give me the strength to stand up again."

I held the necklace in my hands and pressed it against my forehead.

I don't know when it started, but I completely forgot that I am not alone now.

What do you mean by not wanting to involve those around you? They were the ones who ultimately saved you.

Why not rely on them occasionally?

We can't be so cowardly, we can't be so timid, we can't keep running away from these so-called "human gods".

There are some things I absolutely must do...

...

After asking the boss, I learned that it was indeed a beastman girl who had brought me back.

He became even more certain that this orc was Lilith!

He seems to be still sulking because I left without saying goodbye, and refuses to come out to see me.

But I believe there will be a day when I see her again.

At that time, if I didn't apologize properly, I probably would have been beaten up badly by her.

I went into the shop intending to buy some expensive food before returning to the alleyway in the working-class area.

It's not because of the "god's" advice that I've decided to stop letting him lead me by the nose.

When the elven woman slit open his stomach, his consciousness was so blurred that he was on the verge of death.

It was the old man in that alley who saved me.

Although the hoarse voice was intermittent, I was certain it was his.

The so-called masters are often those who live in seclusion in the city, and that old man is probably one of them.

They actually think they should rush up and steal their food; that's such an immature viewpoint.

To be able to bring me back unharmed after my intestines were spilled all over the ground, my strength is truly unfathomable.

Even its own "Azure Crown" could not achieve this.

Therefore, I intend to express my sincere gratitude.

Carrying a huge pile of expensive food, I returned to that alley once more...

How should I put it? I wouldn't say I'm very happy, but I'm definitely very relaxed.

Without that invisible black fog weighing on my heart, even breathing feels like a wonderful enjoyment.

I'm not sure if I'll run into him again in the same place; I can only hold onto a sliver of hope.

As you wander through the alleys, occasionally one or two children will stare at you, or rather, stare at the food in your hand.

"Thank you, big brother."

After I shared some food with them, I would receive this kind of thanks, and then they would run far away and shyly bow to me.

Some people kept their distance from me, seemingly mistaking me for a human trafficker who used food to lure them.

Those scoundrels who can lure you away with just two loaves of bread, only to sell you off to slaves.

I will put the food on the ground to indicate that they can come and get it after I leave.

but……

Sometimes even little kids would rush up and try to snatch it, but of course, I would shove them to the ground.

They still generously share their food with others, but at the same time, they encourage them to take food from others, which is considered very impolite.

If you encounter someone with a bad temper, you might even get beaten up, which would be a real waste.

Following yesterday's route, I quickly arrived at the alley leading to the bungalows.

"Isn't he/she here?"

Sure enough, it was impossible to run into the old man in the same place.

At that very moment.

"Hey! Move aside! Move aside! You over there, you're blocking my way!"

"..."

It seemed like someone was rushing towards me, I shouted a warning.

I didn't move. I turned my head and saw a figure rushing into the alley.

A petite girl, her short red hair swaying, walked past me.

She appears to be a child from a working-class neighborhood, as evidenced by her wrinkled and worn-out clothes, which she had clearly been wearing for a long time.

However, my first impression of it was that it was very cute. Beneath its strong pupils was a funny canine tooth, and I felt that it would look much better than the average person when it smiled.

She seemed to be in a hurry, rushing straight at me and crashing into me. She stumbled and fell to the ground, spilling the food she was holding.

"Damn it...this annoying guy..."

Hearing her words, I frowned slightly, feeling a bit annoyed. I had no interest in being bumped into like that, and then being insulted at the same time.

Does being cute give you the right to do whatever you want? That's clearly not my style.

"Please be more careful next time!"

Before I could even get up and speak, the girl scrambled to her feet and ran back into the depths of the alley, disappearing from sight in an instant.

"That rude little brat..."

This is my assessment; however, using magic on such a child seems rather cruel.

With a helpless sigh, he picked up the food scattered all over the ground.

Since we didn't encounter the old man, we had no choice but to head home.

Wandering through alleys like these, I always feel like something bad is going to happen.

Bang……

Just as I reached the corner, I heard hurried footsteps from the right, followed by a fragrant breeze. Then, a soft body bumped into me with a dull thud.

"It hurts, it hurts..."

Staggering, I was knocked to the ground again, and the food in my hand flew out again, hitting me on the forehead.

"Hiss... What's going on?!"

Although it was just some food, it still caused a sharp pain when it hit my body.

"Ah... I'm sorry! I'm sorry! Um... are you alright?"

Just then, a voice came from in front of me, timid but sounding very sweet.

The sound brought vibrant color to the otherwise quiet alley.

This is probably what they mean by time stopping.