At the top of the "Sirius Tree", the moon's shadow falls on the crystal, reflecting the beautiful flickering fluorescent light.
The night wind was rippling, and it was obviously a reunion after a long time, but there was a strong sadness surrounding the two girls.
"...I'm sorry, but in the end, I still couldn't find the goblin with you."
Zella smiled softly, and her whole body turned into white particles, sighing softly.
There are still many things that she can do, and there are many words that she wants to convey. Unfortunately, she seems to have no "time"...
Facing this apology, Mabius just shed tears and shook his head desperately.
Although her consciousness was always in a state of half-dream and half-awake, she was not completely ignorant.
Mabis knew exactly how much Zella had sacrificed, what it meant now, and the emotion that overwhelmed her.
"...It's not like this...It's not like this..."
Full of tears, the feather-eared girl kept denying something.
"..."
Reaching out her hand to gently hug her crying friend into her arms, the girl could only do her best to comfort her.
The reason why Mavis couldn't wake up was because part of her soul was with Zella.
The "poetry" of Nirvana indeed cured her "magic deficiency", but it failed to give back the soul that was taken away when her body was out of control.
The original trauma caused when he first forcibly crossed the world and used his power has never been recovered, but the power of Mabius's soul temporarily filled the crack.
Therefore, as long as she does not 'leave' this world, Mavis, whose soul cannot be liberated, will not be able to fully wake up.
When she thought of this result, Zella couldn't help showing a bitter expression.
However, you cannot let the other party see it.
Otherwise, her next "lie" will be exposed.
"……do not Cry……"
"Have you forgotten...'Star Spirit' will not die..."
Zella, who put her head on her friend's shoulder with a slight exertion on her hands, tried to be as relaxed as possible.
"...Ugh...really..."
Mabis, who was holding back the tears in her eyes and her voice was choked with sobs, confirmed as if praying.
She hoped this was true, and that was her only hope.
"……Um."
Slowly letting go of the feather-eared girl who had calmed down a bit, Zera responded with a soft hum, hiding the real answer in her heart.
It is true that "Star Spirits" cannot die, but that is just a general theory.
If even existence "disappears", there is no way to recover.
Mabius is so smart, he will definitely find out soon.
so……
"...but you also saw it."
Stretching out her hands with only transparent outlines left, Zella smiled bitterly and sighed.
"The battle just now...'some' exceeded my expectations...I may have to take a good 'rest' this time..."
Although the words were very vague, Mavis still understood.
"According to the regulations of the 'Star Spirit Realm'... I have no way to tell you any news about 'it'..."
The dissipated part has spread to the chest.
"'It' may appear anywhere in the whole world... Just think of it as my request..."
The smiling voice gradually disappeared into the air, leaving behind the last words.
"Go find my "key"..."
That is the necessary condition for all "Star Spirits" to appear in this world.
——At that time... we will definitely... be able to take risks together again...
Then……
Can you tell me your answer?
The last words were still left unsaid.
Not because of shyness or fear of rejection.
The "time" has come, let's think so.
"……Um……"
"I will definitely...find you..."
Holding the hem of her clothes, the feather-eared girl sobbed softly again.
This is her last hope and her courage to move towards the future...
When the white light spots floated across the sea of trees, the people with the "Fairy" and "Witch" crests seemed to hear a familiar murmur.
——Goodbye... Everyone... I leave it to you, Mavis...
…
The adventure belonging to the witch seems to be ending here...
But the new adventure has just begun.
In this era where there is no war or black magic, Mavis will surely be able to start a new adventure story with her companions who have inherited their ideals.
Although it's a little regretful that she can't join in for the time being.
But it doesn't matter.
Because she has found the greatest treasure in this world.
The crusade against the dark guild "Witch's Poem" by the light alliance composed of the three major guilds has ended.
Although it was a 'failure', no one had any complaints.
After all, in this battle, they witnessed the demise of the most powerful guild in the dark world, "Gate of Hades".
Hmm... I can't say that everyone has no 'complaints'.
For example, a certain stubborn fire dragon boy kept yelling that someone did not keep his promise, and he was holding his breath and wanted to settle the score with her because he failed the S-class exam.
Of course, he was quickly 'educated' by Gildarts.
The next day, Eileen, who followed Zella's "will", asked Anna to open the door of "Virgo" with the key left by the girl, and brought back the fairy princess who had been sleeping for "a hundred years".
Before her body recovered, the little princess was clamoring to go on an 'adventure'.
Fortunately, with everyone's persuasion, I was finally willing to calm down and take good care of my health first.
After hearing her reasons, Layla has mobilized the power of the entire Heartfilia conglomerate to find the "key" that belongs to Zella.
Everyone in "Witch's Poem" also said that they would accompany Mavis to travel to various continents in the future to find their irresponsible president.
Although it was like looking for a needle in a haystack, everyone was very motivated.
Irene, the only one who knew the 'truth', did not throw cold water on it, because this was what Zella wanted.
What is worth mentioning here is that after being exposed by Jellal, the youngest Councilor of the "Holy Ten", the former Speaker of the Magic Council and four councilors who colluded with the Dark Guild have all been sent to the Magic Council due to malfeasance in their duties.
Lead prison.
All this also caused an uproar in the entire magical world.
Everyone also hopes that the magic world can usher in true peace, so they put a lot of thought into the candidates for the reorganized council members. For example, a certain blue-haired young man who took the lead in exposing the case has a strong voice for being elected as the new speaker...
But no matter what, everything is developing in the direction expected by someone's "Cradle Plan".