Fighting you is like being in jail.

She shook her head in resistance, but just before she was about to lose control, Simmel pressed her head down beside her.

A warm, large hand calmed her emotions, and Simmel's gentle voice rang in her ears.

"Frilian, this is reality. We humans are so fragile."

"....

Frillie's pupils, narrowed to pinpoints and bloodshot, stared intently at the silent Leng Chang and the others ahead.

Although she had only known Homura Akemi for a short time, it was as if the memory of her, who was always standing next to Madoka Kaname, had been erased, and she would never see the person who was always standing next to Madoka Kaname again.

Not only did she realize this, but so did Philon and Shutark.

Sudden death seems to be the real reality; the idea of ​​fighting to the very end or surviving by the skin of your teeth is just a fantasy before death.

Someone could die if you're not careful; everything changed in the blink of an eye.

Homura Akemi died from a moment of carelessness after a battle.

Shutark clenched his fists, feeling sorrow and helplessness. As a soldier, he hadn't discovered anything, which was a complete dereliction of duty on his part.

After the coffin was laid to rest, Madoka Kaname bit her lip, trying hard not to cry, and stubbornly tilted her head back, clenching her fists and unable to speak.

At this moment, Leng Chang planted the shovel in the ground, his eyes filled with sorrow, and said:

"Let's go, it's time for us to set off."

"Well, I see."

Kaname Madoka nodded, turned around, and walked out of the village with Leng Chang, leaving without looking back, as if she had made up her mind.

But her figure looked rather forlorn in the wind and snow.

When Simmel saw this, she silently followed, but after taking a few steps, she slowly turned back to look at the tombstone behind her, her eyes full of respect.

If it were me... I couldn't do it... to be so strong and keep going.

Looking back on those adventures, there were dangerous moments, but we always managed to escape unscathed.

If someone in the team had died at that time, he wasn't sure if he would have the same courage as Madoka Kaname, leaving so resolutely without looking back, as if he had made up his mind.

The Holy Sword.

This was Simmel's second time here, and when he saw the Holy Sword again, unease flickered in his eyes.

Standing before the holy sword, he felt a sense of fear, fearing that he would be unable to draw it.

Just like before.

"Simmel... give it a try, it's okay even if you can't pull it out."

Kaname Madoka seemed to sense his unease and opened her mouth to comfort him with a gentle smile on her face.

That smile, however, made Simmel feel powerful. Even though she should have been the one who was most heartbroken, it gave her comfort at that moment.

A surge of grief and indignation welled up inside him, as if something uncontrollable was about to erupt from his body.

It was an uncontrollable anger and grief over all that was happening now.

Just as Riku angrily denounced the Star Cup before touching it, Simmel at this moment wanted to angrily denounce the Holy Sword.

So many lives were lost because of this stuff!

Celie, Pochi, Hiratsuka Shizuka... How many more people will lose their lives along the way?

I really don't want something like that!

Simmel could be a hero even without the Holy Sword, but now he is unsure whether he can defeat the new Demon King without it.

"Sinmer."

Frillie noticed that Simmel seemed a little dazed and asked worriedly.

"fine."

Simmel smiled wryly, took a step forward, and stood in front of the holy sword, extending her palm.

I don't want the Holy Sword, but now I have no choice but to need it.

So, will you let me pull it out?

The moment his five fingers gripped the hilt, Simmel felt a surge of power erupt from the holy sword, flowing into his body at an incredible speed.

It works!

His pupils narrowed, and he pulled the holy sword upwards with force.

Clang!

"Simmel! You did it!"

Frilian's eyes widened with excitement as she watched Simmel pull out the holy sword, her face beaming with joy.

Simmel showed neither excitement nor joy; she simply and calmly sheathed the holy sword, saying indifferently:

"Yes, I did it."

But... I can't feel happy at all.

The smile on his face was a smile in response to Frilian's, not a smile as he drew the holy sword.

Oh, not much.

"Oh, not much!"

"Oh, not much!"

clap clap!

Leng Chang, Kaname Madoka, Sato Kazuma, and Kitahara Iori all clapped and congratulated him, their faces bearing the most sincere smiles.

In the chat group.

Homura Akemi: Don't think I haven't seen EVA...

Hiratsuka Shizuka: Hmm? I don't remember you having EVA?

Homura Akemi: I saw it on your end. After all, you never know when one might pop up.

Hiratsuka Shizuka: That's true.

Celia: The Holy Sword was really pulled out? How did you do that?

Leng Chang: Hehehe! Didn't I say before? If I can't pull it out, I'll destroy the world, perfectly meeting the conditions of the Holy Sword.

Leng Chang: Don't underestimate the power of the One God! Even if it's destroyed, I can still repair it. If I can't win, I'll just pull this world into the world of Madoka Magica.

Celia: You're horrible.

Madoka Kaname: What do we do next?

Leng Chang: Of course, we should kill Cupid!

Black and White Hill: What?!

Bucciarati: Indeed, according to the plot, we need to kill Black and White Hill and at the same time find clues about the Demon King's purpose.

Goto Ichiri: Yay! It's so good!

Homura Akemi: You guys are really watching this like a TV series, aren't you?

Kitahara Iori: This is much better than a TV series, and they even add scenes for me!

Kazuma Sato: This is so awesome! Building up your bond before the battle, then dying in battle—that's the real fun!

Celia: Cough cough... When do I make my appearance?

Leng Chang: You could consider appearing alongside Cupid, lol.JPG

Celia: What's your purpose? You still haven't established the Demon Lord's background, have you? Why are you invading the world?

Leng Chang: How about something simpler? The original world is about to be destroyed, so we need to migrate to this one. This carries the hopes of an entire world on our shoulders...

Chapter 115 Leng Chang: He's simply inhuman.

Hiratsuka Shizuka: It's a cliché, but it makes perfect sense.

Celia: Sure, sure.

Madoka Kaname: But after Simmel and the others learn the truth, will they be able to bring themselves to do it?

Homura Akemi: Maybe we can live in peace?

Leng Chang: I don't believe it. There must be an absolutely irreconcilable point of conflict.

Kazuma Sato: Hey! I think ghouls are pretty good!

Leng Chang: Sure, but then who among you eats people?

Kazuma Sato: Farewell!

Kitahara Iori: I wouldn't even dare kill a chicken!

Celiah: Is it really necessary to make it so complicated? Keep it simple, just purge the locals.

Leng Chang: That's good. The issue of living space is much simpler now.

Black and White Hill: Is it my turn to make my appearance?

Madoka Kaname: That's right! Kurogaki went to ambush Kazuma and Iori!

Kitahara Iori: What?!

Sato Kazuma: Duduo! ?

Celia: Ha! Interesting! One for each of us?

Black and White Hill: Sure, hehehe

Kitahara Iori: Wait! Does this mean we're about to leave?

Homura Akemi: Yes

Kitahara Iori: Oh no! I haven't farmed the bond points yet, wait until I finish!

Kazuma Sato: Me too! Hurry, hurry, hurry! Let's get to the next city quickly and level up our bond! Only then will our exit have a huge impact!

Shizuka Heike: Damn it, you're really hurting Frilian and the others too much.

Kitahara Iori: Don't underestimate our bond!

Kazuma Sato: As the saying goes, there's always a supply run before a great battle, and a flag before the dead. I'll make sure they see my smile whenever they think of this adventure after I'm gone! —!

Leng Chang: He's simply inhuman.

Homura Akemi: Whose fault is this? (Side-eye emoji)

Shikame Madoka: Kuuga! Mouth!

Three days later, in the wild, by a stream.

After several days of travel, and with some distance still to go before the next city, Leng Chang and the others decided to rest for a day.

Kitahara Iori and Sato Kazuma laughed and walked arm in arm with Shutark toward the creek.

"Yoshi! Let's go! Let's get some good stuff to go with our meal!"

"I wonder if the fish here is any good!"

"Oh? Me too?"

The three men staggered toward the river like drunkards, while in the camp, Simmel gathered some wood and piled it into a fire to cook something.

Leng Chang took out a tent and fixed it not far away, so that at least he would have a suitable place to rest at night.

Frilian, Philon, and Kaname Madoka went to see if there were any wild vegetables or wild animals.

Everyone has things to do.

Not long after, Leng Chang, drenched in sweat, sat in front of the fire in a large tent, staring blankly at the iron pot hanging above the fire.

Simmel sat down by the fire and stirred the boiling water in the iron pot with a wooden spoon. He looked up at Leng Chang and said in a somber tone:

"sorry."

"Ok?"