Rias closed her eyes after kissing Rudy and said, "Go ahead. I am ready."
"I… love you… Rias. And I will love you in every timeline."
"I love you too."
Rudy circled his finger on Rias' forehead and said, "First seal."
He then tapped inside the circle and said, "Second seal."
At last, he kissed her on the lips and muttered, "Third… seal…"
The moment Rudy placed the third seal, Rias' body became lifeless. Seemingly, she had passed out.
Rudy picked her up in his arms and bit his lips to try his best to hold his tears.
'I know we will meet again, but still… it hurts… dammit…'
He carried Rias outside the house and handed her to Nyxia.
"Please take care of her."
"I will."
Nyxia stared into Rudy's teary eyes and said, "Let's meet again."
"Yeah…"
"And where would that be?" she asked.
"In the headmaster's office at the Vampire Academy. During the red moon week after nineteen years."
"Understood," she nodded and flew through the portal, which soon closed after a few seconds.