Later, as Liebe was on the roof tracking the Zenatal, Lichee joined him.
Liebe said, "Yo, how you doing?"
Lichee said, "Fine, I guess."
Liebe said, "Well, looks like someone is hiding a secret."
Lichee said, "What?"
Liebe said, "You are forgetting I can detect lies. But again, I don't really need it to know that my future daughter wants to talk about something."
Lichee said, "I just don't know."
Liebe said, "You are worried about Alysa, aren't you?"
Lichee said, "Yeah. Last time she went out, this happened. Mr. Argo is dead, and we are fighting that thing. It's OK if I die, but seeing Mom—"
Liebe said, "I know. It hurts. It's tough to watch the people you care about getting hurt while you are stuck here. But we can't always go. It's tough. It's hard. But lives of thousands are at stake. We have no right to sit in judgment. We can't always favor the lives of who we know. It's harsh."
Lichee said, "Then what are we supposed to do? Just let the ones we care about turn to ash?"
Liebe said, "No. It's simple, really. Grow stronger so that your might alone defies the scales of judgment."
Lichee said, "You make it sound easy."
Liebe said, "It's hard, but not as hard as losing close friends."
Lichee said, "Who did you lose?"
Liebe said, "Abel and a few others. He was a good man."
Lichee said, "I see."
Liebe said, "The path of a knight is a thorny one, but it's one worth taking."
Lichee said, "I see. But how is it you are so great at hiding your fear?"
Liebe said, "Well, easy. Because you are here. From the future. If you are here, it means there is a future out there where we lived till you arrived. Even though Alysa isn't there with me, still, I'm happy. I just wish there was a future where Licht and the others existed and you knew them."
Lichee said, "Maybe I will. But Liebe, you know, if something happens to you—"
Liebe said, "If I die, it will cause a paradox that changes the future, resulting in the fact you will never be born."
Lichee said, "Yeah, that and Asty would be pretty mad."
Liebe said, "Guess so. But who is that again?"
Lichee said, "Oh, no one."
Liebe said, "OK then."
Lichee said, "After all this, if you got the chance, knowing the future could be anything you wanted, what would you change about it besides the fact Licht and others are gone?"
Liebe said, "Well, if they also exist and based on the fact how you turned out... maybe have more kids."
As everyone saw this, still covered in bandages, Alysa said, "Great! When do we start? I want 30 or 40!"
Licht said, "Oh, hell no! When you two took in Lichee, you said you would still love me more!"
Alysa said, "We still do, dear."
Licht said, "Oh hell no! I'm done babysitting!"
Elizabeth said, "You two are going to start loving us less!"
Gaia said, "So they won't love us?" As Gaia started to cry, Isurugi said, "That is quite unfortunate."
Liebe said, "What are you saying?"
Fate said, "According to statistics, when a couple has multiple children, the older ones usually receive less love."
Alysa said, "Oh hell no! That statistic is a lie!"
Fate stated, "Even if it is true, more numbers mean less time and attention."
Licht said, "Mia, do something! If those two start loving me less and stop spoiling me, who will pay for my hobbies? Where will my money come from?"
Mia said, "Admiral, I don't know."
Licht said, "Who will tie my shoes? Who will make me breakfast and say Merry Christmas?"
Hedin said, "Wait, Licht doesn't know how to tie his shoes?"
Lumos said, "You guys are far too injured to be moving like this!"
Licht said, "Shut up, dumbass! This family affair is far more important!"
Alysa said, "Of course it is. Liebe, let's start. We need to reach 50 children before turning 30. Let's start tonight!"
Lumos said, "But Alysa—"
Alysa said, "Don't ruin the moment!"
Lichee said, "Shut up, everyone! I don't mind 30 or 50 siblings!"
Olivia said, "Ohhh, things are getting spicy!"
Iris said, "Wait, Liebe and Alysa have a kid their age? How?"
Licht said, "Don't talk when the grown-ups are talking!" As he stepped on the bandages and fell, Licht said, "You see? That's my situation. Can't walk yet due to shoelaces, and you two want more kids instead of spoiling me?"
Liebe said, "It was the bandages, dumbass."
Licht said, "No, it wasn't! It was the shoelaces!"
Alysa said, "Don't worry, dear. We will still love you the same."
Licht said, "You two sat me down and had the same talk before Gaia and Lichee, and my time changed! You two were still supposed to make me waffles every morning, and now it's only six and a half days a week! My weekly pocket money went from 3000 gold to 2999 gold and 50 silvers!"
Liebe said, "Wow, talk about privacy."
Zen joined and stated, "We can decide this later. The Zenatal is on the move. It is moving towards the River Canay."
Liebe said, "Combine the two lines of defense. We will end this once and for all. A river is ideal for an ambush. We need to end this quick and fast. Ready forces. And is the F91 operational?"
M said, "Yeah, has been for a few hours, but didn't get a chance to inform you since you were all so busy planning kids."
Liebe said, "That is very possible."
Liebe said, "You five, rest up. Mia and Elizabeth, you two on transport duty. Fate, get ready. It's about to get rocking. And Isurugi, what will be the weather tomorrow?"
Isurugi said, "From my wolf instincts, light rain."
Liebe said, "Rain means that thing can replenish, but muddy soil means weaker foothold. I and everyone available with the F91 will intercept it with Fang and Titan. Everyone else, merge the defense lines 25 km in front of the capital for 36 hours. Everyone injured, rest up and join the final defense line as soon as possible. Any other info?"
Alysa said, "Oh yeah, during our battle, we heard a voice saying the Ars Goetia are the enemy. As we heard crying, a voice screamed 'Perish' something something. But most importantly, it was only targeting those who had the masks."
Liebe said, "A devil hunter?"
Licht said, "But then why target me when there were people like Alysa on the brink of death? I'm not chosen by a Goetia. Wait, does this mean I will also get something?"
Liebe said, "I don't know, but let's hope so."
Lichee said, "Wait, will I also get one?"
Alysa said, "Maybe."
Liebe said, "Well, everyone move on."
Alysa said, "We will continue this later on after this, right?"
Lumos said, "Your body is not in the shape to do that kind of thing."
Licht said, "Oh hell no! You aren't continuing anything!"
Liebe said, "OK, bye. Let's work."
Alysa said, "Such an opportunity wasted."As she winked at liebe.