episode_0073

“Phew… ”

Freya was sitting helplessly right under the World Tree. Due to the aftermath of pouring out countless ‘golden weapons’ stored in the [Spinning Wheel of Eternity] all at once, fatigue suddenly set in.

Jureuk─

Suddenly, I felt a warmth under my nose.

In the end, it seemed like there was a reaction that instantly pulled out all the ether.

‘this… If the robbers find out, they will make a lot of fun… ‘

He gave Clara a warning telling her not to overexert herself because of [fate] and all, but if she found out that she was overexerting herself to overcome [fate]… It was obvious that there would be teasing for a while.

If that happens.

He will counterattack Clara by subtly mentioning Brünnhild.

Upright

Purple cat ears that move playfully.

Freya thought of two people who made her wonder how many times they shared skinship in one night. It was so annoying to the people watching.

‘Anyone can see that those two seem to have feelings for each other… What on earth are you hesitating about? Especially when it comes to the rogue boat… joy. ‘They’re such idiots.’

what…

‘… That’s a problem the lilies will solve on their own.’

Any being that trespasses among the lilies will not be forgiven.

It would be the truth of the universe that even the beast gods and the world tree recognize.

… maybe.

Ssss─

Thinking like that.

Freya wiped her bloody nose with her dusty sleeve.

The sleeves of the elegant white uniform were all covered in dust and blood, making a mess. The beautiful fabrics were torn here and there, frayed and unsightly.

“… ”

It’s as if I almost ruined everything with my vanity… It looked like his alma mater, a “public bar or boarding school.” From now on, those left behind will face a reality different from the past.

‘The beginning of the beasts… It was not a golden nobility, but an exploration in a cave. ‘Maybe this is a more correct direction.’

Freya muttered with frustration.

“Huuuu… All research materials and books were burned… The school building is destroyed… The noble faction has also expanded… I’m all messed up… ”

Even though you say that.

In the end, you won’t be able to pretend you didn’t see it anymore.

To do that, I shook off all my regrets.

“… ”

Research will begin again based on the new magic.

The school will be reorganized to fit the new situation in the city.

Anyway… At the center of it all will be the exploration group, including myself.

“… ”

Freya leaned completely against the trunk of the World Tree, thinking about what to do next.

The trunk of the World Tree filled with soft white light.

A sacred place that should originally be protected by several layers of barriers. Before we knew it, the only remaining wall was the building in the deepest part.

Actually, it wasn’t a place where you could relax like this.

‘What do you know… I’m so tired that I can’t even lift a finger… ‘

But because of my fatigue, I’m okay with that now. I’m just leaning on the huge trunk of the World Tree, which is still standing solidly. I felt a subtle warmth on my back.

Rest for a while.

…

“… ?”

But why don’t they come down?

Are they really doing crazy things up there?

Are you seriously planning to set a fire in front of the World Tree?

‘no way… ‘

Freya slightly raised her head.

“… No way, Jin, what’s really rubbing on top is… Oh, probably not. That’s really crazy. Three, oh my… Rubbing on the corpse of a fallen enemy… ”

When she looked up.

I saw the [Snake of Wisdom and Circulation] slowly disappearing from its head. A huge snake that seemed as if it could swallow even the World Tree was disappearing in the twilight.

Passs──

A sight where one night’s nightmare disappears.

It could have destroyed Academy City… The huge remains of the ancient god were reduced to ashes and scattered. Sunlight coming through it. Before I knew it, the evening glow was pouring down through the clouds that had cleared away at the same time as the great force of lightning.

The warm glow of the sunset tickles Freya’s face.

“… ”

But there was a new sign that came here.

Rustling!

“… !”

Freya turned her head towards the source of the sound.

There was Frau, a mess like himself.

“… Frau.”

“… Freya.”

The fox-eared girl, Frau, was bleeding from her nose just like herself. And with the snake tattoo slowly disappearing, he was losing his strength and swaying. Ether was slowly dispersing over her slender shoulders.

Shuuu…

Unlike myself, who simply poured out all his strength,

She was truly losing all ether.

‘… Probably, I can no longer use as much strength as I used to.’

After today.

She will become so weak that she will no longer be able to live in Academy City. You will become an ordinary human being, like the inhabitants of the outside world.

‘… Because [fate] was stolen, the life left behind will be empty.’

Freya said in a bitter voice.

“Why… Did you make that choice?”

“… ”

Frau looked at Freya with empty eyes. What lies beyond those eyes is beyond feelings of inferiority… It was a kind of resignation.

“I am like the [Golden Witch]… And I wanted to become a shining wizard like you. Among us who were called the golden generation, there were many geniuses… At least I… I wanted to win as much as you. So I wanted to win [Blue and White Thunder] and show it to you.”

I’m a better wizard than you.

Our noble faction will achieve achievements as great as the [Golden Witch].

“… ”

Freya was embarrassed by the fact that the endless arrows of inferiority were aimed at her and not at the strongest in Academy City.

“… Well, I just… Well, I’m just an ugly student.”

The wise man of ignorance.

A commoner who came rolling in.

Even if he had awakened [Unique Aether], wasn’t he just that kind of [fate]? No matter how insignificant Frau is as a magician, he outshines her, who is clearly the head of the noble faction…

Well, I couldn’t agree more.

‘It was another student who truly inherited the first grimoire and the magic left behind by the [Golden Witch]… ‘

Contrary to Freya’s thoughts.

Frau spoke in a hollow voice that seemed like it would break.

“Me too… Like you… I wanted to become a person who goes through the unknown darkness alone… !”

“… ”

“Now… For me, [fate] is also… No honor or anything… !”

“… ”

“Then… Now all I have left is… !”

“… ”

Frau raised his wand and aimed it at Freya.

“… ”

Frau’s final, irrational vent.

Freya had no energy left to avoid it, so she just quietly accepted her fate. There was nothing I could do with my body that felt like I was about to pass out at any moment.

‘this… Is it my [fate]? Well, I did too many inappropriate things yesterday and today.’

In the slowly darkening field of vision.

Freya said a final prayer to her juniors in her mind.

‘Orange Ears, Mila, and everyone else…’ Keep going. Don’t be afraid of what you don’t know like I am.’

Collect the last ether.

The moment the dagger was about to be fired towards Freya’s neck…

I heard the sound of arrows flying.

Shuuuuk──!!

The scream came from the other side.

“… !”

A dark green ether arrow was stuck at Frau’s feet.

“Keuuuu… ?!”

Frau was trapped in the vines extending from the green ether arrow and was unable to move. She struggled for a while, but soon fell limp, as if she had lost all energy.

“Ha and… ! What kind of mess is this!”

A tall elf girl approached from a distance. She spoke in a voice as elegant as a jade ball rolling.

“The spirit of the sword was annoyed, so it came out quickly while plowing the field, and the golden street was devastated… ! Why are you guys fighting with your nose bleeding in front of the World Tree… ? I don’t understand… If you liked working that hard, why didn’t you come to my school and dig up potatoes?”

“… ”

Freya looked ahead and called out the name of the girl holding the bow in a trembling voice.

“… [Great Palace of Deep Green], Anna.”

“Yes, yes.”

[Dark Green’s Great Palace], Anna.

An elf student with dazzlingly beautiful blonde hair flowing in a single strand. She was holding a bow as big as her height. And he was wearing skinny pants and a loose shirt, as if he had been working in the fields.

The strongest student of scratched his head and said.

“So what’s going on? Why did you create such a mess under the World Tree? What is that big snake head? I have to go plowing the field again, so tell me quickly.”

“Three, world tree… ”

“… Huh?”

Freya spoke as her consciousness slowly darkened.

“Se, the World Tree is just a big tree… Why do white ears use honorifics? Hang, I always didn’t understand… ”

“No, this crazy bitch is crazy──!!!”

Freya used up all her energy, so she fainted on the spot.

*

Above the remains of the ‘snake’ that is slowly disappearing.

A scene where all enemies disappeared in a huge white lightning.

Hilde and I were quietly holding hands and watching the sunset over Academy City. I feel a faint throbbing pulsation in the warm palms of my hands.

“… ”

“… ”

The scenery of the city we protected was spread out below. but… As heartbreaking as the scenery was, it was easy to see the traces of destruction caused by .

“… ”

“… ”

There is definitely a lot of work to be done,

There was a lot to prepare for in the future.

but…

I wanted to reflect on what I had learned in the minds that were once connected.

Holding hands.

A state beyond zero.

A moment that touched my heart and soul.

Emotions that passed through our hearts.

“… ”

“… ”

I opened my mouth cautiously. It felt like the hands I was holding were shaking as my lips opened… It’s probably not because of my mood.

“… At that time.”

“… ”

“You said there was something you wanted to say─☆”

“Yeah, that’s… ”

Hilde nodded and tried to say it without hesitation. The warmth in her eyes proved what I was expecting.

but.

I stopped Hilde from speaking.

“… Just a moment.”

“… Lala?”

Hilde looked at me with puzzled eyes.

Probably the feeling I felt the moment we connected… Since he was vaguely aware of it, he probably thought there was nothing to worry about.

but… Even so.

I just confirmed my feelings and didn’t want to lean on her. I didn’t want to make a hasty decision about my precious feelings.

The loving consideration of a girl who cares about a friend.

The last pride of a man who loved a woman.

A complicated mind where everything is mixed up.

therefore…

“Love me… To you, I will tell you my whole story.”

“… Lala?”

“My shaken emotions, the things I watched, and the secrets I didn’t tell others… I’ll tell you everything.”

“… ”

“After hearing them all… If you have the confidence to say it again, can you tell me?─☆”

“… Yes.”

Hilde said, still flashing a dazzling smile. somehow… It seemed like there was only one confidence contained in that smile.

“Of course. I am… Forever.”

I will wait for you.

“… ”

…

Where on earth did this confidence come from?

Past life and present life, somewhere… Have you ever been loved like this?

Making this girl wait even longer… Is this really true?

Numerous thoughts passed through my mind.

“… ”

What I can do is… Just a promise.

I said while holding Hilde’s hand.

“Must… certainly… I will love you.”

“… huh. I’ll wait.”

“Must… I will become a person who can get to where you are.”

“Already… That’s it.”

I shook my head.

“Not yet… Not yet.”

“… ”

And I gave the friendliest expression I could give to the girl who waited for me.

I turned to a girl who was a little taller than me, lifted my heel slightly, and kissed her cheek.

Side─

“… Hehe, you waited for me… To my beloved Hilde, 10 points for the store… ☆”

“… ”

Rumbling──

A thunderbolt that somehow sounds faint.

I try to look ahead again…

“No.”

“Huh?”

“Not enough.”

Hilde grabbed my cheek and pressed her face against me.

“… !”

What you see is a silver wave.

What I feel is the softness of my lips.

Hilde became a silver wave and seeped into me.

“… ”

“… ”

Clumsy hand gestures.

Hardness of teeth.

The warmth of cheeks touching…

“… ”

“… ”

I quietly held Hilde’s back.

We were in the silver waves of the setting sun…

『We get along well.』

A golden cat was looking at us.

We rushed away and screamed.

“Ugh?!”

“Agogo─☆”