IF Route: Chapter 7: Red and Purple Fog

Escaping the city was easy.

This was because we had joined the group of people who had been slow to escape and were rushing to head towards the highway.

Just as I imagined, it seems this city doesn't have the military strength to compete with the demons.

Almost no one remained except for the confident ones, such as some knights and mercenaries.

Or perhaps there are those left who have decided to spend their final moments with this city... their hometown.

Anyway, we managed to escape the city fairly easily.

"Where would you like to go, Trust-sama?"

We left the highway and entered the mountains, where we talked about various things.

Where is a good place to travel?

What is your favorite food?

What kind of things do you enjoy doing?

What do you want to do next time when we have sex?

I talked about anything I could talk about.

Gradually, the topic died down, and Trust opened up to me.

What has happened so far, the battles, the heroines.

When he imprisoned me, and that there was another him deep inside his heart.

When I heard that, I realized.

"We should have talked to each other more."

"That's right."

If I had to say what if, I should have spent more time with Trust so he wouldn't get strange thoughts on his own.

Now I realize that nothing good ever comes from thinking alone.

But even though our relationship was full of mistakes, I grew to love Trust.

It probably has nothing to do with love potions.

Because I felt like I wanted to be with him forever.

Instead, I began to hate this world.

This world has a habit of forcing Trust to fight but never gives him anything in return.

Rather, it give him despair in proportion to how hard he try, and then it try to make him take the responsibility.

As we were fleeing the city, I heard the voices of people.

--What is the Hero doing?

It was the kind of dissatisfaction I felt when I heard that.

It's easy to rely on the Hero.

Because Hero is strong, talented, and on the side of justice.

But that doesn't mean the Hero doesn't have a heart.

Hero is not a machine.

If there is no reason to fight, he can't fight.

When the most important person in your life is taken away from you, you are unable to move.

In some cases, people are so traumatized that they resort to violent crime to prevent further loss.

...I fell in love with him because he was such an ordinary, weak person that you could find anywhere.

"..."

Suddenly... I turn around.

The slope of an unpaved mountain road.

It could also be described as a densely forested area...the perfect mountain for hiding.

It's a path that an ordinary person wouldn't be able to walk.

There is no one in sight.

However――

"What's wrong, Filia?"

"...No, if we go a little further, will we take the day off?"

I really want to go a little further, but the sun is setting.

If possible, I would like to prepare a place to sleep.

That's the kind of atmosphere we created.

"Okay. Let's find a place to rest."

•

•

"It's good to have a mountain hut."

Luckily, we found a mountain hut.

It was a dilapidated hut that looked like it hadn't been used in years, but it was well protected from the wind and rain.

Maybe a hunter or a recluse... I don't know what kind of person used it, but it's a relief.

"Well then, Trust-sama, I'll go find some firewood."

"I'll help too."

"No, it's fine. Trust-sama, please relax here."

"But……"

"Trust-sama, promise me, you must not go outside until I return."

"..."

"Please~"

"……Understood"

Perhaps because I said it in a more gentle way, Trust reluctantly nodded.

I put my luggage down and went outside the hut.

They say the weather is changeable in the mountains, and I can see clouds that look like it might rain.

Normally I would hate it, but I'm grateful that it's raining.

"..."

Without gathering firewood, I got as far away from the mountain hut as possible and headed out to an area with relatively gentle terrain.

...Is this place okay?

I said as I drew the short sword hanging from my waist.

"How about you come out now?"

I noticed it on the mountain path after leaving the city.

Was it simply luck that I was able to notice something that Trust hadn't noticed?

Or perhaps... it was because Trust was unable to recognize her as an enemy.

"Huh... you noticed?"

Silver hair and blood-red eyes.

Her white skin gives off a cold impression that sends chills down your spine.

A body as small as mine.

The only difference is the size of her breasts.

A vampire-like girl appeared with a large scythe.

"...What business does a high-ranking demon and the Vampire Princess Lumina have here alone?"

To be honest, out of all the possibilities I had, the worst opponent appeared.

With the other two, it might be possible to do something about it depending on how I do it, but this guy is a problem.

While I was sweating coldly inside, I continued to put on a relaxed expression.

"Do you know about Lumina? Did you hear about me from Onii-chan?"

"I haven't heard your name from Trust-sama."

It was true.

I've never heard the names of the heroines from Trust.

He vaguely says that she was someone who had always been important to him.

I guess it's because if he says the name, he can't help but remember her.

But I knew.

Of course, the information I knows isn't about witches who betrayed humans or anything like that.

I even know why Lumina, whom Trust loved like a little sister, betrayed him.

The only time we actually met and talked was on the first day I came to this world.

But if I believe what I have seen so far, the stories from when it was a game are treated as fact.

Vampire Princess Lumina.

It's not like she became a real vampire because she was captivated by the Demon King.

She originally had a sadistic side, which was used by the Demon King.

I remember it because that's how it was described in her recollections.

"Hmm... Why are you, a Saint, in a place like this?"

"...Saint, huh?"

"Yes, well... you are the saint Filia-chan. The Demon King wants to take you away from Onii-chan. What a pain the Demon King is."

...What a despicable guy through and through.

Even though he took everything important from Trust, it still seems not enough.

Of course, I have no intention of letting myself be stolen from Trust, and if I am caught, I will commit suicide on the spot.

Above all, this body created by God does not receive pleasure from anyone other than Trust.

There's absolutely no way something as shitty as a fall into pleasure would happen.

In the first place... I don't think the person in front of me is capable of something as skillful as capturing someone.

"So? Didn't you actually come here to suck my blood?"

"Yeah, I think it's okay to kill both Onii-chan and Filia-chan as long as no one find out."

Apparently, she has no intention of publicly killing me.

No, if anything, the Demon King probably ordered that Trust and I be captured.

If that happens, her favorite "killing" will not be possible.

So, she thought, she should just kill us without leaving any evidence behind.

That's why she's alone, without any subordinates.

...Really, she is as crazy as ever.

"So, I couldn't find Filia-chan and Onii-chan anywhere on the battlefield, so I thought you might be running away from Lumina and the others, and when I looked for a safe place, I found one, so I ended up chasing you."

I don't know how long it's been since I was imprisoned.

However, I understand that it was a fairly long period of time.

Meanwhile, the Demon King's army was probably searching for the hero and the saint.

But even if you search, you won't find it.

Well, it's also simply because Trust began confining me in a relatively safe location.

The further away from the battlefield we are, the harder it will be for the demons moving in armies to find us.

Furthermore, like this time, it would be pointless if we escaped before the fight started.

That's why she looked around to see if we were among the fleeing humans.

"Hey, hey? Why are Filia-chan and Onii-chan running away?"

"Well, why not?"

...I never thought the enemy would hear it.

I know that if I keep running away, a sad ending will come eventually.

So why do I run away, why don't I fight?

It's not because I'm scared.

It's not because I don't like fighting.

It's for Trust.

Even if it's not the wrong choice or the right path.

Until I can proudly say that Trust can face tomorrow and fight.

I'll keep letting Trust escape until the day he has his next goal.

"You still love Trust-sama, don't you?"

"Yeah, Lumina loves Onii-chan a lot."

That's right, it's not that the girl named Lumina has come to dislike Trust.

Even though she was bound to the Demon King, swore loyalty to him, and then betrayed him, that hasn't changed.

I'm sure her feelings of love and affection for Trust remain the same.

"Then can you let us go?"

"Hmm, no good."

"If you don't pursue us, then we will never oppose or fight against the demons for the rest of our life. If the human race becomes extinct, then we will commit suicide. Is this still no good?"

"No, no, nope."

Why would you hurt someone you say you love?

That's probably a difference in priorities.

Lumina is a vampire.

It's true that her race didn't make her that way, but she was bloodthirsty.

It seems that she likes the blood of living things, especially the blood of powerful beings.

The reason she defected to the Demon King side was because he accepted her like that.

Being a being that gives pleasure by utilizing that special characteristic.

She ended up loving the Demon King more than she loved Trust.

...And because it would allow her to kill the hero, Trust.

Trust is strong.

Surely he's stronger than anyone in this world.

She must be more aware of this fact than anyone else, having been watching closely for a long time.

In other words... in order to kill the strongest being in the world and drink his blood, it would be more convenient to be on the demon side than on the human side.

To be honest, it's so crazy it's hard to understand, but that's how it is.

"Well, of course its no huh."

"Are you stupid, Filia-chan? There's no way a demon would agree to something like that."

I know.

Don't agree to such a ridiculous deal.

However, I'll say what I can for now.

"So how about a deal where you give me Trust-sama?"

"Do you really want Onii-chan that badly, Filia-chan?"

"Yes, to the extent that I want to lock him away and make him mine alone."

Although I was the one who was actually imprisoned, that's how I felt.

I like him so much that I am willing to trade with the enemy if it means Trust can live in peace.

Well, even if it does happen, I will take advantage of his feelings and seduced him...that's a common scenario.

I don't think I would be allowed to do that though.

"What would you do if Lumina nodded yes?"

"That's right... Ufufu, how about I kill every human in sight from now on, and dying my body red as I surrender to the Demon King's army?"

To be honest, there's a part of me that thinks that's not a bad thing.

Of course, Trust would never forgive me if I did that.

He's mentally ill enough to have imprisoned a girl, but he's still a good person at heart.

But, well, maybe it would be a good idea to imprison Trust who hates me and reverse rape him.

"Hmm, that sounds interesting, but that's no good either."

……just kidding.

I can't go that crazy.

I want the person I like to tell me they like me.

Well, I just thought for a moment that if she nodded in agreement, then maybe I could actually do it.

Sometimes you can say something because you know the person in front of you won't nod.

I don't like it when crazy people look at me like I'm the one who is crazy.

"...Filia, are you a demon disguised as a saint, or a fallen angel, or something like that?"

I never thought that someone who had defected to the demons would say something like this.

That being said, it's true that a saint isn't my style, and I can understand being called a demon or a fallen angel.

To humans, this would be the work of the demon, as they are trying to keep the Hero away from battle.

...From my perspective, I really don't care about humans or demons.

"But Onii-chan is really strong, isn't he? He is so strong that even if those demons all attacked him together, they wouldn't be able to defeat him."

"……I agree"

"You want to have that Onii-chan all to yourself... does that mean Filia-chan wants to destroy humanity?"

If it's going to perish, then it should just perish.

I know that's inconvenient for us, but that's what I think.

Seriously, I'm a selfish guy.

Then how about this?

"How about being a demon? It just feels like it suits me, like I'm just that evil."

I don't like having the word "demon" in my name.

That makes it seem like I am on the side of the demons.

That said, angels who give off the impression of being on the side of humans are a bit strange to describe someone like me.

So.... just evil.

An evil being that distracts hero from battle and corrupts him.

I think that kind of look suits me, what do you think?

Thinking this, I look at the Vampire Princess.

"Hey... Filia-chan."

The atmosphere changed.

Apparently there is no reply.

It seems like this is the end of this pointless nonsense.

"Do you think my brother would be angry if I brutally killed Filia-chan?"

"...I wonder."

I would be happy if that were the case.

However, I have no intention of dying easily.

I'll die in a way that I can be proud of in front of Trust.

"For now, let me see Filia's blood!"

The silver-haired vampire approaches in an instant.

The scythe in her hand attacks as if it is thirsting for blood, just like its master.

"Huh..."

I reflexively exchanges blows with the scythe using the short sword I am holding.

...Due to the nature of the kodachi, repeated exchanges of blows would be disadvantageous for me, but since it's a weapon given to me by God, I hope it won't break.

"――!?"

However, in response to my lack of composure, the other person also looked stressed.

Looking over, I saw that Lumina had leaned back slightly from where the short sword had hit her.

Just move my arms as my body tells me to.

"Huh...?"

Sparks fly when metal hits metal hard.

I aimed for the body, but was blocked by the handle of the scythe.

"Hmm~... Filia-chan, you're stronger than before... have you been training?"

Lumina said this in a dreamy manner.

This guy has that kind of sexual preference.

The stronger the enemy, the more exciting it becomes for her.

Even so...am I stronger than before?

That can't be.

How many days do you think I was held captive?

During that time, there was not a single day when I held a weapon, and all I did is having sex every day.

I may become weaker, but surely I will never become stronger.

But even if that's the case, I have no obligation to tell her.

"So what do you mean?"

I shout as I swings my short sword.

It's strangely overflowing with power.

It's almost unnatural, but my body moves exactly as I want it to.

I can block, avoid, and attack enemy attacks.

I shouldn't have been this strong.

"Killing is fun!"

"Don't involve me in your sexual preference!"

If you want to masturbate, do it somewhere I don't know!

["Feather Charge"]

The power of magic makes my body lighter.

Even the chanting had gotten faster.

The effect is also stronger than when I defeated the monster before.

Is this really possible?

Surely I, who'd always been running away, had suddenly awakened to supernatural powers.

...No, that's not it.

I turn my eyes to the short sword I'm wielding.

This weapon should have had the power to strengthen me.

'--Your combat abilities will be strengthened according to the romantic feelings you have for Trust.'

Surely, God said this.

I see... It seems I like Trust enough to fight against the Vampire Princess Lumina.

For some reason, that makes me really happy.

It feels like it has been certified with God's seal of approval, so I can be proud of it.

When I think about how this feeling gives me strength, I feel overwhelmed with energy.

"Ugh..."

However, it's not like I've become strong enough to win overwhelmingly.

The scythe grazed my skin, causing blood to flow.

"Filia-chan's blood smells sweet~"

...Those words really pissed me off.

I felt uncomfortable, like I was being used as fap material to get her excited.

I've decided that I will only give my body to one person.

I don't like being violated even if only it involves a single drop of blood.

Following my emotions, I pointed my blade at the excited vampire princess.

"...!"

Taking advantage of the small size of my body, I slide in and slashes at her.

The only weapon I have at my disposal is the affection I feel for Trust.

Without denying even a single bit of that feeling, I pour it into the blade.

"Ouch! But... nfu, kufufu~"

To be honest, the scene was quite creepy.

Well, I can see her in very limited areas, but it's a different experience seeing them in real life.

After all, blood was flowing from her body...purple blood that was different from that of either humans or demons, yet she was smiling.

Of course, that was a wound caused by my kodachi.

Under normal circumstances, it would have been so deep that it would have been normal for her to cry.

She laughs excitedly at that.

"Lumina's blood is the most delicious after all."

...hematolagnia.

Suddenly, memories from my life came back to me.

I don't remember where I learned that knowledge.

However, I felt that this child's symptoms were very similar to those of the severe type.

When I think about it that way, I can't fully express my disgust for the modern world... no, my sensibilities are such that I can't fully express my disgust for it.

"Let me ask you something."

But even so, this girl is someone who betrayed Trust, she is my enemy.

The most despicable being that betrays the hearts of those who believe in it.

"What?"

"Have you ever thought about how Trust feels?"

...I wanted to know.

The true feelings of someone who betrays the person they love while still loving them.

"Yes. I thought that if Lumina tried to kill him, he would be angry and ready to fight back, but instead he became weaker."

I felt like my blood was boiling.

And then I understood.

As I thought... I really hate this guy.

I can kill without feeling guilty, even if I have murderous intent.

"..."

Stop all mouth movements and move my body.

I even find it a hassle to put my thoughts into words.

This guy...I'll use my own hands to eliminate any elements that make Trust unhappy.

"Huh? Are you angry? Are you mad?"

The Vampire Princess blocks my swung short sword and provokes me.

She politely matched her words with her scythe and aimed it at me with enough force to kill me.

I deflect it with my short sword and goes on the attack again.

That's right, I'm angry.

I have transcended anger limit and is filled with murderous intent.

I'm actually surprised that I can hate someone so much.

But I don't want to deny this feeling.

"...Just die."

My consciousness is saturated with murderous intent.

This world drives Trust to fight.

Even though he lives in a world where the girl he loves is trying to kill him, it orders Trust to fight.

So what will happen to Trust's heart?

He has put up with a lot of unpleasant things and done the right thing for others, so why should he be denied?

He despair, lament, hate, and don't even know what to do in this emptiness.

Are you saying you should further inflict pain on such a person?

Still, this world chase after him.

It will haunt him forever, right up to the moment of his death.

...I can't forgive that.

Oh God, Kodachi.

The more I think about Trust, the more this weapon lends me its power, right?

If so, I hate this world.

I continue to hate it using all of my emotions of hatred.

In return, I love Trust that much more.

I give my love, my affection, my soul, my body, everything.

So please lend me more power!

The power to defeat everything that hurts that person!

"--thank you"

I muttered in a voice that only I could hear.

This was because power was overflowing from the kodachi.

A supernatural power that envelops my entire body and increases all power.

I know this isn't the right power.

If anything, it's not the light, but the power of the dark side of emotions.

Still, I'm grateful that it gave me the strength to kill the enemy before me.

...The world is getting darker.

All the colors reflected in my eyes look murky and dirty.

That's fine.

There is one thing that never loses its shine.

Just having that allows me to fight.

I can give up my life.

"...I will kill you."

I declared as I pointed my short sword at the Vampire Princess, who was excited after receiving both her own blood and that of her enemy.

This guy may still be important to Trust.

Maybe killing her is wrong.

However, since she harms Trust, I deny her existence.

I won't let a world like this take away my Trust.

"Don't get the wrong idea. It's Filia-chan who will be killed~"

In an instant, the blades crossed.

If it had been me just moments before, the speed, power, and technique would have caused blood to spurt out of my eyes.

That's how much of a difference in ability there was between me and this guy.

But now I can fight.

"Ahaha! You have gotten stronger again!"

"..."

Swings a short sword to inflict fatal damage on the enemy.

If that doesn't work, try to inflict damage with small attacks.

Seizing the gap between the attacks... I could see the death line of the scythe.

Avoid it, deflect it, deflect it, and point the blade.

"...Not enough."

I can't defeat her like this.

That's how strong Vampire Princess Lumina is.

If I fought normally, I wouldn't be able to win since I'd been running away up until now.

In terms of weapon power, we are equal... no, in terms of sheer strength, I am superior.

The reason I still can't win is because I lack experience.

There needs to be a way to reverse this overwhelming experience.

Then...

["Regenerative Healing"]

The recovery magic I have.

Unlike the magic used by Trust, it is not a powerful one.

While the effect is active, it will continue to recover gradually over time.

After using this...

"Ugh...!"

Blood spurted from the scythe that dug into my shoulder.

The pain is so intense that I feel like rolling around on the floor, but I stay put.

...If it's not a fatal wound, ignore it and aim for the opening it creates.

"Ouch! Mmm... hehe..."

Red and purple blood splattered everywhere.

I see it, I feel it, I get excited, and my enemies laugh.

This one erases the emotion and focuses on the next attack.

"Huh..."

It hurts.

It really hurts.

Slashed, gouged, and hit by the scythe.

It hurts so much I feel like I'm going to die.

Still, I won't give up.

I can't afford to lose.

I hate everything about her and can't forgive her.

"Filia-chan is amazing, isn't she?"

Of course, not all attacks are received.

Avoiding them while looking for an opening.

"Maybe you have died?"

……Have.

From her perspective, it might have been a joke, or perhaps it was a comment made due to my unreasonable fighting style.

But it was the right decision.

I've died before.

I was subjected to a one-sided murderous intent and stabbed to death without any explanation.

It was all a misunderstanding, but that's when I died.

"What if I said yes?"

"Have you really died?!"

The vampire princess asked happily.

This guy seems to really like the phenomenon of death.

"Hey hey! How did you feel when you died?"

That must have been a terrible feeling.

I wanted to do something but couldn't, and before I knew it, a crack had appeared in my soul.

Still, even with this kind of soul, I believed I could save someone...Trust.

Here are the results.

Filling my heart with hatred, I fight for just one person.

Even if I am reborn, I will still be stupid, foolish, and full of mistakes.

But I like Trust.

I am originally a guy, but that doesn't matter, I just love him.

I feel like I'd do anything for Trust.

I don't hate myself for being such a crazy person.

"Haa... haa..."

The choking smell of blood fills the surroundings.

I can't even tell if it's the smell of my own blood or the smell of my enemy's blood.

I am still conscious, but my blood is running low and I am unsteady on my feet.

But I can't die here.

If I die, Trust will have to fight the people he loved.

I won't let that happen!

"...!"

Put strength into my whole body.

However, I jumped in intending to be attacked...

"Shit――"

I realized that the Vampire Princess's deadly blade was on a trajectory that would inflict a fatal wound on me.

Vision... thoughts suddenly stop and lose color.

When I think that this is where it all ends, I feel ashamed of my own incompetence.

I am a big fool for telling God that I want to save the Trust.

In the end, I die without changing anything.

If I get hit by that attack, I'll die.

It's too late to avoid it.

No, if I wanted to avoid it, I could, but if I avoided it now, there wouldn't be another chance.

If I'm going to die eventually, it doesn't matter if it's now or later.

Besides...my attack is also a fatal one.

It pierces the heart with precision.

I tightened my grip on the short sword, prepared to die in order to ensure the enemy's death.

I can see her smile turn into confusion.

Haha, I'm going to die anyway.

Let's have a duel with your favorite killing technique.

"--I won't let you take Filia away!"

……Eh?

Immediately after hearing that voice, I saw metal... the tip of a sword protruding from Rumina's chest from behind.

The scythe's trajectory deviates from the fatal blow.

And then... a stab to the heart, unleashed by an unstoppable force released by me.

"Kaha...ha..."

The short sword pierced her heart, and purple blood spread from the spot where it had been pierced.

When I looked, Rumina had a smile that looked like she had given up.

"Cough cough... Ah, Filia-chan, I thought I could kill you..."

Seeing that she was still alive, I quickly distanced myself.

This is a basic behavior that the body remembers.

"...Trust-sama?"

I was more focused on Trust than on my dying enemy.

Ah, no... I was so heated up in the battle that I couldn't think clearly, but I felt that the way I persuaded him to leave stay at the mountain hut was a bit far-fetched.

If you think about it logically, it's not surprising to realize that there's no way I'd be picking up firewood.

"Huh..."

My feet are unsteady.

As my mind calmed down, it started to feel hazy.

This symptom is... anemia.

Even though it was to make up for my lack of strength, it seems I have lost too much blood.

"Filia!"

Trust gave me his shoulder so I didn't fall.

However, this time my attention was directed towards the enemy.

I pierced her heart, but the enemy wasn't human.

It may not even be fatal.

"There's no need to be so cautious... Lumina will die..."

There is a sound of something falling to the ground.

That sound makes me realize that I have defeated her.

But... it seems she's no longer human.

If you were a human, there's no way you'd be able to speak fluently after being stabbed in the heart.

Her appearance was dire.

We had both tried our best to kill each other, so naturally we were covered in injuries.

Her purple blood and the red blood spurting from me.

These stains her entire body.

Her silver hair was also covered in a large amount of blood, but it was unclear which blood source it was.

However, she spoke as if that didn't matter.

"Onii-chan. I am going to die anyway, so I'll teach you something in return for my betraying to you."

"..."

I can see that Trust is trembling, perhaps because he is being supported.

Of course.

The girl he loved, who he cherished like a sister, was about to die.

Given the nature of Trust, it's not a situation that can be easily compromised.

"The Demon King and Onee-chans... they'll keep on chasing you... they love seeing Onii-chan's misfortune."

...I thought that might be the case.

Even though it's a former world, this is a world of NTR games.

In a sense, it is a convenient world for the Demon King, who plays the role of the adulterer.

The heroines are bound to the Demon King and become enemies of Trust.

As long as they exist, there can never be a truly happy ending.

"Cough... Lumina's blood tastes the best after all... Oh right, Filia-chan, you still there?"

Lumina, who was coughing up a lot of blood, called out by name.

I hesitated whether to answer or not, but in the end I decided to answer.

"What is it?"

"... Dying is fun~"

...So she's also a heroine.

Those words had a demonic power that seemed to draw others towards death.

Of course, it's a crazy phrase that is completely incomprehensible.

This is probably her own answer to having continued to kill so many people.

Or perhaps, since she loved killing, dying herself was also enjoyable.

"I love you, Onii-chan... Well then, bye-bye..."

With that, the Vampire Princess Lumina took her last breath.

I don't know if by "I love you" she meant as someone she wanted to kill, or if it was before she betrayed him.

I feel like she had a certain charm that I don't understand.

But I still hate her.

I hate anything that hurts my Trust, whether it's physical or emotional.

If possible, I would like to kill not only this child, but the other two in a brutal manner.

However... does this mean I'm also one of those who hurt Trust?

I killed someone who was important to Trust.

I should have known that it would hurt him.

"..."

The blood was flowing so much that I began to lose consciousness.

My body felt dizzy, my heart was pounding loudly, and the sweat running down my skin felt cold.

It seems that continuous recovery is not enough in many ways.

It's possible that there won't be enough blood and we will both die together.

If we're going to make it a slightly longer bad ending, this is the perfect time to cut it off.

...If it ends here, I should at least say something.

"...Trust-sama."

"Filia? What is it?"

"If I don't wake up, please leave me behind..."

"Huh..."

Gradually, even talking becomes a chore.

But still, to the end...

"...Even if I, her, and the other girls are gone, your life will continue. Your next encounter may be even more wonderful..."

I really want to be with you more.

But I'm so sleepy I don't know if I'll ever wake up.

That's why I have to keep talking.

My words...

"...So do your best and live, Trust--..."

In the end, I lost consciousness before I could finish what I was saying.