Shards of Heart

Hexas clears his throat several times before continuing, "I know it sounds bad. We run away from the problem and throw it into another dimension. But, in the presence of that creature, that's all we can do.

If we could destroy it, then we wouldn't have to bring every world here. With us capable of bringing a small part of your world and choosing to move that creature to another dimension, doesn't that say something?"

"However, is it true that we have no chance at all? I mean, we have the Angel and Demon races. We can even create something extraordinary using Glory!" Rio exclaimed, trying to remain positive.

But, seeing Hexas shaking his head, the smile vanished from her face.

"That creature is not something we can comprehend and no matter how long it goes, we will never be able to. We can only understand a little about it. But beyond that, be prepared to feel your head explode.

This is not a metaphor."

Hearing that, who wouldn't be afraid?

Anyone would undoubtedly be scared.

There are creatures out there that can kill us with just their thoughts. Such creatures should not exist in this world.

But they do.

On it's way here.

Is this what they call the apocalypse?

I still tremble every time I think about it. Every time I imagine if that creature is already here.

"There are some things in this world that we cannot change. One of them is our current situation. All we can do is improvise. Moving that creature to another dimension is the best course of action we can take.

You don't have to worry because in that dimension, there are others who are just like us. People who are ready to face it."

"But didn't you say that we can't confront that creature?" Rayven asked, not understanding.

Hexas fell silent for a moment, thinking about how to tell them about the creature that had existed since the beginning of the universe. He didn't want the others to give up right away, especially after knowing that this had been happening for thousands of years and would continue to repeat.

Even Hexas himself, who had faced this creature, still couldn't forget how fear overwhelmed them, freezing them in place, and wishing it would be better to die than to live.

Moreover, the souls in front of them were still young. They still didn't have much experience and certainly had a long journey ahead of them.

If they were to give up, then this dimension would come to an end.

It's not that Hexas didn't want to do it. But they couldn't. Not after his body and soul were gone. The current Hexas was just an artificial intelligence. A copy from the past.

Not real and not alive.

"If that's the case, will we give up just like that?" Zent spoke, breaking the silence. "Haven't we survived until now because we kept trying even though we knew we couldn't win?"

Their heads lifted, turning to the figure of a man who was now walking among them.

"But look at us now. We are still alive! We can still breathe!" He exclaimed, giving encouragement. "We may be different, each with our own stories. But what you have done, the choices you have made, are what brought you here. Standing together, listening to a great secret that hasn't even been heard by anyone else in the world!

So, will you give up? After everything you've fought for. So much sweat, tears, and blood spilled. Will you give up?!

No! You all that I know are not like that!"

Zent turned to face them, looking at Celine, Rayven, and Rio.

"You three! You are the best knights that humanity has ever had! Something that is impossible to achieve at your age! You never give up even when faced with death!

Back then, we couldn't even confront Sarah. It was impossible!

But look at you now? You even know each other. You help each other. Trust one another.

Why?

Because you never give up. You always strive, even when it seems impossible to think of.

However, that's what makes you three stand out, what makes you different from others. That's why you can stand here, with all of us, with me."

He looked at the four former Rangers who instantly stood tall and at Sheila.

"You five. You are the people I never thought would be willing to join me in all these absurd plans that could essentially get you killed. But you did. You believed in me.

You were willing to discard your identities, willing to become new figures just because you saw me dance. If you think about it again, does that make any sense?

Including you, Sheila. You are someone who shouldn't easily trust a stranger. But you did, you believed in me.

And now, you want to give up even though you know you've always faced death? What's the difference from everything you've faced until now?

If you're not sure about yourselves, please trust me. I believe that together, we can stop it. Even though it seems impossible now, I know you can do it.

You are the Scattered Brains members that I am proud of, so I beg for your help."

William stepped forward, saying, "You don't need to ask for our help, Captain. We will always be there to support you, even without you asking. Without you, we might have been dead by now. Dead without experiencing the happiness and excitement we feel when walking with you.

Therefore, whatever happens next, trust us, we won't let you down. As you said, Captain, we are your pride, the Scattered Brains, so let us prove it ourselves."

Three former Rangers also stepped forward, simultaneously giving their salute.

"Sky was right to choose you as the vice Captain, William."

"Thank you very much, Captain," Sky replied through the wristwatch.

Then, Zent looked at Sarah and Ryssa, who appeared nervous, anticipating Zent's words about them.

Especially considering that they were initially enemies, not allies.

"Sarah, Ryssa," Zent called out, "You both were our enemies. Someone who has been our toughest opponents until now. But because both of you, we can all come together like this. Without you, we probably wouldn't be standing here together, listening to me lecturing like an old person."

Laughter filled the room.

"However, even so, now you both are part of us. Figures who have accepted defeat and are willing to leave the past behind to work together. If it were me, I'm not sure I could do it either.

I know there is still much unresolved between you and us. There are still so many negative feelings. I understand because something like that cannot be resolved quickly.

But please give us a chance to prove that we also want the best for you. Without you both, I'm not sure if I would have made it to this point. You both made me realize that even enemies can become comrades.

So, fight alongside us. Because we also need the strength of both of you.

I need both of you."

Sarah, with tears streaming down her face, quickly ran and embraced Zent tightly, surprising everyone. Seeing that, of course, the other three women didn't want to be left behind and also jumped onto Zent, competing to be the main woman in his life.

The atmosphere brightened as they were filled with laughter, jokes, and tears of jealousy from the three men who were now receiving responses from their respective partners.

Hexas fell silent watching them, once again reminiscing about the past from the memories implanted by the original Hexas.

Who would have thought that he would witness the same scene as before? When it was his duty to gather the Holders to save this dimension.

Observing Zent, it was as if he were seeing his past self. The one who was still alive and full of emotions.

As he suspected, he didn't choose the wrong person.

Zent was the right person to replace their position.

And he were sure that the previous ten Holders would also agree if they could witness the touching scene in front of him.

Hexas truly hoped that they would be alright.

To continue being together like this and not having to experience what he and his friends went through before.

Becoming a Holder was not an easy task, even if you had Glory. Especially when Natural knows what Glory can do. It's only a matter of time before the war happens again.

The history that will soon repeat itself. History that they would discover in their long journey. History that might bring them closer or separate them.

"At that moment, the real Glory Hunt will take place," he said to himself.