To Those Who Remember

The shield collapses in an instant and his hands grip the ground for balance as he takes the blow.

"Exian!" I shout, running towards him.

He raises a hand quickly, signaling for me to stop. "I told you to stay back"

I frowned. "You're not invincible as you seemed. So – "

"I didn't want you hurt." He murmured. "This all happened because you didn't follow me"

I felt angry but it's not important. "Just get up! Get up!" I screamed.

[Do you have the will to protect him?]

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[Are you sure it's really worth it? Is he worth it?]

"Of course! Even though he's too weird, he's still someone that needs help"

[But why? What's the point of helping someone you don't even like? You could just leave him to them]

I grit my teeth, frustration bubbling up. The creature might be drawing closer and I have no time for this back-and-forth.

"There's no need for a good connection when it comes to helping. It's compassion. So shut up and I'll help him!"

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With those words, a surge of energy pulses deep within me. the energy flows outward, surrounding my body and rushing to Exian. I gasp, feeling drained, as the power seems to leave my body. It feels like giving everything I have and it doesn't stop.

Exian's body begins to glow with an ethereal light, as if the energy is healing and shielding him. Before I can process it, exhaustion washes over me. My vision begins to blur, and the world in my point of view starts spinning. I was close to losing consciousness, but somehow…

"It's comforting."

[Noticed]

I looked at Exian who seems refreshed. His eyes met mine and there's something. Perhaps gratitude? Recognition?

[New title added to the character Exian. Would you like to view his profile?]

"Yes…"

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Profile

Name: Exian

Age: 19

Height: 185cm

Weight: 55kg

Tier: Super → Celestial (special)

Skill: Peak

Hosts:

Tsukiyomi

Iris

Titles:

Star Whisperer (new)

He who has been blessed by the Moon god

Divine Priest

Epitome of Beauty Itself

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My breath hitches as I struggle to grasp the meaning of it, my vision becomes hazy but I still had my eyes on his

"I remember.

Your eyes, it has always been black.

How could I forget…"

Then finally, everything goes dark.