"Hah... hah... hah..."

Your consciousness returns.

Dammit, I wasn't stunned, but all at once the past was flowing in as an image.

Is this the horse running lamp? Hahaha, that's funny... but I can't die.

I can't die here...

But the reality is very real. I didn't feel anything in my left arm anymore.

That's because... the tip is missing from the elbow. The pain was instantaneous, and I stopped bleeding from it, but gradually my entire arm was losing sensation.

I can't see my right eye anymore. I didn't lose my eyeballs, but I got a fatal blow. In Kasumi's sight, I can see my enemies.

"You're strong. Better than the seven wizards of the fish, right?

Lick my blood back that's stuck to my hands with Pelori. At first glance, it only looked like a lovely little girl… but I was wondering if its strength was at the very apex of the world.

Maybe beyond Einsworth or Ray?

I think about that too. I heard in the report that there was a dark blue and thunderbolt, but with this strength, I can understand it.

"Ugh... ooh...!!

He coughs. At the same time, a lot of blood spills out. Apparently, the gut was also destroyed.

I don't understand the signs of the opponent's magic in the first place. I can't perceive the flow of the primary material "Primateria", and I don't know if I really use magic in the first place.

But I'm sure the magic is working and it's attacking me. There's no way to attack something I don't understand at all, but I can still do it... I can still fight.

My heart will not admit losing. Rational understands. I think it's dangerous to fight any more. The amount of blood lost is already approaching the lethal amount. Proof of that is the loss of sensation.

But if I give up here, I might get more damage. Buy time... buy time.

"Uhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!"

Shake yourself up. I still have enough power to do it. That's how I tell myself to run along the ground. Magic is also activated.

I still have to fight...?

"Yes, how long...?

Cool.

The wind is passing through my body.

Yes, for a moment now. I understood some signs with my senses. But the moment I perceived it, there was a big hole in my chest.

I didn't have a direct heart attack, but it was definitely fatal.

At the same time as I understand it, I fall to the ground.... my senses are completely gone.

Hugh and my throat get sore.

Oh, I see.

That's it. My life seems to have ended this far. In the presence of a powerful being, it will soon be scattered. Apparently this is the last moment of my life.

I hear a faint footsteps.

I'm sure it sounds sticky because it's squeezing the blood flowing from me.

"I'm surprised... he's still alive"

From the sound, it seemed that I was truly surprised. And the girl talks about things she never sees.

"Hey, why don't you come with me? I like you."

You don't want to come with me...?

"... ah... what?

"I'm telling you I'm going to help you now. My left arm is also attached and my eyes are healed. And of course, that chest hole. You know, if you betray me, you'll live a long life. I needed strong tokens too."

"Am I... tampering or... ru...?

"Yeah. Now, take your hand."

A small hand that gently stretches out.

With this, I can still live, I don't want to die yet. I want to live. I still have a lot to do. Well, I promised to travel with everyone when this war was over.

I want to fulfill that.

But if I take this hand, I'm a traitor. I can't see everyone anymore. But if you refuse this hand, I'll die here.

I can't see everybody anyway.

Of course you choose to live, right?

That's a reasonable decision. That's what adults are. You should live wisely.

Nothing is unusual about treason in war. Nobody wants to die. Isn't it? So what I'm about to do isn't a mistake, is it? I always decide to make the right choice.

"Hahaha....."

But I'm really stupid. Oh, really, I'm stupid and helpless.

Stupid, stupid, and hopeless.

"Hahaha... hahahaha... hahahaha! I don't care who takes my hand. I don't sell my people."

And the opponent was also alarmed. My aggressive magic ─ ─ Ice pillar Ice pillar pierced the girl's right hand. Apparently I wasn't expecting a counterattack from here, and I was able to hit... but it didn't seem to make any sense.

Looking laterally, the penetrating palm was instantly healed. What kind of mechanism is that?

Oh, I'm really an idiot. It's really stupid. Is it normal that someone chooses to die with this option?

But I guess so... I knew I loved my country. And more than anyone else, I must have loved everyone in the Special Selection Unit "Astral".

I wasn't afraid of dying when I thought my death would lead to the future ahead. That's why I made a choice.

I accepted to die here. I can't resist my fate anymore.

I would have earned enough of the time I had in mind at first.

The purpose was fulfilled. I'm ready.

If there's any remnants left... I wanted to see everyone's future nearby...

I know, but Lieutenant-Colonel and Flor are dating. Nobody noticed. I will get married soon. Let's celebrate the ceremony.

Delk has always cared about his family. But it's okay. You'll make a really good father. I promise.

Caroline's right... is there a day when he can have a man? No, I know he's a really good woman. But my personality is too strong... I wish I could find a good one.

Garnett will be fine. He's sharp and, above all, serious. I'm sure she'll be a colonel soon. Of those three geniuses, they're probably the best. And... I knew he cared about me. It was clear that the colours were mixed in the line of sight.

But I was wondering if I should answer... when this war is over... but apparently I can't either. I'm sure Garnet will find a good one. He's better than me.

Needless to say, Einsworth. He'll be the greatest magician I could ever have imagined. But don't always try to eat with people's money. Bring your own shopping bags. And... well, the rest will be fine because everyone is here.

"Ray... Ray..."

And it looks like he was talking about what he was thinking in his heart. But I won't be killed. The death that I was prepared to die at that time did not come. Why? What?

I'm losing my senses. I can't see well because my vision is glowing. But only consciousness is clear.

And next to him... there was Ray.

"Howard!! It's okay!! Still alive!!

It seemed pretty chopped up. That's true, too. Now I have a big hole in my chest and my left arm is cut. One eye has been completely crushed.

I can't believe Ray's still alive like this... really... really...

"Ray...."

"Howard!! Don't talk!! Definitely, definitely help!!

He used his magic hard, but he bled too much. My body is totally finished.

I understand that better than anyone.

But yes... maybe I should thank God. Because Ray came to me on the verge of his own death? No more luck, huh?

"Ray..."

I'll squeeze my last power and tell you.

Expose yourself and entrust it. Ray can handle it.

That's how I spin the last words of my life.