'Lady Anastasia…'
Did she never approach me?
Or, could it be that she did, and I simply was unaware of it?
No… If someone as grand as Lady Anastasia showed up, I believe I would have recognized her.
So, what happened?
'I had so many questions, but in the end she didn't—'
"Javier…?" A sonorous voice suddenly calls out to me, causing my body to turn rigid.
My name!
It's been more than a year since I've had someone call me that.
I turn to the entrance of the room and find Ciel standing there, with her tall and slender figure.
She stares at me with mixed emotions, eyes burning with anticipation.
I smile once I see her.
'It looks like I really have returned to my reality…'
Rising to my feet softly, I maintain my soft smile while also nodding to her.
I know the question in her mind.
I can answer it.
"Apotheosis successful!"
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The world shines beyond the ancient walls of a forgotten place.
