That night.
　When the sun had set, Allen and his friends visited Natalia's dormitory.

"Hey, Natalia. We're here.
"Mniu......

　At Allen's back, Natalia makes a sound that can't be described as a reply or sleep.

　While they were having a strategy meeting in the cafeteria, Goussetsu and his prefects joined them late, and the party began.
　As is to be expected in a school cafeteria, alcohol was not served, but the feast of juice and sweets continued until midnight, when Natalia fell asleep.
　Although she was already wearing the aura of a champion, it seemed that she was old enough to do so.

　Seeing Natalia's peaceful sleeping face, Charlotte smiles at her.

"You've had a lot of fun today, haven't you?
"Sorry, demon king. I'm afraid I'll hurt you with my scales if I carry you on my back. ......
Don't worry about it. Just open the door, please.
Hey.

　The dragonborn brother who had accompanied me used the key Natalia had given me to open the door to my room.
　Inside, the room was quite spacious and there were piles of textbooks on the table.

　The walls were covered with notes on magic formulas and equations - Allen couldn't help but stop and look at them.

"Oh, ......?　You're a dedicated .......
I don't understand. I still don't understand .......

　Charlotte also looked up at it and sighed in admiration.
　You don't know what kind of magic they're researching, but you've read their enthusiasm.
　Leaving that aside for the moment, Allen went to the bed by the window.

"Here, Natalia. Here, Natalia, get into bed properly. ...... Oh?

　He was about to put Natalia down when something caught his eye.
　On her bedside table was a square travel bag.
　It was made of good leather and had a number of keys attached to it.

"Gyu...... number......

　Natalia reached into the bag and hugged it tightly. It looked uncomfortable as a pillow, but she fell into a full-blown sleep.

　Then, the Dragon People hurriedly called out to him.

"Whoa, don't touch that bag. Don't touch that bag. Even we'll be beaten to a pulp.
What's so important about it, ......?
Apparently. It's enchanted.

　Allen replies to Charlotte, who peers into the room without hesitation.
　You can see at a glance that the lock is not only on the outside, but is also sealed by magic.

It's biometric, and if you try to force it open, it will trigger a trap,......, and it's very secure. What the hell is in there?
"Hey. I'm not going to talk about myself too much, .......

　The young man from the Dragon tribe twisted his head and glanced at the clock on the wall.

It's almost time. Then I'll be on my way to ......!
What's wrong?

　What's going on?" When you open the door and step out into the hallway, you let out a shrill scream. I looked and saw a small shadow standing in the hallway. Clutching a crumpled letter is Natalia's rival.

"Oh, it's Neil. Another letter to Natalia?
"Shut up!

　When Allen called out to him, Neil fled as if in a panic, still clutching the letter.
　The dragon people saw him off and shook their heads in disgust.

I've got a job to do. Well, I've got a job to do!　If you'll excuse me, sir!
"Umu ......
"Oh, be careful.

　The room was completely silent as I saw the Dragonborn off.
　Allen looks into Natalia's sleeping face and smiles.

You're just a normal kid, aren't you?
Yes. Yes, it reminds me of the old days.

　Charlotte also smiles softly. Charlotte also smiles softly, squinting her eyes nostalgically as she continues.

I used to read to Natalia a few times when she was younger. She used to fall asleep in the middle of the book.

　Then Charlotte trailed off and looked around the room.
　She looked at the piles of technical books everywhere and smiled.

But ...... you can already read such difficult books, I can't read you picture books. He's really grown up.

　Charlotte continued, with the proud expression of a child who has been left behind.

Maybe it's better for me to stay ...... nameless.
...... Why do you think that?

　Allen asked quietly, and Charlotte shook her head slowly.
　She only stared at Natalia's sleeping face and did not pat her head. She seemed to be holding back from touching her sister.



When I came to the island, Natalia and I had a lot to talk about. But she doesn't want to talk about her home at ...... at all. I think that's the answer.

　Charlotte smiled sadly and said to herself.

I'm sure that's the answer," Charlotte said with a sad smile, as if to say to herself, "It's better to forget ...... about me, as I'm just a bad memory.
'...... Why do you say such sad things?'

　Lu squeals anxiously as she slips closer to Charlotte.

'Mom and Natalia are good friends. And you want me to forget ......?　It's weird.
It's because it's not me, it's Sharo, Mr. Allen's assistant.
But you're my mom, and Natalia is Natalia. I don't like Lu if the two of you don't get along.
"Lu-chan: ......

　You'll be able to find a lot more information on this subject in this article.
　I'm not sure what to say, but I'm sure you'll understand.

"Well, well, there's no need to jump to conclusions. Take your time.
You're right, sir. You're right, Master Charlotte.

　Gousset also walked up to Charlotte and gently hugged her shoulders and smiled.

Time will tell. You will have to wait and see with Natalia in the long run.
"As expected of the oldest. You're the oldest. Your words carry a lot of weight in a situation like this.
"Well, well, I've been through a lot. Once upon a time, I was so careless that I turned a volcanic area in the East into a barren plain, which has now been transformed into a lush green plain. Time is a panacea for all things.
The scale is a bit strange, and ...... aren't you talking about the famous unexplained natural disaster ......?

　The truth about the catastrophe, which is still being disputed, has been revealed.
　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea.

You're right,......, you're right. I'll think about it some more.
I'll think about it some more. I'll stay with you as long as I have to.

　Allen nodded humbly, but he had no idea at the time that things would take a major turn the next day.
　Natalia had disappeared without a trace.