Iris was being led by Nowe to a deserted alleyway.
　She no longer had to worry about the people around her, but she felt a little uncomfortable here.
　But in order for Nowe to perform accurate divination, he needed tools.
　It was said that Nowe does a lot of divination around here.

(......, but I'm crazy enough to ask him to tell me what's going on with the doctor.)

　I sigh at the fact that I have come this far.
　What Iris is trying to get a reading on right now is her relationship with Arutha.
　She knows that Alta is hiding something from Iris.
　I don't intend to find out about that "secret" through fortune-telling, nor do I expect to.

(I just thought it would be nice to do this once in a while. That's right ......, we need to have a quick chat and get back soon.)

　I also promised to go buy Aria a drink - I couldn't take too long.

Where are we going?
"Uh-huh, almost there.

　Nowe answered Iris' question without looking back.
　After a short walk, they finally saw a small fortune-telling store.

"Come on.

　At the urging of Nowe, Iris sat down in front of him.
　As is typical for a fortune telling store, crystals and cards come into view.
　Iris herself is not an expert in fortune telling, but she knows what they do.
　For example, a palm reading is a simple and common practice.

"Well, I'd like to start telling fortunes. ...... May I have your name, please?
"...... Iris Reinfell.
"Iris, right. So tell me about your girlfriend.
And that's why I'm not ...... your girlfriend.
Uh-huh. What's your relationship with this person?
"Relationship ......?

　When Nowe asked, Iris pondered a bit. You can find a lot of people who are looking for the best way to get the most out of their life.
　But what is more important to Iris is the fact that

"Master and apprentice of the sword," he said.

　That was the relationship.
　He is the one who teaches Iris the sword and leads her to greater heights. If it weren't for him, Iris wouldn't be here today.
　This is partly because he protected me, but also because I feel that I have gained experience as a ...... swordsman.
　You will find a lot of things that you can do to make your life easier.

Master and disciple: ...... I see. So, shall I tell you your compatibility with this person?
"Compatibility?
Yes. Although it is necessary to look at the palms of both of you, it is possible to divine from your physical characteristics. What kind of person is your master?
"Well, he's shorter than me, has dark hair and a slightly girlish face. ...... Is that information correct?

　I've been trying to list a lot of things, but I suddenly became uneasy and asked Iris.
　I was talking about Alta's appearance, but I felt strangely embarrassed. It was somewhat embarrassing for Iris to say that she felt that way.
　Nowe nodded with a smirk on his face.

"Yeah, that's fine. I've got it pretty much confirmed now.
"Oh my god!

　Iris immediately noticed the change.
　Nowe's expression had not changed. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　I've had this feeling a few times before - it's a killer.

It's a little late for that, isn't it?

　A blade is thrust at Iris' throat.
　Iris stopped moving. The blade is coming from under the table.

"...... Who are you, dear?
It's true that I'm a fortune teller. But I'm not Nowe Racine. You didn't know that, so naturally you're from the outside. It was hard to get in touch with you with all those knights, but ...... your answer convinced me. You are the Princess of the Sword that Alta Schweizer is guarding, right?
"What?

　I'm not sure what to say.
　The woman in front of her is not Nowe Leshin, but someone else. And the woman who calls herself Nowe is talking as if she is trying to find out about Arta and Iris.

"...... What do you want from me?
I'm not here for you. But I want to use you to lure Alta Schweizer to me.
You want Dr. Schweizer to go to ......?
Yes, so that I can kill him without anyone getting in my way. So, if I send your body parts to ...... Alta Schweiz, will she follow?

　The tip of the blade drifted downward as it stroked Iris' skin.
The tip of the blade drifts downward as it caresses Iris's skin, lightly cutting the swimsuit at her chest, revealing her bosom.
　--The woman's purpose is to impersonate a fortune teller named Nowe and summon Arutha.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. 　

I'm sorry, but that's not going to bring the doctor.
I'm sure you're not the only one. You're a schoolteacher, a child teacher and an escort for the Princess of the Sword,......, and the information I have is very limited,......, but if your name is Iris and you're talking about the Boy with the Kuro Hair, I'm pretty sure you're talking about Alta Schweizer. But if your name is Iris and you're talking about "the boy with the black hair," then I know you're talking about Alta Schweizer. Wouldn't a knight who protects you really come to your aid in your time of need?



　The woman seems to be well aware of Alta's features. I don't know who you are," Iris replies, glaring at the woman.

Yes, I can at least protect ...... myself!
I can protect myself!

　At the same time, Iris kicks up the table and jumps backwards. With a thunk, the woman sliced through the table. A slight pain runs down Iris's leg.

(......, I've been cut. But it's not a deep cut.)

　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea. I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.
　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.
　With a crispy sound, Iris pointed the tip of the blade at the woman.

I don't know who you are, but at least I know you're after me. So I'm going to have to restrain you.
You talk like a knight, don't you?　I like bossy girls. ...... They make me want to give in.

　In contrast to her earlier language, the woman revealed her full face with a seductive smile and a licking motion. --I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea.

The woman's knee had just struck Iris in the throat.
I'm not sure what to say. It's not too late to start.　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.
"Swordsmen," ......?

　Iris's grip on the purple light grew stronger. The sudden attack was from an organization with which he had a history.