- This is a dream, a dream that should be forgotten. But why do you think about it at such a time?

No, it doesn't matter now, does it?

Because, in any case, this is not the time to think about such a question.

Besides, even if you rack your brains to think about it, you can't get the answer you want-

Yes, it's just a futile fantasy.

In short, just now, due to the struggle of the "Knights Templar". The village saved—

"Great, Lord Paladin is really amazing!"

"yes, that's amazing!"

"Thanks to them, we were able to survive......"

"Big Paladin, thank you!"

As he spoke, groups of children surrounded Allen, who was a little scrambling for a while—

"Hey, you're too rude, aren't you?"

"It's okay, it's okay, I don't hate this kind of atmosphere, it's just-"

Alan helped calm the terrified residents.

In the blink of an eye, I blended in with the children......

"It's okay for cute children, maybe it's someone like Allen, right?"

Looking at such a scene, Loki couldn't help but feel speechless -

"That guy is really patient......"

From this point of view, I have to admire him-

In addition, perhaps, there is a little envy.

No, to be honest, I don't yearn for this way of living, but it's an ideal that I once abandoned when I was a child.

Perhaps, the reason for the so-called "constant fighting" is to see similar scenes, right?

Although, in this village, there are some existences abandoned by their families-

This is the so-called old, weak, sick and disabled.

Of course, this also includes children.

It was the brother and sister who were not as respected as they were at the moment.

But now this incredible change has taken place.

Is it incredible?

At that time, both fathers and mothers took it for granted that it was just a child's whim.

However, Natalie didn't say such things on a whim.

But after all, I couldn't even recognize all the words at that time.

Would feel so; There's no way around it, right?

However, there are also people who take this statement "seriously...... That's right, at least there were-

Now, of course, it's gone.

But at least, the people here are trying their best to survive-

That's it, right?

"Eat slowly, it's not like nothing. There's a lot more left! ”

"Huh? But people are hungry! ”

"Ahem, cough, cough, cough!"

You see, right?

"Give. Water ......"

Natalie didn't hesitate to hand her her water—

"Thank you, sister......"

Sister? It feels like it's been a long time since I've been called that.

In fact, she even forgot whether she had any siblings or not.

"Thank you. But what did you do if you gave us the water? ”

"It's okay, I'm not thirsty-"

At this time, food is being distributed, but the amount that each person can get is limited, and it is important to prioritize securing food for the children.

Otherwise, what's the point of repelling the enemy......

“...... Is it? ”

The old man's words were completely incomprehensible to his granddaughter, who was sitting next to him at this moment, biting on a popsicle.

However, she longed for the Templars who had fought desperately in battle, just as everyone else.

- I want to be like that in the future, if possible.

She didn't know how to make sense of the situation. But at the same time, there is a clear hatred in my heart -

"One day, I'm going to wipe out those monsters!"

If such emotions can be the motivation for her to live......

That must be a good thing, and it can help countless people.

At first, I also relied on such thoughts to survive-

So, there's no doubt that this is a good thing......

As long as it can arouse the desire to survive. It doesn't matter what it is.

"Well, you can do it. Maybe you can add the Knights Templar? ”

"Huh? No way! But—"

"Isn't this the same as a hero?"

"That's true, huh...... Roughly speaking, right? ”

Natalie touched her head; While explaining.

But isn't it too cunning to relax in this way?

Who knows?

In an instant, she did not hesitate to become that kind of person as her goal and ideal.

"It's decided, I'm going to be a warrior!"

Sure enough, it's good to have a clear goal.

"But until then, please allow me to rely on you a little bit, big sister—"

"Okay, huh?"

- Now she doesn't need to know the "reality" of this world——"

As soon as the words fell, the old man's smile gradually faded, and what inadvertently leaked out of that poker-like expression seemed to be a looming helplessness and satisfaction

- That's right, although these two emotions seem contradictory.

However, when they are expressed at the same time on a face that seems to be full of wrinkles, there is no abruptness as imagined.

Very convincing.

"Grandpa?"

Then, without waiting for the old man to speak again—

"Don't give up, huh? Since it's a matter of your own decision......"

"I'm not going to give up!"

In an instant, the old man couldn't help but laugh.

"If that's the case, grandpa will be bothered......"

"Huh?"

That's a look of great trouble.

Then he seemed to have a look that was exactly what he had literally described.

"Grandpa, it's really enough......"

"Poof, hahahaha!"

I always feel that when I look at their grandfather and grandson, I will even feel as if the battle just now has never happened at all.

“......”

How is that possible?

At this moment, the little girl panicked, she didn't know what to do.

"It's okay, it's okay, just take your time-"

No one can be sure what will happen in the future......

"Got it!"

“......”

I blurted it out unconsciously.

Even if it's not even comforting-

At best, it is irresponsible and perfunctory.

So what she said just now wasn't a joke, but her true words, right?

"Then leave it to me!" The little girl patted her chest and said. That confident appearance is even surprising.

"Did she say that?"

"This guy is really ...... Give some sunshine and it will be shining! ”

"Not necessarily, right?"

At least that's not what you say on a whim.

I saw her grin without hesitation.

Although, I still don't understand what this means.

It's like who you used to be.

"Alright, I'll have to go get food too. If you don't go, you won't have a share! ”

"Good!"

That's great! I can be so cheerful all the time.

However, to be a partner of one side is bound to mean to be an enemy of one side at the same time.

How much does that guy really understand this kind of thing?

Hopefully, don't give up sooner than you think, right?

But it is true that today, children are equivalent to hope for the future-

Especially after witnessing countless wars and repeated wars, as well as human ......

After a series of ugly deeds committed in order to win a game that is indistinguishable from cannibalism......

Natalie was even more undoubtedly convinced of this.

It dawned on her that maybe this was the "right" way to live?

In any case, the battle now makes sense.

The efforts made to this are not in vain......

But how long can the "world" wait for this?

No one knows how much time they have to wait for that future.

However, we have to look forward to that future.

It's really self-contradictory to the extreme, and it can't even help but make people laugh......

So, gradually......

Begin to get into trouble; The man who reached out for help turned a blind eye.

Just to be able to live for yourself!

For a while, Natalie did have to be like that.

Although, even she hates it so much -

And yet it still had to be done.

And they let them fall into "despair" in an instant, and they kept pouring their hatred on themselves......

vile, shameless, indecent, selfish, and filthy......

This is another self...... No doubt.

However, even if you know that you should not turn a blind eye; She didn't deserve to die, and she never reached out to them who were screaming for help in the fire.

- Because, even if you do something like that, you don't get the same reward, do you?

"Sorry......"

As far as the choice goes, Natalie wasn't wrong. And even if those people survive, they won't be of any use at all.

Fending for oneself is a kind of "kindness" to them.

As it stands, it's best to do that—

What is the value and reason for salvation?

That kind of thing didn't exist in the first place......

Only living at this moment is the highest priority-

For this reason, even carrion ......

As long as you can fill your stomach.

Even if there is a mountain of swords and a sea of fire in front of you, you will not hesitate to greet and embrace them!

This is undoubtedly the only remaining reserve and principle of the woman now named Natalie Olivia.

And she has always believed that there is only -

"Get rid of everything that is not necessary, and at the same time make effective use of everything that can be used."

As if that was the only ......

in order to gain the qualification to live in this world.

And what I saw and heard along the way just happened to prove it......

So, it's an indisputable fact –

And at this moment she was in the shelter......

For Stella, who is as busy as a headless fly, she uses the medical theory knowledge that she has learned and sold to diagnose and treat patients.

Although the battle is over for the time being, the next time is the busiest time-

I hate it, but I have to get used to it now.

"It's a thermometer, hold it...... I'll pick it up in five minutes. ”

Then she took the necessary equipment and went to a man in the corner of the fence who was constantly slapping up.

"Where does it hurt? Can you tell me exactly? ”

"Whew!"

Immediately afterward, I saw the guy gritting his teeth and enduring the burning pain; While unbuttoning his shirt and clutching his stomach vigorously-

"Is it diarrhea? Or is it a gastrointestinal lesion? ”

"Have you eaten anything before this? Please let me know in as much detail as you can. ”

The man uttered staccato syllables in pain, then pointed to the milk that lay not far from him......

"Milk?"

"Could it be—"

With a similar guess, he walked over to the table and picked up the packets of milk to take a closer look.

"Sure enough, it's overdue."

They only have a shelf life of two weeks. I can't drink it anymore......

"Stella, this milk is long past the expiration date, go get some new ones......"

"By the way, I need some new hot water and towels! Could you please bring it along? ”

It seemed to be being discussed with her, but the issue was not negotiable at all.

In other words, Stella has no other way but to do everything she can to support herself.

"Got it, I'll get it right away!"

After receiving an affirmative answer, Natalie returned to the man's side.

"I'm going to take off all your clothes now, okay?"

He couldn't speak, but acquiesced—

Immediately after obtaining his consent, he took off all his clothes.

However, at the moment when it reached the lower half of the body, a foul smell suddenly came to the face......

“？”

- You can guess what it is even if you think about it on your toes, right?

That's right, in short, he's incontinent.

He was in a hurry at once......

However, at this moment, it does not help at all -

It's okay to be shy; It's embarrassing......

"You can't even change your clothes by yourself, can you?"

“......”

So, it doesn't matter.

As he spoke, he found a blanket for him and put it under him.

Then he took the hot water and towel that Stella handed him, and began to wipe him over and over again.

- Throughout the process, she found traces of a bacterial infection.

"Trouble ......"

But for now, maybe there is still salvation!

In short, do your best!

Probably because of his shyness, he endured it and didn't say it, right?

"Why?"

- "Because, you don't want to be abandoned, do you?" ”

At this moment, Stella suddenly interjected.

“......”

"I'm going to wipe you with alcohol for the time being, how do you feel now?"

As if he had expected it, the man's answer was exactly what he expected.

And the painful expression that had been going on and over again improved in an instant.

Although these are very subtle, they also indirectly prove that their actions are correct, right?

However, this is where bacterial infections come in......

I don't want to admit it, but if I let the bacterial infection go unchecked, what kind of end will that man usher in......

Do you need to talk about such a thing?

"Can I ask you for some fever reducer? The guy's body temperature showed obvious signs of rising. ”

"Yes, got it!"

However, just as Stella turned to leave—

"Don't forget to look at the expiration date, there is no room for omission in this regard."

"I don't think you want to be called a murderer later, do you?"

She really didn't want to.

"I don't need you to say I'll pay attention too!"

With that, she disappeared at the end of the entrance.

"Really...... Even if it did, it would ......" with that in mind, Olivia went back to her work.

"What's wrong?"

"No, nothing."

"Anyway, please here!"

- Well, since you promised to help, let's just do it to the end!

"Okay."

However, just as she wanted to check on another injured person who had finally been sent in, the entire shelter shook violently for a while!

For a moment, she had to hold her hands against the wall to stand firm......

"Shaking so much, that is, is the fight still going on?"

Yes, it was not surprising that she would have such thoughts.

Because, even in this completely self-sufficient, impregnable shelter, you can still smell the smoke of gunpowder.

"Tsk!"

The explosion is so far away, it won't have an impact for a while, right?

But the shock was ...... It's helpless!

And at this moment, what kind of miserable situation will it be in the place where you can't see?

"Miss Olivia? Miss Olivia...... Miss Olivia! ”

I've been thinking about these ...... all along.

I didn't even hear Stella call herself several times.

"I've got the fever reducer as you said - that, are you alright? What happened just now? ”

However, in the face of her concern, Olivia replied too coldly.

"It's nothing, it's just that I accidentally wandered, let's move on!"

But although she said this, she did not have the slightest hope or expectation in her heart that these people lying here at this moment would survive.

That's right, I'm just playing the "other self" that I can.

"The antipyretic medicine has also been given to those who need it, so I'll go cook some porridge!"

"Well, please—"

I can only ask Stella to cook this kind of thing, and I'm not good at it.

So that's all it takes.

As soon as the words fell, the aftermath of the explosion caused by a cannonball hit like a stormy wave in the blink of an eye!

“？！”

Fortunately, at the moment when it passed by, Stella's eyes were quick and she quickly opened the plasma defense wall!

They're like transparent cubes.

In an instant, it stood in front of you like a spring!

However, even so, Olivia's body was easily lifted away!

Immediately after that, he was thrown backwards as if he couldn't help but say! In the end, he smashed the wall mercilessly!

"Are you alright?!"

How can it be okay?

"Huh!?"

The pain of the momentary impact on the torso is incredible.

Just gritting my teeth and enduring the pain almost fell into a state of confusion!

At this moment, the body feels as if it has been run over mercilessly by countless giant ships......

"Hold on! Are you okay? ”

Seeing this, Stella hurriedly ran over to pick up Olivia, who was still lying on the ground.

"It's okay......"

However, at this moment, the second wave of shock exploded in my ears without warning!

“？！”

"Everyone, keep your head down!"

Stella could only shout with all her strength and use her body to protect Olivia without hesitation!

Then countless pieces of rubble and clods of earth drowned themselves in an instant!

The next thing that came into her field of vision was what looked like a scorpion......

No, the monster in front of you is a behemoth compared to a scorpion!

And Cromwell, who was crushed under it and was desperately resisting and struggling!

"What's going on, Cromwell?!"

At this moment, it is simply clear which side has the upper hand.

This guy was originally jealous and hateful.,On weekdays, when someone is in trouble, he will definitely lend a hand.。

Not to mention the current situation......

"I'll help you!"

"No, you don't! Hurry up and move with someone who can still move! ”

“......”

"But if you do that, you'll!"

Suddenly, Cromwell's tone became impatient—

"Why do you always struggle with these indifferent little things?"

"Now you've been given the task of protecting these people who need to be protected, right? In that case, do your job well! ”

As soon as the words fell, I saw that Stella seemed to be very angry for a moment.

However, even this cannot deny that what he says is true.

"What a stubborn guy, okay ......"

But here......

How can there be any "active people"? ”

"At this moment, we are the only ones who can drive our bodies by our own will......

So that guy meant to let me die? How is this possible-

“......”

"Let's do it...... If we delay any longer, we will undoubtedly be implicated! ”

"Hurry up and take everyone to transfer!"

Sure enough, do you have to do it?

In the blink of an eye, Olivia's angry rebuke made Stella instantly speechless, and she couldn't think of any reason to refute-

And it's not because she's afraid of death, it's because she really wants to live now!

At this moment, Cromwell's body was already letting out a wail!

"Now, Stella...... Do you understand? ”

"If you want to save something, you have to pay the same price. Not to mention that now you're trying to save all the lives here......"

So, don't hesitate any longer -

"Let's go?"

"You've done well enough that no one will say anything after this even if you give up!"

As soon as the words fell, in an instant, I saw that his body was tightly wrapped in a white light!

Immediately after that, it caused a huge explosion as if it was pushed into a domino -

"How so!"

"Is it my fault? Again, the same as then—"

At this time, her mind unconsciously returned to the first ...... with Loki That is, when there is a conflict with one's own teacher.

It was the same as it was at this moment.

"I still haven't been able to ......"

Witnessing the ground decently ravaged by the explosion in front of her, her expression was quite complicated.

However, no one knows what she is thinking at this moment.

But no one cares about that anymore.

"Stella, if you want to be sad, I'll talk about it later, use phase shift now!"

"Got it! Huh? ”

In an instant, she suddenly heard a voice that couldn't be more familiar—

"Commander?" That's right, standing in front of her at this moment is Ellen Frie.

He is also the head of the Knights Templar!

By the way, he rescued Cromwell, who was supposed to be involved in the explosion, as if he had a wonderful hand.

"I'm sorry, but I think I've been merciful, but that blow still seems a bit hard...... You okay? ”

"Yes, as you can see, I'm fine."

"It's better to say that if it weren't for the help of the head of the regiment just now, I really don't know what to do."

"Anyway...... Thank you! ”

However, the polite words between the two end there.

Now that there are more and more enemies in front of me, there is really no room to say such things-

"If it's okay, come and help me, right?"

"yes, that's my business—"

There are enemies all over the hill in front of you, but no problem, just slash and kill!

Immediately afterwards, the two of them rushed to the enemy group with the momentum of never looking back!

In an instant, it was as if the entire space was shaken, and a crack appeared that made people think it was an illusion-

Thankfully, with the two of them stalling for time, Stella has plenty of opportunities to use Phase Shift!

I saw her stretch out her right arm, causing the bracelet on her wrist to glow like blood and flicker......

Immediately after that, it was logical to wrap her body and Olivia's body gradually-

Until the moment she disappeared completely, all she saw was one smiling face after another!

"Have a nice trip?"

"Ah...... Thanks, and sorry! ”