Saijaku Muhai no Bahamut:Volume 4 Epilogue
Epilogue – Promise[edit]
“So, you hid the Limit Break [Over Limit] from me again, how are you going to explain this? My dear brother.”
”Well…..”
In the academy’s infirmary, the smell of drugs and decorative flowers in the room created an indescribably subtle atmosphere.
With his entire body wrapped in bandages, unable to move, Lux was being scolded by his sister Airi.
——It had been a week since they came back from Lies island. Lux had returned to the academy with everyone.
After that, Lux had no memory about escaping from the “Ark”.
Due to the side effect of Limit Break [Over Limit], causing extreme fatigue and physical burden, he was unconscious for a full three days.
Waking up to see Airi with moist eyes made Lux reflect on his actions.
But now she was very calm, grumbling and complaining at Lux.
The [Ark] had vanished, no one knew its location.
The automatic doll Ra Kruse also disappeared inside the [Ark].
The New Kingdom had formed a blockage on all sea routes to investigate the [Ark], but due to the [Ark] characteristics of moving at sea, the search had proven itself to be difficult.
Relie was summoned to the Queen right after the event, but the punishment had yet to pass, for now she was detained with a serious warning.
Presumably in order to avoid problem in the next international event organized by the school –– the [Dragon War] where foreign countries would gather, measures were being taken to prevent chaos.
Right now ——
”Airi-chan.”
Suddenly a small voice was heard.
Lying on the bed next to Lux’s, Philuffy supported herself up.
“Reprimanding on poor him, again?”
“…….u”
Being stared by that innocent eyes, Airi faltered in confusion.
How thoughtful, it was well known that Airi was not good at conveying feeling directly, unlike the frank Philuffy.
”Come, compare to these, soon it would be time for the School War and the Founding of New Kingdom memorial, we shouldn’t be too conspicuous——”
The Founding of New Kingdom memorial was held in the summer months after the demise of the Old Empire.
The revolution and the memorial were next to each other, although they were determined to go to the capital, Lux was the sinner of the Old Empire and would find it difficult to walk around in broad daylight.
Airi must had felt uneasy.
”On that matter——I decided to accept the good will of Lisha-sama.”
“Eh……?”
Lux’s statement made Airi froze in place.
“Because I was asked and she also wanted me to be her knight too——“
”Wait a minute!? What happened!? We cannot stand out, I told you that till my mouth was sour!?”
”Well, I understand what Airi wants to say…….”
Looked at Lux smiling wryly, Airi stood up.
”That’s not a problem. To become the exclusive knight of Lisha-sama means——“
”Yes. I understand. It’s just that——“
Staring at the dissatisfied Airi, Lux honestly explained.
“Because I think that is something I can do.”
“Haa…. As expect my brother is my brother after all”
Airi suddenly lowered her shoulders feebly, sighing and muttered.
”I’ve got to go. There are ancient documents just found in the management room area, I would like to look at them a bit.”
”We, also will be busy. Celes-senpai’s parent——the Four Great Nobles family Ralgris seems to have something to discuss with me.”
“Please refuse them firmly.”
Airi smiled and went away.
After the door closed, the room suddenly returned to its calm.
Philuffy, who ate a fruit silently next to him, glanced at Lux.
“The chest wound, has it healed?”
With only two people, Lux asked about the Abyss [Ragnarok] parasite——Asked about Ratatosk.
The main source Yggdrasill had been eliminated, it seemed she would no longer be controlled.
”Yes. As long as I don’t force myself there is no problem. And also, after getting used to the flute I can resist it, there is always a way.”
Repeated use of the flute on the same Abyss would cause the body to have a certain degree of resistance.
And if she had a half human body, as long as she did not stop training, there would be no need to worry about being manipulated.
However, this was after all coming from a normal academy, Relie who had the full-detailed information of this, did not convey the matter to the New Kingdom. However, even so——
“Really,—— That’s good.”
“……..”
Lux hung his head in tears. Philuffy slowly rose up from her bed, went over in her pajama.
“You becomes a knight of Her Royal Highness, is that true?”
Philuffy inquired with the usual serious expression.
”Yes……they’ve also sent a letter to others during my absence.The officials in the Capital praised my achievements and intend to hand out a award—— this is what I think I want to do”
”……..”
”Although it would take time for the Capital and the local nobles to accept it, I cannot escape the crisis of the new kingdom. Moreover ——“
”For me?”
”E——?”
”I was exposed as an [Abyss], so to make them silent, right?”
”………”
She found out.
She always expressed nothing at all, usually looked like an airhead.
”When Lu-chan worries about things, you’ll immediate be expose.”
As a result, he had been seen through by his childhood friend.
”Sorry, at that time, I didn’t protect you——“
He hung his head and spit out the words
”But, this time I will absolutely protect you!I promise you that time! I will create a peaceful country for Airi and Philuffy to live a happy life——E?”
A floating, sweet scent itched in his nasal, and then a soft feeling bloomed in him.
Philuffy, sitting next to Lux, clung tightly to Lux.
”Phi…..chan?”
”I, am fine.”
Philuffy exposed a gentle smile she only showed to those she was closed with and softly whispered.
“Lu-chan is already protecting that promise?”
”E…….?
”My home, is right here. Because Lu-chan has done a good job creating one for me.”
”…….”
”Thank you, Lu-chan. I very, like you.”
Philuffy gently embraced Lux, who could not speak.
During that warm time.
Something had changed, Lux had found something precious.
