So, when do you think you'll be killed?

It will happen within ...... at least three days. We don't know the identity or number of the assassins.

You don't know the time frame?

Yes, .......

　Aria sat down in the chair that had been set up for her, looking annoyed.

　If we don't know the time of day, it means that we have to be alert morning, noon and night.
　Both Aria and Licht are not long-tempered people, so this mission is going to be very mentally demanding.

"Anyway. I don't care if you get killed, but you know you can't be seen doing it, right?

Of course I do.

In other words, you should stay in this room. No humans are to be allowed near you.

　Bern nodded without hesitation at the precise instructions.
　This plan seemed to have crossed Bern's mind.
　If you're not sure what you want to do, you can always ask for help.

But with ...... the country in turmoil, it may be tough to cut off human contact completely. ......

"Then you can give me instructions from your room. As long as you don't see them face to face, there's no problem. Don't you have at least one subordinate you can trust?

A subordinate. ...... Yes. Yes, I have one.

　In Bern's mind was the maid who was always with him.
　The only person he could think of was his maid, who was always with him. Cutting off relations with humans meant that he would not be able to see Anna either.
　Thinking of that, she felt a little lonely.

(--What are you thinking? If you use Anna as a communicator, you can talk to her normally.)

　Still, Bern's priority is his own safety.
　If Aria's plan is foiled by meeting with Anna, everything will be over.
　He wasn't foolish enough to risk that much for a mere human being.

Deal. It looks like Bern's true identity won't be exposed now.

And then--" Aria added.

"If Bern dies, I want to put Licht in a position where he can be revived quickly.

"...... What?　No, wait a minute, Aria--

We're going to be spending a lot of time together, if not in the bathroom.

No problem.

　Before Richt could join the conversation.
　Before Richt could join the conversation, it was decided in an instant.
　The fact that Bern did not show any signs of resistance was unexpected even for Aria, and she looked quite surprised.

"Uh-huh. You don't seem to be worried.

"Yes. It's nice to meet you.

"............, please.

　Seeing Bern's polite bow, Richt could not take the option of refusing.
　Licht's mental strength was not strong enough to refuse this.

　He couldn't let his selfishness ruin this plan, so he accepted it without saying anything.

"Well, I'm going to sleep, so let me know if the enemy comes.

All right, Aria.

Oh, is that ......?　Is everything alright at ......?

　Aria jumped onto Bern's bed.
　If she closes her eyes, she'll fall asleep immediately.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　It was understandable that he would do so when he was so relaxed.

What are you talking about? You'll just have to wait for the assassin.

"......, sure.

　When you think about it calmly, there is only so much we can do.
　It is not an exaggeration to say that all we can do is wait.

　It's not like Aria is going to let a human being escape, so even if they were asleep during the raid, they would still make it.

　In this case, Bern had nothing to say.

So, Mr. Richt. I'm looking forward to working with you. ......

"My pleasure.

　And so.
　Thus began the secret mission to protect the queen.