At the End of the Journey
As soon as the trial ended, Epindel trotted straight over to me.
...Her face was bright red.
First! That's absolutely not true! I just didn't think getting revenge was the top priority right now!
And second! You said I should open up about everything, and now you're mocking me for it?!
Calm down, Epindel.
You want me to calm down after spreading such outrageous slander?!
I'm not mocking you.
I'm just proud of myself.
There you go again, trying to smooth everything over with that sly tongue of yours...
Hey, I earned the trust of the Falconet of Orlan, didn't I?
That's not something just anyone can do.
...You and your tongue!
Hmph...
...
As you said, the Falconet's trust doesn't come cheap.
...So you'd best not think a visit or two to the estate is all it takes.
Whoa, that got serious fast...
...Pfft.
But you brought this on yourself, didn't you?
...
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?
...Ah, Thank you.
How odd.
Lisa, was it really just the two of us here?
Pardon?
There's been no one else but us here from the start.
...Right. Of course.
It makes sense. The Hawk of Orlan flies alone.
A hawk always flies alone...
It feels strange, as if I've said that before...
...!
...Lisa, would it be all right if we put off the celebration just a little?
W-what?! Savior?! Where are you going?
...As if I'd ever forget.
Do you think I give my heart to just anyone?
The price of my trust and the debt from that duel.
I won't let you run from it. Not until I've collected it all...!
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.