The Last Moment as Allies
...We lost.
The defeated have no words.
Do whatever you want with us. Kill us, cook us, burn us—it's all up to you.
That's right. I agree with my sister.
You may XXXX us, ●●●● us, or ■■■■■ us as you please.
Hmm...?
Senior Sister Lyn? Why are you suddenly covering my ears?
Coo?
Wh-what she just said isn't appropriate for children...!
Xien...? That's a bit...
But you said it yourself, Tien. The defeated have no words.
No matter how much we beg them to stop, they'll ●●●● our ●●●●● and...
...!
Force us to XXXX their ●●●●●● all night... and if we lose consciousness, then they'll ■■■■ our—!
...!
Whatever you wish to do with us, Fei... it's entirely up to you.
...Haha!
That's right! You said you'd do anything I ask If I win!
...
Then let's spar again sometime.
...What?
Hmm?
You learn a lot when sparring with masters.
I'd like to face you again when you're stronger. By then, I will be stronger as well!
...Think carefully. This is your final chance.
Your chance to ●●●● Tien however you wish.
Xien? Haven't you been encouraging her this whole time?
No. My decision hasn't changed. Sparring is enough for me.
And regarding your father...
Fei knelt down.
If the Sect Master of the White Dragon Sect abandoned the path of martial mastery because of me, then I apologize.
...!
...You remember our father?
Of course. The White Dragon Sect Master was one of the greatest masters of his time.
To think he'd abandoned the path of martial mastery...
Even now, I find that hard to believe.
...
As for me, the path of martial mastery—the Celestial Art—is something I can never abandon.
But if there is another way for me to atone...
That is enough for us.
Mm?
...It's enough that you remember.
Fufu. Perhaps it's because we were able to go all out?
I don't know why, but...
I feel relieved somehow...
As Tien and Xien departed, Fei turned to face us.
Now it's time to settle what remains.
I will ask once more, Fei. Please come with us peacefully to the Eastern Continent.
Y-yeah, Senior Sister Fei. Come with us.
Coo...!
We'll explain everything to the Sect Master for you! So please...
No matter how many times you ask, my answer remains the same.
I refuse.
That's...!
Coo...
...As expected.
Serpang. Toto.
Huh?
Coo?
I'm sorry.
With a swift motion of Lyn's hand, Serpang and Toto collapsed.
Serpang? Toto...? Lyn, what is this—
I sealed their acupoints. They're only asleep, so don't worry.
...What exactly are you trying to do?
Serpang and Toto were ordered to bring you back, Fei.
But the order I received... no.
The order given to the White Moon of the Nature's Grace is different.
The Nature's Grace?
The Sect Master's secret organization... the Nature's Grace!
I've only heard rumors about it. So it really does exist.
Fei, the order I received was to to bring you before the Sect Master dead or alive.
So I will ask one last time.
Fei, return the Celestial Manuscript and come with us peacefully. Otherwise...
Enough.
Lyn, you already know what I'm going to say.
...I do.
Because that's the kind of person you've always been.
And yet you still ask. That is very like you.
You haven't changed at all.
Captain.
I'm sorry to say this now, but from here on... this is between us.
Could you pretend you saw nothing and return to NOA?
No. I can't do that.
...Huh?
If Senior Sister Lyn and Senior Sister Fei ever point their swords at each other...
Please stop them, Captain.
So that no one gets hurt.
Serpang commissioned me.
She asked me to stop the two of you so no one gets hurt.
...Those kids really do stick their noses everywhere.
I probably have no right to interfere in your business.
But if either of you goes for anyone's life, I'll stop it.
...
That's what Serpang hired me to do.
That's all the more reason for you not to interfere, Captain.
Because this is just a sparring session.
...You're mistaken, Fei. This is no mere sparring session.
Didn't I say I would bring you before the Sect Master dead or alive?
That's only if you defeat me.
But victory will be mine!
...How arrogant.
Arrogant? No. This is confidence. And well-founded confidence at that.
And what, exactly, is the source of that confidence?
Look above.
Perfect clouds. A cool breeze. A moon shining clear...
It's the finest sky I've ever seen!
Hear me, sky above!
Am I, Fei, destined to lose here?!
...
...Haha! See that, Lyn?
The heavens didn't say that I would lose.
Which means I will win, doesn't it?
...What a waste of time.
It's all about perspective.
Disciple of the Wind Moon Sect, instructor of the children's class. And...
White Moon of the Nature's Grace, Lyn.
Fugitive Fei. I will bring you before the Sect Master dead or alive.
Temporary instructor of the Celestial Sect, destined to spread the Celestial Art across the world.
The greatest sword of the East and West, and...
The greatest sword in all the continent—Fei!
Come at me, Lyn!
Their swords tore through the silent night air.