Resolution

"Preparedness"

"Cheh, in the end, I couldn't see it."

Taking care of everyone who managed to survive somehow, Ritsuka pouts in disappointment.

"Mashu wouldn't show it to me."

"Well, don't say that. Because it was her first time, she prioritized protecting you, I suppose."

...Thank you, Mashu. You're the best Shielder.

"Um, yes... We'll have to wait until after we've saved humanity for the next opportunity."

"Don't hold back, okay? Well, I wouldn't have any choice but to strip if you use a Command Spell on me..."

"Really? Can I use it now?"

"No, you can't! You can't!"

"Hmph, you're a strong-willed girl. If you really must, come to my room then."

"Yes! Come on, everyone, wake up."

"Gorgeous... Gorgeous..."

"Anchin-sama... Anchin-sama..."

"Marie... Marie..."

"'L-Lev...'"

"'This is terrible... It's a disaster...'"

"...Even without wielding a weapon, one can still destroy people, huh..."

—Looking at the scene of countless dead bodies, i makes up mymind. I must train myself no matter what until i can cast off once again.

In any case... i had to protect Chaldea and everyone's hearts... Ugh, it still feels like the golden euphoria is clinging to me...

"Master and Mashu, keep taking care of them. I'll take care of Siegfried, who's a regular in the capsules. Now, let's contact the country girl."

"Yes, communication device."

Taking the device released by the Master.

"Can you hear me? How did it go?"

Immediately, the communication with Jeanne is established. Her voice is filled with worry and anxiety.

"'Um, what did you do? I could only pick up voices...'"

—Jeanne and Marie were really better off acting separately.

"What? I taught those noisy good-for-nothings about true beauty. Well, they realized the difference in class and their spirits were broken, though. Fuhahaha..."

"'...? We managed to contact Saint Georgios and Siegfried safely. We'll surely be able to lift Siegfried's curse."'

As expected, they were over there. That's a relief. Our sacrifices were not in vain.

"'You've been through a lot. Is Marie alright?'"

Worried, i asks.

—That premonition, that vision... I hope it proves to be wrong.

"'Yes, she's fine. ...Is there something about Marie?'"

"No... We'll join you soon. Don't push yourself."

"'Oh my, Lord Gorgeous! You're worrying about me?'"

A splendid voice. Marie seems to be fine.

"Indeed. Don't misuse your life's purpose."

"'Yes! —Lord Gorgeous.'"

"Huh?"

"'Let's meet again. Definitely, definitely. I want to talk to you more and more.'"

...Marie?

"...You..."

"'Hehe, if I start doing that again, will you get angry? Well then, see you later. Vive La France!'"

"Wait, what are you—"

The transmission cuts off before I can finish.

—Even an person like myself can tell.

That premonition has turned into conviction.

She—intends to die for her feelings—!

"Master, Mashu! Leave this to you two!"

"Huh? Gil?"

"What's wrong? King of Heroes!?"

"I have urgent business! Stay out of the way! Don't rush it, girl!"

—No matter what, I want to overturn this premonition—!

—'Amadeus, I want to hear your piano again!'—

That sentence was filled with an insane wish.

A hint of sadness... and her determination and resolve.

In those trivial words were packed the heartfelt wishes of her companions...!

"Tsk, neither the Vimana nor Gil Gil machine can be activated yet...! Evil deeds only lead to more evil!—There's no choice—!"

— I want to save them...! My companions whom I fought with...!

There is an end. There must be an end. As Servants, those who are irreplaceable will leave.

"Whatever your intentions may be...! I won't let you disappear without my forgiveness!"

—If parting is inevitable, no, precisely because it's inevitable... I want that parting to be accompanied by smiles—!!

...

"It's coming! This sensation, the Dragon Witch...!"

In the western town, a massive flock of wyverns descends upon the members of Jeanne's group.

"Hurry, let's retreat! We might endure this on our own, but we can't drive them away...!"

Jeanne raises her voice. However, Saint Georgios shakes his head.

"The evacuation of the townspeople hasn't been completed yet. I was entrusted with their protection as the mayor. If I were to abandon that duty and run away, I wouldn't even be able to fulfill my wish of being a saint."

"...That's..."

"Hehehe, Georgios-san is steadfast in both mind and body."

Marie laughs, like a flower in full bloom.

"Hey, how about you entrust me with that protective role?"

"Marie...?"

"...Jeanne. I'm certain I was summoned for this purpose. Not to defeat enemies or take lives, but to protect and save lives."

Taking the hand of the 'friend' she made in France, she smiles sweetly.

"I am Marie Antoinette. Now is the time for me to use my life for a just cause."

"W-Wait, wait. Marie...!"

With an unwavering determination and resolve:

"Tell Amadeus... and Lord Gorgeous. I couldn't hear the piano after all... I'm sorry that I couldn't fulfill our promise to sing together..."

Marie smiles like a white lily.

"Tell them... that I had so, so much fun..."

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