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[Would you like to Exit the Trial?]
[Yes] [No]
The blue glow from the Fate's Interface popped up in front of my eyes.
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"I guess… it's time for me to go," I said.
Ruby blinked.
Her mouth opened, as if to say something. But it closed a second later.
She looked away from me.
We had only known each other a day or so. Maybe less than that.
"…Right," she said finally.
I gave her a nod.
Then I turned to the screen.
My finger hovered for just a moment. Before I glanced at Ruby for the last time.
"It's nice meeting you, Headmistress."
Then clicked [Yes].
A soft buzz rang in my skull. And my body lurched.
The last thing I felt was Ruby catching me before I hit the ground.
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The next moment, I found myself staring at several misty windows, I was standing once again inside the Door of Endless.
Same dark marble. Same silent air, and the same glowing floor.
But I wasn't alone.
Staring ahead, I saw her.