You think you're worthy of saving the world?

"Good evening, Senior."

Yuri looked towards the center of the room.

A beautiful girl with long, straight black hair, her upper body completely naked, her lower body clad in black stockings, and her snow-white arms suspended high above her body.

The whole scene was incredibly romantic.

However, Yuri had already released all his energy into Princess Rosalia's body, so he wouldn't have any reaction; he would just find it beautiful.

"...Yuri."

Amelod opened his eyes.

Emerald-colored pupils glowed eerily in the darkness.

Yuri walked up to her and asked softly, "Senior, have you calmed down yet?"

141 My Eternal Bond (Necklace)

"...I'm alright now."

The girl with long, straight black hair nodded quietly.

Yuri met her gaze, then reached out and untied the chains binding her wrists.

"...Woo."

Amelod let out a soft groan, then sat heavily on the cold ground.

Yuri draped the loungewear over her shoulders over her naked body, her long, beautiful legs, encased in black stockings, stretched out limply.

"Lord Yuri, I'm so sorry for causing you and everyone so much trouble."

"It really has caused a lot of trouble."

Yuri smiled and sat down next to her.

"The Knights have searched the entire Upper City today for you, who are missing."

From after school until late at night, when I got home just now, I saw them still on the street searching for any trace of you.

Because it was already late, and it wasn't safe for the girls to stay outside, I sent them all home.

I don't want their parents or housekeepers to come to the school tomorrow morning and confront me.

"..."

Upon hearing Yuri mention the Lily Cross, Amelod bit her lip with mixed feelings.

"I'm sorry... It's all because of me that everyone worried..."

"Indeed, it's all your fault."

Yuri crossed his arms over his chest, ignoring the fact that he was the one who had imprisoned Amelod.

"However, for the sake of our friendship, let's not pursue the issue of the vice-captain's unexcused absence this time. Remember to apologize to everyone later, okay?"

"……Um."

Amelod turned his head to the side, lowered his eyelashes, and asked calmly.

"I'm sorry, Lord Yuri."

“I used to naively believe that the lily cross could last forever.”

"Three years ago... when I first joined the Knights, Lord Euryphus was still a child who always hid behind Cecilia."

Although everyone says you will become the savior in the future, but…

Amelod hesitated, but Yu encouraged her with his eyes to continue.

"But I'm afraid it's not just me, but everyone else... actually just sees you as a mascot of the Lily Cross."

At that time, Lady Yuri was like a princess in a fairy tale, protected by knights.

Yuri could completely understand her thoughts.

Until he regained his memories of his past life, he was an introverted and weak boy with no talent whatsoever.

"I thought this kind of time could continue like a fairy tale."

But recently, Lord Yuri has changed…”

Amelod pursed his lips.

"You are no longer as timid as you used to be, and your personality has become much more outgoing."

He obtained the special admission qualification of St. Cromwell in just one month, so legitimate that everyone was stunned.

I think Lord Yuri is truly remarkable, and I'm very proud of him.

"Hmph, you can praise me a little more," Yuri said.

"However, I have gradually realized that with our (Lily Cross) strength, we may no longer be able to protect Lord Yuri."

The legitimacy and reason for the existence of the Holy Son's Guard are gradually disappearing... Thinking about this, I am terrified, terrified.

Amelod's shoulders trembled slightly, but his expression was resolute and determined.

"I can't stand it."

"What is the most important thing to Lord Yuri? To me, it is the lily cross."

You, Lady Cecilia, Ruby, Safia, and everyone else... I hope everyone can stay in the past three years forever.

I'm scared! I can't imagine a future where the Lily Cross no longer exists, so..."

"Was it at that time that your heart was corrupted by the demon sword?" Yuri asked.

Amelod gave a soft "hmm".

"I thought that if Lord Yuri's surroundings become fraught with danger, perhaps the Lily Cross could continue to exist."

"That's so stupid..."

Emerald did not refute Yuri's comments.

That was really stupid.

An abnormal obsession bound Amelio's heart.

Over the past three years, she has poured too much emotion into the Lily Cross and also placed unhealthy expectations on it.

So when the Knights were about to disband, she was like a mother who had lost her child, at a loss and unable to face the future.

This is Amelod's inner conflict.

"I presumptuously believed that everything I did was for the sake of the Lily Cross, but in reality, I was tarnishing the Lily Cross and discrediting you, Lord Yuri, with criminal acts."

I'm sorry... As the vice-commander of the Knights, I knew perfectly well that this was something I should never have done, yet I still...

I'm sorry, I was too selfish. All I could think about was myself..."

Amelod covered her face, tears streaming from between her palms.

"Ha, what's wrong with being selfish?"

A strange, sarcastic voice came from the doorway.

Yuri looked up in surprise and saw a silver-haired witch with her arms crossed in the swaying lamplight.

Stella, aren't you asleep yet?

Although the "Ash Witch" made a dashing entrance, she was inexplicably wearing a nightcap.

Stella ignored Yuri's question and stared at Amelio with a mocking look.

"I thought you were a boring top student, but I didn't expect you to be so interesting."

There's nothing wrong with being a little selfish. People should live for themselves, and the only person you can truly trust is yourself...

If you want something, go for it and plunder it; if you want to protect something, destroy it and kill it...

If the world tries to take away your place, then take revenge on the whole world—what's wrong with thinking that way?

"Go back to sleep!"

Yuri interrupted Stella's rambling, inflamed speech.

Seeing Stella raise her eyebrows in a defiant manner, Yuri ignored her, gathered her thoughts, and began to speak:

"Senior Aimerod, although you want to apologize to me, I actually want to express my gratitude to you."

"Thank you? To me?"

Yuri nodded: "Senior, thank you for all your hard work. Thanks to you, the Lily Cross has survived to this day for the past three years..."

The Knights are all girls who have been pampered since childhood and are full of strong personalities. It's thanks to you that they've been able to get along so harmoniously until now.

"Lord Yuri..."

A glint of light flashed in Amelod's eyes.

It seems the words of the prophesied child resonated with her.

What Amelod probably hoped for was that his efforts would be rewarded.

The Lily Cross has its share of conflicts and disputes, and there are plenty of self-centered young ladies in the group.

Amelod has quietly done a lot to maintain a friendly atmosphere in the group, and she certainly hopes that her actions will be recognized and encouraged.

Yuri continued, "Although the Lily Cross has been formally dissolved, the memories we shared will never die."

Amelod has done so much for us, and everyone, including myself, has seen it and is grateful for it.

You might not know this, but everyone secretly believes you are the true leader of the Lily Cross.

"Lord Yuri..."

Amelod gently bit her lip and lowered her head.

Seemingly to hide her emotions, she rubbed her eyes hard.

"Lord Yuri, you are so kind... even though I am already an incorrigible criminal."

"Haha, that's really true."

The silver-haired witch beside her sneered: "But don't worry, your Holy Son will take you in. It just so happens that he's surrounded by a group of hidden criminals."