Chapter 70

Chapter 70

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Why why why are you fighting?

The girl was crying alone.

She sat on the ground and cried long after they were out of sight.

Why why why would you risk your life why would you give up your own life for

Why does the boy fight?

How could he fight with his body like that?

It must be hard to even stand up. It must be hard just to open his eyes.

So why is he fighting?

His opponent was the strongest knight in the empire.

He is stronger than my father, who is stronger than the clouds, and is called the strongest knight of all time, the Sword Saint.

If you fought such an opponent with a body that couldnt even walk, it was obvious that you would die.

To watch Kenya die was not something that Reina could do.

That is why she couldnt get up.

She didnt dare to look at him. She couldnt move her legs.

Why are you doing this to me why is there something you want to protect more than your own life?

Reina cries, repeating those words over and over again.

She recalls what Kenya said to her as he left.

The words of a tattered boy who said he would fight to protect her.

I repeat the words of the boy who told me he loved me that day, that he would fight for me with his life on the line.

Ugh. Im not worth it Im not worth being protected Im not worth being protected!

Reyna holds her head immediately afterwards, and she suddenly has a flashback to her past memories.

Triggered by Kenyas words that he would protect Reina with his life, her emotions swept over her and the memories that had been closed deep inside her mind came back.

Mum?

Reina recalled.

The person who protected her with her life on that day.

* Reinas past.

Dont worry, Mum will definitely protect you. Absolutely. Ill protect you with my life, Rei-chan.

A woman covers Reina.

Her back is covered in blood after a bullet wound.

In a dark hole.

Blood drips onto Reinas face.

The sound of bullets rings out and the screams of the Japanese can be heard.

The mother covered and protected her child.

Desperately trying not to be found by the enemy and not to be hit by bullets.

Risking her life, and when she wakes up, her mother

From there, Reina has no memory.

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However, Reina remembered the past.

Fragmentary, but still clear.

Yes, I my mum

What she remembered was the memory of the war between Japan and Asgard.

The face of her mother, who had lost her life protecting her, and her mothers body, cold and still embracing her when she woke up.

She risked her life to protect me how could I forget ugghh

I was in so much pain that my heart felt like it was going to burst.

Remembering my mothers face, remembering her past, I felt like my heart was going to break.

I remember the face of my mother, who protected me from the bullets while hugging me.

The face of my mum, my favorite mum, who still smiled at me.

When I remember, my body trembles and I almost hyperventilate.

Yet, because I remember, I remember.

I remember myself, who had turned away from reality, who had forgotten, who is now about to do the same thing all over again.

I have to go.

So I want you to call me again.

Because only the name called by the two of you was really special

Stand up! Stand up!

(Why do I have to stand up?)

Please please

Reina had arrived at the venue, calling for Kenya in a loud voice, as if she was praying.

She climbs up the wall near the spectator seats where Kenya was sent flying, and calls out loudly for Kenya in front of her.

Even so, that voice does not reach him.

Even so, she calls out to her temporary Onii-chan again and again.

She calls out to Kenya, who still cannot stand up.

And in front of him is a red and black disfigured KOG, sword at the ready.

Get up. Wake up! Please

(Im already sleepy)

Kenya falls into the dark depths.

He should have completely lost consciousness.

Nn-yaku-n ken-ya-ku-n

(I hear a voice)

But I heard a voice.

A voice calling my name.

That voice clearly calls Kenya.

Wake up! Kenya-kun! Wake up!!!!

Farewell, Ken. I wish I could have fought you more you were definitely the strongest knight Ive ever seen.

(Is this voice is Reina calling? Do I wake up? Wake up and do what?)

Osiris bullet-like thrust is released to shoot through Kenya.

Farewell, Ken!

Reina shouts at the same time.

From the bottom of her heart, she calls out to him in a loud voice.

Get up and fight! Kenya Mitsurugi!!! You said you would protect me!!!!!!

Keen!!!!!!

A resounding, metallic sound of iron clashing with iron.

It was the sword that played. It was also the sword that was repelled.

The White Giants blow repels the Red and Black Giants blow.

Kenya-kun

The desperate cry of the girls heart. The voice calling out for her loved one.

Reaching deep into the boys heart and awakening him, with a voice that has been called again and again.

I heard you, Reina

Osiris full force blow bounced off Kenya.

Osiris laughs in surprise.

At the revival of his worthy opponent.

Hahaha. To be awakened by a womans voice youre a something.

His voice is somewhat happy, even though he has been repelled by a killing blow.

And the white giant slowly rises, the knight inside it with a voice that sounds like its about to fade away, but still has a definite will.

Yes, Im wide awake. I even want you to wake me up every morning.

His empty eyes certainly light up and look forward.

Hahaha! Thats the best. Youve fallen for a good woman.

His head is bleeding, and so is his mouth.

Im not feeling well. Id say the absolute worst.

Yes, I wont let you go forever

Nevertheless, Kenya awoke.

With the voice of his beloved girl calling out to him, the voice that had given him courage so many times.

Because she is

Because that girl is Kenyas.

Because shes my wife who I fell in love with so hard.

Because it means fighting.