I'll kill you after I finish this game!

"Next... the extreme point, that's what you said, Makina."

"..."

The Steel Black Knight did not answer Reinhardt's question.

He remained silent and composed, as if to say that there was no need to explain his victory.

Reinhardt, already familiar with the Black Knight's thinking and actions, stated frankly:

"The ending, most heroic tales throughout history, end with the death of the protagonist. If the place reached after giving it your all, the moment of finality, is that what victory means to you?"

The Black Knight remained silent, but Reinhardt smiled subtly, looking down at the silent Black Knight with a childlike glint in his eyes that was hard to believe from his appearance.

There was absolutely no intention to intimidate. Nevertheless, for some reason, there was an ominous feeling, sending a chill down one's spine.

"However, there seems to be another expedient measure, such as—time, stand still, just because you are the most beautiful."

Reinhardt knew Makina's desires and the reasons behind them, and said with a smile, "For you and the other party, is this the final curtain call?"

"......"

The Black Knight of Steel remained silent, and Reinhardt's smile grew even more dangerous.

For those who oppose Makina, what he considers peace is stagnation.

But Makina believed that it was an option to escape the end, which was to stop time.

I once told Makina, "I am different from you."

Despite both of them being born from poison, the other angrily chose to "stagnate".

The Black Knight's choice cannot be said to be wrong. The End also implies stagnation in a different way. So what is wrong with the other party choosing to stagnate directly?

That's why we must fight, starting with each other's choices and ending with each other's choices; for Makina, this is a holy war.

“Very good, really very good, truly captivating, Makina.”

Looking down at the silent Black Knight, Reinhardt offered his praise without pretense, commenting, "As one deeply corrupted by Karl's poison, only in the moment of making a different choice in this supreme heaven, only in the instant that the path was taken, can you find the peace you desire."

"Have you been waiting long enough? Fight to your heart's content, and this will be the first reward for your merit in conquering the Holy Grail!"

Having said that, Reinhardt stood up and stepped down from the throne. Reiji watched him leave with a smile.

ta-ta-ta--

Reinhardt strode forward, followed by three knights and a force of over a million men, whose footsteps echoed in unison.

From this moment forward, Reinhardt will carry its total weight to engulf everything in the world.

"Charge!"

Reinhardt's calm command caused the army's morale to surge, and the demon city of Valhalla trembled with joy.

In an instant, the magnificent and splendid golden demon city turned into hell.

The golden building was filled with countless dead souls, forming a reality that was created brick by brick.

Even those viewers who knew the true nature of the Golden Castle, but were still involuntarily captivated by its glamorous appearance, felt a chill run down their spines upon seeing this scene.

Reinhardt and the three knights showed no change in expression at their surroundings, for this was simply the posture of the Demon Castle's army.

The promise of victory that has been made to us has come to be fulfilled here.

Now, let's break free from this closed cage of knowledge and transcend it.

At that moment, as Reinhardt led the three knights into battle, Himuro Reia, dressed as a priestess, silently walked in.

Reinhardt saw the Sun Prince, but did not stop. Instead, he chuckled and said:

"Tomorrow is your birthday. Although it's a bit early, I'm telling you now that our next meeting will be after you've completed your mission."

"..."

Himuro Reia remained silent, her body melting away as the princess of the castle—no, as a human pillar—and thus silently accepted Reinhard's blessing.

He breaks down whenever he hears a sound.

For her, who was at best an ordinary person physically, Reinhardt was beyond her comprehension upon their first meeting.

If the universe were a living being, they would be like children, unable to perceive its will and its vastness.

Moreover, Reinhardt's words made it clear that December 25th is Rei Himuro's birthday, which is also the day Christmas arrives.

The Christmas Day is an important Christian festival commemorating the birth of Jesus. It is also known as the Feast of the Nativity of Jesus or the Lord's Nativity. In Catholicism, it is also called the Feast of the Nativity of Jesus.

Born on that day, died on that day.

Is this a blessing or a curse?

P.S.: 8,000 words updated today. My body is really sore and tired, but I'm glad I rested well. I'll continue with more updates tomorrow...

Chapter 40 Himuro Reia: You are weak, Reinhardt

Reinhardt was leading his knights to the final battlefield, but he didn't stop when he saw Himuro Reia suddenly appear.

When Himuro Reia first formally met Reinhard, she was filled with the same kind of emotion that comes with seeing the golden beast for the first time as she does with her own terrifying fear.

"......"

Hesitant to speak, yet wanting to speak again, Himuro Reia longed to speak as Reinhardt and the three knights approached, but the trembling in her heart suppressed her thoughts.

Her hair stood on end, and the girl's skin tightened with panic, her teeth chattering.

How terrifying, how terrifying! Looking at the approaching golden beast, I felt as if my soul was about to be completely wiped out.

Of course, Himuro Reia knew he couldn't do anything directly.

Even now, the other person only brushes past me because I happen to be standing in front of the hall's entrance.

If I close my eyes for a while, they will ignore me and leave.

However—Reia Himuro can do the former, but not the latter.

"Wait......"

The girl hugged herself tightly, trying to suppress her trembling. By the time she finally made a sound, the other person was already standing in front of her.

"Wait...please wait...please..."

Ling'ai spoke with her eyes closed and her voice trembling, pleading.

The sound of blood gushing out was the sound of her own blood; the girl could feel the blood in her body screaming "Run!" deep in her ears.

Click—lalala.

The girl's voice was too faint to be heard. Behind Himuro Reia, who was bowing her head, the heavy iron door opened.

At the same time, she also felt an endless army passing by her.

"Well......"

Rei Himuro gritted her teeth and trembled.

No... I was too weak. In the end, her voice still didn't reach me. I was so disappointed...

"What are you disappointed about? Even if it's something you have to convey out of fear, Reinhard won't ignore it."

"Indeed, open your eyes, my prince."

Suddenly, two voices rang in Himuro Reia's ears, the former gentle and calm, the latter dignified and serene.

"what......"

Upon hearing the voice so suddenly, Himuro Reia reflexively raised her head and opened her eyes.

Standing before her were two familiar men. Before her were men with golden, radiant, and imposing figures, their bodies perfectly proportioned, their golden eyes a blend of beauty and gravity, their overall presence breathtaking.

To the left of her, there was also a pair of long, slender hairs, the color of which was a deep, jet-black. What caught the girl's eye the most were her pair of azure blue eyes, like crystal-clear, deep cosmic stars, which had a strange resemblance to Skadi. There was also that flawless, unusual feeling that could be associated with Skadi.

Although the genetic memory contained the memories of both of them, and the black-haired man was not unfamiliar, after all, he had seen the manager on his birthday, Lei Zhe's aura and temperament at this moment were completely different from his lazy and lonely appearance in the restaurant. He looked like a completely different person.

As for Reinhardt, it was indeed the first time Himuro Reia had seen him, and the first time she had seen his face up close.

The girl thought the phrase "unparalleled handsome man" sounded a bit BL (Boys' Love), but it's no exaggeration to say that he deserved the title.

The appearance is certainly not flamboyant, but the military discipline and imposing manner that this man has cultivated must come from the inside out.

In fact, in terms of appearance, he resembles the Holy Grail.

They met almost every day, so Himuro Rei was used to it.

However, we can only say that they are completely different people, that is, the difference lies in the souls they inhabit.

This is Reinhard Heydrich, Rei...

"It seems this child has many questions she wants answered from you, Reinhardt. Let's not leave her with any doubts before the battle. I'll take my leave now..."

Reiji smiled at Reinhardt, then nodded to Himuro Reia, casually opened a spatial portal, and disappeared from the Golden Hall, leaving the two who were still unaware of their relationship to have a chance to talk.

Reinhardt watched Reiji leave, then looked down at the petite Himuro Reia, his gaze filled with no pressure, only simple inquiry.

Gray also said not to leave any doubts before the battle. Indeed, one should not have any confusion before going to the battlefield, so let's clear up the doubts for the Sun Prince.

"Speak your mind, Your Highness. I am willing to listen. What is it that you seek answers from me?" Reinhardt asked.

Reiji is gone, and there are no more White Knights, Black Knights, or Red Knights here; only the two of them remain in the Jade Throne Hall.

With Himuro Rei calling out to him and Reiji pulling him along, Reinhardt seemed to let his subordinates go ahead first.

"...Miko?"

Upon hearing this word, Himuro Reia's heart calmed down.

Although the feeling of fear still lingers, it hasn't been completely gone.

To be honest, Ling'ai didn't want to tell the truth or find out the answers to her questions.

But we must figure it out.

The girl was tired of it all; she had had enough.

She never wanted to see an ending where her ignorance and powerlessness were directly linked to her fate again.

If I knew more, or wanted to know more, perhaps things would change.

Because Himuro Reia regrets it.