At the End of the Journey
Tango down.
Whew... Sector spotless. Mission accomplished.
No additional hostiles detected.
Operation complete.
Good work, Emily.
Same to you, Captain.
That concludes my first mission from you.
I carried out your order without deviation.
Because I trusted you.
My heart surged with the thrill of battle before I even realized it...
But I wasn't afraid of becoming a monster.
Because you were right behind me.
Because we stood and fought together.
Right. As long as we're together, we'll overcome anything.
Whew...!
My head feels so clear.
At this rate, my memory should hold up for a while.
While we're at it...
Would you be willing to stop by the Antares Mercenaries with me?
The Antares Mercenaries?
I should give them a proper farewell.
I'm done being a covert mercenary with a secret mission. I intend to live as a maid of Candle Square.
Now that I know the truth, I don't need something like a true mission anymore.
I won't deny that I still feel hurt that the Commander deceived me...
Even so, it's where I grew up.
I'd love to introduce you to everyone, Captain.
I'm sure the Commander won't worry about me anymore if I do.
Fufu. I'm looking forward to it.
Oh, I could also show you my old quarters.
Instructor Mark's tactical drills could help in future combat too, so perhaps you could join one...
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?
...Excuse me?
Was there something on your mind?
They are throwing a huge celebration in your honor for completing the Journey—
Savior?
Did I... forget something again?
It feels like there's something important I can't quite recall...
I swear he was right here... Where did he go?
...What are you talking about?
The person who was standing beside me... where did he go?
It's been just the two of us from the beginning.
...
That can't be.
Yes, I have to admit, I am quite forgetful.
I always forget what matters most, only to regret it afterward.
But...
Een so, this memory feels... so vivid.
I'm afraid I have no idea what you're talking about.
I'm sorry... but I need to go.
Captain, the order you gave me...
I remember it clearly.
I'll believe in it. I already do.
That one day... we'll meet again.
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.