The Barian World was dim and silent.
Purplish-red spikes and stone pillars surrounded the circular ruins.
Inside, a group of people stood facing a boy.
More precisely, they were facing the towering demon behind him.
Don Thousand's right claw pressed down on Vector, but purplish-red energy fought desperately to hold it back.
Everyone else frowned, their faces dark and grim.
"Wait..." Just then, the brave boy, Yuma Tsukumo, blurted out anxiously, "Doesn't that mean Vector is... going to die?"
"It's all right. Don't worry about someone whose sins are beyond forgiveness." Vector stood alone opposite them, his face sorrowful, his voice carrying a strange sense of gratitude.
"I'm so grateful I met you, Yuma. Having fun with you at school was the greatest blessing of my life. Goodbye. No, perhaps this is farewell forever... sayonara."
"No!!!" Yuma tried to run over and stop the duel.
Seeing this, Tetsuhiro raised a hand and pointed, activating Repulsive Force.
Yuma was instantly pinned in place.
"What are you trying to do?" Astral quickly moved in front of Yuma, staring warily at Tetsuhiro.
Tori Meadows watched Yuma inexplicably freeze in place and asked what was wrong and what had happened.
"Don't!" Even then, Yuma struggled desperately, saying, "I won't let you sacrifice yourself! I'm feeling the flow!"
"'Feeling the flow,' indeed. Facing hardship without fear and charging ahead."
Clap, clap, clap! Tetsuhiro applauded, giving him an approving look. "You've grown, Yuma. Although you're still a little naive, your spirit has inspired everyone. Holding on to your true self and your kindness all the way here was no easy feat. That deserves praise!"
"You know me?" Yuma blurted out. "How do you know all that?"
"I'm someone who knows the past and the future. You might not believe me when I put it that way,