The world has been attacked by something. Something we call fear Overnight, human civilization collapsed. Maybe that was God's punishment. Because of that, He gave the final punishment to mankind.

it is

“Fear”

“If this world could be as you wish, it would be good.”

4 years after the world collapsed

A man was walking on a dark road. The surrounding area is full of abandoned buildings. Colorless as usual And a soft voice rang out.

“Captain, did you hear that?”

The sound sent through the radio The sound was trembling and fear had eaten away at it until there was no hope for life.

"I heard that. What's the problem?"

The voice of a young man It was as cold as the sound he heard. It's no different than the sound of a stone falling into the water.

“I probably won't survive. Sorry to bother you until the last moment. But please Please take care of Mia. I really appreciate it.”

A desperate cry of pleading entered the young man's ears. Before it turned into a loud cry that couldn't help but feel pitiful.

“I understand. I'm sorry I couldn't free you. Goodbye, Rai."

Nothing lasts forever. The young man already understood the reason. He could only keep walking.

in the morning of the next day

“Everyone!!! The boss has returned.”

The townspeople's welcome back sounded loudly throughout the area. When morning comes, there will be no fear. Because the sun will always side with those who are in despair.

“Oh, it makes me worried. Didn't I tell you not to go too far? At night there is only danger, you know that, right?”

Mia's voice sounded louder. But it was a voice filled with concern. And when she remembered, she asked.

“So.. where is it?”

she said, looking around. In the little crowd that exists

"He didn't survive.. sorry"

The young man answered with a calm face. But his tone now had a hint of sadness in it.

“That's not true…Did he say anything?”

The voice that was heard accompanied by tears What a depressing thing. Losing the person you love would be too difficult for her to bear.

“He left me to take care of you, that's all.”

The young man remained silent as the comrade closest to him died. and walked away, leaving sadness behind

In a small room

In that room, the man was holding on to his anger.

“Oh my gosh!!!! If I don't go there He's probably still alive. Why? Why? Why are you so stubborn about going? Even though I already know.”

The anger and sadness expressed in the form of violence The young man's tears and screams could not be heard by anyone. The people who need hope most may not be the people he protects. But it might just be him.

“Why? Why? Even though I have sacrificed countless times A list of people who have become them because of me. How much more must be increased before it is enough?”

When the violence in my heart was completely released. All that the young man had left was hopelessness. But in the end, he had to move on anyway.

At the point of remembering the deceased

The sound of a knife cutting into a stone with the names of hundreds of people. As of right now, they still haven't been freed. Rai, Xiu, Charlotte, Chun, Jun, Sasari, Kuro, Kijin, those who sacrificed can only wait for something that will never come true.

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“Go well, boss.”

Greetings from the crowd Right now, it was no different from the curse that caused one to live a life of guilt. The only thing the young man could do was Walking towards the place where his last friend had been taken. To free his last comrades who had fallen into terror.

The young man turned his back on the crowd. He knew that this would be the last time he would hear those blessings.

“This is probably close to our end.”

A young man who couldn't remember his real name. I don't know the reason for my life. I don't know who he is waiting for. final repentance There's no one else by your side. There was only him left.

When the sun sets behind the horizon, the moon shines brightly. Fear began to creep out.

Its nature cannot be described in words. Only those fears wanted to be released.

Their numbers were so great that they could not stand it. But the young man only wanted to free his comrades.

He swung the ax in his hand. Time after time The wound he received was too severe for him to bear. The last time was meaningless. After all, he could not bear the fear. He was drowned in empty memories.

But someone's voice was still calling his name. in the emptiness

“Have you come back yet?”

a familiar voice The one voice he wanted to hear the most. Tears flowed from his eyes. He always thought he would never see that girl again.

“Eh, why are you crying? Did I do anything for you?”

The frantic sound was extremely heart-warming. The young man replied with a voice full of joy.

“I've been waiting all this time. Waiting to see you again Even if I leave everything behind Finally found it.”

“Ah, then you did well, Maeda.”

The two hugged each other warmly, nothing could separate them from each other again. In a land without the sun, hope was no longer necessary. The young man's journey had ended and he had been saved. Even though he couldn't help anyone at all. But he won't have to endure any more sorrow. He won't have to endure any more.

10 years after the world collapsed

in the silence Nothing lasts, the sun can no longer help those who are in despair. Terror consumed everything. The last rebels had fallen. Mia and baby stood on that building The place where your lover left He still hasn't been freed. Maeda was still in false happiness under the terror.

That humanity has ended. with their own hands The mother and daughter decide to continue living in a world without color. False beauty in a fallen world That alone is enough.

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