At the End of the Journey
...Enemy destroyed.
...
Ceres, are you okay?!
Ah, Captain. It's you.
So... this is the end, huh.
...
...M-maybe we should give Dirac's Well one more sweep... just to be safe...
...Is there anything left to sweep?
Ah, r-right.
...Tch.
...Soft! You're too soft!
Where did that come from?!
No, that wasn't for you, Captain. I was talking to myself.
After saying so confidently I wasn't afraid...
And now that the moment's really here... I'm getting sentimental?
That's not being soft.
Anyone would feel that way when something they've poured their heart into comes to an end.
*Chuckle*
There you go again with your serpent's tongue.
...
Captain, the West always welcomes newcomers.
Of course, we are still modest compared to NOA, and all we have are tough people, but...
if you ever wanted to come...
...Yeah. I think I'd like that.
R-really...?
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, right.
Ms. Lisa? This might sound odd but...
Were you the one who led the Journey?
Huh? Of course not.
I'm just the liaison, nothing more.
I see...
I'm not sure what's going on, but maybe you can sort it out at the party—
No, that won't be necessary.
Pardon?
There's no time. I need to request reinforcements, return to the West as fast as possible...
...
And I need to find that person.
Savior?! Where are you going?!
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.