The next morning.

Grief was still there, but it was better than yesterday.

Reina slept on Seji as she hugged him the last night, and eventually fall asleep.

Light rays hit Seji, he wakes up noticing that Reina had slept on him crying.

Seji smiles and put away hair from Reina's face.

He kissed her forehead and picked her up and laid in the bed.

“Rest here. I take a quick bath.” Seji said and opened the wardrobe and got his yukata out.

And went to take a bath.

He was sitting in bathtub with different thoughts.

Seji thought, “I met her finally. Never did I ever imagined that it would happen in this way. I wonder If our parents are okay. We both were their only child, I can’t imagine how much pain. They would have felt when heard I died in accident... I killed a friend; who was precious to everybody for someone who was dear only to me....” his body tensed up.

“I’ll find Bellal, bring Reina's memories and avenge Emilia... no matter what it takes...” Seji muttered.

After a few minutes Seji got out of bath and notices Reina was still sleeping.

“Rei. Wake up.” Seji said.

“Huh..” Seji hears a voice from beside her, Mei had woken up.

“Mei, you are awake. Good to see you.” Seji said.

“Thank you, but. Did we win?” Mei asked.

“No...consequences made me k..ill her..” Seji said and explained Mei what happened in brief.

“I see...” Mei said in sorrow.

“Mhm.”

“But at least we saved Reina now...” Mei said.

“ But her memories aren’t there. She doesn't remember past.” Seji said.

“Ask Ella to help in that?” Mei said.

“I will, I was trying to wake her up to let her take bath, but I guess you should take it first.” Seji said.

“Okay. How's Alec by the way?” Mei asked.

“Go take bath, then we can check on him.” Seji said.

“Morn..ing." Reina said waking up and rubbing her eyes.

“Good morning, Rei.” Seji said.

“Mhm. Hello, Mei.” Reina said.

“Hello Reina. Nice to meet you.” Mei said.

Emilia’s death didn’t seem to affect Mei much, but she was indeed sad to see Seji with grief on his face.

“Nice to meet you too.” Reina replied.

“You want to take bath too Rei?” Seji asked.

“I don’t have spare cloths right now.” Reina said.

“Let’s bath together, we can wash your those cloths. Then wear them again.” Mei said.

“Oh, okay.” Reina said.

“Then you guys take bath, I’ll wait here.” Seji said.

“No mister. Go sit outside.” Mei said.

“The bathroom door can be locked but fine. I’m waiting downstairs.” Seji said and went downstairs.

The guild was empty. Serina wasn’t on her desk either, And almost no one was there except Grim.

“Morning, Seji.” Grim said.

“Morning.” Seji replied.

“I heard about...” Grim said in sorrow.

“I’m.. sorry. You can blame me.” Seji said.

“No, I won’t blame you. Honestly, I would've done the same. Conscious beings are different. We tend to be played with our feelings. I want to ask if you had killed Reina, what would've you done?” Grim asked.

“Probably, Kill myself too...” Seji replied.

“That would make loss bigger. Don’t feel bad, instead thank Emilia.” Grim said.

“I wish I could thank her.” Seji said.

“Pray to god, maybe your voice will be heard, and she will be allowed to see you guys from above.” Grim said.

“As much as I love to believe that, but I can't. I’m not religious and once a person dies, they die. They will never return that’s the truth, I accepted.” Seji said and thought, “Bringing god in everything, that thing doesn’t even exist. It's just foolish to even believe in something that don’t exist.”

His frustration changed towards God. He have been hearing to pray to god, don’t be disrespectful to god or things like that from his childhood, due to his religious parents. As a kid, he used to believe them, but as he grew up, his belief got lost.

“Wrong, god exists. Reincarnation is possible. Many get reincarnated, some remember their previous memories some don’t, that’s why we are going to cathedral in sometime, to pray. Why don’t you tag along with us?” Grim asked.

“I’m sorry, but I don’t believe in god. If there's a god, I’d love to meet him.” Seji said.

“You can’t. Until, they want you to meet god, you can’t.” Grim said.

“They who? Priests? Stop joking.” Seji said.

“No, I’m talking about the five great archangels. The most supreme Angels, they live in Heavens with other Angels. That’s all we know.” Grim said.

Seji’s look on face changed, and he thought, “Archangels? Here as well?”

“Have you seen any of them?” Seji asked.

“Not as face to face. But, I’ve heard previous King of Galahaeim had. And asked for prosperity of Galahaeim. And this is reason Galahaeim have been one of the strongest kingdom.” Grim said.

“People being fooled. It’s same as that world.” Seji muttered.

“Huh?” Grim said.

“Nothing, I’m not trying to be an Ahole but I still don’t believe in your god.” Seji said.

“It's alright. I respect your opinion.” Grim said.

“Hey, Grim. Let’s go.” Sharon said standing in door.

“Well, I got to go now. Talk to you later.” Grim said and went to Sharon. Grim and Sharon went to Cathedral to pray.

“See ya.” Seji said and thought, “Fools. If god exists, he's the one killing everyone.”

Meanwhile, upstairs in bathroom, Mei and Reina were taking bath.

“Shall I wash your back?” Mei asked.

“It's alright.” Reina said.

“Oh, come on. I’ll help.” Mei said and sat behind Reina to wash her back.

Mei started washing Reina's back.

“Thank you, Mei.” Reina said.

“No problem. It's been awhile since I’ve taken bath with someone else...” Mei said.

“Is that so?” Reina said.

“Yea, When I was little, I used to take bath with mother. But, She passed away after that. And, after that, I’ve been doing it on my own. Yea I have taken with our maids once or twice, but they wouldn’t let me wash their backs and I miss it. I miss mom. I miss washing her back...” Mei said, and her face got filled with sorrow.

Reina turned around and noticed that.

“It's alright. Don’t be sad, let me wash your back too now.” Reina said.

“Mhm.” Mei said and came in front of Reina.

Reina washed her back with water and started helping cleaning Mei's back.

“Hey, Mei.” Reina said.

“Hmm.”

“How did you met Seji?” Reina asked.

“It’s complicated, but long story short, he helped us. But, my father was killed. So, I went along with him to avenge my father, Alfonzo was the one who ordered to kill my father. Though, I have to meet actual killer and confront him yet. I did saw him, but he was unconscious, and i couldn’t bring myself to talk with him in the front of others.” Mei said.

“I see...” Reina said.

A silence came as she washed Mei’s back.

“It's alright. Stop. Let’s take bath first.” Mei said.

“Okay.” Reina said and stopped.

Mei stood up and washed her back.

They both went and sat in bathtub.

“This is relaxing.” Mei said.

“It is..” Reina said.

“Let’s wash your cloths too for now.” Mei said and stood up to get out of bathtub.

She went and got Reina's cloths which were kept in a basket near bathroom's door.

“How will we dry them?” Reina asked.

“You can use wind magic to dry them.” Mei said.

“Oh, I see. But, I just know how to fly. I don’t know how to use other magic.” Reina said.

“How you know to fly then?” Mei asked.

“That day, when I wake up. I was just able to fly, I don’t know how.” Reina said.

“I see. Don’t worry I can use wind magic a little though, it's not my strongest attribute.” Mei said.

“Oh, okay.” Reina said and got out of bathtub to help Mei in washing.

Mei went and grabbed the basket which had her cloths.

They started washing and at the end, Mei helped them dry and Reina wore them.

“Thank you, Mei.” Reina said.

“Welcome.” Mei replied, and they got out of bathroom. Mei had washed her cloths too.

“Let’s go down?” Mei asked.

“Okay.” Reina replied, and they went down.

Only Seji was sitting there.

“Oh, you guys are here. Took you both awhile.” Seji said.

“Let’s go check on Alec?” Mei asked.

“Yea sure.” Seji said.

“Okay.” Mei replied, and they went to check on Alec.

They open the door and see Alec was still sleeping in the bed.

They went and sat beside Alec. He was still asleep.

“He's still sleeping. I wonder when he will wake up.” Seji said.

“mhm.” Mei said.

“He's your friend too?” Reina asked.

“He's first friend I made in this world and first person I saw.” Seji said.

“What happened to him?” Reina asked.

“He almost died protecting me...” Seji said in sorrow.

“I’m sorry for asking.” Reina said.

“It's alright.” Seji said.

“I pray to god he wakes up tomorrow.” Mei said.

“What go- *sigh* Never mind.” Seji said.

“By the way, I had weird experience last night.” Reina said.

“Did you regain memories?” Seji asked.

“No, but I did see some weird dreams. I felt it was something unreal. In another world and noticed names on people's head.” Reina said.

“You must have dreamt about Anire online, Maybe your memories are trying to come back? Let’s ask Ella if she can help.” Seji said.

“I've been hearing this Ella name since yesterday, but who is she?” Reina said.

“She's a fairy. A very strong one. And kind one too. So, she could help us.” Seji said.

“I see. A fairy...” Reina said.

“Yea, Ella could help us.” Mei said.

“But, I don’t know her...” Reina said reluctantly.

“She’s way too cute.” Seji muttered while looking at Reina.

“I can hear you.” Mei replied.

“huh?” Reina said.

“Yea Rei. Let’s see Ella first. Hopefully she's awake.” Seji said.

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“Sure.” Mei said.

They walked to Ella's room.

Seji knocked onto door.

“Come in, whoever wants to die.” Ella shouted from inside the room. She was drunk as always.

Seji opened the door and a bottle of wine came at his face.

“Hey Ella.” Seji said while his head was bleeding and some glass was stuck in it.

“I said come in if you want to die. I’ll kill you if you don’t tell me what you want.” Ella said while she was drunk as ever.

Reina thought, “ Is She really drunk...”

“I didn’t imagine her to be like this...” Reina said.

“Well, This is Miss Ella, I forgot to tell you she's a drunkard.” Seji said while looking at Reina with glass in his head. Reina got shocked.

“Hey, Seji. You should heal your head.” Mei said in low voice.

“I don’t have Healing Attribute.” Seji said. And continued with “Ella, we need your help in recovering Rei's memories.” Seji said.

“Huh? 1 minute." Ella said and put her hand on her brain. A light came out, and she was in her senses again.

“Yea okay, speak now. Why you have shards in your head by the way.” Ella said.

“You threw it.” Seji said.

“Oh, I tend to forget most of the stuff I do when I’m drunk, except important stuff.” Ella said.

“You could have killed me if used magic while you are drunk.” Seji said.

“No, I don’t get drunk with magic on. My mentality is very strong because of fairy Genes, so I have to do temporary completely stop Magic flow in my body for my brain to be drunk.” Ella said.

“I see. Anyway, I’m sorry-

“If you are there to apologize, I don’t want to listen. I forgave you already.” Ella said.

“I see. I won’t go into details then. I have a favor to ask.” Seji said.

“To try getting your girl’s memories back? Sure. Come in and sit here.” Ella said.

“Serina must have told you everything by now. So yea that’s it. I want her memories to return.” Seji said and walked in.

Mei thought, “She's being kind today for some reason.”

Reina sat on the bed.

“Nice- nice to meet you, Miss Ella.” Reina said.

“Let me heal you." Mei said in low volume and went to heal Seji.

“You might feel a little pain, I’ll be looking through your memories to see what he did.” Ella said.

“Okay.” Reina replied.

Ella put her hand on Reina’s head and a light emerged from her hand which went inside Reina’s head.

Reina felt a little pain as Ella looked through her brain.

After a minute, Ella lifted her hand and said, “A good news, her memories aren’t erased they are there, and weren’t altered from the core, so they will return, but another problem is there are two cores now, and another one is created by a weird magic. To put it in short, the magic is nasty. And the worst thing about this is I can’t destroy the Core without putting her to risk.”

“I don’t get it.” Seji said.

“Me neither.” Mei said.

“Let’s say, memories are like a tree’s branches. And the tree is main core or personality of person. But her main core is caged, so not so many memories and personality is leaking from there. And Alfonzo created another Tree, with what he wanted to she have as personality and memories. And the magic he used while creating another core is strong too. The cage will break eventually and her memories will come back, but they may get bothered with new core and become something else, so, I can’t break cage either. But if we know what kind of Magic was used then we can break new core, or I can try copying and pasting old memories into new core instead of destroy new core completely, but it has a possibility of death before I’m finished. Would not recommend that. Instead, we can play safe and find what he used, and then use the same magic to cancel it and then her memories should be good.” Ella explained.

“I see. So, we need to find who he used or what he is used to recover her memories. And no wonder she’s stuck in her depressed mood. I mean the Reina I know is... erm. How do I put this. Never mind, when we find them you will find it out.” Seji said.

“She seems kind.” Mei said.

“Yea kind.” Seji said.

“I am not kind in actual?” Reina asked.

“You certainly are. To others at least.” Seji muttered.

“Huh?” Reina said.

“Anyway, In short yea. But, there's no need to worry about her losing the memories. She won’t, Instead she will keep regaining them slowly which is better, because the old memories will destroy new core slowly and eventually all her memories will return.” Ella said.

“How much time will it take?” Seji asked.

“Maybe some hundred years for the new core to completely wear off.” Ella said.

“That’s a lot.” Seji said.

“Probably. I don’t know. But that’s all I can do for now.” Ella said.

“Thank you, Miss Ella.” Reina said.

“No need to thank me, by the way you will keep getting dreams from old memories too. As I said memories keep leaking, and you will remember them through dreams.” Ella said.

“Okay, thank you, Ella. I’ll try to look for what I can find.” Seji said.

“Thank you again Miss Ella.” Reina said and stood up.

“Thanks Ella, See ya.” Mei said and they all walked out of her room.

Ella thought, “I would have erased her memories and made her kill you if I didn’t hear you by mistake yesterday. When I walked to your room I head Reina crying, and you said, ‘I shouldn’t have killed Emilia, instead I should have died.’ That made me believe you really didn’t mean to kill her. Damn these ears hear too much sometimes. But, good luck Seji. May you find what he used.”

They walked to downstairs.

Seji and others just sat on chairs.

Serina came running up stairs and shouted, “Seji! A letter arrived. It's from Niuinaire.”

“What for?” Seji replied.

“It's from Prince Andrea, he have become the official king and want to honor you all for helping them.” Serina said.

“He became king!? But, I’ll pass I think. I don’t want Rei to think anything bad from there, or see Alfonzo’s filthy face.” Seji said and looked at Reina.

“It's alright. I want to meet Alfonzo and tell him something...” Reina said.

“That bastard took your memories, took Emilia from us...” Seji said.

“Wait, let me read you what’s written first.” Serina said.

“Okay.” Seji replied.

“Dear Friends, Thanks to your help we have saved our kingdom from underworld god who might have led to both countries destruction. But, because of your help he have been stopped and I have taken up as king. As trade was promised with Galahaeim it will be kept that way. And to celebrate our victory against evil I invite you to join me on tomorrow, so that we can honor you all heroes. As because of us you have lost many things as well, I am sorry for the losses which you have faced, but please visit us tomorrow so that we can apologize for our mistake.”

“I see. But, I’m still not going.” Seji said.

“I think you should go.” Master said while walking down from stairs.

“I don’t see a point in that.” Seji said.

“You can ask him how to get her memories back too.” Master said.

“Okay, we are going.” Seji said.

“That was quick.” Serina said.

“Hopeless as ever.” Mei said.

“Alright then head tomorrow morning, use Freda’s ability to go there easily.” Master said.

“Okay, Master.” Seji said.

Master went back upstairs while Serina went to kitchen.

After a few minutes everybody started coming down one by one. First came Freda and then Ariel and then Rune. Reiz came at end.

They all greeted each other, but in a sorrowful manner.

They came and sat on dining table too.

“Hey everyone.” Seji said.

“Hey guys.” Freda replied.

“Hey, Seji, Mei and Reina.” Rune said.

“Hello you guys.” Mei said.

“Hello.” Reina said.

Master came down as well.

“Oh you guys here too. Serina bring lunch, Please.” Master said.

Serina brought and placed the food. It was late lunch, around 3-4 PM when they had lunch.

Everybody started eating food. The food was bland that day. It didn’t have many flavors like normally her food did.

After a while, they were done eating. It was a silent lunch. Someone came through the main door.

“Oh, doctor. Can you please check this boy? His magic seems to be not working.” Master said.

“Oh sure.” The doctor said and came to Seji.

“Doctor for me?” Seji asked.

“Yea. Your magic, I wanted to get it checked.” Master said.

“Oh, I see.” Seji replied.

Doctor placed his hand over Seji's back and Seji felt a big heartbeat. Doctor lifted his hand from his back and said, “It's locked. The lock have already started to fade. I'd say it’s a mediocre lock. It will last for Five days to a week.” Doctor said.

“Any medicine I need?” Seji asked.

“Letting it off naturally is better, I believe.” Doctor said.

“Oh, sure.” Seji said.

“Thanks doctor. How much is the fee?” Master asked.

“None, you are one of the biggest guild leaders in Galahaeim. It would be a shame if I charge for this little task.” Doctor said.

“But, you deserve your share. Let me pay for the expenses for coming.” Master said.

“Just give me 100 rugen.” Doctor said.

“I’ll pay.” Seji said.

“It's alright.” Master said and paid doctor.

“Thank you and Goodbye. Take care, boy. ” Doctor said and left.

“I could have paid.” Seji said.

“It's alright.” Master said.

“Anyway, Seji, Do you want to come to cathedral with us? We are going to pray for Emilia to have proper rest wherever she is.” Rune said.

“I’m not religious.” Seji said.

“It's alright then.” Rune said.

“Though, Reina was.” Seji said.

“Then you should, it might trigger something from her memories.” Master said.

“We can try.” Seji said.

“Let’s go then.” Rune said.

“Alright.” Seji said and they stood up.

Rune, Ariel, Reiz, Serina, Master, Freda, Seji, Reina and Mei, they went out of guild and headed for Cathedral.

“Egan isn’t coming?” Seji asked.

“He's not religious either.” Master replied.

“I see. He doesn’t believe in Gods existence like me." Seji said.

“No, he does. I mean he acknowledges the God's existence. Everyone does because of what Angels and demons said.” Master said.

“What if they are making fool out of everyone?” Seji said.

“Gods exist. There are many Gods but supreme god is only one.” Ariel said.

“What do you mean?” Seji asked.

“Gods of wind, Gods of sea, and like that. Many gods exist.” Ariel explained.

“I see. Then what about supreme god?” Seji asked.

“He's the supreme god who created every other being. Not much is known. Maybe Bishops and others know more than us. But not much is known except after the holy war, they explained how most of the stuff in heavens and hell work.” Ariel said.

“What’s the role of this supreme god here?” Seji asked.

“His role.. I am not sure.” Ariel said.

“Nor I am.” Master said.

“I see.” Seji said.

“Why are you being atheist? God existed in our world too?” Freda said.

“Then why did your god let you die?” Seji asked.

“Erm.” Freda went silent with no answer.

After a while, they could see cathedral.

“Stop fighting, That’s the cathedral.” Master said and pointed out the cathedral which was just a few meters away from them.

“You are religious Master?” Seji asked.

“Not really.” Master said.

As they were talking they reached the in the front of Cathedral.

“Let’s go in.” Master said, and they went in.

It was beautiful from inside. Many people were there. And many priests were there as well. All wearing black cloth.

Seji thought, “The most similar thing to our world is foolishness”

They went forward and a symbol was there. It looked like a leaf of on which a water droplet was falling down.

“That’s symbol of god?” Seji asked.

“Yes child.” A priest said while coming towards them.

“Oh, hey Lopez.” Master said.

“I’ve told you many times to call me Priest Lopez in church.” Lopez the priest said. He looked like same age as master, at least from the looks.

“It's fine. Lopez, meet some adventurers from my guild, Maele introduced me to you long time ago, but you’ve never met my guildies in person.” Master said.

“Priest Lopez! And Hello everyone. Nice to meet you all, but what calls you all here?” Lopez asked.

“Well, we lost someone recently, and they wanted to pray for her soul to rest” Master said.

“I'm sorry for the loss but go ahead pray. May your all prayers be heard and may they be answered.” Priest Lopez said.

“Thank you, Lopez.” Master said.

“Wait. Pray with your heart. Then it will work for sure.” Lopez said.

Seji just heard what they said. They walked ahead a little and started praying. Except Seji and Master just stood there. Seji had hands in his pockets while Master just stood, though Master showed respect by closing his eyes and standing like he was praying. While, Reina copied others.

Every one of them prayed for Emilia to be safe in the other world. And After praying to god, Mei prayed, “May Alec wake up tomorrow...”

While Reina prayed that her memories may return soon.

A priest came near Seji. Since, Master was being respectful, and he was standing like praying the priest ignored Master and head to Seji.

Seji was lost into thoughts, he didn’t notice priest was standing in front of him.

Seeing how disrespectful Seji was being towards them, He slapped Seji.

Seji came back to senses and everybody opened eyes and noticed the slap.

Other people in Cathedral noticed and left immediately.

Master reacted fast and asked, “what was that for Bishop?”

Seji looks at the bishop.

He was an old man of strict nature.

“He dare to insult our god.” Bishop said being angered.

“Have you even seen your god?” Seji said and tried to punch the bishop.

Ariel reached and held Seji's hand while Rune came in front of The Bishop.

Priests and others picked up their wands and orbs to attack Seji.

“Get side Ariel.” Seji said.

“Lower your hand.” Ariel said.

“He slapped me first.” Seji said.

“He could have killed you if he wanted.” Ariel said.

“He can try. I don’t need mana to kill some dead meat.” Seji said.

Meanwhile, Seji was arguing with Ariel, Rune was apologizing to Bishop.

“I apologize, father. It may not happen again.” Rune said.

“How dare he say that our god doesn’t exist? He exists. And he will punish you soon. You insolent fool.” Bishop shouted.

“Ariel, get side, or I’ll.”

“I’ll? Kill me t-

“You don’t need to say anymore. Mei, Reina. Let’s head back. Coming here was mistake in first place.” Seji said and head to gate.

Mei and Reina joined him.

“By the way, Old man. If your god really existed I wouldn’t be here and you wouldn’t be in this pitiful state.” Seji said, and they walked out.

“Calm down everyone. Rune, take everyone back.” Master said.

“What the..” Freda said.

“Don’t worry. Master will talk out things.” Reiz said.

“Everybody. Out of cathedral at once.” Rune said, and everybody jumped out of gate except Freda

“Oh me too.” Freda said and went running out of gate.

All the other people in Cathedral had left already.

The priests with weapons surrounded Master.

A large aura of black mana came bursting out of Master’s body. It crossed the roof as well. A thick cloud of black mana was surrounding Master.

“Don’t even think to do that again. Bishop Geoff.” Master said. But only his voice could be heard as the aura surrounded him was way too dense to be able to see through.

“Wha- kind of mana is that...” Bishop said and fell onto his knees.

Sensing the aura, Lopez came running and said, “Stop it Zenon!”

After hearing Lopez's voice Master settled his mana down and everything became normal. Except that the priests were scared to even face Master Zenon.

“Fine. I’m going back. Tell your bishop not to hit anyone from now on. I’m not defending Seji's actions, I’m just saying, hitting them isn’t right way to tell. You should explain things from next time.” Master said and walked out of gate.

Meanwhile, Seji, Reina and Mei were walking back.

“You shouldn’t be disrespectful when it’s our fault.” Reina said.

“Right.” Mei said.

“Fine. Won’t do it again.” Seji replied.

“Though, his way wasn’t right either.” Reina said.

“At least you agree that much.” Seji said.

“You are still mad." Reina said.

“Of course he is.”

“Of course I am.”

Mei and Seji spoke at the same time.

“Throw your anger then.” Reina said.

“It's easier to say. I’m short tempered, and then he slapped me in front of everybody. I’d kill him on spot if I could.” Seji said.

“Stop it!” Reina said.

“Fineeeeee. Let’s go to guild hall.” Seji said.

“Relax you both.” Mei said.

“I’m relaxed.” Seji said.

“Sure.” Mei said.

“Hmp.” Reina said.

As they were walking back, Reina kept staring at a shop which had head clips and brooches. The headpins were kept in a glass container.

Mei poked Seji's arm and stopped him.

“Wha?” Seji asked.

“Look.” Mei whispered.

Seji looks and Reina was staring at them.

“Oh, Rei. Wait.” Seji said.

“Hmm?” She replied.

“Let’s go to that shop over there." Seji said.

“For what?” Reina asked.

“Just come.” Seji said.

“Oh, okay.” Reina said.

“Mei, come too.” Seji said.

“Huh? Why me?” Mei asked.

“I didn’t bring money. Lend me some.” Seji whispered.

“You suck. Let’s go.” Mei said, and they walked over to the shop.

“Welcome, Sir.” The shopkeeper said.

“How are these for?” Seji asked.

“150 Rugen per piece sir.” The shopkeeper said.

“Ahh. Choose which one you like, Rei.” Seji said.

“Huh, it's alright. You don’t need to.” Reina said.

“Just choose.” Seji said.

“Okay... then this one.” Reina said and pointed out to a yellow head clip in flower's shape.

“Mei, lend me.” Seji whispered.

“Fine-fine.” Mei put her hand in pocket and got out some money and handed to Seji.

“Here.” Seji said handing over the money to shopkeeper.

“Mei, you don’t want anything?” Reina asked.

“No, no it's alright.” Mei said.

“Yea, you need anything?” Seji asked.

“No, I prefer my hair to be free than tied or braided.” Mei said.

“Ah.” Reina said.

Seji handed the hair clip to Reina.

“Here put it.” Seji said.

“Okay.” Reina said and put it in her hair.

“Thank you, Seji.” Reina said.

“Welcome.” Seji said.

Mei thought, “His mood changed quick.”

“Let’s go back. It’s already evening.” Mei said.

“Why don’t we go visit city for a while?” Seji said.

“What for?” Mei asked.

“Just because.” Seji said.

“We should return first, then we can roam around.” Mei said.

“Fine.” Seji said, and they started walking back to guild hall.

“Hey Seji.” Reina said.

“Hmm?” Seji replied.

Reina thought, “Should I ask him why he doesn’t believe in god? But his mood is better if I do his mood will be ruined again.”

“What’s up?” Seji asked.

“No, nothing.” Reina replied.

“If you have anything in mind go ahead.” Seji said.

“No, it’s nothing.” Reina replied.

And after a sometime they reached Guild hall.

It was already a late lunch and by time they finished praying, and other stuff it was evening. And while Seji, Mei and Reina walked back it was dark.

It was dark now. Lights were on inside the guild hall.

The trio entered the hall.

“Will you explain what you were doing in Cathedral?” Ariel asked while sitting on a chair in hall. She didn’t want Seji while asking, and her tone was harsh too.

“I was just standing, and that priest just slapped me.” Seji said.

“That's because you were being disrespectful to his faith mister. And so to mine.” Ariel said.

“Fine. It's my fault. I apologize. I’m sorry, okay, I’m going up.” Seji said.

“Does Emilia's death don’t mean anything to you?” Ariel said with tears in her eyes.

Seji stood just when he was about to take a step on stairs.

“Ariel. Stop.” Rune said.

“I told everyone not to bring it up over and over again.” Master said.

“I’m sick of the blame. It is my fault, but Why don’t you ask your god that? He's the one who writes fate isn’t he?” Seji said.

“Enough Seji. Don’t blame everything on creator. He created us not blame him.” Freda said.

“I’m not blaming, to me he doesn’t even exist. It is my fault that Emilia died. I don’t mind leaving Guild with Reina, Mei and Alec either. I’ll find way out of this world myself, and even take them with me, away from this sick world if I have to.” Seji said. A tear fell from his eye, but he didn’t turn back and went to the room

“Enough! Go in your rooms everyone.” Master ordered, and everyone went in their rooms.

Seji just collapsed on his bed.

While Mei and Reina were sitting on their beds.

“Are we really going to leave guild?” Mei asked.

“That was something which just came out of my mouth. But, We might have to if things keep going this way.” Seji said.

“It will be fine.” Mei said.

“Yea.” Seji said.

“You guys go have dinner. I’m not hungry. Good night.” Seji said and turned around from Reina and Mei. Completely.

Seji's bed was in most right, while Reina slept in Middle and Mei on most Left.

“Okay..” Mei said.

Some tears fell down his eyes as he tried to sleep.

After some minutes.

“Let’s go eat.” Mei said.

“I don’t want too either. They don’t think of me as a member. You go.” Reina said.

“I’ll bring it dinner up instead for you to eat.” Mei said.

“No, it's alright.” Reina said.

“Just wait.” Mei said and went down.

“How long are you going to pretend you are asleep?” Reina asked.

No reply came from Seji.

“I know you are crying.” Reina said.

“I’m trying to sleep.” Seji said. But his voice cracked which made it clear that was he was crying.

“It's alright. I won’t disturb you. I shouldn’t be even say this since I’m the reason for this all. But, it wasn’t your fault. I was awake. I saw how you pushed yourself. Not them. So, don’t blame yourself. If you have to, blame me.” Reina said.

“It's not your fault. I would have saved you no matter what. But, it still hurts.” Seji said.

“Mhm...” Reina said.

Meanwhile downstairs,

“They aren’t coming down for dinner?” Rune asked.

“Seji slept and Reina said she doesn't feel like coming down. So, I’ll take her share above.” Mei said.

“Oh okay.” Rune said.

Mei took plates and bowls to pour food in them and took them upstairs. She went upstairs and opened the door.

“Here. Dinner.” Mei said.

“Oh, thank you, Mei.” Reina said.

“Welcome.” Mei said.

Mei served Reina dinner and they started eating.

“Did they ask anything?” Reina asked Mei.

“Nothing.” Mei replied.

“Ah.” Reina replied.

They stopped talking after that, and ate their dinner.

“I’ll go hand dishes down.” Mei said.

“Ah, okay. Good night then.” Reina said.

“Okay. Good night.” Mei said and went to hand dishes.

Reina just turned over and slept.

After a minute Mei came back and didn’t disturb Reina. She turned off the light and slept as well.

Meanwhile downstairs,

“I shouldn’t have said it.” Ariel said.

“I feel bad for jumping in too..” Freda said.

“Put it in bag now. Just apologize tomorrow.” Rune said.

“Yea.” Reiz said.

Everybody went to asleep after that.