Once upon a time, I swore to protect someone, but I didn't do it even at the cost of my life.

It has even become a cart before the horse......

And to see the person he had sworn to protect die with a smile in front of his eyes......

And I can only be forced to accept such a result or something, how painful is this kind of thing?

If you hadn't seen it with your own eyes, you'd never have understood what it was like, right?

"Do you still remember it now?"

Faced with questions as if they were talking to themselves......

His answer was just-

"Because I'm not strong enough to carry a person's life as if nothing happened. What's more, that person is still ......"

The girl knew what he was about to blurt out, but even if she knew; Even if he understood, he chose to remain silent at this moment.

Why?

After a moment, it seemed as if he was determined to break the tacit silence......

She spoke slowly—

"You are the proof that I have lived and lived in this world, so I have no regrets about that incident."

She said so; He accepted the words in silence, which were both grateful and apologetic.

But after a while, he argued stubbornly, unwilling to admit it from beginning to end—

Even now, I am still tormented by that nightmare event......

"But that's not what I want, you know?"

Now, however, no matter how many regrets there are; How much unwilling; No matter how much dissatisfaction, he had to bear it alone.

Even this longing for nowhere to go.

"I'm sorry, but that's the best outcome for me!"

The two stood quietly in the middle of the lake, chatting like they were hugging back to back—

"It's so cunning, like this."

Lemuel couldn't help but blurt out, like a child...... It's like being angry; It's like being coquettish.

At this moment, the bellflower on the other side is slowly blooming with sparkling waves.

"Sorry...... But that's all I can say now. Come back to my senses, I don't seem to be able to do anything for you. ”

In fact, he didn't care about such details at all.

"No, thank you. Lela, I survived thanks to you. ”

"In that case, why do you have to bruise yourself all over your body?"

"Sure enough, is it my fault? If that's the case, really...... I'm sorry......"

— and in fact, even if Lemuel doesn't answer it, she knows the answer.

Because until now, only constant fighting can protect this peaceful life that is like a flash in the pan......

If you insist on giving a reason, that's all.

"Don't you know that every time I see you forcing yourself like this, I feel distressed?"

"I know, but it's my choice, and I've decided to protect whatever it takes to protect everything you once cherished."

What was originally an understatement suddenly became unbelievable.

But even if it is, it is a matter of course. ——

"At all costs? Does that mean your own life? ”

"If so, are you very wrong? Because nothing is more important to me than you. ”

- the same result; In the same position, the reason why he did so at that time was by no means to bind him to his own memories.

If that's the case, it's really putting the cart before the horse.

Then she added—

"It's a little late, but that's what I mean? You know I hate lying the most. ”

Needless to say, of course.

"Now, what do you say?"

As soon as the words fell, a little imperceptible weight suddenly increased behind him-

"Of course, it's the same for me. Really, don't force me to say such shy words! ”

"Hehe, don't worry about this willfulness!" "I just think that if I don't listen to you in person, I will be unwilling to listen to you once."

As soon as the words fell, the two of them realized at the same time that each other's eyes were a little moist inadvertently......

Coincidentally, though, they were both carefully hidden from each other.

"It's almost time to put it down, right? Because you've worked hard enough, haven't you? ”

Lemuel smiled at such a soft voice.

The expression is a little troubled.

"But that's all I'm going to do? I don't know anything else......"

In other words, both he and Leela are born warriors. The result may have been predestined a long time ago, right?

No one can change it......

- "It's really wrong to take you! ”

"I know ......"

Although I know that he is a clumsy, stubborn and inflexible guy, maybe because of this, I like his simplicity and persistence.

and the character of never giving up on the path they have identified.

It is precisely because he is such a person that he can't help but like it, and in the end, it was bluntly proved that his choice was not wrong......

"I'm sorry, but even if that's the case, I have to do it because it's my responsibility and obligation."

However, always taking everything for granted is undoubtedly his fault.

Until now, it can't be changed......

That's why someone has to be responsible for pulling him back on the "right" path at all times......

If he is left like this, he will "break" one day.

So I couldn't rest assured about him like this from beginning to end.

But now, even if I still have this feeling, I can't do anything about it.

Because, now that I'm here, I'm actually dead......

It is already impossible to be a comrade-in-arms again; and his wife's identity shared for him.

"I'm going to protect what you hold dear!"

"Oh, you...... It's as stubborn as a cow—"

With such a mood, the two of them looked up at the dusk that seemed to be coming.

It's a dream, but it's creepy.

It's even hard to tell the difference between the two......

In fact, of course, Lemuel is still caught between reality and dreams.

No one knows what he went through in these three days and two nights.

But that prophecy is moving forward.

Somehow, he felt that way all along.

What's even more worrying is that there is no news of Maz.

"What the hell is going to happen?"

And now there is no doubt that everyone is worried about this.

Of course, Wayne knew nothing about these things......

At the very least, she'd be kept in the dark until Maz arrived.

"Alright, I've sent the coordinate data, I'll leave the rest to you, Matz."

"Leave it to me! Don't worry. ”

- Well, that's a very interesting answer!

After receiving such a reply, she cut off the communication.

Because she had to.

"Those guys are searching for food based on electromagnetic waves."

And just as Natalie and Hatfield were puzzled by this, her answer suddenly surprised them both -

Other words......

"That is, you mean we are trapped in the cab?!"

Unexpectedly, as soon as her words fell, there was a crash and a loud bang behind her, as if Mount Tai was pressing down.

At the same time, the door of the cab has been twisted and cracked as if it were taken for granted-

"Yikes! Isn't that bad?! ”

Subsequently, in order to defend themselves, they had to take up arms and face their own fears that were purely instinctive.

If you don't do that, you'll be pushing yourself to the guillotine with your own hands!

And you have to do everything you can to overcome it!

If they don't, there may be only one outcome waiting for them – and that is: death!

There are many choices in this world that you can regret and re-do.

And only "death" is different, because there is not even the slightest retreat......

So at this moment, all three of them are trying to avoid that outcome.

Because even if it's a long breath; Abandon humanity, even so, they want to do everything they can to live!

So in the face of the threat that seemed to be stormy, they did not have the slightest confusion!

Because that's a waste of time......

"Residual bullet 0, please replace**——"

However, when this chime appeared, Hatfield was in a desperate situation surrounded by groups!

"And then! Don't hesitate, don't be afraid, you want to avenge your loved ones, right? Then fight to the last minute with all your might! ”

In an instant, in the gap as if thousands of troops were in the middle, Vane quickly threw the brand new ** to him!

"Thank you!"

He quickly reached out to catch him, and the moment the words fell, it was an extension line like a tongue of fire, which instantly penetrated and scattered all the enemies in front of him!

"That's how it should be!"

Unconsciously, the scene of corpses piling up in front of me filled the entire space; The whole view! It can't help but be dazzling.

"Don't stop! Keep shooting!! ”

In fact, this desperate effort was not in vain, at least it bought Maz a fleeting time for his rescue and rescue.

So it's not for nothing.

- Fight to survive!

So as long as the blood in their bodies is still flowing, they won't give up struggling!

Even if it looks like it's performing a comedy.

"Retreat to C16! There hasn't been invaded yet! The action is fast, although reluctantly, but I can only give up here! ”

"Got it!"

"Yes!!"

Immediately after that, with Vane's order, the three of them rushed towards the destination as fast as they could-

Of course, there are countless enemies behind them, playing a scene similar to a tortoise and rabbit race.

"If you continue like this, you'll be caught up sooner or later, what should I do?!"

Natalie was overwhelmed by the situation in front of her, and at the same time felt her own powerlessness -

Is the power of human beings so vulnerable?

What kind of weapons can make them subordinate?

"Isn't that obvious—I'll stay as bait, and you go first!"

Unexpectedly, as soon as Hatfield's words fell, she grabbed the back of his neck as if she couldn't help but say something, and forcibly stopped his stupid thoughts and behavior—

"It's just a milky little ghost, don't give me a hero here!"

"I hate the kind of people who can't do it, but they only know how to make a desperate statement! Listen, even if you want to stay, that's what my sister and I should do! Do you understand? ”

The so-called "hero" is such an existence......

"Okay, don't be a mother-in-law, hurry up!"

It's up to me to do it—

“...... Okay"

As soon as the words fell, she really stood alone as she said, as if she was in front of thousands of troops-

That's right, and her weapon is just a shotgun with little ammunition left.

However, even so, she did not show the slightest expression of fear. That's right, Natalie was going to do that from the beginning......

Because, unlike those two, he didn't carry so many breathless things on his shoulders......

So even if you give up this life, it's nothing.

- Because although I didn't realize it until now, I wasn't taken seriously by anyone......

However, even so, I don't want to die worthless.

So in any case, in order to make this seemingly worthless life come in handy, this is the only option, right?

"How is it possible for one person to block so many numbers, impossible?!"

Yes, it's impossible, but how would you know if you don't try something like this?

- "I'm going to lower the floodgates, is that okay!?" ”

Ignoring Hatfield's exclamations, the floodgates quickly and cleanly separated the here and now from the rest of the space as if nothing had happened!

Then he fell into a continuous scream without leaving a trace! ——

"It's okay, this guy is made of round-grained diamond and polished. Don't worry about Mohs hardness and tolerance. ”

However, that's not the thing to worry about at all, right?

"But even if you say that, who knows how long that guy can last?!"

Hatfield asked as he ran, embarrassed!

"I think ten days and a half months will definitely not be a problem!" As soon as Vane's words fell, he was stunned-

"Ten days and a half months?! Could it be that the wall was made of some kind of monster?! ”

"This ship was designed by my brother, and it can be said that everything about the entire ship is the result of his excellence-"

"So don't be cranky, even if the sky falls, it will guarantee our absolute safety!"

So, what about her safety? And who can guarantee it?

"Let's go! We don't have time to hesitate at this moment! If you don't want her good intentions to be in vain, don't look back! ”

Then Natalie faced an attack like a rain of bullets!

Then, when consciousness returned to her body again, she realized that she had already collapsed in the lake made of her own blood and could not move!

Isn't it good if it goes on like this......

However, now I don't even have the strength to lift my fingers

"What a fool who loves heroes! Whether it's that person, or me...... It's all the same existence, isn't it? ”

In an instant, she faintly heard the sound of the gate falling in the distance and a commotion that seemed to be annoyed and angry......

"Ah...... That's it, right? ”

It was only at this point that Natalie realized that her mission had been accomplished-

There's no need to force yourself like this anymore......

Now it's just a matter of giving up honestly.

- Think about it, too, watching the prey in your mouth run away, and everyone is in the same mood.

In the next second, a dazzling blood basin gathered beside him.

"Are you so impatient? I'm really welcome when I say that......"

However, as soon as the words fell, she wanted to bite her tongue and kill herself, but at this moment, she found that she was not even allowed to do this-

Because, I don't have the strength anymore......

"Really, humans are really troublesome creatures......"

"Didn't you even give me a chance to die? Forget it, in that case, you can take this body away! ”

However, just when she held such an idea, the originally quiet herd of beasts unexpectedly made a commotion again!

"What? Is it God's apparition? ”

How is this kind of thing possible now?

"Stupid, I'm not a god, right? Anyway, miss, are you okay? ”

In a daze, a slightly magnetic voice came.

"It looks like it's nothing! Then brothers, don't show mercy! Give all our bullets to the miscellaneous ones! ”

However, even if it is only a skin injury, this level of bleeding cannot be delayed any longer.

"Oh!"

Naturally, everyone was eager to try it and very excited!

After all, for these training freshmen who don't usually have many opportunities to set foot on such occasions......

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. So naturally, they seem to be excited.

"There are still people in the C16 passage, go and save her...... Guys, I'm fine! ”

And in fact, Maz has been here with this purpose in mind since the beginning -

"Don't worry, someone has been sent, compared to this...... The more priority should be your injuries. ”

Throughout the process, Madz made and always followed the right judgments, while at the same time behaving like a gentleman at every turn.

"For you now, if you don't take the necessary first aid treatment, I'm afraid you can only survive for another 15 minutes."

As soon as he finished speaking, he called the medical team.

"I see, please leave it to us. Will definitely do their best! ”

He no longer wanted to see even a single innocent life disappear meaninglessly before his eyes.

So it's always quite resistant to such things.,But while resisting and hating, I'll do my best to do everything I can for it.。

Because, I don't want to witness death anymore, and I don't want to regret it anymore.

He knew the contradiction of this mood from the beginning, and he also thought about escaping it......

In the end, however, it has only been proven again and again......

This idea of being so negative that it just makes you easy is just in vain—

Because it's impossible for you to really turn a blind eye.

"I'm sorry, Your Highness Princess...... I'm late! ”

Immediately afterwards, Maz, who felt ashamed of Vane, couldn't help but lower his head-

"Why do you apologize for that? Even though it was a little late, you still arrived, didn't you? That's it. ”

"So you don't need to be ashamed, just keep your head up."

Such words are not so much a reproach as more like a consolation......

Why? Maybe just because of ......

Want to do that, right?

It's just that this should be what I should do.

"Yes, thank you for your understanding, Your Highness the Princess!"

"So, can you stop shouting that title so seriously——?"

However, on this issue, Maz does not seem to be willing to budge......

"Don't shout like that, the shame is about to explode, to be honest......"

"You're older than me, so don't be so reserved."

"After all, it was my own mistake that made you so tired. I'm sorry! ”

Immediately afterwards, both of them joined the melee!

"After many years of no war, has your skills regressed a little?"

"There is no such thing, even if the daily life is a little more peaceful now, there is no relaxation!"

This guy is still so straightforward......

Immediately afterward, the two of them each swept away the enemy who was pressing in front of them......

"If that's the case, it would be good."

The left and right bows of the two made Hatfield eager to try—

"I'm here to help, too!"

Naturally, it is impossible for him to miss such a scene.

"Huh? At a young age, his tone is quite big! ”

However, Matz's agitation did not shake him in the slightest, but made him laugh even more-

"This big brother, I think judging people by their appearance is undoubtedly something that only fools should do, especially on such occasions?"

As soon as the words fell, he cut off the head of the enemy who wanted to attack him left and right!

"Oh, well done! It seems that it is not just a façade! ”

In the blink of an eye, this neat approach and determination could not help but make Madz look at Hatfield in an instant.

"Well, I'm just like you, and I've been dealing with these guys almost every day."

At this point, the situation is completely reversed......

That's why they have room to tease each other. But unfortunately, Natalie couldn't witness this scene with her own eyes.

"Maz, I'm going to give up this ship later. Is that okay? ”

After listening to Vane's decision, he couldn't help but be a little surprised-

"Do you mean to blow up the entire ship?!"

"You can't just bring back the enemy's hotbed, can you? If that's too risky......"

"So it's time for you to hand it over. They...... There is no doubt that it is safer for you, and for your organism. ”

"But this ship is a birthday present from His Highness Lafuria, and I hear that he has gone to great lengths to prepare for this! Wouldn't it be a shame to lose it like that? ”

In fact, Vane is obviously aware of this, so her smile is a little weak at this moment-

"That said, that's the only way to do it right now. As for...... No, it's still not going to say it, and there's no point in saying it. ”

The so-called house is the house.

As the last of the enemy fell screaming, and gradually became exhausted, the enemy was now successfully cleaned up.

Immediately after, Vane didn't even bother to rest and moved on to the next part of the work.

After all, what they are destroying at this moment is only a visible enemy-

In other words, there are hundreds or thousands of invisible enemies......

"Let me help, will?"

For his kindness, Vane was not humble at all this time.

"We have to hurry up, because it's not an ideal picnic spot."

On the contrary, surprisingly, he told a bad joke -

"Indeed, though if I had the opportunity to have a picnic with you, I think I would gladly accept the invitation."

After saying that, the two of them looked at each other and were happy.

"So Matz, when these things are settled, let's find a place to come, shall we? Picnic. ”

As soon as the words fell, he couldn't help but widen his eyes-

"I'm sorry, you, what did you just say?"

"Is it worth being so surprised? Did you say you wanted to do that? Or is it better for me to retract the preamble? ”——

The answer, of course, is no.

"No, I'd love to! And be sure to do that! ”

While this conversation may be a little out of place at this moment, it is only a way to lighten the mood......

And it's not just talking......

Rather, I really want to turn this little wish into reality. But maybe such an opportunity may never come, right?

But even so, the purpose was achieved.