The deck of the fortress falling.

　As I fell, I didn't have the strength to get up, so I just watched it all go down.

'We've won, haven't we?'

　If you look at Luxion, it was pretty battered, protecting me.

　The surface is full of dents and scratches, and the red lens is cracked.

''-- Yes. But I just pushed it too far. The main body also shot the main gun and is sinking again.''

　I've forced Luxion to do a lot of work.

'I see. I'm sorry--Hoho.

　While doing so, the effects of the enhancement drug seemed to have worn off.

　My body suddenly became painful.

''Master!　Neutralizer--?!''

　Luxion, who saw that the backpack had fallen from my body, immediately flew off to find the medicine.

　When I approached the fallen backpack, the thorns had pierced it and spilled the neutralizing agent from the backpack.

''Neutralizer. The master's neutralizing agent!　--Masseter.

　Luxion's baby machine may have reached its limit, but it has fallen to the floor.

　Even so, it is still trying to collect the neutralizing agent.

"Master's Neutralizer. The master will die - without it, the master's life is at stake.

　It sounds as if she's crying.

　Seeing such a figure, I call Luxion.

"It's--it's enough. Come -- come here -- come here.

　Luxion, who can no longer even float, rolls over and comes to me.

　Then it hit my right hand and stopped.

　It pierced my right chest.

　There was too much blood flowing, and my body was a wreck.

　No more neutralizing agents would save me.

　That should be understood by Luxion.

''I wonder what happened to Marie?　Ange, Libya-- they're safe, right?　What about Noel?　And then--and then--

"Master, please don't speak again. Help is on the way, and I will help you. Then I will help you. I will regenerate your body. You will live at all costs.

　He says teasingly.

'This isn't your usual you. You ought to have a better tongue. --You're not going to get me out of this one. You know what I mean.　You won't get there in time.

　The time limit is approaching before you can hold on to your life.

'Oh, but - is a second life better than the first?　Before, I fell down the stairs. Then I was reincarnated in this world--

　I cough and Luxion speaks to me.

'Do you regret this?'

How--?　That was-- that was pretty fun, wasn't it?　It would bother me if you asked me to do the same thing again.

　I'm confident that if you asked me to loop it, I'd refuse at all costs.

　But it seems like a bit of a waste of time.

　I'm tempted to start over, but surely it's best to end it here?

　Liquid was spilling out of Luxion's lens.

　You look like you're really crying.

　Luxion is talking to me.

'Master, if - if we can meet again. If we can meet again. Will you come for me again?'

　I was about to ask him what was suddenly wrong, but I couldn't find my voice.

'Also, the Master reincarnated - will you come for me in the same situation?　I won't fail this time. I'll make the master happy, I promise.

　Redo?　Reincarnation-- not reincarnation, you know, like a loop or something like that.

　I'm talking about going back to the beginning-- back to the beginning.

　I don't know... Are you saying that we're all thinking the same thing?

　Then the answer is obvious.

Absolutely not.

　When Luxion hears this, he makes it look like he's depressed.

　So I'll tell you why.

'Because I don't know if I'm going to succeed in picking you up -- again. -- if there's a do-over, you'll come for me this time.

　I had a great adventure out of character to get Luxion.

　How many times had I almost died in that little boat?

　I don't think I'll succeed in doing it again.

　Then I'd like Luxion to come and get me.

　Perhaps you can help me before Zola sells me out.

''--If my master reincarnates again, will you be my master again?

Oh, when you find me... when you find me.

　I was at my limit.

　My eyes were blurry, I couldn't see anything.

I will find the master. I will find the master. I will return for him.

I'm counting on you.

　As I was feeling faint, a green aircraft landed near us.

'We've found it!　You're still alive, aren't you, Leon-kun!

　It looks like Jirku is the one who came running in.

What, why are you?

　Zilk came down from his armor and was surprised to see me, but he quickly gave me first aid.

''The rest of you have come to save Marie-san, you know.

Hey, so are you.

　You go to Marie, I wanted to tell you that.

　But I couldn't find my voice.

　Zilk seemed to understand what he wanted to say.

''Your Highnesses will definitely help Marier-san. Besides, it would be better for you to help your brother-in-law, because Marier-san will have a better opinion of you.''

　He's shrewd.

　I laugh at him, and Zilk gets a serious look on his face.

'So, please don't die. For my sake - Marie-san's. No, for the sake of all of you, I don't want you to die.''

　You're a crazy son of a b*tc*.

Don't--don't--don't say--

　I felt the back of my right hand warm as I was about to lose consciousness.

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　The sound of the waves could be heard.

　When Marie woke up, she was lying on a rubber boat.

　She was covered with a festive happi coat as a blanket.

　And Julius, Brad, Greg, and Chris were looking at Marie in the light of the setting sun, looking like they were about to cry.

'Guys?'

　Julius hugs Marie up and he yells at her.

'Why did you do something so dangerous!

Julius.

　Julius hugs Marie.

'I'm glad. I'm so glad. --I'm so glad you're okay.

　Brad is crying.

'If Marie dies, we won't be able to live with ourselves!

　Greg sniffed.

'You need to rely on us more, Marie!　You're just like Leon, you try too hard by yourself when it matters!

　Chris took off his glasses and covered his eyes with his hands.

'But I'm glad Marie is safe.

　Seeing the four of them crying, Marie looks up at the sky and huffs.

'Hey, hey, where's my brother?　And then what happened to Zilk and the others!

　As Julius was about to open his mouth, an airship floating in the sea approached him.

　It was the airship of the Baldfart family.

　Nix waved his hand on the deck.

'Are you guys safe!'

　On its deck, he could see the young tree of the Holy Tree.

　The armor of Zilk could also be seen.

　As Marie tried to get up, Julius held her in his arms.

'Zilk is safe. Those who escaped are still alive. But Rion--'

　Hearing that, Marie had a bad feeling about it.

''--Brother!

◇

　The Baldfart family airship, which had fallen and was no longer able to fly, was saving lives.

　Nix was in command of it.

　He floated the safe airship and put people on it.

　On the deck were Vince and Balcus, covered in bandages.

　They sat side by side, watching Nix as he gave instructions to those around him.

'--You have a good son,'

　When Vince said this, Balcus looked embarrassed.

　Barkas, who had received his allowance but couldn't move, looked at his eldest son from his spot.

　The second son, who was carried in, is also worried, but he can't move himself, so he wishes him well from this place.

'If she's here, we'll be safe, too.' --they're too good for me. 'And Nix, and Leon, too. Isn't the Duke's son worthy too?

　Vince looked up at the sky.

　The Redgrave family airship was floating there, and they seemed to be gathering the safe airships around them.

'They'll be fine now without me. It's going to be quicker than I thought to hand over the headship to that boy.''

　He looked relieved, but Vince looked a little sad.

　Barcus looks down.

''I'd like to give it away quickly, though.

　Vince laughs.

'Does the Baron want to go on an easy retreat?　You look like a father and son.

　Barkas looks troubled.

　Seeing this, Vince apologized.

'I'm sorry,'

No, I'm sure she's fine. She's survived against all odds, you know. But even so, ever since I went on my adventure at fifteen, Rion has never ceased to amaze me.

　It all started when he was fifteen years old and searched an untamed dungeon, where he discovered treasures and lost items.

　Rion is having a very intense time.

'The next thing you know, he's standing alongside me and quickly overtaking me - he's a topsy-turvy guy now. As a parent, you're either too snooty or too incomprehensible.

　He has become unreachable.

　Balcus is both proud of - and worried about - such a son.

　Vince looks up at the sky and sees the duke's airship coming down.

　Together, the floating island had come down too.

'A new era is coming. As a rotor, I have nothing to worry about anymore. Maybe I'll take an easy retreat too.

　Vince laughed that their time was over, and Vince told him one dream.

'Fine. But I have one regret before that.

Remorse?

'I've been so busy living that I haven't been a contented adventurer. I want to do something like my son, even if it's not a great adventure.

　Vince laughs.

'That's nice,'

'Well, we have to find Nix's wife first. This one is our biggest problem.

You'll find out soon enough.

This one is difficult.

　Then the man who had been listening to the conversation spoke to Vince and Barkas.

''You have something interesting to say, my lord.

　Looking at the other party, Vince immediately recognized who it was.

'The Rosebrade family?'

Who is this?

　I didn't know Barkas, so I asked Vince honestly.

'It's the Earl of Roseblade,'

"What?　You're the Count!　I'm terribly sorry about this.

　The Count laughed at Barkas, who was surprised.

'You saved me from being shot down. 'Sir, please don't be sincere.'

　The Count looks at Nix, who is giving orders on deck.

'--you have a very good son indeed. What do you think?　I have a daughter.

　Unbeknownst to Nix, there was talk of an engagement.

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"Medical pods, now!

　On board the Baltfart family's ship.

　That's where all sorts of equipment is being brought in.

　The robots were moving around under the direction of Clairé, putting the brought in Rion into the pods and starting to treat him in a great hurry.

　Noel was talking to Rion.

'Wake up!　Hey, Leon!

　Humelia pulls Noel away from the pod.

'Noel, you need to let him rest now.

　Kyle and Kara were headed that way with Zirk when they heard that Marie was safe.

　Angel and Livia are being treated in another room.

　Creare looks at Luxion's child machine that is in tatters.

'You're not working, what's wrong with you?　You don't know anything about the situation!''

　I don't even know what happened to the Luxion itself.

　Is it still stuck in the ground?　Or is he okay?

　If it's safe, I wanted you to bring me the medical pod I got from Ideal earlier.

　Creare looks at Leon.

　There were various devices attached to the naked Leon.

　The wide open right chest area was terrible.

　But even worse is the body of Leon, which has been ravaged by the enhancement drug.

''Even if we do the regeneration treatment, it's useless if the master dies like this. Besides, the equipment - Luxion, where is your body?

　Noel takes hold of Leon's hand.

"Rion, I won't forgive you if you die here!

　Rion had a medical pod device, and he had managed to keep his heart pumping.

　But he could die at any moment.

　Livia and Angel rush into the room, dressed in hospital gowns.

　As Noel gave up his place for them, Livia and Angier touched Rion's body.

''Rion-san!　Open your eyes, Mr. Leon!

You're an idiot. If you're dead, it won't mean anything!

　When Rion opened his eyes thinly, Livia and Angel - and everyone around him - smiled.

　But as soon as he closed his eyes - Rion took a slow breath.

　Shortly thereafter, the EKG continued to "beep" as Rion's heartbeat was cut off.

　Cleare said in frustration.

''--Master fool.''

　The people around her understood what it meant, and Noel collapsed to his knees and sat down on the spot.

　Humelia started to cry too.

　Livia cries expressionlessly, and Angel sits on Leon's body and cries.

'Don't leave me!　You promised me. I'll make you happy, I promise!

　There was a lot of noise outside the room as Angel hugged Rion and cried.

　Livia didn't care and silently touched her hand to Rion's face.

　And while spilling tears, she tries desperately to make a smile.

'Rion-san - I will never allow you to leave us. Please, please, please open your eyes. Please call me Livia again.

　Libya's tears fell on Leon's face.

　Leon didn't move.

　And it was Marie and the others who came noisily into the room.

''Brother!?''

　Marier rushed in and grabbed Rion's hand.

　He's already in cardiopulmonary arrest.

　Creare had also given up.

''He just passed away.''

　Marie almost cries when she hears those words, but she quickly wipes her tears away.

'Not yet. It's not too late!'

　Angier looked up.

'In time?　Oh, really?!

　Livia grabbed Marie's shoulder.

'Is there any way?'

　It hurt with a tremendous amount of force, and Marie pays it off with her hands.

'Don't lick my gaming knowledge!　--There's a kind of magic that only saints can use.

　Angier is surprised.

'Can you treat him from this condition?　I've never heard of it. Cleare has given up on it, too!

　Clairé agrees with Angier.

''Right. I don't think even the magic of this world can help.''

　But Marie seems to know something about it.

'Don't worry. "Don't worry, I'll bring my brother back to you. But I can't bring my brother back once his soul is gone. I'd like to use something to hold him together, but I don't have the tools here. Anyway, we have to hurry.

　Noel clings to Marie.

'Marich!　Tell me anything you want!　What kind of tool do you need?

What do we need to hold the soul together? I'm sure Claire can take care of the body, but there's nothing we can do if the soul is separated.

　Then, the back of Rion's right hand begins to glow strongly.

　The electrocardiogram also begins to revive, albeit slightly.

　When everyone opened their eyes, the emblem of the Guardian of the Holy Tree shines strongly on the back of Rion's right hand.