That's it, right? All you have to do is think about how to get out of this mysterious space, right?

That's right, don't think about anything from now on; Don't think about anything, just think about how to get out of here.

But will it really go so well?

No, you can't just stay here anyway, can you? After all, I made an appointment with that guy! So......

Even if it's just to fulfill that agreement, you have to find a way to get out of here as soon as possible.

But just as Lemuel thought about these things with a sense of relief, he finally had the real feeling that "it was all over......

Accidents slowly bred on the premise that he didn't know anything.

After all, Originally, Riveria said-

Even if you enter the "imaginary space", there is no guarantee that you will be able to return 100% safely. It was precisely because she knew the risks involved that she would show such an expression before, right?

"The exit is shrinking further, hurry up and rush out! What are you still thinking about today?! ”

However, in the moment when he seemed absent-minded, Leviathan's deafening roar followed—

"Boy, you don't really want to live here, do you? With that guy?! ”

"No, how could you think that. I know, she can't come back...... Even if I regret it now, it won't help—"

Being able to say this means that Lemuel has finally accepted this fact, right?

"Then don't delay any longer, get out of here...... Once the entrance is completely closed, we'll be imprisoned here forever! ”

"I know!"

Immediately afterward, Lemuel finally cheered up.

Although he had been crying all the time since now, it seemed that even he had not had time to perceive the emotion, which instantly overwhelmed him to the point of scrambling.

It was still that way until now.

But it's a little different at this moment, isn't it? After all, he had just "killed" the irreplaceable existence for him with his own hands again......

It's an incredible miracle to be able to recover so quickly.

But even this annoyed Leviathan to the extreme, for he was never able to understand what human feelings were all about.

"I said you're pretty much the same, aren't you? Is now the time to wallow in grief......? ”

That's right, whether it was once; Still now, the Leviathan is very strict. It can even feel impersonal at times.

"I'm sorry."

After a quiet and calm apology, Lemuel piloted the mech to approach the exit of the "imaginary space" little by little, according to the predetermined plan.

It's negligibly slow, but it's closing little by little!

Although the whole process is almost imperceptible, once realized, the process itself is irreversible......

And Lemuel is racing against this "irreversible" process at this moment!

He had to get out of the "imaginary space" before the exit was completely closed. So every second counts!

However, it seems that he and Leviathan both ignored some inconspicuous details, and suddenly the gravitational force in the entire space suddenly increased-

"What's going on? What is this excessively strong gravitational pull?! ”

"Do you want to force us to stay here until now!?"

In an instant, Lemuel's mind went blank as if he had been beaten up!

I didn't even have time to think about countermeasures, and I was dragged to the abyss at my feet again, as if I couldn't see my fingers!

The only possibility he could imagine at this moment was......

"Could it be that guy...... Is the mother still alive?! ”

Although Leviathan is reluctant to admit this opinion and conjecture, it cannot completely deny it until now.

"Looks like that's right—"

After a while, the darkness that gradually came up from below swallowed the entire body like a tide in the blink of an eye! If you smile specifically, the whole process seems to be closer to "eating"!

The devoured Leviathan did everything he could to get rid of the erosion, but he soon realized—

The true purpose of this unclear darkness is "plasma energy"! That is, the most fundamental and core part......

If this is allowed to continue to be eroded; If it is plundered, then in the end, no matter how superior its performance is, it will become scrap copper and rotten iron!

"Hey, think of a way! Otherwise, even the 'total liberation mode' won't last long! ”

"I know, but ......!"

That's right, you have to find a way to get out of the status quo as soon as possible! But in the current situation, Lemuel has done his best to maintain his self-awareness!

In the blink of an eye, he had severe symptoms of syncope! and equally severe dyspnea......

It's as if hovering on the verge of a coma from beginning to end!

But now, he can only struggle desperately, trying countless times to regain the self-consciousness that has been broken several times.

However, we have to admit that the truth is -

It is possible that the other party did not intend to let him get out of here alive from the beginning...... Do you have to pull a cushion when you are dying? No, it's not like that-

In this whole process, what he felt was endless "sadness" and seemingly infinite "nostalgia", as well as "possessiveness" that he could not easily resist on his own!

I have to say that these feelings that are constantly presented in front of me are criss-crossed by each other, and they are simply too complicated to understand.

However, although it is incomprehensible, there is an equally strong sense of déjà vu.

Suddenly, even in such a state, his mind was still like a mess, as if he couldn't think and proceed smoothly.

"Why? Why are you rejecting me?! ”

“？！”

"I obviously invited you like that?! Why...... Could it be that you want to betray our feelings in such a way?! ”

"It's not like that!"

Lemuel reflexively denied it, because he knew who the sound belonged to again......

"But I can't stay here...... After all, I've already made an appointment with that guy—"

"In that case, I'm going to keep you even if I force you to come!"

“！”

Immediately afterward, Lemuel instantly felt his body being pulled in all directions in the blink of an eye, as if it were a "tug-of-war".

But at the same time, the pain he himself endured can be imagined!

It's not going to feel good! And not only that, but even the Leviathan is slowly being assimilated over time!

"Damn, if you continue like this, you're really going to suffer——!"

There is no doubt that both of them are aware of this, but neither Leviathan nor Lemuel can do anything about the status quo!

This has to be despairing!

"Sister Riveria, look! It's—"

"Is the entrance already closing?!"

At the same time, all the people who are living with the hatchlings day after day and are always looking forward to the safe return of Lemuel...... At this time, I couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat!

"Once the entrance is closed, that guy will be imprisoned in the imaginary space forever!"

"Brother......!"

Everyone, including Vane, was as anxious as ants on a hot pot at this moment, and they couldn't wait to rush into the "imaginary space" that seemed to be just one step away right now!

Get Lemuel out of here! But these juveniles, which are constantly increasing in value like "coming back from the dead", are like iron walls......

I stand in front of you firmly! The way is blocked all the time.

As a result, Vane and Alan had to rack their brains to deal with the number of hatchlings in front of them!

At the same time, Lemuel was dragged deeper and deeper by the bottomless darkness, and he was getting farther and farther away from the exit.

If you don't think about it, you'll really have to die here!

At this moment, the energy core was also flickering and disappearing as if it were broken...... Always reminding him of the time he had left—

"Is that all there is to it?"

"Is that really good? In such a state, in this kind of place or something-"

Of course it's not good, but ...... The status quo is a bit of a difficult one......

In a trance, he seemed to see sunflowers all over the mountains.

"Is this a dream? Where the hell am I from? ”

Lemuel, who was muttering like this, finally opened his eyes......

"Oh? Obviously with your eyes open, but you say such outrageous things that can't help but make people laugh, are you stupid? ”

Immediately after, the field of vision is Lila, who is rightfully dressed in a white off-the-shoulder dress.

"Well, what the hell is going on? I remember that I was in the 'imaginary space' until just now. But where is this? ”

"Just look at it, right? You're enjoying my lap pillow right now, huh? ”

“......”

As soon as the words fell, I don't know who it was, and my cheeks were slightly red-

"Ahem! Getting back to the point, this is another side of the imaginary space. ”

"In other words, it's a relatively safe place, right? By the way, is my knee pillow comfortable? ”

"It's just amazing!"

"But even if that's the case, I can't stay here forever, can I?"

Lilamer nodded silently, acquiescing to the fact that they both knew each other.

And waiting for his next question -

"Maternal...... How's that guy doing?! ”

"Don't worry, at least this place isn't that easily affected by it - that is, you can stay here until you get bored......"

“...... Have you been waiting for me all this time? ”

As soon as the words fell, Lila couldn't help but laugh evilly......

"Why would I do such a thankless task? And I was just rejected by someone as if I was serious? ”

"You love the new and hate the old!"

As he spoke, he couldn't help but appreciate Lemuel's merciless roll of the eyes.

"That's ...... Woo......"

For a moment, he desperately tried to explain, but immediately realized as if even he could not deny this undoubted fact.

"That's ...... What the? ”

Not to mention that she was being stared at by Lila at this moment. The worst thing I am at is dealing with her in this state.

"Flower heart big turnip! Negative man ......! ”

In an instant, this series of complaints was like a slap in the face, and it fell on him one after another without mercy!

"Huh?! Do you have to talk about it? ”

"Humph!!"

As she spoke, she pursed her lips slightly, twisted her head to the side, and kept peeking at Lemuel's hopeless expression with rather stern eyes......

Unexpectedly, the expression that had been brewing in an instant completely collapsed at this time!

"Really, that's it! It's just a joke to be lost like that, and it's really okay to take you......"

That's right, it's because of likes; It is precisely because he knows better than anyone what kind of person he likes......

That's why at this moment, you can use such understatement to hide your true feelings.

It is also because he understands his choice better than anyone else......

That's why I put the words I really want to convey in my heart.

"Huh? Could it be that I'm being tricked again? ”

As soon as the words fell, Lila only cared about a snicker-

"Let you imagine?"

And at this moment, each seems to realize that there is not much time left for each other......

This space, which seemed like a paradise, had become crumbling.

"Let's go, shall we? If you struggle a little harder, you might be able to see a different result, right? ”

said, without waiting for Lemuel to react...... The space itself gradually dissolves, and the original ...... is still clearly recognizable

Her smile has become blurred by now—

Even the outline is gradually becoming unclear!

"Goodbye ......"

Just this sentence echoed in my ears for a long time!

At the same time, during the time when the consciousness unconsciously left the body, Leviathan did not stop analyzing the enemy in the slightest, as well as resisting!

"It turns out that this guy has two different personalities, and what we killed just now was the 'Table Personality', and now this one is-"

"Inside?"

"That's right! By the way, what the hell happened to you? Looks weird, huh? ”

"Don't care, just went to see someone—"

"Really? See her? ”

Lemuel nodded, and ...... in an instant His expression wasn't as gloomy as it had been before. It's like two people!

"So, from now on, it's really time to make the final attempt, is that okay?!"

"No problem! Ready to go—"

Immediately afterward, Lemuel completed the "replacement" of self-consciousness with Leviathan again! I'm going to try to get rid of this darkness that has been imprisoned all along!

"Completely liberate the mode, restrictions are lifted ......! Sync starts!! ”

In the blink of an eye, with the explosion of energy like the scorching sun, the mother body that had firmly imprisoned herself finally cringed!

"Humph! Where did you go?! ”

Leviathan provoked as if in pursuit; While concentrating all the energy around the energy core in one go!

At the same time, he dodges the attack as if he was in hot pursuit......

After such a long period of entanglement, at this moment, both he and Lemuel have completely adapted to the environment of the "imaginary space"-

In other words, the situation has now been completely reversed!

"Don't want to run! The final blow—"

In an instant, what filled the entire field of vision was a huge impact of energy that seemed to shatter the entire space—

It's like, like a sword!

With that power, there is no doubt that nothing will survive.

“？！”

In the blink of an eye, it was like a brilliant firework, and in the seemingly colorful light, only nothingness itself was left in an instant!

“！”

The aftermath of the explosion caused a huge shift in the constituent elements of the "imaginary space" in an instant, and then there was an unbearable violent shaking!

"Get out of here! This space can't last much longer—"

That's right, because of the blow just now, the power and quality are beyond the capacity of this space itself......

So now that part of the overflowing energy is disintegrating the entire space with lightning speed!

With Leviathan's assistance, Lemuel finally reached the exit in one go, and relied on the explosive increase in various abilities under the "Total Liberation Mode......

I tore open the exit that was about to close again!

"It's ——! now"

"Finally, did you escape?"

In the end, I struggled constantly, and I really saw a completely different result, as someone said......

Until the time when his feet hit the ground for a long time, Lemuel didn't even feel that he was still alive -

Even, he didn't even have time to notice what kind of posture he escaped from the "imaginary space" in the end.

If you have to say it, you must be embarrassed, right? However, this level of cost is nothing at all......

"Everyone, look at that ——!"

Eren was so excited that he almost bit his tongue, but despite that...... He's still excited!

Immediately afterward, Vane rushed to his brother's side, where even stepping had become a luxury. Without saying a word, he propped up his body that seemed to be completely scorched!

"Brother! Brother!! Brother!!! You're still alive, aren't you? Still alive, right?! ”

"Really! It's a ...... to worry about death."

Immediately afterward, Riveria also breathed a sigh of relief.

Until this moment, everyone's heart that has been hanging from beginning to end can finally be put down.

Even if Lemuel didn't have much real feeling, at least he had done what he was supposed to do.

Then, as expected, the larvae that had been increasing in value had stopped increasing in value at this time. That said, there's never been a better time to get rid of them in one go!

"Everyone, let's go!"

"Understood——!"

After that, like the perfect ending in all stories, this has to be said to be the ending that everyone is looking forward to. But......

There seems to be undesirable things mixed in.

"Anyway, thank you for keeping the promise......"

At that time, however, almost no one could have noticed. Yes, even Riveria ignored the anomalies that she should have noticed.

"I'm back. Riveria—"

This symbolizes the end of the word, but does not actually mean the end of everything.

It's just that, from this moment on, no one thought about what was left of what was about to be faced......