Using this power, you can defeat the genie. But you...

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　Kingdom of Nanor
　Ray's Point of View

"...Nonsense!　Why do you have that power?

　As I used my magic to defeat the flying Vermilion Bird, a surprised voice came from beyond. Well, there's no wonder you're surprised. It's not a power that they could normally have.

''........Rei?''

　As I turn to look at Barron, I hear an anxious voice from below. I turn around and see Alexia looking up at me from below.

　Don't give me that anxious look. As I thought that, I smiled up at Alexia, patting her head and smiling at her, and for some reason, Alexia started to cry. I'm upset about that............but I somehow understand.

　Huh, if it were always the case, I would have to apologize to everyone without understanding, so why do I only understand at this time?

　Maybe Alexia has noticed too. It's the last time you'll ever see it.

'Divine Domain Magic, Spatial Discontinuity'

What!　You, you....

　Baron shouted something, but I ignored him and activated my magic. I moved Barron to another space, albeit temporarily. He'll be able to do the same, so he'll be back soon.

　I turn to Alexia and look at her. Alexia is crying like I've never seen her cry before.

'Alexia, there's something I need to tell you...'

'No!　I don't want to hear it!

　Alexia pulls away from me, covers her ears, closes her eyes and shakes her head. It's like she doesn't want it in her ears or in her eyes. But I have to talk. It's the last time I'll ever have to do it.

"Alexia, listen to me.

　I force myself to take Alexia's hand and pull her close. I hold Alexia in my arms and make sure she doesn't leave me anymore.

　Alexia flails noisily in my arms, but when I pat her back like I would a child, she calms down after a bit and stops flailing around.

'Alexia, my current state is called deification, it's temporary, but it allows me to use my abilities in the same way as the goddess Aster or the demon god Baron, the same power.'

....

　Alexia buries her face in my chest and doesn't say a word. But I keep going. Because what I'm about to tell you is the most important thing.

"And you know what? I am a human being, and if I want to obtain such a power, it comes at a certain price. If I use this power...

'No!　I don't want to hear any more about it!　Don't say any more!

　Alexia knows what I'm going to say, and she begins to flail in my arms again. But I hold Alexia even more tightly than before and continue to talk.

''When you use this power, the body of the person who used it can't stand it and will die...''

　As I speak the last word, Alexia, who had been flailing around earlier, also stops moving and looks up, albeit slowly.

''Haha, Alexia, your eyes are swollen from crying so much. Your beautiful face is ruined.

　I touch Alexia's cheek while being frightened, but Alexia contorts her face even more and tears up.

''.........why.......why Ray.......there must be others. And yet.........why........

　Why? I've thought about that a lot, too, haven't I? Why me? In a previous life I helped people and as a reward I was reborn in this world. And then, before I knew it, I was in the fight for the fate of this world.

I've wondered many times myself. Why me? But then I stopped to think about it halfway through. If someone else did this role, I'd probably fight the same way. So I've never regretted this life.
　I was born a Ravert Lanwalker, and that's why I met you, Alexia. Aeris, Ferris, Caro, Krona, Helen, Ekla, Pricia, Kana, Mari, Merlin, and Phelia. I got to meet them all, too. Plus,

　I scoot a little away from Alexia and crouch down. As it is, I touch Alexia's stomach.

There's new life here, too.
　
'　That's....

　Alexia shouts in surprise at my words. That's not surprising, either. And I didn't even realize it until I was in this state myself. If I'd been touching Alexia's belly gently like that.

　Pikki-kikki!

　And then cracks began to crack in space. 'Is Baron coming back?

'Alexia, we're running out of time. When that thing comes back, I'll cut this space off from the world. We have to get Alexia out of here before he does.

No. I'm not leaving Ray.

　...It's hard. In my previous life, I died so quickly that I could only have a little regret, but this time I left too many important things behind. My heart hurts when I see Alexia's sobbing face.

'Alexia,'

........reii......mmmm!

　I give Alexia one last hug and kiss her full on the mouth. I don't forget Alexia's warmth. Firmly.

　Pikikikik!　Snap!

　He's on his way back. I'm going to stay away from Alexia.

"Divine realm magic, Divine Gate.

　The magic is activated. A glowing magic circle is activated beneath the feet of Alexia and the others. Later, he senses the location of Zeke, Marco, and Master in the Fushimaden and activates the same gate. This will allow us to move without opening the door sealed by Baron. Fushigi-dono will be cut off from this world by me.

　Alexia also squeezes my clothes and lets out a sob, probably because this is the last time.

　Hikarin and Marilyn, who have been watching the situation, also shed tears for me.

'Hikarin, Marilyn, thank you for everything you've done for me, you two have helped me get this far.'

　If it wasn't for the two of them, I'd already be dead, and I'm grateful for both of them, and for the lights that aren't here.

'Alexia, tell everyone. Even if I never see you again, I still wish you all the best. I love you all.

Ooooh!　RAY!　Me too!　Me too!　I love you Ray!

　Alexia was engulfed in light as she reached out to me. ........Yeah, me too, Alexia.

　Palin!

"Hmm, so much trouble. We're all gonna die in the end.

　As I'm looking at where Alexia and the others were, I hear a cracking sound behind me and Barron appears. He's back.

'I'm not going to let you die,'

What?

　I say as I turn around and Baron's face turns to indignation.

'I'll take you down, you know.'

You're a joke. I don't know where you got that power, but you think you can beat me?

I'll be d*mned. Come on, Demon Baron. I'll kick your ass!　Divine Realm Magic, Armory of the God of War (Ares Arms)!

"I will show your corpse to the world!　Divine realm magic, summon the four gods!

　It's my last stand.