149 149 Stories What She Cherishes (1)




 The next morning.
 The next morning, in his usual garden, Allen had his arms crossed and a difficult look on his face.

And when I went to wake him up at ......, he was gone.
Yeah, that's right.

 I'm not sure what to make of that.
 It is often difficult to read the changes in facial expression of a race whose appearance differs greatly from that of humans.
 Even so, it was obvious to Allen that he was quite distraught.

"Boss, I'm really bad at mornings. That's why one of us has to wake him up every morning. ...... He wasn't in his room today.
So, your precious bag was gone along with it?
Yes, that's right. I've never taken it out before. ......
"Hmmm ......

 Allen stroked his chin and growled.
 Allen stroked his chin and growled. The other prefects only looked at each other anxiously.
 When they found out that Natalia had disappeared, they had all split up to look for her.
 But with no results, it became clear that things were about to get really bad, and they turned to Allen for help.

"How's Lu?
"Hmm. I think he's gone off the scent. I don't know.

 Lu's nose was twitching, but his eyes narrowed and he shook his head.
 I'm sure you'll be able to find something that will help.

Maybe you heard what I said yesterday. ......
I thought you had a good night's sleep,......, but I suppose it's possible.

 I'm sure it's possible." Gousset nodded his head reluctantly.
 I'm not sure what to make of it.
 It's not impossible, just looking at the circumstances.
 However, Allen denies it with a shake of his head.

"No, it's not. Perhaps there was another reason.
"Hmm. You seem pretty sure of that when you say it like that. But what are you going to do? You can't just leave him there.
Well, I guess I'll just go to ...... and--
There he is!

 Just when I was about to continue looking for him.  
 Just when I was about to continue to look for him, a few students came running up to me with urgent voices. All of them looked familiar, and all of them looked even more pale than Natalia's prefects.

They all looked more pale than Natalia's students. I'm sorry, but right now--
Please! Please help me!

 They clung desperately to him, even as Allen tried to push them away.
 I'm not sure what to make of this, but I think it's a good idea. As I wondered about them, they opened their mouths in a very distraught manner and said something surprising.

My boy has forced Natalia to go to the depths of the ...... sealed dungeon!
"And stole her precious ...... things!
...... Tell me more.

 The people in the room were shaking.
 It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

 It seems that Neil has been having a lot on his mind lately.
 As Allen had predicted, until Natalia's arrival, he had been known as a child prodigy in the academy, and was riding high on his shoulders.
 But Natalia had defeated her in every battle.
 Her pride had been torn to shreds and she had become so cornered that she had begun to say that she had to win by any means necessary.

 Then, last night, when he went to bring a letter of honor, he happened to find out about Natalia's precious bag. Neil stole it from her and lured her into a duel.

I'm not sure what to make of that.
Even the teachers rarely go near the back of that dungeon nowadays. ......! That's not good!
"I see.

 Allen can only groan with a sigh. The possibility of running away from home had been completely eliminated, but it was still a bad situation anyway.
 I saw Neil last night. ...... I guess he found out about the bag then.
 I hadn't expected him to be that worried about it.

(No, I should've guessed. (I should have guessed. I guess I was a little narrow-minded about Charlotte too. ......)

 I'm sure you'll be able to understand that I'm not the only one.

I'm not sure if you've seen this before.
I'm going to help you! I'm going to help you!

 Charlotte screamed in a distressed voice. Charlotte shouted in a distressed voice, apparently unable to stay in the face of her sister's danger. Allen, however, just shook his head calmly.

No. You may have some magic, but you're an amateur. It's too dangerous, even with me by your side.
I'll go with you then.

 Goussetsu stepped forward, but Allen was reluctant to do so as well.

It's not a good idea. I'm sure you've heard of it. If other demons approach them, they'll just add fuel to the fire. I'll go alone.


"Are you sure you're okay by yourself, Allen?
"What? I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.

 He grinned at Lu, who looked worried, and then Allen asked Goussetsu softly.

But you should call your uncles first. You never know what might happen.
(...... I understand.)

 Goussetsu nodded and quickly disappeared from the scene.
 Allen looks into Charlotte's face, smiles like it's nothing, and says, "So that's it.

So that's it. You'll wait here for me, won't you?
"...... Okay.

 Charlotte nodded stiffly.
 Charlotte nodded stiffly, her face still drained of blood. Her face remained bloodless, but I could see the firmness of her trust.
 Charlotte looked straight at Allen with her bright eyes and pleaded with him.

"Mr. Allen, ......! Please take care of Natalia!
I'll take care of her. You guys stay here! Take care of Shallow!
Yes, sir!

 With his brothers and sisters watching him, Allen rushed off. When he was teaching at the academy, he often dove into dungeons.