Although Otto was surrounded and beaten by everyone, he had been watching Kallen's situation the entire time. Ever since Kallen learned of the evil things he had done over the years, he had been terrified. Now, hearing Kallen voluntarily give up the fight and choose to end her life this way, Otto could no longer remain silent.
"Don't give up. Never give up. Raise your head, Kallen! This world still needs you. I still need you, so that I can keep moving forward and change this world into the one you want..."
Hearing Otto's words, Kallen slightly turned her head toward him, then turned back again, unable to bear looking at him.
"Enough, Otto..."
"It is already enough. You do not need to do anything more to resurrect me... As I am now, I have no regrets. You do not need to feel sad for me either... I have not died. Like the generations of Kaslana warriors before me, I have merely become part of those who come after... So you do not need to be sad for me. This is something worth being happy about..."
After saying goodbye to Otto, Kallen looked at the still-hesitating Kiana. Her voice was gentle as she encouraged her.
"Come on. Do not be sad. This is the ending I want."
"Please grant me this final selfish wish."
"I understand—"
Kiana met Kallen's eyes and sensed the calmness and lightness within them. She knew Kallen was not lying. This was the ending Kallen wanted most.
"No... Don't... Please, I beg you, whatever you want, I can give it to you! Kiana Kaslana, let go of the Heavenly Fire Holy Judgment!"
However, Otto's pleas were useless. Kiana still raised the Heavenly Fire Holy Judgment, walked before Kallen, and struck down at her, who had no