Before the Final Trial
Once fate is observed, its outcome can never be changed.
...
But...
But...?
Every result comes with a next.
One result leads to a cause... and that cause brings about another result. That's how this world works.
Even in the end you saw, there must be a nextbeyond it.
But... that is the end.
There is no next page after the end.
Then write one yourself, dear.
...
Can anyone even do that?
...
Of course.
Even this old timer knows one person who can do it.
Someone who's still writing the next beyond the end for us.
Who... is it?
Hahaha.
My beloved Luna.
Listen well, I'll give you my final prophecy.
You are fated… to meet that person.
And on the fateful day, you will discover that their name is...
...Luna?
Huh? Captain!
Wait, what were we just talking about again?
I sighed.
We were finally about to begin the final trial of this Journey.
And she zoned out again...
From a different perspective, maybe that's part of Luna's strong point.
At least she doesn't get nervous.
Focus on it.
Okay...
But don't worry! There's no way any enemy can outwit my battle foresight!
Predict incoming attacks, dodge swiftly, then wham—instant victory!
That foresight doesn't work too well on the Voidborns, remember?
You got complacent last time and almost got seriously hurt.
It's not that it doesn't work at all... But she only gets a few seconds ahead.
And this one might be even shorter.
...Are you ready, Captain?
Is it time?
Yes. The Star Savior Succession Trial, the [Journey].
Its final trial will now begin.
Your opponent will be the [Executor of Aldebaran, Gille].
[Dirac's Well] has begun projection.
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B-by the way, Captain...
Hmm...?
Captain... What was your name again?
Oh, come to think of it...
I blinked, stunned for a moment.
We've spent nearly a year together and I still haven't told my name?
This isn't just forgetfulness.
I might actually need a check-up after this trial.
My name is...
W-wait! Stop!
Tell me after the trial! After!
If I hear it now... I don't think I'll be able to stay calm.
What kind of name do you think I have...?
N-no! It's not like that, I swear! Just...
Just wait until it's over, okay?
...Yeah. Alright.