"I... I once left my brother for dead.
"Migoroku ......?

　It's not a big deal, but it's not a big deal at all.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　Both of them were concentrating their energy on their legs, but the words they spoke were enough to shift their attention to the other.

　Prim's two tufts of black hair swept over her head as she looked straight ahead, speaking in gibberish without any particular emotion.

We are, you know, the headquarters of the world's three major spear techniques. My siblings and I continued to practice spear and had a good time. I'm sorry to say this, but I was stronger than my brother.

"So I got carried away and ran into a dangerous mountain without listening to my brother's warning. Even though he was weaker than me, he chased after me to protect his sister.

It's a common story. He was stronger only with his arms, his courage, his love, his will. Your brother was better than me.

I thought I could defeat a magical beast in the mountains with just my head knowledge, not knowing that it had a fierce temper before hibernation. It's a good thing that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this.

I'm not sure if I should say this, but I probably could have killed that hexenbiest if I'd tried harder back then. I could have killed that hexenbiest. That's why I was so worried. What should I do?　What should I do? Run away or fight to protect my brother?

If I had chosen one or the other, my brother wouldn't have been eaten right in front of me.


　If you had chosen either, your brother wouldn't have been eaten in front of you.


"The only thing I'm determined not to do again is to choose not to move when someone's life is in danger."

"Prim. ......

Don't look at me like that. I was less than ten years old. I've sorted it out in my mind. I just don't want it to happen again.

　Not even ten years old.
　An innocent girl sees the memory of someone she cares about being eaten alive in front of her.

　She said it so matter-of-factly, but now Futa knows how horrible it is.

　If Lilac and Corona had died because of his own misunderstanding...

　Would Futa be able to stand up again?

　I don't know.

　I don't know, but it's not something I want to imagine.

　--It's not like Futa and Prim are the best of friends.

　It was not out of a desire to make themselves known to their friends that they revealed their past.


　One look at her, and you can see the strong emotions in Prim's cool face.


　He kicked hard, step by step, down the deserted alleyway.

　Futa closed his eyes for a moment, and then said.

Thank you.
"It's nothing to be thankful for. "It's nothing to thank me for. I just hope it was an encouraging one for you right now.
"That was more than enough. Whatever it takes, I'm gonna find Corona.
You're right. Well, thanks to you, I've tracked you down, too, haven't I?
Oh, you're not going to ...... stay put, are you?
"...... Mr. Futa.

　She let out a breath and said.

The most important thing is to save the person's life.
"...... Oh.

　I don't know how much Richter owed her.

　Maybe he thought it would be a small price to pay to send one Prim and not owe anything.

　Still.

　Even so. It was more than enough for Futa.

　And.


"......, this is the Chamber of Commerce where the head of the union is.


　Finally, they got there.

　In front of Futa and Prim stood a huge mansion just off the main street.
　The gates look like the headquarters of a trading company, and there are a number of guards standing guard.

It's no wonder they're so well guarded.

　Breathing lightly.
　Prim muttered as she approached the house with a natural gesture.
　Huta nodded.

The air isn't what it used to be. It's pungent.

　The air was tense, as if some kind of order had just been given, if not on the eve of battle.

　The guards don't have any of the distinctive symbols of the Chamber of Commerce.

　If the men in the alleyway were to be believed, the merchants would be wearing something matching.

Should I have gone to the office or the store?
You said "the guys hanging around," so they must be from headquarters. It's possible that the branch office is looking for Corona.
If it's more likely to be someone from headquarters, then that would be them.
I guess so.

　The two of them nodded at each other and walked forward.



　In fact, the atmosphere was unusual. It was as if they were hiding something.

　But that doesn't mean it's about Corona.
　I was wondering if I could catch one of the people coming in and out of the house when I was suddenly approached by a voice.


"Hey, those two guys over there... I mean, the guy over there.


　The girl who was standing at the entrance of the house looked at Futa with an expression that was almost like a sneer.

"...... Yes.

　Turning around, Futa's eyes widened.

　His flaming red hair is two-sided up.
　You will find a lot of people who are looking for a new way of life.
　You'll be able to find a lot of people who are interested in this kind of thing.

"You're the princess's favorite, aren't you?　Can we talk?
"Hey, Mr. Futa. What are you surprised about?　Do I know you?

　Prim's words fell on deaf ears.

　It's not that I know the girl in front of me.

　But what she's holding in her hand...



　--A familiar little box.



　Lilac always keeps it in her room.
　The same one Futa had just gotten.






　The corner of her mouth turned up in amusement as she saw the shocked expression on his face.




"Hello. I'm Beatrix M. Orba. I'm Beatrix M. Orba. I'm a twisted 'manager' with a twisted personality.