Gotta move on
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After that, the mother finally left. While Alex was still sitting in his room pensively thinking about yesterday's events. He actually wanted to contact and see the condition of his friends, namely the members of the Wind Faction, but Alex still felt embarrassed, because he was burdened by the tragedy that happened yesterday. Moreover, he also felt guilty for Ren's death.
But even so he must be able to overcome the burden in his heart. As a man as well as a Holy knight, he must be able to overcome the problems that are likely to occur in the future, due to the escape of Jefirros with the power of the Demon King. So sooner or later he had to come and see his friends again, so that they could continue to fight together to create a solution of this problem.
In addition, Alex also remembered the words from Ren, who told him to use the feeling of protecting people to increase his power. Because that feeling will always lead Alex on the right path, and Ren has great faith in Alex, as a Holy knight who will bring peace to this conflict. That's the memory about Ren that will always be remembered by Alex.
For the spirit that Ren had given to him, of course Alex would never forget the goal that he had built in his heart, namely to unite the sword race and shield race, to jointly eradicate the evil demon.
Alex imagined the smiles he'd ever gotten from every member of the Wind Faction, from Rusty, Miran, Max, Billy, Ara, Ren, and Ryuji. They were all people who meant a lot to Alex, and he didn't want to let them down a second time. But still, Alex's feelings are still burdened by the guilt, so to be able to meet his friends again, it may take a long time.
Then when Alex started to get up from his bed to go to the toilet, suddenly there was a knock on the balcony of his room, it makes Alex felt surprised, then he immediately walked slowly out of his room to the balcony. While doing this Alex felt both nervous and alert.
But he instantly felt relieved when he looked out to the window, because it turned out that the figure on the balcony of Alex's room was not an enemy figure, but that figure was none other than Ryuji.
Therefore, Alex immediately came out even though with a slightly doubtful expression on his face, so he could only look down because he had not been able to look directly at Ryuji's face.
Meanwhile Ryuji immediately greeted Alex with a cheerful facial expression.
"Good morning Alex, sorry I couldn't accompany you last night." Ryuji said, in his usual cheerful tone.
And seeing the expression on Ryuji's face, of course Alex felt surprised and dumbfounded at the same time.
Alex was surprised by Ryuji's arrival on the balcony of his room, and he was also more surprised because Ryuji didn't show a sad expression at all. Then while looking at Ryuji's face, Alex said.
"After everything that happened, you shouldn't have come here, you should have taken Billy's role as the leader of the Wind Faction temporarily, and took care of all the injured members ... Don't mind me, I'm just a useless Holy knight." said Alex.
Then those words made Ryuji pause for a moment, and he answered. "Hmm, Billy and the other members have received treatment, they will recover soon and be fine ... Then did you forget? That I received direct orders from Billy to always accompany and protect you, even though I had failed so yesterday's events had to happen. Therefore now I will start again with my duties, and I want to apologize to you because I have failed." Ryuji said.
"But, you're not failed Ryuji, you've fought to the death ... While sadly i'm going with the enemy without a fight, I should have been able to anticipate all of this." Said Alex who still felt guilty.
But Ryuji immediately said. "If you feel guilty, then apologize, and then make up for your mistakes by being a better person... That's what I will do. That's why I came here to apologize to you, so... Are you willing to forgive me Alex?"
"Hah?"
"Don't keep feeling guilty and stuck in that feeling for a long time, because it will only make you suffer... I also feel guilty for failing to protect you at school, but now I apologize to you and I promise to do better So I'll ask you one more time, are you willing to forgive me??"
"Y- yes of course... But I also want to apologize to you."
"Yes, I forgive you... Are we settle now?" Say Ryuji
"Y- yes." Alex was stunned by Ryuji's words.
That way, Ryuji also hopes the guilt that weighs on Alex's heart will be a little decreasing.
"Now is there anything you would like to do? Or perhaps something you would like to ask?"
"Eumm, how's Billy and the others doing?" Ask Alex.
"Didn't I tell you, they'd be fine."
"Then, what about Ara?" Alex asked nervously.
"Hmm, the restaurant will probably be closed for a few days, but I'm sure she'll be fine too."
Then while looking down, Alex said. "A- about Ren..."
"Hmm, yesterday, when I was looking for Ren's body in the ruins of the building, the police had already arrived, so I had to stop the search for him... But the thing that made me sad was, I couldn't feel Ren's life force at all, so with a heavy heart I conclude that Ren is dead."
"..." Alex was speechless.
"People like Billy and Miran also seem to have noticed that since the building collapsed."
"Then how is Ara feeling right now?"
"Just like all of us, she also feels sad. But she tries hard to hide her sadness and instead joins in treating injured friends even though we repeatedly tell her to go home."
"S- she, stronger than I thought."
"Of course, don't forget, she is Ren's younger sister ... The strongest sword race in the Wind Faction group." Ryuji said.
"Yes you're right."
"We all lost the figure of Ren, and we are all very saddened by what happened yesterday... But the point is, Ren has sacrificed himself to protect you, and we really appreciate that, so what we have to do next is continue to protect you, so that Ren's sacrifice doesn't in vain."
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