Without waving a sideways glance, Snow and I headed for the ship where the current head of House Walker was located.
　Snow's mother-in-law, the head of a great noble family, was naturally on the top floor of the luxury ship in the central 'Vualhura'.

　It was probably the largest room on the lodging ship. Snow's mother-in-law sat elegantly in a chair placed in the center of the room. Surrounding her were a number of chambermaids and a battalion of strong guards.
　Of course, the fierce men of the Walker family were also present. That 'strongest' Glenn-san, too.

　But Snow doesn't look frightened - no, she desperately hides it and faces her mother-in-law.

　Like a guardian knight, I stand back behind Snow.
　In order to protect Snow no matter what, I'm ready to pull my sword out of my possessions at any time. That's why I'm here.

　In the tense air, Snow cuts out.

'-- I'm sorry, Mother-in-law. I'm leaving the Walker household.

　I said simply and unequivocally.

'Mr. Snow: ....... Also, is it ......?

　The head of House Walker sighed, as if he were watching a spoiled child.
　Snow should have made a big decision, but he didn't seem to be surprised there.

　He must have anticipated this story from the look on Snow's face when he walked into the room. Even though they are in-laws, they are still father and son. It's like you can tell what they're thinking by looking at their faces.

''So what are you going to do by running away from the Walker family?　Don't you remember that once, when you pushed everything on Glenn and ran away, he eventually brought you back?

　Snow gulped.
　The trauma of his former failure must be replaying in his mind now.

　Still, he stood with his feet firmly on the floor, not letting his body tremble.

'You've had enough of facing your own mission, Snow. Use the power of your blood for the world, for your country, and for the Walker family. Why can't you see that it will lead to the fulfillment of your life?

　Householder Walker ordered solemnly.

'I don't think so!

　Snow speaks up to give that order a fighting chance.
　With his voice, he defends himself from the pressure of House Walker.

'Tell that sort of thing to someone more capable!　I can't do it. I'm just a weak person with a bit of a strong arm and wings. I will never be able to fulfill the duties of these great nobles. I can't do it like the nobles (you)!

　Hearing Snow's unadorned words, the head of House Walker's family's eyes widened.

'No matter how hard someone like me works in a place like this, I don't feel like I'm going to be able to fulfill my life!　There's no point in living a life that isn't happy!　The Walkers are cramped and stifling!　I hate nobility.　This is no place for me!
...... No, it's not. This is the place where you live, Mr. Snow. ......If you leave here, you'll regret it, Mr. Snow. I promise.

　Slowly the head of the Walker family threatens.

'You know, I never thought I'd do anything I wouldn't do!　It doesn't matter if it's a little more now!　So I'll get away with it as often as I can!　Even if I fail again down the road, I've decided to run away as often as I can!　I'll keep running away and regretting it, throwing it away and regretting it, but I'll keep running away as often as I can!

　But now Snow is unwavering.
　Haphazard or ridiculous, he rallies his weak self and persists in his will.

Stupid ....... No matter how many times you repeat it, it won't change, and yet ......
I repeat: "Foolishness and stupidity!　Don't take my pettiness to task, mother of the house Walker!　I'll keep running away as I am, even if I foolishly make the same mistakes over and over again!　Again and again, until you make noise!　This time I'm not giving up!

　That cry was not just a cry.
　It was close to a 'dragon's roar' filled with magical power.

　The head of the Walker family changed his expression slightly.
　The people surrounding him flinched as they received the surge.

''I'm pathetic, I don't have a single thing to be proud of, but I'm still a dragon descendant!　--Don't think you're gonna stay in the cage forever!　You're going to regret it and give up!

　The final scream was no longer a vibrating magic.
　It damaged the room's furnishings, shaking not just the room, but the ship, and causing the people around them to retreat.

　At the center of it all, Snow and the head of House Walker glared at each other.

'Hah, hah ......'

　The Walker family head gazes quietly at Snow, who is out of breath.

　I can't read the expression on House Master Walker's face.
　I can't read the expression on the Walker family's face, but I do know that he doesn't seem to be taking a step back, even in the face of the powerful force that is Snow.

　With nothing left to say, Snow turns his face to me.
　And he only shows me an anxious face.

''Hey, Kanami. I'm like this, but can I stay with you ......?

　Snow doesn't seem to have any concerns for the Walker family, only my reaction.
　I answer leisurely, so as not to cloud her already sunny day.

'Yeah, fine. I still feel like I'm saying the same lousy things ......, but I like this Snow one better ....... It's a lot easier to understand than before. It's more Snow-like than anything else.
'Ehehe ....... I "like" this one better ......, I'm kind of happy .......

　Snow laughed.
　Not in a sneaky way, just genuinely.

　Watching the exchange, the head of House Walker finally opened his mouth.

'...... style. ...... So the knights there are supporting you, Snow.

　He glares at me.
　He decides that I'm the real enemy.

'It's the only way. We'll keep Mr. Snow at home with the Walkers. This time I'll show no mercy. Let's just sit and talk about it until your head cools down.

　I call it a story and try to catch Snow.
　I stand next to Snow and answer for him. Finally, it's my turn.

"Is it right here, right now, that you want to capture Snow?
'Captivity is a bad thing to hear: ....... I'm just trying to talk to you as a family.
When it comes to catching Snow, who doesn't like it, I'll call the man. Despite losing the match, Snow is a contestant in the Dance Tournament. His freedom is guaranteed by the Allies. Even though the Walkers are connected to Lauravian lands, the rest of the world is not, right?　Well, if we're going to fight with the rest of Shikoku, we won't stop them.
...... Hmm. That's a problem.

　The head of the Walker family honestly backs down.
　Apparently, her earlier statement was a confirmation of my departure.

　Of course, she still doesn't stop threatening us.　

''However, once the 'Dance Competition' is over, at that moment you will be surrounded by the elites of Lauravia. And even if you successfully escape from that siege, the Walker family will not relax its hold on you. I am sure that soon Mr. Snow will come back broken by the power of House Walker. I can see that.
'No, it's the other way around. You are the ones who will break under our power and give up Snow. I know it.

　I answered immediately.
　The resentment towards the nobles that has built up to this day has turned the words into a bitter one.

　Hearing this, the head of the Walker family frowned.
　Finally, there seemed to be a crack in his margin.

''Bullish child ....... The quintessential 'hero' chosen by that 'Prodigy (Palinclone Legacy)' and 'Strongest (Mr. Glenn)' .......

　Then he glared at Glenn-san who was waiting in the distance.
　However, Glenn-san turned his head in the direction of the day after tomorrow and continued to show his lack of concern.

''Don't get me wrong. I'm not a 'hero'. All I'm doing is defending my friends in a favourable light. How can this be a 'hero'?　I'm just Snow's partner.
'How can a being like you be 'just' (...) a human being? ...... obnoxious child.

　The head of the Walker family speaks up and berates me.
　Then, after a great sigh, he slowly exhales the words.

'Wind ....... Then I'll leave Mr. Snow with you for now. But Mr. Snow belongs to the Walker family. One day, I'll be sure to get it back to you. Don't forget that: ......
'Yes, I won't forget it. I just want to apologize in advance because I'm sure I'll have to borrow it until I die. I'm sorry, Mr. Walker.
'Ironic child. ...... hated you. I don't hate you for being a 'hero'.
I'm sorry for repeating myself. I don't like you being an 'aristocrat'.

　I took it out on him a little too hard, but I denied the head of the house out of spite for the nobility.
　Hearing this, Lord Walker shrugs his taut shoulders and rests his back on the chair.

"Go to .......

　Then he asks us to leave.
　Snow and I have no particular reason to disobey, so we try to leave as we are told.

　However, the moment we leave the room, we hear the last murmurings of the head of the Walker family.
　It's a very quiet voice that only I, with my high perceptive ability, can hear.

'-- I won't give up ......, Mr. Will (・・・・・), Mr. Glenn (......). That girl, unlike you guys, is the real 'strongest' ....... The hope that I have found - and she is my 'strongest hero (thing)' ......

　A statement that they won't let us go.
　An obsession with Snow.
　He was throwing it to Mr. Glenn and someone else he didn't know.

　It reminded me of Snow not long ago.
　Even though it's a step, I leave the luxury ship that is the Walker family's territory, thinking that Snow and the head of the Walker family are still a mother and daughter (father and son).

　Thus, the declaration of war on the Walkers is over.