Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Eins - The Message in the Clock - Sun End
Chapter 5 - Powers Released
Just when we thought we were falling from the staircase in the tower...
Eins: ...! What the!?
By luck, we slipped into a net that was set up midway. The moment we've realized that, we got on top of the staircase...
In a rush, we hid ourselves in a nearby room.
MC: This place is...?
Eins: The Clock of Creation? W--Were we saved? Was it thanks to my powers!?
MC: Eins-san, are you okay!? Are you hurt...
Eins: I'm fine! This much isn't enough to scare me! ...Uu, my side hurts.
Despite that he answered brightly, Eins-san made a pained look.
(It's because he was protecting me...)
Eins: Don't make that face. With my powers, Super Healing, I can...
MC: Eins-san...
Eins: Just watch, Super Healing!
Trying to show off to me, Eins-san made a pose.
Eins: Look, it doesn't hurt anymore! What do you think? Aren't my powers amazing?
Happy that he was taking me into consideration, I felt my chest tightening in pain...
MC: Yes...!
I nodded firmly towards Eins-san. At that moment, we heard some footsteps approaching here...
(Did those people track us down...?)
Eins: I-It'll be okay! Because I'm here! If something happens, I'll protect you!
As he said that, he hugged me tightly.
(Eins-san...)
When I looked up from within his arms, I saw that his eyes were shaking uneasily, but...
Eins: I'll protect you. With all my life, for you, who I love. That's why, this time for sure...
Eins-san slowly removed one arm from me. Then...
Eins: Time Stigma! Grant me power!
When he strongly chanted that, he raised his left hand up high...
Last Chapter - The Time Stigma
-Flashback-
Eins: Time Stigma! Grant me power!
-Flashback-
Eins-san's serious voice echoed throughout the area. Although...
Eins: ...
Eins-san's chant was in vain as it was silent around us and nothing was happening. As his left hand was raised, Eins-san's face turned pale.
Eins: Stigma! Please, respond to me.
MC: Eins-san...
Eins: Don't make that face, MC. I need to show that I can protect you! So, don't worry!
Not wanting to make me worry, Eins-san smiled brightly. Although, he was unable to hide his impatience that was showing on his face.
(There must be some way to get through this...)
When I looked around the area, I found an old sword in a corner of the room.
(This is the only thing here, but...)
Eins: What's wrong, MC? Hm? This is...
Eins-san took the sword that I was holding. At that moment, along with some loud footsteps, the men appeared... They surrounded Eins-san and me again.
Man 1: You guys just don't know when to give up.
Man 2: Prince Eins. Enough already, just do as we say.
As the men looked at us, they got closer.
Eins: Dammit... How can I be so powerless! Goddess of Time! Aren't I the hero that you have chosen...?
Eins-san made a pained expression that I've never seen before... The moment I saw that, I held his hand strongly without thinking.
Eins: MC...?
MC: It'll be okay. I'm sure that you can beat them, Eins-san. Because you promised. That you would protect me. I... I believe in your strength.
Eins: ...!! To think that you believe in me that much...
Eins-san gripped the sword in his hand and took a deep breath.
Eins: Let's go! Come at me!
Hiding me behind him, he got into position with the sword as he faced the men.
Eins: MC, I remembered your words... I'm not fighting just because I have the stigma. It's because I was chosen by the stigma! That's right, I'm "Eins"! This is my true power!
Just as Eins-san shouted that, he charged at the men and swung the sword up.
Eins: Now, come at me! Secret organization, Crossover! I won't lose! Eins Full Power!
When he swung the sword down freely, the men were powerless and were taken down.
(Wow...!)
Man 1: What is this strength...!
Eins: It's not that surprising. This is the power that's been resting within me! My mission is to protect this kingdom and MC, that's what awakened it just now! Also, this blade! It feels as if it was resting here, so that I can use it...
Eins-san glanced towards the sword in his hand.
Eins: This is! It's the holy blade that the goddess has bestowed to me back then, "Holy Eins"! I see... Was I being tested to see if I could fight with the power of the stigma? I'll continue to protect!
Without any fear, Eins-san charged at the men...
Out of breath, Eins-san used up all his strength and sat down onto the ground.
Eins: It looks like... I managed to protect peace from the mysterious secret organization.
MC: Eins-san...!
Eins: My arm hurts... It's because I released my power.
As Eins-san's arm was shaking, the sword fell from his hand.
Eins: I thought it disappeared a long time ago, but it appeared when I was in a pinch... Holy Eins. Thank you! Partner!
(This sword, who would've thought that it was Eins-san's sword...)
I gently held Eins-san's hand.
MC: You truly are a wonderful protector of this kingdom, Eins-san.
Eins: MC...
When Eins-san lightly smiled as he turned towards me... He placed his lips over mine.
MC: ...!
Just as I felt warmth from our lips meeting, they slowly parted from each other.
(Eins-san...)
After the kiss, I looked at him. Then, that face turned red soon after...
Eins: I couldn't help, but do that because I got too excited!
Eins-san covered his face and rolled around on the floor.
MC: Eins-san!?
Eins: I just couldn't control my love towards you... I'm so sorry!
Just as Eins-san got up, he lowered his head to me. Although, that made me a little sad...
MC: No... I didn't hate it...
Eins: I see! I got it! For doing such a thing... I'll let you hit me! ...Wait, eh? Just now, what...?
MC: I didn't hate it. Because I love you too...
Eins: R-Really!?
MC: Yes...
When I looked at him, I became embarrassed from what I said myself.
MC: I love-
Eins: I love you!
Before I could finish, Eins-san wrapped his arms around my back.
As I was in his arms that protected me courageously, I slowly closed my eyes...
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