At the End of the Journey
Current member of the Journey Savior Party, Assault Trooper Besta.
Reporting in, Captain. I have officially completed the Journey.
You did great.
No, Captain, you're the one who deserves the credit.
You prepared all the training for me.
Handled the quests, checked the gear, booked the quarters, and...
Even helped me sort through my personal troubles.
It's all thanks to your support.
This is the first time I've been cared for by someone else.
In the Western Disaster Zone, we barely had time to care for ourselves.
Once this is over and I return to the West... I'll probably still think about you, Captain... Hmm?
...Yes. I realize now.
I've become someone who can't function without you.
From morning to night, I can't do anything without you around.
Wipe your nose first.
Oops. It came out before I noticed.
Shall we go, Captain?
The liaison officer said a grand celebration awaited us.
I'm already looking forward to it. Aren't you?
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...?
Yes? Oh, right.
...
...Ms. Lisa, I have a question.
Was anyone else here besides us?
...Strange.
There's been no one else but us here from the start.
...No. Someone was definitely here.
This sense of emptiness I feel... the helplessness...
And this newfound control over the Void Force...
Putting it all together, there's only one possible answer.
This is neglect play!
...Excuse me?
Savior, I'm not sure what you're talking about...
Endless waiting is just another form of suffering.
It's just an inconsiderate form of teasing.
...Even though I have to return to the Western Disaster Zone now.
Someday, for sure.
To see the fireworks again next year with you, Captain.
I'll give everything I have to reclaim the West.
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.