A small hut built in the middle of an empty field. This is the dormitory where I stay.

It’s been a long time here too.

To say it was a vacation period, it wasn’t that long, but it seems that it can’t help but feel that way because it’s dense.

“Ugh… … .”

The phantom pain that came at the same time as the tension was released. It forcefully moves its limbs, which feel creaky, and throws itself onto the bed.

It’s new, but they are too much guys. How could there be three people and none of them carry me?

Although Marie was lying on the floor drunk, there was also a white sheep and Eleanor.

However, he only looked down coldly and did not help.

Those eyes were so uncomfortable that I had no choice but to come back alone. I’m afraid to say anything, so how can I stand there confidently?

“How do you contemplate?”

As long as it’s safe here It’s been like that since before.

However, since there were many people watching me, I was usually alert while sleeping.

“… … Did you already have one?”

There are two signs that can be felt.

One is ＜Tenebris＞, which basically resides there, so what the hell is the other one?

The action is too fast. Of course, such a system may be caught.

However, if you want to infiltrate ＜Skientia＞, you must have a certain level of identity in order not to be discovered by Tia. Yes, there must be an undercover identity that has a role in something.

If so, how many people would be able to move right away like this?

In ＜Skientia＞, the only ones whose identities are unsuspected are the students and faculty members.

However, faculty members also have their own roles, and when they become professors, there is no way they can afford to move so quickly.

school vacation. An existence that doesn’t matter if you have nothing to do and roam around freely.

“student… … is it?”

I can’t be certain, but there’s a high probability that the other person has a student status.

“Ugh… … .”

It wouldn’t be a very good decision to cancel [Contemplation] while you don’t know exactly what the opponent’s purpose is.

But the opponent won’t move hastily either. You know it’s not just you watching me.

If you move hastily and scratch with other watchers, you can make a boil, so there’s no chance of getting close.

This is optimism after all, but… … .

“I have to force myself to rest.”

How long has it been since [Contemplation] was active? In fact, these days, it seems that there are more moments of activating than deactivating.

Putting aside physical fatigue, mental fatigue has already reached its limit.

What’s more, isn’t it a state of experiencing phantom pain?

Unlike other symptoms of phantom pain, I’m not caused by loss, so I’ll get better with time.

However, if the tension continues forever, it will take a long time too.

“I think I’m going to have a nightmare today.”

With [Contemplation] disabled, lay down on the bed and curl up in a circle.

Is it because of anxiety or because of pain?

I felt like I was having a nightmare today.

* * *

Consciousness awakens while curled up in bed. Maybe it’s early morning.

Both physically and mentally, I was still tired, but it was difficult to sleep because of the phantom pain.

It was a time when I was gazing into space in a dreamless state in the dark without any meaning.

“… … .”

The more your mind awakens, the more your eyes get used to the darkness.

I could only keep my mouth open in amazement.

“radish… … .”

barely keep silent Not yet. I am not fully awake, either mentally or physically.

Don’t act hastily.

It was definitely a place where I would be living alone, but I could see the figures of others.

Even in a hazy state, I could understand. is an intruder

Opponent is looking down at me. Fortunately, he didn’t seem to notice that I was awake… … .

“Hmm… … ?”

Even without activating [Contemplation], I could feel the gaze as if he was judging me.

Goosebumps run all over the body.

Should I activate [Contemplation]? If so, you will be able to confirm the identity of the opponent. But at the same time, the fact that I’m awake will also be discovered.

[Contemplation] emits a sense of intimidation. Even if it’s a very subtle difference, the opponent will be able to detect it.

All I can do now is wait for my still languid body to complete its full awakening.

In the meantime, I don’t know if the opponent will run away or attack me. But for now, this is for the best.

“You must be very tired.”

A woman’s soft voice heard carefully in my ear.

I think I’ve heard it somewhere, but at least none of my acquaintances have a voice like that.

It was a voice dripping with affection, as if he was worried about me, but I can’t think of him as a normal person at the point of entering someone else’s house without permission.

in the midst of tension.

When it was around dawn, the woman’s presence suddenly disappeared as if melting.

I didn’t activate [Contemplation], but to disappear like this even though I was in the state of capturing it… … . The opponent seems to be quite talented.

“… … .”

Rather than moving right away, I thought it would be better to observe the situation a little longer, so I waited another 30 minutes after that and got up.

It seemed certain that the opponent had disappeared. If you had other goals or were planning to target me, you had plenty of opportunities.

First, I checked my surroundings.

It didn’t seem like anything was missing, and it didn’t seem like there was a note of warning.

I’d really just go back and watch it. What are you here for?

“What was it?”

After checking the surroundings, I checked my body and found that my body was drenched in cold sweat and I was even feeling pain from phantom pain.

It was scary.

There have been many things since I possessed it, but this is the first time I have felt fear in this way.

What? What was it really?

You cannot fathom the opponent’s purpose.

I want to sit down and calm the pain, but I think it would be better to move.

First of all, you must have been watching me on the ＜Tenebris＞ side, so let’s see if I can guess anything.

I calmed down and stood in front of the door. There was no sign that the door was forced open. No, there was no sign that the door had been opened in the first place.

At least the opponent didn’t come in through the door. Then the only place to come in is through the window.

“… … There is none.”

But so are windows.

As there are many people who usually target me, I make sure to lock down the door.

perfect closet.

“Whoa… … .”

I guess I’ll have to step out now. He calms his trembling limbs due to phantom pain and opens the door pretending to be fine.

[Contemplation – Activate]

And as soon as you open the door, activate [Contemplation] to look around.

8 people. It’s a bit much today, but it’s not that big of a difference from usual.

I don’t know if any of these people were checking me out last night, but there’s nothing wrong with checking.

“Look at my face for a second.”

I glanced at it once with the eyes through [Contemplation], and an immediate reaction came.

Some have tried to leave, while others are hesitant to keep their distance. Well, always.

If I try to approach them directly, most of them run away. The guys who ran away are in the middle of nowhere anyway.

The ones who didn’t run away were probably belonging to the country, those with confidence, and ＜Tenebris＞.

“Come out because you’re talking about it.”

It is impossible to bring them all together.

It is scraped and swollen. So, I sing ＜Tenebris＞, which has the most favorable relationship with me.

They’ll be aware of each other anyway, so there’s nothing to shy away from.

I wouldn’t mind getting caught. In this narrow and closed place, even if you cheat on each other’s identity, you will be caught quickly.

It wouldn’t matter if you just hid the conversation well.

“What? It’s embarrassing to call out in such a crowded place~”

A brown-haired girl with eyes like a bird of prey appeared in the middle of the forest scratching her head.

[SR Staring Owl]

Ulla Stillena.

“… … is it you again? Ulla Stillena.”

“hi! Prince of Oz. Did you know too? What an insight.”

“Why are you here?”

“Lucia is off work today. It was a long mission, so he must be tired.”

“I didn’t ask for that.”

This guy, I remember, must have been in charge of Alexios.

Of course, there are many things to do when you become an elite agent of ＜Tenebris＞.

That is, there is no 24-hour surveillance. Normally, the lower end agents take turns monitoring.

However, each of them has a person in charge.

If so, you are bound to be in a place not too far from the target you are supposed to monitor.

Then, who is the target in front of you? She must have been an elite agent in charge of Alexios.

Then, one conclusion.

“Has Alexios’ bastard returned to Schientia or died?”

That idiot died after coming into contact with ＜Parade＞.

We lost a valuable talent.

“No, that’s not it. … … Isn’t that a little too bold? But if it’s a family, why don’t you pay a little more attention?”

“What is family? Rather, what are you going to do with a guy who died doing his own thing? I’m dry. stupid guy.”

“No, you’re not dead? What kind of son are you talking about, like a disingenuous old man sent to war?”

“It doesn’t matter anyway.”

What would happen if you were alive?

Then why is she here? If he’s alive, there’s no reason for him to be here.

“Then what are you doing here, leaving Alexios alone? Oh, is he back already?”

“… … Not even that.”

“then?”

Ula hesitated as if she was hesitant to speak, then sighed as if she had made up her mind.

“I missed it.”

“Were those eyes decorative?”

“… … I didn’t want to say that Why is everyone talking like that? More than that, the Prince of Oz doesn’t even purify. It’s straightforward.”

“Well… … . Yes, it was lack of consideration. Are those eyes glass artefacts?”

“What kind of consideration do you think was lacking?”

“Polite word.”

“… … I have no idea why you are popular.”

If there’s a reason I’m popular, it’s my face. That’s it.

Is it true that I’m more popular than that?

“Hmm, hmm… … . Alexios That idiot went into the goblin forest without a guide.”

“Then you are dead.”

“Because he’s not dead!”

＜Goblin Forest＞ is dangerous.

Even the goblins that live there are said to be strong, but the space itself is a problem.

Since it is a place full of spirits, humans will get lost if they set foot without a guide.

Sometimes goblins send out people they like, but who really likes a guy who behaves like an idiot?

“This is my guess, but… … .”

“Stop talking about Alexios. I’m not curious, and it’s not fun.”

“… … It was you, the Prince of Oz, who brought up this topic first!”

Alexios is just fine. I said I’m alive, so I’m going to do well. It’s not a kid.

When I blatantly showed my disinterest, Ulla, who had been protesting against me, immediately shrugged her shoulders and said,

“therefore? What is the dragon? What else is there besides Alexios?”

He must have wanted to talk about this guy Alexios.

Do you like that mannani?

“… … Maybe you want to meet the princess? If you’re willing to do that, I can put in a comms right now.”

“You’re just saying something unpleasant.”

I don’t even want to hear about that potential villain. It seems that the freshness of the morning will change into a soggy mood just by listening to it.

“Has anyone entered my residence in the middle of the night?”

“Can’t you? I didn’t see it either, and I don’t think anyone would do such a reckless thing under such a high number of watchers.”

“… … At least you didn’t find it.”

“Are you saying someone came in?”

With a silent nod, Ula began to stare at the cabin.

Through her sunglasses, her eyes held a strange light.

Corresponding to her active skill, [Find Weakness].

In the game, it was simply a skill to catch the opponent’s weakness, but it probably isn’t the only one.

I’m going to look for any suspicious signs around the cabin.

“… … There really are footprints other than the Prince of Oz.”

“Did you fall asleep watching?”

Are you not doing the right thing?

What are you doing all night without even checking for suspicious people entering and leaving my house?

“Can that be? I am an elite trained agent. It’s just that your opponent is a monster. If it wasn’t for my eyes, I wouldn’t have been able to find this trace.”

“Anyway, it is unmistakable that you neglected your vigilance. Wouldn’t it be nice to be like that normally?”

“It’s easy to say, do you know how hard it is to maintain this?”

“You should have practiced.”

“I am very annoyed because I am hearing this from a genius like you. I don’t know why Lucia likes you. Is it a face?”

“… … He doesn’t really like me either.”

More than that, you think your face is fine too. The confidence I lost recently seems to be recovering to some extent.

“Um… … . by the way. Prince of Oz. There is something a little strange about it.”

“In the first place, if a guy who enters someone else’s house on his own in the middle of the night isn’t a strange guy, what is it?”

You have to experience this to know. how scared it was… … .

“No, that is, but the footprints. It’s not a door or a window, it’s cut off from the wall?”

“What do you mean?”

“Seeing that there are no signs of anyone entering or exiting the door or window, does that mean they entered through the wall?”

“… … .”

Is it possible to do that without any damage? So why is there a lock in this damn world?

“that’s interesting. It’s my first time seeing it too. Ah, but wouldn’t Lucia be able to sneak in?”

[Schrödinger’s Cat]

Would it be possible if it was Lucia’s special move to become temporarily invincible?

It’s not an ability to block attacks, it’s a skill that allows everything to pass through when the substance disappears. But I don’t know if it can go over a structure like a wall.

“… … No, it’s not Lucia though. Because there is no reason for that.”

“Well? Because it can be done for any reason. Coincidentally, Lucia was off duty yesterday.”

Looking at Ulla’s smirk, it’s clear what she’s thinking. Even though [Contemplation] is activated, he is fearless.

Last time I was shaking, so maybe I’m better at adapting than Lucia?

“Still not. The voice wasn’t Lucia.”

“voice?”

“Uh, it was the voice of a young woman.”

“… … Shouldn’t I have told you first if there was such information? What did she say?”

“I said, ‘You must be very tired.’ When I woke up in the middle of the night, he was looking down at me.”

“that’s… … . I must have been very scared.”

I know yeah.

Did you get cold sweats all over your body?

“Aren’t you a stalker?”

“… … I think being an assassin would be more comfortable.”

A stalker with such incredible abilities… … . Just imagining it is terrifying.

It was the moment when I was stroking my arm with a chill at that thought.

“… … ah!”

“Did you remember anything?”

“Coming to think of it, I think at least one person I know fits that information.”

“who?”

Ula scratched her cheek and said in a somewhat insecure manner.

And that person… … .

“student president.”

He was someone I couldn’t even have expected. Why the hell??

“You didn’t have any contact with me?”

“Since you must have been so busy because of the accident, could it be that one-sided hatred has accumulated?”

“… … Having said that, I have nothing more to say.”

Isn’t that the perfect reason to find no gaps?