Ray of Hope

This article uses fan-translations.The article below is based on unofficial fan-translations as there is no official translation available. They should be replaced once an official translation becomes available.    **Ray of Hope** (希望の光 *Kibou no Hikari*) is an interactive story about Illya. Fans can vote on what they would like to happen next through Twitter's poll function. It started on September 2nd 2022 and ended on September 12th.

## Illya

Illya is a girl who defies destiny. In order to save the world from being destroyed by the curse, she continues her journey to find the "inheritor". But in the midst of a crumbling world, she finds...

## Part 1

"Not in this city either..."

The former capitol is now consumed by the flames of a curse. Only the "inheritor" can put an end to the curse. If they are not found quickly, the world will...

At that moment, you hear a voice calling for help. There are still survivors in the city...!

### Choices

* "Leave them... it's more important to find the inheritor" (21.6%)
* **"Help them! It's wrong to sacrifice someone!" (65.1%)**
* "I can't choose, both are important..." (13.3%)

## Part 2

"I should help them! It's wrong to sacrifice someone!"

You run toward the voice calling for help. Soon you see a burning church. There are many people inside, but the fire is too intense to go in. What should you do?

### Choices

* **"Stay away, I'm going to slash the wall and get inside!" (72.6%)**
* "I'll find another entrance!" (16.7%)
* "I'll go get help, wait for me!" (10.6%)

## Part 3

"Stay away, I'm going to slash the wall and get inside!"

You grip your sword tightly... Save them. This time, for sure!

The blade of your determination cut through the wall. Everyone begins to flee, but the roof starts to crumble as well. We'll never make it in time...!

### Choices

* "I can go inside and catch the debris!" (19.4%)
* **"I can slash the roof before it collapses!" (43.9)**
* "It's an old church, there must be a hidden passageway!" (25.8%)
* "All I can do is pray..." (10.8%)

## Part 4

"I can slash the roof before it collapses!"

You rush into the church and slash at the roof. The roof, cut at an angle, slides down to the outside and avoids collapsing! But debris blocks the entrance and the fire spreads. There are still many people inside...

You have to make a decision.

### Choices

* **"Let's work together and get out of here!" (68.7%)**
* "I can't die yet. Sorry, everyone..." (31.3%)

## Part 5

"Let's work together and get out of here!"

Everyone moves the debris at the entrance. It may be impossible to do it alone, but together we can...!

And so we make it out safely. Knights surround us as we rejoice.

"We heard there's a wanted witch here."

...It's you.

### Choices

* **Come forward with pride. (46%)**
* Leave quietly. (28.4%)
* Defeat the knights and flee. (25.6%)

## Part 6

"I am Illya, the witch."

If you fight with the knights, everyone will get dragged into it. As you step forward, everyone stands in front of you.

"You risked your life to save us. Now it is our turn to help you."

The knights draw their swords. All you have to do is...

### Choices

* **"Thank you. Let's fight together!" (47.7%)**
* "We have to convince them to stop." (10.7%)
* "I'm glad you want to help me, but..." (41.6%)

## Part 7

   Seeing everyone standing up to them, the knights lowers their swords.

"An evil witch wouldn't protect the people."

In the face of everyone's joy, you vow once again, to protect these smiling faces, you will endure any hardship.

Even if it means sacrificing yourself.

## References

1. ↑ Twitter - Illya
2. ↑ Twitter - Part 1
3. ↑ Twitter - Part 2
4. ↑ Twitter - Part 3
5. ↑ Twitter - Part 4
6. ↑ Twitter - Part 5
7. ↑ Twitter - Part 6
8. ↑ Twitter - Part 7