While the outside was noisy, the body of the giant humanoid monster was surprisingly quiet. As it was inside the body of the giant humanoid monster, it was in another dimension, which means it wasn't the abandoned construction site.

Hiyori, who had been completely absorbed, still hadn't lost consciousness completely, although her awareness was becoming increasingly blurry. But even so, Hiyori felt no unease.

This is for the best.

She thought in her fading consciousness.

Now that Sōsuke no Ono had locked onto the enemy, as long as he defeated them, he would disappear. That way, Ryuto-sama would be safe. This is for the best. This is for the best. As long as Ryuto-sama is safe. But why... why do I feel so... sad in my heart? Why do I feel this way no matter how hard I try to endure? I don't understand. Why?

Hiyori cried in her heart, tears streaming down her face.

At the same time, her body continued to fall deeper into the abyss.

But even if she shouted so loudly, there was no response. After all, it was impossible for anyone to enter this space. Once one entered this space, everything was already over. It was all over.

She thought about this and suddenly felt strong regret, even though she didn't know what exactly she was regretting. Her consciousness naturally began to fade away, and there was nothing that could stop or obstruct her desperate pleas for Ryuto-sama, even though her consciousness was about to disappear.

I don't want this. The consciousness pleaded on its own. I don't want this outcome. I don't want to never see Ryuto-sama again.

Even though I am the one responsible for this, and I had already accepted this fate in advance, sacrificing myself for Ryuto-sama, I still have no regrets, not even now.

But even so, her fading consciousness continued to speak, not stopping for a moment, even though she didn't understand why.

I don't want this. I still want to see Ryuto-sama again. I don't want to be separated from Ryuto-sama like this. This is not the outcome I desire, even though I know it's impossible. But the girl continued to pray in her heart, without the slightest intention of stopping, even after her consciousness disappeared.

But reality couldn't be changed. The girl's consciousness gradually disappeared until it completely faded away.

She thought it would end like this, but right before that moment.

The girl, who was about to lose consciousness, suddenly felt an unusually familiar sensation.

How could this be? Is it just an illusion?

In surprise, she opened her eyes wide and what came into view was a clear night sky with a bright moon.

Where is this? Could it be that world...

The girl tried to move her eyeballs, and as her eyes moved, the view shifted along with them.

After the clear night sky, what she saw was a familiar construction site that had already been destroyed as if after a storm.

Is this...

After coming to the answer, the girl turned her head slightly, and there, in her eyes, appeared the familiar figure, the figure that kept flashing in her mind. Then, she naturally opened her mouth and called out the name of the person who was embracing her.

"Ryuto...sama..."

But Ryuto, who was called, didn't answer. He always maintained an icy expression that seemed capable of destroying everything. His cold eyes were unreadable, and though they lacked emotion, Hiyori felt no fear. On the contrary, she felt an inexplicable familiarity. Her body relaxed, and the feeling of exhaustion gradually disappeared.

This is...

"Eh...? My magic... it's... recovered. How is that possible?"

Hiyori was greatly surprised by the sudden recovery of magic power. Almost at the same time, Ryuto, who was holding Hiyori with both hands, suddenly fell forward and landed on top of Hiyori.

"Master Ryuto!"

Worried, Hiyori called out, trying to wake Ryuto up, but there was no response. After looking closely, she realized that he seemed to be asleep. Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief and show a relieved expression.

Then, she suddenly remembered something and looked around alertly, but there was no sign of the middle-aged man.

He must have escaped, Hiyori concluded. Moreover, even though the enemy is no longer here, there is no time to hesitate, and it is not possible to directly carry Ryuto back now. Although there shouldn't be any problem with her physical strength, it could have some impact on Ryuto.

Thinking this way, Hiyori took out a talisman and easily summoned Fuyuki. She moved Ryuto onto Fuyuki, demonstrating a strength that couldn't compare to an ordinary girl of the same age. Then, she herself also sat on Fuyuki. Soon, the two of them disappeared into the night sky.