"It's over… you need to run."
Cyno's voice was low and urgent.
After hearing that Klee had been eliminated—
He immediately understood.
Only two heroes remained:
Kamisato Ayaka
Bennett
If Ayaka fell—
It was over.
"Go. Now."
"…But…"
Ayaka hesitated.
Everyone had charged together—
And now she alone would flee?
And even if she escaped—
What then?
There were no players left.
No team.
No chance.
"No time."
Cyno grabbed her and rushed toward the gates.
The doors—
Burst open.
And both froze.
Outside—
An ocean of monsters.
Endless.
Wandering.
Blocking everything.
"…So that's what she meant…"
Cyno finally understood Raiden Shogun's words.
You won't escape.
It was never a threat.
It was a fact.
"We go up. Now."
No hesitation.
Cyno pulled Ayaka back—
Heading toward the upper levels.
[Notice: Player Qingque has been eliminated.]
"…That's it."
The airship—
Gone.
No escape.
"…We lost."
They sat down quietly on the stairs.
Waiting.
For the end.
Meanwhile — Throne Hall
Only three remained standing:
Phantylia
Silver Wolf
Feixiao
"Well then~"
Phantylia smiled.
"No one else is left."
"You can cry now."
"…Why would I cry?"
Feixiao turned her head, stubborn.
"We just lost."
"Oh~?"
Silver Wolf stepped closer, grinning.
"You know… rewards are coming."
"Six points total."
"Could be something really nice~"
Each word—
Was a knife.
"Everyone gets rewards."
She leaned in.
"Except you."
"…GO TO HELL."
Feixiao snapped.
Completely broke.
"WHY?!"
"Why does everyone get rewards except me?!"
"This is unfair!"
She exploded.
"That damn brat—Yanqing!"
Yanqing
"Just wait till we get back!"
"I'm transferring you to Yaoguang!"
"No—kitchen duty!"
Silver Wolf burst out laughing.
"I thought you didn't care?"
"Care?! I CARE A LOT!!"
"Alright, you enjoy your meltdown."
Silver Wolf waved.
"I'm going to hunt the last ones."
"I'll go too."
Phantylia followed.
The doors closed.
Silence.
Then—
"…Why… WHY!!"
Feixiao collapsed—
Rolling on the ground.
"I shouldn't have helped him!"
Full regret.
If anyone else had that item—
They would've waited.
Only Yanqing—
Thought he was "saving" her.
"Click."
A sound.
"…Someone's here."
Feixiao froze.
Slowly—
She turned.
On the throne—
Valerius sat casually.
Eating sunflower seeds.
Watching.
Eyes sparkling.
"…Valerius?!"
"Oh."
He waved.
"Game's ending."
"I'm here to host the rewards."
"…What did you see?"
"…You rolling on the ground."
"PFFFT—"
Critical damage.
"You couldn't lie?!"
[Notice: Hero Bennett has been eliminated.]
She didn't care anymore.
She rushed forward—
Grabbed Valerius—
And shook him violently.
"FORGET IT."
"FORGET WHAT YOU SAW."
"Hey hey—calm down—"
"Personal space?!"
"I DON'T CARE—FORGET IT!"
Her dignity—
Gone.
[Notice: Player Cyno has been eliminated.]
[Notice: Hero Kamisato Ayaka has been eliminated.]
"Okay okay—I forgot—I swear."
"…Really?"
"…Really."
(He absolutely did not.)
GAME OVER
[Game Over — Demon King Army Wins]
FLASH—
All players were teleported back.
And instantly—
They saw it.
On the throne—
Valerius sitting.
In front of him—
Feixiao.
Hands on his shoulders.
Leaning in close.
From this angle—
It looked exactly like a kabedon.
"…Oh."
Silence.
Then—
"…Wow."
"That's… bold."
"Is this free content??"
The crowd whispered.
All thinking the same thing:
She's got guts.
In front of Bronya too.
That's not just bold—
That's suicidal.
The crowd silently parted.
Creating a path.
Go.
We support you.
A figure stepped forward.
"Shenhe, what are you doing?!"
Xianyun panicked.
Wait.
That's not Bronya.
Why is Shenhe going over there?!
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