THE TRUE HAPPY ENDING

Why can humans use magic? The human body is just flesh with nothing inherently special about it.

Ki is the internal and inherent energy of living beings, while magic is external energy that can be gathered and used for various purposes. Ki is the internal part, inherent and freely usable by the human body—the flesh generates and stores this energy.

Magic, being external, requires another type of system, an external one. For regular magicians, this could be represented as a small seed within the soul that gradually grows with training. In the case of more powerful magicians, it could be equivalent to a large, ever-burning flame of energy. Of course, this applies to all individuals with abilities.

The only thing someone can naturally use is ki. Everything else is thanks to the other energy, with magic being just one name and application of it.

Immortals, having transcended and risen to another plane, are different. In their case, they have a magical body, and it is thanks to this indestructible body that they can live eternally. Their abilities, whether ki, magic, or anything else, reside in this magical body.

That is precisely why, when Yukihime was explained the entire theory, she was in shock. Negi was essentially saying, "The four of us will give up our magic and immortality so that Tota can be freed."

"Boy... I can't accept what you're proposing. You're saying goodbye to everything you've worked hard for throughout your life. I'm sure Tota wouldn't want this either..."

"Master... You must know that when I was a child, the reason I sought strength from the beginning was solely and exclusively to find my father. Because I admired him when he saved me and my sister. That reason never changed. Being a Magister Magi was only a consequence of that desire to pursue him. Magic and strength were never my purpose, only a means that helped me achieve my goals. Now that I've achieved everything I wanted and even married the woman I love, I don't need it anymore. Having a peaceful life and growing old with Asuna doesn't sound bad at all. So it's fine. Now this boy can be freed from that torment with a price that I don't consider too great. It would be foolish of me not to make this decision. Father, mother, and Asuna all think the same way as I do. Well, my father and mother don't care much because they recently achieved their immortality. So you have no reason to refuse."

With that, Yukihime understood. She understood that they were simply tired. They had spent their entire lives fighting without ever resting. From their youth, they went through wars, tragedies, times when they thought their loved ones would never be seen again. So it was fair to release them from their burdens. Just as they said, living a peaceful life and growing old with their loved ones was not bad at all.

Thus, after making all the necessary preparations, the ceremony began at six o'clock. They tried to make it as fast as possible because, by simple math, for every day that passed outside, Tota extracted about 30 years from the inside.

The ceremony was not very complicated. It only involved creating an avatar with the four magical bodies and placing them in Tota's stead. Negi's Mars magic and Asuna's Venus magic would act as a base, while Nagi and Arika's magic would serve as fuel. The process of separating bodies was undoubtedly delicate and dangerous. Separating both parts was undoubtedly a disastrous experience, making the tortures of the Spanish Inquisition seem like a relaxing shoulder massage. Luckily, the time it took for the operation was short, and the people involved were anything but normal, allowing everything to go smoothly without major complications.

And so...

"I see, so that was your answer, huh?"

"I can imagine you knew this from the beginning."

"I'm not so shameless as to ask for-"

"I know. It was in your diary."

"I was sure I destroyed everything. It must have been that meddling witch."

"Now you know how I feel about her."

"Yeah..."

"You should have trusted us."

"Well, it's not like I'm going to be here forever, and without a doubt, it's entertaining. I can see everything that happens in the world, so I never get bored."

"And you don't feel lonely either..."

These were Tota and Yukihime talking in the spiritual world. This world was one that Tota created where only souls could be present while leaving their bodies in another plane.

Obviously, Tota and Ialda were the same. Both left their bodies somewhere hidden on Earth while their souls were present here.

Yukihime had gone to tell Tota about the ceremony that was about to happen. The avatar had been successfully created, and they only needed Tota to relinquish his position as the one who controlled the super magic circle worldwide and the owner of this world. When he learned what was happening, he was surprised. Obviously, he couldn't see the events inside Dana's time castle. So all of this took him by surprise.

Ialda just looked on without saying a word. Yukihime and she, being two incredibly proud individuals, obviously wouldn't show any moment of weakness to their love rival, so the atmosphere was a bit strange.

"I have nothing to complain about. They deserve it, I suppose."

"Ialda, when we get out of here, it will be tough for you. I can't say that I hold no grudge against you, but I won't say anything for obvious reasons. However, don't expect others to react calmly."

"I never expected that. The excuse of losing control due to all the negative energy I carried is, after all, just that—an excuse."

After finishing the conversation, Tota took Ialda's hand with his right hand. Without saying anything, Yukihime took his other hand. Ialda, of course, noticed this action. However, Tota had absorbed countless experiences, including experiences with countless women. Although Ialda was proud, after spending five thousand years locked up with him, sharing Tota with another woman was a small price. Especially considering that this woman worked for him. On the other hand, deep down, it might be an apology. Starting with Nagi, then Negi, and finally Tota—she took each of Yukihime's loves. Ialda, of course, wouldn't give up Tota, so this could be understood as an unspoken agreement between these two women possessing goddess-like beauty. Just being with them, Tota's luck would arguably be at the top of the entire earth. And so, Tota, Ialda, and Yukihime disappeared from that place, leaving only a magical doll that would protect humanity until they could evolve into a species that understands each other.

Tota, Yukihime, and Ialda's wedding took place shortly after they emerged from the spiritual world. The shock among the members of UQ Holder when they regained their memories was quite significant. It was a very emotional moment when the reunion among all of them happened. There were many tears and laughter, celebrating the reunion. Of course, much of what really happened was omitted to avoid unnecessary emotional burden on those who cared about Tota. The funny thing was how gradually the women who had feelings of love for Tota, seeing how both Yukihime and Ialda were by his side, gradually became concubines of his.

Negi, having regained his memories, couldn't help but worry about the people who had died in the past war. However, they had been saved by Tota when he rescued their souls and gave them new bodies. Currently, Chisame had met a millionaire in the field of information technology, and they were gradually getting to know each other. This brought great relief to Negi, to the point where he bowed down and thanked Tota amid tears.

UQ Holder remained open, functioning as an inn. The human girls obviously couldn't stay with Tota, who was immortal. To help with that, they were genetically modified not to age anymore. Thus, everyone came to live peacefully for the rest of eternity in their home called UQ Holder.

-----------------------

I hope you enjoyed this! My younger self would be happy in that case!