Epilogue: Dragon’s Kiss
Up in the penthouse restaurant of a five-star hotel, Phantom Task’s Squall and Autumn were welcoming a special guest.
“It’s good to have you here, former Italian pilot, Alicia Giosestaf.” Squall put special emphasis on the ‘former.’ She took a sip of wine, then stared at Alicia over the rim of the glass. The woman’s red hair was even more vivid than the wine.
“I should make it clear. I’ll pass on any assignment which doesn’t involve fighting Orimura Chifuyu.” Alicia puffed at her pipe as Autumn snapped at her.
“Where do you get the nerve to—”
“Knock it off, Autumn. I agreed to it when I made the offer.”
“Yeah, that’s the deal. Anyway, let’s try to put up with each other.”
“Gah!” Autumn frowned and turned away, and Squall reached out a hand to pat her head. The gentle touch was enough to improve her mood. “Hey, Squall! Have you figured out what our next mission is?”
“Of course, Autumn. The plan is called...”
“Ring gong... Ring gong...”
An empty void.
A timeless space.
In a world with no day or night, a girl sang.
“Hello baby, I ring the bell.”
She sang.
Chanted.
Crooned.
“Daisy, daisy, give me your answer do...”
Her name: Excalibur.
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