Even if you succeed in jobless reincarnation and time magic, you must live life to the fullest.

"..."

That's it.

It turned out to be the case.

No wonder Lala said it would take a day to prepare.

In other words, that is to say...

just now.

Percius is dead.

"……Feel sorry."

I said in a slightly hoarse voice.

"..."

Qixing stared at me blankly.

"Why...why are you apologizing..."

"Could it be...wait, you're kidding, right? This isn't funny at all..."

"Hey Rudeus, don't scare me like that! I won't forgive you for playing such a prank!"

"How could this be... It just doesn't make sense no matter how I think about it. Why would someone do such a thing..."

"Don't... joke around..."

With each word Qi Xing spoke, his voice grew softer and softer.

to the end.

Looking at my ashen face, which remained silent.

He slumped onto the sofa, unable to speak.

"Why on earth..."

"To reach the place where the gods and men reside, we need the secret treasure that Percius possesses."

"...Did Orstide do it?"

"It must be him..."

I said, my mood slightly heavy.

“…You must be joking.”

That's what Qixing said.

Then a long silence ensued.

……

For the Seven Stars.

What exactly are Orstide and Percius?

no doubt.

Meeting Alsterd was the greatest fortune she had ever had in this world.

Under the protection of the Dragon God's power, the seven stars who appeared at the transfer center were not arrested as the culprits.

Without Orstide, the Seven Stars would probably have died a terrible death.

Language barrier.

Common sense differs.

Without magic, one cannot understand the current situation.

In such circumstances, it is not incomprehensible how severe the interrogation or even the final execution could be.

It was Alster who helped her at this time.

Not only that, but he also brought her to meet me and told her what she needed to do.

For her.

Orstide is like a guide in this world.

No amount of repayment can ever be enough to repay this kindness.

however……

Percius was also of great kindness to her.

383. You must come back.

Percius is the pinnacle of the field of summoning magic.

It can use god-level summoning magic.

He also has a very high level of expertise and research in teleportation magic.

The Seven Stars have made great progress in their research on the transfer to another world with the help of Percius.

Although it has not been successful so far.

However, one cannot deny Percius's help to the Seven Stars in this matter.

Based on emotion and reason.

The seven stars were very grateful to Percius.

……

Whether it was Orstide or Percius.

For the Seven Stars, they are all benefactors.

Therefore.

When the two are facing off, Seven Stars has no choice but to accept the situation.

Take this into account.

Orstide did not tell the Seven Stars about the necessity of killing Percius.

My timing was terrible.

But at this moment...

Orstide killed Percius.

Once Percius dies, the aerial fortress will fall.

Eleven of the twelve familiars will disappear immediately as a result.

The Celestial being, Hilvaryl, will likely fight Orstide to the death in order to avenge Pergius.

Her strength should not be underestimated; she even participated in the Battle of Laplace.

But no matter what, she couldn't possibly harm Alsterd.

In other words.

The outcome has been decided.

"...Seven Stars, I'm so sorry."

I said it again.

“You don’t need to apologize, but… Rudius, but…”

That's what Qixing said.

Tears suddenly welled up in my eyes.

"Percius is dead."

"If you and Orstide are also killed by the gods..."

"Then wouldn't I really be all alone in this world?!"

"Wouldn't I then have absolutely no one I can rely on?"

"I don't want that!"

Qi Xing suddenly screamed hysterically.

"Whether it's you, Orstide, or Percius, you are all among my few friends in this world! Without you, I probably wouldn't have been able to hold on when the experiment failed! It is because you are by my side that I can endure the pain of failure and continue to live! Although I may never be able to go back, as long as you are by my side, I have the courage to live!"

"but……"

"But what if even you all die!"

"If even you all die, I don't know if I can still stand this messed-up world! At that time, I won't even have anyone to talk to. What am I supposed to do, all alone in this alien world?!"

"Rudius! What should I do?!"

Qixing grabbed my collar.

He yelled at me while tears streamed down his face.

"..."

This isn't the first time I've seen Qixing lose control of his emotions.

But this is indeed the first time it has gotten out of control to this extent.

Faced with Qixing's hysteria, I could only choose to remain silent.

All the words I wanted to say were stuck in my throat.

If I had to say anything, all I could do was apologize again and again.

But this was clearly not the answer Seven Stars wanted.

So I can only...