CH 437

“No, absolutely not! Emotions and memories don’t exist on their own. They follow events and are intricately woven together. If you do as Ahri says, you could end up becoming invalids!”

Ahri smiles gently, even though I’m sure her future sight already told her everything I’m saying.

“Master Rust, it’s the only way. All the other futures end in destruction. Araysla eating all life in this world.”

“But…! At least if I use my memories and feelings first…”

“That won’t work either. You are already using a lot of resources to keep Araysla bound by Rose. It makes sense, considering you condensed the power of Rose, who ruled this world for a moment, and you are maintaining several other unstable powers.”

Ahri says while pointing to Rose in my hand and shaking her head.

“If we do as you say, you will lose control of Rose half-way through and fail.”

I can’t think of anything to say.

The future sight magic eye is legendary for a reason. And it’s really annoying too…

“Don’t fight the inevitable, Rust. Are you embarrassed or something?”

“No…!”

Says Kalin with a grin. Ahri and Roa also look at each other and smile.

“Well then, Ahri. How do we do this exactly?”

“…Direct contact should increase our chances.”

Kalin asks, and Ahri responds with a clear expression on her face. Her eyes are on Kalin’s armor.”

“Hm… Then let’s do it like this. Rust, bend over a little.”

“Wai… I’m not done talking…”

Kalin pulls me closer with her freakish strength, and Ahri interrupts me while I complain.

“Master Rust, we don’t have any more time. Please, don’t let us do this for nothing.”

…Ah…

I feel warmth up close, and close my eyes tightly.

And what I see when I open them again is burned into my heart.

I raise my right hand, and accept Kalin’s heart.