Let him go. Let him go.

But ......

Ainez is not that stupid.

　In response to my words, Fiel reluctantly removed his hand from Ainess's mouth.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

That's enough to make me suspicious.

"Walth, hey ...... I see why Pheuel is going to all this trouble," Ainess said, putting a hand to her chin and smirking.

What's so funny?

I don't think there's anything wrong with that.　Nothing at all, I'm just impressed with how well this worked out.

　Ainez grinned and flew around Feuel as if to check her face.
　She turned her head away from Ainess and glanced at me for help.

What do you mean, "here"?　I'm not sure what to make of that.

　When she heard my words, Ainess stopped moving and her face suddenly turned serious.

Yes, it is. That's for sure.

But the reanimated Ars in the royal palace isn't Ars, is it?" I asked in a whisper so the water spirit wouldn't hear.

That's not quite right. It's Ars and not Ars, that's the answer I got. That's why I didn't recognize Ars.

"What do you mean, if Ars is forbidden, then I'm not?

...... At least, that's not true. You didn't do it. And you're Walth," she said with a mischievous smile, poking me in the nose.

I don't get it. I don't get it. Who are the Ars in the palace?

I can't answer that, because I haven't checked. I have a certain idea, but I can't tell you for my own sake. It would be a violation of the vow I made. Leaving Ars is the only resistance I'm allowed.

　Ainess knows everything.
　No, she knows everything, but she seems to know the core of the matter.
　But no matter how much I try to find out here, she won't answer.
　Then I'll just take a different approach.

---- By the way, can spirits see souls?　I've been told I'm not white.

　Ainez looks at my chest and mutters, "Not white," with a bit of a sad look on her face.
　I don't know what that means.
　But if you can see my soul, that means you can see Ars' soul too.

The soul of Ars in the Royal Palace is different from mine, isn't it?

What?　In the human world, power is limited, so you can't see the color of the soul.

"I see. ......

　Although Ainess didn't answer, she was sure that the fake Ars was the one who had committed the abomination, and her soul was almost certainly black.
　But it doesn't make sense that it's Ars and not Ars, and that my soul is a different color than his.
　I puzzled over this riddle-like answer for a while.
　Then, Ainess clung to Pheuel's arm and began to whisper to him.

"Hey, did you and Al, or even Walth, come to the Spirit Realm just to ask me this?

"No, no. It's just that .......

　Fiehl looks at me as if he's not allowed to answer.
　I have to say this out loud to make up for it.
　I thought, and shook my head lightly.

Inez, I'll answer that.

"I hope you get a good answer.

　I hope you get a good answer." No matter how friendly and obedient the spirit that used to be with me is, it doesn't mean that it will accept anything I say.
　He's a very assertive spirit, and I have to think about what happens after he refuses.

We're here because a certain princess is beginning to be corrupted by magical power, and we need your help to control it.

"No.

　It was a quick answer.
　Refusal was also an option, but I didn't expect such a clear and immediate answer.

Why?

That's my line. I'm not sure why I should help such an incomprehensible princess," said Ainess, clearly unhappy, "and you're okay with that?　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

...... I don't mind. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a bit nervous about this.

　There was a moment of silence, but the next moment it was gone.

What do you mean?　You're not sharing your life with me, are you?

"I'm a slave. I'm a slave. I belong to the princess.

I'm a slave, I'm owned by a princess." "Oh my God, ...... how is this possible? ...... I don't like it, but I have no choice but to cooperate!　What the hell?

　I'm not sure what to make of this, but I think it's a good idea.
　I'm not sure what to make of this, but I think it's a good idea.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one. If that's the reason, you could have told me from the start that your life was at stake. You sounded like you wanted to save the princess, so I got a little nervous.



"The main reason is to help Celetia. I'm pretty sure that's what Aeneas thinks.

Hey, you. ......

It's my fault she's in this mess. ...... I want to help her in any way I can. Please, Ainess.

　I bowed my head as if to interrupt Ainess.

............ I get it, I get it. Please raise your head.

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this.
　But then someone who didn't like it spoke up.

I don't know what you're talking about, but we can't let Ainess go.

Let's not. We need Ainess to talk about the abomination now.

She seems to be acquainted with the person who defeated Era, so we need to talk to her.

What?　What?　Walth, did you even defeat Era?

　I'm sure you've heard of it, but I'm not sure if you've heard of it.
　It's a good idea to take a look at the website and see if you can find anything that might help you.