Great War (Machia) part 1

 

「I’m here.」

Holding Aimer in his arms, Kou smiled at her gently.

For an instant, the eyes of the Aimer he held flashed gold.

「Someday, save me. No… just find me. That’s all I ask.」

「Okay.」

It was the promise he had first exchanged with Asia.

A replay of that very moment.

Looking satisfied, Aimer closed her eyes, then opened them again.

「Kou. Were you able to speak with Asia?」

「Yeah. I was.」

「Then I have to tell you.」

Aimer closed her eyes and sank into thought.

「…Asia is gone. Planetary management super AI Asia no longer exists.」

Sadly, Aimer repeated that Asia was gone.

「Does that mean planetary management super AI Asia has become a system?」

「Yes. Asia’s soul is inside me. A tiny fragment of Asia. The first Asia you