At the End of the Journey
Heh heh, heh heh heh!
Captain? Did you see that? Did you see that?!
Yeah, all of it.
You did great, genius investigator.
Mhm, I knew you'd acknowledge my efforts!
But you haven't seen everything yet! Because I'm the new—
That's enough!!
Ahem... By the way, Captain. Now that we're about to end the Journey, I'm worried about something.
There are so many things I want to do, and I don't know what to do first.
What are they?
Something like this. Like, hanging a sign outside of the office saying "Here waits the greatest genius in all of Lavistar who passed the Journey," or...
Oh, what if somebody asks for an autograph? Should I be like, "Of course! I'm THE Gwen Lestrade, in the flesh!" and play it cool?
I want to appear on a talk show, write an autobiography... And Lampadis will be so popular that people will have to wait at least a year just to bring a case!
Hey, don't worry, Captain!
I expect you to do your duty as my sidekick, but I can give you employee benefits, like prioritizing cases and concerns from you!
What do you say? Aren't you excited about your upcoming time with Gwen Lestrade?
A-and...
N-not that I'm into it, but if you want just in case...
My whips and ropes are always ready—
I don't need any of that!
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].
...Hm? What? A celebration?
...Savior?
W-wait... Lisa, did you see anyone around? I swear there was somebody else here with us...
Pardon me?
There's been no one else but us here from the start.
No one... else?
No! That can't be! I know I had a trusty sidekick!
Argh! The celebration can wait! There's a more important case to solve!
H-huh? Savior?! Where are you going?!
A disappearing act, huh? Captain.
But I'm not the old me anymore.
If I close my eyes and count to three, I'll be able to know where you went.
You just wait, Captain...
I'll bring this case to light. And when I do, we'll solve the mysteries of NOA together!
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.