If you're with Julia-kun it's going to be okay.


　Belle watched from a distance as Julia and Liane conversed with each other. Originally, Belle was a member of Liane's entourage. But currently, that duty did not particularly exist. Belle has to fight on the front lines at Belle, and Riane has to command operations in the rear at Riane. And already........Riane has awakened as a saint. Belle had been by her side for a long time, perhaps as a child, but maybe she didn't need her anymore...she was beginning to think so.


　And then her eyes met slightly with Julia's. Even though they were quite far apart, Yulia realized that someone was watching her. At the same time, she thought. He would be able to leave Liane in charge. Originally, Belle had become her confidant because of his fighting ability.



'Hey, Belle. It's about time for me to take over...


　It was Gil who came to me when I was stunned. He had just taken a nap and had come here to switch places with Belle. Currently, they had built a base of operations and the antimages were in the process of resting in a simple tent. There is a faint light around them, slightly illuminating Belle's face. Seeing that expression, Gil felt a pang.


''What is it?　Are you lonely?
"...Do you miss me?　That's why... or maybe it is...
That's weird. You're very straightforward.
I'm always so straightforward, you know?
I'm sorry. So, what's up? Don't stare at those two so thoughtfully.


　Gil also perceived that Yulia and Riane were having a pleasant conversation together. Riane's side was completely oblivious, but Yulia's side immediately noticed her gaze and lightly bowed her head towards Gil.


''I........may have already done my part.......''
Is this the princess's good luck charm?
'I'm not a good luck charm, but... to put it simply, yes...'
You're just like your parents.
'Gil is ... what's going on?
In my case, the older one died before that happened. The younger daughter, well she was a disobedient person. After all, people only follow what they decide for themselves. It's useless for parents to tell them what to do or how to do it. That's why I respected his will........
Surprisingly decent.
What do you mean "unexpected"? But, well, maybe it's time you did too.
But if you don't need me for that happiness, then I'm going to step aside quietly...
Huh ... you're an idiot.
?
The princess means a lot to you, but I'm sure they do too.
...the same?
'I've been around long enough to know that Princess Liane trusts and respects you more than anyone else. Haven't you noticed?
...Is that so?
Huh ... that's a serious problem, man. Anyway, just because we started the operation and we're separated doesn't mean we don't need you.
...is that how it works?
Well, there's that.
I see ... that was instructive.
So you get some rest.
Okay.


　With that, Belle leaves the scene. When I glanced behind me, I saw Liane smiling happily again. That expression I've seen many times. Normally she doesn't smile much because she's uptight about many things, but she often smiles in front of someone she trusts.

　Belle has also seen that smile since she was a child. Then she remembers. How she met Riane and how she got to this point in her life.


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Me?
Yeah. I'll leave you to it. No more missions at Dusk for a while.
But.....
This is an absolute. It will not be overturned.
Yes, sir.


　He closes the door a little too roughly in frustration. And just like that, Belle walks on.

　Bertina Wright; 24 years old.

　Just a few days ago she became a special class anti-magician, a genius. At that time, it was unheard of for a person of Belle's age to become a special class anti-magician. She was regarded as the greatest genius ever in the army. Such was Belle, but at that time, there was no doubt about her talent. It was a kind of conceit, but it was also a fact.


　The order given to Belle was to be the third princess. It was to take care of Liane, the third princess. She has the potential to become a saint who is said to have existed 150 years ago...so she was taught in secret. Only a handful of people, including royalty and the military, know of this fact. In order to protect her absolutely, she is assigned an exclusive bodyguard. So Belle was chosen based on age, strength and even gender.


　But the military brass did not take her character into account. Belle was withdrawn and even now, at the age of 24, she was not good at talking to people. Adults were still better, but most of all, she was not good with children. It boils down to not knowing what to talk about. Even if the subject was a princess who could lead to sainthood, I didn't think I could care for her in a decent way.


(Not me ... but someone more ... suitable ... for sure.)


　I swear in my mind. Why do I have to be such a good luck charm? I am a genius who became a special grade anti-magician at a young age. The place to fight is that twilight, and this is not the time to be babysitting in the warded city. The anger was evident in her attitude. The sound of kicking on the floor grew louder and louder, and although she managed to control her emotions... it was still not acceptable.


　Just a few days ago, her trusted superior officer had died. I even attended the funeral and swore an oath. I will never let your death be in vain, she said. And she was selected as a special class anti-magician for her achievements in defeating the demon at that time. Honestly, she wanted to go to the twilight and kill the demons right away.......she was driven by such feelings.


　But when she met Liane, she was going to change a lot.





''You are........who are you?''
My name is Bertina Wright. I am going to be Liane's personal bodyguard for the remainder of the evening. Please, Belle please call me Bell.
Bell?
Yes, sir.
Will Belle protect me?
Yes. Until the end of this life I will protect you....
Well it's nice to meet you, Belle.
"Yes. Lady Riane.



　That's just a decorative word. As a matter of fact, Belle wanted to leave this talisman to someone else for some random reason. It didn't have to be a special class anti-magician, or even a first class anti-magician. In the first place, there was no such thing as an existence that would harm the royal family. Demons don't enter the ward city, and the nobles can't think of doing anything to the princess, either.


(Waste of time....)


　That's all I can say. Belle thought so, but when she looked closely........she realized that Liane's appearance was outstanding. As expected of a candidate for sainthood, or should I say a candidate for sainthood, I am once again astonished at her appearance, which far exceeds that of a human being. What is most notable is the symmetry of its parts. There is always a distortion in the human body. I'm sure you've seen it all before. But even at a glance, Rihanna's figure was well-balanced and perfect.


"What is it?
No, it's not...


　I was staring at him, which made him look suspicious. But then it's convenient. Let's get them to quickly hate me and change me to another person. Even at a moment like this, there are people fighting in the twilight. There is no reason for me to stomp my feet in this place.


　Thinking this way, Riane says something unexpected.


'Waste of time, you think so, don't you?'
Eh....


　I am stunned. And then Belle found out. The harsh fate of a girl named Riane....