Beyond the Gate: The Last Gozzaki - Capítulo 36

36: Beyond the Gate: The Last Gozzaki Chapter 39: The Price of a Friend’s Smile 36: Beyond the Gate: The Last Gozzaki Chapter 39: The Price of a Friend’s Smile Chapter 39: The Price of a Friend’s Smile Kim stood frozen in the middle of the ring, his eyes fixed on the rubble where Xyron lay broken.

He took a step forward, his heart heavy with guilt, desperate to help his friend.

But before he could reach the debris, a sudden warmth enveloped him.

Rin had rushed into the ring, throwing her arms around Kim in a tight hug.

“You did it!

Kim, you actually won!

You defeated him!” she cheered, her voice echoing with excitement.

Kim felt a lump in his throat.

He looked at Rin’s radiant face and then back at the medical team carrying Xyron away on a stretcher.

He forced a thin, fake smile onto his lips.

“Yeah…

I won,” he whispered, though the words felt like ash in his mouth.

Rin didn’t notice his hesitation.

She grabbed his hand and led him out of the arena, babbling about how incredible his final move was.

Kim wanted to pull away, to run to the infirmary, but Rin’s grip was firm, and her happiness was the very thing Xyron had sacrificed his bones for.

[The Infirmary – 30 Minutes Later] In a dim back room, Xyron lay on a medical cot.

Blood still stained his chin and shirt, and his breathing was ragged.

A low-level healer was working on him, chanting soft incantations.

Slowly, the internal bleeding stopped, and the cuts on his face began to close.

However, when the healer reached his shattered left arm, she stopped, shaking her head.

“I’ve closed the skin, but the bone is completely pulverized.

My mana isn’t strong enough for a Rank 1 injury.

You’ll need a cast and weeks of rest.” Xyron sat up, his face pale.

He didn’t argue.

He allowed them to wrap his arm in a heavy plaster cast and then stood up, his movements stiff but determined.

[Outside the Arena] Outside, the night air was cool.

Rin and Kim stood under a streetlamp.

Kim finally found the courage to speak.

“Rin…

I…

I really like you.” Rin looked at him, a soft, genuine smile playing on her lips.

She stepped closer and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.

“I know, Kim.

And honestly?

I like you too, my cutey.” Kim’s heart skipped a beat.

For a moment, the guilt vanished, replaced by a surge of pure joy.

But then Rin checked her watch.

“It’s getting late.

My parents expect me home.

I have to go.” “Right.

Of course,” Kim said.

“Get home safe.” As Rin disappeared into the night, Kim stood alone, the silence of the street settling around him.

Suddenly, he saw a figure approaching from the shadows.

It was a man with a tattered shirt and a heavy white plaster on his left arm.

“Xyron?” Kim gasped.

Xyron walked into the light, looking exhausted but calm.

“Xyron…

I…

I am so sorry,” Kim stammered, his voice cracking.

“Because of me, you’re…

your arm is…” “Forget about it,” Xyron interrupted, waving his good hand dismissively.

“I’m fine.

More importantly, did it work?

Did Rin give you an answer?” Kim nodded slowly.

“She said she likes me.

But Xyron, your arm…

it’s shattered.” Xyron looked around to make sure the street was empty.

A faint, royal purple glow began to emanate from his shoulder.

He closed his eyes, and a low hum of S-Rank soul energy vibrated through the air.

With a sharp crack, Xyron adjusted his arm under the plaster.

The bones fused back together instantly.

He moved his fingers freely inside the cast.

“I couldn’t use my S-Rank powers to heal myself in front of that crowd, Kim.

If a ‘Rank 2’ knight suddenly healed a shattered arm in seconds, everyone would know the truth.

I have to keep this cast on for a few days as a cover.” Kim stared at him, stunned.

“So you…

you really did lose on purpose.

You could have dodged that last attack easily, couldn’t you?” Xyron looked at the moon, a small, tired smile on his face.

“For a friend?

I can handle a few broken bones.

I knew if I lost, Rin would finally see you for the hero you are.

That’s all that matters.” “Thanks, Xyron,” Kim said, his voice thick with emotion.

“I don’t deserve a friend like you.” “Don’t worry about it,” Xyron replied.

“Just make her happy.

That’s the only payment I need.” Editor’s Comment: This chapter perfectly highlights the ‘Hidden Hero’ trope.

Xyron is now an S-Rank, but he is willing to look weak and broken just to ensure his friend’s happiness.

However, keeping that fake plaster on is going to be difficult, especially with Maki and Yuhima watching him closely.

The bond between Kim and Xyron is now unbreakable, but the world is still closing in on the last Gozzaki.

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