An open square on the outskirts of the city.
　There was now an air of tension in the air.

　There were countless logs lined up in the shape of people all around, and in the middle of them was a subhuman figure.

　Her long cobalt-green hair was tied up around her waist, and on top of her head was a pair of animal ears the same color as her hair. A long key tail grows from her hips. Her gender is female.
　She wears light equipment that makes it easy for her to move around, making her the obvious choice for an adventurer.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I'll go to ...... now.

　The next moment, she leaps high into the air. She lets out a short breath and waves her arms.

　Zuggahgahgah!

　Countless knives were shot out. They were aimed right at the human form that filled the area - where a person's heart should be.
　She landed lightly and breathed a sigh of relief. She looked back at the gallery watching behind her, held out the knife, and said with a blank expression.

Come on. Go ahead, try it. It's fun.
"Don't be absurd!

　Everyone in the room chuckled in unison.
　And she nodded her head.

Why?　You asked me to tell you about something I enjoyed as a child, so I did.
No, most kids don't do that. I mean, they can't.

　Megath shrugged her shoulders in disgust.

You can't do it either, can you, Saint?
I'm sure it's a great technique, but I'm not sure I can do it. ......

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it.
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　Miaoha scratched her cheek and added.

I'm sorry for the trouble I've caused you. I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.
I used to enjoy practicing this skill when I was a kid. My dad can hit more targets without any preliminary movements.
I can't help but think they're a family of assassins. ...... I'll pay you a visit next time.
Yes. Miaha is always welcome.

　Maia nodded vigorously.
　In contrast to her sister, she seems to have a quiet nature and her facial expression does not change much. But there was a small smile on her face, as if she was happy to be reunited with her sister, from whom she had been separated.

　Then, Glow spoke to him excitedly.

Do you know who William Tell is?　Can he put an apple on his head and shoot it out?
Of course I can. I didn't think there was anyone who could understand these earth stories.
Well, because of someone else, there's a lot of people in this city. ......
I'm sure you've heard of it. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.

　The corner of the room began to be filled with talk of past lives, and the presenter passed the baton.

"Alright!　I'm next!　I'll show you the rock pieces I played with my brothers when I was a child!　Let me show you the rock pieces I used to play with my brothers when I was a kid! We'll smash each other's pieces and the winner is the one who crushes the other's!
"Is that funny, ......?

　In the face of the lump of rock that Megas had so enthusiastically produced, Lydyria's reaction was muted.
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I'm not sure what to make of it.
I'm sure you're right. ......

　I'm not sure what to make of that.
　After that, other people came and went and taught Lydyria things that children would enjoy. However, the results were not good, and Lidylia's mood was getting worse and worse.
　Perhaps sensing this, Goussetsu also whispered to her.

How can I help you? I think it would be counterproductive to continue. Worst case scenario, she'll be so offended that she won't come out of Master Charlotte's body.
I suppose that's entirely possible.

　He might become annoyed by Allen and the others' interference and run away like he had been hiding inside Charlotte all this time.
　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to get the best out of it.

(Now, what should I do?)

　That's when I thought about it.
　I'm not sure what to do.

But that may be a good thing.
"What?
I'm sure she said she wasn't interested in life, but ...... we can't be sure she won't change her mind and take over Charlotte-sama's body in the future.

　I'm not sure if she'll change her mind and take over Charlotte-sama's body. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not.

It's definitely a disturbance that could harm Master Charlotte. Isn't it more logical to just seal it up and bury it?
"...... You have a point, though.



　Goussetsu has a point.
　If you're truly concerned about Charlotte's safety, the best thing to do would be to seal off Lidylia without question.
　She is a person from the past, a dead person. There's no need to curry favor with her.

　But Allen waved his hand in the air.

"Don't do that. It's against my principles.
I guess you could call it willpower. Isn't it reasonable to throw all that crap down the drain for the sake of the woman you love?
Yes, there's the will, but there's another reason as well.

　Once you decide to do something, you do it.
　That's Allen's motto. But this time, there was an important reason as well.
　I think back to when I first picked up Charlotte. The words I swore to her.

"I made a promise to Charlotte once. "I promised Charlotte before that I would change her so that she could be proud to say she was the happiest person in the world.
That sounds like something you would say without hesitation. So, what happened to that?
"When I made that promise, Charlotte had Lidylia in her mind, too. In other words, I made a promise to Lidylia, too.

　I promised to make her happy.

"That's why I have to make her happy as well as Charlotte. That's the main reason.
"......, you're quite the man. Isn't that just a matter of willpower in the end?

　Gousset shrugged his shoulders.
　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your money.
　He chuckles and speaks at a normal volume this time.

"Well, if you weren't so bold, you wouldn't be my second master after Master Charlotte. And?
What?
If the seal doesn't work, we'll need to melt her heart. ...... Do you have a plan?　It's not going to be easy.
I can handle that. I've got a clue as to what's going on.
Huh?　That slippery kid can be caged. That's Allen. That's why he's the Great Demon King.
I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

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

"I'm back!
"Mmm.

　And then, with a bang, Natalia appeared.
　She was carrying a bulging rucksack on her back and a paper bag in both hands. It was quite a large load, but she didn't seem to mind and looked very proud of it.
　Allen belatedly realized that he had disappeared from the scene.

"Natalia, ......?　Where the hell have you been?
"Preparing for something naughty, of course. I went to do some shopping.

　Natalia giggled as if she was sure of victory.