"Nighttime brings out the demons... so we'd better camp out until we get to him.

　I said to Shea and Yulin.
　If we stay in town, there's a risk that the demons he's summoned will attack the town.

Don't worry. I'll stay with you, so you won't be in danger, Yurin.

　Shea squeezed Yulin's hand.

"With my skills, I can kill all enemies within ten meters. You won't need Shea's help at all.
"I'm not worried about enemy attacks, but ......

　Shea glances at me.
　I don't know why she's staring at me.

You're a man, Chrome.
...... You're not going to tell me that I'm going to do something bad to Yuling, are you?
I mean, she's pretty cute, isn't she, Yuling?
No, no, I'm much prettier than ...... Shea.
I'm pretty. Be confident, Yurin. Your maid outfit suits you well.
Oh, this outfit is my hobby. ...... Hehe.

　Yulin smiles shyly.

But since you are such a cute girl, you can't overlook the risk of being exposed to the desires of many men.

　Shea's face suddenly turns serious.

"May I?　My sister always said that. My sister always said that all men are animals and all men are s*xual deviants. You have to be careful, Yurin.
"All men are animals ...... and all men are s*xual deviants .......

　Yulin repeated Shea's words.
　I think that's a biased view of men, but...

So you're saying that Chrome wanted my body ......?

　Yulin looked at me with a shocked look.

I'm not sure. The conversation is going in a strange direction.

　I'm out of sorts.



　The night was getting darker.

　The three of us were sleeping side by side.
　I was in the middle, Shea on my right, and Yurin on my left.

"What's wrong, can't you sleep?

　I asked Yurin in a whisper.

　Shea, by the way, was sleeping quietly.
　By the sound of it, it seems that Yulin is still awake.
　He must be too upset to sleep.

"Well, I've spent the last few days since I escaped from the ...... research center terrified of demons.

　Yulin also replied in a whisper.

"Don't worry, I'll be by your side. Any demon will die before it gets close.

　I reply.

"As long as you're with me, you're safe.
"...... Are you going to defeat Valerie, Mr. Chrom?

　Ulin raises his head.
　I can feel him staring at me in the dark.

You have a grudge against him. But he's my target for revenge. I'm sorry, but I'm not gonna give it up.
"No, no, I'm not. I'm not thinking of revenge.

　Ulin seems to shake his head.

Did Valerie experiment on you, Chrom?
"Something like that. It almost killed me and I lost all my magic.

　I explained.

　The purpose of that spell was to strengthen the hero Juno.
　But I guess it was also an experiment for Valerie.

My skills are a byproduct of that.
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to pry. ......
No, no, no. Anyway, from now on, you sleep easy. I don't know if I can break the spell on your body, but it's possible. Go to him and find out what he can do.
"Thank you, ....... Thank you for being so kind.

　Ulin seemed to be smiling.

"I'm... kind?

　No, I'm only thinking about revenge now.
　The reason why I helped Yurin was because I felt that I couldn't overlook a person who was being attacked, but I also took advantage of the fact that I could ask him to show me around the lab.

　That's the way it should be.

I'm .......

　As I mumbled, I could hear him sleeping.

　This time, Ulin seemed to have fallen asleep.
　He must have been exhausted.


　It was a quick sleep.

　...... I'm going to sleep for a while too.

　I'm going to get revenge on Valerie... and I'm going to find the energy to do it.



　I woke up at dawn.

　The sky is still dark.
　It's almost sunrise.

"...... Mr. Chromium.

　It seems that Shea was already awake.
　Ulin was still asleep.

What is it?
I need to talk to you.

　And Shea.

"I don't want to be too far away from you, Yurin, but just a little while longer.
Yeah.

　We moved a few meters away from Yulin.

"Ugh. ......

　I almost lost my balance and fell down.
　My legs are more fatigued than I thought they would be from the journey.

"Chrome-sama.

　Shea supports me from the side.
　We embrace.

　Her face was so close to mine.

"I'm sorry, too, .......

　Shea blushed.
　For some reason, she didn't move away from me, but stayed in the hug.

"I'm sorry. I guess I was more tired than I thought.
"No, Chrome-sama's body is weak, and if I could support him I would.

　Shea stares at me.
　Her cheeks are still flushed.

"So, what's the story?

　I cut to the chase.

...... Well, I didn't notice it last night, but this morning I had a thought: ......

　Shea glanced at the sleeping Yurin a few meters away and clammed up.

"Could it be a trap?

　I asked.
　I'm not sure.

Shea nodded and said, "Yurin doesn't look like a bad girl. But isn't it possible that Valerie is using her to set some kind of trap ...... that she herself is unaware of?

　Valerie's character makes it likely.
　But that's only if he's aware of me.

"It was Valerie who cast the spell on Master Chrom. Maybe she knows that Crom is still alive and has the power of the Darkness in her hands?
"It's not impossible.

　I nodded.

"Besides, I've already taken my revenge on Riot and Irina. It's not surprising that they have some idea of my survival and skills.

　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it'll help.

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's worth it.

　And Shea.

The [Fixed Damage] skill has an interval of three seconds. If there is an opponent that you can't kill, I'll do my best to protect you.
I'll do my best to protect you." "......

　There is no such thing as an enemy that can deal 9999 damage and not die instantly.
　But it's not absolute.

　It was reassuring to have Shea, a knight with excellent white knight skills, by my side.

"Of course. I'm your [subordinate]. I'm Chrome-sama's... knight.

　Shea declared.
　Her bosom suddenly emitted a dazzling light.

"This is...

　This is..." She opened the chest of her dress as if in surprise.

　In the unexpectedly rich cleavage of her breasts, a pattern shining in black and purple emerges.

　I'm not sure what to do.
It's a sign of a [subordinate].

　The crest is changing from black and purple to crimson.