"Here we go, Luka! This is the final blow!"
"Yes! Let's finish this together! The end of our journey!"
They both charged at Elias and unleashed their ultimate attack. Engulfing the entire area in light.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUGH!" Elias screamed in pain. The light subsided and what was once the monstrous formed Elias is now back to his humanoid form. "D-Damn you….L..uka..Aliph…."He knocked out before finishing, leaving both Alice and Luka catching their breath
"We did it. We did it, Alice!" Luka celebrated. He noted that Alice had determination across her face. "What's wrong?"
"It's not over yet." She took the Angel Halo from him and slithered her way to Elias and was towering over his unconscious body. "Time to put an end to your tyranny forever." She lifts the weapon, but Luka caught up and held her back.
"What do you think you're doing!?"
"What does it look like!? He's paying for all the atrocities he has committed! Now let go of me!"
"No!" They struggled for a bit, until she gave up and lowered the sword. Luka stood in between of Alice and Elias. "Look, I know he has done terrible things, but he only did it because he was lonely and betrayed by his own peers. He was clouded with revenge. We should give him a chance to redeem himself."
"Luka, I know you try to see the good in everyone and that's one of the many things I love about you, but do you seriously believe he will suddenly be good after all he has done?"
"I know it sounds like a lost cause, but we have to try at least."
"And if it doesn't work?"
"...Then I will finish him off."
Alice looked over Elias and back at Luka. In Luka's mind, he expected no remorse from her. Experiencing since the beginning of their journey, she has always cursed Elias for everything that has happened. And there is some truth to it. Ok maybe a bunch. But maybe, just maybe, with all that they've been through, she can put aside her resentment towards him and start over.
In Alice's mind, she's thinking the many ways to rape his future husband, for toying with the idea of keeping Elias alive. All that he has done to her family, hell to everyone! He shouldn't even be breathing right now. "No Luka, I will not take any chances. I don't even know why we're having this conversation."
Luka sighed. "I understand. And trust me, I was with you all the way to take him down after the invasion. But after hearing Micaela's story, I think we can still save him."
"There is no saving him. He's been giving many, and I mean MANY, chances to redeem himself. Did he save your mom, when she was terminally ill? No. Also, because of his stupid commandments, there has been many massacre and discrimination towards monsters. One of those incidents caused my mother's death. In which La Croix decided that it was a cute idea to use her body as a weapon and it opened some psychological scars. All because of that god over there. Now step aside." She slithered past him, but he grabbed her arm again.
"I know! And I'm not asking for you to forgive him. That would be very rude and unreasonable for me to request. I haven't forgiven him either. All I'm saying is that, even if it's the smallest possibility, we should at least give him the chance no one gave him. Think about it. You, the ancestor of his worst enemy, and me, the Fake Hero, showed mercy to the God of Light, despite everything that he has done. And if it actually works out, he can unseal the Goddess of Darkness and gain everyone's trust again for all of us to live peacefully." Luka let go of her. "I'm just tired of all the deaths and misunderstandings. You of all people should know that too."
Alice stared at his pained expression. She was thinking back of all of their experiences throughout their journey. Discrimination, war, death, fear, vendetta and revenge. She was even playing the role of the big bad for the hero to eventually defeat. However, with the support of many loved ones in her life, she managed to break tradition and be where they are right now. She hate to admit it, but setting aside her bias, she can see how Elias had no genuine support by his side. Sure his personality drove everyone away, but there was no Luka in his life, someone never giving up on him to the end. She thought long and hard about her decision. Then she look at Luka. "Fine. We'll give him one chance. But if he so much does anything suspicious or cause any problems with anyone, it's over."
There was a look of relief spread across Luka. "Thank you, Alice. I know it wasn't an easy decision to make, but I promise you I will make it my mission for him to redeem himself."
"I just hope you know what you're doing. Also, the others won't be happy about this."
Luka had a worried expression. " I know. We'll worry about that later. Right now, let's bring him back home and rest up. That battle took a toll on me and I know you must be exhausted."
Alice nods. Together they pick up Elias and make their way back home.
