
Shinobu got enough rest for a few minutes, he also had time to allow some chaos in the Tech system until everything has returned to its original state.
Now he can't wait to meet Kou and Megumi who are definitely waiting for him at home, but he still feels empty when he finds out Leon lost because he doesn't have a little confidence in himself.
Should he have known clearly that Shinobu had no intention of doing anything, Tech began to help himself to stand up until he started holding the bandage.
"Tech... do you trust me...?" Ask Shinobu.
"Always and until the end, I have been programmed to trust all of you by your Grandmother, of course I will remain loyal to you who have taken over my own system."
"Hehehe.thank you." Shinobu smiled and removed the bandage until she saw a burn on her left cheek.
A wound that Shinobu wants to keep because she once remembered a word from Shuan that the wound received was a sign of struggle and effort.
Someone began to knock on the door of the room, Shinobu immediately opened the door until he met directly with his two cousins and friends.
"Shino-bu...! You all right?" Asked Koizumi who looked worried.
"Konekoooo~" Hinoka approached Shinobu and gave herself a tight hug.
"I'm fine.it may be time for me to go home..." Shinobu chuckled softly.
"Your wound looks bad.. Are you sure you don't want to cure it?" Ask Konomi.
"Hm.this is my own desire, there is no need to worry about me."
"Y-You're so great, Shinobu... Grandpa Koizumi even said something about you when we received an invitation and an increase in nicknames." Ako.
"Fueehhh...!? D-She's talking about me...?! I don't like someone talking about me without my knowledge." Shinobu said with red cheeks.
They all started laughing instantly, the five little girls had returned as usual, they were getting enough rest time to win over the body and mind for already following the rebel mission.
"My grandfather said that you will be a great leader someday, even if it requires a process..."
"...you can be the leader you've always wanted to be."
Talking about the leader made Shinobu go silent for a moment, he could not be like that according to the will and desire of everyone because he himself did not get enough trust.
Perhaps the sense of trust he gained was in a natural way, all those close to him would definitely believe but Shinobu could only remain silent and put on such a fake expression.
The falsity that looks so genuine because he is so adept at doing so as not to worry about those that Shinobu deeply cares for and trusts.
"Hm! Koneko.. will fight!" Shinobu smiled innocently, behind that smile was a lot of falsehoods that they could not know but herself.
A few minutes later, the five small rebels decide to go home but Shinobu still has a need to meet with Arata.
"From the beginning I had no bad hopes whatsoever for the descendants of Comi and Shiratori like you, Shinobu."
"Knowing you managed to defeat that leader without relying on anyone is really a way of fighting like a rebel..."
"...did you cause a nuclear explosion at five in the morning?" Ask Arata.
Shinobu's face turned red instantly, most likely the rumor was beginning to be known by everyone, the answer Shinobu gave was only a nodding head until Arata started laughing and then stroking his head.
"The advanced legend is really filled with new evolution huh. A four-year-old like you can cause a big nuclear explosion that has become some of the talk."
"Fueeehhhhhhh!?!? Pl-please... Please don't tell me my name and identity...!" Said Shinobu who looked panicked for an instant.
"I know that none of the Legends know the Legend behind the assassination of the leader of the Zodiac Crusaders, all will be kept safe because the identity of the rebels must be maintained."
Arata began to pull out a badge in his pocket and gave it to Shinobu, "You deserve to be the leader of the rebellion."
Shinobu stared at the badge and took it with guilt, all she did was coercion from them to do to satisfy their desire for her.
"Then, please rest, I'm sure Kou is waiting for you at home."
"Thank you, uncle..." Shinobu lowered her head then she walked out of the room with a blank look.
***
"All right, let's go home, Tech." Shinobu looked at Tech who was waiting for his presence outside the rebel-only building.
"Come on, little princess." Tech ignited a burn on both sites and then he soared up into the sky and saw Shinobu drifting up as well using his Lenergy.
"Tech, what about Mama's Condition...?" Ask Shinobu.
"Unfortunately, little princess.I'm sorry to tell you about the bad news, the condition of the mistress is getting worse every day."
"His voice sounds so soft now that even every day he can only sleep.I sleep so long that he is difficult to wake up."
"Just calm... Miss Megumi is still guarding herself along with the recovery machine that is trying to heal herself bit by bit."
"That's it..." Shinobu gets bad news that hollows her day even deeper until both her ears and tail drop instantly.
Tech turned to the right while Shinobu continued to drift forward until he started to stop instantly and looked at Shinobu with a confused expression as he went in the wrong direction.
"Loh...? W-Why is this...?"
"My body cannot be controlled..."
"Reverse it...!" Shinobu's body spun around instantly so Tech started checking both her arms and legs but there was no mistake whatsoever.
Fortunately Tech managed to catch Shinobu's arm and help her land safely, she began to examine Shinobu's body up close and found a problem.
"System Tech is still safely awake, there are no obstacles to your artificial body..."
"...You also don't have an artificial eye because it's been destroyed because of the excess power you unleashed."
Shinobu stared at her own body, she could not feel anything like fever or pain but everything went so naturally and as usual.
"Excuse me, little princess.Let me examine your body." Tech said, both eyes turned on a scan to check Shinobu's entire body as a whole.
"Ahh...this seems to be the risk of a large build-up of power since then." Said Tech who was getting information about the illness inside Shinobu's temporary body.
"It's called Lenergy's late response disease."
"Ah... Th-That's yes..." Shinobu realizes the illness came about because of the force she unleashed a few hours ago when dealing with Leon.
"When someone uses Lenergy carelessly, at some point they will experience this kind of illness and it makes it difficult for them to control Lenergy properly."
"That's great, as always, little princess. Your knowledge has never surprised me more than this." Tech praised Shinobu for encouraging her.
"The result of the Light of Hope, Golden Sunshine, and Crimson Bloodlust that I stacked with different levels." Shinobu.
"Well, it'll heal itself after a while just as much as damage to the muscles." Tech began powering the flight system on both Shinobu's arms and legs.
"It's gonna heal, but... You didn't hear the warning from Miss Megumi, did you? Never once raise that level beyond fifty."
"You also even used the forbidden ability of the ancient magic of Crimson. If miss Megumi and Kou knew it then you would definitely be punished."
Shinobu put on a look of fear, "T-Please don't show the tape to them--uh, be free.it's okay."
"How long is that going to be?" Ask Shinobu.
"Depending, the point is that you just need to take a break from practice and combat, it's better to develop my knowledge and system again."
"Hm~ is a good idea..I can still wait." Shinobu chuckles.
"Once again, I suggest never to force yourself, little princess."
"If you try to force it again then you can lose all your senses and can't fight anymore." Tech Sweats.
"You can't get any stronger either..."
"Fueeehhhhh...!?"
"Then I will rest... Koneko.. will rest!" Shinobu nodded vigorously until Tech nodded then floated back.
"T-Tech..." Calling Shinobu with flushed cheeks, she also started touching her two fingers together while looking the other way.
"What's up, little princess?"
"Sheel..."
"All right."
Tech began to lift Shinobu's body, maybe he did not intend to fly using a tool because he was still afraid of it before.
The nuclear explosion was clearly going to make Shinobu re-learn about his artificial body, he will try to improve everything into something new all the mistakes he received will be transformed into perfection.
A few minutes later, Tech dropped Shinobu who rushed into the cabin and greeted Megumi and Kou with a worried look.
"I'm home..."
Megumi who was feeding Kou began to look at herself with a shocked expression, Kou himself was even as surprised as Megumi because of the burns he received on his left face.
His artificial eyes had also been shattered, such wounds instead of making them worry but believing that Shinobu could definitely fight even further by protecting himself while continuing that goal.
Kou smiled proudly until his eyes shed many tears, the times he was so eager to see his daughter come home with the evidence of the struggle he brought.
Now, there is no longer such thing as worry and fear but rather Kou trusts Shinobu completely that he will become the Legend worthy he always wanted.
"Kone... Uhugh... Kone... Konekos..." Kou tries to name Koneko with a hoarse voice but she keeps pushing herself.
"Koneko..." Kou smiled then he stretched out both arms.
"Mr...! Mama!!!" Shinobu moves towards Kou and gives herself a hug while smiling so happily that she can see Kou again.
Kou is also the same but he feels even more proud and happy until he gives his daughter some kisses and swipes that she has fought hard being a rebel.
"So this is yes.the pride is so great that it cannot be measured and explained..." Reveal Kou while stroking his head and he looks at the photo of Korrina in front of him.
"...praise that can not be explained. proud that always want to get someday..."
"...Mama, I got it. This is the great happiness that Mama always meant.the great happiness of being willing to trust and expect our own child..."
Kou cried for a moment, "I'm sorry... Konekos..."
"...Mama can't be with you for too long, but now is the day I can trust you to be a great hope for Touriverse."
"...hopefully you can accept my departure later..."