"I don't know what you're talking about, Ric! We're not in a game!"
"No, Tena!! This is an isekai!!! It's a game world!!! Yeah, a game world! Save!? Load the save!! Load this morning's save, when we woke up… planned our day… decided to team up, all four of us, and used [Link] after picking up that dropped fruit!"
I understand every bit of his feelings.
If this were a game world, there'd be a save point… But the problem is, this game-like world has no such system…
"Ric!!! Snap out of it! What are you blabbering about!? You're losing it!!!"
"RIC!!!!!!"
"Goddess… Lady Goddess!!! Load the save!! I beg you, load the save and bring Jena back!!!!"
"GAAAAHHHH!!!!!"
"Ric… The monsters are coming this way! Tena, do something…"
"Please!!! Do something to bring her back!!! Anything! Take my life if you want, Goddess!!!"
"GAAAAHHHH!!!!!"
"RIC!!!"
This is human nature, isn't it…? When you're powerless, no matter how much magic you wield, you beg for something greater… Clinging to useless hope…
There's no help like that… Only you… Only us, helping each other…
"Please, isn't this an isekai with game-like systems!? Bring Jena ba—"
SLAP!!!!!
"Stop acting crazy, Ric!! If you don't escape now and die, that means you let her die for nothing!! Stop losing it and run already!!!"
"Sob… Hic… Sob…"
"The monsters are coming back, Ric! …I know you love her… But right now, can't you prioritize the life she loved enough to sacrifice herself for!? Us, who're still breathing… You, who's still breathing!!!! Ric!!!"
"…"
"RIC!!!!!!!"
"RIC!!!!!!!"
"Sorry, Fena, Tena… You're right… I still have you two… [Item Box]…"
Whoosh!!
Ric summons his [Item Box] to store every piece of Jena's body… Then pushes himself to stand, drawing his sword.
Collecting her corpse… Really, Ric? Hope you're not going to the dark side, man…
"R-Ric?"
"Ric?"
No, it's not just me freaking out… Fena and Tena are just as shocked… But, looking on the bright side, maybe he's storing her for a proper burial, right?
"There are still people in trouble, Fena, Tena. Lend me your strength to stop those monsters! To protect the townsfolk! And for Jena, too!!!"
That's the spirit, Ric!!! That's how it's gotta be!!!! Stand tall and keep being a hero!!!! Hell yeah, Ric!!
Even if the Goddess won't answer, I'll answer for her!!
Sure, Jena's death dropped your blessing's efficiency by over 33%, but angels don't sweat the small stuff! If I toss in a [Last Dance Ability] for the twins, restoring your power to its peak—or even beyond—wouldn't that be totally normal!? Right, Goddesses!?!
1st!
[Branch of CurseHBless]
[Dungeon Master for Continent 1's Hero]
[Dungeon for Hero Ric]
Spending 100 Points! To grant a new passive skill to Fena, Tena, and Jena:
When one dies, all accumulated stats transfer to the surviving sisters!!!
… "Thanks." …Mhm!
[Sister's Soul] !!!!
[Status]
Name: Fena, Female, Age 19, LV.105, SLV.86
Stats:
Str 122, Vit 122, Wis 122, Mag 125, Agi 122, Dex 122
Class: White Mage / Holy Mage
Name: Tena, Female, Age 19, LV.105, SLV.86
Stats:
Str 122, Vit 122, Wis 122, Mag 125, Agi 122, Dex 122
Class: White Mage / Holy Priest
[Sister's Soul]
Name: Fena (+Jena's Soul), Female, Age 19, LV.127, SLV.108 (Jena's EXP/2 adds 22 levels)
Stats (+Jena's Status All Stat Bonus +50%):
Str 148 (+74), Vit 148 (+74), Wis 148 (+74), Mag 149 (+74), Agi 148 (+74), Dex 148 (+74)
Class: White Mage / Holy Mage + Holy Saint (from Jena)
Name: Tena (+Jena's Soul), Female, Age 19, LV.127, SLV.108
Stats:
Str 148 (+74), Vit 148 (+74), Wis 148 (+74), Mag 149 (+74), Agi 148 (+74), Dex 148 (+74)
Class: White Mage / Holy Priest + Holy Saint (from Jena)
[Status]
"Ric!!! You got it! Take all my power—and Jena's!!!"
"I'll give you everything, Ric!! Take all of mine and Jena's!!!"
"[LINK]!" x3
The stats, power, and abilities of both women surge into Ric, boosting his strength massively.
"Fena, Tena, Jena!! Let's do this!!!"
Hero Ric resolves himself and charges forward to take on the monsters ravaging the city.
End of Chapter 66
Even If the Goddess Won't Answer, I'll Answer Myself!!