Five days have passed since I killed Kigure.

The reconstruction of the imperial capital has progressed and a minimum of sleep, food and shelter can now be secured.

Still, it's hard to say it's the way it is, and there are still many parts to fix - people prepared themselves for the battle against the coming kingdom in their very own lives.

People who don't have anima and can't ride Animus still try to find what they can do.

For example, just walking around town and saying, "Is there anything I can do?" and a young man who burns in his mission holds his hand.

Sometimes again, he says, "If it's okay with me, do as you please!" and pressed with an extremely serious look.

Anyway, everyone was overflowing with enthusiasm to protect the Empire.

I appreciate the sentiment, but now the Empire is a little too hot and bitter to calm down.

I arrived looking for a place to be alone in a park high up in the East End of Teito.

On top of the quiet, we can see everything in the Empire from here on out.

Plus, there's plenty of stiffness on the bench.

Sitting there relaxing, the footsteps approach from behind.

"You're an unexpected client."

Turning in reaction to a low, sinister voice, there stood a crypt that had lost one arm.

"I liked it because it was a quiet and calming place. It was a place to keep it, but finally other people found it."

"Mr. Krypt has been in this place for a long time?

"Oh, especially lately, it's noisy because of someone. I'm letting my feet go thru."

Saying, he sat down next to me.

It's someone's fault, and I don't even have to ask you about Xynia.

I hate to say it, but lately I feel like the distance's shrinking even further, and I wonder what the two of you think.

"Looks like things are going well with Mr. Xynia."

"... Ha, right"

"That, you admit it?

"I'm tired of denying it already, and I guess that's the truth when you always say the same thing about this guy."

In an atmosphere such as giving up rather than admitting it.

But there seems to be no mistake that the relationship between the two took a step forward.

"How about you, are you used to living as a Fourth General?

"I'm here because I'm not used to it."

"Ha ha, I guess. Especially now, everyone is united to defend the Empire. It would be uncomfortable to look from the rest of us."

"But I think they're good people. Everyone loves their country because it's not something they can do inside."

"Phew, that's the best compliment I've ever heard."

A crypt that did not change his expression at all, even if he was praised for himself, rarely broke his expression.

It is precisely in the hands of the general that he would be happier to be praised by the people.

I think this is the kind of person who should be named after the Fourth General.

"Dominated and absorbed a number of small nations, the Inheria Empire took its present form. Therefore, there are a wide variety of races living in a mix, even if only in this imperial capital"

"Yet we all pledge our allegiance to the Empire,"

"I don't remember imposing it. I have just acted to make them proud to be the people of Inn. Most of all, there's a big part of the emperor's charisma now."

"Does that mean it's the Emperor's, and the Fourth General's, job to make the people proud? I knew I was loaded."

Even if you don't have to force yourself to play a role, and are conscious that you just need to be a figurine, the pressure involved is endless.

After taking this, there's no way I, a high school student, can do that if I have to run the country even further.

"Even if they tell you you don't have to do anything, that's why you're in a hurry, right?"

There's nothing you can do in this situation.

"Still."

"The production of the new Animus” Flargo ”and the old style Muffram takes place on a steep pitch.... Well, as for Flargo, I doubt there will be enough pilots with all that mass production. The soldiers stationed in each town are also being assembled near the border, he said. The wild animators scattered throughout the empire also hire them as mercenaries without threading on gold. Don't worry, we're getting ready."

In the last few days, Lily and Ellea have also begun to participate in army training.

He told me to be a little stronger so I could help him fight.

Rabbie is working hard to get me the materials I entrusted to Planus.

On the other hand, I've been resting ever since I killed Kiyoshi. [M]

I'm not resting because I want to, 'Don't move in vain, keep your health warm,' Liatrice ordered me straight away.

"I suppose His Majesty the Emperor thinks your power is already saturated. If you want to be stronger, you just have to eat anima."

"Once you train, what are the chances that you'll increase your level?

"I've never seen more than Lv.100 anima use or anything like that, there's no way I could go up in a few days of training. On the other hand, the acorns have to stretch, that's the difference. If you find out, you should keep it warm without wasting your strength, because that's the best thing you can do."

"Ha... ok, I'll spend the rest of my life as always"

"Keep it that way, and we'll be moving soon anyway. I won't keep you waiting long."

The kingdom's animators are apparently assembling one after the other near the border.

They haven't found the anima that wrapped Orihalcon around him yet, but it'll be only a matter of time before he shows up.

Even I, not so attached to the Empire, am nervous that the inhabitants will be emptied?

"Mm, a foreigner."

"Mr. Krypto to Cape..."

and two more visitors appear there.

Turning to the voice at the same time as the crypt, Liatrice and her sister stood there.

"Mr. Crypt, wasn't this the place to keep it?

"So I thought,"

He is sincerely snagging for it.

Apparently, until now, I've just been lucky enough not to get the time right with others.

That's right, because we can't all miss a place so quiet and overlooking the town.

"Your Majesty, this way, please."

When Krypt gets up, he recommends the bench to Reatrice.

I got up in a hurry, too.

"I thought it would come, but I don't need it. Stay seated."

"... if His Majesty the Emperor says so"

And as he sat down again, I sat down on the bench, too.

... I feel like I've made a very wasted move.

"Mikoto will sit over there, but I'll get in the way next to the crypt."

"Your Majesty the Emperor, are you going to sit in this chair for four!?

"It's the size of up to four people, and three of them are little girls (stomachs), so there's nothing you can't do."

"Heh heh, then don't be rude next to Cape"

Your sister sits next to me.

At the same time, Riatoris lowered her hips next to the crypt.

Four generals and one emperor are sitting on a bench stuffed with gyu.

What a strange sight, I can't help but make Crypt's face tense.

"So, why did His Majesty the Emperor come here?

"I was going to make a few memories. As I told you the other day, my life isn't long."

"... na!?

Riatoris said he was rushed, but Krypt should not have known the facts just because he suspected the disease.

He opened his mouth gently and looked at Riatoris next door.

"Kuhaha, I'll keep a handsome face. Is that a surprise? I thought Krypto would know."

"I suspected, but I didn't know it was true"

"Leah, are you glad I said it here?

"I also thought we should talk to Crypt on the edge of something. I'm going to entrust the next emperor."

"Huh... Become!?

I'm so surprised that the crypt has only been able to say "na” since just now.

But there's no choice but to do so, in a series of shocking words.

Exactly. I'm surprised about that.

"Oh wait, Your Majesty the Emperor, I am not even a Fourth General right now!?

"Then leave it to Xynia? Or to Francus?

"It's..."

That's just hard, two people who are too out of touch with politics.

"Apparently, Masaki is leaving the capital after the battle."

"Oh yeah, Cape!?

"Well, not by appointment. I was gonna talk to you calmly."

How does Riatoris know if he's only talked to about Fran yet?

"Then Mikoto won't stay here either, will he?

"Yeah, if you're really gonna leave the Empire City, I'm gonna follow Cape."

"Then you're the only one left, Crypto. You'll convince the people."

"Shit!

"Hey, I'll get used to it soon"

"Don't make it easy......"

But it is also true that there are only Crypts who are actually likely to be entrusted with the next emperor.

No matter how much he refuses, that's the way it will be after Leatrice's death.

"Now, where one post-mortem worry has disappeared..."

"Speaking of which, I've always wondered,"

"What's wrong, Misaki?"

"What are you going to do about Mr. Viola?

When asked that, Riatoris even stopped breathing for just a moment.

I guess her emotions as a human, not an emperor, made her do that.

"Aside from the fact that he's convinced, it's actually the new Animus” Flargo "that's currently rolling out."

"Hmm, why is Animus talking out there?

"Just listen to me. There's no cockpit in the new model, it works automatically without humans, it's brand new Animus, that's Flargo."

"Ha."

I mean, with artificial intelligence.

If so, where did you get such advanced technology when you haven't even realized automated driving of your car yet?

"There is a man named Noira Martifora in the magician of the Empire. He also called Mikoto here in the wake of the Summoning Magic Activation in the Kingdom. Actually, I've been in the castle the whole time, haven't you seen it?

"No, never."

"With that said, I haven't seen my face since I first met you, either."

"Well, I've been pulling on the lab lately. Well, anyway, I ordered him to use magic to replicate his brain completely."

"of the brain, replication......"

"Mm-hmm. And the study was completed. It's a replica of the ace-pilot's brain in our country. Emotional ommittees, etc. are on board Flargo."

I don't know the reason, but if they say magic, I'll have to convince them.

Even if science and technology were far inferior to the original world, the existence of magic has the effect of erasing that advantage.

"Flargo's own performance has also been greatly enhanced by the use of mass misrills. For that matter only mobility has fallen, but it will be covered there with the pilot's arms"

"I know the new Animus is amazing. But how does Mr. Viola get involved there?

"I copied my brain too."

"To?"

"That's why I'm telling you my brain copied it, too. Next, let Noira create a flesh that reproduces me faithfully."

"No way, I'm going to give that to Mr. Viola..."

"Um, I'm going to, but is there a problem?

I wonder if there's a problem. How can I put it, there's no doubt about it.

I do... what would it be where I told her I was ready to die?

Morals are helpless before emotions, even though I understand them best myself.

"Well, it's not like I don't understand the subtle reaction of Misaki either. I don't expect Viola to be convinced of this. Still, he wanted to do something about it, and he just gave me a bad boost."

"Leah really loves Mr. Viola."

Naturally, she's the only woman I've ever loved in the world.

"You're not going to continue the emperor with that copied brain, are you?

"Ha, that's a stupid question. This was prepared just for Viola. Besides, the dead don't follow the living. Unless it's pure life that unites the country."

The words seemed to deceive King Lex, who had polluted and lost himself.

Whatever you do, it's up to you two to decide.

It's wild to talk any more.

"It's not just about viola, there's a lot left to worry about - yes, crypt to misaki, there's something I'd like to ask you."

"Whatever."

"If you can answer me."

"I want to die worthy of being emperor. It must be a grand, majestic, memorable death for people. Do you have any good ideas?

From the stick to the stick, Riatoris has asked me that.

Crypt thinks with his eyes narrowed and wrinkles on his eyebrows.

On the other hand, I had only one good idea.

But that's more of a suggestion for me than for her.

Is that what I'm supposed to say here?

"Cape, if you come up with anything, tell him. Leah, you're like that, but you seem to be seriously worried."

He seemed to expect everything from your sister.

I was gently told that I was determined to tell you everything.

If you refuse, you can find another way. Because that's all.

"Your Majesty, may I ask for my proposal?"

"Don't get carried away, speak briefly first. If you decide you're not coming down at that point, I'll dismiss you."

"Bye -"

Sooo, breathe in and calm the strangely loud heart.

Killing a vengeful opponent is an easy thing, the will to kill springs up on its own, and the body moves freely.

But there are no other moments of nervousness than when you tell someone you have no grudges against to ”die”.

Even if it was a Ritoris opponent looking for a place to die.

But we have to.

Last hand.

If that doesn't happen, the gaga won't be finished.

"Emperor, why don't you save the world with your life?

When she heard my suggestion, she grinned.

"Phew... let me hear more about that"

I speak.

An ugly man who survived in revenge in the Wang capital, in the lives of a child tamer who was taken.

The tale of the kingdom's genius magician and chief knight.

At the end of that line, the world ahead of me in reaching out.

An ancient weapon that destroys the Bible, the curse, the world that sleeps underground.

Forgiveness given.

Heaven's Gate (Heavensgate).

Five.

2 people.

Die.

Goodbye, world.

Goodbye, Blue Sky.

And hello, love cage and the end of vengeance.

After he finished talking about the whole plan, Riatoris laughed with a big smile as he covered his face in his palm - "That story, I'll let you ride it," he said.

Your sister nods too, "If Leah and Cape are okay with that," he said.

The last piece fits.

All the bills are now in order.

All we have to do is finish it.