However, despite all the efforts to find it, time does not stop passing because of this.

Even now, Lemuel's life is still in danger like a candle in the wind......

In other words, if he didn't bring Vane back in three days, he might never see Lemuel alive again.

"Really? Are you serious? Although he was wounded in battle, didn't he survive it before?! ”

For this reason, Minoches, the commander of the 3rd Medical Detachment, who could no longer bear it, grabbed the collar of the attending doctor in the blink of an eye and became angry!

"Here's the problem, the battles that have made His Highness Laphria's problems already overwhelmed......"

"This time it's almost the same injury as before, do you think I'm joking?"

- In any case, the human body cannot withstand the "injury" again and again, and even the strongest person will have an insurmountable obstacle.

Then, when the moment comes, no one can stop it......

Perhaps, that's what Minoches was trying to say.

However, at this moment, I can't accept it anyway, let alone be calm......

"Aren't you known as 'the living Huatuo'? Is there no way?! ”

- Please, whoever can, save him!

In the face of Mezna's roar on the verge of collapse, the other party was also rightfully silent.

And in terms of grief, it's even worse.

"I'm sorry."

Yet he may be sadder than anyone else, but he just hides it with silence as if he took it for granted.

- But what can't be done is what can't be done. This is a fact that no one can change, and it is also the result of their own inability......

"I'm sorry......"

It was, the tears of a man's dismay—Maz wished he could be told at this moment...... What to do.

Originally unnamed, he came from a small border town, which was a bit barren because of its remote location.

But having said that, it is also self-sufficient to ensure the needs of life.

Soon, the town was invaded by "beasts", and all the relatives were turned into bones overnight......

And even sometimes he wondered why he was the only one who was let go...... Why did he be the only one who survived?

"Damn!" When he came to the empty corner, he began to smoke violently as if he had given up on himself-

This is the only way for him to escape his troubles and calm himself down.

Once, no matter how much I prayed for mercy, I could never have imagined that I would be working by Laphria's side.

At first, I even felt that I was just a civilian who had nothing to do with the words "war", "disaster", and "aggression".

However, some things are so coincidental -

That day, they broke into the village without warning and began to hunt around!

Whether it's the old, weak, women and children, or the babies who are still in swaddling clothes, they have naturally become the food of those guys-

And at that time, I could only be scared away-

I obviously have a weapon in my hand, but I can't even do the simplest resistance and crying......

It's really just a child, so this kind of thing is a matter of course, right?

"Lemuel, this village has ......"

Lila looked in mid-air at the village that was instantly reduced to ruins and razed to the ground in the blink of an eye......

The mood is complicated as if there are countless knots that are intertwined together and cannot be untied no matter what.

"I know that there are no survivors of this tragic situation, but ...... I don't want to just go back the way I came! You get the idea, right? ”

Lemuel then ordered everyone to land and began a non-stop search for survivors who might have long since disappeared.

- "There must still be people who need help; There must still be people alive! ”

However, in the face of this terrible scene in front of him...... This kind of thinking is almost as if it were some kind of paranoia that insists on going its own way.

"Before the retreat order arrives, everyone must do their best!"

That guy is always like this, obviously he has seen the reality at a glance, but he is obsessed with this kind of futile thing that seems to get nothing in return.

Why? Now I always feel that I can understand Lemuel's thoughts a little bit-

He was looking for something equivalent to "psychological comfort".

At the same time, I want to prove the significance of the battles so far.

"If we had arrived a step earlier......!"

It was obviously not his own fault, but he stubbornly took the initiative to take all the responsibility.

Looking at him like this, even he had incredible feelings

— and yet that's not the same as pity, or sympathy.

"Lemuel, enough is enough, right? After all, the Life Detector is unresponsive, and there's already nothing here—"

His appearance is really unbearable......

Even if I can really empathize with this moment......

However, her words were interrupted mercilessly......

"I've never felt like a cold machine deserves my 100% trust, you know?"

Once you have decided on something, you will not listen to even any form of advice.

- This kind of place of his is really helpless.

"Got it, then I'll go to other areas to take a look, if you find anything, remember to contact in time."

I couldn't help but agree with this statement, and I completely gave up persuasion......

As soon as she finished speaking, Leela ran in the opposite direction.

"What a stubborn guy who can't help it...... Alas! ”

With this kind of self-talk, she also joined the search team in the southwest region.

But complaining is complaining, but fundamentally I don't hate guys who keep this way of thinking.

Even if it's possible to do it only "for yourself".

And even if it's really just "for yourself", what's not to do?

But on the other hand, he also fully understood the "importance of life", so he refused to give up until the end, right?

It's the kind of place that makes people feel that they can't just leave it alone.

Otherwise, such a person may suddenly "collapse" one day.

"Lemuel, can you hear me? What did I find? The good side, of course. Thanks to you, we've found probably the only survivor—"

Soon there was a relieved voice from the communicator.

It seems to be a good thing as she says.

"Really? I'll be right here! ”

Then Lemuel cautiously stepped over the corpses that seemed to be scattered everywhere at his feet; While apologizing, ...... now The search team is just a short distance ahead.

"What did you find?"

And the answer she said was just as she had been looking forward to from beginning to end-

"Let's just find a survivor, but you know, he doesn't seem to be willing to reveal what happened to us."

"And it seems to be quite hostile to us—"

Of course, before Lemuel arrived, Leela had tried all sorts of things to try to get him to let his guard down......

But it doesn't seem to work.

"What do you mean?"

"In other words, that kid may naturally regard us as enemies."

"He undoubtedly felt that we were also to blame for the destruction of his village...... Got it? ”

As soon as the words fell, Lemuel was also silent......

He seemed to be able to understand the feeling very well-

"If it were me, I might have killed myself. It's a shame that he was able to survive......"

At this moment these words are neither sympathetic; Not pity, but heartfelt appreciation.

- It's just a person, what kind of existence is supporting it......

"Hey, don't make jokes, it's not funny at all!"

Each other is quite serious, and at the same time, they are both aware of the harm their words may cause to each other......

So the topic naturally came naturally -

"So, do you want me to try it?"

"Well, that's what I plan, can you?"

- Of course, Leela did not deny this conclusion.

Even if it's a duck on the shelves now, you can only bite the bullet, right?

"I don't know, if it doesn't work, let me try it anyway, right?"

"Please!"

However, the moment he really tried it, Lemuel realized what kind of teenager he was facing-

To put it simply, he was not only silent, but also deeply hostile to everyone present.

That's the real deal. Almost unabashedly...... hostility.

"I'm not your enemy."

So, he made his position clear at the beginning -

Because, if you don't do that, you may not even be able to have a basic conversation.

Immediately after, he brought out the hot food—

No matter what you say, it's better to fill your stomach and say it...... Probably, right?

"Also, I think you're hungry, this was originally my lunch, and I'll give it to you now!"

As expected, the young man was still indifferent, and at this moment there was only chaos in his eyes as if it was bottomless......

It's really tricky...... This guy.

It's probably hard to get him to open up completely, right? ——

As long as he continues to follow this attitude, it will not be possible.

Moreover, he also refuses to be touched by others-

Although now, my stomach is indeed hungry......

But he still instinctively rejected the favor that seemed to be within reach.

What the hell is going to be?

"It's a hassle for a child—"

Although I could understand why and why he did this, it still made Lemuel feel a little unbelievable-

It's not just where he's troubled......

"Don't? If you don't want it, I'll eat it myself, right? May I? ”

So at times like these, it's absolutely important to be patient......

However, he wasn't sure if this would work.

After all, the kid had the bread that Lila had just given him, but he didn't eat a bite.

Frankly...... It's a bit of a miserable situation.

The boy remained indifferent to his seductive questioning.

Even in the eyes of others, it is more like extreme self-abandonment.

"Well, it looks like you're not hungry yet."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lemuel took a bite of the burger in his hand.

"It tastes good, huh?"

- He definitely said this on purpose......

In fact, the taste of that bread is almost the same as that of cold boiled bread.

In other words, the actual taste experience was far from what he described.

But now in order to arouse the idea of "living" of the child in front of him, he can only do that.

"Please give me a little ......"

And then, finally, the guy finally spoke—

Immediately afterwards, although it was a bit cunning to do so, Lemuel still munched on the burger as if he didn't care.

Then, as expected, the boy repeated it as a matter of course—

"Please, please give me some!"

At this moment, Lemuel finally breathed a sigh of relief......

At the same time, I am glad that I have lived up to Lela's expectations.

With this sentence as a starting point, he finally had the most basic communication with a third party other than Lemuel in the following week.

However, he had no name for such a thing—no, perhaps more accurately...... He forgot his original name.

- It's like forgetting the past that you don't want anyone to talk about.

"Don't you have a name?"

But whenever someone asked, the teenager seemed to habitually shake his head in the negative.

"How could there be no name?"

People undoubtedly think so.

However, the truth is completely contrary to speculation...... It's just that he doesn't want to remember "there is a memory of that time" anymore. That's all......

However, he has been silent about that reason, or simply ignored it.

Try to avoid contact with people...... That's fine.

And the reason for this approach -

It was he who felt that since the moment he was rescued by Lemuel, his former self had died as a matter of course-

And there is no doubt that life belongs to him at this moment......

Therefore, the name must be given by him again before he can say it.

- "Why? Are you really stubborn in strange places? ”

In the face of his ridicule, the young man replied seriously-

"I just wanted to start over, that's why I decided."

That's right, make a complete break with the "past" -

And he was undoubtedly serious.

However, Lemuel's side was completely unprepared, so he peeked at Lila beside him......

"Think of a way?! Lieutenant—"

"Got it, it's really okay with you."

Then she crouched down slightly......

"Is that really good?"

However, the boy did not hesitate any longer.

"So, let's call you Hope from now on, nothing special!"

On that day, the boy had a name, and by the way, he also found the meaning of continuing to live-

Even though it's just a temporary name. But even that was enough.

However, in the face of the situation at this moment, Lemuel, who was like a benefactor to him, might die at any time......

But he could only watch the situation deteriorate from the sidelines, and nothing could help him......

This feeling of weakness is really very uncomfortable......

Even if that's the result of all your efforts.

But the result is simply putting the cart before the horse......

At the same time, no one expects such an outcome.

However, his prayers were not heard by anyone......

Of course, no one will respond.

Perhaps, this kind of thing is just "the result of what happens as a matter of course".

And there was no other option in the first place!

It's like a miracle of "escaping from death", how can it be said that it really happened......

It's not a fairy tale, after all.

However, some people want to find a way to a different ending from this seemingly "only" option -

That's right, and in addition to Hope's expectation of a "miracle", Madz is also anxious to find the key to the "miracle......

"Really, I said that kind of thing as soon as my brain was hot, how could it end now?"

Facing the universe in front of him, he didn't know where to start in the blink of an eye.

But even if it's like a headless fly, he hits a wall everywhere, even so, he is ready to realize accordingly-

I can only bite the bullet, what else can I do?

"Anyway, let's use the code for now, right?"

Then he began an attempt, most likely in vain—

But it's better than doing nothing, right?

And that in itself is worth trying.

After all, if you're still alive......

You've got to find her!

"Huh?"

At the same time—

Desperate to save fuel, Vane's spaceship could only drift through the space of space without a village or a store on the premise of maintaining basic needs.

This was a headache for Natalie.

"At this speed, when will we reach our destination?"

"Be patient!"

"-Front, front!?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Hatfield mercilessly snatched the joystick and pulled up the height with all his might......

Only at the last moment did he avoid the meteorite rushing in his face!

"Concentrate on it? Or we'll die! It's not a game......"

- This has been the case more than once......

Fatigue driving is terrible!

"What can I do? I didn't close my eyes all night and I have been taking care of someone who was supposed to be piloting the spaceship, so you can be considerate of somewhat!? ”

Olivia: This is the first time she'd been so blunt about expressing her displeasure.

So it's not good to go back directly, right?

"I know that, so if you're too tired to do it, you can take a break."

However, in this regard, she simply refused neatly-

"I'm not comfortable handing this guy over to a child."

Unexpectedly, her straightforwardness instantly angered Hatfield—

"I'm not a kid, am I...... Besides, if it hadn't been for me, you would have been- huh?! ”

"Shut up!!"

"Yes!?"

But when it comes to the level of tiredness, the two of them don't need to say that they understand that each other is no better than each other-

"Really...... You don't need to use the agitation method, anyway, we are both about the same, so let's compare and see who falls first! ”

In the face of his stubbornness, Natalie also blurted out -

"Okay, I'm afraid of you!?"

Immediately afterwards, the two of them burst into laughter again, as if they both felt that there was still room for joking when it was such a time......

Such a guy is either a fool or an idiot......

"Look, what's on the radar?"

Suddenly, the two noticed the red logo flashing on the radar screen.

"What is this?"

However, when the somewhat inexplicable sign was activated, nothing happened......

All that came up was a series of codes that looked like valleys—

That's right, that's all.

"It's not going to be a chaser again, is it?"

"Shut up! Can't you just say something nice? ”

Of course, this code is actually the equivalent of hieroglyphs for the two of them......

In other words, it is completely impossible to understand what it represents.

"Can you parse it?"

Faced with Natalie's knowingly question, Hatfield shook his head as a matter of course......

- "How is it possible, you must be overestimating me, right?" And ......"

"If I could do such a thing, I would have told you what it meant."

Then, when both of them realized that they were helpless against each other, they had no choice but to call Vane, who had just been lying down not long ago, again-

"Audio code? Is it this time? ”

"I'm sorry, I didn't want to trouble you. But we both really don't understand...... I don't understand ...... at all."

Of course, she was actually incredulous at first......

And I don't believe anyone is trying to get in touch in this ancient way.

- If someone does do that, it means that he has no other means of communication and has to rely on it, that is, he is exhausted.

"I don't think it's likely, but you are the only one of us who knows how to parse code. Can you-"

“...... Okay, I'll give it a try. ”

Because, there is no reason to refuse, and if it is really an emergency contact......

"There is also a possibility that someone received the signal for help that we sent."

"At least I'm more inclined to that possibility than Natalie."

In fact, at this moment, Hatfield's thoughts coincided with his own......

"I see, then you wait for me a little bit."

As soon as the words fell, Vane sat down and began to analyze as if he were engrossed......

However, it will take much longer than anyone expected.

"Does it take a lot of time?"

- In the face of Hatfield's uneasiness and apprehension, Vane replied as if nothing had happened-

"After all, the analysis of this thing is not as simple as a game level, but it is not impossible to parse. Don't worry. ”

"That's good, if only there was some kind of response......"

It's not just Natalie who thinks so, it's what everyone, including Wayne, thinks.

"If that's the case, that's great."

At the same time, Maz also knew that the audio code he sent out had indeed been received by "someone".

"Great!"

But he didn't know who that so-called "someone" was......

But even that's a lot better than no news!

"Something has finally been gained."

"Then just wait patiently for the other party's reply, right?"

As soon as the words fell, Maz suddenly became energetic!

But he didn't rest on his laurels. Instead, he continued to try all possible means.

for he knows, and understands better than anybody—

At this time, this news is more useful than any panacea......

And if you go back like that, you will definitely have a bad conscience.

So until he gets a definite result, he has to try all the methods he can do at this moment......

At the same time, similar thoughts are also deeply ingrained in Vane's heart-

"Even if it takes a day, it's not a big deal!"

However, this can only be done if "no one botheres......

However, it is clear that the meteorites scattered all around the hull will not give her such time.

"Do you have to speed up while doing everything you can? Then give it a try! ”

- Even if I understand that this is obviously difficult for a strong man, it is precisely because of this that there is a sense of challenge -

After making up her mind, her hand speed was even faster than the initial flow, which was simply dazzling!

"Too ...... Too fast, right?! ”

In the blink of an eye, Natalie and Hatfield looked straight at each other......

Gradually, syllables that seemed unrelated were transformed and combined into a sound track—

It's finally almost done......

"Your Royal Highness, if you hear or receive this audio, please reply! We're all very worried about you! ”

And frustratingly, it's only the first half, and the second half related to that is gibberish throughout.

However, just knowing this also made the three of them excited for a long time!

"But who is that 'Her Royal Highness the Princess' talking about?"

- Hatfield noticed this subtlety......

Then Vane began to deliberately play dumb......

"Who knows?"

Because, this name is just a joke when a private acquaintance pranks, but somehow it spread......

And, by the moment you realized it, everyone was already calling it that.

Immediately after, she began to reply as a matter of course -

It was like writing a letter, but the difficulty of the "letter" quickly made her feel helpless—

Because it is always impossible to send because of an unknown error......

However, this is not a difficult task anymore – especially for me now.

She just tried to send her where she was at the moment over and over again. If I have to say it, that's all......

And each time at the end: "I need help if I can!" ”

To be honest, it is dangerous to send such a message without knowing whether the other side is friend or foe......

However, they seem to be in a dilemma and now there is only one option left......

At the same time, it is also the only one.

"But if the other party is an enemy, we're finished, aren't we?"

In fact, the three of them tacitly agreed to this problem.

However, at the same time, they all hope that the other party will not be an "enemy", because the current three of them don't even have the means to fight......

"Don't say anything so dangerous, Sister Natalie!?"

Having said that, they can only pray until the "result" comes.

Even if the so-called gods only exist in "fairy tales......