Lucia continued to bruise me with a look of disgust.

“Ha, the more I think about it, the more I don’t understand. Why do people of the level of a hero like a man like you?”

“Nothing has been confirmed yet. Because the aftermath of the curse must have made your mind hazy.”

“So that is it. How could he show such a crush on you in such a state? Didn’t we actually know each other?”

Yes, there is a point in what she said. Honestly, I don’t know where this Oz bastard has been roaming around.

But probably not.

When I saw Justitia, whom I just met, it was the first time we had met.

If that’s the case, maybe we can guess… … .

“Face… … ?”

“… … Having said that, I have nothing more to say. No, wait. If you only see your face without your usual behavior… … yeah, that was it All of a sudden, the credibility started to rise.”

“What are my actions? I didn’t do anything that would cause much trouble.”

“hahahaha! Prince of Oz is good at jokes. That was really funny.”

“… … .”

What?

Why do her feelings, which appear to be [contemplation], show complete integrity?

Does ＜Tenebris＞ want to start an all-out war with me?

“Puh… … . that, yes Prince of Oz. In the future… … . I mean the plan.”

“… … .”

stop laughing Why are you laughing so hard you can’t stand it?

Anyway, is that enough?

It’s really too much… … .

“Hmm, hmm… … . Anyway, that’s my plan for the future. Prince of Oz? I want you to do a little research on the hero Justitia.”

“Research?”

“Either something you realized directly while fighting, or something simple is fine. It seems that the upstairs is uneasy that there is no information about a person of such skill.”

The Empire’s position is also understandable.

Didn’t Salem, who actually had no information, appear and calm ＜Spellage＞, which was no different from a lawless city, into one in an instant?

Given that there is a precedent, it cannot be taken lightly.

but… … .

“Why do you ask me for that?”

I do not belong to ＜Tenebris＞, much less to the Empire.

Haven’t you forgotten the sense of distance because you’re so close?

“Well, that opinion is valid. You’re not even from Tenebris. By the way, Prince of Oz. Can you read this first?”

What Lucia held out was a note the size of a letter.

A note with nothing special.

The material is plain, and there doesn’t seem to be any magical devices.

Was it from Discre?

– Dear Oz Quo Vadis, the successor of the King of Darkness. First of all, I apologize for greeting you through this letter. I am Stecia Van, the first princess of the Helios Empire… … .

I return the note to Lucia with the note folded as it is.

“Why are you delivering letters from the royal family that way… … ?”

Crazy?

I couldn’t imagine that it was a letter from the royal family because it was handed out casually.

Thanks to that, the moment the name came out, goose bumps ran through my body.

“Prince of Oz. How much damage do you think we would have endured to listen to your insistence this time?”

“… … .”

“National surveillance and dispatch of combat personnel to the Holy See are basic.”

Lucia tapped the note and laughed as if it was absurd.

“The control and manipulation of information about you in each territory and country, and even the battles involving non-combatants.”

“… … Is your personal information enough?”

In other words, I have passed the allowable figure that I can owe to the Empire.

If it goes like this, it will be an engagement with a crazy bitch bathing in the blood of a condemned prisoner.

“It’s a relief that you understand so quickly, Prince Oz. By the way, this note is a transcription of the princess’s words, so don’t worry, it’s not an official document.”

“So you write it down on a note like that?”

“I told you to let me know right away if you cross the threshold. Well, if you said you would cooperate this time, it will be something that never happened.”

“The Empire really is a terrible country.”

“That’s what country is all about.”

Lucia gave me a communication phrase with such a sarcastic attitude.

It is the same specification that was stolen from Eleanor before.

“this… … .”

“I won’t give you any special instructions this time. Noah seems to have animal-like intuition.”

“More than you?”

“That’s a beast-hate remark.”

“Um… … .”

No, is the human hatred you committed okay?

It is said that Eleanor has a somewhat spontaneous and sensuous side, but she is a person with intelligence.

I understand what she says, but I hope you treat her like a human.

“Anyway, this communication is a one-way street from that side to this side, so you should delay it as well.”

“The poker face is my specialty, so you don’t have to worry.”

“… … Yes, I believe.”

After hiding the communication tool Lucia gave you in your ear, go back the way you came.

By now, Eleanor and Justitia should have put their minds together.

After appropriately drawing out information about the problems between the two and Justitia, I should get out of this cramped and uneasy state.

* * *

“Wow, that’s an interesting thing. Mr. Oz. What is this thing doing?”

“Master, what kind of person are you this time? Are you going to be the same person as last time?”

“… … .”

It took less than 5 minutes for Lucia’s lent communication tools to be discovered and his poker face to collapse.

What? Are you really a beast? Can you sense something like electromagnetic waves?

I don’t know.

I just want to get out of this place.

“Master, there is no second time.”

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Kwajik!

– Queek!

The communication tool Lucia gave me was smashed with a sound like a short agony.

“Isn’t it a rare reunion? At that time, if someone else intervened, wouldn’t I be angry anyway?”

“Um, um, yes… … . sorry.”

The atmosphere becomes more subdued.

I can’t make eye contact even though I’m sure it’s a smiling face. To make matters worse, Justitia has a similar expression to Eleanor.

“Noah, how about introducing this older sister here?”

“hahahaha, is that so? Master, this is Sister Youth. Justitia Heros. Were you thirty this year?”

“What do you mean? I’m still twenty-four Didn’t you tell me last time?”

“hahahaha, I forgot.”

“Noah has a bad memory. I must study hard.”

“… … .”

Oh, I really hate it.

Normally, this wouldn’t happen, but today I want to go home.

Why the hell are you doing this? Up until now, the two of you were in a good mood.

“Ah, Mr. Oz. What would you like to eat? My recommendation is… … .”

“Master likes steak, right? I know everything. How long have you been with your master?”

“… … .”

I think I can endure Tia’s one-sided hysterics now.

Let’s be patient though. You have to be patient.

I’d rather cross this hell road than get involved with the princess.

No, hell either way? What did I do wrong?

I tried to be as good as possible. But is this the price?

Yes, Ain is clearly an evil spirit.

“Master, so which one are you going to eat? Is it a steak too?”

“Ah, I recommend this stew. It was fine.”

“… … .”

I don’t think the rice will go down my throat. Do I really need to eat it?

I’m not the type to skip meals, but I think I’ll be fine today.

No, it seems like it should be.

“… … Should I make it with pasta?”

“Chit… … .”

“That’s no fun.”

The synergy between the two duos is terrible.

Eleanor openly expresses her displeasure, and Justitia glares at me like she’s staring at a coward.

Breathtaking atmosphere.

I want to run away right now, but… … I’ll have to try a little harder.

“There is one thing I want to ask you, Mr. Justitia… … .”

“Yes, what is it?”

“Is there anything you want to ask me? teacher.”

“… … You wait a little bit.”

“It would be a good idea to choose your questions carefully. teacher.”

“… … .”

It feels like walking on thin ice.

I’ve lived a life of walking a tightrope, but this is the first time I’ve felt as anxious as this.

First of all, I need to take a stance so as not to offend Eleanor.

Apparently, she was more anxious than Justitia.

“First of all, thank you for protecting Noah… … .”

“Eleanor.”

“… … Thank you for protecting Eleanor.”

It is immediately corrected by Eleanor’s one word that comes in the middle.

Yeah, I’ll admit to this one.

For her, there must be a big difference in the meaning of the names ‘Eleanor’ and ‘Noah’ that I call her.

Isn’t it a sign of lies and trust?

Apparently, he had been called Noah all along, so he had no choice but to get used to this.

“No, you were just doing the right thing? I am a warrior.”

“Is that so? Then Noah… … It means that there is no special contact with Eleanor… … . I have no choice but to be a little suspicious of such one-sided good intentions.”

“Youth is a distant relative of mine. So it’s okay if you don’t doubt that part. teacher.”

No, I can’t figure it out at all.

Which rhythm do I have to tune in now?

Even if I try to match Eleanor’s reaction, I stand still and then soften, and I can’t grasp the atmosphere at all. If you change your attitude every moment like that, you will inevitably choke.

“okay… … . Can I take that to mean that you’re curious about me? Mr. Oz.”

There is one blonde woman whose eyes are shining exceptionally burdensome.

“hahahaha! Couldn’t he rather be trying to sell the information to the master’s secret friend?”

And a blue-silver-haired girl with cold eyes.

“… … .”

In the meantime, I stabbed him again.

I am so anxious.

Do you know the relationship between me and ＜Tenebris＞?

Are the two of you conspiring and driving me into an abyss from which I can’t get out?

“for a moment… … . I think it’s time to go find the magic tool I left with you, so I’m going to leave.”

I don’t think I can stand it any longer. now that’s the limit

I have to run away.

* * *

Immediately after Oz left, Eleanor pouted and spoke to Justitia.

“It’s not fun. Sister Youth.”

“Hee hee, it was fun seeing Noah’s various sides, right?”

“Because I don’t want to show a sharp reaction to my sister, do I?”

Noah was well aware that his actions were relatively unreasonable.

And it’s also the same that it’s a black and shady feeling that her will alone can’t do anything about.

To Eleanor, Oz and Justitia are precious beings.

Yes, even though the direction is different, both are precious. That’s why he couldn’t help but hate the sight of himself swearing at Justitia.

“Thanks to you, Master ran away.”

“… … If I were to question the cause, I think it might be because of you rather than me.”

“Are you blaming others?”

“No, um… … . done.”

The relationship between the two has changed bizarrely now.

Obviously, for the two of them, each other was precious, but at the same time, they were enemies aiming for their own.

However, even in that relationship, Justitia had taken a step back.

doesn’t she know

How desperate a girl named Eleanor is for that feeling.

So, while appealing to Oz about herself, she was accepting Eleanor’s foolishness.

It was inevitable for her temper to stand on the side of the weak. Yes, it is unavoidable.

Now I’m so used to giving in and being considerate.

Justitia shook her head at her appearance and continued.

“Noah.”

It was a soft voice that lacked the sense of playfulness, but at the same time contained the severity of demanding an answer.

“I’m going to have a serious talk from now on. Will you listen?”

“… … ?”

Right after she woke up, Justitia had been agonizing until now.

She helps Eleanor.

But she’s not the only one helping Eleanor. After actually meeting a boy named Oz, Justitia was convinced of that fact.

“What are you going to do from now on?”

“Yeah… … ?”

“The purpose we set for the beginning has been achieved. You checked Chrysos’ current situation and I lifted the curse. So now what’s next?”

“… … .”

“What are you going to do next?”

Justitia met Noah’s eyes with soft eyes.

Fear still lingered in Eleanor’s eyes.

Like the feelings you pour out on a boy named Oz. He must be afraid of breaking his relationship with her.

The feeling of obsession that started from the loss.

‘I’m glad that you like me that much, but… … .’

It shouldn’t be like this.

Justitia thought so.

Eleanor is currently unstable. It was unavoidable, but if she wanted to continue on the path she had set for herself, she couldn’t stay that way.

It will probably be a long journey.

“I intend to travel again like this. Would you like to go back to Skientia and restore your original life? Or will you follow me?”

then one time. Unless you teach them how to overcome them.

If you don’t teach her how to change, how to grow.

“Noah, I remember the reason you went to Skientia. Didn’t you say it was to make friends and develop your strength to make yourself known?”

There were many reasons why Eleanor went to ＜Skientia＞.

Aside from her extreme separation anxiety, she still had a mission as the sole survivor of Chrysos.

Colleagues you can trust and be trusted with.

The strength not to be stranded from the reckless malice that will come upon you.

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Knowledge that will be needed for the future of rebuilding Chrysos.

Yes, because I thought I needed all of that.

“There is only one thing I can offer you. Would you follow me around the world and make connections to rebuild Chrysos? If you want that, I’ll lend you the value of the name ‘Hero’.”

Then, what about Justitia’s proposal to her?

I’m sure she will become an absolute colleague you can trust.

It will surely become an absolute power to protect her.

I’m sure the knowledge you’ll accumulate while working with her will be more valuable than anything else.

One of her can greatly shorten the reason why she aimed for ＜Skientia＞.

“Noah.”

Justitia said while looking at the trembling eyes of a weak girl named Noah.

“Eleanor von Chrysos.”

Nevertheless, he said, looking at the eyes of the royal family carrying the duty of the name Eleanor, who were shining faintly.

“What do you want to do? Are you going to do your best to do your duty?”

Will you follow her now?

“Or are you going to go back a long way with your current feelings?”

Will I go back to ＜Skientia＞?

For Eleanor, the moment of choice came that neither side could easily give up.