Standing on the deck, the whale held Meru, who wore a broad smile as she watched space, stars, and planets pass around them. She felt the space and the ship move with speed, and her clothes swayed gently.
She moved her arms, affectionately hugging their head. Alm and Bruno just held her, feeling their chests fill with calm. Being with her was like diving into an ocean full of life. Flowing through that ocean made them feel small, yet deeply at peace.
It was only by realizing how insignificant they were that they remembered what it meant to be an ordinary commoner, something they had once been. They relived the sensation of being newly reborn on Earth, full of hope.
Sometimes, they wondered if it would be possible to live a normal, peaceful life even after defeating the queen. But, sadly, life wasn't a peaceful sea; it was a turbulent river. They needed to be strong enough not to drown.
