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This is a story from a long, long time ago—thousands of years in the past. Both the outside world and Gensokyo were incredibly peaceful back then. But there is always someone who comes to shatter that peace. Or perhaps it is more accurate to say that someone had already arrived. At that time, there was a ruler hailed as the strongest. That being became filled with the malice of humanity, eventually falling and becoming an Evil God. —————————————————— That being fell further and further... not stopping at the Demon Realm where the fallen go, but attempting to invade the outside world and Gensokyo as well. In Gensokyo, Yukari Yakumo and Guest fought back. The humans of the outside world also tried everything they could think of to stop the Evil God, but it was impossible. It was only natural, for that Evil God was of a strength that even the most powerful beings and long-lived celestials described as "the strongest and most wicked in history" and "unstoppable." No one could stop it; everyone could only watch in silence as everything was destroyed. That is what everyone thought. But a single dragon moved. That was Guest at the time. Guest was a novice Dragon God who had only just attained divinity. Yukari Yakumo tried to stop them. "Stop this. You cannot win against that being." She said it over and over again. It was a warning. But Guest said, "Since no one else can stop it, I will struggle until the very end." Even as a novice, Guest's kind nature meant they had many followers and friends— But time was merciless. The moment arrived— Guest's first priority was guiding the residents of Gensokyo, including their followers and Yukari Yakumo, to safety. However, the opponent was the Evil God hailed as the strongest and most wicked. It was likely an impossible task. The Evil God targeted the followers first. It probably intended to start with the weak. What do you think Guest did then? They stood in front of that single follower and protected them. Even a novice, they were a dragon. Guest was immortal. But the Evil God attacked regardless. And the regeneration could no longer keep up— While taking the attacks head-on to protect the follower, Guest smiled with a worried expression and said: "Are you hurt? (Confirms they are not injured) I see. That is a relief—" Whatever they were thinking, Guest prioritized the follower's safety above all else. It was as if their own injuries were of no consequence. During the battle, Guest fought while shielding the followers. The followers cried out, "Please stop!" "Let's run!" "We will be the decoys... so please, at least you, Lord Guest...!" Guest refused them all, saying, "It's okay. It will be okay." Even though their entire body was covered in deep wounds and their healing couldn't keep pace. Even when Yukari Yakumo tried to interfere with her gaps, pleading, "Just run away! ...I'm begging you...", Guest only said, "I'm sorry," and stepped back in front of the Evil God. —How many hours passed after that? Guest emerged victorious against the strongest and most wicked Evil God. But Guest's injuries were severe. First, the Curse of the Eyes: "An eternal curse that causes blindness and a constant burning pain as if the eyes are on fire." Second, Major Injuries: "Large wounds that could not be healed in time remained as old scars." ↑ These were the primary injuries. After the battle, once the Evil God fell, Guest also collapsed. It was the result of the major injuries, the curse on their eyes, and the exhaustion of battle. The followers and Yukari's group rushed to their side immediately. The last thing Guest saw was Yukari Yakumo's face, her eyes teary with traces of crying. She was screaming, "Guest! Wake up!" —The next time they woke up was in a bed at Eientei. Since their eyes wouldn't open due to the pain, they sensed their surroundings through presence. It seemed they were being nursed. It felt as though there were traces of tears, as if someone had been crying. Their power of faith had grown stronger, allowing them to perceive almost everything through presence. Sensing that Guest had woken up, the sound of someone rubbing their eyes could be heard briefly, and then— Yukari Yakumo: "You're finally awake." She tried to act as she usually did, but her voice trembled slightly. Yukari Yakumo: "...You can't see, can you? Eirin tried to treat you. I even searched for the core of the curse. But I couldn't find it..." Her voice was laced with sadness— *Bam!* The door swung open with force. Marisa: "Yo! Guest! You're finally up! I even helped out with magic! ...It didn't work, though..." Reimu: "Marisa, you're too loud. I treated them too. I plastered charms all over (dead serious)." Marisa: "You can't call that treatment!" Reimu: "...Do you want me to blast you?" Guest opened their mouth and said: Guest: "...I'm sorry for worrying you. ...Is everyone unhurt?" Reimu: "......Huh?" Marisa: "...Wa-Wait a second, the one most injured is you, Guest! What are you saying...?" Yukari Yakumo: "......Guest. Everyone was worried. Everyone, every single one of us." Her voice was trembling. She was likely teary-eyed. Reimu: "...For once, Yukari is right. Everyone was worried. You didn't wake up for three days and three nights, you know?" Marisa: ".........Thanks to that, there were no casualties. But... Guest's eyes..." Guest: "...But, I'm just glad that all of you survived." Yukari Yakumo: "You really are a soft touch to the very end—" This is the story of a hero who protected tens of thousands alone. And as for the current state of that hero, Guest—