Back to the present.
The semi-transcendental being and the horde of monsters it summoned were staring at Mika and Lily from afar.
"I'm sorry." Mika said after putting Lily down.
He was sorry for so many things.
He was sorry for hiding his identity from her.
He was sorry for ridiculing her dream.
He was sorry for deceiving her all the time.
"M-Mika..." Lily softly muttered, trying to reach out to him.
Based on the shakiness of his voice, she understood the meaning behind his words.
However, Mika, who was too scared of her reaction, could only face her with his back.
[Are you sure about this?]
"Yes." Mika murmured as he walked away from her without saying another word to her.
The talking could wait until the end of the mission.
Right in front of her, Mika changed back to his other form. It was a sight Lily was yearning for all the time.