"Pftt! You? You're about to die? What kind of joke is that?!"
Kaelus tried to laugh.
But unfortunately, he couldn't.
"..."
Dix looked extremely serious.
Moreover, he was a hero, so he really never lied.
"Really?"
"Yes."
Quietly, Dix nodded.
Kaelus put down his teacup, then gave a bitter smile.
"Why does everyone always leave before me? Veyra, Sunny, Amon, Tharok, Ragnar, and now you, Dix."
"...I'm sorry."
"This isn't your fault. No one can resist death."
"..."
"Then, is the reason you called me here this time to say goodbye?"
"Partly. There's another reason."
"And what is that?"
Kaelus tilted his head.
"Always love this world, and protect it, okay?"
"Huh?"
Kaelus's eyes widened.
Then, he curled his lips.
"Of course, I'm one of the seven heroes, after all!"
Kaelus pointed at himself, smiling arrogantly.
***
Kael immediately opened his eyes.
This time, he was able to regain control of his body.
This was definitely his body.
But…
"Where am I?"
