I’m sorry everyone...

Especially Mom and Dad...

Because...

I’LL NEVER RETURN BACK NOW!!!

It's been 8 days since the battle on the Imperial Mountains. We won the battle, but lost someone, who was much more important than this victory. I, Raghav, lost my one and only dearest friend.

Right now, I'm in charge of handling all the things around here. Our Master, Varsha, haven’t said a word ever since the last 7 days. Elena tries her best to try and make her talk but she never replies. Maybe because she might start crying if she say anything. Elena and Kenna are in a shock too and they do not talk much now either. Kenna keep sitting silently in the hall, staring at the transportation circle, hoping for him to return. Alisa is the only one who helps me out, but she have become depressed too. I didn’t even realized this. It's been only 20 days since you joined us. Just when did you became this important part of our life?

I still remember the last scenes from Imperial Palace. It’s like it just happened a moment ago. Your last words...

“LEO!!” Varsha ran towards him calling his name.

He raised his hand, trying to reach her but stumbled and was about to fall when she catches him. She sat down and his head lied in her lap.

“We won, right?” He asked with a soft voice.

She nodded. Her tears weren't stopping. The Blank Card, dyed in his blood was lying near a stone. It was getting more and more cracks in it.

“Why the waterworks? We defeated an immortal and high ranking member of the Elusive Faction. We’ll be famous!” He smiled gently. His voice was getting slower by every next line he said.

“Stupid IDIOT! Why did you have to go and die for that?! Will we be able to live happily without you?” Varsha scolded him with her eyes closed. Some of her teardrops fell on his cheeks. “Will I be able to live with myself anymore?”

He raised his left hand and caressed her cheek.

“I'm sorry.”

Varsha opened her eyes and puts her left hand on his.

“But at least ... I'll be able to die happily.”

He said and then his body started glowing.

“It wasn’t long, but it was fun. The training was a pain in the ass but I somehow made really good memories. Clashing swords with Raghav. Getting scolded by Alisa. Getting teased by Elena. I was totally shocked about Kenna being a hot chick. And sorry about all those mean things I said to you Varsha. I was an asshole. I hope you can forgive me.”

She nodded while weeping. I had a sad face. Alisa was trying her hard not to let the tears flow. Kenna was hugging to Elena tightly and was crying. Elena had her eyes closed tightly too.

“Heh ... Thank you ... And, I have a ... last request too.” He raised his right hand and pointed towards Miki’s dead body. “Please ... give her a good resting place ... She was a good girl ... I'm sorry I couldn't save her ... I'm an idiot ... If only I was ... just a little ... stronger ... I ... could’ve ... pro ... tec-ted-...”

THUD

His right hand fall lifelessly on the ground. Varsha lost her eyes’ shine. His body got converted into pink petals and flew off all around. Varsha was holding his left hand which was on her cheek. It too changed into pink petals and withered away. We all started crying and sobbing as the pink petals raised in the sky, bidding farewell to this beautiful world.

All that was left ... were tears and memories.

I am so confused. I am totally stressed out and I want to cry. But I have to support these girls. C’mon, Man! Didn't you promised me that you'd always be there to give me a kick on my butt, whenever I needed? Well then, now's the time. Right now, I need it the most. Why did you have to go and leave everyone so soon? You just arrived! Damn it! You just ... arrived!

“Is this Miss Varsha’s house?”

A strange guy wearing formal clothes and glasses is standing on the gate.

“I came on the behalf of Protector Faction’s DSS.”

DSS. Its full form is DAMAGE SCOUTING SQUAD. It's an organisation in the Protractor Faction who analyses the damage and casualties in any incident that occurs.

“Yes. How may I help you?” I asked.

“We were inspecting the situation on Imperial Mountain and we found this. Please take a look and see if it belongs to you.” He replied while giving me a small box.

When I opened and looked at it, my eyes widened. It was like, a feeling of extreme lightness. I felt like I was suddenly floating in sky.

“YES! ITS OURS!” I yelled in excitement.

I then ran into the hall and looked at the 4 girls sitting on the sofa, all sad and depressed. I walked to them and placed the box in the middle of the table.

As soon as they looked at it, their eyes got their shine back.

“Is this ...” Kenna asked with a surprised face.

“Yes. The DSS found it on Imperial Mountain.” I replied.

Varsha picked it with her usual confident smile. The added touch were the tears of happiness in her eyes. Kenna hugged to Elena, who too was smiling now. Even Alisa is back from her depression. I smiled to myself.

Damn you, Leo. I did the best that I could to just make them talk but still failed. And all you did was leave a hope and you brought their cheerful faces back! You are one hell of a BASTARD!

“So then, when are we going?” Kenna asked Varsha with a super happy face.

“Right Now!”

Our Master have returned. Only one person is left now...

AND THAT’S OUR ACE!!!