The country of Fuzzyards is divided into small sections, and the citizens are divided into the classes according to their numbers.
　The large numbered areas are inhabited by low rank commoners and the small numbered areas are inhabited by the high nobility. The divisions are subdivided into nearly a hundred, and in the single-digit blocks only the largest nobles are allowed to reside.

　The Helvirshain family is so high in rank that they are called the four largest nobles in the Confederation. Hence, even if it is a villa, they have a house on a special single-digit lot.

　When I come back to that luxurious and spacious villa, I go to greet the owner of the house first and foremost.
　I don't like it, but it's polite and obligatory. I catch one of the house's maidservants, ask her to give me a message to let me know she's back, and wait with baited breath at the door. If possible, I'd like to do my duty without being found by an extra person.

　After a short wait, one of his brothers appears.
　Then he gives me a look as if a dovetail rat has entered the house.

'...... liner?'

　He is the second son of the Helvilleshain family, with the same light golden hair as Brother Hein - Luca Helvilleshain.
　He is an older brother who has become a little twisted by being compared to Brother Hein, who is perfect at every turn, and is now the acting master of the villa.

　Brother Luka gave a small, evasive cluck of his tongue and was happy to see me return in his own way.

''You came to the United Kingdom?　I don't know how you were able to show your face.
'Yes, sir. I am in the Confederacy on knightly business.
'I wasn't told what it was about, but you're doing the dirty work anyway, aren't you?　At best, you can do it in such a way that it doesn't bother the main family.

　If you're going to die, you're going to die quietly and without bothering the house.
　Implicitly, he is telling me not to do the same thing as my brother Hein. The second son, who loves the Helvilleshain family so much, is worried that I will try to imitate him.
　And since my suspicions are correct, I can only bow to him.

''Of course. I have sworn in my heart that I will definitely repay the debt of gratitude that the Helvirshine family has picked up for me.
I don't know: ......

　Seeing me humble myself in an auspicious manner, brother Luka makes a dumbfounded face. You know that there's no point in saying anything, so you quickly sigh and then spit out the obligatory welcome.

'...... I won't say another word. You can take your time.
Thank you.

　Thus, I finish my obligatory greeting.
　With a sigh of relief, I see brother Luka's back as he leaves.

　I'm glad that it ended without incident. It's a relief that the one who greeted me was brother Luka, who is a fine knight. If this was a group of jealous brothers under the third son, it would have been much longer.

　-- or just walk away without a word, like my father-in-law, who is now passing through the hallway across from the front door.

　Immediately I head down the hallway. My father-in-law only gave that youngest child, who hadn't been home in a year, a quick glance at him.
　I'm sure he would only give me a passing glance if I were to be harassed by my brothers and sisters and die as a result. I am certain that my in-laws will be indifferent to my death.

'Wind....... I feel like I'm coming home .......

　I'm relieved to see that it's still the same Helvirshine family. Then he speaks to the maidservant who was shrinking in the corner of the doorway.

'Thank you. That's the end of the greetings. I'm going to spend some time in the garden of the villa now, so you can get back to work.

　He thanks the maidservant for calling his brother and tries to stay outside in the garden instead of inside the villa. It's a consideration to cause as little trouble as possible.

''No, Master Ryner. It's .......
What's wrong with ......?

　It was a toothless reply.
　Is there something that is not good for her?

　Come to think of it, I can sense a strange look from earlier. I'm not going to be the only one who has a problem with that.
　It's a good thing that you're able to get a good idea of what a samurai girl looks like.

　--is this ...... a watchful eye by someone at a higher level?

　I'm guessing a lot of things based on the maidservant's reaction when a voice from behind me calls out.

''Ryner!

　It was a bright, energetic, core female voice.
　Upon seeing the owner of that voice, a voice leaked out of her throat.

''Gee--''

　The seventh daughter of the Helvirshain family, Franlle Helvirshain, was running from the opposite side of the street from the direction that brother Luke had left.

　When I turned to the maidservant, she looked down apologetically. It's probably because she couldn't obey my order to keep my "Don't tell my sister Fran alone".
　I can see the scene of a maidservant running down the corridor in search of brother Luka, being spotted by her sister and forcing her to ask her about her errand.

' ...... It's been a long time, sister.

　I greet her with a bit of trouble.
　My sister responds to that with a smile.

'Yes, it's been a really long time. Have you grown taller?　You've changed your face a bit.
You won't be much different.　

　It's been a year, but it was the same as always.
　It's the opposite of the hospitality I got from brother Luke earlier.

'I feel like I've changed since you haven't shown your face to me. Even though you've become a knight of the mainland, you don't mind showing up at home a bit more, do you?　You are part of the Hellville Shine: ......

　This guy really can't read the air in the house: .......
　No, he can read it, but he just doesn't have any teeth .......

　This is the most talented daughter in the Helvilleshain family, so our head of the family must be a headache.
　I thank him with a bitter smile at his freedom.

''Thank you. But those words are enough for me.'
Oh, you're so boring.

　Feeling a bit of a stranger, Franlleure's expression became dissatisfied - but without making a dent, he took a step forward and approached my side.

'So, where have you been lately?'

　And I've heard the core of the story without being built up. It's still the same direct question.

'...... That's a top secret mission, so I can't say anything. I will probably continue to work in a completely different place than my sister. I'm sorry, but it seems I can't be a shield to protect my sister forever.

　He shakes his head for the right reasons and tells her that he can't watch over her like he did when he was an academy student.

　In the past, I used to want to die in the place of Brother Hein and Sister Fran. But I can no longer die in someone else's place. That's just self-satisfaction. From the bottom of my heart, I know that.

　I guess I've changed over the past year.
　No, has the way I look at my sister changed after my interaction with that Titi guy?　
　Anyway, my battle with the Guardian (Guardian) and Christ the Lord has definitely helped me grow up.

　However, Sister Fran shakes her head in response to the answer.

'No ....... All along, Ryner has been my shield to protect me.

　But I could tell from the look on his face that he wasn't going to mindlessly disagree with me.

'And I am meant to be the sword to strike out your enemies. If you have any trouble, tell me. Even if this body is broken, I will definitely want to help you, my brother.

　I slapped my chest and smiled, a smile I hadn't had a year ago.
　Sister Fran was just as different as I was.
　A teenage year is a big thing. One minute you take your eyes off her, the next she changes like a different person. Just watching that sister grow up, I--.

'Hey, sister ....... You can go to .......

　Are you nuts?

　I'm going to say that.
　Honestly, I feel even dumber than before.
　In every world, there is a knight who uses his body as a shield to protect his shield.

''Did I say something strange?''
It's strange. It's a good thing that you're not going to have to worry about this, because if you do, you're going to be able to get your hands on some of these things.　That's not cool, so let's help each other out in moderation. We're not kids who don't know how to add or subtract anymore. ......
'Mmm. Mmmm... It's true. ...... I was also taught by the President that it's best to trust each other and help each other in moderation ....... A sword and shield will only break uselessly if used excessively - come to think of it, the president is always getting angry with me for treating swords and shields with more care.

　If you're your sister's chancellor, is that Persiona Quager from ...... The Seven Knights of Heaven (Celestial Knights)?　

　Thank you, Patriarch, from the bottom of my heart.
　Thanks to your guidance for a year, your sister's sketchy and boorish personality has been alleviated, and she has become such a woman of sensitive thoughts and things.

　In this Helvilleshain family, there were only fools who could only adore Sister Fran, so a scolding presence like you is really valuable. To be honest, I had given up on treating my sister's foolishness.

...... I feel like you're being a little rude to me.
'Have you excused my sister?　I shouldn't do that. I will not allow anyone to be disrespectful to my esteemed sister here.

　I would gush to my sister, who was strangely intuitive.
　This was the moment when I thought that even though we weren't blood related, we had made a sister and brother in our own way.

''Hmph. You're starting to say: ......

　Sister Fran-sama laughed a small laugh while dumbfounded, and after shrugging her shoulders - she suddenly became serious.

...... It's time to get to the point. Let's do that moderate helping each other that I just mentioned, Ryner.
Yeah, well, ...... if I can do it. ......

　I was put off by the air that didn't allow for the joke and waited for his next words, slurring my words.

'You know something about you ...... Kanami-sama, don't you?'
...... and I don't know.

　Only to hear his next words, and guessing the purpose of catching me until I ran back, it was my turn to be dumbfounded.

You know that look, after all!　I expected the orders to Ryner that came down from the Senate to be related to the great hero, Kanami-sama!　And the rumor of Kanami-sama's appearance in the Confederation a few days ago, and the return of Ryner to coincide with that!　I'd be ashamed to be the daughter of the Helvilleshain family if I couldn't deduce this!　Now, say it!　I need to know where Kanami-sama is now!

　My sister was convinced that she was closing in on me.

　...... blunder.
　I couldn't answer immediately that I didn't know, even though I could have expected it.
　I thought about it slightly.

　First of all, my basic policy - I've decided to never let my sister and Christ meet.
　Because it would make my sister unhappy to meet him.

　I can respect the character of the Lord Christ, but as far as female relationships are concerned, he is the worst of all.
　I know that he has no desire to do so, but it's crazy that the ratio of men to women in the party is so skewed. By nature, women tend to party with women only and avoid the hassle. If there is a mixed party, it's only if it's between academics or a clearly defined couple. There is usually no party where there are many women for one man.

　In other words, it's insane to build a party full of beautiful girls who like you, and that's just insane.
　Ask anyone I know, and they will whisper with a certain reverence that "Aika Wakanami Christ Eurasian Waldhusiers von Walker" is a heroic hero who is willing to be stabbed in the back.

　It sounds nice to say that he loves heroics, but to put it bluntly, he's a womanizer and an a**h*le.

　Hence, there is no way I could ever introduce my precious sister to that useless man.
　And to top it all off, I don't want to see my sister assassinated by the women around the Lord.

　...... Oh. I knew there was no way I could get them to meet.

　It's a real shame.
　I was hoping to avoid this situation, but my sister is too cute to let my guard down .......

　Hence I have no choice but to lie while looking away.

'...... No, I really don't know,'
Liar!

　On the contrary, she answered immediately, and her sister stepped forward further.

'Come on, lead the way. Now, come on, come on, come on!

　If I don't, I'll be pushed aside by my sister's privilege, just like in the old days.
　I pile on the lies as I run away.

'No, that's why I can't tell you because it involves a top secret mission ....... Please, I said, please take a guess .......
'But I still want to know!　He wants to see you!　For a year, there has been no one who has surpassed Kanami!　After all, I have no one but Kanami-sama!

　Surprisingly, my sister has not had a relationship with anyone during the past year.
　She is the most talented woman in the Helvilleshain family. She was the admiration of many noblemen, and her father-in-law must have been making an effort to find the best possible partner he could think of.

　Some of them would have received offers of marriage from not only the four great aristocracies, but also from the dukes who were as good as royalty.
　It seems that she kicked all of that off and kept her sister free. This is not normal.

''Hey, sister. Could it be that you've ruined all the matchmaking arrangements ......?　As a knight, or rather an aristocrat, I'm not so sure about that: ......
Before I'm a nobleman, I'm a maiden!

　I had to smile at that too stupid response.

　d*mn annoying .......
　It's a different kind of annoyance from Titi.

　However, if it was me now, I would be able to get through it with a smile on my face.
　If you've just become a graduate student, you would have been pushed aside and vented the Lord's place in your life. But I am no longer the person I was then. I've grown up.

'If my sister wishes to go that far, it can't be helped, ....... Indeed, as my sister says, I've been the kinsman of the 'Aika Wakanami Christ Eurasian Waldhusiers von Walker' for the past year. And just recently, I have fulfilled my mission to bring him safely to the Allied countries. But my work here is done. I don't know where he went after that. After your guidance, within the same day, I was transferred to the Knight of the Cathedral, so ......

　My mouth spins a lot.
　Maybe it's because I've been hanging out with a lot of people with bad personalities, but before long I can see that I'm getting closer to the side of the bastards too.
　To put it simply, I'm coming around to scammers like Palinkron and Nosfy.

'...... Ho, you really don't know?'
'Yes. The last time we parted ways was ...... the port of Gliard. Nothing since then .......
'Port ....... Mumm. ......

　Speaking of Gliard, it's the port that connects this confederacy to all the nations.
　Put it this way, there's no way to track down where Christ went.

Well ...... I've told you what I can tell you. I'm relieved to see my sister in good health for the first time in a long time. I'd like to take my leave now.

　Pretending to be busy with work, I try to escape from the Helvirshine family.
　If possible, I would like my sister to find the happiness she deserves in a place that has nothing to do with me or the Lord.

　My sister stops me.

'Ryner, one last thing. Do you know anything about Dear - Apostle Sith-sama?
'Dear Sis ......?　As I recall, I heard that he turned to the 'Northern League': ......

　When I hear an unfamiliar name, I answer honestly.
　I believe she was a companion of Christ, but did she also interact with her sister ......?

'No, ...... it's okay if you don't know much about it. I was just curious.

　It didn't seem like a little bit, but I didn't want to go in for a deeper pursuit.
　It was better to keep the Lord's party out of my reach. I would watch it in silence.

　Then we sisters and I finish our goodbyes.

So long, Rainer. Until we meet again, take care.
Yes, sister. Good luck until we meet again.

　I walk out of the Helvirshine house without once advancing back through the front door.
　I walk away from the house at a fast pace and join the crowd on the streets of Hoosier's and blurt out a word.

'I finally got away: ......'

　It's hard to stay in that house.
　If I overstayed my welcome, my sister would have caused me a lot of trouble. You're not going to be able to find out what's going on.

　--I'm not going to be able to get the best out of them.

　I don't know what the master had in mind when he took me in, but from now on he'll let me stand on my own.
　There are many ways for me as an individual to repay my debt to the Helvilleshain family.

　Thus, as I walked, I was reviewing my position in the Helvilleshain family from now on.

'What ....... This feeling .......

　I felt uncomfortable amidst the hustle and bustle of the city of Hoosiers.
　I lightly spread my wind magic, but I still couldn't be sure. No, I didn't even know what was wrong with me in the first place.

　The first time I felt this sensation I was confused, but I made a fearful prediction.

'Someone's watching me ......?'

　I don't know why I thought that, but I could only assume that.
　Naturally, he turned his feet to the least popular part of the city.

　Leaving the single-digit number of Fuzzy Yards, moving away from the vibrant area and moving out of the Confederacy.

　The five countries of the Confederacy have almost no outer walls, just a 'magic stone line' (line). There is not a single system that rejects adventurers, and those who come to them are not rejected.
　The monsters in the surrounding area are played by the magic stone line, and explorers periodically hunt to reduce their numbers.

　So, if you come to this point, there are very few shields.
　What you can see is the plain, the 'magic stone line' (line) and a few people.

　I wondered if I could somehow identify the enemy's location, and I strained my mind.

　--At that time.

You're good. I'm not going to be able to say that it's a good idea. Reiner-chan.

　They call out to me.
　It's from behind.

"--What?

　Surprised, I jumped as quickly as I could and turned around.
　Then I look at the person there and am even more surprised.

'Hey, why are you ...... moving ......?'

　I asked him first why he was moving, rather than why he was there.
　That was the only person I had to ask.

　Because what was there was a girl whose heart should have stopped beating.

　She was a little taller than me, with lightly pigmented blonde hair cut to the chest, and a single piece of silk cloth hiding her too-bloody white skin. His face is beautiful in a similar way to Rustyala's, but in many ways it is a bit less than that embodiment of beauty. Blacks are around her eyes and mouth, and a thin layer of freckles rides on her cheeks.

　Without a doubt, it's the girl I saw in the basement of the cathedral a week ago, the girl from the "Magic Stone Human (Jewelculus)" - the girl who I myself confirmed wasn't breathing.

　That girl was moving in front of me, and she seemed to be in good spirits, moving her head like a pendulum.

'Hee hee. Surprised?　I'm running on spunk!

　The girl answered my question.
　But that's not enough to let my guard down. I put my hands on the sword at my waist in a warlike manner and ask more questions.

''Who are you (...) ......!

　The question was an intuition.
　The content of this girl in front of me is an unusual, sludgy 'something'. By no means is it a presence that a mediocre 'magic stone human (Jewelcrus)' can release.

'I'm a tiara (・・・・・・・・). In this era, you're called a saint-sama! Yay.
The 'Saint Tiara': ......!

　The girl answered her own name.
　I believe it. It was also a gut feeling. Even before I heard it, I thought it might be so. I'm not going to be able to say that, but I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not.

''Actually, with my Sis sister, I was able to get out in the open a long time ago. I got a nice body, so I'm here. Are you surprised?　Hey, are you surprised?

　And the girl whose heart is not beating, who calls herself a saint, approaches with a cackle.

But wait, don't approach ....... No, it's not that I don't believe in you, it's just that I need a little time to think . I just need a little time to think ...... no, please.

　I couldn't help but be puzzled by this sudden encounter, which could be described as a prelude to this plan.
　If the girl's words are genuine, then I'm now facing the long-cherished desire of the Fooziers. Naturally, I have to respond with respectful language - and that's not even the case. If this is true, then even conversation would be at an awe-inspiring level.

　This is how she and I - "Rainer Helvirshine" and "Tiara Hoozeyers" meet. I would first meet her before any of the Foozeyers who were waiting for the 're-birth', before the Lord, Rustyala or Christ.