The android girl will not dream of the fairy knight sister

　as well as--

　Why yourself?

　My sister's world is wrong and should not exist.

　But a choice must be made.

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　"Although the Lostbelt will eventually destroy itself, little Sieg, you can't just stand by and watch. You must make a choice between the Lostbelt and human history. This is the path you must take."

　"This is a question of stance. You can't just choose nothing and let things unfold freely. Although I don't think this is in line with your character either."

　Merlin rarely put away his usual playful attitude, and his face was filled with seriousness that the girl had never seen before.

　"I..."

　Can't do it.

　I wanted to say this, but it felt like I was seen through.

　"This isn't a question; it's reality, a reality you must face. I understand how you feel. However, you absolutely must make a clear choice between human history and the Lostbelt."

　I already know some of the truth, and I also know the ending of my "future" self.

　Different positions lead to different choices.

　There is no right or wrong between the worlds.

　Each side has its own position and each side has its own justice.

　Right and wrong have no meaning from the very beginning in this battle between worlds.

　Relax and escape once in a while.

　Why do you keep pushing yourself?

　Wrong history, wrong choice.

　The girl closed her eyes and remained silent. After a period of dead silence, she opened her eyes again.

　Yes, this is not a multiple-choice question that can be ignored.

　But no one said that you can only choose one option, right?

　She would choose panhuman history, but before that—or before the dust settled—

　She would choose the Goblin Knight.

　She wanted to witness the value of that lossbelt with her own eyes, to truly see that period of history with her own eyes.

　Then take away those who should not be destroyed (fairies).

　Because being the strongest is unreasonable.

　-

　"Feel sorry..."

　The girl opened her mouth, and an apologetic voice slowly came out of her mouth.

　"No, it's okay... I know what's going on in Miss Ziggy's mind. It's not Miss Ziggy's fault."

　Mashu gently rested her chin on the girl's shoulder and kept talking.

　"For us to be able to meet again like before...is already..."

　The story will definitely have a happy ending. Mash Kyrielight has no doubt about this.

　Everything we are going through now is just a tortuous process.

　Want to ask questions?

　No.

　Want to be angry?

　No.

　Goetia's approach may be correct, but they cannot accept it, and neither can humans.

　So what are other methods?

　Chaldea's mission is to overcome all difficulties, to reach places no one has ever been to, and to reveal the unprovable answers.

　There is regret.

　This is undeniable and the answer is yes.

　But regret

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　You still have to keep going after that.

　But no matter what the future holds, no matter what the storm ahead is.

　No matter what the outcome is, no matter what the storm is.

　even so--

　I also believe, Mash Kyrielight believes—

　We never did anything wrong.

　-

　"Matthew!"

　The original giant, under the control of Avisbronn, crossed the city and came to the two of them.

　"This is?"

　Ritsuka Fujimaru looked Mashu up and down, with a hint of doubt in his eyes, but more of worry.

　"It's okay, Senior. Mash Kyrielight has already gained the ability to return to the front line. So please don't worry about the future operations..."

　The punishment period gradually passed, and control over her physical health was returned to the girl.

　Her feet gradually gained ground, and the girl slowly stood up from Mashu's arms and stood on the ground again. Her scarlet dragon eyes looked straight into the distance, at the strange master and servant.

　"Cadoch and Anastasia..."

　Avisbronn's eyes narrowed slightly under the mask, and the giant slowly clenched his fists, and weapons made of stone gradually spread out.

　"It seems that this is the last battle?"

　Beowulf looked straight at Anastasia with a beast-like gaze, and Miyamoto Musashi's double swords were unsheathed in an instant.

　Looking at the tense situation ahead, Kadoc curled his lips slightly, then slowly drew out the command seal in his hand.

　At the same time, the earth, which should have been completely silent, began to tremble again. The shell of the fantasy tree in the distance slowly cracked, revealing the "starry sky" "hidden" within it.

　"Command it! Become the emperor! Cardona!"

　The snowstorm that had originally stopped started again, and the long white hair fluttered wildly in the air with the strong wind.

　Ivan the Terrible paused slightly, then slowly looked behind him.

　"Anastasia... is still too young..."

　As he finished speaking, Ivan the Terrible took another step towards the direction where the music came from in the distance.

　"Come, Anastasia, it's time to decide the outcome. You will be the emperor, and I will be the winner—"

　A scornful smile played on Cadoc's lips.

　"Come on, Chaldea. This is the final battle. It's a fight to the death. Only one of the two worlds can survive."

　Atalanta stood quietly listening to Cadoc's words, her body trembling slightly.

　Ritsuka Fujimaru remained silent, his clenched fists trembling constantly from the force.

　"..."

　The girl was silent for a moment as she looked at Atalanta.

　“Don’t make decisions that you’ll regret later: ‘That was a mistake.’”

　Patting Atalanta's shoulder gently, the girl slowly turned and looked at the Illusion Tree in the distance, and the Emperor of Slashing instantly appeared in her palm.

　"Hey!"

　The discordant sound reached everyone's ears. The blue Yaga was gasping for breath, with blood on his face. Then he slowly walked in front of Fujimaru Ritsuka, looking at him straight in the eyes.

　Then, he grabbed her collar.

　"Damn it! Unforgivable! I will never forgive you! I will never forgive you for telling me about the happy world! Stand up and fight! Give me orders and command them!"

　White breath accompanied by blood continued to rise, and the black collar was stuck with sticky blood.

　"Haughtily claim that the world you speak of is the best and the one that should be continued!"

　The blue Yaga kept roaring and its body kept shaking.

　"Stand up straight, hold your chest high and fight! Don't lose to—"

　"Don't lose to this world that has nothing but strength!"

　"After all, your world..."

　It must be very beautiful...

　That's why you should live...

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　The Road to Choice: Part 4: A Happy World

　"Don't lose to this world that has nothing but strength!"

　"But...I—"

　Ritsuka Fujimaru's voice was trembling, and his heartbeat became more and more intense.

　"I know..."

　The blue Yaga gasped for breath due to the pain from his wound, but his eyes were full of determination, without a trace of hesitation.

　"This is definitely a deeply sinful act. It's not something that can be simply stated. It's impossible to pretend nothing happened..."

　"I don't understand anything. I don't know what a Master is, nor do I understand what a Servant Lostbelt is. To me, if this world is wrong, then everything we've experienced, the pain we've endured, and the hardships we've gone through are nothing.

　What!

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　"

　"If life is nothing but pain from the start, then it's better not to exist! This must prove that a happy world exists! We Yaga have strayed from the right path, but this path must have a meaning, right?"

　Fujimaru Ritsuka pursed his lips and slowly closed his eyes.

　"Patsi, stop talking..."

　"No problem, Yaga is insensitive to pain and fear."

　As if he could see what was in Fujimaru Ritsuka's mind, Patsushi spoke slowly.

　"I know that you and Mashu must be very scared and in pain... But because of this, you should continue to live (and fight)."

　There may be regrets, but no matter what path you take... no matter what future you face——

　Just like what we said that day under the blue sky.

　even so...

　I didn't do anything wrong either.

　"Ah."

　Ritsuka Fujimaru opened her eyes and spoke softly, with realization in her eyes.

　"That's it..."

　Patssi's hand that was holding Fujimaru Ritsuka's collar slowly lost its strength, and then...

　The blue Yaga fell straight down, his life gradually faded away with the blizzard, and the light in his eyes gradually dimmed.