Most of the Outers were in tears.
The few who weren't, either forced themselves to hide their overflowing emotions or were too focused on gathering energy to concentrate on anything else.
'Ciel understands what needs to be done. I just need to do the needful.' Neron smiled, raising the pill to his mouth in order to ingest it.
His hands were trembling, and once again it registered within him that death was awaiting him the moment the substance entered his mouth.
However… Death was already coming for all of them.
In this inevitable situation, wasn't it better for him to sacrifice his life for his friends?
Yes…
"Farewell, everyone."
It would be rough for them without him, but he had faith that they would pull through. They would gather new members and become stronger. Ultimately, they would stop Jared and return the world to its glorious state of peace and tranquillity.
'I... I wanted to see it happen!' He fought back his tears and willed his mouth to open.