Later that day, it was time for Liebe to visit Alysa in Eldoria.
Isurugi said, "Sir, are you ready?"
Liebe said, "I'm not sure. How is she?"
Isurugi said, "It's better to hear it from the doctor. It's complicated."
Liebe said, "I understand."
Isurugi said, "On the bright side, the Captain and Vice Captain have visited plenty and talked to her, even if there is no response."
Liebe said, "Mother was at the hospital?"
Isurugi said, "Yes. She felt remorseful she couldn't do anything, as her magic wasn't suitable for searching and just for battles."
Liebe said, "I'm quite surprised."
Isurugi said, "It was quite a shock for us as well due to her busy schedule, but it appears to be the case. And the doctor said her physical health seems to be improving, even if it's in unnoticeable degrees. But during random hours of the night, she sheds tears. We don't know why, and the nurses aren't sure. And there is something else. But on a different note, sir, we have something else to state."
Liebe said, "If it's not important, don't tell me."
Isurugi said, "It's maybe something that requires your attention."
Liebe said, "It's the news and certain rumours. The people saw you sitting on the ground. It felt wrong for many as an S-Class Knight on their knees was unacceptable. Which has been turned into news by a Noah News publication, also known as Big News Noah. We don't know what to do. Many are fearful, while many sent their condolences. And not to mention, the hospital is surrounded by news publications."
Liebe said, "Keep it closed. We have better things to do."
Isurugi said, "Understood, sir."
As they teleported to a flower shop, Liebe talked to the shopkeeper and said, "Two bouquets, please. One of red roses, while the other of black roses. And please make sure they are fresh."
The worker said, "Of course, sir."
Isurugi said, "Sir, this is—"
Liebe said, "Let's go. Isurugi, Dark Magic: Dark Castling." As they teleported to a statue.
Isurugi said, "Sir, this is—"
Liebe said, "This is the statue of a man who once rivaled the Knights of the Round. A hero. One who loved everyone equally, but loved Mother and me a bit more."
Isurugi said, "Sorry, sir. I don't understand."
Liebe said, "It's a hero's statue. A place where all heroes are appreciated, represented by the greatest hero of the previous era—my grandfather, Domr Faust."
Isurugi said, "I understand. How did he perish?"
Liebe said, "Like a hero. Saving someone. Saving M. But today, we rest these flowers for Olivia. She at least deserves this much."
Isurugi said, "Of course."
As they teleported to the hospital with black roses, Liebe said, "Looks like we should enter. Do I look OK?"
Isurugi said, "Of course. But please smile, sir. You aren't ready without one, and it will be best to see a smile rather than tears."
Liebe said, "You are right."
As he entered the building, all eyes were on him. Whispers of the S-Class Knight who collapsed on his knees, the man who sat on the floor with his head between his knees—the weakness of a knight. Some openly spoke in front of him to hear. Each step was harder. Some even said she was better off dead, she chose wrong, she chose a weakling, he is the cause of it all.
Each step felt like a needle. As he was about to enter, he touched the handle to Alysa's room.
Isurugi said, "Sir, please smile."
Liebe said, "Yeah." As he smiled and opened the door.
Fate was already inside. As he entered, he smiled at her as he moved to sit at the chair beside her. She became frightened and tried to move away.
Liebe said, "What's wrong, Alysa? It's me."
Fate said, "Unfortunately, Maestro, it appears it would be best if you don't stay here."
Liebe shattered. Barely managed to say, "But it's me... but it's me..." Before barely saying with shaking words, "I understand."
As he gave the bouquet to Fate and left the room, he went to speak to the doctor.
The doctor said, "You have my sympathy, sir. Mr. Liebe Faust, but her mental state is far worse than we anticipated, and it's still being assessed. And we don't know how to communicate with her with one arm and shaky hands. Her sign language isn't effective, and we can't even say if she is hungry or thirsty."
Meanwhile, on the ship, Licht entered the room with Lichee tied to the pillar.
Lichee said, "Let me out, Licht! I will kill them all! I will wipe Baledia from the world!"
Licht said, "I can't do that. Currently, you are far too unstable."