At the moment when the cyan figure disappeared, a strange memory suddenly poured into Li Yang's mind.

【Beautiful moonlit night.】

Karn stood quietly by the window and looked out at the moonlight.

Although it was winter, the temperature was not very low, and it only made the skin feel a slight chill. This is the perfect weather for moon viewing.

Beside him stood a girl. She and Karn gazed silently at the moon.

His name is Oriana.

Karn was the only being he rescued in the midst of the flames.

Oriana, who was a child at the time, is now an adult.

Karn took Oriana, who had nothing to rely on because of the fire, and put the old house in order, barely surviving.

As for why he did this, even he didn't know.

There was nowhere else to go, and even the guards of Excalibur no longer needed him.

Don't you even have a reason to live?

The purpose and beliefs that the man named Karn once possessed were reduced to ashes with the fire. What came back from that wasteland was nothing more than a wreck with only a beating heart.

In fact, if Orriana hadn't been rescued, Karn would have died a long time ago.

But he met Oriana. He met the child who had narrowly escaped the fire that had killed countless people.

It was this miracle that allowed him to be reborn from the shell of the body that had once been known as Karn.

Even now, it's a wonderful life.

The man who lost his wife and daughter now looks back on the same life every day.

Oriona now calls Karn, who is no more than forty years old, "older brother." Although I have rejected this offer many times, I have not been able to change it.

Maybe it's more natural to think so.

But in fact, the energy that remained in Karn's body had almost reached the point of running out of oil. In this respect, he is no different from the old man.

After that, he spent the years in peace, as if he was in someone else's dream.

The life that had been lost was divided by the day five years ago, and no one had disappeared before Karn since.

Neither Orianna nor the young people in the village have left since they met, and they are still together today.

And the previous encounter was only the beginning of parting.

But such happiness is not without reason.

Because what he lost before can never be returned.

Karn's flesh was weakening. His hands and feet have shrunk, his vision has begun to blur, and he has completely lost the ability to manipulate the Excalibur, almost no different from a seriously ill person. Even if he held a sharp sword, he could not do anything, so he could only wander in the wind and snow until he died.

He knew that his efforts had been in vain—Karn had vaguely sensed his death approaching lately. It should be said that from the moment he lost the Excalibur, there was not much time left.

So lately he has been staying at home, suddenly, indulging in his memories.

What is your life?

He thought so, and looked silently at the moon shadow with Oriona.

「…… When I was very young, I longed for justice to be the embodiment of it."

Suddenly, he muttered unconsciously.

Like a ship that sank under the water a long, long time ago, a language that had been forgotten because no one cared suddenly blurted out - yes. I don't know when I seem to have said such things to someone. Although in the end, it didn't happen. But when did it happen?

However, upon hearing Karn's words, Oriona suddenly showed an unhappy expression.

"What is this, you said you once dreamed of it, but now you have given up?"

Oriana seemed to hate Rahn for saying something like this to deny herself. Because she had a deep admiration for Karn. Karn was often upset in her heart about her feelings.

Haven't your hopes been shattered? Oriana asked rhetorically. This sentence made his heart ache sharply - yes, what a blessing it would be if it could fade away over time.

Karn pretended to look out at the moon in the distance, masking his sad memories with a wry smile.

"Well, it's a bit of a pity. Heroes also have a time limit, and once you become an adult, it is difficult to achieve it. If only I had realized that sooner."

If you had realized it earlier - you wouldn't have been deceived by sweet lies like miracles in the name of dreams.

Karn had liberated the demons that could destroy the world for the sake of his ideals. By the time he realized his mistake, it was too late, and countless people had died for it.

Orionna seemed to be drawn into contemplation by Karn's previous casual few words. But she soon seemed to accept Karn's words, and nodded.

"Really? There's no way around it."

"yes. There's really nothing to be done."

Karn also said with a slight sadness.

No way-

There was not much mourning or condolence in the sentence, and Karn looked out at the night sky.

"-Ah, what a beautiful moon-"

A night with such a beautiful moonlight seems to be a rare occurrence in a lifetime. And Oriona couldn't be happier to have such fond memories with Karn.

"Well, if you can't do it anymore, let me do it for you."

In the dark night, the girl swore as if nothing had happened. He said that he would accomplish what he had envisioned but failed to achieve in Kahn's place.

For a moment, Karn remembered.

He used to swear by that. Say this in front of someone who is more important than anyone else.

At that time, he was convinced that what he had in his heart would never be lost. And that confidence is now forgotten. I know the moment just now.

"Brother, I will definitely fulfill your wish!"

Oriana continued to speak like an oath. Her words, together with the night tonight, became an unforgettable memory, and it was exhausted in her heart.

Oh, yes. If it was in such a beautiful moonlight - she would not forget.

Orianna's original thoughts and this precious and pure prayer will surely become the most beautiful memories that will remain in his heart forever.

As long as she remembers this night, then she will definitely be able to remember this moment of herself. I recalled this young heart that was fearless, did not know sadness, and was full of longing.

This is also the hope of Karn, who has lost himself at some point, and who has been worn out by the years, to be redeemed.

"yes. Ahhh 】

The memory fragment ended here, and Li Yang looked at the witch in front of him in a daze.

They also maintained a kissing position, and at this very moment, he had regained control of his body.