Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Eins - The Message in the Clock - Moon End
Chapter 5 - Going Back in Time
As Eins-san was holding me, we fell off the staircase in the clock tower...
EIns: Kuh... I'll be fine! But, I just want to save you, MC!
Just as he said that, he hugged me strongly to protect me.
(Eins-san...)
Eins: Goddess of Time... Grant me the power to protect the woman I love. Time Stigma! Right now, obey my command and unleash the power within my heart!!
Eins-san's heartwarming shout echoed throughout the area. At that moment... Responding to Eins-san's voice, a bright light shined around us.
MC: ...!
Eins: What is this light...!
Unable to open my eyes due to the strong burning light, I buried my face into Eins-san's chest.
......
When I felt something behind my eyelids, the bright light settled down and... the feeling of my body falling disappeared.
(Just what happened... Where's Eins-san?)
The moment Eins-san's warmth that I've felt earlier was gone, I became worried.
??: Ow!
(Eh? That voice just now...)
Just as I felt like I've bumped into something and opened my eyes, I was on top of a vast prairie.
(This place is...)
??: Who are you!?
When I saw a boy that has fallen beside me, I've realized that I've bumped into him.
MC: I'm sorry, are you hurt?
Thinking how rude I must've been, I held my hand out to him and...
??: I'm fine! Because I'm invincible!
When the boy held my hand and got up, his red hair fluttered as he smiled brightly.
(He kind of looks like Eins-san.)
Just as I thought that those unique words and smile were charming, the next moment...
-Flashback-
Eins: That clock board holds the power of time that'll let people see the past.
-Flashback-
(Eh...?)
For some reason, I remembered what Eins-san said.
(It can't be...)
Thinking that it was impossible, I couldn't take my eyes off the boy...
Last Chapter - Eins the Hero
The boy looked at me with great interest...
??: Where did you come from!? Just who are you?
His ruby-colored eyes held a close resemblance to Eins-san, who was with me earlier.
(...The clock board holds the power that can show the past. If what Eins-san said is true, then the boy in front of me is...)
MC: Could you be... Eins-san?
When I asked that nervously, he widened his eyes in surprise.
Young Eins: How did you know!? I'm Eins! The man that's been chosen to become a hero!
With an innocent smile, the boy did the same kind of pose that Eins-san does.
(I knew it... Then, this is the past?)
When I looked around me, the carpet of luxurious greenery continued on into the distance.
MC: What are you doing here?
(It may look peaceful, but the Kingdom of Time is...)
Recalling the unstable situation it's in and the men that came after us, my body trembled a little. Although, I didn't see any servants around the boy.
Young Eins: W-Well, you see... I was doing some special training to awaken my powers. Because my powers haven't awakened yet. Once I do, I'll become the best hero that can protect the kingdom from the evil organization!
As he was looking straight at me with a gaze full of hope...
(Eins-san has always been like that since back then...)
Young Eins: I-I have a favor! Don't tell anyone that you saw me here!
MC: Why?
Young Eins: Because I still haven't awakened my powers. I don't want to make everyone in the castle worried.
Just as he looked down, I noticed that a sword had fallen beside me.
(Has he been doing sword training this whole time...? He's been working hard with all his might like this...)
Despite his innocent face, I felt how trustworthy he was from his devotion for the future.
MC: You'll be okay. You'll become a strong person that'll protect everyone.
When I said that, I handed the fallen sword to Eins-san.
Young Eins: How would you know that?
Just as Eins-san tilted his head to the side, I noticed that the top of his hand has turned red.
MC: Oh, no, your hand is injured...
The top of his left hand got a red scratch from when I bumped into him. Just as I was about to bring out a handkerchief to give him treatment...
Young Eins: !! It can't be...
MC: ?
The moment he widened his eyes in surprise, he crossed his arms and murmured something. Although, his expression brightened up soon after. Then...
Young Eins: I know! You're the goddess that came here to give me a prophecy!
MC: Eh...?
Holding my hand, Eins-san smiled happily.
MC: Um... We need to give you treatment...
Young Eins: This is the Time Stigma! It's proof that my powers have been released!
Not listening to me at all, Eins-san's eyes brightened up as blood was rushing to his head.
Young Eins: Goddess! From this moment on, this sword is now a holy blade! From now on, the name of this sword shall be, "Holy Eins"!
MC: Holy Eins?
(Could this be...)
-Flashback-
Eins: Back then, when I was swinging around the holy sword, Holy Eins, a goddess appeared...
-Flashback-
(Was he talking about this very moment?)
Young Eins: Goddess!
MC: Y-Yes!
When he called out to me, I responded quickly and...
Young Eins: Goddess, you told me! I'm going to become a strong man that'll protect everyone! That's a promise! The next time we meet, I'll become a hero that protects the kingdom!
Just as he strongly declared that, Eins-san lets go of my hand.
At that moment...
Eins: How can you possibly be me!?
Young Eins: Eh?
(This voice is...)
Perplexed, we turned towards that shout and then, a bright light surrounded us again...
......
When I opened my eyes, Eins-san and I have fallen in an unfamiliar place.
MC: Just now was...
Looking at us from above, the men became concerned about how serious the situation was and ran off in a panic.
(What a relief...)
Eins: MC, so you were the goddess...
As Eins-san looked at me, his eyes shook in surprise. Just as I was about to say something to him... Eins-san kissed the top of my hand.
MC: Eins-san...?
Eins: MC... No, Goddess! Let me vow to you!! I'll become an even stronger man that can protect everyone! In the name of "Eins", a man that's stronger than any hero!
(Eins-san is really...)
I felt his strength filling up my heart completely.
MC: Yes...!
The bell in the clock tower rung loudly as if it was giving it's blessing to Eins-san's declaration for the future...
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