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“Is there any other way I can meet Esperanza again…?” You ask before you give your life away.
“Yes, there is.” The Voices give you hope. Is it only to deter you from what you’re about to do so you can fulfill your duty? Or is it the truth?
“Tell me.” You will do anything except feed a lie.
“It may take decades, but your friend will be better than ever.” A hefty promise from the voices.
“I will wait.” You always have, you always will be.
“Then I promise you it will happen. This shall be my reward for your help.” The most glorious of rewards.
“What are you planning to do?” You don’t want to be duped.
“You’ll give her a piece of us. Of our soul. Of our being.”
“Us? You mean yours?”
“Us both, Ema. You won’t leave your friend alone.”
“…” You never will.
“Once the contest begins. She’ll perform a duty for us the same way as you’re doing, and she’ll be rewarded as well. Your meeting will be a matter of time.” The voices sound confident.
“What do I need to do?”
“Just hold her hand, and have her in your thoughts. I’ll do the rest.”
Esperanza… Your dear friend. A waterfall of memories together flows through your mind.
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A Green Will-O-Wisp appears from Esperanza, the little thing starts floating and dancing, signaling life in your best friend.
Tears are flowing from your face.
“W-What did you do?” Qiao Ning has noticed there is something off about this. She puts some goofy goggles on. She points at your Will O’ Wisp then at Esperanza’s and goes back and forth.
“Say hi.” You smile.
Keep doing your best, Esperanza. You two will meet again.
