... No, for all of us ... & # 8220; answered Rosette, who was still not clear about what to think of this former messenger of God.
Maria gently stroked Chrno's hair and asked softly:
& # 8222; What will become of the two of us now? Are we staying together now, just as we promised each other? & # 8220;
He turns her over and put his arms around her.
& # 8222; Don't get me wrong, of course I would very much like to stay with you, dearest, but what should become of Rosette? She is my contractor and I have sworn to her that I will free her brothers by taking my horns back from him.My job is not done as long as he is on the wrong side. I am very sorry ..... & # 8220;
& # 8222; It doesn't have to be. & # 8220; she said, smiling indulgently.
& # 8222; I knew for a long time that your answer would be like this. I'm looking forward to the day we meet again, Chrno. Until then ... fulfill your mission and protect my children! & # 8220;
She kissed him gently, then dissolved in a swirl of golden light.
& # 8222; Farewell, darling ... & # 8220; Chrno whispered so softly that Rosette and Asmaria couldn't hear his words.
But Rosette also understood what he was feeling, his eyes looked so longingly into an indefinite distance that the nun suddenly felt sorry for the unhappy lovers.
& # 8222; Let's go and pick up our punishment from Sister Kate .... & # 8220;
& # 8222; She's going to tear our heads off ... & # 8220; Rosette replied resignedly, then she helped Asmaria on her feet and together the three of them left the mine, each with his sad, but also hopeful, thoughts pointing towards a better future , following.