"It's over, Huvava." Enkidu softly laid down a bouquet of flowers. "We have to go now... stay well."
"Hmph. The dual nature of a weapon that brutally slaughters Lahmu is quite striking," Gilgamesh teased. Enkidu responded with a silent elbow to the King's ribs. "Gah—!"
"Ahaha. We couldn't have handled this without you both. Truly, thank you. I never expected to see such a happy ending. It's nice to be a part of one for a change."
(This is one of those rare cases where that useless masturbation-garden Merlin was actually helpful. Be proud, you piece of trash.)
Fou stuck out his tongue while nestled against Air's chest.
(Your job is done, now go home and die alone, you idiot.)
"You're as biting as ever! ...But you're staying with her until the end, aren't you?"
(Yeah. I'll live for Air, by Air's side, and for Air alone. I've decided. —If she'll have me, that is...)
Fou looked up at Air anxiously, and she hugged him tight.
—Of course! We'll be together forever! We're going touring together! It's a promise!
(Ah, Air—!)
"...Whew. To think he'd become so attached to an individual. A sun-like princess who tames the Beast of Calamity... practically speaking, humanity can no longer compete with you."
"Hmph. Air and I do not know defeat. Beasts are either mascots or they are nothing. Paw."
(Hmph.)
"Hahaha! Air, make sure you train him properly."
—Fou is just not very honest! I love him!
(Ah—)
Merlin dissolved into golden petals, forming a flower crown on Air's head as he manifested.
(It's been a while! ...But in all seriousness. This guy and I will protect you, Air.)
—Thank you. We'll be together until the very end. I promise...
(Yeah. A promise. ...Ah. This feeling, this warmth... it changed me...) Fou narrowed his eyes happily.
"I'm jealous of Fou-kun... Gil, swap with me."
"I will not. He is permitted because he is a beast. A savage man shall not even lay eyes on her unless he passes the appropriate trials. At the very least, he must show the valor required to defeat my half-naked self."
"Hahaha. You're such a worry-wort. I wonder if Uruk even has anyone like that..."
"You've grown quite peaceful yourself. Blessings upon this miracle. I hope your days together continue forever."
Gilgamesh snorted. "Of course. I am immortal. —At least until she grows bored of this world."
The King watched with pride and affection as Air and Fou floated happily together.
The Final Memory
The time for departure from Uruk drew near. All the citizens gathered before the Ziggurat.
"Alright, gather 'round, gather 'round! Chaldea members, squeeze in! Hey! You there! Don't get cut out of the frame, you Useless Goddess!"
"Uuuuugh..."
Ishtar stood between the two Gilgameshes, holding a stone tablet that read: 'I am a hopeless, useless goddess.'
"This... this wasn't how it was supposed to be... My fortune is gone, Gugalanna is gone, my temple is gone... ahaha... this is a dream, right? Something this terrible couldn't happen to me. It's a dream..."
"Fool. No escapism allowed. Let your own idiocy seep into your very marrow as you sing your woes."
"Hahahaha! Siduri! Say something to her! Wait, get some water! This is bad, I'm going to die! Such an unexpected display of patheticness has given me a cramp from laughing! Hahahaha!"
"..."
"Siduri..."
"Live strong, Lady Ishtar."
"GAH——N!! Even Siduri is pitying me..."
(Well, obviously?)
"I have a jar of iron sand, thorns, and Lahmu dust here, do you want it?" Enkidu asked.
"I DON'T WANT IT——!!"
"I never expected Enkidu to be here too... Victory was inevitable, then," Rikka noted.
"Are you just realizing that now, you idiot? That's why you get assassinated."
『Hey! That was a false accusation! I had nothing to do with it!!』 Ereshkigal yelled from the sidelines.
"Rikka! We must have another Lucha match!"
"Gracias, Amigo! Luchadora!"
"..."
"Lift your head, Medusa."
"That's right, you're in the way of the light!"
"Oh dear. We can't have you worrying your big sisters, can we?"
"...Yes. Thank you. Everyone."
"MEAT!! AND CALCULATIONS!! People of Uruk, do not forget your brains even in the midst of celebration!!!"
""""THIS IS SPARTA————!!!!""""
"Benkei, you're stifling. Move back a bit."
"..."
"Hey you, you're too hairy. Get away."
"..."
"Oh my, it's not Benkei's last stand, it's Benkei's awkward shuffle..."
"...Pfft, hahahahaha!"
"Master Kotaro, you laughed! Tomoe is shocked...!"
"Mash."
"Yes, Senpai."
"—I'm so glad everyone is safe!"
"Yes! Senpai!"
Marduk's latest photography mode captured all of Uruk.
"Now, I'm taking it! This war was a thrilling, absolute victory! Our triumph is unshakable; all that remains is the head of the mastermind! —Savor that fact! Now, show me your best faces!"
『—Air.』
In the split second before the shutter clicked, the Wise King's words reached Air.
『The radiance of your life is a light that surpasses even his omnipotence. —Declare all these tragedies to be unnecessary. Beyond that lie the future.』
—Yes!
『Alright, here we go! One plus one is—』
At Tiamat's voice—
『『『『『『『TWOOOOOOO————!!!!!』』』』』』』
A perfect ending where everyone smiled. Seven conclusions were written here. Embracing the love of the Mother, the children move forward.
Under the watchful gaze of the Mother from the far side of the cosmos—
『————Aaaaaa,LAaaaaa～～～～･････････』
On the azure planet, life continues to be woven. Life meets, life connects. History is spun... to overcome even death.
Preview for the Next Volume
"Sing, Air!! In the name of the King!!"
—Yes!! Now, I bid farewell to all pity!!
[—Impossible... that form is—]
The Final Refinement—
『—Now is the time to announce my proud name to the world!』
"Ehhh?!"
『W-what did you say—?!』
『My True Name—as a gift to the Beast born of shame, I shall name myself! —My name is—!!』
The Supreme Heroic Princess, Air
『Heroic Princess—Gilgashana Gilgamesia! She who acknowledges and believes in all the world, and walks beside it to the far ends of space and time——!!』
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