Once, I vaguely remember talking to Lemuel about so-called dreams and other topics, and at that time, as if he was a child, he said dreams that sounded impossible to achieve......

"What kind of world would you like at the end of this war, if you could?"

"I want one where there is no strife, and no one has to go hungry; Everyone can be fed, clothed, and receive a fair and just education; You can have fun and have fun; Spend every day happily in the world. ”

You see, right? His dreams were always so unrealistic, and on the basis of this unreality, they were incorrigibly mixed with idealized utopian ideas.

- And the cruel reality tells him again and again: stop your naïve delusions! How is this possible -

However, this person chose the path that seemed to lead to nothing even in the end-

"If possible, I want to make it happen, and that's why I joined the army."

Obviously, his family background is illustrious, and his father has a high-ranking official, as long as he wants, he can get the highest salary without going through any performance tests and theory exams.

and the status you want.

However, he did not hesitate to refuse the financial and personal assistance offered by his father, and continued to study the performance course step by step.

And it's always the hardest working one in training, but the results are often the opposite.

Even so, his approach was not fatally deviant.

"You're still here?" ——

By coincidence, the two happened to meet again......

As always, one evening when the sunset dotted the entire sky like a pool of blood, the two strangers finally had a chance to talk.

"Aren't you too?" Lemuel said; While wiping off the sweat from your face with a towel.

"You're saying this as if I can't be here."

The girl in front of her lay on her back on the grass and replied unceremoniously.

With a white V-neck shirt and light blue sports shorts, she wears an unremarkable outfit. Obviously, as long as this guy has that meaning, he can become very popular.

"I didn't mean that."

However, the girl turned a deaf ear to his explanation, and only muttered in frustration......

"Seriously, I don't want to be here at this time, but who would let only the two of us fail the physical fitness test?"

"Speaking of you, your family is very powerful, right? I heard that Ling Zun is still a member of a government department? ”

"After all, you don't need to fool around with us in the first place, do you? Why? If you just want to join the army, why don't you just ask your father? ”

INTERVIEWER It's another topic, why does everyone like to hold on to this? Isn't it interesting to discuss this? He couldn't help but sigh.

"It's a no-brainer, yes, but I hate it."

"If you have to say it, it's as simple as that."

Lemuel passed by as if understatement......

And in fact, the real reason is: he wants to prove his strength and get rid of his father's halo.

"Strange guy, ordinary people may have relied on this relationship to rise to prominence." For a moment, he couldn't think of a good reason to refute it.

Indeed, this may be the case, because no one deliberately chooses a thorny path.

However, such a person may not even be able to hold a weapon on the battlefield, and in the end he can only become cannon fodder. So if you can—

"I don't want to be like that."

After this, Lemuel also clearly expressed his thoughts, and unexpectedly, the evaluation he received was very different from what he imagined-

"Sure enough, you're a strange guy. But I fully understand what kind of person you are. ”

- This guy is a stupid guy who doesn't know how to be flexible. That's the conclusion. However, for myself, I don't hate such guys.

After that, the two of them gave each other their names, which was the first conversation.

Since then, the correspondence has been intermittent. Until the day when the two graduated together.

"Hey, you!"

As expected, such a greeting was complained about in the blink of an eye-

"Can't you call me by my name? I'm not called hey. ”

- As a result, she was fooled by her again...... "In that case, didn't you call my name properly?" ”

As soon as the words fell, he suddenly realized that Lemuel's attention was no longer on him.

I saw that he did not hesitate, and ran to a plainly dressed, but very decent woman with an expression of excitement and expectation—

"Mom, why are you here?"

"My baby son's graduation, how can I be absent? Don't you want me to come? ”

- How is that possible? It's amazing to see you at a time like this!

"No, Mom, you think too much! I'm glad you came! ”

However, at the moment when the words fell, there was an unknown object behind the mother that was constantly exuding resentment.

Not only that, but he puffed out his face angrily-

"Vane, the expression is so scary, who messed with you?"

"It's just jealousy, don't worry."

Although my mother said so, I always felt that some smug feelings were mixed in it? Is this just a delusion?

"What's wrong? Wayne, aren't you happy to see your brother? ”

"Because, brother, you don't like me anymore! Only care about Mom! ”

Click, in the blink of an eye, Lemuel's expression stiffened for a few seconds, and then he complained with a look of bewilderment—

"You, don't even eat your mother's vinegar......"

Then Lemuel did not hesitate to take her in his arms, who was still very young at that time.

"Are you satisfied with that?"

Sure enough, this is the only way to make her feel good - "Hmm! Hey, hey, hey......"

"I'm sorry, but this little guy must come along. What else to say - 'how can I be absent from my brother's graduation ceremony' or something...... I really can't help it. ”

The woman in front of her showed a somewhat uneasy expression. But it was only for a moment......

"It's okay, in fact, this guy decided early in the morning, right?"

"Because, because...... It's an appointment! ”

In fact, it is not so much an agreement as a completely arbitrary assertiveness.

It's just that, in the face of my sister's eager anticipation, although it's a little annoying, it's really a little difficult to refuse.

"Hey, is that kid your friend?"

Eventually, looking at the harmony of the family, Yuki quickly realized that he couldn't stay here any longer, otherwise he would undoubtedly be embarrassed.

However, just as she turned to leave, she was stopped.

Then she found herself in the mood for that scene; That kind of atmosphere, and that kind of conversation, I can't help but envy it......

"Hello."

With a clumsy greeting that was too nervous to work, he unknowingly joined them.

- "Luck? What a good name, I think you must not lack good luck, and maybe you are also favored by Lady Luck in the dark! ”

After that, she couldn't remember exactly what she said, and the only thing that left an impression was her tearful self and the smile that seemed to contain everything.

Is this how the so-called mother feels? To be honest, I don't know...... Because of dystocia, my impression of her is almost equal to zero.

In the blink of an eye, there was a scene of corpses strewn all over the field, as if the entire space was naturally soaked in a pool of blood!

And in the blink of an eye, they were like beasts that had lost their minds, just shooting out all their ammunition like crazy, but even this did not stop them from attacking like crazy!

But even if you know that the outcome may be so desperate that you can't help but give up your dying throes......

She also had to keep struggling. Even if you're covered in blood!

"It's no longer possible here, get out of here and go to the central plaza on the lower level...... I'm coming to the Queen! Move fast! ”

However, as soon as the words fell, Xingcai found that the damage rate of the body was close to 70%, and the arms were already in a state of broken threads.

The internal wiring, knots, and various circuit boards are all exposed as a matter of course.

- In other words, it is already a complete state of inability to fight.

But, "I'm sorry, as long as I'm alive, I won't let you go!" ”

Immediately afterward, she gave up on restarting the body. He plunged headlong into the denser and denser waves with a one-handed sword!

Without hesitation, it was another slashing and slashing!

Before that, she closed the floodgates of the only exit from the hall and cut off her way!

While this realization is admirable, this self-sacrificing realization is not something to be praised.

And, to be honest, acts like this are very stupid.

But my own brain is not very clever, so I can only think of this way......

Then, without hesitation, he pressed the self-detonation button of the body!

"There are no weapons left, really...... Your dedication is really admirable. Well, let's give you a big gift at the end! ”

However, at the moment when the countdown returned to zero, the body was indifferent!

"No explosions? How could it be ......?! ”

However, just as she realized that something was wrong, the whole person flew out like a bullet in an instant due to the violent impact!

Then he slammed into the wall that was harder than the copper wall, and in the blink of an eye, he felt that the sky was spinning and his eyes were full of stars!

At this moment, she fell to the ground, covered in blood, and she almost didn't even have the strength to stand up.

"It's a little bit, it's not good......"

Her words sounded like her last words......

And in the face of such a desperate situation, I really can't imagine the scene of turning defeat into victory.

Maybe you can only hope for a miracle that you have always disliked, right?

"Really, it's obvious that he volunteered, but it turned out to be like this or something, it's really shameless!"

These words gradually permeated the entire space as the roof fell a little......

In any case, the goal was barely achieved. That's not a lot of regrets, right? ”

A warrior cannot expect luck; You can't expect happiness; I can't hope for a miracle that makes people laugh like big teeth.

At all costs...... That kind of plot is only suitable for fairy tales.

The only wish that can be allowed may be in the form of death, right?

But this kind of thing is terrifying even to imagine, who would expect it to happen?

The vision was blurred by drops of blood, and the scene in front of him naturally became faint......

Suddenly, a feeling of fatigue that was almost like drowsiness swept through his body, and in an instant, Yuki couldn't help but slowly close his eyes.

I have thought about the scene of death countless times......

I also wondered if I would be scared when that time came; Is it acceptable.

In addition, I also thought about what would happen if I chose another path instead of becoming a soldier.

Will it snuggle up in someone's arms? Or is it to follow someone's footsteps and go with him to see what the scenery holds at the end of his silly and cute dreams?

Speaking of which, when did that guy's dream become his own dream unknowingly?

Originally, the reason for choosing to become a warrior was simply dissatisfaction with the status quo.

But when exactly did this idea get rid of it? I don't know, I can't remember it anymore.

What's the use of thinking about it now?

And Lemuel was also in a desperate situation, but unlike Xing, he never thought about going back alive from the beginning.

- Not just this time, but every time.

Even if it was so clear to all, he had no intention of abandoning it. And now in order for Vane to get out smoothly, all he has to do is delay as much time as possible.

However, the goal has long been achieved. But he had no intention of leaving......

Soon after, the roar behind him and the sound of an explosion that seemed to shake the ground instantly caused Vane to fall into an abnormal state of stiffness-

Just kidding, right? Are you kidding?! This must be a dream ...... "No, don't!!" Brother!!!! ”

"Hurry up and leave, don't waste the time he has won for us!"

But now, Vane was completely out of breath, and the whole person was in some kind of aimless muttering.

Seeing this, Natalie immediately decided-

"If you can't drive, don't get in the way, let me come!"

Immediately after, she did not hesitate to push Vane, who was so distracted that she couldn't love her, out of the driver's seat and sat on it herself!

- It's not that it's callous, it's that this is really not the time to be sad, and the highest priority now should be to find a way to get out of this place as soon as possible!

"Sit tight, I'm going to speed up!" As soon as the words fell, the spaceship seemed to be moving at an incredible speed!

- This kind of thing, although it has happened from time to time; I often see it with my own eyes......

But for myself, I'm almost tired of grief; tired of crying; In the same way, I am tired of shedding tears again and again.

Because no matter how sad you are, the dead can't come back.

This is war! Its final outcome is destined to be full of corpses.

At the same time, it has invisibly dismantled one originally harmonious family after another...... But—

"Sure enough, I still hate this kind of thing!"

There was no doubt about that, and I used to think that I might be able to change something on my own, but I soon realized

- I'm just a person; With only one pair of hands, it is impossible to do that kind of thing easily......

This kind of thing should have been known for a long time.

But why, do I feel so sad now? The man; The mechage always felt familiar. But where have you seen it?

I can't think of the most critical part anyway.

"Are you crying?"

It wasn't until the moment Hatfield's words came that he woke up like a dream—

But although she denied it without thinking, the tears could not be stopped no matter what, as if the embankment had burst!

"I'm fine."

It sounded like a self-deceptive lie, and even she thought it was ridiculous.

But even then she could only deny it, because there was more important things to accomplish in front of her.

Is this reason enough? Enough is enough. But is this really good? She didn't know, she just had to do it.

In order to survive, you can only choose this kind of practice that you despise even yourself......

Why? Is there no end to such a thing? Where are they going to erode before they stop? Will the dawn come?

She pondered such questions; While holding the joystick tightly, enduring the harsh criticism of his conscience over and over again, he still did not make the decision to turn back.

Natalie knew very well that if she did, she would undoubtedly be sent to death...... So......

Therefore, she firmly believes that her judgment and decision are correct.

However, this "correctness" was almost so heavy that she was almost overwhelmed.

The same desperate situation; The two of them, who were also cornered, seemed to be connected at this moment even with the beating of their hearts.

However, they all accepted the impending death as if nothing had happened.

But no one would really allow such a thing—

"Really, I'm glad that guy always makes such a self-determination!"

As soon as the words fell, Gareth, who was originally on his way home, turned around without hesitation and turned back.

"Huh? Get back......? Are you serious?!

There's no way we're going to be able to deal with the enemies there alone, right? Even if you want to go, it's safest to have someone go back and ask for support, right? ”

- But Gareth didn't listen to Maz at all-

"Since you don't agree, wouldn't you just go back? Get out of the way! ”

In the blink of an eye, the atmosphere between the two became tense, as if they could swing their fists at each other at any moment.

"Shhhh Got it, got it! What a stupid guy who doesn't know how to be flexible...... Is that important to you? ”

——

And Gareth's answer did not hesitate -

"If it weren't for Your Highness, I would have been a dead man by now. He gave him this life, so he should give it back! ”

As soon as the words fell, as expected, he punched Maz!

"Since I finally survived, let me live well! At least don't say it's worthless for your life, you idiot! ”

"You're light, bastard!"

Unconsciously pushed back, but Madz seemed to have given up persuasion-

"I'm already satisfied with punching you, so I won't stop you anymore. Go for it! But relatively, give me back alive!! ”

He was glad he had made such a decision.

Because, you can't leave it alone...... Either way.

After all, he was entrusted with this...... That's why we have to fulfill this agreement.

That's all? No, it's certainly more than that.

And at this moment, he felt an anomaly that shouldn't have existed-

"I forgot! The original fuel of this aircraft is only enough for the return trip!? ”

The moment he realized this, his expression was simply hard to see, and people couldn't help but think of the word "terminally ill".

Because, in any case, this is a fatal mistake.

"There's a gas station around here...... How could it be! ”

If you run out of fuel by the time you go, there is no doubt that everything will really be over, so even for this sake, you have to think about saving a little now.

"Really, if I knew so, I should have filled that damn chest at any cost! What a mistake, what a mistake! ”

However, at this moment, nothing to complain about will work.

Maybe we can only hope that when the body's energy is completely exhausted, the support will catch up, right?

"Damn!"