Unknown 63: *Think* What the hell was that?
Eschatos: It can't be...
Shun: Quick, find it!
Unknown 63: Boss...
Shun: Right away!
Unknown 63: Y-yes
*All of Shun's soldiers begin to dig through the rubble*
*Shun's frustrated and hate-consumed face is shown*
Shun: *Think* Damn... How did I not notice before? I should have known, I... I... I...
Shun's breathing begins to quicken as sweat and terror run through his entire body.
*Before Shun's vision blurs, he feels a hand resting on his shoulder*
Shun slowly turns, showing Aphrodite's compressive gaze.
Shun: You...
Aphrodite: We'll help you
Shun: No, no, you should
Alexbold: Hey pink hair, stop being tough
Tiresias: That's right, you've dealt with too much for today, you deserve to rest a little
Shun: I...
Ares: Will you ever stop running from us, Shun?
*Shun breaks completely while falling to his knees due to fatigue*
Shun: I'll leave it all in your hands
Aphrodite: Yes, we'll find it in the blink of an eye
Alexbold: I'm sure he's resting after such a grueling battle
Shu: He'll be fine, I'm sure
*Other students are shown noding their heads securely*
*A few minutes ago*
Unknown 65: Enlist all forces, the fate of the world depends on the success of this mission!
Unknown 65: If we fail, even for a single second, the world will no longer have hope in the face of the strength of Black Lights
Unknown 65: That boy, Eden Yomi, seems to be the key piece of their plans. If we let them take it, we'll lose
Unknown 65: Got it?!
Soldiers: Yes!
Unknown 65: *Think as you look at Eschatos* What is your majesty planning? If we really wanted to prevent the boy from being taken away, we should have acted sooner. However, he said not to act until he gave us the order
Unknown 65: *Think* What is the real goal?
Unknown 65: That said, let's go!
Shu: Wait a minute!
Unknown 65: You are...
Shu: Please let us go on the mission
Unknown 65: What are they talking about? Do they not understand the situation? In addition... with those wounds they would only hinder us
Shu: Please, I beg you... Eden is our friend, although he denies it, he has protected us many times, even putting himself first, sacrificing his life for us...
Shu: Also, I agree to carry all our hopes in this tournament, even if I wasn't sure I could
Shu: We owe him a lot, please...
*Shu kneels down to plead with the stranger*
Shu: Please let us help
Unknown 65: Isn't it...
*Eschatos raises his hand interrupting the stranger*
Eschatos: I think it's okay
Unknown 65: Your Majesty...
Eschatos: Soldiers, your goal is to prevent something from happening to them, even if they have to put their lives at risk, they will
Eschatos: We have to protect the future of the world, got it?!
Soldiers: Yes!
*Back to the present*
*Shown to all friends and acquaintances, as well as soldiers lifting debris*
Shu: *Think* I'm not going to let you die, without us thanking you for everything
Alexbold: *Think* It's the first time someone has protected me like that, without even being my friend
Alexbold: *Think* I know I'll never be afraid again, and it's all thanks to you, at that moment you showed me what it's like to be strong
*Alexbold remembers the moment where Eden intervened in the argument between Clarileo and him, showing all his support for him*
Aphrodite: *Think* From the moment I met you, you haven't stopped growing, wanting to learn, becoming stronger, and above all, becoming a great person...
Aphrodite: *Think* You didn't stop training night after night, while the rest rested, you continued training
Aphrodite: *Think* Even though you didn't realize it, you became stronger, not to show off your power, but to protect those you love
Aphrodite: *Think* Even that day...
*Flashback*
*Aphrodite and Eden are shown talking in the hospital, after the events of Atlantis and Santay*
Eden: I'm sorry
Aphrodite: Huh? What are you talking about?
Eden: I'm sorry I couldn't save him... I'm sorry he had to die because of me
Aphrodite: What are you talking about, Eden?
Eden: *With a heartbroken face* You deserved a happy ending with Balder
*Aphrodite is perplexed to hear those words from Eden*
Eden: If only I hadn't gone to Nork, he maybe...
Aphrodite: Close the beak
Eden: I...
Aphrodite: You are not to blame for anything that happened, it seems that fate already had its plans, don't you think?
Aphrodite: A prophecy, a war, a lot of bloodshed, all of that was something that fate had in its plans
Aphrodite: Everything that happened to you at that time, were only unfortunate events, derived from the plans of the damned fate
*Eden suddenly embraces Aphrodite who is surprised by what has just happened*
Aphrodite: Eden?
Eden: I'm really sorry teacher... I won't let it go through something like that again... I swear
*Aphrodite shows a sad and at the same time relieved look at the words of Eden*
*Back to the present*
Aphrodite: *Think* To this day, I still don't know how a boy who lost practically everything in such a short time, could care so much about others
Aphrodite: *Think* I will not allow you to die, Eden Yomi, even if it costs me my life
Tiresias: *Think* It's a pity that my eyes haven't reached healthy to see what your face looks like, Eden
Tiresias: *Think* When I found out that Shun had adopted an apprentice, I thought it was crazy, I thought that apprentice wouldn't last even 10 seconds, since Shun has never measured his actions
Tiresias: *Think* But, when I first met you, I could see why he chose you
*Tiresias recalls the events of Port Royal*
Tiresias: *Thinks* Accepting any punishment, as long as Alexbold could face his fate, fully trusting him
Tiresias: *Think* Even when he had disappointed your expectations, you continued to support him, showing him another path to his hatred. In addition to showing empathy for your enemies
*Eden is shown delivering flowers in Port Royal's central square and paying his respects to the memory of Teach's mother*
Tiresias: *Think* You have to live, Eden, the world needs you
*The perspective changes, showing Yohei*
Yohei: *Think* From day one, I always had a clear idea, that I would never be your friend, I repudiated and still repudiate your demonic power
Yohei: *Think* I thought it was unfair that someone like you who hadn't proven anything, had been trained by someone as prestigious as Shun, and not only that, you also received recognition from the Gods of Olympus
Yohei: *Think* Despite being so weak, you never cowered in the face of dangers, even if your life was at risk, you went face to face danger to save others, even if you don't know this one
Yohei: *Think* Even today, I didn't understand how all of them could blindly trust someone who had lost all their will to fight
Yohei: *Think* However, now I understand everything... I was jealous
*Yohei remembers when he witnessed the great power of Eden with which he faced Takahashi, showing Yohei's illuminated gaze, appreciating the power of Eden*
Yohei: *Think* Those eyes... They represented the ardor of your heart, you fought for all those who had placed their trust in you
Yohei: *Think*Even though you didn't owe him anything, even though those expectations were sinking you, there you were, with a look full of confidence and hope
*Back to the present*
Yohei: *Think* I... I was jealous. You were who I have always wanted to be...
Yohei: *Think* Someone who can change people's lives, someone who can make everyone else happy, someone who will give everything for others, a hero
Yohei: *Think* you... You're a hero
Yohei: *Think* So... you better stay alive, devil, there are people who are still waiting for you... There are many who expect you to change their lives...
*Perspective changes and Ares is shown*
Ares: *Think* you... You've opened my eyes, and you've shown me many times that I've been wrong
Ares: *Think* I know you still hold a grudge against me, because of what happened to Isaac that day
Ares: *Think* Really, there are many things that I would like to change, decisions that I have made, actions that I have done, I am sure that I have been wrong
Ares: *Think* Thanks to you, I have become a better father to my daughter, I would like to say the same with Isaac, however, he does not want to see me
Ares: *Think* I keep thinking, night after night, if my decision was the right one, if I should have given up my son, if I really did the right thing by following what is "good"
Ares: *Think* All this change, it has been thanks to you, plus I know that my son found a great friend in you
*Eden is shown conversing with Isaac in the maximum security prison (Dynasty Prison) showing an Isaac with a slight smile*
Ares: *Think* I'm not going to fail my son again, I'll save you
*Finally the perspective shifts to Shun, showing his face full of pain and suffering*
Shun: *Think* I really don't even know what to think about... You're really an amazing guy, Eden
Shun: *Think* That day, when you accepted my hand... I never imagined how far you would go. You never hesitated, not for a second. You didn't even know what you were getting into... And yet, you took the plunge.
*Flashback of Eden fighting the beasts of Tartarus, wounded, bleeding, but standing, screaming with rage and will*
Shun: *Think* You fought against horrors that would make the bravest soul tremble. And when all seemed lost, you kept going... Your damn willpower was inhuman.
*Eden is shown thanking Shun with a slight smile, saying, "Thank you... thanks to your information I found Zero"
Shun: *Think* And yet, you found time to thank me... when I was the one who should thank you every second for letting me walk by your side.
*I remember Eden facing Alexbold out of control, and then Clarileo, shouting "I'm not going to back down!" *
Shun: *Think* I saw how you stood up to monsters. I saw how you stood up in front of Alexbold when even I was hesitating... how you faced Clarileo with the eyes of one who is no longer afraid of dying, but of losing his purpose.
*Remembrance of Eden leaving flowers with Teach, in honor of his mother*
Shun: *Think* And when you made me feel prouder... It was seeing you honoring the memory of others. With your silences, with your gestures, you said more than a thousand battles.
* Eden is shown with his determined gaze before marching towards Puppet*
Shun: *Think* That look... I will never forget it. It was not that of a child, nor that of a warrior. It was that of a man who had already accepted to die for what he believed.
*The scene of the final combat is shown, where Eden unleashes his full power*
Shun: *Think* And seeing your true power... I understood something that broke me and made me smile at the same time. You didn't need me anymore... Because you had grown beyond me.
Shun: *Think* Just look at how many people are here, to find you... you, you have changed the lives of all of them... including mine
Shun: *Think* Day after day you showed me the great will you have, even showing an unwavering will, even though you were on the limit, you kept getting up again and again
Shun: *Think* Despite being judged, hated, and marginalized by the world, you have become a light to many, even though you were always on the verge of falling off the cliff, you decided to hold on and not fall into darkness, as so many have done
Shun: *Think* Even though you're still eaten up by guilt for everything that's happened over this time, even though you've fallen, you've suffered, you've cried, you're always showing a big smile and supporting others
Shun: *Think* Every night, you showed your secret side, the idiot Tenzak, couldn't hide it so much.
Shun smiles slightly as he recalls everything that happened in training with Eden, showing Eden crying while having nightmares about his grandfather.
Shun: *Think* You're really amazing... To this day, you have not stopped fighting, to fulfill your desires, and to fight for what you believe in
Shun: *Think* And when you could finally break completely, there you went, fighting and fighting, while the shadows of the past stalked you
Shun: *Think* Eden... I... I need you... please... Lives... Lives... Lives... I beg you...
Unknown 63: Boss!
Shun quickly turns to observe his soldier showing Eden appearing unharmed in the rubble, hugging Gen's white sword.
*Shun runs quickly to hug and check the state of Eden*
*Shun manages to perceive Eden's heartbeat, breaking down completely in tears, as he embraces Eden*
Shun: *With a trembling voice* You're alive... are...
*Eden's friends are shown with tears in their eyes and happy to know that he is well*
Eschatos: Quickly transport him to camp!
Soldiers: Yes!
Soldier: Your Majesty, we have found no trace of the enemy Puppet
Eschatos: Huh?
Soldier: But, we have found, an anomaly
Eschatos: What are you talking about?
Soldier: At the top of those mountains, we find a large garden, full of daffodils. Something completely impossible, in that place...
Eschatos: Close the case, we have won
Soldier: Uh... Y-yes
*Eschatos stares at Shun and Eden while thinking*
Eschatos: *Think* It looks like you've got away with it this time, Shun. However, this will not always be the case
Eschatos: *Think* There will be enemies with which you will have to make difficult decisions, what will you do at that moment?
Eschatos: *Think* Also, it seems that from now on, a pawn has become a dangerous rook
Eschatos: *Think* The game has changed
Eschatos: *Think* But to which side of the board?
Eschatos: *Think* I guess someday we'll find out