Finding Purpose In The Multiverse: Meta Essence Quest Mode

Gone But Never Forgotten (UMU!)

Entry 171:

Linus Ozias POV:

As the leader of the Hun empire eats literally right out of my hand, I look behind me to see all of my companions staring at me as Ritsuka eyes the cookies and Mash deadpans me. I myself am cool as a cucumber as Altera eats the food and asks in a small voice, "What is this sorcery?" I shake my head and say, "It's cooking, Altera, and it's only the tip of the iceberg if you decide to join us."

Altera seems almost hesitant, but a look into her mind says otherwise. "What should I do?! I have never been in a situation like this before. Or maybe I have? Something to do with a moon cell. I am so tempted, and the head pats feel nice."

Internally, I am smiling as Altera holds the grail and gives it to me, and she says in a regal tone of voice, "I shall follow you and see if you can show me other nice things."

I take the grail in one hand and grasp her other hand and the contract forms, and wow, I thought Karna was draining. She is a level above him. In truth, it makes sense since she wields the weapon of the god Mars, and she is a well-known historical figure.

Yet as the contract forms, her eyes glow yellow, and she looks at me in shock. All she utters is two words, "Yellow Star," before she then disappears into my shadow.

"Well, that was odd. I guess she saw my innate nature, which might be due to my out-of-context existence, which to others may seem similar to an ultimate one or type." I think to myself, and as I take the grail and hand it to Mash, I look to everyone and say, "Well done, all of you. I cannot thank each one of you enough."

I then look to Nero, who seems distant, and as I approach her, I place a hand on her shoulder and say, "It was an honor and privilege to be in your company, Nero, and I will always remember our time together."

Nero then gives me a solemn look as she says softly, "I had a feeling. My intuition is pretty sharp, you see. You're going to disappear like Altera, my uncle, and the Holy Progenitor. Boudica, will you, as well? Jing Ke, Lu Bu, Spartacus?"

I give her a sad nod and say, "Yes, all of us must return to our own homes, and you shall forget ever meeting us." Nero then, with small tears in her eyes, gives me a hug as she says quietly, "Can you not leave? Must it be so soon?" Ritsuka then chimes in and says, "Sorry, but we are on a tight schedule as these grails will destroy all of human history if left alone."

Nero tightens her hold and says, "Will you leave me? Just like my uncle, my mother, and everyone else?" I give her a nod, and she then looks me in the eyes as I say, "You may forget us, but I have a gift for you."

I then hand her a necklace with a symbol of Nero's sword next to the symbol of the blood angels as I then continue, "If you ever feel doubt or feel like you are slipping, simply hold on to the necklace and know that you are not alone. Even if you can't see us, we are still here always and forever."

Nero then looks at the necklace and, with a small smile, says, "I have never been given so fine a gift. You really know how to play with a woman's emotions, Ozias. I don't want you to leave. I want to show you all the glory of Rome and some of the sights."

With a smile, I answer, "Then you will show us the sights through that necklace. We will always be with you even if you may not remember, and in your darkest hour, you will know peace." Nobu then remarks, "Stand proud, Nero! We all won the day! Show us all that bright smile that annoys me so much!"

Artoria then says in her piece, "Even in our darkest moments, our memories of others, even if we may not remember them, shall always be our bastion against despair. Stand proud and press. I am honored to have fought beside you."