At the End of the Journey
*Huff* *Huff*
It's quiet now. Is it over...?
Yeah. We made it. You completed the Journey.
Nngh...!
We did iiiit! Woohoo!!
Grrnk, grrnk!!
Can't believe I really pulled off the continent's top race...
Thanks, Captain. I had a blast running it, all thanks to you.
What about when you were down because of Dave?
Ahem, let's just forget all that.
We've got plenty more trouble waiting ahead. Might as well hold on to the good memories.
Grrnk, grrnk.
What are you grinning at? I said drop it.
Grrnk, grrnk!!
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].
...Huh? Wait, where did he go?
Excuse me? What do you mean?
The only ones to pass the Journey were you and your bike hog...
You messing with me right now?
Captain was right here, just moments ago!
...Excuse me?
My head went fuzzy for a sec... and I almost forgot the Captain.
But I held on. Got through it with pure grit.
What kind of real man forgets her buddy? Not happening.
Wouldn't most people say it's absurd to push through with grit alone...?
Dave, you still good to run?
Grrnk! Grrnk!
Now it makes sense why you asked what I'd do once the Journey was over.
But you know what, Captain? With this, my next road is already chosen, isn't it?
I'm coming to find you, buddy! No matter where you are!
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.