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My apologies for taking so long, I had to do extra paperwork this afternoon as I am currently in charge of the Hoshin Trading Company while my lady is sick. I hope the outfit didn't disappoint you, it was mainly my Great Spirits who have chosen it for me.

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I am so lonely... Please come back...

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After a lengthy journey without taking a single break, Julius Juukulius finally arrived in the lands of Kararagi once more.

The nation was bustling with life, contrary to what Lugunica and even Vollachia had been experiencing as of late.

Merchants promoted their products, children played without a care, and citizens chatted about their daily lives.

Though guards still patrolled the area with constant vigilance.

La: "So Boss, where is this lady you keep fucking talking about again and again?"

Julius: "Anastasia-sama should be at her office within the Hoshin Company main headquarters if my gathered information was correct."

La: "Got it. Just call upon us if you ever need some beating."

The Spirit of Fire disappeared among the crowd.

Julius: "Please keep an eye on La until I come back. I hardly doubt that she would be able to contain her 'fighting spirit'."

Kua: "Understood, contracted Spirit Knight. I shall observe and contain the Spirit of Fire's violent tendencies."

Julius: "Just call me Julius, Kua."

The Spirit of Water followed after the Spirit of Fire in a calm and orderly manner.

Aro: "Boss~ I'll take Ik and In for a tour around the city so that your reunion with your lady goes smoothly without any bother. Let us know if you need help, alright?~"

Julius: "Understood. Take care of yourselves, alright?"

Ik: "Telling us to be careful?~ How lewd, Boss~ Make sure not to be perverted in front of her, hmm?~"

In: "Bye bye, Boss! In will bring you tons of gifts!"

Aro: "Come on, little ones~ Let's give Boss some space~."

The Spirits of Wind, Earth, and Yang all went their separate ways through the populated citadel.

Only the Spirit of Yin remained by the Spirit Knight's side.

Julius: "I guess it's just us remaining. Come on, we do not have time to waste."

Nes: "U-understood..."

Once the duo arrived at the Hoshin Company, they were greeted by the receptionist. Julius asked if he could schedule a meeting with the merchant later that day. The receptionist affirmed the request, explaining that Anastasia currently had some free time after taking a long break from her paperwork. The Spirit Knight thanked the receptionist before heading toward his lady's office.

Julius hesitated to knock, afraid that his lady might not remember him or that she would not want to see him after everything he had gone through and done over the past several months. Nes held his hand tightly, reassuring her contractor that everything would be alright. Whether the reunion would be joyful or not, at least he had tried.

So, Julius knocked on the door.

"My lady?"

Darkness.

That was all the Spirit Knight witnessed upon his death.

He had been killed and left behind. He did not know who had killed him or their reason for doing so.

However, one thing was made clear: he was weak, pathetic, and useless.

He could not even protect his beloved Natsumi Schwartz. His lover. His support. His comfort. The one he was supposed to propose to after the war.

Even in death, Julius felt shame and dishonor.

He truly was unworthy of being a knight to begin with.

His consciousness drifted lifelessly through the endless void.

Suddenly, a bright red light began to flicker. Then blue, then green, then yellow, then purple, and finally white.

All six colors flickered in unison, forming a circular pattern that signaled a way out of the endless void.

Julius followed it like a light at the end of an endless cave, like a star in the night sky.

He chased after it, drawing ever closer to its warmth.

Then...

Julius woke up in the middle of a forest. He looked at himself in a nearby river.

His sunken eyes had been rejuvenated.

His normally tired and weary expression had been replaced by a healthy one, as if he had just awakened after a good night's sleep.

The dark-colored, dirty uniform had been replaced by a pristine white knight's uniform, the one he always wore during his time as a Royal Knight of Lugunica.

He could not believe it. He had died. He was supposed to be dead! And yet... he was here. Alive, breathing, seeing, smelling, hearing, and touching.

The Spirit Knight had been resurrected from death.

Immediately, he began searching for Natsumi, his beloved, ignoring the fact that several women were sitting beside him, watching.

He could not give a damn about it. He wanted to find his love. He had to.

However, all he found was a note in his pocket.

It read: "I am sorry, my beloved. I have failed you. I failed to protect you. I failed to save you. I am not worthy to be by your side ever again. I am not worthy of you. For I am only a failure. Farewell, my love, Julius Juukulius. - Natsumi Schwartz."

His hands began to tremble violently, not out of anger, but out of profound sadness.

Tears streamed down his cheeks as his emotions poured out all at once.

Julius silently wept over losing his lover—not because of his death, but because of his departure. They would never see each other again after the note's heartbreaking ultimatum.

He wanted to cry out Natsumi's name, but he could not even bring himself to do so.

Then, out of nowhere, someone hugged him from behind.

Julius flinched slightly in response, demanding to know who had intruded upon his grief.

It was a young pink-haired girl, resembling a younger version of a certain pink-haired maid.

In: "It's okay, boss. In is here for you."

Julius: "In? as the literal..."

In: "Boss!" In hugs her contractor tightly like a child would do to their parents. "Boss, we miss you so much!"

Aro: "Ara~ Boss just woke up, little In. You might not want to overwhelm him, don't you?~"

Julius looked to his left and saw a taller, far more mature version of the Duchess alongside a girl with short blue hair.

Julius: "Aro? Kua?"

La: "Boss! Let's get moving already! No more whining around! We have many bad guys to beat the shit out of!"

A red-haired woman, resembling the fiery royal candidate, suddenly slapped his shoulders forcefully.

Julius: "La?!"

Ik: "You made us sit here all day long, Boss. Aren't you enjoying this a bit too much?~ What a pervert~"

A yellow-haired girl smiled as she teased the Spirit Knight.

Julius: "Ik..."

Nes: "T-that's enough! G-give Boss some space to think!"

A black-haired girl spoke shyly. As Julius looked at her, he was reminded of the beloved he had just lost.

Julius: "N-natsu- No... Nes." The Spirit Knight corrected himself.

Julius stood up, wiping away his tears with the back of his hand.

Julius: "I must apologize if I look pathetic. I just... this whole thing is overwhelming. I was resurrected from the dead, found out that my beloved abandoned me, and..."

He looked at his spirits. Once again, he could hardly believe his eyes. Not only had his quasi-spirits returned, but they had also evolved into lesser Great Spirits. He thought he must be dreaming, but soon realized he was fully awake and completely conscious.

Julius: "...you have all... grown up." He said proudly, like a parent watching their children mature.

Nes: "T-there is another one who joined us though she resides in here."

Nes offered the Master Sword to her contractor.

Julius: "This is..."

Kua: "A sword that belonged to the Hero of Time. He was the one who took care of us while you... were not yourself. He was an admirable man but..."

Julius: "I understand. I shall take on his responsibilities and burdens. And you are correct, La. There is no time to waste. We must set off immediately to reunite with my lady."

The Spirit Knight marched onward with the Master Sword in hand. The spirits followed their contractor with absolute loyalty.

La: "Fuck yes! Let's beat up bad guys like POW! BAM! BOOM!"

Kua: "Refrain from speaking nonsensical vulgar words, Spirit of Fire."

Aro: "Ara~ What a lively group~"

Ik: "Boss~ What a perverted way to speak like that then just leaving~ Did your lover taught you how to act boldly?~"

In: "Boss is best! Hehe~"

Nes: "H-he truly is.. admirable.."

Julius: "You all better tell me everything that I have missed during my absence, alright? I wanr to know every single detail from the good and the bad."

The Finest of Knights was back in action.

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My beloved Natsumi... please come back 😭

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