On that day, after Hijikata left Kujo Michikiyo's grave and said that he wanted to go for a walk in the woods alone, of course, what happened was not so simple to tell.

Returning to the wooden house where the two of them lived in seclusion, and even in the mood to prepare dinner and put it on the stove to keep warm, Liu Quan stepped out of the door as night fell.

The system bacteria that unlocked the [Attitude Pack], with a little ridiculous attitude, reminded the willow springs who were running wildly on the mountain road at night with all their might:

[System Reminder: Players should note that you only have 21 hours left to stay in this world.] Because the time was too short, no matter what method was used, it was impossible to get from Hakodate to Aizu or Donan in time. 】

Liu Quan, who was hurrying with his head down, didn't bother to pay attention to it.

[I didn't mean to go to Aizu or Donan to find Icchi-kun to say goodbye in person, because I also knew that it was impossible.] She replied lightly.

The system snorted, as if he didn't agree with her claim.

[So where do the players who are now going to use the remaining 21 hours to rush desperately.] Is there anything in this world that can't be put down? 】

Liu Quan smiled.

[Well...... Not really. It's just that I think it's the kind of "N major tourist attractions that must be visited in my life", so I grabbed the last time to go around again, find a place to carve a visit here or something, and express "I've been here, I've seen, I've conquered"?

Phylogenetic bacteria: [......]

It's really rare, after such a long time, it finally has a moment when she successfully choked on speechlessness.

I wonder if achieving this hidden achievement will give you extra points or other valuable items?

Liu Quan curled the corners of his lips, and the smile finally became a little more real.

[Is it this series of tasks that you have assigned to finally teach players the truth that "shamelessness is king", and I must thank you for that?]

The system cleared its throat. Judging from Liu Quan's experience with it for so many years, its voice must be about to become angry when it becomes like this.

[You're welcome. In the future, you will continue to complete every task assigned to you, even if it is to repay me!]

Liu Quan didn't respond, just smiled and continued to run down the dark mountain path.

...... If I finally made you angry just now, then it would be good!!Let you order labor and management to make up for such a scummy plot every time!!

After running all night, she didn't feel so tired.

It's probably a little bit of the power that he has exerted in the body of the Rakshasa that he hasn't gotten rid of yet.

When the system bacteria began to count down in her mind [three hours left], [two hours left], and finally [one hour left], Liu Quan finally rushed up in one breath out of breath-

At that time, in the last battle of Hakodate, she was shot in the middle of the game, and she didn't really make it to Bentendaiba in the end.

She didn't seem to understand her choice to leave after exhausting all her remaining time and body and traveling all night to visit the place.

[This is the ...... Anything ritualistic? I really don't understand what you humans think. It seems that it is necessary to build a larger database of information and increase the amount of analysis—" it commented smugly.

Yanagisen walked to the side of Bentendaiba near the sea and stood near the edge of the high platform.

[Well...... Sort of. ］

She was about to say something, but when the words came to her lips, she shook her head as if giving up, and explained succinctly instead:

[Since you are leaving this world permanently, you have to make a gesture of saying goodbye.] The deputy chief, that person...... It's not someone who gives up so easily. ］

Phylogenetic bacteria: [......]

For a moment, Willow felt as if the system bacteria wanted to say something, but in the end it remained silent.

That's good too. Since everyone has something that is difficult to say, then no one needs to say it again.

Standing high above Bentendaiba, Yanagisen was able to watch the sunset over Hakodate Bay alone for the first time after the war.

The pre-sunset rays fall on the sparkling water, dotted with countless beating golden rays between the waves, and at the junction of the sea and the sky, white seagulls fly and chirp crisply.

In short, there was no sense of desolation at all before the darkness was coming. This kind of scenery is more appropriate than the vastness and magnificence. Maybe it's because it's a sunny day, and there are almost no transitional colors in the scenery in front of you, no matter which color it is, it looks bright and beautiful, like an oil painting painted by a famous artist.

Liu Quan took a deep breath. A slightly salty smell of air is sucked into the lungs from the nasal cavity and seems to hover there for a while.

Liu Quan chuckled lowly.

"Next time, please don't let me do such a thing again. ”

She opened her mouth suddenly.

As if trying to turn into substance the silent words that had been circling in her mind for a long time, she said clearly as she faced the sea before dusk.

"Chase it and then shake it off mercilessly like this...... Really, that's not what I'm going to do?!Even for the sake of saving the world, playing with other people's feelings is not the right and enjoyable thing to do......"

“...... Compared to being a Mary Sue or a cannon fodder actress, I don't want to be a bad person. ”

Probably impatient with such a complaint from the player, the system bacteria suddenly spoke in her mind, interrupting her.

【...... So, aren't you doing this qiē all so that you can go home?]

Liu Quan: ?!

As if deliberately trying to throw more confusing and shaky questions at the player, the system said coldly.

[In order to save the world, there is nothing that cannot be done. That's what Reiji Munakata chose to do. For the sake of the well-being of the vast majority of people, there is no black and white standard for you to define what is right and wrong. 】

[You, you were affected by that earthwork.] ...... Thinking of the life he was going to face next, he suddenly felt a wave of compassion or sympathy, and he couldn't bear it. 】

[But don't say pretty things.] In order not to let you "play with other people's feelings" and be a good person, so you are simply allowed to stay here and spend your life with this person, never have the opportunity to go home, so that you are satisfied?

Willow Springs: !!

She was so surprised that she couldn't help but utter a few meaningless syllables.

"What......?"

The system bacteria sneered.

[Are you speechless?...... So that's all your conscience is. 】

[For the sake of the well-being of the vast majority of people, there must be a trade-off. Or in other words, for the sake of one's own well-being, there must be trade-offs. It's impossible to have the best of both worlds, wake up players. 】

[I don't see how many subtle and ridiculous ideas and incomprehensible pain there are in your world. 】

[The only thing I care about is to maintain these crumbling worlds, because even though they may seem ridiculous, every life in these worlds is valuable. 】

[Yes, even if it has to make you cry, doubt life, and hate yourself, you have to do your best to maintain the value. 】

[In order to achieve this goal, the necessary sacrifices and perseverance must be accepted. 】

[Not just to save a few people you know and love, but the whole of this world. It doesn't matter how strong or small the other person is, whether it is good or evil, what you love or what you hate...... All people's lives are in the palm of your hand, and your single thought may be able to inadvertently decide the life and death of many people-]

[This is the true meaning of the so-called "girl who saves the world". 】

[Got it, player?!]

After such a long speech was finished, Liu Quan was silent for a long time.

She likes to complain about it in her heart, or sing a little against it, and she has not raised any questions or refutations to what it says.

Finally, she whispered, "...... I understand. ”

"You are willing to talk so much, maybe you laid the groundwork in advance for me to play the real evil in the future. Her voice trembled slightly, but she said in a tone that bordered on a half-joking.

The system snorted.

“...... However, I can accept any setting. She continued.

"It's important to go home, and I don't want to give up ......"

"But you're right. ”

"If being a scumbag can save the whole world, then so be it. ”

"I think...... Is it worth the price of the exchange?"

The system bacteria paused and snorted.

[Very good.] 】

[If you have this kind of awareness, you don't need to talk nonsense with you anymore.] 】

Liu Quan: "......"

Before she could skillfully complain about its words, an unfamiliar song suddenly sounded in her mind.

[If the dream of this world

Gone like the wind

And this is eagerly missed

Eternal Immortal——]

Liu Quan: ?!

"It's ——?!"

The system bacteria Shi Shi Ran spoke.

[The latest guillotine song specially broadcast.] How?]

Liu Quan: "......"

After a moment of silence, the corners of her lips curled slightly.

"Sure enough...... It's a more suitable song. ”

"I'm impressed with your appreciation for music. She said half-jokingly.

The system snorted.

[Enjoy, last moments in this world, player.] 】

It seemed to be finally satisfied with her realization, and dived for the time being. And Liu Quan continued to stand on a high place, facing the sea breeze of hunting, looking at the sea at sunset.

In this place beneath her feet, there were many comrades who fought, bled and even died. The Chengzi flag, which gambled on life to be maintained, is it still fluttering in everyone's hearts?

[Countless sorrows have settled here

There is no substitute for resting here

Witness the white clouds of war

Send these heroic spirits to the heavens full of light.

In an instant, Shannan, Heisuke, Kondo, and Gen-san...... The faces of her companions, who had already left the battle, gradually appeared in her mind.

They are irreplaceable, the best, the most reliable, and the most trustworthy companions.

Liu Quan looked at the sea like a shining satin, and said softly, "It's a pity that you can't see such a beautiful sunset today...... If only there was some way to convey it to you. ”

“...... It's like faith is burning. ”

[The journey that should be taken.]

There is no other way but to move forward

Not far away awaits the future

Even if it is unknown

Moving forward too]

"To be able to meet you...... It's just wonderful. ”

[Ride the ship of fate.]

Even if it's involuntarily

Swing the sculls with those hands as well

Plough the waves

Pray for Peace]

"Farewell...... Everyone. ”

"Farewell...... The general secretary, and the little Chizuru......"

"Farewell...... Yijun. ”

"Farewell...... Mr. Hijikata-"

She paused suspiciously, the corners of her lips slowly curling upward.

At the same time, a large tear crossed the corner of her lips, and before she could hover over her chin, it was silently blown away by the sea breeze.

“...... Mr. Ah Sui. ”

She sighed and spat out the new name.

Mr. Shannan said that every goodbye is a farewell.

So, so be it.

[Even if survival is only for a short moment

Even if it is Zhuang Zhou Mengdie

Also to change the future

Let's go

Towards the distance]

She was facing Hakodate Bay, and the fierce wind was blowing from the sea, patting her cheeks and blowing her eyes a little.

The scarf that was tied to the railing of the shore path not long ago must be dancing in the wind now.

Will it last until the day Mr. Hijikata finds it?...... However, even if you can't find it, it doesn't matter.

As long as the world is safe...... As long as those important people don't sacrifice and can live well in this new world, then that's good.

She slowly closed her eyes, squirmed her lips, and finally uttered the word to the system fungus, which was becoming more and more difficult to utter.

"Let's go. ”