100. Beginning of the End

Oh my... We've run away this far. There shouldn't be anymore enemy troopers chasing us, right?

It was Firentia chasing us just now. I feel like it's a miracle that we're still alive.

Chiraha... Anyway, I'd like to express my gratitude to you again. Thank you for coming to our rescue.

Also, what exactly happened there at the execution site? Could you please tell us in detail?

...With the help of other Watchtower members and Forbidden City insiders, I began to pursue several escape plans to make sure there was a way out even if something went wrong.

The diversionary tactics of bombs and the special vehicle were all part of the plan. But the ploy to lure Firentia away with a disguise was just my quick thinking.

Well, Lady Chiraha ordered the vehicle from me long ago, but I completely forgot about it!

Right, this escape vehicle uses the same special Echo Crystal technique as the weapons so that even radars can't track its movement. It's what got us safe and sound here.

I see. This vehicle must be custom-made? It looks like the work of a dozen of technicians... It's really something that you got your hands on it.

And you've got our escape so well planned without us knowing... Truth be told, I used to think of you as a nominal leader. But I was wrong. You're quite capable.

That's a load of nonsense. All of you, do not misjudge our leader Chiraha.

Chiraha was not made the leader of Watchtower for nothing. She was the most admired person in Eastrise.

What was it called... charisma? She has the magical charm that made us all want to follow her, and she has lived up to our trust.

That's why Raeon always keeps an eye on Watchtower. While she keeps denying it, she is more afraid of our leader Chiraha than anyone.

You're exaggerating, Taisei. I'm not that remarkable...

(Miss Chiraha is very modest, but everyone looks at her with admiration and gratitude...)

(Now I finally understand what Yanling meant when she said ''Chiraha is the real symbol of Watchtower'')

Chiraha

Eh! Yanling!?

You... are here! I told you not to come. Have you forgotten!?

...

Hey... Yanling, why are you so angry? This is not like you at all. Chiraha saved us all. Isn't this great?

Right! This is so great only because the results are so far so good! But... risky plans like this often end up in failure!

What if the plan failed? We would've lost you today. And... Watchtower will be doomed, right?

You know what I mean, Chiraha. So you... you really shouldn't be here.

Whether it's for Watchtower or the people of Eastrise, you must let us go...

But you... did this for us... why...

Yanling... you...

... Yanling. About what you said before, I've given it some serious thought.

You're right that as long as I live, Watchtower can always rise again.

And if I lost all of you today, I could even turn grief into strength to get back up.

Even so, I...

I still want all of you to live to win the battle by my side.

Look over there. Once we climb the hill, further ahead will be the border of Bifrost.

Finally here... thanks for serving as our guide, Chiraha.

You're welcome. While the defense here is not as good as Forbidden City, the number of guards will increase at the border.

And I'm afraid Raeon must have issued orders. So I think you must get out of here ASAP.

They're there! The wanted Teslovik party and Watchtower gang!

Oops, we've been spotted!

Let's make this quick. Take them down and run towards the border!

They are weak, but there are too many of them...!

Mm... this is not good. They'll probably catch us all before we even reach the border.

Right! We need to think of a plan now!

My Teslovik friends, you run on ahead. We will deal with the guards.

But, there are so many of them!

Awakener, let's go. Our Watchtower friends are buying time for us to escape. We shouldn't let them down.

B-But...!

Just let it go. We owe you all a big deal. Please let us repay your kindness once for all to clear our conscience.

Great! By the way, Stara, are you going over there?

Mm... yes. I'm sorry, and thanks everyone. I have to leave with the Teslovik!

Miss Stara has to go... ah, wait.

Isn't there someone else who should leave with our Teslovik friends?

Xen, am I right?

Uh? This... I...

... or Snezhana can stay here, right?

...

Snezhana...

I think so... right. But anyway... I respect Snezhana's wishes...

...Snezhana. I, I think...

Sunflower! No. It's Xen!

...!!

You won't betray anyone, right? So you should stay here to protect your companions!

Snezhana... okay...

I will too!

No more cheating or getting cheated, and no more tricks and betrays! I'll learn to trust my companions... and others!

Yes... you're right!

I'll trust them too! I'll trust my Watchtower pals, and I believe I'll see you again, Snezhana!

We must see each other again! When... when that day comes, I'll give you a nice tour around Eastrise once peace returns!

Goodbye, Snezhana! My most beloved friend!

Bye, Xen! ...My most beloved friend!

Look, the borderline is over there! Once we cross the border, the guards can't pursue us anymore.

Got you! Stop! Surrender yourselves!

So annoying! Men who are too clingy are not lovable!!

Please let us have our moment with our parting friends!

Ahhhh!

...! W-Who are you!?

My Teslovik friends, that was close. Now you owe us Nebu Alliance a favor.

Ah? Nebu Alliance...? Why are Nebu Alliance people here?

My name is Anubis. I am an envoy of Lord Horus.

You're saying that you are... envoy of Horus!?

Right. I know this is sudden, but can you come to Nebu with us? It's something important to do with the Relic. I'm sure you won't refuse, right?