Is it wrong to try to meet someone in a dungeon?

However, Ais's purpose in coming here today is not out of remorse or even repentance. Just like Lulu and Asphie said... she wanted to come here to settle things properly, to repay them for their lives.

"Although I'm not entirely sure what I want to say..."

I turned my head to feel the warmth of the setting sun, facing my companion's tombstone.

"I'm sorry I couldn't protect you..."

"It's alright, we hold no grudges."

"I will take your place and move forward even further."

"Yes, we will always support you."

"Even if you say that... Linne, will you be angry?"

"How could that be?"

Or perhaps...

"Yes. It's just that I'm unwilling to accept it. Because I can no longer go on adventures with everyone... and I can no longer be with that person."

"But everyone... and Bert, they all said they would continue to fight for Linne and you."

"I'm so happy. I feel like I'm about to cry."

"So... goodbye everyone."

"Okay—keep up the good work."

At that moment, Ais's shoulders trembled.

It felt as if I was truly conversing with someone I cared about.

It was as if I could hear a girl's soft laughter.

Ais slowly opened her eyes and turned around.

Before me lay a vast expanse of countless tombstones bathed in the setting sun, along with various colorful flowers laid out before me.

The girl was nowhere to be seen.

It's impossible to see.

Only a gentle breeze swirled upwards.

As the gentle breeze caressed her hair, Ais stood there for a while.

"Huh? Could it be [Fiora]?"

The sound came from Ais's side as she gazed at the cemetery.

Turning my head, I saw a young Amazonian girl come into view.

"Miss Lina..."

"No need for formalities~ I'm younger than you. [Fiora] is here to sweep the graves too?"

Lina Tully smiled broadly and raised one hand in greeting, her tied-up hair swaying as she did so. In her other hand, she held a light blue bouquet of flowers.

Ais followed Lina as she walked past, watching her place flowers on each of her companions' tombstones.

They were originally victims of the "Amazon" hunting operation launched by the dark faction of the Ishtar Familia.

"The last time I came, I was busy tidying up the tombstones and other things, so I wasn't able to properly pay my respects to them."

"..."

"Although they would probably be happier to bring wine than flowers... I hope they won't mind if I bring my favorite flowers."

Ais gazed silently at Lina's retreating figure, which seemed to carry a thousand unspoken words.

Each time she laid down a light blue forget-me-not, she stroked the tombstone with her slender fingers, as if whispering something.

Finally, Lina stood up straight and turned to face Ais.

"Thank you, Fiora."

"what?"

"After hearing what Bert Roca said, I understand that the Loki Familia is actually fighting for Orario, and for us."

"..."

"So Aisha and I are all still alive and well like this."

"But... I failed to protect everyone..."

"Oh dear, ma'am. Let's skip the jarring rebuttal. At times like this, we should just accept Lina's statement on behalf of everyone."

"..."

"So... thank you."

How beautiful was the girl's smile as she stood in the sunset.

Ais was so shocked that she was speechless, and her chest felt like it was being pressed down, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

The question Philweis asked actually left Ais quite perplexed. She almost succumbed to the slight fear welling up inside her.

At this moment, it was as if all the trajectories she had followed so far had been affirmed, even if only slightly, really only slightly... She truly felt saved.

"Then I'll take my leave now. If you happen to have a chance, could you sneak a peek and find out how many children Bert Roca wants?"

Lina gave a cheerful smile and then began her journey home.

Now alone again, Ais looked down at her hands and then around at her surroundings.

Countless tombstones surround Ais.

It looks as if it has stood as a record of Ais’s every move.

Standing in the cemetery bathed in the setting sun, images depicting the trajectory of history come to mind.

My own footprints, and the path I walked with my companions.

The road that unfolded before Ais continued into the distance.

Suddenly, I felt almost completely lost.

However, Ais still slowly smiled.

"Miss Ais~!"

Because she heard her companions calling from behind.

"I met Miss Philweis, and she told me you were here!"

"How formal. They didn't invite us to come along."

"Why did Bert come along too? He's in the way!"

"I met Miss Philweis, and she told me you were here!"

"Do I need your permission to go anywhere?! You stupid Amazon! You should be the one who gets out of the way!"

"Say that again if you dare!"

"That's enough. This is where the dead rest."

"I can't stand it. I was planning to sneak out with the three of us... but it still turned out like this."

"Hahaha. Finn, what does it matter? This is just like us."

"That's exactly what I was thinking! Lina and the others will be so happy to see this in the Heavenly Realm!"

I could clearly hear the voices of my companions. The voices of my irreplaceable [Family] companions who always helped Ais without hesitation.

With such support, this endless journey will surely reach its end. Because Ais is not alone.

In the twilight sunlight, her friends, who had come running, surrounded the girl.

The adventurers whose names are engraved on the tombstones, the many heroes whose legacy is passed down on the monument, all gaze upon and protect the sacred tale woven by the maidens.

Short theatrical version Orion's Arrow BD bonus radio drama: The Never-Fading Journey

The online translation is from the Kingdom of Light

Translation: Zhu Jiu

Bell (That happened the morning after we left Orario to accept Lady Artemis's mission)

Hestia: "Let's play rock-paper-scissors!"

Lily: "Rock, paper, scissors? What's that, Lady Hestia?"

Hestia: "A three-way rock-paper-scissors game played when there are unavoidable conflicts among the gods, my supporter."

Artemis: "I've never heard of such a game before, Hestia?"

Hestia: "Artemis, you're an honest child, it's understandable that you don't know."

Artemis: "Is that so? Hmm... perhaps so."

Hestia: "Well, to put it simply, the winner is determined by the shape you make with your outstretched hand."

Artemis: "Mmm..."

Helmers: "Then the loser has to take off their clothes one by one! That's the most important rule!"

Artemis: "Do you wish to be pierced by an arrow as you did in the heavens, Hermes?"

Helms: "How terrifying! Artemis, calmly announcing her murder, is terrifying! Artemis is still the same Artemis after all!"

Hestia: "You're so noisy, Hermes! Artemis would never agree to such a wicked rule!"

Bell: "Uh... God, what are we going to decide with rock-paper-scissors?"

Hestia: "Good question, Bell. The decision is none other than the right to ride with both of you—in other words, the right to sit next to each other!"

Lily: "H-Lady Hestia! Could it be...?!"

Hestia: "That's right, Supporter. Although we gave up our chance on the first day, this journey will last a full ten days. We can't let Artemis have the chance to ride with Bell all to herself!"

Lily: "Waaaaaah! Lady Hestia! Lily completely agrees with Lady Hestia! Let's do everything we can to get that chance to go on an aerial trip with Lady Bell!"

Bell: "Two people riding together?"

Hestia: "I want to ride on a dragon's back with Bell too! To blush and have my heart race together on a dragon sightseeing boat!"

Lily: "That's right, that's right! Lily also wants to travel in the sky with Lord Bell! Why does it have to be this heartbreaking to be with Lord Welf?!"

"Hey, how dare you talk like that, Lily's sidekick?" Welf said.

Bell: "I don't think riding with me is very interesting, and I'm not used to controlling a dragon yet. Besides, it's not very comfortable to sit on it."

"Don't overthink it, it's exhausting. Isn't this better, Lord Helms? It feels like we're just wasting time right now." (Wilf)

Hermes: "Very good, very good, Welf. The trivial is an indispensable part of the journey; what can soothe the traveler's weary body is beautiful scenery, delicious food, invigorating wine, gentle and beautiful women, and the leisure to do some boring things."

Welf: "But this is only the second day!"

Artemis: "Hmm... what exactly does that mean, Hestia? Are we all going to ride on Orion's dragon?"

Hestia: "How could Artemis possibly understand it like that... It's time for a change of personnel. The winner of rock-paper-scissors will switch places with you to ride with Bell."

Artemis: "So, does this mean I'm going to be separated from Orion?"

Hestia: "I don't like how it's put it, but that's how it is!"

Artemis: "That won't do."

Hestia: "W-Why?!"

Artemis: "I want to be with Orion."

Hestia: "So why?!"

"Calm down, God!" Bell said.

Hestia: "Hoo... Ha... Artemis, as long as we win, that's all that matters! If we win, we can continue to have the right to ride with Bell, and if we keep winning, there won't be any problems!"

Artemis: "Really? Hmm, that's true. Okay, let's play rock-paper-scissors then!"

Lily: "Is this really a goddess with mysophobia, pure and noble? Actually, she's a goddess of good-for-nothings..."

"Hey, stop it, Lily's sidekick!" Welf said.

Hestia: "Then let's go!"