"You witch!"


　Loomp, loomp, loomp.

　A magic spell to lighten the mood.


"Why is a monster like you here ......!


　Rumpappa. Un-pa-pa-pa.

　Funny, huh?　My livestock was crying because it died, so I brought it back to life.

　I guess you have to have a soul.


What are you smiling about?


　What are you doing?

　Let's put the stones back in our hands before they hit us.
　Someone once told me that hurting people doesn't make them feel good.


"Oh, ...... and die!　Die!


　Rumpap, rumpap.

　I wonder if it's because I'm a witch.
　So I lied and said I was a priest. But it didn't work.
　They say a real priest can tell your profession at a glance.


　.......


　I looked at the scroll on the wall.

　"Wanted by the Witch of Time."

　She looks inexplicably like herself.


　Loomp, loomp, loomp.


　The journey ahead. Rootless.

　Everyone bares their fangs like they're scared.


　I've been shot while walking.

　I was often attacked while I was sleeping.


　...... You can't heal your own injuries, though.


　Loompappa ....... Unpappa: .......


　Hmmm. I knew it.

　I guess it's not true that there are good things in life. ......


　There's nothing good about being alive. You'll lose your life anyway.


　Yeah. "I'll stop thinking about it."


　Loomp loomp, loomp loomp.


"What are you laughing at, ......? ......!

"I don't know, but shoot!　Kill him!



　As soon as he saw himself, the smiling people changed their eyes color as if they were scared.


　I pondered for a moment, and then I thought.


　If I wasn't here, wouldn't everyone be smiling all the time?



"I've finally caught you, ......, the Witch of Time!

...... How much trouble have we gotten into with this little girl?

But now we're going to be paid handsomely by the law.



　One day, I woke up to a dull ache in my abdomen.

　Next thing I know, my hands and feet are tied up, and I'm pinned down and surrounded.


　Lately, it's become too much for me.


　I fell asleep like this, not even caring about the plexus I moved before going to bed.


　I see. It was so easy.


I'll just have to cut off his hands. Let's cut off at least two hands.

I'm sure you're right.



　It'll be fun knowing I'm going to die.


　Oh, I knew it...




　Just when I thought that...
　A silver flash pierced the men's throats in a flash.



"Oh, yeah, ......?
I have nothing against you guys, but... We only need the witch there.


　It was about three years ago that I met the girl with the silver hair.








"Let's make a deal.


"You have no reason to live or die.


Then wield your power for me.


One year. You may renew it at your discretion.


"Rather than waste your life here for nothing, be of service to me.









"I won't let you touch him.

"Are you all right, Corona?

I'll protect you. Stay with me.




　Oh. That was fun.








　--Orba Chamber of Commerce headquarters.

...... "Witch"?
Yes. It's an occupation that is punishable by execution in certain countries, and is said to deal with magic that goes against human reason. Have you ever heard of it?　I'm not sure if you've ever heard of it, but I'm sure you've heard of it.



　Hmmm... Beatrix, with her arms crossed, was inching slightly.
　Despite his bravado and smooth speech, he backed away from Futa like a paw.

"So, what are you guys... Did you capture Corona and sell her for money?
"We were going to, but you said so casually, 'You can do whatever you want,' so we asked you to stay in the room and handed you over like normal people. I've never had such a simple human trafficking case before.
"Where!

　Huta's voice was naturally hoarse.
　The moment Beatrix freaked out, Prim let out a small gasp.

　Beatrix glared at Prim, checked her, and took a breath.

　Looking at Huta, he really looks like he's going to grab her if she lets him.

　He was restraining himself because he didn't want to cause unnecessary trouble for Lilac.
　That thin thread is about to be severed depending on Beatrix's response.

......
"......

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　Beatrix's thoughts are going.



　I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out.



　It's not like he's just a mouthpiece.
　He's not a runaway locomotive with no head.

　Just a strong man who fights for what's important.

　Well, he's a pawn that Lilac can easily handle, Beatrix thought to herself.

　What Beatrix needs to protect now, even with Futa as an enemy, is her credibility as a merchant - in other words, the trust of her clients.

　And weighing that against the merits and demerits of switching sides, he calmly considers the advantages and disadvantages of switching to Futa's side.


　--Beatrix M. Orba is a woman who would gladly lick her parents' boots if necessary.


　Beatrix M. Orba is a woman who is willing to lick the boots of her parents if necessary.
　Beatrix doesn't care what happens to the rest as long as she has that.


"...... That's enough.

　Looking up at the sky, Beatrix muttered.

I'll tell you all about it. I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure you can do it.

　She said this, but looked as if she didn't mind being outed just to spite him.

"You mean you're going to tell me everything? You mean you're going to tell me everything, about Corona, about your client.
That's what I'm saying.
"Futa-kun, Futa-kun.

　I'm sure you're not the only one.

　He nodded his head.

　I'm not sure what you're trying to say," he says to a half-eyed Beatrix.

I'll keep my mouth shut on one condition.
"...... Tell me.
You have to accept one request from your master.
I don't see what we can do about that.
I'll ask him about that. We'll just ask Orba to do what she can.
.................. Well, okay. If it's not physically possible, you can just say no.
Yeah.

That's how much Beatrix can endure the current situation, and the trust of the Chamber of Commerce is irreplaceable.
This is a victory for Prim, who read the earlier expression of not caring as a bluff.

　Prim made a small gut-punch behind Futa's back.
　Despite Prim, Futa proceeded with his own story.

"Where did you sell Corona?
I'm not sure.

　Is it a sign of sincerity that he answered immediately? It doesn't matter, but for a moment Futa couldn't figure out who he was dealing with.

　But Prim knew immediately.

"Futa-kun!　What is the legal country?
"...... Yes. That's right. It's a land of priests that doesn't allow witches to survive. I'm sure you're visiting this country right now with the return of the king.
!!!!

　In that moment, Huta's fist shattered the chair in which Beatrix had been sitting.

The ...... Chamber of Commerce should be harmless.
...... Okay, okay.
Thank you for talking to me.
All right, all right!

　Beatrix shakes her head, her mouth agape.

...... That's where you sold it.
I mean, the client is there. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a bit of a witch.
"...... Oh.


　Futa looked up at the sky.


　Everything seemed to be connected.






I hope you enjoy your cooking in 10 days, Futa-sama.



I'll give you exactly what you said on the first day.



"I forgot that Futa-sama wants the maid to live.








I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this.







　I'm not sure what to make of it.

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea.



　He didn't want to be caught in front of his own eyes or have Huta go into danger because of him.

　She's weighing up her friendship with the Hokage and her maid, Corona, and she knows that Lilac won't take Corona.

　Then, the only one who will try is Futa.
　I'm sure that won't change the consequences.

　So.





...... I was going to give this little box to the princess in about ten days anyway.

　Beatrix's words brought Futa back to himself.

Why didn't you tell me that?
I'm not sure what to make of it. It wasn't a ...... good fight, though.
"...... Why is that relevant?

　I'm not sure what to make of it.


It's like a suicide note. I'm not sure what to make of it. That's just too bad for those who are dying.

　Futa looks at the small box he's been holding.

　A suicide note.


　I thought this was a music box with a recording technique.
　But sure enough. Corona had said it was just a sound box.

　Then surely this is where she left her message.




　Huta opened the box gently.


"Uh, uh... Check, check. Yeah, it's responding!　Well then, Futa-sama all over the country, and Lilac-sama as an added bonus. Lilac, can you please listen to the maid's last story?


"Corona.

　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.

"Prim, I'm sorry. I'm going back to the princess. I have to tell her everything. No. ...... I desperately need the princess's help to save Corona. I'll get down on my knees and beg her.

Oh, yeah, hurry up.
Thank you.

　As soon as he said that, Futa disappeared like the wind.

　He must have been very desperate. Prim closed her eyes.

　Then he stuck his tongue out at the hated manager.



I'm going to go tell my master Richter that he's going to clear my accumulated debt to the Chamber of Commerce.
"Huh, what?