The battlefield was silent.
The gravity pressure faded slowly.
Javier stood still, katana held loose in his hand.
Then..
In one smooth, elegant motion, he sheathed the blade.
The sound rang out across the ruined field like a closing chapter.
He reached up and removed his helmet, tugging it off with one hand.
The light caught his face.
Tousled hair. Sharp eyes. That unmistakable cheeky grin.
The wind passed through, brushing his bangs aside.
He looked down at her.
"Girl."
A short pause.
"That was fun. Now let's get to work."
Felicia, still on one knee, blinked.
The pressure was gone, but her mind hadn't caught up.
She stared at him.
At the face.
At the expression.
Her sword was still halfway drawn, but her arms had stopped moving.
"…Huh?"
She blinked again.
"…Work?"
Commander Raikus finally stepped forward, boots pressing into the scorched earth with a tired pace.
He approached Felicia, who was still standing in place.Raikus bowed slightly.
"Princess…"
