This is the story of a magician and an elf girl.

"...That kind of thing...wouldn't it be better if you just said it out loud earlier...why don't any of you just speak out what's in your heart...?"

"……Well?"

"It's okay... I forgive you... Just to hear these few words... You've gone to such lengths... Are you all idiots... Say it out loud - someone will definitely listen, no matter how shameful it is... no matter how proud you are... If you want others to forgive you... First you must tell them your own difficulties and troubles. This is not a means to gain sympathy, but a way to ask for forgiveness. Why do you have to risk your life to pay for everything?"

"...But...are you...willing...to forgive such a slave...The culprit for all this is none other than me—"

"——How could this be your fault? I believe that anyone who is willing to atone for their sins is entitled to be forgiven. Regardless of whether it is a goddess, a human, or an elf, sentient beings must have the power to forgive each other. I also believe that humans, goddesses, and elves will be able to coexist under the same sky one day. That era will surely come."

Linnae, who was praying with her hands folded, knew that her dream was nothing but a fantasy. People had put in so much effort to realize it, and countless people had given up along the way.

The results are not satisfactory, the fruits cannot sprout, and in the end one can only taste the taste of failure. Such things are nothing more than trivial daily matters to this world.

But precisely because of this, Linnae had to persevere.

The understanding that began in her heart gradually dispelled the troubles that had been bothering her for so long.

"...Really... All of this is really my fault... Linnaru... don't you... feel it's unfair? Are you wronged... tormented... in pain?"

"...There is no need for that anymore...Everyone makes mistakes sometimes, and forgiveness is a word that exists for this reason. I believe that its necessity and practicality will definitely bring about changes that are more important than rules and order."

As the girl's determination became stronger and stronger, something incredible was happening. Leah, who was looking at Linnae, felt that she might not have noticed, but her body was indeed glowing. It was not the light of the spiritual barrier or the light of magic particles, but more like the pure white light like starlight - shining.

"... People don't think that way... What I did... is even more sinful than Athena's... If other people knew what I did... they would definitely blame me..."

"Indeed... there are many misunderstandings and malicious arguments in this world. Such unpleasant things can happen in any era. After all, people cannot always be protected by order, but order cannot always be protected by people. Any approach has its limits. Our only way out is to explore solutions. If we give up, there will be no choice. We have to open up new options, rather than letting people continue to make contradictory decisions based on their previous choices—"

"…Linna…your…body…"

"…It has begun…She is transforming…"

"Uh……"

The elves staring at her dazzling back as she gradually walked towards the front could feel that the aura she exuded was completely different from before. Even though her appearance was still Linna's - in terms of existence, the realm she had entered was no longer in the same dimension as the others.

"——But it is people who make the choices. We can only provide choices. We cannot arbitrarily deny the essence of order and law. I believe that people can forgive each other to solve many problems at any time. Sooner or later, people born in this world will understand each other's difficulties, no longer be bound by the sense of unfairness, no longer hate the constraints of law and order, and work together to open up their own future and create a choice that everyone can be happy. "

"...Will such a world...really come..."

"...I will - because, "I believe"... there must be a light in people's hearts that can defeat all darkness, and people's kindness will sooner or later be able to create a more perfect society, and the era of people supporting each other will surely come - at that time... I will definitely make him understand... people can still trust each other... understand each other... and love each other... For this, I will fight, fight for that future, because I love more than just this world - brother... I will let you know how much I like you... how much I trust you... how much I cherish you... how much I want to understand you... care about you... and sympathize with you... This is my current wish. 』

"..."

Just as the girl's pure wish was fulfilled, the light released by the huge sacred tree, along with the brilliant fallen leaves, dispelled the darkness, and the light shining on her became more dazzling again. The hellhound with narrowed eyes could not help but retreat several steps.

As the transformation progressed, the white feathers covering Linnai's entire body began to melt and seep into her skin. Her originally very fair skin turned completely white under the influence of the feathers, and her light brown hair began to turn white from the roots. After the broken spirit bow turned into light particles, a pair of wings with a silhouette like a butterfly appeared on Linnai's back, and together with the black cloak, they were dyed with a pure color by the emerald green scales.

"…Lin…Nai…"

"……senior……"

Another ray of light descended, dispersing the clouds, and the elf girl, whose silhouette overlapped with the elf goddess of the past, emerged from the phenomenon of transformation - she smiled in front of the other side of the light and became the elf goddess.