...... Mr. Hein. ...... Finally, I'd like to take a look outside.

　So said the girl.

　At first I couldn't believe my ears.
　It was the first thing I would not have said if I had been educated.

　But now the girl is saying it.
　Let me out of here," she said.

　In other words, there was a breakdown in education.
　This 'Rastiara' is not 'perfect'.

　I consider the cause. As a knight of the Fuzzy Yards, I was trying to protect the interests of the country on the spur of the moment.

　And I was soon able to find out the cause.
　No, I guess I knew it from the beginning.

　After all - a troubled, frightened, suffering education did not let us carry out 'perfection'.

　It was supposed to be balanced, and history and religion were to be taught as well. However, unconsciously, it was trying to get them to read an excessive amount of adventure stories and think about freedom and liberation. He even went so far as to find adventure tales (things) with strong romantic elements that girls of his age would like, and adapted and presented them to girls.

　Not only did he give them a single path to the 'Rustyara' that was created, but he also gave them a detour as 'just a girl' there.

　Unconsciously, he was giving her a choice.
　I knew that it would cause the girl to suffer - I wished she had refused the ritual of her own volition - and I had unconsciously put the cowardly idea into action.

　Thus, the dice are thrown and the girl gets the right to jump out of the basket called the cathedral.

　The guys above must have had a lot of confidence in the girl's perfection.

　There were probably many layers of mental magic layered on top of each other from the stage of creating the body, and they were also able to plant as much as they wanted in the blood formula. I know that Palinclone, who specializes in mental magic, regularly examined the girl.

　He was no longer convinced that no matter what, 'Rastiara' could not refuse the ritual here.

　-- permission from above was granted and the made 'Rustyala' flew out of the basket.

　I had hoped that the girl, Rastiara, would go out as just a girl. But in reality, it doesn't work out that way. The purpose of the girl's outing was an 'adventure'. I was just dreaming of an "adventure" like the one in the heroic tale.

　In truth, I wanted her to do something that was just girly.
　It was ideal for me to admire just a girl.
　However, the girl never left the frame of a hero or saint.

　After all, when I was about to give up, the girl was only a 'Rustyala'.
　It was at that time that I met him--

Whoever you are hiding out with, come out.

　He meets a dark-haired boy with burns, who looks like he's about to die.
　The boy replies, "I'm not a thief.

'I'm not a thief. ......'

　The boy was hiding outside of the labyrinth's 'positive path'. I was able to sense the boy's call and find him because I had staked out my wind magic.

　He was a strangely vulnerable boy.
　I thought it was a mugger, but from the way he was dressed, that seemed unlikely.
　I responded as usual, trying to get away from the boy - and

"-- You (...), that sounds interesting (・・・・・・・).

　He was interrupted by the girl's curious voice.

　In hindsight, that was the beginning.
　It was when the actors were all together.

　Never before had the girl been so interested in a member of the opposite s*x of her own age.
　Even that most powerful explorer, Glenn Walker, the girl had treated him like an ordinary person.

　Then the girl cast all the magic she could on the boy.
　She tries to leave as if nothing happened.

　But I've known her for a long time and I know it.
　The girl can't help but wonder about the boy.

　-- I thought I had an opportunity to do 'as much as I can'.

　I roll the dice again.
　Another cowardly roll of the die left to others.

　On the night I saved the boy in the labyrinth, in a room in the cathedral, I asked the girl.

'Miss, you're wondering about the boy you just saw, aren't you?'

　The girl's eyes glowed with clarity at the question.
　One day, the sparkle in her eyes that was once pure would be replaced by a glint of madness and shine. A simple reason. Years of unbalanced upbringing had probably taken a toll on the girl's personality.

'For the last time anyway. Why don't you try to get your act together with that boy?

　And hopefully the girl will find her way as 'just a girl' as well.

'But, Mr. Hein. I can't--
'Yes, ....... The young lady fell in love with that boy. Let's put it that way.
What?　Is it love?
'That way, they are less likely to complain from the Levantine precepts. It would also give me an excuse to go out.
'Well, uh, ....... Sure, there are those commandments, but ...... that?
It works.

　I don't wait for the girl's words, but I pile on layers of nonsense.

　This is a lie.
　The guys above won't agree to anything that would make 'Rustyala' leave me unattended. Therefore, I won't report them for going out because of love.

　The report to the top is: "'Rastiara' yearned for Saint Tiara's 'adventure' and finally said she wanted to explore the labyrinth. Let's push it aside by saying that he wants to get close to Saint Tiara, and that it's more difficult to persuade him than anything else, and that he wants to get permission to act freely.
　It will be difficult, but I will do all I can to make it happen.

　Anyway, I'm going to put the girl and the boy together.
　Even if it's just pretend.
　If we pretend to be in love, there's a chance that something will be added to the girl's heart.

'--Whatever it is, it's good, isn't it!　I want to be as 'adventurous' as that saintly tiara!

　After some lying persuasion, the girl replied with a dark glint in her eyes.

　That answer makes my face twitch.
　After all, the interest of the made 'Rustyala' seems to be in 'adventures' like a hero.
　I feel a little frustrated that the report is not going to be a mistake.

　--no, make it a mistake.

　The girl falls in love with the boy, so she runs out of the cathedral.
　I'll do it.

'Yes, go on an 'adventure' with that boy. It will be fun.
'Hmmm, hmmm, that's nice: ....... That's a good one.

　After that, I ran around the cathedral for a few days without sleep.

　We got permission from various parts of the country to make up a usefulness of the plan and crafted a lot of maneuvering. For some reason, it was also significant that that Palinclone had sensed this and cooperated with us.

　It was worth it, and we managed to fool the guys above us, and managed to get some free time for the girl.
　It took a few days, but it was definitely worth it.

　I enthusiastically report to the girl holed up in the cathedral.

'Miss, about that matter I mentioned before: ......
Before?　Um, are you talking about your 'adventures' with Kanami?
Yes. I put it through the top, and it went through easily. I'll be free to go for a few days or so.
What?　Yes!　Awesome, really?
'Miss, your language is not very clear.

　The girl was pleased.
　A joy worthy of her age.
　But the gloom in her eyes - only the insanity - doesn't go away.

　No, it can't be helped.
　It's not me who will make it go away. It's the boy.

'I'm sorry, Mr Hine. Oh, but!　But I knew I would only meet Kanami after I became a saint, so ......!　I'm really happy for you: ......!
'Good for you, miss. But this is top secret. I ask that you use extreme caution.
I know. So what's the name of the outing, so?
'As I said in the beginning. It all starts with the young lady falling in love with the boy Kanami and wanting to be with him. In other words, love is the name of the game. Naturally, since it's the love of the present god, there will be some unconvincing things that will get in the way. The unyielding knights of the Hoozeyers who attack, the demons of the inflexible and headstrong priests ...... but the boy Kanami fights off everything that comes at him with his brilliant sword skills. His appearance is like--
What, wait a minute. Is such a grandiose scenario really necessary?　It's not like Mr. Hein's taste is out of control or anything?
It's mandatory.

　Hearing that false name, the girl seemed to think that my creative taste was out of control. Apparently, my image is biased because of my daily creative presentation.
　But if anything, I'm fine with that misconception. I continue my story.

''Mr. Hein. Isn't there a lot of things you normally do to admire a saintly tiara and explore, or for physical training, or to deepen your worldly insights: ......?
That's not good enough.
No, no. That's definitely a hobby of Mr. Hein's: ......
This is partly an examination of the boy Kanami, the one you're going to get involved with.
Test?
'I'm sure you'll think of it this way, Miss?　He wants that boy to be there for him after he becomes a saint.

　This is my speculation.
　But you need to think about it.

'Ha, yes ....... 'Very well understood, Mr. Hein.'

　Okay.
　I clenched my fists inwardly.

'As you say, it's grandiose, but if it's a test to become a knight of the young lady, this much is necessary. It's an excuse to send a knight to train and test the boy Kanami. Well, it would also mean regular surveillance.

　And as the girl is protected by the boy, she learns to feel faint and sweet emotions at his back.

　Hmm.
　The high road and the right road.
　After all, a story should be this good.
　And for a girl who tends to dream, this level of storytelling is not enough to stimulate her. Excessive direction is just right.

'For now, let's send in a per Palinclone to gauge the boy's abilities. After that, the young lady makes contact. Then, let the boy dismiss the numerous knights. Of course, I will select knights who can help the boy defeat them.

　I finished my explanation, but the girl didn't seem convinced.
　After all, is there too much waste in the production ......?

'I have no choice ....... But after we make contact, I'll do what I want to do. I'm not confident in my ability to act in love, and I think Kanami should know the story as well as I do.

　The girl reluctantly agrees.
　It's worth being made, and the girl probably doesn't mind this kind of heroic story.

　However, she also tells the boy what's going on or .......
　If truth be told, I wanted the boy to protect the beautiful girl who appeared out of nowhere to have a fondness for him, but ....... It can't be helped. Let's take the smoothness of the proceedings rather than the direction.

　Some stories turn into real feelings as they play off each other.

'All right. I guess that's where it falls down. Then let's send a Palinclone to-day. Besides being a bored man, that guy has a good eye.
I understand.

　I gloat that my plan is going to work and explain to my collaborator, Palinclone, that I'm going to make it work.
　Palinclone agrees with me in two words, and that night we start tracking the boy.

　--and the night is over.

　The next day I am astonished by Palinclone's report the next day.

'--Ha, what?　Is the boy Kanami comparable to the Seven Knights of Heaven (Celestial Knights)?
Yeah, from what I've seen, that's for sure. Well, he was a funny guy, personally, too.
'Well, wait. He was just a boy who was about to die in the first level of the labyrinth until just the other day, right?　That's up to the 'Celestial Knights' level in just a few days?
'From what I've gathered, that's for sure. There's no doubt that that brother was severely burned a few days ago on the first level and escaped with his life. However, in just a few days, he's trudged through the 10th level of the labyrinth, and it's only a matter of time before he gets to the 20th level. That brother is too abnormal (・・・・・・).
Too crazy?　What does that mean?
'I don't want to tell you because from here on out it's all about fun for me. I'm just me, and I'm thinking of fun things to do with that brother. ...... Well, if you'll let me tell you a little bit, there's even a suspicion in Christ Eurasia that he defeated that 20-layered guardian (Guardian) Tida. Oh, Christ is a pseudonym for your brother Kanami.

　I couldn't keep my open mouth shut.

　That Tida is a monster that even the strongest explorer, Glen Walker and his team, couldn't take on. Beating it would make you a national hero.

''The Guardian of the Labyrinth (Guardian) at ......?''
Yeah, I got the information from the Vulture's guild. And without my permission, I checked the "magic stone line" and backed it up. I'm sure of it.
''You also took the liberty of using the 'magic stone line' (line) ....... Your skills should get a banned magic designation as soon as possible: ......
I just backed him up. It was Walt's handmaiden that got the job done.
'Okay, ......, we need to change the plan anyway: ......'
Heh. After all this, you're still pushing that boy?
Listen to me. It's getting better.

　I don't hide the fact that it is expedient to tell Palinkron. When he hears this, he whistles and says he will help me change my plans.

　Perhaps Palinkron has not disclosed all of the boy's information.
　But that's okay. No matter what the backstory is, if the boy is a hero, I will only elevate the plan to the highest level.

　--I will change the plan in one night and set out to tell the girl about it.

　I find the young lady teasing Serah Raydiant of the Seven Celestial Knights and I begin to explain my plan.
　By the way, I made Sera leave her seat. She is biased in her s*xuality, so I refrain from letting her participate in the plan. And also because I'm simply not good at it.

　I explain the changed scenario to the girl - gradually the girl's face lights up and she nods.

'I knew it was going to be ......!　That's the quintessential Kanami: ......!

　The girl seemed to anticipate the boy's rapid growth. She must have been able to anticipate it because she has the 'Pseudo-God's Eye'.

''Therefore, the knights who will be attacked will be the 'Seven Celestial Knights' of Heaven. Since there aren't enough of them, I'll have to join them as well.
''Yes. However, I don't know if 'Celestial Knights' would be an opponent for you, though.
'Well, it's a sideshow. The point is, you just have to be in the game.
'Hmph. I'm looking forward to it.

　Okay, we're set.
　It's going to be a terrible farce, but we'll have to do it.

'By the way, the only people who know that your daughter's love is nominal are me and Palinkron. And only the people above us. Other than that, I don't know of any other knights.
Is that all?　That's something most people don't know about.
The fewer people who know the truth, the better.

　Now it's time to maneuver to make sure that the guys above don't get the word about this love affair.
　This in itself wouldn't be much of a problem. There aren't many of them coming to the Allied countries, and most of them aren't interested in the field. They are the ones who get things done from the table.

　In fact, if they knew what I was doing, they might just end up snickering at me. That's how farcical what I'm doing is.

'Well, then, Mr. Hein. Off you go.
'Oh, if I show up, you'll have to act for me, won't you? I'll act as if the boy Kanami is your lady's thought.
...... Mr. Hein. I really like it, that kind of thing. Someone from The Seven Horsemen of Heaven (Celestial Knights), or rather, you're all ready to come. And your addiction to theatre is troubling.
'Yes, of course I'll go. I'm curious about him, too.

　The girl left the cathedral in dismay and headed down to the boy.

　--The plan begins.

　The changed plan is simple.
　Let the boy Kanami sway the girl's - the girl's emotions as 'just a girl' everywhere. And then they will both nurture their happiness, not for a moment, but until death do us part.

　I'll report to the top that I found a guy during my adventure and eloped with him.
　With a hero of his caliber, I'm sure they'll live happily ever after, no matter the assassins of the Hoosiers. I hope you will spend your leisure time with him, like the epilogue to a love story.

　That's the "kindest" and "best I can do" I can do right now.

　--And so I waited for the time to pass with high hopes.

　First, as planned, Sera went out of control.
　But the timing was just a little too fast and I was in a hurry. That woman's loyalty - or rather, her ulterior motives - always amazed me.
　However, generally speaking, she seemed to calm down as per the scenario.

　After fighting off Sera, the girl made contact with the boy.
　After confirming that the two of them had become friends, it was my turn.

　I took Mr. Hopes with me to see how he was doing. Because I knew that if Mr. Hopes was not suited for a one-on-one duel, he would not win.

　And then, in the guise of the "Celestial Knights" who knew nothing about it, I would perform a play with the girl. After all, she is my best student. She knows how to tell a story. We played with words in an exaggerated and meaningful way. I'm sorry to say that many of the lines were a bit too expository. I'll fix that before my next creative play.

　While the girl and I were playing around, the boy said a line I hadn't expected to hear, and it left an impression on me.

'--I'll be the first to tell you. For me, it doesn't matter whether or not I have a crush on Rastiara. But Rastiara is my friend, so I want to make her dreams come true. --that's all.

　So he said.
　He didn't even show it, but he said it in a matter-of-fact way, a line that was superlative for me.

　I stared at it, stunned.
　Mr. Hopes seemed embarrassed and teased me for saying it.

　Oh, Mr. Hopes doesn't understand .......
　You don't understand anything.
　That's about as good as it gets.
　It's a good thing.

　--You can't get away from it.

　You can feel that your altruism has reached its peak here. But he's the only one, so it's no use.
　I have been held down by fate to this day to meet the right man - I like the boy Christ so much that it is not an exaggeration to say that I like him.

　That boy can protect a girl for the rest of her life.
　It's not a matter of competence, it's a matter of humanity walking the story.
　The boy can do what I can't.
　That was the moment I was convinced of that.

　I left the labyrinth with a discarded line and told it to Palinkron with glee.

'--Haha!　You're that involved!　When you're happy, I'm happy, too.
'I had never been a devious person, but I guess I was more talented than I thought I was. I'm beginning to understand why the villains of the story seem to enjoy doing their evil deeds so much.
Now, all we need to do is to get them to move forward with their relationship: ......
'Mmm, Christ, did you make such a passionate confession?　Do you need more leverage than this?
'No, you might be relieved that you're an opportunistic believer with a theatrical rage, but I'm not. I think I understand my brother in Christ better than you do. Nobody's ever been so weak-willed, have they?　Reality is tougher than the theater.

　I thought that in a few more moments they would realize how important they were to each other and the story would go on like a love story. But Palinclone seemed to disagree with me.

'You say things that make me uneasy,'
Let's check it out. We're going to take over the Magical Line now.

　Palinclone mediates through the Cathedral's "Magic Stone Line" (line) and picks up video information on the girl and boy.

　Apparently, the two of them are now taking part in a festival with the slave as an example.
　The girl is excitedly playing around at the festival for the first time in her life. And the boy, unused to the festival, is playing around as well.

'Miss ......'

　This might be the first time I've seen a girl enjoying herself so much.

　However, she looks more like a kindred spirit friend than a man and a woman.
　The boy doesn't seem to be aware of the girl as the opposite s*x. I'm beginning to understand what Palinclone is trying to say.

'd*mn it ......!　Indeed, it's more like a brother and sister than a man and a woman: ......
'Right?　I don't look like I'm going to fall in love with my brother in Christ, man. Well, I'm sure the Lord has a lot of reservations about it.
'But!　Um, how could a boy not feel anything as a member of the opposite s*x to a young lady who is arguably the most beautiful woman in the world ......!
...... Huh. You're just as much a part of Sera's group as she is, for what it's worth.
Hey, you're not with Sera!

　I'm indignant at the enormously disappointing assessment.
　Then, as I'm talking to Palinkron, a new person joins them.

'Nah ......!　That's a guardian (guardian) cooperating with the Allies, Arti of the Vault: ......!
Oh. You know it well. I'm sure not many people know you: ....... Surely you're Miss Alty.
Palinkron. If you know Vart, please make him leave now.
No, no, no, it was an accident. Don't blame me. I wouldn't have messed with him anyway. On the contrary, he's the kind of guy who lights up when he's in love.　Miss.

　The appearance of Arti, the Valt executive, was unexpected, but the guardian (Guardian) certainly didn't do anything extra. On the contrary, he talked a lot with the third slave, the slave, and did not try to interrupt the boys and girls.

　Immediately, Arti took the slave away and left the boy and girl alone with him.
　There's no complaint from me when they stand around so perfectly like this.

'I did it ......!　Thanks to the guardian (Guardian), we are alone: ......!

　Even more conveniently, they begin to talk more about the Nativity. If this continues, the girl's secret will be revealed and the boy will not be able to stay put.

　--But (...)

　The girl wasn't going to tell him the whole story about herself.
　He only explains as much as he doesn't want to worry the boy.
　He doesn't even try to confide in me about the date of his life, even though he has only a few more days to go.

Why ......!

　This would make the Nativity pass before the boy knew anything about it.

　At the end of the day, the girl starts trying to listen to the boy instead of herself.
　The girl's face lit up and she begged the boy to talk to her.

'--Hmm, there is no magic itself?　Christ's place.
Yeah, no magic and no monsters.
'Wow!　I, on the other hand, would love to hear that side of the story!
Well, I was hoping you could teach me about magic and--
That story sounds more interesting!

　I kept quiet about myself and only listened to the boy.
　I couldn't understand the girl who was doing the leisurely thing.

'What on earth is the young lady ......?'
'Haha, I'm not going to tell you. Hmm, aren't you supposed to tell me the day before or so?
'Yes, that's right. The day before ....... It's only dramatic if you say it the day before. You're trying to be dramatic. d*mn, my education is working in the wrong direction.
Yeah, just take your time.

　However, it wasn't long before my hopes were shattered.
　When I found out that the two of them were acting within the reach of the "Magic Stone Line" of the "Orthodoxy" and was gathering information, the guardian (guardian) said something outrageous.

　--"Because, of course, Maria is in love with you.

　I hear that and I swear and get rough.

'Well, wait, ......!　How dare you!　Oh, my God, what have you done to me!　Guardian!
Heh. ......
"Palinkulon, don't look at me, I'm going to use the 'magic line' and see what I can do...
'That's a tough one. It's true that I know Miss Arti and I are acquainted, but we can't interfere with this. That's the kind of agreement Miss Alty has with Valt.

　Palinclone was not going to budge from his concern for international issues.

　But if he didn't, the boy would begin to care about the slaves.
　If that happens, the relationship between the boy and the girl, which has been built up until now, will be--.

'--hmmm. So what does Christ think of Mary, after all?

　The girl took advantage of Arti's statement.
　Without interrupting her, she spun the words without surprise - as if she was enjoying herself, as if she was happy, as if that was what she should be doing.

　I was astonished.

'Oh, oh (...) ......'

　To my dismay, a fact that I didn't want to admit came to mind.

　That is to say--.
　The girl was trying to get the boy and the slave to bond together - that was it.
　That's why she didn't say anything about her situation (or things). She must think that she, who is undergoing that ritual, is not qualified to be tied to the boy.

　You can hear the whole plan going awry.

　And then the reality of the ritual that I had previously turned away from, hits me.

'Ahhhh ......, haha, haha ......!

　A dark malice presses down on my back, and my breathing becomes thin.

　The plan has failed.
　I can see it, undeniably.
　The girl herself tells you that.
　In the end, this travesty was useless.

'Haha. Ha, ha, ha, ha ha ......

　I mock myself and hold my wobbly head down with one hand.

　It's all happening in the palm of their hands, above them.
　The girl is absolutely tuned to receive the ritual ...... that's why they let me swim without any worries.

　They know the direction in which the piece called Helvirshine can move, and the piece called Rustyala has been placed in a place where it can never be taken.

　The piece, a girl, has been ...... ever since she was born.　
　It has been placed ...... in a place where my eyes can reach it but my hands cannot reach it.

　With a thirsty laugh, I felt like my eyes were going dark.

　As I was devastated that there was no hope in the beginning, Palinclone commented ruefully.

'I'm sorry, Hein. It doesn't seem to be going according to plan. It appears that the Lord himself has no intention of doing so.

　I can't reach it.
　I can't reach it.
　I can't reach it.

　It's always out of reach.

　That's what's so frustrating about it.
　To the enemy. To the situation. Most of all, at my own stupidity. I'm angry.

　I can't help but feel frustrated that I've come this far and I'm still a coward, still relying on others. I'm shameful that I can't remove any of my fetters.

　That's why this arrangement was made.
　I suppose it was the choice of an educator.
　It's a mocking arrangement.

　d*mn .......
　d*mn .......

'Ha, so much for what we can do ....... Maybe it was reckless to make the Lord fall in love with you in the first place. If only we had taken a different approach and made him refuse the ritual .......

　Was Palinclone right about my naive plan to rely on opportunism?
　Would the outcome have been different if the plan had been more elaborate?
　I thought it was a plan to take advantage of the girl's interest, but was it a terrible mistake?

　My fault: ......?
　Because of me, the girl is ...... again!

'--Ah (...). But it's a little sad that I won't be able to see that Lord's smile. Is it because of the compassion I've raised him from birth until today?

　That's right.
　If this continues, the girl will never smile again.
　No, I'm not talking about that.
　She'll disappear - she'll die!　I'm going to die!

'How can you be deceived from birth to this day and then disappear without even a small amount of happiness: ....... It's heartbreaking, even for the sake of the country. Hey, Hein.

　For your country?
　Will the girl die for her country: ......?

　That's what it's for!
　No!　No!　You can't be--!

"-- I won't allow that (・・・・・), I won't allow that (・・・・・・)

　The words spilled out naturally.

　The one thing I had decided to never say until I was dead was finally out of my mouth.
　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one. I'm sure you'll be happy to know that the hoops that have been tightening for so long have come off.

I'm sure you'll be able to find it. You're not going to forgive me?　What will you do if you don't allow it?

　Palinkron asks me in a voice that seems to reverberate around the room.
　I finally notice the discomfort in his questioning expression.

　My innate talent in combat made me notice it.
　An uncomfortable feeling of magic inside my body that clings faintly to me.

'...... palinclone. Did you cast a spell on me?
Yeah, I tried.

　Palinclone replied without any ill will.

　He looks me straight in the eye, facing me defenselessly, within arm's reach of my sword, and confesses that he has betrayed my trust in him.

　Palinkron knows that I will no longer be angry about it.
　I take a breath and return the words.

'Thank you ...... for that. Thanks to your magic, I can finally put it into words.
No, that's okay. It's all for my purposes.

　Palinclone is unabashedly self-centered.

'Since when?'
'It's been quite a while. It's a time-consuming and fuel-inefficient 'curse'. But even though it's called a 'curse', it's not bad magic. It will increase Hein's power and blow away his hesitation. You'll need it for the upcoming battle, right?
'Yes, you're right ....... So, ......, are you leaving us now ......?

　This secret meeting turned out to be the last one.

　That secretive Palinkron used his own secret magic, but most of all, I can hear the sound of wheels turning. I can hear the sound of a wheel that will never stop.

　-- from now on, Hein Helvirshine will roll down like a wheel.

　I anticipate that fate and at the same time understand that this was the purpose of the Palinkron.

　In the first place, why didn't I question the fact that Palinclone was next to me as a collaborator as a matter of course? I can only assume that he was under the influence of some kind of magic, a 'curse'.

　Palinclone must have really intended for this to happen 'quite a while ago'.

'No, we still don't know if this is the last time we'll see it. There are a lot of seeds we've sown, but it's hard to predict which ones will grow. There's a good chance we'll meet again. It'll be interesting to see how things get intertwined. ......
'I see. ...... But whatever it is, I'm moving for the lady.
Yeah, of course it is.
I'll be off to .......
Go ahead. You'll have no regrets. That's all I'm praying for.

　Palinkulon did not pray for my safety or success.
　He only prayed for no regrets.
　I chuckle at his character as usual.

　I left him a word, "Goodbye," and walked out of the cathedral alone.

　His footsteps were light.
　It's not just my feet. My mind and body are also light.
　Thanks to the removal of the fetters by the "curse", I had an unprecedented feeling of exhilaration.

　Hoozeyars.
　I'm sorry...
　Celestial Knights.
　Father, mother, siblings and friends.
　Freed from all the ties--the first time a certain freedom filled my whole body.

"Hmph--

　Finally, as me, I am able to move for the girl's happiness.
　I'm so happy about that.


　--At last, I have moved the piece that is me forward.　


　One step forward.
　Even though I know that if I put the piece there, it will surely fall.
　Finally, I had one in front of me--