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"But there is a price to pay and sacrifice to make"

Valt becomes quiet for a second. A way to bring Shu back sounds like a dream come true.

The thought of making that dream into a reality is more than he can wish for.

The bluenette narrows his eyes and clenches his fist tightly. "Please tell me what to do. I'm willing to do everything for my best friend!" he pleads desperately to the point he almost wants to cry.

He wants Shu back.

Yellow eyes glow in response to her blader's sadness.

"Then listen carefully, the way to bring back your best friend is to travel back in the desired time. But to time travel, you need to leave your body so I can help your spirit to travel and replace your previous body. This is risky because there is no turning back once you do this and there is no telling how a small action can affect the future. Lastly, you can only time travel three times. So, are willing to take the risk?"

The wonder boy listens carefully to his partner's explanation, it sounds dangerous, and he might create a big mistake and accidentally bring chaos.

Amid his uncertainty, the image of his best friend flashes before his eyes.

He knows what to do.

"Yes, I will do it"

He said with no trace of hesitation in his voice, hazel brown eyes glim in determination, those eyes shining like he will do whatever it takes to achieve something, no matter how hard it is.

Valtryek can feel his burning resolve, her blader grows up into an amazing person. Ever since the first day they meet, she already knew this boy will someday perform miracles, and that's why until the end, she stood by his side to support him.

"I believed in you, Valt. You will succeed"

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Valt crouched down and put white flowers on the tombstone of a special person.

R I P

Kurenai Shu

20xx - 20xx

Here lies the greatest blader and a good friend.

Valt stops himself from crying knowing his best friend hates seeing him in this state, so he forces himself to smile even though his heart is clenching in pain and his tears are threatening to fall.

"You know I don't care how many times you broke my heart because I will never stop caring for you so rest assured I will make things ok" No matter how happy it sounds, the crack ok his voice was noticeable.

Dang, it still hurt but he had no time to grieve now cause he gotta fix everything.

The tranquil atmosphere break by the ferocious winds, and his melancholic hazel brown eyes turn into glowing sapphire blue eyes that shine with burning resolve, a light blue resonance forms behind him.

"I promise Shu I will make everything ok. You will live happily."

With that, he faces back to the tomb and quickly turns back to quickly wipe up the tears forming in his eyes

He was about to walk away when he heard a footstep coming from behind. He turns around to meet the unexpected person in this situation

It's Free De La Hoya in the flesh, his emotionless facade displayed while holding a white flower.

"Hello, Free" Valt greet with no energy the second in command of BC Sol.

The spin stealer blader notice the terrible state of his friend, his pale complexion, heavy bags under his eyes, and eyes that shone in misery.

"Hello, Valt" he greets back and put the white flower on the tombstone.

Black void eyes gleam in mysterious emotion.

"I don't know what you're up to, Valt. But if you succeed whatever your plan is, I believe in you, and I wish to befriend Shu Kurenai. Our first meeting in Raging Bulls is not good. I'm the one who triggers him to become Red Eye. My foolishness overtakes me, instead of inspiring him after he loses to me, I just make the situation worse by breaking his spirit." Free just drops the bomb that makes Valt's heart clench in pain.

(He never knew this.)

(Free, how could you.)

Instead of being angry, the bluenette looks over the blond to see the regret coloring his face.

Other than that, this guy has an inkling idea of what he's up to.

Free is such a mystical person.

He never said a word as he quickly walk away from the cemetery, leaving Free alone,    his face paint into a deadly serious expression as he holds Valkyrie tightly.

He sigh to calm himself, the sudden revelation of Free didn't help his current mental stability.

Valt's eyes glow in sapphire blue to show his confidence and sorrow, he looks from left to right to make sure no one is here to witness his action, he steps over the railing and looks down to the river flowing under the bridge.

With that, he jumped over the bridge and let the water consume him.

When a normal person drowns in water, the first thing that comes to their mind is to survive. They will either have a hard time breathing or swim to breathe some air.

But Valt had a different case.

He just let the cold crystallize water consume his whole body. His breath has come to halt, his whole body is freezing, and his chest burning like a fire. All of his energy starts to drain away as dark spots start to dance in his vision. For a short moment, he suddenly appreciated the color blue. It might look gloomy but it washes away his pain. A weak smile formed on his lips before his last breath was taken away. And he let himself slumber in the arms of darkness. For the first time, he suddenly feels peaceful. He never knew such odd action would give him eternal bliss. The memories of his life flash before his death.

But one thing stood out the most

The moment he spent time with his best friend, Shu.

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