At the End of the Journey
It's really... all over now, Captain.
Yeah. It is.
Captain.
I think I'm finally ready to become a better knight.
I won't burn myself out pretending to be composed anymore.
But I'll still keep this calm strength.
So my teammates can always trust and count on me at my back.
Still.
Would you help me lift this shield sometimes?
Just for a little while, when I'm really worn out. Let me lean on you.
Anytime.
Haha.
Then... let's talk about what comes next.
First, I should probably write to the Knights. I bet Charlotte's going to be shocked.
I wonder what our next quest will be. It'll be our first one after finishing the Journey.
Who knows, we might have to face a fearsome opponent.
Hmm... I guess we shouldn't stop training, then.
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?
Wasn't...
...
Wasn't someone standing next to me?
Excuse me? What do you mean?
There's been no one else but us here from the start.
...
I know what I'm saying sounds strange.
But I'm certain...
That someone really was here with me.
Someone I wanted so badly to protect.
Savior, what are you talking about all of a sudden...?
...Let's postpone the party for now.
There's someone I need to protect.
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.