Reunion Catharsis & Return Crisis

**Chapter 3 - Reunion Catharsis & Return Crisis**  (再会カタルシス＆再来クライシス) is the 3rd Chapter of Arc 1 in Main Story.

The protagonist team meets with one of Tinctura's old friends, bids farewell to their temporary ally only to confront another problem with the Knights Carbuncle, and then visit one of the Quartet to save her fate at the behest of the old friend.

Previous Arc: **Difficuties Ahead Et cetera**

Next Arc: **Bearers of Hope**

## Dialogue

### Aquamarine Under the Moon (月下のアクアマリン)

 Aqumarine: It's just like old times, Master Tinctura.
**Jewel princess** Aquamarine appeared just as the moonlight glittered. She is the guardian in charge of this **light spring**, and she is also familiar with Tinctura.
Tinctura: The last time we talked was when we visited Emerald, right? I really didn't know you are the guardian of this **light spring**.
Aquamarine: Many things have happened. I am in charge of this role now. Nonetheless, I am aware of my absence in the daytime and the deterioration of the barriers I casted, and with the help of everyone however, they managed to rid of them.
Aquamarine: I am ashamed of my body's worthless condition, and thank you very much. I cannot thank you all enough for assistance provided.
 Seraphinite: D-don't mention it!
 Aqua Aura: We only helped a little. From the beginning, it was Miss Topaz and Miss Moonstone who fought hard to protect this place.
Aquamarine: It's alright, I understand. I am vulnerable to sunlight, because I can not do proper activities in the day, I hide within the waters during the daytime. However, I can firmly grasp the outside world using my water mirror techniques.
That's very convenient.
Aquamarine: Yes. It is convenient, but it's way harder for me because I am able to observe everything unfold. I can't do anything else other than clinging to your goodwill...
Aquamarine: Had the defensive magic sourced by the **light spring** were not cracked, none of the **Zolne** would be able to approach the illusion barrier created by my starlight... it was my fault...
Tinctura: I see, so you requested a **barrier guardian** to fix the cracks?
**Barrier guardians** are experts who are good at handling magic barriers. It is possible for them to improvise and create barriers on the spot, but it seems their main business is to repair and maintain various barriers that are already fixed in place.
Seraphinite: There are always permanent barriers created via basic magic formulas in residential areas such as towns and villages. Thanks to those barriers, a certain level of security is guaranteed.
These types of basic barriers make most **Zolne** uncomfortable when approached, and they will often avoid being near the protected area, some other types blind them to make it impossible to locate what the barrier is protecting. However, barriers created by starlight from the **jewel princesses** are said to be of unparalleled scale and power.
However, gradual degrading of power is inevitable for barriers. Over the years there will be some tears or cracks in the barrier, and these will malfunction and crumble sooner or later without maintenance. The barrier in this location was also out of order, and thankfully we were able to make up for it.
Aquamarine: In any case, it's definitely my fault. I should have asked Moonstone earlier to restore the barriers immediately, I will not repeat the mistake again...
Aqua Aura: We's supposed to meet up with Topaz, shall we move?
Tinctura: There's no need to hurry, but do notify me. Be alert of any remnant **Zolne**.
Seraphinite: Isn't Master Tinctura coming with us?
Tinctura: I will be taking a bath in the **light spring**, that's why I came here.
...Huh?
Tinctura: What, you think I'm doing this to relax!? I'm using this place as a base to set up my teleportation magic!
It seems that **Regalia** Tinctura can move instantly by establishing a connection between **light veins** via **light springs**.
Although it is only possible to move from the place where the base point was constructed, and the number of people that she can bring along at one time is limited, there is no doubt that it is a convenient ability for traveling.
Tinctura: Why don't master hold my hand and accompany me in the dip? It wouldn't be embarrassing to see me naked anymore.
Certainly, but...
Both:...
I'll pass. Their stares are too painful.

### Barrier Guardian's Job (結界守のお仕事)

*\*eating sounds\**
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*\*eating sounds\**
*\*eating sounds\**
 Aqua Aura: Wow... all the food just evaporated...
It seems that Citrine's mysterious remark that Moonstone needs food rather than healing is actually not misleading at all.
 Topaz: Moonstone hazza mysterious body condition as a barrier guardian. Eet ees possible for her gem core to store ze starlight at a much highah scale zhan an ordinary **jewel princess**, but as you can see, ze fuel efficiency ees very poor!
Topaz: Eet ees not possible for her to recover just by storing ze starlight over time, so she has ze special ability to supplement it weeth a large intake of food.
 Seraphinite: It makes sense... So that's why she is prescribed a lot of stomach medicine..
 Citrine: I was thinking of making something for everyone, but I'm sorry for making you watch her instead, I will look for replacements. I'm so sorry.
Seraphinite: No, we're just extra! First and foremost, Moonstone has to recover her strength.
However, nighttime is about to end. We have to get the repair work started while Aquamarine can still act.
Moonstone: Mmm... I'm satisfied! Thanks for the food!
Moonstone: As always, Citrine's food is really delicious. I might even eat too much, and I'm afraid to get weighted on the scale. Ehehe...
What do you mean by that?
Moonstone: I care about it you know. Despite having this condition, I am still a maiden.
Moonstone: ...Hey, I didn't even properly introduced myself yet! Nice to meet you, Mr. **Star Savior**. My name is Moonstone and I'm a **barrier guardian**.
Moonstone: You have helped save me and Miss Topaz from a pickle. I really thank everyone for the help.
Aqua Aura: It's mutual assistance after all. If Moonstone didn't protect us by keeping the barrier up, we and the **light spring** would have been corrupted by the **Zolne** by now.
Moonstone: Oh, that's right! I was too absorbed in eating and I forgot about the actual work.
Moonstone: I will do my best to transform the tasty energy into my power to repair the barriers perfectly!

### Farewell, Topaz (さよならトパーズ)

 Moonstone: Thank you, Master Tictura. I have heard from everyone regarding the current situation. Thank you for your assistance.
Tinctura: Mhm. And what generation of **barrier guardians** do you belong to?
Moonstone: I'm only the 15th generation. Did you have a chance to meet with all my other ancestors, Master Tinctura?
Tinctura: I've been sleeping for a long time. I only have acquaintances with the first generation.
Topaz told me about the work of **barrier guardians**, where they must constantly move around each barriers in various places in a rotation. It is extremely hard work, so individuals are extremely exhausted and they can often be replaced quickly.
For this reason, it is customary for Royal Blue Moonstone - the first generation of the Moonstone clan to take on the responsibility, where she has the ability of recovering her own light through nutrition.
 Topaz: Zat child ees travelin' around ze world as a representative of zis generation. Ze other girls are also zere to help out, and zey're stationed een small barriers around each region and undertake any repairs or maintenance zey can.
In other words, the task of a **barrier guardian** is a mission assigned to the Moonstone clan, and it was also a honorary title for all members of the clan that keeps the barriers constant.
 Aquamarine: I'm sorry, but my time is almost up. May I leave it to your for the barrier restoration work?
Moonstone: Yes, leave it to me. I will reinforce the enchantments myself so that it will not be easily broken. I think my work will be completed before the moon rises tonight.
Aquamarine: Best regards.
 Aqua Aura: Well, we'll all look around after the sun is up.
Topaz: Ah, zat's it fer me too. Eet ees time for us to leave, ya?
 Seraphinite: Are you in a hurry to do something?
Topaz: Non, that's not ze case. Ya know, I believe eez about time for ze **chevaliers** to arrive with ze col de cygne, right?
Speaking of which, Red Jasper was heading back for reinforcements.
Topaz: I called for help becoz eet was an emergency, but eet would be troublesome if I met face-to-face with zem... Je・suis・dé・solé.
Tinctura: That's... Yeah, I'm not really sure...
Tinctura nodded while seeping into her thoughts. I guess she wasn't going to...
Tinctura: I understand. I'll take it over here and cover, just hurry.
Topaz: As expected of ze Mastah Regalia, Mer・ci・beau・coup.
Citrine: It's a little regrettable that I didn't serve any of my home cooking, sincere apologies.
Topaz: Ya don't hafta regret it, you'll have anotah opportunity. After all, I'm ze **jewel princess** who attracts encounters with ozzah people♪
If possible, I wanted to talk with each other again in a more relaxed occasion next time. They smiled and agreed with my sentiments.
Aquamarine: Then let's send them off to their journey!

### Delayed Reinforcements (遅れてきた援軍)

In the immediate vicinity, several individuals are fighting with **Zolne**. Needless to say, it's the dispatch from **Knights Carbuncle**.
*\*metal flashes\**
 Morganite: Stand ground. We are the rescue team. It is critical to not exhaust yourself or we will have no power to assist later.
Morganite: That right, not good if we can't stand on the ground, we'll fall over!
  Both: !?
 Red Jasper: Sigh, and what will Marshal Morganite do if you exhaust us!?
Morganite: Ara? Then I'll fix your exhaust with moderate amounts of humour.
Red Jasper: Your puns are exhaustively lethal!?
 Tinctura: That woman, that amount of cluelessness is reaching absolute zero temperatures... Even if I do my best to not retort, my mental health would be in jeopardy due to how bad her puns are.
I was convinced after actually seeing her. It's not exactly what I imagined, but she's certainly clueless.
However, it wasn't just her puns that were destructive. While covering the gaps of her inadvertently weakened subordinates, her cold **Armament** swiftly defeats several **Zolne** at once.
It doesn't look like they needed assistance, but I couldn't just stand here and watch. At the very least, we'll say that we don't have to rush to rescue them. We joined in the circle of battle.

### Morganite of Smiling Ice (氷の微笑のモルガナイト)

 Seraphinite: Yes, Miss Red Jasper. Thank you for coming to the rescue.
Red Jasper: Arere? So where's the client's maid?
Seraphinite: Well, about that...
*\*some time passed\**
 Zircon: So it was already solved... are you kidding!? We rushed in and cleared through the **Zoldemic** and then...
 Carnelian: I'm not sure, but isn't this a prank? You got angry if we stopped, and we rushed over here...
 Aqua Aura: We wouldn't do anything like that, regardless! In the first place, it would be too foolish for us to let you know our whereabouts just for a prank!?
Carnelian: Hmph... and you all are aware enough to flee from the location, eh?
Aqua Aura: Urgh...
Ziron: Even if we want to ignore that, there was a lot of **Zolne** rampaging the area according to Red Jasper's report, right? No matter how many of them the **Star Savior's** team cleared those, it was truly...
Seraphinite: Of course, it's not just us. Miss Citrine who asked for help fought them, and **Barrier Guardian** Miss Moonstone, who is fixing the barrier now, also helped us.
Aqua Aura: And above all else, there was Topaz of the **Trinity**! Weilding her amazing sword judge, she absolutely demolished huge waves of **Zolne**. She's such an amazing heroine at that moment.
Carnelian: Wh... what the heck?! Urhm... urgaha... mmh... Erhem!
 Morganite: For our Grandmaster Garnet, who leads us **Knights Carbuncle**, Topaz is her important ally. Is it because you are aware of that and merely dropped her name?
 Tinctura: This is a request from the person in question. If you have any complaints, including our behavior, please pass the information to herself directly.
Morganite: Anyhow... That is indeed the kind of thing you might say. If that is true, we will have to be convinced here too.
Carnelian: Do you believe them so easily, Marshal Morganite!?
Morganite: Cast away your personal feelings. Carnelian. It is true that there were traces of a large-scale battle along the way. Considering the circumstances, there are no major contradictions in their explanation.
Morganite: We will be able to hear the story from the **Barrier Guardian** in the **light spring** later. In the first place, the other person who we can hear the tale from will not be from Dame Topaz, who did a quick runaway without explaining as much as what she wanted to do, am I right?
Ah... this smile of hers is dangerous... no doubt.
Morganite: For the time being, please join us to the **light spring**. As soon as your facts are confirmed, you will be set free.

### To the Next Journey (次の旅路へ)

I've been sleeping soundly now because of the box of preserved food that was prepared as rations. She would be returning home with the knights.
 Moonstone: I do want to tag along with your group, but I have to fulfill my duties as a **barrier guardian** first and foremost, I think this is the best support I can provide to you.
I sincerely hoped that you would do that. Many people could live with peace of mind because they have continued to maintain their barriers.
Moonstone: As an alternative... I'll gift you this.
She handed me a mysterious amulet pendant.
Moonstone: It is an amulet to ward the carrier from **Zolne**. I'm afraid that I'll be in a hurry, but I heard that the **Zolne** is attracted towards me, so I'm worried...
She said that she have prepared this by Tinctura's request. It's useless against enemies that are close enough to be visible, but it seems to have a fairly powerful repelling effect on enemies far away.
I thought I was able to hide it, but I was sure that she saw through me. Although I was happy about her concerns, I was slightly depressed that my thoughts can be read so easily.
Moonstone: You don't have to be depressed. Everyone can feel more at ease with **Star Savior**, who has obvious emotions, than those who are unable to know what they are thinking.
Moonstone: At least I think it's a very nice trait you possess, **Star Savior**, you put your heart forward and worked hard for it...
*\*night time\**
At night, the guardian Aquamarine also appeared. She calmly answered each of Morganite's questions, and after that, we're clear to go.
 Aquamarine: Finally, I seem to have helped. Now that I am able to offer my aid, this has cleared my heart a little.
In order to confirm the functionality of the defensive barrier, we would be luring out the **Zolne** and destroy it when dawn arrives. Taking advantage of the waiting time until then, I had something to ask Aquamarine.
The heroine, **Quartet** Emerald was mentioned during the previous conversation. I know that she was one of the companions who fought with Tinctura once, but was she too sick to visit you?
If so, has she been completely cured? I don't want to think too much, but is she still alive?
Aquamarine: Master Emerald is still alive and well. She comes to this **light spring** once a month. However...
Aquamarine continued, with her eyes closed.
Aquamarine: The **Green Shield of the Quartet**, can no longer fight anymore.
In the **War of Lia Fáil's Seal**, Emerald defended **Sealing Stone** Lia Fáil from the near endless onslaught of the enemies at all costs. In return, her core gem was deeply cracked.
Aquamarine: The other reason I volunteered to be a **spring guardian** was also to completely cure my mentor. Although her symptoms was suppressed from further deterioration, unfortunately, with the current situation, her cure is still not achievable.
Aquamarine: Such a reality is too empty for me. To be honest, I was almost in despair. Perhaps it was because I was subconsciously expecting her extinction at any moment now, that I was late in noticing the damage on the barrier.
But now, there might be hope here. My light, which radiates from the **Star Savior**, could possibly heal Emerald's old wounds.
Aquamarine: I am very aware of my selfishness. But, could you please save Master Emerald?
It doesn't really matter to me, but what does she mean by being selfish? It sounded like Aquamarine only wanted to heal her, ignoring the feelings of Emerald who is the involved party.
Aquamarine: You're right. Master Emerald has already decided to prepare for her fate. She's trying to accept her day of extinction which is not too far away.
As humans grow older, they accept death little by little. She spends her time staring at her own fading light. Watched the children of the next generation with love and care.
Aquamarine: It may be very sublime in nature. But I can't stand it! I want her to continue to shine for a moment longer.
She hates the light of the sun and can only shine under the protection of the moonlight. What saved the curse of the world was the benevolent light from this gemstone. With that guidance, she truly became what is meant to be a **jewel princess**.
Aquamarine: Please... help her... I beg of you...

### Each Other's Journey (それぞれの旅立ち)

With this, we no longer have to worry about protection during the day. We left the **light spring** after saying goodbye to the thankful Aquamarine.
 Moonstone: There is nothing else pending, so we'll say goodbye here. I would be happy if we could meet again somewhere during the trip.
 Seraphinite: Be very careful with your body. Unless when you're doing a big job, keep your stomach eight-tenth's full at max.
Moonstone: Yes, I'll take care as much as possible... as much as possible.
 Morganite: Her escort will be taken over by the **Knights Carbuncle**. Please, be rest assured, and...
Morganite: I had been disrespectful, I would like to thank you sincerely for protecting the **light spring** on our behalf. I am really thankful to your aid.
 Tinctura: Ho, so you can say thank you properly after all.
Morganite: Do you really think I am an immovable stonehead? That's a shock...
*\*awkward silence\**
Um...Okay?
Morganite: Was it hard to understand? That now, is a pun of stonehead and bonehead which...
 Zircon: Your explanation is very good! So good that we're all completely frozen in awe!!
 Red Jasper: The Marshal would be my ideal superior, if it weren't for these...
 Aqua Aura: Ahahaha...
Morganite: Erhem... Anyway, your achievements are properly acknowledged. With your acts, we will abort your escape case. Do you agree to the decision, Carnelian?
 Carnelian: I'm not quite convinced, but... affirmative...ugh!
Morganite: During your journey, you may head to the capital city. In that case, please visit our Grandmaster Garnet's mansion. Because it's her, I'm sure that she will judge all of you fairly.
Morganite: After that, you will be officially recognized as the **Star Savior**. It may seem awkward, but until then you are just tolerated for now.
Zircon: On Rubellite's behalf, we wish you a safe trip. Master.
Red Jasper: See yooou, we'll meet again~

### Emerald's Orphanage (エメラルドの孤児院)

It is much smaller than the Aqua Aura's town. It's limited to the number of residents. We could see that various vegetables are cultivated in the vast fields.
 Seraphinite: The vegetables cultivated in this village are popular all over the place. They are sold in our town, and it seems that some merchants come from the capital buy it too.
Seraphinite: A scholar named Miss Amber has been doing research to restore corrupted lands, and it seems that this is one of the first results of her work.
 Tinctura: That's amazing! Even as us **Regalia**, it is such a difficult problem to recover lands eroded by the **Zolne** that we've given up back then.
Judging from the Tinctura's emotion when she praises, it seems to be a considerable achievement. Just like Moonstone, there are many **jewel princesses** who are talented in fields outside of battling.
Emerald's orphanage is built on the edge of such a peaceful rural area.
Even from a distance, I quickly realized that the woman I saw was Emerald. She is laughing very brightly, not the painful face that I expected of. Only, the impression of danger felt stronger.
 Emerald: Oh dear! Araaraara! It's that... It’s that really Tinctura!?
Tinctura: As always, Emerald. Aquamarine told me that you are taking care of the children, your restlessness has not changed at all.
Emerald: Not nice! Even if you're a little more thoughtful. Tinctura remains as mean as ever.
Tinctura: I was sleeping all the time. Of course I haven't changed.
Emerald: No... That's not true. You're more cheerful. The light that was so hard to approach before is now very gentle.
Tinctura: Wha, what are you...
Emerald: I'm sure you owe it to all of you traveling together. Thank you. Be with your dear companions.
You're welcome.
Tinctura: Erhem! From that sort of thing... Emerald. You haven't healed your wounds from the **War of the Seal** yet?
Emerald: Yeah. I don't think I can be healed. I am prepared for my fate when Adamantite said I cannot be completely cured.
Emerald: I was strongly recommended by Aquamarine and tried to go to the **light spring**, but the wounds in the core did not close, so my starlight keeps leaking little by little. Slowly but surely I'm on the verge of being destroyed.
 Aqua Aura: If so, please be more self-loving! I cannot admit to myself that Emerald, my admired heroine, will disappear!!
Seraphinite: At the very least, concentrate on resting yourself. If you do that, surely...
Emerald: If I stay absolutely still, I may be able to stay alive, but that's boring and I'll find no purpose in staying alive in the first place. That's... not acceptable for me.
Both: ...
Emerald: Don't make such a sad face. I am very content now. I really enjoy my time being alive.
Emerald: I will cherish and nurture the children who will lead the future. It is very important not to be do a heroine's job. I want to use whatever time I have left for that.
Are you sure?
Emerald: ...Eh?
Tinctura: Fluff talks do not make sense to him. This is the **Star Savior** who has finally descended.
Emerald: **Star Savior**... Lia Fáil's final prediction...
Aqua Aura: Master's light will surely heal your wounds! That's why, Master Emerald, please don't throw away your hopes yet!
Seraphinite: I think your desires are very good. That's why, don't assume it's the end already. Live, live and survive, even for as long as a second more!
Tinctura: Emerald... Do you want to believe in the light of the **Star Savior**?
Emerald: A little... Give me time to think.
Tinctura: Understood. Then let's take a walk for a while.
*\*some time later\**
Aqua Aura: Hey, Master. Did I say too much?
Nothing like that.
Tinctura: No. Because it was the first time you met each other, that person could not lie to you. Because yours was a sincere call, her heart that was pretending to be calm started to buzz again.
Tinctura: She told me once and for all that I couldn't change anything of her mind. I thank you as a rank of a friend, not as a rank of a Regalia.
Aqua Aura: That's fine, but...
Seraphinite: When you feel uncomfortable, move your body and diverge, Miss Aqua Aura. There's signs of **Zolne** from right there. Let's quickly beat it and get ourselves refreshed!

### Reunion Surprise (再会サプライズ)

 Students: Yees, teacher Rock Crystal!
 Seraphinite: Eh, no way... Perhaps, you're senior Rock Crystal!?
Rock Crystal: Seraphinite? It really is Seraphinite!? Oho, what a coincidence... Itsa a wonderful reunion!
*\*some time later\**
 Aqua Aura: In other words, Rock Crystal is a member of **Elixseed**?
Rock Crystal: You can discard that thought ya. Ah'm not a saint anymore. Ah am now a teacher under **Coffret à Bijoux Optics Institute** neh.
Seraphinite: Then, the dream that my senior was aiming for has come true. Congratulations!
Rock Crystal: Fufufu, thank you very muchu♪
Tinctura: Yes, I know that the old story is full of excitement moments, but please explain to me in a way that I can understand. Once again, I'm in a big mess with a name I'm not used to hearing. Um...
Students: **Coffret à Bijoux Optics Institute**!
Tinctura: Yes, that's right! What is that???
**Coffret à Bijoux Optics Institute** - It is the school for **jewel princesses**. The prestigious aristocrat, Demantoid Garnet is the founder, who gathers young talents who will lead the future, and provides them the necessary education.
Rock Crystal: Mastering various techniques using **starlight** in combat and non-combat fields. Basic education. Morals. Furthermore, support for practical researchers. With passion, weh are working every day ♪
No, no. It is an outrageous organization. Moreover, even though it is a profit organization, most of the operating costs are covered by the president's pocket money, so there is no way out of saying anything.
Well, let's just remember it as a grand school made by a very rich person.
Rock Crystal: Ah'd like to take more time to talk, but now Ah'm out of school to guide the students' volunteer activities....Ah'm sorry neh.
Seraphinite: Please don't worry. I was happy to see your face after such a long time.
Rock Crystal: Meh too yah, Seraphinite. Please send meh a letter to the school. Let's talk about our accumulated stories in correspondence like before.
Aqua Aura: Hey, Seraphinite... What do you mean by correspondence? It is also the first time for me to hear the name of Rock Crystal, what do you meant by that?
Seraphinite: Oh, it's different, Miss Aqua Aura!? It's almost the same for Rock Crystal, she was the one who taught me various things at the beginning, bu... but we could only talk in letters...!
Aqua Aura: Hmm. I see. If so, you two should just correspond again. I don't really care.
Seraphinite: Arghh! Stop changing your mind, can you listen to my story properly!?
Tintura: Yes. It's fine to have fun, but moderately. You're forgetting your roles as an escort...
*\*student screams\**
Tinctura: !?
There are signs of an outburst of **Zolne**. We immediately realized that it was due to a **Zoldemic**.

### Green Shield, Again! (碧盾、再び！)

Zolne: Jyummoohh!
However, it seems that the protection of this village was perfect. The defensive barrier stretched all over the place in a blink of an eye, repelling away the flood of **Zolne** and causes them to move helplessly to the left and to the right without any action.
 ???: WAHAHAHAHAHA! Stupid! You're all stupid! Vile **Zolne**!!
???: The fields in this village are the fruits of my research in progress! It's fully prepared against the **Zoldemic**! No muss, no fuss!! When you approach the barrier, all you can do is only to dance stupidly at best!!
 Aqua Aura: Wow. That person is laughing so much. Who the heck is she?
 Seraphinite: Oh, that would be Miss Amber, that person...
Aqua Aura: Oh! She's the person who is doing research to restore corrupted land that Seraphinite said before!
Seraphinite: She's completely different from the calm stature I imagined from her appearance, but it's definitely true. Wow, I'm maybe a little shocked...
 Emerald: Everyone, are you alright?
Thank you.
Emerald: Amber has been guarding here for a long time. As she's the one supporting the barrier, the village should be safe from the **Zolne**...
Emerald: ...?!
 Rock Crystal: Ah won't let anyone of yall lay a single finger on mah students!!
 Student: Scared... I'm scared...
 Student: Don't cry... don't cry... don't!
Seraphinite: Senior Rock Crystal!
Aqua Aura: The students from the school are left behind... If we leave them as it is, them will be swallowed by the **Zolne** horde!? They need help right now...
Aqua Aura: Why couldn't you pull down the barrier!?
Amber: I don't have to explain it one by one to you, right? If I dispel it in this situation where **Zolne** is flooding everywhere, the village will be swallowed in no time. We can't spread the damage, right?
Seraphinite: So you're going to let these children die!?
Amber: If there's a way to help... I'm doing it right! I'm in a nasty bite here, so I can't do that!!
Amber: Sorry...
Seraphinite: No way...
Amber's decision was not wrong. She was trying to fulfill her responsibility to protect the village. She is prepared to be accused of sacrificing others.
But still, I...
I can't let them die!
 Tinctura: Stop it! I appreciate your enthusiasm, but it is too reckless! As long as there is no way to get rid of the **Zolne**, I can't allow a reckless assault and lose **Star Savior**!!
I looked at Tinctura's eyes, she scolded me, eyes unwavering. When she realized that she couldn't stop me, her eyes moistened, and she began to take on the color of pleading. The light in my chest hurts. But still...
Tinctura: ...
Emerald: If there is a way to get rid of **Zolne**, there's no problem, right?
Tinctura: Emerald, no way... you...
Emerald: I was really surprised. I was the only idiot who thought that I had enough. But, I won't hesitate to do the same thing again.
Emerald: I will definitely open up the way to save those children! So, give me the power I need to do that, give me the light of your kindness. **Master**...
Emerald: ...chmu...
Both: ?!
Her sudden kiss was so tender, yet painful. Emerald has transferred to me her preparedness that this may be her last. The light in my chest is hot and burning.
If she will protect to the end, may her spark most strongly and violently!
Emerald: **Green Shield of the Quartet**, Emerald at your command! **Armament Criticality**! It is imperative that you stand in my way!
* **laser bursts**\*

It was a reproduction of what I once saw in my dream. The Emerald that has released all her light to protect **Sealing Stone** Lia Fáil. The dazzling, sparkling green shield reduced all the enemies it touched to ashes.
And now... she strikes again with her big shield in her hand. She created a path by eradicating all **Zolne** that blocks her line of sight. To save the hopes of the future, that are crying for help.
Emerald: Now, I have... created a path...
Tinctura: Destroy the parent host! Then, this **Zoldemic** will be over!
Let's do our best, everyone!

 Emerald: Even though I asked Master to provide me light, it didn't help much. Ahahahaha...
 Tinctura: I thank you, only because you weren't gone forever! Seriously... you are a big idiot!
Emerald: Yes... I sincerely apologize. Aquamarine, who desperately took care of me, also cried and preached to death for me.
Good work, Emerald.
Emerald: I am the one who has to thank you. I remembered seeing Master doing his best. I remembered that I haven't fulfilled my promise to everyone yet.
Emerald: To drive **Zolne** out of this world and lay down the road to a happy future. We the **Quartet** have been fighting for this wish. We are still in the middle of the road. It has not been achieved yet.
Emerald: It's irresponsible for me to be happy with myself and disappear, right?
Tinctura: Then, would you accept **Master's** treatment?
Emerald: Yes. But... after I put some thought into it, it's not good at all. There are many others around the world waiting for Master's gentle light. I don't want to interrupt his journey.
Tinctura: Mmmmrghhh...
Emerald: So, when I ask for treatment, let's meet up here. It's not difficult to go back and forth between this and another **light spring** if we're using Tinctura’s **teleportation** skill, right...?
Tinctura: You... You're going to use me as a convenient means of transportation!?
Emerald: We're friends, aren't we?
Tinctura: That's ridiculous! jeez...
While looking at the two of them who have a friendly conversation, I feel happy again. Why is the connection between friends like Aqua Aura and Seraphinite so dazzling?
Will we meet again someday...? Not with the role as **Star Savior**, but as irreplaceable friends who can play around with each other from the bottom of our hearts.
Night falls upon the **light spring**.
Tomorrow, we have to hurry up and get back to the village to help clean up. Then we'll see the injured Rock Crystal and the students off.
Yeah... I'm looking forward to it.