At the same time that the black beam disappeared completely, the light disappeared from the magical formation.

Return to the original forest as if nothing had happened.

On the contrary, the starchy signs that have been drifting away have disappeared.

There is a severe special curse.

--That means....

Gather all your courage, chew your lips, and look back.

He took a breath.

No matter how much I resented you, I was ready to accept everything.

But what was there was a calm expression - like a smile - that was finally released.

Neither a light smile nor a slanted irony can be seen again. I thought you were so depressed, and I'll never complain again...

"--Troy.... Ahh, ahhhhh!!!

I couldn't help but cry. Embrace Troy, who is no longer moving in his own blood.

"Troy, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!!

There are no other words.

I knew Troy better than anyone, but I didn't tell him I understood him.

Even though there are only sympathetic human beings beside them who can be saved from suffering.

But it's too late. Now it's time for everything. - I didn't make it.

Even the moment I took my breath back, my face turned away from me so close that I could touch it... without being properly watched, I let myself cum.

--I wish I hadn't met you...

The last word pierces my chest. How did you feel about that?

"Gladys!"

I heard voices from afar. No, I'm sure it's close.

The first thing I heard was Chiaran's voice. And the voices of family and others.

The footsteps of the long-awaited rescue team are approaching.

The red stone on the left hand extinguished the light as if it were finished. They called me to my purple stone.

But now there's no joy in it. I feel terribly unrealistic.

Everyone stopped at the unexpected, surrounding us. At a glance, you can see that the aftertaste is bad.

Regret comes one after the other.

Oh, just a little longer - just a little longer.

Should I have just kept running until help arrived instead of talking to each other? Should we have prioritized the use of exhaustive restraints first rather than moving our minds?

Did I fail again...

"--That's not true...."

Ansel, who had been carried so far by Jerome, approached and lost his word.

I can't lift my face while holding Troy. Even though I can't lift it up, I can see the surrounding sights clearly in my head all this time.

It doesn't mean anything by now.

Ansel's dazed face eclipsed her chest. Jerome stood by, and Rufus stood up with his hard eyes closed.

"Oh, good, I caught up with you!

All of a sudden, Euca's voice rang.

They ordered me to leave a message at the shed.

In places where even magic is not possible, it will not be a force for war. Besides, even though they were hostile, if they were Troy, who had been taking care of them for the whole two years, it would be impossible to make a decision. It is a special body that is not dangerous if it is a monster opponent, and it is rather safe.

But in the end, I couldn't wait, and my legs were delayed and I jumped on the metastasis.

"Why, suddenly you can use magic... eh...?

Coming with a helpful mind, I realize the situation here, and I'm stunned.

"Eh, hey, Troy... my leg is hurt... I need to heal it...!!

Looking around for help. No one looked back.

"... it's too late."

"─!!?

Only Max's reply is heavy enough for me to hear.

In breathless silence, the magic formation spread again around Troy.

"Nh!!

Shortly after, I was pulled from Troy and held by Tristan.

Except for Euca, they are reflexively preparing for combat.

But no enemies appeared, and Troy's body vanished into the light.

"Troy!!

Ansel's sad voice echoed.

And now, as if nothing had happened, I returned to the normal forest.

"--Where the hell is Troy..."

Ansel murmured.

"Gladys...?

I got out of Tristan's arms silently.

I can see the breath around me when I look at you again.

Blood and tears ruined your face and disturbed your hair. A dress that was torn everywhere, showering with Troy's blood.

I looked around for the first time at all the people who came to help me, under sight.

Tristan, Uncle Julius, Max, Quentin, Jerome, Rufus, Yuka, Chiaran.

Fighting a powerful monster was just after a big job, but you rushed so fast for me. Even if this happens, all that's left is gratitude.

Everyone is confused without knowing what happened. I'm the only one who can tell.

And stand in front of Ansel.

I have to tell my lost teacher just what I know. Whip your exhausted body and energize yourself. There is still work to be done.

Not now, if you're stunned.

"Maybe Grace pulled me back. Troy is Grace's sacrifice....."

Those two are connected. Troy must have been a positive (...) (...) envoy for Grace this time. Because it is no longer worth using.

So, maybe by now...

"Come on, Nieh...?

With a stunned murmur, tears began to pour again.

How am I supposed to tell you that my son will be eaten by monsters by now?

But it seemed to have been correctly conveyed by my words and attitude.

"--Now, even Troy's body..."

There were no more words, and he leaned down to grieve.

"I'm sorry... I failed again"

Now, I don't want to fix it. However, the words came out with impulse.

"Why do you apologize? As his parent, I must apologize for endangering you...."

With a sad look, she stopped trying to apologize to me.

Shake your neck sideways.

If it hadn't been for me, this would not have happened - I just couldn't wipe it out. I'm sure that's true.

"I couldn't save Troy's heart... I'm sorry... Ansel, Jerome, Rufus... I can't get it back..."

"No!

Apologizing to me, Rufus walked in and put his hands on both shoulders.

"It's not your fault! Whatever happened... it's all a result of Trojan choosing and moving forward. You're not a god of all knowledge. You can't be responsible for everything! --Please don't blame yourself...."

He squeezes out his painful voice and tries to calm me down. It's more painful not to be blamed.

Ansel opened his eyes and looked at me like he was eating.

Behind that, Jerome stunned with his hand against his mouth.

"--no way...."

Turn your gaze at Tristan and Quentin in an incredible way.

- Gladys.

Suddenly, I heard a call. It's been a long time since I heard it.

"Cassandra?"

The moment I answered, I was on my own.