At the End of the Journey
Captain, did your wish come true?
...Yeah. Thanks, Tanya.
...Mm.
That's good to hear.
Petra and Marcille said, if I receive a lot, I should give at least one thing back.
I did that.
So I'm happy.
You worked hard, Captain. Saying thanks is important. And also...
Did I do a good job?
I watched her brightened face for a moment.
The one who stands at the end of the [Journey], having endured countless moments of pain and suffering.
There will be more hardships ahead.
But I believe in her.
She'll surpass me one day...
And become the greatest [Savior] of them all.
Her light was so bright... I closed my eyes.
...Congratulations, Savior.
With this, you have passed the final trial of the [Journey].
Shall we head back now?
They are throwing a huge celebration in your honor for [completing the Journey].
...
Savior...?
...Hmm?
...
...Um.
Wasn't there someone else?
...Strange.
There's been no one else but us here from the start.
Really?
...No. That's not right.
There was someone.
The one who said I wasn't a failure... who told me I'd do better next time...!
... A meerkat?
Savior, I'm not sure what you're talking about.
The frying ingredients, they're at the quarters.
Keep them safe. If you leave them out, they'll spoil. Got it?
Captain is like Petra and Marcille.
A fox, a rabbit... and lastly, a meerkat.
I'll find you soon. And just now, I found one more thing I want.
Next time we meet, the four of us are having the best fried food ever. Yeah.
And so, another new starlight ignited.
Its radiant flame was etched into the Archive—a beacon to pierce the endless dark of the cosmos.
Observation complete.