This is not the date I wanted.

Then, Shidou felt a burning sensation on his skin.

"Shidou!?" Maria shouted in panic.

"It's okay..." Shidao smiled awkwardly. Soon, another kind of white flame ignited on Shidao's body, and then the burned skin became intact.

"Nine o'clock direction - expand. Sandalphon (Slaying Prince)"

Without even taking a breath, Shidou gritted his teeth and summoned Tohka's giant sword into his hand.

Bang! The sharp blade of the Aoshagong cut the shock wave in half.

Gradually, the number of times Shidao was hurt began to increase. It was not because the Sage of the Dawn could not cope with Juna's attacks, but because Shidao's physical condition was no longer able to complete the Sage of the Dawn's plan.

——It hurts! It hurts! It hurts!

Every part of Shidou's body was transmitting this information to his brain.

Although it is said that under the flame of Qin Li, no matter what kind of wound, it can be healed in the next moment, but the pain caused must be borne by oneself.

First it felt hot and scalding like being burned by fire, then the next moment it felt as if it was freezing cold, and then right after that there was the pain of having the flesh of the body being scraped off by a knife.

The hands holding the Aosakou were shaking. The great mental torture made Shidao feel that he might faint in the next moment.

"No, no! Don't bother me anymore, Shidou!" Maria cried, "Run away quickly, Shidou. If you continue like this, Shidou will... die."

"It's okay, Maria... I'll protect you." Shidou said slowly.

What's the reason? Why should I fight so hard here? In a trance, this question came to Shidao's mind.

Obviously, there was already a way to return to the real world. If Shidou and others had just thought about it, they could have wiped out Juna before she grew to this point.

It's true that he wouldn't accept the result of killing Juna and being able to go back, but Shidou wouldn't want to put everyone in danger.

Then why would I and everyone else put aside our own safety without hesitation and choose to accept Mengyue's willful request?

Because we had made an agreement.

Agreement?

……

[If there are two sisters, the younger sister is close to you, but the older sister is hostile to you, and they are both drowning in the river, and you can only save one. Who would you choose to save?]

Under the slowly setting sun, Meng Yue turned her back to Shidao and asked this question.

This is……?

Shidou couldn't remember when this scene happened.

How did I answer at that time? Shidou couldn't help but be curious, and only heard the self in his memory speaking in a matter-of-fact tone.

[The question didn't say that I was the only one there at the time, so if it was now, we could only save one person each, and then two of us would go to save the elder sister and the younger sister respectively. Then wouldn't everyone be happy——]

It was simply a sophistry that only an elementary school student would make, and Shidou couldn't help but feel embarrassed for himself at that time.

However, Meng Yue, who heard this answer in the picture, showed a relieved expression.

Then, in Shidao Gokawa's mind, strange yet familiar memories gushed out like a dam being opened.

……

"This is?"

The feeling of consciousness seemed to have lasted for a very long time, but in reality it was only a short moment.

"Shidou! Danger!"

Maria's shout brought Shidou back to his senses.

The rumbling sound of explosion echoed above his head. He didn't know when, but a black thundercloud had gathered above Shidao Gokawa's head, and the thunder filled with murderous intent struck Shidao's head from the sky.

[Countermeasures——Expand——]

Before the Sage of the Dawn could give the order, Shidou raised his hand reflexively.

The debris around them instantly turned into white mist, and gathered upward with the flow of the wind, forming a squirming ball of water in the air, absorbing all the violent lightning.

“Huh—haha—”

When Shidou came back to his senses, his forehead was covered with sweat and he was breathing heavily.

To be honest, he didn't know what he had just done.

Just now I seemed to have seen a revolving lantern of images, which meant that Shidao was almost standing on the dividing line to the other side.

"By operating the flames of Efreet (Evil Spirit) and the cold air of Hermit (Hermit) at the same time, we can extract pure water that is an insulator and block the lightning."

Junai couldn't help but frown. The physical laws of the real world also apply here, so Junai was not surprised by the phenomenon in front of her. Although from Shidao's expression, it can be seen that this is just a coincidence. However, just now, Gokawa Shidao's use of the angel has surpassed the original owner of the angel.

"You are really difficult to deal with, Gokawa Shidao. If you behave yourself and don't resist, I can give you a quick death."

Wiping the sweat off his head, Shidou revealed a smug smile.

"It's a pity, I'm very resistant."

Junai clenched his teeth in dissatisfaction.

"I can't understand it, Gokawa Shidao. Why did you go back and accept the ridiculous proposal of Liangyi Mengyue? In your belief, protecting everyone is safe and sound is the most important thing. Why did you jump into the trap and suffer the consequences?"

"Humans are such strange creatures." Shidao smiled bitterly, shook his head gently, looked directly at Junai and said, "But let me correct you, Junai. I didn't come here because of Meng Yue's willfulness. The real willful person is me."

Shidou recalled the long and repetitive reincarnation memories he had spent in this game.

The person who first proposed to save Maruna was not Mengyue or anyone else, but Shidao. Although he forgot, Mengyue still tried to minimize the danger to everyone in order to fulfill this unreasonable request.

"The reason why we didn't leave this world is not to defeat the mastermind behind this, Orumi. Instead, we wanted to bring that ordinary girl who is as unfaithful as a kitten, Maruna, and Mariya, back with everyone!"

"…Take me back. What do you mean, Gokawa Shidou? Are you going to save me…"

Anger rushed into his head at once, causing Junai's body to tremble continuously and he let out a murderous laugh.

"Stop making me laugh, okay? Itsuka Shidou."

You say such things when you know nothing about me.

"You say you want a peaceful life, but now you wield this terrible power so skillfully. You are a contradictory and twisted person. Are you going to give up the life of the child behind you and choose to accept me?"

There was no room for negotiation from the beginning.

"Your actions themselves are hypocritical. What position do you have to deny me?"

"That's true... everything you said is true." Unexpectedly, Shidou nodded without denying it. "With my strength alone, it's already my limit to just protect Maria. If you want to touch something that is untouchable, you will only lose more in the end."

"——Stop talking nonsense!" After hearing what Shidou said, Junna's cheeks couldn't help but twisted.

Then, endless barrage of bullets attacked Shidou.

"Shidao, danger!" Maria shouted in panic.

I accidentally stepped on a landmine. Shidou realized that he had used the wrong words and smiled bitterly.

He no longer had the energy to deal with these attacks one by one. All Shidao could do was to use his body to protect Maria behind him.

"Thank you for your hard work, Shidou."

Not sure if it was an illusion, but in a daze, Shidao saw a familiar pair of long brown hair floating before his eyes.

"Too slow... Meng Yue."

After giving a gentle reprimand, Shidou's body slowly fell down as if it had lost its support.

Junai, maybe if I'm alone, I won't be able to hold on to anything.

But I'm not the only one...

Silently reciting the words that had yet to be conveyed, Shidou slowly lost consciousness in a warm embrace.

PS: I have changed the game beyond all recognition. Hahaha~ So happy?ヽ(゜?゜ヽ)?

PS: Although it’s a day late, I still want to say Happy Mid-Autumn Festival.

21 Stupid Man

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"Ratziel (Sage of the Dawn) - Coordinate Interference!"

[Received. Specific coordinates locked - Interference begins -]

Just when Shidao was in danger under Junai's attack, Mengyue finally solved the clone of Junai that was blocking his way and rushed to the "mother core" of Fraxinus' computer space.

The space was distorted in a way that was invisible to the naked eye. Countless lasers and magic bullets suddenly disappeared before they hit Shidou and Maria, and then suddenly appeared from behind, moving along the original trajectory of the bullets, and finally bombarded the open space.

"Huh... barely caught up."

Wiping the sweat from her head, Meng Yue couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Meng Yue ran to Shidao's side. Shidao was already in a semi-comatose state at this time. He looked as weak as a candle in the wind, and his swaying body seemed to be about to fall to the ground at any moment. Although the injuries on his body had been repaired by the healing flame, from the tattered clothes, one could imagine how much pain Shidao had endured before.

Realizing this, Mengyue felt a sharp pain in her heart. She put her hands around Shidao's back and gently held Shidao in her arms.

"Thank you for your hard work, Shidou."

"Too slow... Meng Yue..."

After hearing Meng Yue's words, Shidou gently reprimanded her and a reassuring smile appeared on his tired face.

His consciousness gradually relaxed, and the strength that had been supporting his body gradually disappeared. Feeling the warmth of Mengyue's arms, Shidao fell into a deep sleep.

[I'm sorry, Shidou... and thank you... for keeping our promise. ]

Meng Yue slightly increased the strength of the hug and said silently in her heart.

"Juya, are you okay?"

"Yes, I have no problem. But Shidou..."

"He's just unconscious, that's all. He'll be fine if he rests well."

"Great."

After hearing Mengyue confirm that Shidao was not in danger, Maria couldn't help but show a relieved expression.

Meng Yue handed Shi Dao to Ju Ya and said.

"Maria, I have lifted the blockade of this area that Maruna had previously imposed. You take Shidou away from here and reunite with everyone else."

"What about you, Mengyue?"

Juya asked worriedly.

"Me?" Meng Yue turned around and looked at him, revealing a determined smile, "Let's follow the agreement and end it. Now that it has come to this, if I plan to give up and leave, I will be scolded to death by everyone."

"……I see."

Although he really wanted to help, his authority had been taken away by Juna, and Shidao was in a coma. Even if he stayed here, he would only become a burden to Mengyue.

Hey, sob—Maria's current physical strength is weaker than that of an average girl, but she tried her best to support Shidou's body which was slightly taller than her. Maria looked at Mengyue and lowered her head to ask for help.

"Meng Yue, Junai - my sister, I'm leaving it to you."

———————————————I am the dividing line for shifting perspectives—————————————

Watching Maria dragging Shidou slowly away from here, Maria did not continue to attack.

Even if I attack, it will be useless, Junai thought as he looked at the girl standing in front of him.

"Dream Moon..."

Junai said with mixed feelings. This girl, who was the only one in the computer world who communicated with him and recognized his wishes, had become the biggest obstacle for Junai to achieve his goal.

"Well, since Shidou and Maria left safely, there is no need for me to hide anything."

The girl took a deep breath, pointed at Junai, and complained loudly.

"Ju Nai, what the hell is this posture!!!"

Huh? Junai was confused for a moment.

Yes! It was the posture. Ever since Junai put on the spiritual outfit, he had been maintaining a posture that looked quite weird to Mengyue.

At this time, he was floating in the air, with his palms raised above his head, and both upper arms kept parallel to his shoulders. It looked like the posture in some tribal religious ceremonies.

Shidou and Maria didn't seem to mind it, but to Mengyue, it seemed like Maria's posture was forcing her to complain.

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