"Wait, what am I supposed to say now?" Suddenly, Zhang Fan found himself at a loss for words. Was this the outcome he desired? He had merely wished to converse with the girl before him, yet Iwasawa Masami's unraveling of her emotional burdens and decision to stay in this world could very well be the best outcome. Why, then, did a silent sorrow fill his heart?
"Eh? You didn't disappear?" In that moment, Zhang Fan realized the light surrounding Iwasawa Masami had faded, yet she remained. Had she chosen to stay?
"Upon reflection, staying seems better. After all, there are many souls here in need of salvation through song," Iwasawa Masami remarked, her smile suggesting her decision to stay was the right one.
"Well, this is indeed…" Zhang Fan struggled to find the right words, feeling a mix of relief and confusion. Despite barely knowing her, why did he feel such concern?
"No matter, I must thank you. You helped me find the purpose of my life. And now, I've discovered a new goal: to use my voice to save this world."
"A new goal? I believe in your success," Zhang Fan affirmed, seeing the determination in her eyes. She was truly a resilient soul.
"So, Zhang Fan, will you assist me? Help me fulfill my wish, to use song to heal this world?" Iwasawa Masami asked, her expression turning serious.
"Of course, if that's your wish," Zhang Fan replied with a smile, feeling a bond forming between them. Saving the world through song was a noble endeavor.
In the command center of the Afterlife Battlefront, the strategist Takamatsu was briefing on the ammunition shortage. Today's mission was set as the Guild Descent Operation, aiming to secure more weapons and ammo from Guild, hidden deep beneath the school grounds.
To explain, the Afterlife Battlefront's weaponry is crafted from memory, using dirt as raw material. Everything from guns to tanks can be made if one knows the blueprint. Unfortunately, only the young, without knowledge of complex machinery, find themselves in this world.
As the operation kicks off, they encounter an unexpected figure - Noda, presumed missing since morning, wielding his axe with misplaced bravado.
"An idiot," Dayo comments, as Noda challenges Zhang Fan to a duel, misunderstanding his strength and motives. Despite Noda's fervor, Zhang Fan's nonchalant dismissal and a subsequent trap that ensnares Noda highlight the absurdity of his challenge.
Alerted to the Angel's approach, the team scrambles, navigating Guild's traps. They realize the urgency of their mission - to halt the Angel and secure Guild's resources.
A side mission emerges: Block the Angel to ensure a safe evacuation from Guild, promising 1000 game points for success. Zhang Fan, intrigued by the simplicity yet potential challenge of the mission, prepares for action, demonstrating his adaptability and resilience in this unpredictable world.