Mash began to imagine it. The things to come after the journey ended.
...Then, a thought occurred to her.
"Director, do you—or Rikka—have a vision for the future?"
"—Well, I... I'm staying at Chaldea. I have to find a way to free Chaldea from all its political shackles."
My battle really begins after the war, she thought, her eyes filled with resolve.
"First, I'll make a promotional video. I can already see the vision for it. ...Which means..."
The two looked at each other.
"...I wonder what Rikka is aiming for..."
As for the Master in question, Rikka...
"I think I'm going to grow my hair out."
Rikka spoke while Jeanne Alter was brushing her hair.
"Oh? A makeover? You're finally starting to pay attention to fashion, are you?"
"Well, Jeanne Alter's hairstyle is so cute! I want to at least get to semi-long!"
"Anything would look good on you. I guarantee it."
"Thank you very mu—!! Hehe..."
Rikka looked up blankly at the ceiling.
"I'll have to find a reason to live after saving the world, won't I?"
"..."
Jeanne continued to tend to her hair in silence. A quiet moment flowed between them.
Once the world is saved, an "Evil of Humanity" will no longer be needed.
A dragon that has raced through such turbulence is not wanted in a world of peace.
That fact... drifted through her mind.
"..."
To that Rikka, Jeanne Alter...
"Nmuuu~"
...pushed her cheeks together and gave them a playful pull.
"No matter what decision you make, don't you dare forget."
"?"
Jeanne put her hands on Rikka's cheeks, keeping her from looking away...
"No matter what future comes, I will be with you."
—...
"...Yeah."
Rikka didn't tease her. She didn't make a joke.
"Thank you, Jeanne."
She gave her heartfelt thanks to the kind Avenger who chose to stay by her side.
"...That's right. Thank you, Jeanne."
"You're welcome. My Rikka."
Just as they were confirming their bond...
"Mother is here too, you know!"
The door swung open, and Raikou appeared.
"I am as well..."
Serenity appeared from the ceiling.
"Mastaaa~♥"
Kiyohime appeared from under the bed.
"Rikka! You interested in the Moon?!"
Artemis logged in, floating mid-air.
"My Lord! Do not forget about me either! ♥"
Tamamo emerged from her charms.
"Don't say such lonely things, Rikka!"
Musashi made her entry while eating udon.
"Where did all of you even come from?! Scatter! This is my event right now!"
"No one has the right to stop a Mother! Yes! The bond between mother and child is eternal!"
"Ah... right. You stay by Rikka's side."
"I shall be right behind Master..."
"Drop dead, you lizard!"
"I shall take my Lord to my Amaterasu! ♥"
"You're breathing too hard, you cat in heat!"
"I also..."
"Together until death! Even after death!"
"A journey to find beautiful boys... ahem. Let's go on a food tour, Rikka!"
"Am I the only sane one here?!"
"It's okay! I'll take care of everyone together!"
"Don't say things like that again—!"
My Room was suddenly a chaotic whirlwind of noise and energy.
"..."
"What's up? You not goin' in?"
Cu Chulainn (Avenger) laughed by the door.
"Men aren't needed in such a noisy place."
"Hah, look at you being all considerate. ...Still."
"..."
"...You've got nothing but troublesome women around you, kid."
"...Yeah."
"The worst luck with women... Blackbeard is worried for Rikka-tan's future, truly..."
[Heh heh, well, if it's the kid, she'll manage!]
The male Servants watched over Rikka with lukewarm, sympathetic gazes...
A peaceful moment before the final battle—
And then, a day passed...
"Alright! I'm taking attendance! Rikka-chan!"
"Here!"
"Mash~!"
"Yes!"
"My star pupil~!"
"Present!"
"Romani!"
"Yes, yes..."
"Sheba-nyan!"
"Heeeere~♥"
"Gil-kun!"
"Fuhahaha!"
"Alright! Everyone's here! Then let's begin! The last briefing! The assault on the Temple of Time starts now!"
"""OOOHHH!!!"""
...The final battle begins—
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