Chapter 94 - I'm Sorry, Sylphy

For the second time, Sylphy was in Gon's mouth. But this time, Gon and Lilith were determined to kill Sylphy without giving her another chance.

Even so, Sylphy still tried her hardest to hold back Gon's upper jaw.

Lilith flew above Gon's mouth, followed by her clone from behind.

With her clone's help, Lilith pushed Gon's mouth from above, helping Gon close it.

"DIE!" shouted Lilith, pushing Gon's mouth down with all her might.

Sylphy's legs trembled, followed by both her hands starting to shake too. "TRY YOUR HARDEST!!"

In her deepest heart, Sylphy was ready to die sacrificing herself for the safety of the hero who would save the world someday.

Tears began flowing between the blood coming from both Sylphy's eyes.

Was Sylphy truly ready to die to save someone she'd just met? Sylphy and Kaizoku had been traveling together for less than a month, how she can be sure to sacrifice herself for someone she just met.

Sylphy remembered her mother's advice: "If one day there's a hero called by the gods and goddesses, you will be the one to accompany them until the journey's end. Mother believes goodness isn't seen in actions, but in the heart."

But was Sylphy sure Kaizoku would be good? Sylphy had suffered in a world ruled by the demon lord; how ironic that the demon lord was once a celebrated hero.

Though Sylphy never knew the demon lord's past, she understood well the hatred and anger in his eyes.

Sylphy watched her family and all hybrid species massacred by Reverend Taki and Shirokiri Ishayaki. The demon lord and his loyal subordinate.

Blood everywhere, huge fires blazing, screams echoing loudly. Young Sylphy could only hide in a small wooden barrel, watching all her family, friends, and loved ones die at Taki and Ishayaki's hands.

Just through one small hole, enough to make Sylphy's childhood traumatic.

Gon used his fire breath to slowly burn Sylphy, weakening her.

That heat felt the same as Sylphy had felt back then, flames surrounding her, forcing her to stay still and endure the incredible heat.

This time, Sylphy wasn't sure she'd survive the flames enveloping her. So Sylphy began hoping as much as possible, hoping she and Kaizoku would still live and continue their journey until finally facing the demon lord.

"Yes... Finally we succeeded... The world is saved, and I finally found peace." said Kaizoku looking back with a wide smile.

But that vision was too good to be reality. The image vanished instantly, returning her sight to reality, where Sylphy was almost giving up holding back the force.

"I'm sorry Kai... I might give up soon, I can't hold on much longer. Though my body and soul are weakening, my hope remains strong..."

Those were Sylphy's final words in her heart.

A loud *crack* sound was heard.

Gon's mouth had fully closed, with black smoke escaping between his jaws.

All of Sylphy's bones, organs, and body were instantly crushed after Gon bit down.

Gon spat Sylphy out of his mouth, like tasteless chewing gum.

Suddenly Kaizoku appeared from corridor and caught Sylphy in his arms.

"I'm sorry Sylphy, I was too late to save you..."

Sylphy opened her eyes one last time. Seeing Kaizoku's sad face as he looked at how badly injured Sylphy was after being bitten by Gon. "Our hero..."

Those words were her last before closing her eyes again.

Nearly half of Kaizoku's hair turned white.

Tears fell from his right eye, dropping onto Sylphy's cheek.

"Berserker..." Kaizoku called forth Berserker again, ready to take revenge on Gon and Lilith who had destroyed Sylphy's body.

After putting Sylphy's body on the ground, Kaizoku walked toward the large bone dragon, with Lilith flying above Gon.

"Your story will end now.."