Requiem - Lux aeterna Chapter 24
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shivalriesSeason: Winter
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[Repayment Fes Stage]
Arashi: (...Now then, here comes the hard part.)
(Ousama and Tsukasa-chan... Is it alright to just lay my orders down on them, without even confirming what they want or how they feel about all this?)
(Is it really alright to just grab them by the scruff of the neck and force them to go along with the future I envision?)
(Would that be too cruel...? Geez, those lil' demons of doubt just have to show up even at a time like this.)
(I mean, haven't I already made the decision to invoke my victor's right and pull in the future that I want to see?)
(Yet I'm still so scared. What if I'm wrong about how they feel?)
(What if I’m... about to do something really stupid?)
(Something... that no one else wants?)
Tsukasa: "...Ahh! I finally understand!"
Arashi: "Eek! D-Don’t just shout all of a sudden... That's very naughty of you!"
Tsukasa: "My apologies! I am sorry, it's just that everything seemed to click, and I couldn’t help but cry out!"
"Narukami-senpai, could it be that— Now, it's only a guess, so please correct me if I’m mistaken, but..."
"Could it be that you intend to give me the crown?"
Arashi: "Huh? ...U-Uh, yeah. That's right. I mean, you were the one Ousama had chosen to take the crown in the first place, after all."
"You straight-up rejected him for some reason, so it got a bit complicated, but..."
"After thinking it over, I agree that you really are the one best suited for the job. We should be giving it all to the one who wants it the most."
"You've been the driving force of Knights, leading us up to this point. Even among all our fighting and all our hesitation..."
"True to yourself, you set us on an honest, straightforward path."
"Would it be wrong of me to wish for that to continue?"
"Would it be a sin... to want to live on as a new Knights, with neither crimes nor bloodshed to its name?"
"With you leading us, we'll come even closer to true radiance— to the eternal kingdom of our dreams. That's what I believe, and I have high hopes for you, Tsukasa-chan."
"This time around, we were met with a true struggle, the likes of which we’d never seen before. Yet you never once faltered."
"You marched forward with resolute steps, sustaining not a single wound."
"You’re incredible, powerful, and reliable. And even though you're still lacking in experience, I want to support you as we move forward— together as Knights, from here on out."
"These are my true and honest feelings."
"I have no desire to be King and get bogged down by duties and responsibilities— I’d rather leave it all in the hands of someone who would actually enjoy it."
"Maybe it sounds like I want to avoid responsibility, but that’s just how I think."
"I’m a model, after all— I just want to be where I can look my most beautiful."
"So that’s why I've decided to use my royal authority and order you to take the crown without question."
"The King’s orders are absolute, so no one can refuse— at least not you, since you take these things very seriously."
"But, you know... I still hesitate. I mean, you've said no to it once already."
"Don’t you have things going on at home right now? I heard a bit from Izumi-chan about it."
"There's no point getting pouty about it... I mean, it's just how things are, right? We can't escape destiny like this."
"If I tried to twist fate by force, there's no telling what kind of terrible things might happen."
Tsukasa: "Fufu. You truly are a kind person, Narukami-senpai."
"You, Ritsu-senpai, Sena-senpai, and Leader are all so kind... Even though you’re all usually so unreasonably nitpicky and have no shame in pushing me around."
"You may have often had me near tears in frustration, but..."
"I know that at heart, you are good people."
"That’s why— even though I'm inexperienced, still lacking in many ways, always running amok with all the worries inside my head, you never drove me away... Instead, you took me in and raised me with care."
"It’s thanks to all of you that I’ve grown up so wonderfully, into someone you have all deemed worthy of the crown."
"I, Tsukasa, feel so truly fortunate— so happy, that I cannot put it into words."
"Therefore, Narukami-senpai, there's no need for hesitation... Please hand that crown to me."
"I promise I won't handle it roughly. Will you trust me?"
Arashi: "......"
Tsukasa: "Additionally, now that we have the chance, there's one last thing I'd like to do."
"I'd like to hold an overtime round for Requiem— no, the true battle. You're trying to let it all wrap up quietly and peacefully, but I will not stand for it."
"I seek repentance for the sin of abusing one's power to hurt us. Leader... O beloved king whom we once served, step down from the throne and unsheath your sword."
"I shall cut you down— and sever the head of our very king clean from his body."
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< Lux aeterna Chapter 23 || Masterlist || Lux aeterna Chapter 25 >
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[Repayment Fes Stage]
Arashi: (...Now then, here comes the hard part.)
(Ousama and Tsukasa-chan... Is it alright to just lay my orders down on them, without even confirming what they want or how they feel about all this?)
(Is it really alright to just grab them by the scruff of the neck and force them to go along with the future I envision?)
(Would that be too cruel...? Geez, those lil' demons of doubt just have to show up even at a time like this.)
(I mean, haven't I already made the decision to invoke my victor's right and pull in the future that I want to see?)
(Yet I'm still so scared. What if I'm wrong about how they feel?)
(What if I’m... about to do something really stupid?)
(Something... that no one else wants?)
Tsukasa: "...Ahh! I finally understand!"
Arashi: "Eek! D-Don’t just shout all of a sudden... That's very naughty of you!"
Tsukasa: "My apologies! I am sorry, it's just that everything seemed to click, and I couldn’t help but cry out!"
"Narukami-senpai, could it be that— Now, it's only a guess, so please correct me if I’m mistaken, but..."
"Could it be that you intend to give me the crown?"
Arashi: "Huh? ...U-Uh, yeah. That's right. I mean, you were the one Ousama had chosen to take the crown in the first place, after all."
"You straight-up rejected him for some reason, so it got a bit complicated, but..."
"After thinking it over, I agree that you really are the one best suited for the job. We should be giving it all to the one who wants it the most."
"You've been the driving force of Knights, leading us up to this point. Even among all our fighting and all our hesitation..."
"True to yourself, you set us on an honest, straightforward path."
"Would it be wrong of me to wish for that to continue?"
"Would it be a sin... to want to live on as a new Knights, with neither crimes nor bloodshed to its name?"
"With you leading us, we'll come even closer to true radiance— to the eternal kingdom of our dreams. That's what I believe, and I have high hopes for you, Tsukasa-chan."
"This time around, we were met with a true struggle, the likes of which we’d never seen before. Yet you never once faltered."
"You marched forward with resolute steps, sustaining not a single wound."
"You’re incredible, powerful, and reliable. And even though you're still lacking in experience, I want to support you as we move forward— together as Knights, from here on out."
"These are my true and honest feelings."
"I have no desire to be King and get bogged down by duties and responsibilities— I’d rather leave it all in the hands of someone who would actually enjoy it."
"Maybe it sounds like I want to avoid responsibility, but that’s just how I think."
"I’m a model, after all— I just want to be where I can look my most beautiful."
"So that’s why I've decided to use my royal authority and order you to take the crown without question."
"The King’s orders are absolute, so no one can refuse— at least not you, since you take these things very seriously."
"But, you know... I still hesitate. I mean, you've said no to it once already."
"Don’t you have things going on at home right now? I heard a bit from Izumi-chan about it."
"There's no point getting pouty about it... I mean, it's just how things are, right? We can't escape destiny like this."
"If I tried to twist fate by force, there's no telling what kind of terrible things might happen."
Tsukasa: "Fufu. You truly are a kind person, Narukami-senpai."
"You, Ritsu-senpai, Sena-senpai, and Leader are all so kind... Even though you’re all usually so unreasonably nitpicky and have no shame in pushing me around."
"You may have often had me near tears in frustration, but..."
"I know that at heart, you are good people."
"That’s why— even though I'm inexperienced, still lacking in many ways, always running amok with all the worries inside my head, you never drove me away... Instead, you took me in and raised me with care."
"It’s thanks to all of you that I’ve grown up so wonderfully, into someone you have all deemed worthy of the crown."
"I, Tsukasa, feel so truly fortunate— so happy, that I cannot put it into words."
"Therefore, Narukami-senpai, there's no need for hesitation... Please hand that crown to me."
"I promise I won't handle it roughly. Will you trust me?"
Arashi: "......"
Tsukasa: "Additionally, now that we have the chance, there's one last thing I'd like to do."
"I'd like to hold an overtime round for Requiem— no, the true battle. You're trying to let it all wrap up quietly and peacefully, but I will not stand for it."
"I seek repentance for the sin of abusing one's power to hurt us. Leader... O beloved king whom we once served, step down from the throne and unsheath your sword."
"I shall cut you down— and sever the head of our very king clean from his body."
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< Lux aeterna Chapter 23 || Masterlist || Lux aeterna Chapter 25 >
