It's Finally Over

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It was finally over.

As I saw a gigantic spiritual tree rise in the middle of the capital, the death of Merlinus was finally confirmed.

And my soul, which had been damaged a lot, seemed to have healed as well.

That tree wasn't disappearing either, it was only solidifying, going from spiritual to physical, or both.

"Wow…"

I felt relieved, as I slowly stood up.

At the end, I was unable to fight and defeat him on my own.

Without my friends and family, and without Verdant appearing here, we would have most likely lost.

Yeah, it makes me both happy to have friends, and also…

A bit frustrated with myself, with my weakness.

But in the end, that's the wrong way of thinking.

We won't, and this is a victory worth celebrating.

He's finally gone.

"Is everyone else alright?"

I felt relieved, like a huge weight on my shoulders was finally gone.