"Is this the first time we've met like this? Nice to meet you, me."
"Yeah, nice to meet you."
I, Crozzo, held out my hand to me, Bellf.
I, Bellf, took that hand.
"You probably have a lot you want to talk about. What are you curious about?"
"Let's sit down and talk."
"That works too."
I, Crozzo, projected a small mat.
"All right, you'll find out everything anyway, but what do you want to know?"
"Where did you get these clothes?"
"In the East, I saved a certain noble and received them as thanks. And Urus blessed them."
So that's why they're this tough and sturdy?
"Did you enjoy your journey?"
"Of course. I enjoyed it."
"What was Argonaut like?"
"A lecher who was obsessed with women."
"That's a bit shocking."
After we talked for a long while, my, Crozzo's, body began to scatter.
"Oh dear, is it over already?"
"Are you disappearing?"
"No, you're inheriting me."
"...I see."
"This is the last time. Even if you keep reading the grimoire after this, you won't be able to meet me again."
"Because you'll be completely absorbed?"
"That's right. One last thing—anything you want to ask?"
"How were you still here?"
"Thanks to my contract with Urus, part of my body became a spirit, so I was able to remain like this."
"So that's how it was..."
...
"Then in your next life too...?"
"I don't think so?"
"Thank go—"
"There's no way Aria would just sit still."
"?"
"Ah, was it Aiz in this life?"
"...No way."
"No way can kill a person, you know."
"..."
"Now then, you've got ten seconds left."
"..."
"What do you desire?"
"The ultimate sword."
"...I knew it."
"...Ah."
When I opened my eyes, I felt a familiar touch.
"...It's Aiz."
Aiz, whom I felt like I hadn't seen in ages, was lying on top of me as if she had pounced on me.
"Urus."
[You're awake?]
"Yeah."
[Your memories?]
"They're fine."
[What's the flame I like?]
"A flame rising from dry twigs."
[What was the name of the first sword we made together?]
"Laevateinn."
[Your memories really did come back!!!]
"They're still a little hazy, but I think it'll take some time before I can fully accept them."
[Yeah, I suppose so.]
"For now, let's rest a little..."
I hugged Aiz and fell asleep.