The magical hand of "past vision" turned the pages.
　The protagonist of the story is not Aikawa Uzumi, but Tiara Hoozeyars.

　This is what I'm looking for now--
　The heart of Youtaki Aikawa, which has been closed off for a thousand years.
　The death of Rustyala Fusoya's, which has been connected for a thousand years.
　These two reasons will never be found in 'Aikawa Uzumi' because they will never be found in 'Aikawa Uzumi'.

　And the angle of view of the introduction changes dramatically as it changes.
　Originally, after "Aikawa Uzumi's Summoning of the Other World", the next would be "Aikawa Uzumi and Tiara's First Journey". But "Past Vision" focuses on the space between the two.

　What is important is not the battle against the thieves, but the events that lie between the two.

　That's where I will follow the story that Rustiala has longed for, forcefully argued that it's where we will find what we need in a thousand years.


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　A thousand years ago, a small country, surrounded by mountains, was a small country, the Fuzzy Yards.
　I, the princess - Tiara Hoosiers, had many families.
　If I counted my brother and sister, there were twenty of them, and if I counted my brother and sister, there were twenty. If I counted my cousins, the number would easily exceed a hundred.

　It was said that this was an extraordinary number even for the successive Huzhouyas royal families.
　After all, half of the babies born under the dark cloudy sky died within a month, and even if they managed to survive, they were short-lived due to the 'demonic poison'. In fact, I was in that short life pattern, and ...... incidentally, 80% of my forty siblings are already gone from this world.

　This is the relatively wealthy Hoosiers' royal family, and this is it.
　It's a story that shows how the world was trapped.
　If it had taken a little longer for the 'apostles' and 'gentiles' to appear, the 'people' would have disappeared from this continent.

　At the same time, the story shows how the 'Apostle' and the 'Gentiles' were the saviors of the world.
　It was no wonder that my father, the King of Hooziyaz, was fascinated by them. They worked miracles every day, bringing benefits to the country and finally solving the king's own health problems.

　So when it was suggested that I would accompany "The Gentile" Aikawa Kanami, my father agreed with a quick reply.
　Looking at the expression on his face at the audience, I knew immediately that the "Gentile" was more important than his daughter. Like the 'Apostle', his eyes appealed to me to die as my master's shield.

　I agree.
　I'm the same way that I prioritize 'Gentiles' over blood, so I hope to one day have a drink with my father and talk about the greatness of my masters.
　But that's it. Nothing more. To me, my father is like a stranger - a dark cloth (curtain) is always draped over his face.

　Thus, easily I got permission to 'adventure'.
　The only thing left to do now is to leave the country as soon as the Diprakra-sama and the others are ready.

　As I walked through the dark corridor of the castle, waiting for that moment, I met a member of my family, now only a few people left.

　With a face that resembles his father, the king, and eyes and voice that can pierce and kill, he is the most capable man in the castle. He is my oldest brother, Rulon Hoozeyars. On the day of his and the departure of the 'adventure,' we talk.

I hear you're leaving the castle with one of the Gentiles. My sister.

　My brother stops me, and I affirm his words with a deep curtsy.

'Yes,'

　Even though we are half-siblings, my brother and I are not equals. In addition to our mother's status being very different, we are the highest and lowest in succession to the throne. To put it bluntly, there's about as much difference between a samurai and the Lord, so I don't say anything unnecessary and keep looking down.

I'm glad to see that you've recovered from your illness. ...... But the rapid changes in the hoozeyards over the past few days are not so good. It's fair to say that we've been swept up by the unknown, and we've been kept afloat.

　First my brother smiled and congratulated me.
　Then he kept that gentle smile on his face and chastised me distantly.

　I knew what he was feeling.
　I was confident only in my ability to look into the faces of others. I had needed that ability since before I could remember, and had continued to hone it to this day. If I hadn't had this talent, I would have already died a mysterious death.

　Now that my brother has recovered from his illness, he is loath to see me go.

　The reason is simple.
　He has been ignoring me for a long time, when I was not even a stone on the side of the road, but a dead body.
　He thought he was wasting his precious time with the trash that would soon be dead. The trash is now acquiring a bizarre power and wandering around the castle, which is its own domain, and it must be annoying.

I wish you would have the composure of royalty. "I want you to have the composure of royalty, the composure to do your job in a quiet, solemn, dignified manner.

　I know that this brother has reduced the number of families in the castle from a mere few to single digits.
　Everyone who lives in the castle knows of his ruthlessness. And they are terrified. The true ruler of this castle, Rulon Hoozeyars, must never be defeated.

　I have no intention of going against my brother.
　I'm not interested in my brother's wish for the throne.
　I'm even willing to help my capable brother on his high road.
　It's just that he won't trust me with his life.

　I've accepted that it's just the way it is.
　I know from books, but I knew that there are relationships where people will always kill each other like this. Once a royal family is involved, it's more of a common sense of the story.

　Killing each other until death.
　This was all that represented me and my brother. Naturally, that brother's face is covered with a dark cloth (curtain) just like his father.

　By the way, my brother Rulon also received the 《Level Up》 example.
　It's just that I was able to convert the 'Demon Poison' in my body more efficiently and turned a lot of it into power. That's probably one of the main reasons why people don't trust me.

　My brother, who was sure to poison me sooner or later, briefly asked me, as I continued to be silent, "Do you understand?

''You understand, don't you?　My sister.

　It was a question that included many things.
　In this dark corridor, I felt my brother's throbbing emotions lurking, coming closer to my feet. I wanted to kick him off.

'Of course. I hope to cut this flesh and blood for the sake of the country your brother will eventually rule.'
I don't know. You know, your mother's habit of keeping your eyes downcast is very similar to yours. The same foolish woman who once doomed our family to her own ambition.

　When I responded with a canned answer, I insulted my mother.

　You don't really think so.
　This is a shake up. He's still trying to find out what's inside of me, which is still locked up inside, just like it was in my sickbed.

.............

　I know this, which is why I keep silent.
　Because no matter how I answer, my brother will be more wary of me.

　Oh no, though.
　Royal stories are terrible.
　It's boring to be seen as the enemy even if you're humble.

　When I was amused by this, a third person's voice rang out from the depths of the dark corridor.

''-- You seem to be having an enjoyable conversation. Are you Tiara's mother? Hmph, I'm very curious about that.

　It was Aikawa Hitaki, the "Gentile".
　As if she had seen it coming, she appeared to me in a pinch.

　Mischievously, the Yotaki sister approached me with a grace that surpassed that of her brother, beating the floor with her heels.
　The strength of her presence is extraordinary, and I even have the illusion that her entire body is shining.

　There was no dark cloth (curtain) hanging over her face.
　Naturally, my face relaxed and a smile appeared on my face.

　My brother Rulon doesn't change his color at the arrival of his sister, but replies gracefully.

The story is not worthy to be heard by ...... 'Gentiles'. Nevertheless, if you wish to hear it, it would be best to know it from my daughter, Tiara. She is my closest blood relative.
'Is this from Tiara?　I agree. That's what I think, too.
'Then I shall be excused from my seat. There must be a lot of things that are hard to say in my presence.
'Hmmm. Thank you for your constant concern. Mr. Rulon.
...... my sister. May the 'Gentiles' have no rough edges.

　With that, his brother Rulon shows his back and leaves the cloister.
　The conversation ended unhurriedly, as if there was a script.

　It was obvious that my brother was not good at sister Yotaki.
　Sister Yotaki easily overcame the person I could only turn over and shut up.
　I was proud of that, even though it wasn't me.

''Shall we go too? ''Tiara,''
'Oh, yeah, ......'

　He takes her hand and walks in the opposite direction from his brother.
　Along the way, Yotaki sister lets out a sigh.

''...... haha. That's a terrible brother. Oh also flying the killing spirit, tormenting our lovely tiara.
'No, I'm not being tormented ....... Brother Rulon has no choice but to say that because of his position: ......

　As my sister, I will supplement my brother.
　Although there have been many problems since I was young, I don't dislike my brother.

　Seeing my reaction, sister Yotaki lowers her eyebrows.

''...... As usual, Tiara is clever, isn't she?''

　Then he stopped abruptly, praised me, and hugged me.

'That's why I know you've been enduring hard days for so long. ...... You've had a very hard day. You can be more vulnerable in front of me, can't you?

　The series of movements were so natural that I couldn't stop them.
　The Youtaki sister's words reached deep into my heart.

　She continued to hold you tightly and strongly.
　She continues to hug me tightly and strongly.

　The people in the castle still refuse to touch my body after so many years of being in a sickbed. Because everyone is listening. In the night when everyone is asleep, they hear my vindictive moans that leak from the top of the tower.

　The rumor that if you touch me, your illness and curse will spread throughout the castle. And now, even if the cause of the sickness is solved by the 'apostles', everyone will continue to keep their distance, just like my brother earlier.

　My sister Yotaki touched that soft part of me that no one had ever touched before without a care in the world.

　There is no way you can do a dark cloth (curtain).

　Sister Yotaki is beautiful .......
　Bright ......!　My bright light: ......!
　She's more of a sister than anyone else in my blood and more precious than anything else in my life. ......!

No, no!　Sister Yotaki is much harder than me!　Unlike me, you're not sick yet!
...... Even if I am, your hard days won't go away.

　Sister Yotaki continues to stroke my head.

　As usual - or even more gently than usual - she adores me.

　I couldn't refuse it.
　Without words, I affirmed "yes" and pampered her, and for a few minutes as she stroked me.
　After touching each other enough, my sister Yotaki and I walked out hand in hand.

　Along the way, I touch on something that sister Yotaki wanted to know.

''You know, Yotaki sister ....... It's about my mother--
'By the way, my parents were money and power mongers. They betrayed their friends and relatives on a daily basis, raised their two children, who shared their blood, as tools, and were ultimately ruined by their own evil deeds. He was so out of character that he would gleefully tell me, his child, stories about sending his rivals to their deaths.

　Before I could say something hard to say, Yotaki sister beat me roughly to the point of being hard to say ahead of me.
　I was stunned by it, but followed in defeat.

''......!　Well, um, I feel similarly ....... But not so much that your mother would send someone to their death ....... And I feel like she was kind to her children. Also, she was never a liar, only to her relatives, and that ......
'Huh. Well, it looks like I've won, then.
What, win?
'This is a game of misfortune and bragging. Your mother seems to have had a decent family love, so you lose.
Yes. ......

　Even though I let out a grunt of confusion, I could tell right away that Sister Yotaki was paying attention to me.

　She dares to make it easier for me to talk to her. At the same time, she is exposing her own family situation in exchange for finding out about my family situation.

　I'm very happy about that.
　But at that moment, I had a little twisted feeling coming out of my chest.
　Even though I knew this was a nonsense, I didn't want my sister Yotaki to win this match. I want my sweet Youtaki sister to be happier than I am, and I'm going to say something about that person.

''But sister Yotaki has a master: ......!　That good-looking master!　My siblings are that thing I was talking about earlier and ......

　That Aikawa Kanami is there.
　So, from now on, Yotaki sister's life is bound to be bright and happy.

　As I was about to tell her that, Yotaki sister, walking next to me, shook her head at my opinion.

''No. Even if you put your brother in, my victory is still unshakable. After all, I consider you, who I call 'Sister Yangtaki', as my sister. If I am your sister, then by the way, your brother would be your brother too. So no count for your brother. I'm still minus a few more.

　Seeing Sister Youtaki developing a strange theory, I feel my eyes burning.

　Sister Youtaki's triumphant profile insisted that everything she just said was natural. She is encouraging me, saying, "We are three siblings.

　I felt like crying, just as I did at night when I was on my sickbed, when I was looking at the stars - but my body was so much warmer than it was then. I had no choice but to surrender.

''Ah, already ....... I'm fine with sister Yangtaki winning. I'm happy compared to my sister, I'm happy. I'm incredibly happy.

　After admitting that, Sister Yotaki stroked my head a few times with her free hand and started walking again.

''Good girl, Tiara. Let's go to ...... and train with me again today, shall we?
Training?　What? You're teaching me again today!　Yes!
'I'd like to do everything I can before I embark on this dangerous journey, you know. Let's go to a suitable garden instead of the example tower .......

　I shift my destination slightly and head outdoors.
　I go to the place where I received the spellcraft 《level up》 on the first day, and there I take off my extra jacket.

　The reason why I'm wearing light clothing is because I'm learning 'body arts' instead of 'magic arts'.
　It's also an otherworldly skill, not a foozeyards skill. As a book lover, I couldn't have been more entertained by that. If I have any concerns, there is only one.

'But, Yotaki-sister. Are you okay with your body?　You've told me a few times since then, are you getting sick?
'It's okay. I won't run out of breath at least when I'm dealing with a tiara. Rather, my body, which is on the road to recovery, should do this much lighter exercise. Moderate exercise is the foundation of good health, basic.
'I see. ....... Then thank goodness for .......

　Indeed, even when I was under the influence of The Devil's Poison, not moving my body at all on the bed was only going to lower my condition.

　I know the importance of moving my body within a reasonable range. When I think back, before she started teaching me the Body Jutsu, my sister Yotaki used to frequently do flexibility exercises in the shade of a tree. I'm sure the replacement for that is my current 'body technique' training.

　Relieved that teaching me wasn't a burden, Sister Yotaki spun out her words as a teacher.

'Tiara, be serious from here on out. ...... It's the physical ability you've gained with the 'Demon Poison'. Let's learn as many techniques to utilize that body as possible.
Yeah, I'll learn. You might need it for your travels.
Yes, I'll start by showing you all the moves I've been teaching you. Well, why don't you show me all the moves you've been teaching me first? Just to make sure I haven't forgotten anything.
I do it every day before I go to bed.

　With the conversation out of the way, I rushed out.
　Sister Yotaki values countermeasures against surprise and surprise attacks in everyday life more than formal greetings and procedures. She taught me that being able to respond to them is a truly useful 'body technique'.

''Ha--!

　I'm going to attack my sister Yotaki with my physical abilities that have become adult-grade in The Demon Poison, and I'm going to attack her.

　I'm going to grab her hand in the style of the technique I've learned and throw her away. Common sense dictates that this is not a good thing to do to Youtaki's sister, whose illness has not yet been completely cured.
　However, I had an absolute sense of security.

　--[No one can beat Aikawa Youtaki].

　Even if I was sick, my opponent was nothing more than a flexibility exercise, even if it was me.
　That kind of trust drives my body with all my might.

''Phew.''

　And without betraying her trust, sister Yotaki handled my attack with a laugh.
　I first paid off the outstretched hand cleanly.
　The following moves of my kata are also received by the corresponding kata movements neatly.

　One by one, my techniques are crushed like a teacher doing an answer check for homework.
　At the end of the many techniques, my sister Yotaki showed me one of her first kata and gently threw me to the ground, making me roll on the ground.

　I look up to the pitch-black heavens while imprinting the movements of that kata in my head.
　I let out a broken breath and replace my racing heartbeat with words.

'Hah, hah, hah, hah, awesome ......!　This is the martial arts of another world: ......!
'Martial arts is not ...... such a fine thing. It's just women's self-defense, this.

　They say it's not a warrior, but it's humility.
　Indeed, the technique type itself might not be.
　However, there was no doubt that if Sister Youtaki used it, it would raise her to the highest class of martial arts in the world by itself.

　Because, I know.
　When Sister Youtaki is summoned to another world, she shows a piece of her martial arts to our world.

　-- all of the Hoosiers' guards were subdued with their bare hands.

　Among them, there were many of the best warriors in the Fuzzy Yards.
　This was despite the fact that at that time, Sister Yangtaki's illness was still unchecked and she was as close to death as she could get.
　Her body was emaciated, her complexion was deadly white, her breathing was erratic, and with her wobbly limbs - Sister Youtaki had easily rendered about two orders of magnitude of armed adults incapable of fighting.

　The slender girl, not yet an adult, overwhelmed the brawny warriors. Only in the heroic tales I've read, such a character would appear proudly in the heroic tales I've read.

Hah, hah, hah ......!

　'Gentile' is shining.
　As if I was bragging to someone, I would confirm the amazingness of Sister Youtaki to Sister Youtaki herself.

''But, Yotaki sister!　Even if this is just a self-defense technique, Sister Yotaki is definitely not just a person!　It's beyond genius and that kind of dimension, it's godlike: ......!
...... yeah, yeah. ...... It's, well,

　In front of my eyes, which were staring at her, Yotaki sister became troubled and nodded after hesitation.

　I knew it.
　I knew it.
　I couldn't stop my "kuhuhu" laugh.
　Seeing me, Yotaki sister's troubled face gradually changed to a dumbfounded face.

''This is ....... I guess I should tell Tiara as soon as possible ....... If I don't, I'm going to make a terrible mistake in the future...... no, I definitely will.

　At the end of it all, I decided to do one thing.

　I don't know the deepest part of the story, but I could feel the air of trying to talk about the inner workings of the situation, which was unusual.
　From the current flow of conversation, is it the secret of sister Yotaki's power?
　If so, I'm looking forward to it too much. Excited, I quietly waited for Sister Yotaki's words.

''You're right, I'm a bit unusual. In both worlds, I would be called 'abnormal'. ...... Honestly, I'm proud of this one.
'Yeah, that's a hell of a lot of talent (and taste) ......!　A true hero's egg!　If it's a book, it's definitely the hero, the hero!

　Sister Yangtaki spoke while teasing me, I earnestly praise her.
　She looked at me with a smile as she continued her story, watching me in her great excitement.

''It's just that when I say proud, it wasn't all good, you know?　I was treated like a pretty painful child because I was born different from the other kids. So I was very much a pain in the ass to my brother.
Like a sore throat?　That's because Yotaki's sister is different from the others, she's special. In books, it's clearly the chosen one. So, I may have at least bothered others, but ......

　I was offended that the people of the other world didn't have the eyes to see, but Sister Youtaki only responded with a faint smile.

''...... I was special. There is no one in this world who can be more omnipotent and self-conscious than me. Without a doubt, I was the chosen one, and that's why I'm here as a 'savior' like this. Hmmm.

　At that moment, I felt as if the "power of ice" as an example had leaked out.
　My breath stopped as I was bathed in an overwhelming presence on my skin. In front of the divine woman in front of me, I felt it was rude for my lowly self to breathe.
　In front of that breathless me, Sister Yotaki slowly gets to the point of the story.

''--So, first of all. Let me explain a little bit about how I'm different from everyone else. Please come over for a moment, Tiara.
Uh-huh.

　Prompted to continue the 'body arts' special training earlier, I let out a stopped breath and then plunge in as I'm told.
　In the middle of it, Yotaki sister stops moving with a snap and goes on to explain.

''For example, when Tiara rushes in like this ...... face-to-face, I'm going to think about my next move, right?　'Shifting', 'reaching out', 'paying off with your feet', ...... various things.
'I don't think about it so much, though. I'm the clumsy type who can only do one thing at a time.
'Doing one thing well, one piece at a time, doesn't mean you're clumsy. It's a strength that doesn't distract you from the futility of things - the ability to focus. It's one of those blessed qualities, Tiara.
'I wonder if we are blessed ......?　I mean, I think most people are just like me.
'Some people don't fit into that general category. You are definitely above the average of the average person. You need to remember to be grateful for that blessed talent.
...... ugh, sensual!

　In other words, even if there is inequality, it's important not to be discouraged and make an effort.
　As I interpreted that, I felt my sister Youtaki's face fade a little bit. However, she quickly returned her face to her teacher's and changed course in her explanation.

''Let's get back to the subject. Earlier I mentioned the three responses to 'body arts': 'shifting', 'stretching' and 'paying off' ....... But I haven't actually come up with those three as I'm actually fighting.
'He-......?　You didn't think of that?　Not that you've come up with many times that many options or anything?

　Otherwise, it would be strange.
　What do you mean by the fact that we were surrounded by the Knights of the Hoozeyards and conquered them unharmed?

'This unique way of thinking of mine is what your brother calls 'parallel thinking' and 'convergent thinking'. I don't think it's strictly true. ...... That's what it is. Lately, my brother has been trying to sum up all these differences (...) with the word 'skills'.
'Let's see, 'Parallel Thinking' and 'Convergent Thinking'. And 'skills' ....... That's why sister Yotaki thinks faster ...... than I do, right?

　I know the importance of naming it exactly, I know the importance of naming it exactly, but I wanted to give it a break now. I manage to chew through the information that emerges in my head through translation magic, but ...... new information comes in relentlessly.

''Yes, it's reasonably fast. However, it's a little different from how fast Tiara thinks it is. After all, it's not me that's thinking, it's 'skill'. The form is inevitably different from that of a human. In other words, my brain is specialized in processing the 'demonic poison' thoughts floating around me. So the movement and depth of my thoughts are also completely different. Naturally, the order of my thoughts is upside down, and I'm always far away from everyone else--
What?　...... Wait for me, Sensui. I don't understand.

　I made a sound.
　With translation magic, I could somehow understand the meaning of the words. But I can't chew out the meaning around "that is," "that is," and "of course" that connect the lines of dialogue.

It's OK if you don't understand what I'm saying about ......, because it's not important. You know how sometimes people are strangely clever?　To put it plainly to the book-loving tiara, I'm 'a character who only seems to know what's coming next. It's pretty close to that.

　I can tell that my sister Yangtaki is chewing up the story for me.
　But it's still not enough, so I pile on the questions.

''Like the warrior-sama from the war stories?　Like the role (trickster) that stirs up the story in the mythology?
'Yes, that's how I feel. I'm constantly getting the information contained in the 'demonic poison' in the air - I have the 'skill to read the book of the world in reverse', so to speak. What do you think?　You're starting to get jealous, aren't you?
'Book backwards to ......?　It's an amazing waste of time. Sister Yotaki is a ......
It's a waste ....... Sure, it might be a bit of a waste. But I'm stronger for it.

　After explaining that much, Yotaki's sister beckoned me with a yoke.
　I sensed her intentions and jumped in the same way as before.

　I'm going to try to apply my "body art" technique, and I'm going to attack with my own ingenuity, but - even against that initial move, Yotaki Sis will handle it without danger. All the while, Yotaki sister continues to explain.

'Even now, the 'skill' is analyzing the options ahead of time and telling me the 'ideal' outcome. All I have to do is read it carefully ...... and the rest of the time just passes by unhurriedly, and in the end, I'm sure--

　Sister Yotaki lightly shifted my limbs, brushed them off, grabbed my body as it fell to the ground, and held it down as if I were on top of her. As I fell down, my joints were mastered and I was unable to move slightly.

　In words, now - until the end that I knew in advance, Yotaki sister only arrived at the end that I knew beforehand, without any hesitation.

''It will be like this. ...... By the way, the mechanism of this 'skill' is simple. Just like the 《Level Up》, the 'Demon Poison' must be duplicating each of my nerves on its own. It is one of the causes of my pain. Haha ......

　After saying that, sister Yotaki took a breath.

　I still haven't fully comprehended it, but the explanation may have come to an end.
　Having decided that, I delivered my own answer to the explanation so far.

''Well, Yotaki sister is using the 'Demon Poison' to strengthen her thoughts. That's why her anticipation is so great, and I can see her winning from the beginning. That's so foul and absurdly strong that it's so foul and absurdly strong that you read the book backwards - is that correct?
"...... Oh. Quirky, Tiara. You don't get distracted by my useless complaining, and you have a firm grasp on the essentials of strength. Well, you're really different from your brother!

　Sister Yangtaki stroked me and released me from her hold down.

　However, I had a feeling that there were multiple meanings behind that praise. Even my observation skills, which I had trained since birth, couldn't capture it. I wanted to continue the conversation to somehow expose it, but--

'Just, Tiara. You've been calling me strong and powerful for a while now, but ...... what is the real strength of the real thing?

　--big time, off topic.

............

　From the misalignment and expression on her face, one could tell that Sister Yotaki had given up on explaining the difference.

　Earlier, Yotaki Sis said, "First of all," she said. There must have been more than one major difference in addition to what you just said. But since I couldn't even get the first one right, I couldn't even hear the second one.
　The power of the "first one" is not very important to sister Yangtaki, but .......

You're going to be able to find out if you're going to be able to get a good deal more than you're used to. I don't understand that kind of thing, Yotaki-sister. If I knew, I wouldn't be taught like this!

　I accept the digression and consider the real strength of the story.

　It can't be helped.
　There isn't enough trust between us to forcefully bridge this distance between us, nor are we equals.

''Yes. Of course, you're not the only one who doesn't know. It would be easier if it was set in stone, like a number in a game, but it's not that easy. If I had known, I wouldn't have been away on this trip like this.
'Yes, you really don't know, even your sister Yotaki doesn't know?　I have a feeling sister Yotaki has an idea of everything.
I only know the basics of the self-defense techniques I'm teaching you now. Listen to me, Tiara. In self-defense, the most important thing is--
'Yes!　Run!

　It's unfortunate that I've completely derailed the conversation, but I will only take the class seriously.

　I raise my hand vigorously and appeal to the teacher to make sure I remember the basics of the 'body arts' that I learned.
　I may have disappointed you earlier with all the incorrect answers, but I'd like to at least get all the questions right in this simple class.

...... Yes, well done. This is the only thing I've been saying since day one that's worth it. Yes, you can get away with it. In my world, this kind of peacefulness is the real warrior thing to do, right?　I hear a lot about it being one of the strongest moves or something like that.
''Hehe. I like the way you say things like real martial arts and the strongest technique.

　But I also think the strongest wordiness is a bit uncool, even if it's good.
　I'm a fan of heroic tales, and I still love a head-to-head battle that doesn't run away and doesn't retreat.

''Tiara, who has received special training until today, would understand, right?　As a matter of fact, you won't lose to the 'strong me'.

　Suddenly, Sister Yotaki's eyes sharpened and stared at me.
　I hastily tried to understand the meaning of her words.

''Huh?　No, well, ...... I guess so?　...... If it comes down to a real battle style duel, we can just wait for sister Yotaki's condition to worsen.

　My teacher, Sister Yotaki, taught me a lot of things ...... and she herself is unable to use her most powerful technique, "escape".

　If you run, you will run out of breath and be unable to move immediately. It's a good thing that you're able to get the most out of it, because it's a deadly endurance that allows you to gain an advantage just by continuing to run away when it comes to a match. I guess that's what I'm talking about.

''There's no time limit (rule) for an actual fight. In other words, the current Tiara is strong enough to compete with me.
'Hmm. I know you can't lose, but ....... I don't even feel like I can win.

　It's the same in practice, not in games, says sister Yotaki.
　Sure, that's true, but ....... I also thought it was sophistry.

'There is no such thing as a match that can never be won in this world. You can take it to the extreme and bring it to a fight that crosses the day. No matter how strong the opponent is, it is impossible to be always rock solid. One day, there will be a moment when you can win. Until then, you have to keep running and running and running and running.
After dark?　Do we have to fight all the time?　Yeah. ......
'Huh. Tiara really doesn't like the steady accumulation ....... But even if you don't like it, remember. An all-out run by the best trained physical strength is the trump card. Especially with your current physical abilities, almost everyone in this world can't keep up with you. You have a chance to win in any situation.
Okay. Roger that, Sensee. I won't give up under any circumstances.
'Good. That's what I wanted to say, I guess.

　In the end, the digression ended up being a profound lesson in 'body arts'.

　However, there must have been a lot of meaning behind this lesson.
　Now that I have improved my level of physical strength, I have the physical strength to match that of an adult. However, I think it's different from the highest level of physical strength that Yotaki-sister is talking about. Somehow, the nuances are different.

''Yes. Well then, this is the end of the 'body arts' application part one.
'What, the first?　I thought I had the best technique.　Isn't this the kind of thing where you're a master of 'body arts' and you have a full license, and you don't have anything else to teach!
''Ha, tiara ....... How can 'escape' be the one and only strongest technique?　There are different kinds of the strongest. This is also my world, but they say that there is no end to martial arts. --becoming strong is an unending hell, Tiara.

　Seeing me disappointed, Yotaki sister carved a deep smile into her mouth.

''Seriously, I don't want to muscle train until I die ....... I want to round up in a good place .......
I know very well that you don't like to train diligently. That's why I'm going to run properly today. The foundation of all things running!
Wow, there it is. I'm going to run in for basic training. I'm already pretty strong, you know. There aren't many people who can run better than me.
That's too proud. You plan to make the Level Up penetrate the world in the near future, right?　Then there are bound to be many more people boasting of their physical strength than you then. Relying on the 'Demon Poison' alone, your limits will soon be at your limit.
It's ......, right?

　I surrender, chuckle, and begin my pre-run prep workout (I learned all this from my sister Yotaki, too).

　As I'm bending and unraveling my body, my sister Yotaki speaks to me in a very quiet voice.

'I'm really begging you, Tiara ....... I can't run as fast as I can right now, so I can't run as fast as I can .......

　As loud as her voice was, her expression was very weak.
　In front of the rare Youtaki Sister, I paused my preparations to listen to her modest request.

''Youtaki Sister ......?''
'I'm so worried about your brother ....... But I can't watch over your brother now .......

　The appeal was emotional and very heavy.

　I don't know the life of the Aikawa siblings in their original world and what happened to them.
　But I have an idea from the situation. I can tell from every word that it was as miserable as my battle with the disease.

''After spending a few days in this other world, I was painfully aware of it. I must have come to this other world to look for a 'replacement'. When my brother was in danger, I pulled back his hand, ran out as fast as I could, and ran away with him to find a 'replacement' who would run away with me--

　Sister Yangtaki gritted her teeth and regretted her inadequacy.

　From the way she looked at him, she knew that she really liked her brother.
　I felt as if I was going to leave everything in my life to him.
　I respond to his enthusiasm.

'Duh, it's okay ......!　I'll be the 'replacement' for sister Yotaki: ......!　Because I owe you so much!　It's not just me, everyone in the castle is thinking. They want to be a little bit of help to the 'gentiles' who are saving the world. That's why this Hoosier's Country itself will become Sister Yangtaki's 'replacement' and help Master!　Protect the Master!　It's a place for a master!　I'm going to 'sign' on the name of this Tiara Hoosiers!

　From the depths of her stomach, she shouted out a voice from the bottom of her stomach and spun an absolute promise with the greatest words she could now.
　When sister Yotaki heard that, her eyes widened in surprise--

----

　He showed a moment of caution.

　Sister Yangtaki laughed.
　However, it wasn't the smile shown by her friends and sister, but something close to the smile of Brother Rulon and the Apostles.

　A black cloth (curtain) was draped over sister Youtaki's face, which was so radiant and beautiful.
　A black smile that blurred and distorted, as if it had been painted over with darkness, captured my image in her pitch-black eyes.

　That black cloth (curtain) would soon disappear.
　Sister Yotaki changes her smile to a calm smile like the bright sun and says thank you.

''----, hmph, hmph. Thank you, Tiara. I'd be happy if this Foozeyers would be your brother's 'replacement' home. And for you to be my 'replacement'--
'Yeah, uh, yeah, ......'

　For now I nodded, but my mind was elsewhere.

　I couldn't help but notice the darkness that Sister Youtaki showed now.
　Her smile was so dark that it was incomparable to the darkness of my brother and the rest of the royal family, the smile of sister Youtaki was so dark.
　If I were to say it in a book, it was an expression that could only be called human darkness.

　If that was the case, was the cheerful Youtaki sister I knew until today all fake?　
　Are you still acting out and trying to trick me?

　While I'm so upset, sister Yotaki asks me.

''Tiara, what's wrong?''

　I have no idea what's in that heart.

　Honestly, I have a feeling that Sister Youtaki deliberately showed me her own wickedness. Because that Yotaki sister. Even though I have confidence in my ability to observe people, how could I ever let my guard down and expose them?　It was suspicious because it was only for a moment. Did you dare to show it to me to get my attention?　Something dark for my taste?　No, considering what I said earlier, do you already know the consequences of showing this to you, sister Yotaki?　Then, does Sister Yotaki want others to know her?　What's in you--?

　Inside the Yangtaki sister seemed to be a mass of thick resentment and jealousy.
　The darkness in her heart that she really wants to protect her brother, but she can't forgive me for trying to protect her instead.
　I know that Yotaki sister has an unusual fondness for her own brother, so I think possessiveness is the most appropriate--

　So many questions and speculations flying around.
　In the middle of it all, I stopped to think.

　For now, I'll say the answer I can give right now.

''Sister Yotaki, I'm good.''

　My existence was saved by the Aikawa siblings.
　I was taken to the book I've been longing for.
　There is only one answer.

...... tiara?

　The response was unexpected even for Sister Youtaki, but she showed the most unusual expression of the day.

''I--Tiara Fuzzyards will do anything for my master. I can even lay down my life. You said that a while ago, didn't you?　It's the same for sister Yotaki. So, you don't have to say anything. From now on, no matter what happens, I'll stand by your sister, no matter what happens from now on. If you want me to take your place, I'll take your place. If you want me to die, then you can die. I'll do anything. If I'm a book, that's absolutely the last page.

　If you don't like me approaching my master, then I will pretend that this feeling never happened.
　If Sister Yotaki wants to erase me, then I will disappear.

　-- I confessed.

　And I hope that I will see the darkness again, Yotaki sister observes.
　Only to find her there, with a gentle smile on her face, reaching out her hand.

''Huh, hmmm ....... I'm glad. Ah, Tiara really likes books, doesn't she? It's the best. It's cute. Please let me pet her: .......
"Oh--

　Incorrect again.
　Not upsetting at all.
　There's no meaning stuck in the words.

　Apparently, even though I've only tried my best to see through others until today, I can't even challenge the depths of sister Youtaki's heart.

　Understanding this, I let out a breath and think lovingly.

''...... ah (...)

　That's why I want to uncover it (read it) somehow.

　I want to uncover it, read it, touch it, chew on it, roll it around on my tongue.

　Because if it's a book, it's a person's darkness. The Darkness of Man ......!
　It's inappropriate, but that's the most delicious part. The most intense part of her life.
　If it's as intense as Yotaki's sister's, it's going to give me the best emotional impact of my life, thicker than any of the heroic stories I've read so far.
　I'm sure Yotaki's sister would love to be exposed (or read) .......

　I'm not sure if she read my lust-filled thoughts of --, but Yotaki sister hugged me and stroked me forcefully.

''Ah, tiara ....... Ah.
'Tickle me!　You're even more ticklish today, Yotaki sister!
Curi, curi, curi. You're really cute. It's so relaxing.

　Right now, my sister Yotaki and I are ...... something of a naive (・・・・) relationship.

　But someday we'll take it a step further. I'm sure, no matter how many years it takes, no matter what the cost, it will be there.
　And when we cross that final line, what will we both look like, what will we talk about, and how will we end up?

　Even though I knew I was reading too many books, I couldn't stop myself from being intrigued by the story I was spinning with the Yotaki sisters, not the Yotaki sisters themselves.

　As I was burning such a heart's desire while being hugged, a third party's voice echoed in the garden.

''--Yotaki, Tiara!　I didn't know we were both here!

　The one who appeared was another 'gentile', Aikawa Kanami.

　She's as brilliant as Yotaki's sister - she's my teacher.
　Although I can't say this openly from the standpoint of the situation, he's also my lover.

　On the day of the Gentile summoning, on that tower, in such a cowardly encounter, we spent such a joyful time together, I will treasure it for the rest of my life. This master is also one of the people I want to uncover (read) my heart to.

　My sister Yotaki and I reply at the same time.

''Ah, Master!　What's the matter with you!　
Hmm?　Huh. Is that your brother? Interrupting me and Tiara's honeymoon time: ......

　Sister Yangtaki was sighing.
　While sparing me from my hand to the limit, she turned to her brother, Master.

''You guys are really close, aren't you ....... Tiara, has Yotaki been acting strange to you?　You'll tell me right away if anything happens, okay?
What?　You're not my brother. Me and Tiara have a very healthy relationship.
'...... Yotaki, stop talking as if I'm not sound. Tiara will misunderstand you.
'Hmm. The way you are angry and caring: ....... I knew your brother is aiming to drop the tiara on this trip, right?
'Hey, I'm not aiming for ......!　Seriously, don't make jokes like that!　Now I'm going on a journey with Tiara!
'It's a joke about trust, phew. I trust both my brother and Tiara.
'Still, the less discord there is, the better: ....... It's going to be awkward on the road, so you really don't want that kind of thing .......
'You really are an anxiety sufferer, aren't you, brother? ...... Let's have more space in our hearts. It's important to have more space in your mind.

　In front of me, the two of them continue to talk about other trivial matters.

　Perhaps, but Master has also noticed the root of Sister Yotaki's heart that I noticed earlier.
　They've noticed, and they're such good friends.

　I can see that there are still some interesting parts of the two of them left. If this is a book, I've only just started reading it. There's a lot of pages in it for the two of us that I don't know about. It's full of fun. As my cheeks are smiling at that fact, the "Apostles" who I admire so much after "The Gentiles" also come to the garden.

　Diprakra-sama and Sith-sama line up and let me know the long-awaited time.

''The preparations are done, Tiara!　Now get in the carriage outside with Vortex Wave!
Hurry up, Tiara!　The vortex wave is all over the place!　After all, it's my perfect vortex wave!　Eww, my!

　Oh, the 'apostles' shine too .......
　Their personalities, established from their distorted births, make my heart skip a beat from every word .......

　Although I am one step inferior to Sister Yotaki and her mentor, I still love her a great deal.
　Even more than the role of speaking for God, the two of them genuinely have beautiful hearts and I can't help it.


''-- Hey (...)


　And as I was enjoying the four of them shining in this too dark world, I was approached by a voice.

　I turned my attention to the direction of the voices.
　Not where Sister Yangtaki and Master were, nor where Diprakra-sama and Sith-sama were, but in the third standing position he was.

　The third apostle-sama in the form of a small boy.
　His name is not mentioned.
　Because unlike the other four, he had a black cloth (curtain) hanging over his face.
　However, I knew that he was staring at me behind that black cloth (curtain).

''Tiara Hoozeyers, since just now, you--''
'Er, ah, yes. Um, ...... Mr. Legacy?　What's wrong with you: ......?

　I managed to twist the name out of my head.
　It would be no wonder I had almost forgotten it.
　So much so that Lady Legacy was a shadowy presence in Hoosiers. He had never done anything special since he showed up at this Hoosiers'. He's quiet and not very assertive, so he's been treated by many people as if he wasn't even there.

　That Legacy-sama is now - speaking to me.
　And it was in a loud voice that I had never heard before.

　I wanted to ask the reason for this, but Legacy-sama himself, who spoke to me, began to be confused.

'What's wrong ......?　What's wrong with me now: ......?
'No, Master Legacy called me to ....... I was wondering if there was something wrong with you. ......
Yeah, you called me. Now I'm calling you. Why ......

　He didn't seem to be able to understand his current behavior on his own. And even more than me, Legacy-sama himself becomes more and more curious to know why. Leaving me in front of her, she starts muttering in a small, mumbling voice.

　Even if I listen carefully, I can't pick up the content.
　It's fun to be meaningful, but there's no way to read it when it's completed so far on its own.

　Legacie-sama's lack of interaction with others is fatal. Despite his position as an 'apostle', he takes a stance that doesn't try to get involved in the big picture of the world.
　It's a bit of a shame, but it falls below the other four in terms of priority.
　I walk towards the light, leaving Lady Legacy to concentrate on her soliloquy.

'Um, ....... I'm off, Lady Legacy.

　I hold the hand of someone I admire.

'Shall we go, Tiara?'
Yeah, ......!

　Thus, after being seen off by Sister Yotaki and the 'Apostle' and the others, they got into the carriage lined up with the Gosha and rode out on the road leading to Fania.

　This is what happened just before I set out on my journey with my master.
　Sister Yangtaki told her story to me, not to the Master, but to me.
　I want my master to think about the meaning of this, a thousand years later.