I'll kill you after I finish this game!

The girl was actually very afraid to know what Lian thought about her choice.

Even if the legal principles spread too far to be seen after they've been revealed, will Lian still value her? Can Lian feel that she's still by her side?

What if I'm forgotten? What if I'm thought to be absent?

Mary was terrified of that, extremely terrified.

But Ren Fujii was even more afraid that his choice would cause Mary to break down and cry.

Putting yourself in her shoes, if you were alone, Fujii Ren would also be hysterical.

However, this is something that absolutely must be done and has to be done.

Because Lian wanted Mary to be happy.

"I'm sorry, Mary, I made you sad and made you cry by taking matters into my own hands."

Fujii Ren turned around, no longer hiding his fragile expression. His tear-streaked face broke into a happy and relaxed smile, and he reached out to hug Mary tightly.

She had come to understand, at the moment when Mary embraced her domineering nature, she fully understood that Mary had brought supreme salvation and a miracle.

She doesn't have to die, she doesn't have to be separated.

Although the agreement is incomplete, it can still be fulfilled, as long as Mary is no longer alone.

Moreover, Xiangchun's voice has been very noisy since just now.

That idiot, he's called her so many times already.

"Lian and Titi are both stubborn idiots."

With her face still streaked with tears, Mary smiled at Fujii Ren's apology, saying that everyone's behavior was annoying and that they were all idiots. But the girl still managed to say the words of gratitude she had been wanting to express:

"But... I want to express my gratitude. I am so happy to be loved by everyone, so I want to hug everyone and give you the same happiness."

"At this moment... I already feel happiness..."

Fujii Ren felt an immense sense of peace and tranquility upon hearing Mary's words, for the miracle she brought was incredibly gentle.

She had been thinking that she would disappear anyway, and there was nothing she could do about it.

Is it truly only in that instant that time can stop, when Mary's inner sea melts away?

This is the last story that Lotus wants to tell, a tale that transcends all (AlsosprachZarathustra).

Mary is the best, and everyone's efforts are absolutely worthwhile.

She will surely become the gentleness that surrounds the new world.

So, please.

Let it flow from here with your prayers.

"Ren...I have a gift for you."

Mary cupped Fujii Ren's face in her hands and smiled softly, but Fujii Ren felt a sense of disorientation.

This feeling isn't bad; it's like a tender child being held in its mother's arms, so comfortable that it makes you want to fall asleep.

Mary has already shed her essence, so at this moment, she is the master of the throne.

By the very nature of her miracles, she has a gift to give to the other person: to send them to the place she desires.

So, Lian, go back to the sunshine you've always longed for.

Because I will embrace that place.

Because I will enclose your world.

So, please.

Let me grant your wish.

"Well........"

Fujii Ren's consciousness seemed to have entered another world, and in the hazy state, she seemed to feel the warm sunlight shining on her cheeks, and the gentle scent carried by the wind.

I feel like I'm asleep right now, and it seems like I'm lying down.

My back and buttocks felt cool, but the back of my head felt soft and warm.

It felt so soft, like a pillow. The feeling brought back a sense of nostalgia for Lian, so she slowly opened her eyes.

With my view wide open, I saw blue sky and white clouds, bright silver hair, and the familiar Tsukinosawa Academy uniform.

Senior Lingai? No, that's not right, the texture of her hair is even more exquisite than the other person's.

"You've finally woken up, Ren."

What came into Fujii Ren's view was Skadi looking down at her face, her crystal blue eyes filled with a gentle smile.

At this moment, Fujii Ren seemed to be lying on a bench on the rooftop of the academy, with her head resting on Skadi's lap, who was sitting to the side.

"...Senior?"

The sunlight was dazzling yet bright. Fujii Ren blinked in disbelief. Skadi's hair, reflecting the sunlight, shimmered like snow.

Ren Fujii was surprised, as were countless viewers, because none of them expected to see the already deceased Skadi here.

Is this an illusion?

No, that's not right. If it's the gift Mary mentioned, it absolutely can't be a hallucination.

Why do you look like you've seen a dead person come back to life?

Leaning back on the bench, Skadi gently brushed a strand of her snow-silver hair behind her ear, teasing Fujii Ren with amusement, but still said with a light laugh:

"Well, although I am indeed dead, just consider this my final farewell before I am reincarnated."

"After death...reincarnation?"

Upon hearing Skadi admit that she was dead, Fujii Ren was filled with mixed emotions, but he still didn't understand what Skadi's words meant.

While it is known that the world can be described as an endless cycle of reincarnation, what Skadi described was the reincarnation cycle in Fujii Ren's understanding.

"Huh? You were so close to Mary, and you're the first person to be embraced by her, the Queen of the Seat. Are you still too comfortable and haven't figured it out yet?"

Seeing that Fujii Ren still hadn't grasped the true meaning of Mary's words and was simply lost in her gentle embrace, Skadi's expression immediately turned blank, and she explained to Fujii Ren in a helpless tone:

"If the world of the previous Mercury Serpent was called 'Eternal Return,' then Mary's world could be called 'Reincarnation.'"

Reincarnation... Rebirth?

Fujii Ren and countless viewers carefully read this sentence. To be honest, like Fujii Ren, countless viewers were immediately captivated by the "reason" that Mary exuded, but they had not yet realized what kind of changes her "reason" would bring to the world.

However, it wasn't just Fujii Ren; most of the countless viewers were aware of the concepts of reincarnation and rebirth.

"We won't be separated, Ren."

Suddenly, another familiar figure entered the field of vision of Fujii Ren, who was lying on Skadi's lap. The sand-gold-like golden hair complemented Skadi's snow-silver hair, and the smile that bloomed like a flower dazzled Ren and made her look even more beautiful.

Mary, wearing the Tsukinosawa Academy uniform, smiled gently at Ren and said:

"Ren and I cherish those tender moments and the time we spend with everyone, but we both know that one day it will end and we will be separated. However, in the world I pray for, our separation will surely be followed by a day when we meet and reunite."

"Mary-chan is right, so don't cry because we're leaving~~~~"

Not only Mary, but also the sounds that made Fujii Ren sit up involuntarily came along.

Looking up, I saw Yuza Shirou in his school uniform, walking out from behind the rooftop door with a relaxed and carefree smile.

"Si Lang!"

Upon seeing her childhood sweetheart again, Lian was thrilled and happy, but the surprises were not yet over.

Because at this moment, not only did Shirou return, but Erii Honjo, who was always by Shirou's side, also appeared with a smile from behind him.

Next up is Kasumi, scratching the back of her head and smiling somewhat shyly, and Himuro Reia, with her expressionless face.

Hotaru Sakurai, arms crossed and eyes smiling.

The simple-minded Shi Xiang has a piece of bread made from soybean flour in his mouth.

Yoshino looks timid, but has an adorable expression like a small animal on her face.

Somewhat dazed, Nanami noticed everyone making sure they weren't lost.

Also, after some feathers fell, Jibril, still dressed in what Fujii Ren considered rather risqué attire, landed beside Skadi...

"you......"

Fujii Ren felt a lump in her throat. Seeing everyone standing before her unharmed, she truly felt an urge to cry—a cry of emotion and joy.

He wasn't looking for resurrection, but it was wonderful to see everyone again.

"If you can't hold it in, you can cry!"

Erii Honjo, as always, was mischievous and teased Ren Fujii, laughing heartlessly as she joked with him.

"She really looks like she's about to cry."

Himuro Rei also carefully examined Fujii Ren, as if she were very certain, and confirmed it with a tone of voice that sounded like radio waves.

"After all, Lian is very stubborn. When she was a child, she would always look like she was about to cry when she was wronged."

Kasumi Ayase also took the opportunity to talk about Ren Fujii's dark history.

"It's okay, it's not shameful, go ahead and cry, Fujii-san."

Sakurai Hotaru, who was watching the drama unfold, suppressed her laughter and urged Fujii Ren to cry, as if to say, "I want to see you embarrass yourself."

"Sigh!? Are you going to cry? Why? We were supposed to have a meal together, shouldn't we be happy?"

With a loaf of soybean flour bread in her mouth and a basket of food in each hand, Tohka looked at everyone with a naive and puzzled expression.

"She was so moved that she cried. Remember to give her plenty of the rich soup later, and don't forget to take a picture to commemorate the occasion."

Qi Shi spoke in a calm tone, revealing his cunning, and actually took out a camera. Judging from his tone and appearance, he wanted to take some embarrassing photos.

"Yoshina, lend it to Ren-nee to wipe her face, don't cry and make her face look dirty."

"Hey, hey, hey, Yoshino, you're not cute anymore. I'm not a tissue, why are you lending me to her to wipe her tears?"

In the end, it was like a stand-up comedy routine, with the cute and charming Yoshino and the rabbit doll Yoshina in her hands making quite a racket.

Hearing the group of people's excited chatter, their expectant looks as if they wanted to see Fujii Ren cry on her own, Fujii Ren's feelings of emotion vanished instantly.

The girl's face was expressionless, her lips twitched, and her forehead bulged out in a cross shape. She couldn't help but roar at this group of wretched creatures: