At the End of the Journey

Whew! Well, I'd say that was a clean enough finish.

Definitely more my style than paperwork. Fufu.

At least there's no cleanup paperwork after this.

No complicated reports, no damage projections, no error analysis...

Ugh... even thinking about it gives me a headache.

Anyway, what'd you think, Captain? I did pretty well, didn't I?

Fufu! With nothing else to worry about, I could focus completely.

And your excellent command helped too.

So, now that the trial is over...

Uh... if you don't have any plans after this...

How about a drink once we're back?

I know a place with great atmosphere and even better food.

A proper toast for completing the Journey, just the two of us.

...And I still have something to tell you, after all. Fufu!

Congratulations!

With this, you have passed the final trial of the [Journey].

Yes. Thank you, Lisa.

Shall we head back now?

They are throwing a huge celebration in your honor for [completing the Journey].

A party? Hmm... I appreciate the thought, but for a celebration I usually prefer drinking [alone] in peace—

...Huh?

What's wrong, Roberta...?

Doesn't something feel off to you?

I should be happy... but I don't feel happy at all.

Alone...

Well... whatever. I've always been fine on my—

...No. Something's definitely off.

Lisa, was there anyone with me earlier?

There's been no one else but us here from the start.

That can't be right.

...I remember it clearly. Someone else was here.

Don't underestimate the judgment of someone who works in the field...

Just give me a moment. I'll figure it out.

I'll find you and ask why you disappeared without a word.

And I won't leave without an answer.

There's... something I still haven't said to you yet...!