The people from Proper Human History all left the Lostbelt, leaving only one person, Sajyou Rei, to make contact.
After losing the Vimana used to transport people, Naoki brought Morgan and the others to land on a large shattered rock, gazing at all of Britain from afar.
No one spoke.
Naoki and Morgan, Artoria Caster, and the three Fairy Knights, all six of them stood on that rock, silently gazing at the land where they had once lived.
Though this was an island built upon sin, though it was an island full of evil, and those dwelling upon it were all sinful beings, a filthy vessel.
Naoki smiled bitterly while stroking her head: "It's fine, just wait a few years. During that time, the others will keep you company, Melusine. And after going to Proper Human History, you'll surely meet more people, and won't feel lonely."
"I don't think there will be any being superior to Naoki in Proper Human History."
"Isn't that natural?" Baobhan Sith hugged Naoki's other arm. "Father can't just be described as superior, you know. He's truly perfect! Even if Father truly has flaws, in my eyes they are all merits! Right, Lia?"
Baobhan Sith's sudden question made Artoria Caster smile: "Big sister truly loves Father... But what you said is indeed true."
Though sometimes cold and cruel, sometimes punishing her daughter harshly, and very strict during training, in Artoria Caster's heart, Naoki remained someone without too great flaws.
At most, Naoki was a bit flirtatious in the past. From the situation in Proper Human History, he seemed to be a sailor who left romantic traces wherever he went. But that was his former self. In this Lostbelt... at least as far as Artoria Caster knew, he had been faithful for two thousand years.
"But, what will we do after going to Proper Human History?" Barghest asked. "For us, that is an unfamiliar world. We..."
"You don't need to worry about that, I think Merry will help you." Naoki said. "Especially Barghest, I've been the one always fulfilling it, but for the next six years or so I can't give you supplements. If you relapse during this period, look for Merry. I think she will give you a very suitable solution."
"The others are the same. Your first stop after arriving in Proper Human History will surely be Chaldea, and you'll stay there for a while. If you face any problems, you can look for Merry or the others. Mentioning my name should be enough."
Naoki instructed them so.
And right at that moment—
"Master, the time is almost here."
Rei, who had been standing silently beside him, spoke up.
"On the Chaldea side, all personnel have safely returned to Proper Human History via Rayshift. Regarding Master's decision, those who didn't come along also already know and expressed understanding. They all said they will wait for your return."
"I see... I'm truly sorry, Rei. My decision might seem a bit selfish in your eyes."
Rei nodded with a smile: "Yes, it's quite selfish, but Master's selfishness isn't something new from yesterday, let alone just one or two years. Over the past twenty years, you've always been so selfish. It's hard to say for others, but Manaka and I are already used to it."
"I see... Thank you for all your hard work all this time."
"Later, when Master returns, give me the marriage answer, and to all of us." Rei laughed, then turned to Morgan and the others: "In that case, let's all gather to me. I will take all of you back to Proper Human History via Rayshift."
"...."
The five of them suddenly fell silent for a moment, then—
"Then... Father, see you later."
Artoria Caster was the first to approach Rei.
Then Barghest and Baobhan Sith followed.
"Your Majesty, we will wait for your return in Proper Human History."
"Father, make sure to come back!"
"Oh, definitely." Naoki smiled while waving his hand, then looked at the last two remaining by his side: "Alright, Melusine, Morgan, you two go over there too. Don't make everyone wait for you two."
When Naoki said that, Melusine hugged Naoki's arm with greater force, then looked up: "I... understand. I will go, but—kiss me, Naoki."
"Eh?"
"A farewell kiss... This is how lovers part. Naoki once mentioned it in the Proper Human History knowledge you told me about—so, kiss me once now, lip to lip. No cheek kisses as a formality."
"...."
Looking at Melusine who stared at him silently, Naoki placed both hands on her shoulders, bent down, and gently touched her lips: "This should be enough."
"Hmm, not bad." Melusine smiled. "For now, this is enough. I'll claim the rest from Naoki all at once after you return."
"Ya ya ya~~~~"
Stroking Melusine's hair and pushing her to Rei's side, Naoki finally looked at Morgan: "Well, are you also going to—Uh!"
Before he finished speaking, Naoki's mouth was sealed by Morgan's lips. As if wanting to suck out all the air inside his body, Morgan greedily seized the air from Naoki's mouth.
This was a kiss a hundred times more intense than the one Naoki gave to Melusine earlier.
After ending the deep kiss, Morgan wiped the remnants from the corner of her mouth, stepped back to Rei's side, and looked at Naoki.
"Farewell. I will wait for your return at home over there, Naoki."
"Yes."
Naoki nodded slightly.
Then, with Rei as the center, a strong light enveloped everyone, taking all of them out of the Lostbelt, heading towards Proper Human History.
With that, in the entire Lostbelt, on the entire planet, Naoki became the only remaining life.
"Start preparing, Goetia."
Naoki raised his hand wearing the Ten Rings.
"Return to fourteen thousand years ago, and save this world."
"Let it be born again."