There was a shout in my ears.

It seemed to come from far away, but in an instant it became so close again. It was a shout belonging to a warrior, and it was full of joy.

Needless to say, this is a cheer of victory.

「…… Huh?"

Ping Qingle, who came back to his senses, realized what had happened.

They won.

Defeated the invading monsters and defended the purity of the moon. Although it is true that many people have died as a result, they have done their duty without reproach.

But where does this strange emptiness come from?

Surrounded by excited compatriots who had already taken off their armor and thrown their weapons into the sky, the voices of her name chanting her name kept coming to her ears, but Ping's heart was very confused.

It's not like the exhilaration of winning in the past, what is this wonderful atmosphere?

It feels like my mind is shrouded in a fog and I can't think clearly. In the midst of her hesitation, a man spoke.

"Moon People......

「？」

In memory, it should be a more arrogant voice, but at this moment there is no sense of majesty. Hei looked towards the source and saw a figure that surprised her.

Is that...... It's called Minatotomitsu's tengu.

However, the girl who was kneeling on her knees and was tied to the ground did not match Ping Qingle's impression at all.

That weak attitude...... She thought this guy should be more arrogant. Even if he is defeated, he will hold his head high and despise the enemy with a proud gaze.

However, what does not correspond to reality is ...... At this moment, she bowed her head like Ping.

"You are indeed stronger than me...... I lost."

Sincerely admit your defeated enemy.

However, Ping Qingle, who should have accepted all this contentmently. Her face was actually very solemn.

…… This enemy...... Is it such a spineless guy?

Just as she was thinking about this, another one stopped her from behind.

"Taira's ......"

「…… What's wrong? Hazy."

Turning around, it was indeed a familiar figure.

The young man with blond hair, though he had lost his usual chic, his blue eyes still flashed with calmness and strength, as if he could not maintain his pride without this.

However, compared to usual, his eyes were full of sincere admiration.

"You're usually quite uninhibited, but when it comes to critical moments, you're a reliable guy. I should apologize for my old attitude."

"W--"

Before Hei could speak, another person beside Hao spoke again.

"That's what I'm going to say...... You are always required to observe etiquette, but it doesn't seem necessary now."

A dignified girl, that upright and beautiful face is so familiar. But......

――――Not true!

How could Gen Qiluo say such a thing to himself! Something must be wrong!

The voice from the bottom of his heart roared desperately at Ping Qingle.

However, before she could react, a hand was placed on her shoulder.

I have to say...... It's a familiar touch.

"Honestly...... Ping Qingle, there is one thing I know that I only realized today......

I don't know when the man who appeared in front of him, he is the most beautiful man Ping Qingle has ever seen.

Ping Qingle already had a little realization in his heart -- but it was not good.

Now, the man's expression was both relieved and helpless.

"So the strongest person this month is not me, but you."

「……」

Ping Qingle was speechless.

The successive changes had exhausted her spirit, and she might even be numb. Whatever happens next, she won't be surprised.

-- This assertion is really premature.

"That's right, Taira. He has something to tell you."

He? Who is it?

Without waiting for Ping Qingle to ask back, Bayi Feili had already automatically walked in front of her.

Then、Ping Qingle finally saw the "him" in the man's mouth.

The girl's expression also stiffened completely at this moment.

Brunette male ...... The appearance is very beautiful, it can be said that it is a beautiful man. But that's nothing more than inconsequential.

Man's face...... Ping Qingle can't forget it in this life.

The face that was different from the memory, full of arrogance, arrogance, vanity, and contempt, now only regret and sadness remained.

Then the man knelt down to her.

「…… Hah."

Bitter dry laughter.

At this moment, the realization in Ping's heart finally turned into conviction.

The unreal and unreal that haunted her, everything was explained.

The father who was already dead and always ignored her...... How could he kneel down to her.

-- All this is just a dream.

……

"Wake up......

Ping Qingle opened his eyes and heard such a sentence before he could fully adapt to the light.

With an imperceptible emotion in the coldness, perceiving the gaze that looked down at him condescendingly, Ping Qingle couldn't help but smile bitterly.

There was a hard touch on her back, and it was because she was falling to the ground at the moment. It represents the continuous loss of blood of life, but she is powerless to stop it.

Now, even breathing was straining her with all her might. Before he died, he should be amazed by Ping Qingle's will.

The full force of the Heavenly Demon's blow was naturally extraordinary, but the super impact formed under the control of gravity was even more unimaginably terrifying.

In the feeling of peace and happiness, there is no difference between himself and hitting a celestial body head-on.

"Unlucky...... The light is about to cut off your head, and if you're still unconscious, you'll die unconscious."

Just as the Heavenly Demon had said, the tip of her sword was resting on Ping Qingle's neck, which was as delicate as a girl's, and as long as she exerted a few pieces of force, a tiny amount of force that was not even a little bit for her, the enemy would immediately be separated.

But she still didn't do that...... She just looked at Ping Qingle with a gaze that didn't bring any softness or coldness.

As she said, what a blessing it is to be able to die without knowing that she is dead. There is no need to suffer, and there is no need to wait for death in fear...... In an instant, life is over.

So...... Is Minato Douguang torturing Ping Qingle? Waiting for this enemy to be enveloped by the fear of impending death -- there is no doubt that in a biological sense, Ping Qingle is already a dead man.

However, playing with a dying enemy is not something that Minato Doomi will do. It is not so much that she is completely unhappy with this behavior.

And Ping Qingle didn't think about it that much.

She also knew that she was going to die. In fact, Hei's consciousness was already very dim, and her vision was gradually enveloped in darkness.

Is this sense of loneliness, which is separated from all things, death?

No longer needed, abandoned by the world, everything is far away from her...... The future is also engulfed in darkness.

…… It's a little scary, indeed.

It would be a lie to say that you are not afraid. There's no point in telling lies at this point.

However, there is something that sustains her to maintain her dignity, even in the face of death.

That's her past.

Even though the future has become bleak and empty, the past of Ping Qingle is brighter and brighter—even the most unbearable of the past.

"In a sense...... I should thank you."

Now for Ping Qingle, not saying a word will accelerate the deprivation of her time to survive in the world. But knowing this, her voice was still full of the banter of the past, as if the person who fell in a pool of blood was not her, but her enemy.

"It's been a long time since I've dreamed of my dead daddy...... I didn't say anything, but the way he knelt down to me...... It also makes me happy."

…… What is this talking about?

Even the proud face supported by absolute self-confidence can't help but have a tendency to collapse with an expression...... Because Ping Qingle's words are logically difficult to understand. It will even make people think that she is starting to talk crazy.

Considering the status of the other party as a dying person, this is still very possible.

"Is that all you have to say?"

Of course, although Ping Qingle's words were difficult to understand, Minato Douguang's attitude would never change much. Her flawless, stunningly proud figure is a testament to this.

"No, actually, there is another sentence -- I will go to Hell first to take a good place, and then wait for you there, waiting for your arrival. Of course, I won't have to wait long, because soon the general will send you down to accompany me."

「…… You're such a guy who doesn't play by the grain."

Hearing Ping Qingle's words, Hikari could no longer maintain a calm expression.

She was stunned at first, and then smiled wonderfully. To say that it is a little reluctant to say that it is a wry smile, or to say that it is pleasant is even more nonsense, it seems to be both admiration and disgust.

What Ping Qingle said was, of course, a complete curse.

However, it is usually a good time to say something like this, "You're a good opponent I've never met." This is good for the face of both parties, and the loser can also appear more personable and leave calmly.

However, it is clear that this guy is reluctant to do this.

"Usually at this time, you should say something beautiful like so-called sympathy, right?"

"That's the work of the loser -- I did, but I still have that choice."

"I see...... That's right."

The dialogue between the two can only be understood by the two as warriors and warriors.

However, there is still a problem with light.

"What do you think of the general you call the general...... So confident?"

"Seriously, I can't imagine him failing. But instead of telling me, tell me when you see him......

The girl's voice grew quieter and quieter, and the next second she said this, something disappeared from the depths of her golden eyes.

Needless to say, Minato Douguang knew at a glance that she was dead.

Looking at the other party's eyes that had lost their luster and became empty and cloudy, the Heavenly Demon sighed rarely.

Then, with a gentle wave of the sharp Muramasa II, she cut off the girl's head.

"I forgot to say a word......

He lifted the girl's head and helped her close her eyes. Hikari stared carefully at Ping Qingle's face.

The blood-stained black hair, and the beautiful face with the eyelids closed. It made her look like she was asleep.

"Until the last moment, you're a formidable enemy."

Instead of a state of relief, he cursed the enemy to die...... Such a gesture must be extremely ugly.

But the light knows what Ping Qingle's actions mean.

Praise the incapable enemy...... The act itself represents an admission of one's own failure. In Ping's opinion, it was even more ugly than being killed.

Always persevered as an enemy until the last moment, and she never gave up the battle against the Heavenly Demons.

Even if you can't stand, even if your internal organs are broken, even if you don't have the whole body -- as long as the person who has been defeated refuses to admit defeat, there will be no winner.

Then the battle can only end with life and death on both sides.

As the deceased, Ping Qingle is undoubtedly the loser.

It was not until death that the fight was abandoned, and it was not until death that it finally gave in. But she was only killed because of her lack of strength, and she was not defeated in will.

In the end, he also chose to exit in an ugly way and die as an enemy - this made the Heavenly Demon's heart rise with some respect.