Journey
By the time we started walking toward the city, the sun had already set and the moon reigned over the dead of night.
As I quickened my pace, I thought to myself. The night sky and the moon here weren't all that different from where I come from.
After Gille and the mysterious girl vanished, we decided to return to Candle Square for now.
Thankfully, Asherah was holding up well.
As for me—
Lisa told me to speak with [Alicia], the person who had been looking for me...
Oh, you're finally here.
I've already received the reports.
I heard you got caught up in some problems as soon as you arrived.
Heh... You remind me of a certain [someone] I know.
Incidents and accidents often followed that person around. Just like you.
But this incident isn't entirely your fault.
I apologize for not greeting you properly, even though I invited you here as a guest.
You invited me...?
Oh, apologies for my late introduction.
My name is [Alicia Lemegeton].
I am the founder of the [Nebula Observation Agency] and the [First Observer] who reads the trajectories of the stars.
But also just another witch.
Welcome to the Nebula Observation Agency.
[Captain].
...Why does everyone call me Captain?
Do you not remember?
You and I have made a contract.
You promised to become the Captain leading the [Journey] in NOA—and inherit the power of the Star Savior.
I have no such memories...
Heh, it seems like you're confused after having gone through so many things.
But I do not lie.
You have, formed a contract with me. Entirely of your own volition.
...
It could help you to take it a bit easier.
I'm sure that spending some time here...
...will help jog your memories.
I will do my best to accommodate your stay to the best of my abilities.
So from here on out, I'd really appreciate it if you could start doing your [Captain stuff.]
Captain stuff...?
Yes, as I've mentioned.
You've officially been assigned as NOA's [Journey Captain].
Your mission is to find talented Saviors and help them complete the [Journey].
And ultimately... stop the [catastrophe] headed for Lavistar.
That is your job.
I don't know anything about that.
Don't worry. You will be able to do it.
I swear it on my name.
There is no captain more capable than you are. There never was, and there will never be.
Merely walking the [Journey] by your side...
will make them [beings who shine like stars].
I'll try, but...
Haha. That is good enough for now. I look forward to hearing news of your achievements.
Your assigned [liaison officer] will explain all the rules and support systems related to the [Journey].
Then, I pray... that the blessings of the stars be upon you.
As I left after the conversation with her—
I realized what the strange feeling I've been struggling with was.
Captain! Oh my, meeting you is the luckiest thing to ever happen to me!
How disappointing, [Captain].
Welcome to the Nebula Observation Agency. [Captain].
I didn't question why everyone was calling me Captain.
On the contrary...
In a corner of my mind, I had already accepted the title of [Captain] as if it was familiar and natural.
I don't know what kind of world this is or what I can do here.
But at least I have a place to stay.
Like Alicia said, if I spend more time in this world, my memories may start coming back to me.
If so, I must start doing [my job].
With a newfound resolve, I headed down to the plaza to find my quarters.
...
...Sorry to keep you waiting.
Why don't you come out now?
...
I see, it was you who stopped the [Cycle].
Thanks to you, things just got a lot more bothersome.
The rules of the [Journey] need to be changed, and we'll have to start preparing for the [trial] again.
...
Does all this... have that much value to you?
So much so that you would dare to defy [him]?
No... I didn't stop it.
I will destroy it.
Once and for all.
Haha...
Indeed. I pray for your success this time.
May the blessings of the stars be upon you... as well.