''I think I've said it before, but the method I propose is simple. To make Yotaki a vessel that can adapt to the star (...) 'demonic poisoning' at once - oh, now it's called 'the one that steals the reason for the stars', right?　Anyway, you have to complete it. In other words, I'm going to keep gathering the power of this world and keep raising it to the 《level》.

　We gather in the tower where we study and practice our usual "spellcraft" - or rather, in the building that is now huge enough to be called a castle - and listen to Sis sister's story.

　Now, in the great hall, there are three of us, myself, my master and my Sith sister.
　A large number of books, containing the results of our research to date, were scattered around it. We stayed up all night to read through them in order to take over the treatment from Master Di Prakra. Based on those information, the Sith sister continued her forceful speech.

'It seems that Di Prakra was planning to create only one ideal 'one that steals the reason of the stars' after generations of research, but since ...... those days, I was against it. Because there's never going to be enough time for us forever, is there?　I don't see how it can get any worse, like the current Yangtaki!　Then we should have always taken the shortest path!

　The Sis sister is noticeable for her pure and innocent child-like behavior, but that's why she often gets to the heart of things.

　When you are wise enough to see the future, you tend to procrastinate when you still have time to do so. Like me and Master Diprakra now.

The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that you can't get rid of all of these things." ...... No, in the process, Yangtaki should get a body that can leapfrog all of the diseases. Because that's what it means to get 'everything'.

　And unlike the cunning me and Lady Diprakra, Sis sister can't hide anything.
　Anyone can easily read the other purpose behind those words. Seeing the eyes of the master next to me grow steely, I ask before the conversation becomes sulky.

''Sister Sis, I have a question ....... That sounds like you're going to make Sister Yotaki take on the 'everything' in this world ......
Yeah, I suppose. I'd like that to happen, and when it does, I recommend it. ...... But I won't force you to do so. If the disease is cured while collecting magic power, you can stop the [Level Up] at that point. Even if for some reason you become 'the one who steals the reason of the stars', I won't even ask you to definitely take the place of the Lord.

　If it's the character of a sissy sister, she'll say, "You're right!　Hurray for being cured of an illness and also being a cornerstone for the world! I thought he would answer immediately, but he didn't.

　She very gently lowered her eyes and quietly shook her head.
　Her gesture definitely showed the fraternal love she had for her sister Youtaki. The master next to her opened his eyes and was truly surprised.

''Really (really)?　Sis sister is a mess when it comes to the world. If Yangtaki Sis becomes the 'one who steals the star's truth', she's likely to say that there's no one else she can be, so she should sacrifice for the world.
...... Who else could it be?　That's not true, Tiara!　It doesn't matter how many "star-star-stealers" you have!　I'm sure the Lord would be happy to have so many to choose from!　Hmmm.
''What? How many people can make 'The One Who Stole the Star's Reason' ......?

　Could a being be born that easily to rule the world with a plop?
　I had the image that there was only one 'one who steals the reason for the stars' in the world, but apparently the expert apostle was different.

''In the end, there will be one person who will bear the 'all'. But don't you think it's possible to make as many candidates as you want?　Because there's more than enough magic in this world!

　While living in a world of dark clouds full of despair, only Sister Sis saw hope in her life.

　That positive mindset is something that I and my mentor probably don't have. She may be lacking in many areas as a person, but instead she has many things that we don't have.

''I believe that my allies and Tiara can also become 'The One Who Steals the Star's Reason' one day. So if you don't want to sacrifice Yotaki, then maybe one of you should be the 'replacement'?

　At the end of that hope, I declared that my mentor and I, lined up here, were also candidates.
　It wasn't easy to believe that, but Sister Sis took our hands one by one and encouraged us.

'You guys are really special,' she said. Because you're the best friends I've ever chosen - not, you're the best allies and 'saints'!　If you guys get serious about it, nothing is impossible. ...... Yes, I believe it!

　That overly straightforward favor makes me and my master's faces redden.
　She has no backhandedness.
　It's just that--.

So you can trust me too. Yangtaki will be cured for sure. I will always be there to check on his condition. If you don't want anything to go wrong, I'll do my best to keep this Apostle Sith from going crazy--

　It moves us all.
　Slowly the Master nodded, though he hadn't yet shaken off his anxiety and hesitation.

''Sis, I believe you ....... I know from your explanation now that you're thinking about me and Yotaki in your own way.
It's nothing!　No, it's not!　The world and the Lord will always come first for me!　I don't think for a minute that you should be a little nicer to your allies just because you had a fight with them!

　Apparently, the arguing with the master up to today has affected the merciful treatment of the Sith sister this time.
　Her overly honest growth and guts remind me of her true age - she's only about ten years old and a bit.

　Master seems to have had a similar impression, and smilingly nodded at Sis sister's words.

''Yeah, you're right, ....... I truly believe that you're right this time. We were the ones who took it easy, ....... The goal we set up had to be as high as you .......
'I believe it too. Master and I have a tendency to be too cautious. I'm starting to feel like I'm just fine with my Sis sister.

　As usual, I agreed with my mentor.
　Hearing those two replies, the Sith sister laughed a little tearfully.

''Tozen!　You should have let me handle this from the beginning!　I guess I realized that too late!

　This was the moment of the beginning of the Apostle Sith's plan.

　The plan was simple.
　It was not to uncover the cause of the disease, but only to continue strengthening Sister Yotaki's body.

　It was too forceful and chaotic, but it was enough of a plan to make Master believe that he was right.
　After all, at the root of Master's plan was his absolute trust in Sister Youtaki. I believe it is better to leave all the power to my sister herself than for others to do something unnecessary.

　I was the only one who was against this plan.
　Although I am not directly harmed by it, I can only feel uneasy about strengthening my rival Youtaki sister. However, I knew that if I opposed it here, it would result in a future where "a new 'adventure' would begin with only our friends, excluding Tiara, who opposed the trip to gather magic power.

　My master's "adventure" is going on beyond my reach.
　This is a defeat for me, comparable to having my favorite book taken away.
　What's more, I didn't want to take my eyes off my sister Yotaki, who was being strengthened.

　When the conversation had been decided without me being able to speak out against it, Master walked out of the great hall when he called for Yotaki to come.

　I did not follow behind him.
　I cautiously stare at the remaining Sith sister from afar.

'--Hmmm. Yes, Diprakra and I are different ....... From the beginning, I was right. Not Diprakra, but this Sis. And yet, everyone praises the cowardly and cowardly diplakra only ....... The truth is, I was right--

　I couldn't take my eyes off of not only Yangtaki sister, but also Sis sister.
　I, as a pawn, couldn't help but move away from everyone else.

　-- and after this day, Sith sister's plan rapidly progressed.

　First, the usual work of rescuing people suffering from illnesses in various places was performed not with spellcraft 《level up》 but with a stone that sucks magic power. He repeatedly carried the magic-powered stone, which had accumulated magical power, to his sister Youtaki's hospital room to repeatedly "level up" with the intention of strengthening her body.

　The results were immediate.
　In just about a month, Sister Youtaki's condition was on the mend.
　The disease that Master Di Prakra had been leveraging so much was solved by the simple plan that Sister Sith had come up with.

　The master was impressed by the surprisingly strong results.
　On the day sister Yangtaki was able to move again, Master hugged his sister as she sat on the bed and shed a thin tear.

''-- Thank God!　I wasn't wrong on this one: ......!　Ah, you-taki ......!
'I'm sorry, brother. I'm sorry for worrying you again. ...... I'm sorry for being a really weak sister.

　At that moment, sister Yotaki's gaze, who was in her master's arms, turned to me. Immediately I almost braced myself, but the words that followed released the tension.

''Both Sis and Tiara ......, thank you so much .......

　Our heads are bowed to those of us who have been helping to gather magic power for the past month or so. To that, the Sith sister quickly replies with her heart.

''Yes, tozen!　There's still a lot of things I want Yotaki to do for you, I would never allow you to die here!
''Uh, yeah. It's between me and Yotaki's sister. This much is only natural!''

　And I continue to watch sister Yotaki's expression as I continue to follow suit.

　Honestly, I thought that the worsening of my illness this time was a stepping stone to hunt me down and kill me.
　I had a feeling that some kind of catastrophic accident in the middle of this plan would put me in the worst predicament ever. ...... It has already been two full years since Sister Yotaki uttered the words "the beginning of the real final chapter that is not a one-sided effort".

　It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on a new one.
　Is all that bullish dialogue a stalling bluff?

　I was doing so well now that such thoughts came to mind.

　The "curse" that has been haunting me for a long time, but I am no longer weak enough to die from a hole in my organs. The blood power that I inherited from the late Helmina has been forged to a numerical value of 2.00, and it's able to repair even fatal wounds.

　There is plenty of magical power to do this.
　It's partly because I've grown, but more importantly, I have a large amount of magic in the Rufbringer.
　Ever since I wore this on my hip, I've been stealing magic power from many different sources. It's a good thing that you're not going to be able to find out what's going on.

　-- In other words, no matter how hard the 'curse' tries to kill me, the existence that causes me to die by accident is itself becoming less and less.

　If this isn't going well, what do you call it going well?
　The strategy of growing up while escaping is a bonanza.
　That horrible 'curse' can be treated as a trivial matter, and I've accumulated a magical power that is as strong as those who steal 'reason'.

　With that smooth development, my anxiety naturally fades.
　Then, a few days after Sister Youtaki was able to move, Master and Sister Sis talked about the future in the usual large hall.

''--Yeah, yes. You're getting pretty good. Yangtaki's "Magic Power Transformation (Level Up)" seems to be going well. ''Alliance.''
No, not yet. You're not perfect. It's not enough.

　In response to the word "well", Master shook his head.
　The current Youtaki sister was only writing off the deterioration, but not a complete cure.
　Having caused his sister pain once by carelessness, Master is determined not to repeat the same thing.

　As per Sis sister's original policy, they will not take it easy and will move on to the next and the next.

...... I understand.
'Sith, let's go north. We need to get more of them.

　The southern countries have less magic power to gather because Master and I went around bailing them out.
　Therefore, our next destination was decided to be the northern lands.

　-- Thus, as seen in the skill 'Reading', the four of us will begin our journey with sister Yotaki.

　This last "adventure" was the culmination of my life, I believe later on.
　After all, at my age, there are not many people who can compete with me anymore.
　Because I had been aiming at Sister Yangtaki for so long, I had become too strong. If you've been using the Rufu Bringer worn on your waist, you would have been able to defeat the "reason stealers" from all over the world.

　Even though she and Yangtaki sister have been pushing each other as masters under the surface, they are used to each other's mastery under the surface - rather, thanks to that stimulus (spice), I thought the 'adventure' became even more enjoyable.

　A little bit of danger, a big world I've never seen before, and the best 'adventure' I've ever had with my favorite friends - that's what I thought.

"New Year Five.

　-- This year's 'adventure' was the best ever.

　Looking at Master and Sis sister saving people in various places, together with Yotaki sister in the back, they would say to each other, "Quicksilver, Master..." and "Totally my brother is .......
　It was as if they were arguing about their impressions of a single book, and it was a pleasure that they didn't have on their trip together.

　And at the end of that adventure, we ended up in the farthest reaches of the 'Northern League', the country of Viisia.
　There, for the first time, we were able to see The One Who Stole the Wind's Truth from a distance.

　She was more sublime and noble than the rumor of the Mad King, but there was no doubt that she had a crack in her heart. Master was worried about this, but in the end, he backed off for safety reasons.

　If Master had come to the north alone, he would have definitely tried to help her, even though they were in the middle of hostile territory.
　However, thanks to my master's professional maneuvering (control) and my sister Yotaki, the last page of the North's "Adventure" closes with a very peaceful conclusion.

"Kanami's group headed north, and if there were people suffering from illnesses along the way, they were rescued without discrimination, even if they were 'demons'. Quietly, Kanami and the others thought they were 'adventuring', but little by little, the name of the 'Founder Kanami', the creator of the 'magic arts', began to spread in the north. The 'savior' of the north may have been the 'Lord' who controls it, but the world begins to hear that the 'savior' who transcends the barriers of the nations is the 'Founder Kanami' -

　When that journey was over, we had completely achieved our original goal.

　After gathering magic power to collect it, Sister Yangtaki had reached a higher level than anyone else.
　That meant that she had obtained a body that was stronger than anyone else's.

　By the time it seemed that the symptoms of the illness that had been tormenting Sister Youtaki for so long were only faintly lingering, we had safely made it back to Hoozuya's.

　The plan was not only going well, it was perfect.
　My fight was not only going well, but it was going perfectly, too.

　The amount of power that had been secretly built up in the Rufbringer is now a frightening amount to measure. The resistance from that ample magical power has enough output to drag all of Sister Youtaki's 'threads' around in reverse.
　I thought that if they had come this far, they were already enough to be on par with Youtaki's sister.
　We haven't yet performed the answer match after the example 'adventure', but I've already won the example 'duel' nine times out of ten.

"In the end, Aikawa Uzumi's 'curse' exceeded Aikawa Uzumi's intentions, and no one died. The issue of the 'Curse' of the 'The One Who Steals the Reason of Dimension' was settled as Tiara Huzu Yards, who became stronger than anyone else, continued to carry it on her back. And sister Yotaki, who saw my appearance, finally admitted that we were 'equals'. This is how far the 'adventure' of the three of us, Aikawa Yotaki, who overcame the illness, me, who overcame the 'curse', and my teacher, who added my teacher to it, will continue--

　When the skill "Reading" almost caught such a last page -
　The incident will happen.

"New Year Six.

　It was a rainy day just after the start of the new year.

　That night, my sister Yotaki crossed the 'border'.
　It was the line that separated the "human" and "monster". To put it into numbers, this is the moment when Youtaki's level reached 30. I was so close to winning the "duel" that I was caught off guard, so I didn't realize it until later.

''----?''

　I jumped out of bed when I felt an unusual magical surge in my sleep.
　Then I immediately ran around the Hoozeyards' castle. I tried to borrow my master's 'dimensional power', but there was no one in the bedroom. Next, I headed to my sister Yotaki's room, but it was empty too.

''...... Eh?''

　I felt my fading anxiety swell to its maximum here.
　My body was moving before the 'thread' pulled me.

　I ran with an unpleasant feeling and came to the great hall where we all always practiced 'spellcraft' together.
　By the time we got there, it was all over.

　Sister Sis and Master were facing each other with a grim expression.
　Their quarrel was a scene I had seen here several times before. However, the air on this day was frozen in comparison to the fights they had repeated until today.

　What determines that it is different from the past is the one 'monster' that my master is holding in his arms.
　Although it is close to a humanoid 'Fiend', it is not the same thing. First of all, its skin is dyed black and is lined with dragon-like scales. The number of fingers and toes on its hands and feet is also different from humans. The body of the "monster" was covered in frost from the "power of ice" and a sword was stuck into its chest.
　When I confirm that much, I know that the 'monster' is Aikawa Yotaki.

　Master, who held the corpse of sister Yotaki in his arms, grabbed the sword in his hand and shouted.

''--Ah, ah, ah, ah!　How dare you fool me!　Sis!

　I am stunned by the sight.

'What ......?'

　What, what ......?
　This 'ending' is available at ......?

　And my skill 'reading' - works as if it was to explain this situation to me at this time.

"After transforming too much magic power, Aikawa Yotaki has finally crossed the 'boundary'. From a 'person' to a 'monster', Aikawa Yotaki turned from a 'person' to a 'monster', and even his spirit was distorted. Everything was broken, as if a chapped vessel was shattered by the weight of the water it was filled with. Realizing everything, Aikawa Yotaki released all of his 'ice power' and froze himself. Even if he becomes a 'monster', he wishes to die as a 'human' to his brother Aikawa Uzumi - his heart is pierced.

　Sister Yotaki became a 'monster' ......?
　What do you mean, "pierced in the heart" means he's dead?

　No, I'm not dead. Not only that.
　If she were dead, there wouldn't be so many 'threads' swirling around the example.
　I don't know why, but even in that state, Yotaki's sister is still alive.

　However, the only person who can determine that - right now is me.

''----!

　When I came to that point, a chill I hadn't felt in a long time ran down my spine.

　I hurriedly turned around.
　I'm going to be able to see the collector of the "curse" - the "slice".

　The will that lurks behind the slice is even more confused than I am.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this as well.
　A chill swells up down my spine when I see that.

　--Uncomfortable.

　The world (that) was ridiculed for not even understanding people's feelings, but what is it that makes people alive? Do we have a philosophical answer to this question?
　Undoubtedly, the world (it) only perceives human life in terms of 'life as a living organism' only.
　If that is the case, the world, which has decided that it cannot collect the "price" from the heartless Youtaki sister, will next aim at--

''Sister Yotaki! ......!

　At this time, I understand the aim of Sister Yotaki.

　The main premise of my escape from the curse until today is that Yotaki sister and I have been sharing the "price".
　That balance, similar to the building blocks, has now been completely shattered.

　The gaze of the 'slice' that had been lost is slowly turning to me.
　It was instinctively similar to a beast biting into the nearest prey. The 'slit' that only I can see is growing as if it were opening my eyes. As if trying to swallow me up, everywhere and nowhere, it becomes bigger -

'Hah, hah, hah, hah--!

　Instantly, I began to feel short of breath.
　I also feel a sudden deterioration in my physical condition.

　An unprecedented 'curse' is pressing down on my entire body.
　As soon as I could, I tried to resist it by removing the strength from the "Rufbringer" at my waist. However, the abnormal weakness that haunts me cannot be wiped out at all.

　Compared to five years ago, I've grown up.
　However, the 'curse' was even more bloated than that.

　At that time, Tida, the one who steals the truth of the darkness, used money as a metaphor for the "curse".
　I was caught by that, and the word 'interest' came to mind.

　I've been putting off paying for it for some time now, so the additional amount was added to my bill, and now I'm being asked to pay for it. It's not to be shared with Yotaki's sister, but to be paid by just me alone.

　Tasteless.
　Tasteless, tasteless, tasteless--!

　Without a doubt, this is the best solution for winning a 'duel'.
　If you're going to 'duel' each other to death, you can stop yourself from living (・・・・・・・・) until your opponent dies - just stop yourself from living (・・・・・・).
　That's also the best way to accumulate enough interest to ensure that you can kill your stronger opponent, and then take advantage of the opportunity to let your guard down that things are going well, all at once--!

　Such a simple and clear winning method was carried out by Sister Yotaki.
　Would you normally do that?
　Oh, Yotaki sister will do it.
　As soon as I answered that on my own, I hurriedly let my skill "reading" predict the future.
　There's no time to be selective or controlling. I read the future in a very chaotic way.

'Hey, what's this ......!

　First, I could see a great war starting in the North and the South.
　It's not a battle to push the boundaries of the country like we've seen in the past.
　It's a competition for survival between "men" and "demons" that has thrown away all national interests and calculations. More than anything else, the problem is that at the center of this battle, the Founder Kanami, who has thrown away everything, past and future, is standing there as a monster.

　There is no denying it.
　As if to confirm this future, Master is shouting in front of me now.

''You said you'd be cured!　I trusted you!　Even though Yotaki believed what you said!
'In theory it was!　I was going to fix it too!　But it doesn't always work out for everything!　It was something I wouldn't have known unless I tried it!

　After losing her sister, Aikawa Uzumi's heart was crumbling, just like it had been six years ago during the Romis battle.
　Sister Sis couldn't bear the murderous intent directed at her by her beloved opposite s*x, and she was now on the verge of tears.

''Ally, you have to understand me too!　You have to understand me!　Yes, with a little bit of progress, we can all understand each other--
'Yeah, I know who you are!　I know you'll do anything to get what you want!　I know what I'm talking about!

　If this is the case, the master will resent everything in this world. The groundwork will be completed.
　As if to follow his own sister, Shi Shi Xiaobai sucks up the magical power leaking from his dead Yangtaki sister and replaces it with his own power with 《Level Up》.

''You've used us!　She used Yangtze waterfall as an experiment!　I'll never forgive you for that!

　At last, Master pointed the tip of the sword in his grip at his Sith sister.
　At that moment, a very weak, small voice leaks out.

'Oh, ah, ah, ......, no--'

　Her voice would not reach the enraged master.
　Sis sister, who was blotting out tears, muttered a few words while constructing her 'spellcasting'.

'...... Why can't you understand?'

　With that, the Sith sister unfurled her wings of light, which she only uses for emergencies.
　Giving up on the dialogue, she hurriedly ran to the window of the Great Hall.

　Her mentor tries to follow her, dazzled by the light.

'Let him go!
'Master, wait!　At this rate, Master will lose himself!　If you continue the transformation any longer, Master's body will be the same!

　Quickly, I stopped.
　I grabbed the hem of my master's clothes, which only my sister Sis could see, and shook my head desperately.

　But when Master heard my voice, he was rough.

''What about it!　Shut the f*ck up, Tiara!　You don't know what you're talking about!　It's none of your business!

　The first time I heard my master's words mixed with hostility, I felt a pain in my chest.
　I also felt the same tears go out just like my sister Sis. However, I am convinced that this is not my master's true intentions, because we have been on an 'adventure' together until today.

''Ka, it's not irrelevant!　I made it with you, too!　I'm my master's best student--!
"Ha, ha, ha, of course, I made it with you!　Hahahaha!　What do you mean, "level up"?　Status!　That's a laughingstock!　You guys inspired me to create The Conjuring, and here's what I ended up doing!　Such an 'ending'!　I feel like an idiot!　This was all in the palm of your hand, just as you wanted it to be!　After all, 'witchcraft' was a 'curse' and 'curse' was a 'curse'!

　At the same time, I knew that it was Master who was sadder than anyone else right now.
　Because I know the situation of the Aikawa siblings, I know that Master's pain is more serious than mine.

　-- Right now, Master is on the verge of losing the 'self' he found in this world.

　If this continues, Master will be destroyed in the same way as one day.

''But thanks to Master's idea of the 'conversion' technique, many people have been saved!　The master has become a hero - or rather, the 'savior' of the world!　That's not a curse!　I believe it's something more sacred!
'Haha, "The Saviour"?　Sacred?　Oh, yeah, I'm the 'savior'!　All in the name of the apostle!　Now we can gather all the magic in the sky in one place!　Good for you!　This is going to save the world!　Hahaha!　And (...)?　So (...)?　So what happens (・・・・・・・)!　Oh, good, good!　That's really good, you guys (・・・・・・)!　I'm not good!　The world is saved, and what do I get out of it?　I've come this far since I heard that Yotaki was going to be cured!　He killed himself, killed others, did things he didn't want to do, and here we are!　That's the reward!　You couldn't help what you didn't want to help, and you couldn't help what you wanted to help!　Don't be silly, don't be silly!

　Tattered tears began to spill out from under my master's mask.
　Just imagining the expression behind it makes the heat in my chest increase.

　--Ah, hot (...)

　The same feelings I had when I confessed my feelings to my master in Fania overflowed out of me.
　It's a genuine emotion that cannot be expressed in cold letters.

　That emotion appealed to him to stop his master's tears.
　He let his skill 'reading' run wild and the future was read out of control.

"--From here on out, it's just a story of a crazy man taking revenge. A man who goes around tricking and killing 'those who steal reason' and becomes stronger than anyone else through his magical power, and becomes a 'monster' just like his sister. In the midst of his dwindling consciousness, he sees the heroes who have gathered to slaughter the enemies of the world. There is no sign of Tiara, the girl he once shared the 'adventure' with--

　After killing those heroes, Master, who had lost his reasoning, would devour the entire world's magic power.

　That was not out of the purpose of 'making Master strong' that Sister Yangtaki told me about.
　If there was a way for only Sister Youtaki to revive and bring Master back to his senses after the creature died, then this would be too best move.

　Sure, the best move - but is this really the best move?
　Master broken and fixed, broken and fixed ......, so much sadness, suffering, crying ......, is Sister Yotaki okay with that kind of approach?

　I'm not fine with it.
　Unlike sister Yangtaki, I don't want to see a master like that.

　I swore in the first 'adventure'.
　I want to see the person I love smile.
　I want to make the person I love happy.
　If Master had such a sweet dream of 'everyone together', he wanted to make it come true with all his might--!

""Master, wait for me at ......."

　So, I perform.

　Instead of reading the next page with the skill 'reading', I improvise - and add to the current page.
　I felt hot (...) emotions being added directly to the numbers of the skill.

　If I had to name it, it would be the skill 'writing'.
　My string of letters overwrites the cold work written by my sister Yotaki.

''Wait for ......?　What?

　I'm going to mobilize all my book knowledge to write down Tiara Hoozeyers to keep this protagonist in line.

"'I'm going to change everything from now on: ....... I'll figure out all of the 'reason' and create a new law of magic power, so you can go to ....... I'll make ...... the 'magic' that will make everyone happy that we set out to do together. So, wait a little longer ....... I'm sure Yotaki sister will be too--

　When the master heard this, he was upset to see it. Because of the kindness in his roots, he couldn't brush away the hands of the girl who was teary-eyed and devotedly appealing to him.

"--I won't leave my master alone ......, never ......!　Just as my mentor saved me from one, I will save my mentor from one: ......!　I'll catch up with you over the years, even if it takes me thousands of years to do so: ......!
'　Why are you--!

　As I had planned, Master choked on his words, unable to argue with me.
　Then he starts to hit me like a child.

'Oh, shut up!　Shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up--!

　He didn't want to talk to me and tried to run away from the scene.
　Not to let that happen, I tried to grab the hem of my master's clothes again - and stiffened.

　The scent of death rising from Master's body stopped me.

　-- If I cling to my master here and now, I'm sure to die.

　The desperate Master is not in control of his power.
　Just like that 'The One Who Steals the Reason of the Earth' Lowen, there is a high possibility that he will kill someone with his excessive power.

　Even now, a 'slice' is staring at me from behind.
　No matter how insignificant the chance, it will not miss and will try to kill me.

　Unable to stop myself, I returned my outstretched hand and watched my master walk out the door.

　Then, just as I could no longer hear Master's curse muttering in the rain, an iron ceiling light (a chandelier) fell from above the hall.
　I scolded my weak body and avoided it as if I were falling down.

''----!　Hah, hah, hah, hah ......!

　The mass of iron shattered the floor of the great hall, scattering a large number of candles.
　I looked around at the parts of the chandelier and saw that it did not look dilapidated.
　It seems that by some misfortune, it had accidentally fallen on my weakened head.

　I'm promptly pestered to pay the 'curse' that has accumulated interest.
　This reminds me of six years ago.
　With the same feelings I had then, I take another step forward.

'I will survive ......!　If you don't survive, you won't be able to help your master. ......!

　I can't follow Master, but the conversation I just had should have driven a wedge between us.
　From now on, no matter what Master does, he will continue to be dragged down by my words, "Wait for me.

　Even if it's only for a short time, the future as I see it will change our destiny.

One day, for sure, I will see the last page of ......!　Sandwiched between Sister Yangtaki and Master, together they are ......!

　Even if this world is going to be destroyed, I will be the only one to survive.
　This time, I was made to do it by Sister Youtaki, but I won't change that initial intention.
　I turned backwards and tried to stare at the 'break' just as I did one day.
　But in the middle of it--


It's impossible (・・・・). No matter how long you wait, you will never see the last page of Aikawa Yotaki. --there is no such thing as that one.


　He was interrupted by a familiar young voice.
　With the voice, a boy emerges from the darkness of the hall.
　I am truly surprised by his appearance and words.

''What--?''

　It was an unexpected appearance.
　I call the boy's name as I run my hand over the sword at my waist.

''Le, Lady Legacy ......?　Are you here?

　A third apostle was hiding in this great hall.

　However, I don't know why I didn't notice his presence.
　If it was just me, or even just a moment ago, my master, who had the Power of Dimension, had breathed out, "I won't forgive the apostle".
　It would be impossible for me to scrape through my master's 《Dimension》 without an equal amount of power.

　Regacy-sama ignored my caution and doubts and continued to speak for himself.

''The 'one who steals the reason' is immortal. The only thing beyond that is your old age and death.

　I respond to my apostle partner who only speaks what he wants to say, with the least amount of politeness.

'That's ......, I've already noticed that ....... Even so, there is no such thing as endlessness. There is a limit to everything.

　I'm sure that they still think that the 《Level Up》 is keeping them young and youthful around their master, but I know that the "One who steals reason" is immortal.
　I was hypersensitive to height, and I'm confirming that sister Yangtaki's body hasn't grown at all in the first few years.

　However, in this age of mortality, immortality alone wouldn't be of much value. That opinion of mine is immediately rejected by Lady Legacy.

''Some existences have no limits. Among the 'reason-stealers', only you-taki is immortal, on top of being immortal.
'Immortal?　...... But I eradicated a family rumored to be immortal some time ago. It was then that I realized very strongly that there is no such thing as immortality.

　The bloodsucking species that had been misbehaving in the west had a near-immortal life force.
　But there were plenty of ways to attack them.
　I denied that as an example, but it was quickly denied again.

'They have a different dimension to the bloodsucking species,'
Different dimensions, you might say: ......

　I take a step back and look at Lady Legacy as I step back.
　It's because her appearance was clearly different.
　Not only the density of magic power she wore, but her appearance and language were too different from before.

...... Oh. Tiara, I'm sorry. This isn't the word of Apostle Legacie. It's just a message.

　Lady Legacy-sama sensed my apprehensions and only twisted her mouth in a sad manner.
　And then, more and more, he shouted out only what he wanted to say.

'I mean, after all, I didn't find me after all. ...... Funny, isn't it?　I always thought I had me. I wanted to think that I wasn't 'made up' like you. I was ......, but I wasn't. I was just insurance. When this happened, all I had to do was pack up the words and carry them around!　Oh, I didn't have a me to begin with!　Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha--!

　Very bitterly, Lady Legacy laughed loudly.
　His appearance was just like the other apostles, who looked like they were being played with by someone else.

　Legacy-sama laughed to the fullest, then turned his face down and muttered.

''My Lord (...) ....... Right now, as instructed, I've made contact with Tiara Fuzzyards. The 'deal' is also ready.

　He spoke to someone in a low voice that did not suit his small body.
　At the same time, he took out a single stone from its bosom.

　I thought it was similar to the ore that I used when I made my waist sword, the Luf Bringer. However, I can see that it is as if the purity of the stone is different from the one I know.

　The stone was clear enough to be admired, and the vast amount of 'techniques' carved within it was unusually complex, yet beating as vibrantly as a heart.

　At the moment when I thought it was as if I had trapped a single life inside the stone - the "magic formula" trapped inside the stone was released and spread out in the great hall.
　Characters are written on the floor, as if many invisible brushes are dancing. It was a text, but at the same time, a painting. In a circle, a huge magic circle with a dense concentration of 'magic formulas' is completed in front of you.

　In addition, the magic power in the surrounding area hardened and a door was created in the center of the magic circle.
　It was not made of wood or stone, but a heavy purple door (・・・・) that can only be called magical.

　It's a 'witchcraft' I've never seen before.
　While prioritizing my personal safety, I questioned the danger of that door.

'Le, Legacy-sama ......!　What the hell is this: ......
'The Lord wants to tell you everything. And on the heels of that message, he's going to cut off the world's gaze completely for once.
Turn off the Eyes of the World?

　I didn't understand what I was saying.
　Legacie-sama, who was as desperate as my master, was listening to me too much.

''The Lord's 'dimensional power' can do such things. Apparently, cutting off my gaze has always been my forte.
'No, it's not whether you're good at it or not, but the 'power of dimension' is the master's, ....... No, first of all, it's a person called that master, in plain English--
Sorry, it's just a message. --You're going to make a simple, albeit simple, deal to summon a gentile. I can do it now.

　My questions were never answered. On the contrary, they even threw the word "gentile summons" at me, and my confusion reached its maximum.

　Hence, I was a little late in noticing the cold air leaking through that purple doorway.

'Watch out. I heard that the other side used to be what you might call a stone world: ......

　I couldn't even swallow the meaning of the words that Lady Legacy was saying to me.
　But the cold air made my whole body as well as my spine shiver.

''--It's an icy world now.

　The purple door, nearly frozen by the cold air, makes a creaking sound.
　The path to the other world where Master and Sister Youtaki were born is now opening up.