Tree of Life!

Beneath the clock tower

Ultear collapsed to the ground.

"My life had been cursed.

I deceived others, mocked others, and took their lives.

But Gray, you gave me a chance to live as a person.

The independent guild Crime Sorcière was where I wanted to atone for my sins. It was meant for atonement, yet I had not changed. I was still a witch who killed without batting an eye.

I... I had no right to live."

A book on time magic she had found before surfaced in her mind.

It contained magic capable of turning back the world's time, and the price was merely the life of a demon like herself.

"If my insignificant life can restore the world, then let me offer it up!"

Ultear stretched out her hands as time magic gathered within them.

"Time..."

Smack!

Just as she was about to cast the spell, a hand gently patted her head. The magic power she had gathered instantly dissipated.

"A sinful witch cannot escape her sins like this.

She needed to keep helping others, keep traveling all over the world, and witness every beautiful thing—sunrises, beaches, sunlight, laughter, love, family bonds, and more.

So leave the rest to me, Miss Witch."

Qian Guang's voice sounded above Ultear's head.

Ultear looked in surprise at Qian Guang, who had suddenly appeared beside her. Black markings covered his entire body, and the immense magic power around him made even the air tremble.

Qian Guang smiled at Ultear. "Miss Witch, you have changed. You are no demon. Demons do not feel remorse, nor would they give up their lives for others."

"But I..."

Tears flowed from the corners of Ultear's eyes. Had someone like her, who had hurt innocent people, really changed?

Qian Guang gently wiped away her tears. Green light