"Mr. Richt!　Ah no!　I'm so sorry!

"Go to ......?

　I'm not sure if you've ever heard of this, but I'm sure you've heard of it.
　The one who appeared in front of Richt was Rael, who was not supposed to be here.

　She was very sincere to Richt, which was a complete change from before his departure.

　What had happened in such a short time?
　The events were so drastic that Richt could not catch up with his understanding.

"What's up with you all of a sudden ......?

I've said some terrible things to ...... you, Richt. I was not thinking about your feelings at all. He was only using his abilities to help others. ......

　Rael's repentant line.
　There was a slight mistake in the part about using it for the benefit of others, but Richt is not so airheaded as to point it out.

　Besides, he has already reflected so far.
　There was no way I was going to break off mid-sentence.

"Anyway, ......!　I'm sorry for everything!

It's okay.

"...... What?　Are you sure?

　I'm not sure if you've heard of it, but I'm sure you've heard of it.
　He probably didn't expect to be forgiven so easily.
　The additional words of apology he had prepared were no longer necessary.

I don't mind. I don't mind, in fact, I didn't take Rael into account either--we both did.

"So, but...

Don't worry about it. If you understand, that's all that matters.

　No more words came out of Rael's mouth.
　He was not a good person, but he was not a bad person either, and I thought I understood the meaning of Iris's words.

"...... Well. I didn't think you'd be back soon, so I promised I'd be at Dorothy's soon--can I go?

"Oh. Yes. ......

　After hearing Rael's reply, Richt waved lightly and walked away.
　I wanted to talk to him for a little while longer, but it was impossible to stop him.

　The only thing I could do was to watch his back.

He's gone to .......

Yeah.

Yeah.　When did you get here?

　I'm not sure what to make of that.
　The owner of that voice is the Demon Lord I'll never forget.
　I don't know how long I've been here.
　If it's from the part where he apologizes, then he's seen some pretty embarrassing things.

"What the hell do you want?

"Don't be so alarmed. You're one of us now. Aren't you?

"Ugh. ......

　So," Aria continued.

"I was worried about you, but it looks like you're all right. You're many times better than you were at first.

"......

I'm curious as to what happened in the land of the elves, but I'll let Iris or Tise tell you.

...... Nothing much happened.

　I'm not sure what to say, but I'm sure you'll understand.
　I still can't get used to the eerie atmosphere that pours out of Aria.
　It's like having a snake staring at you all the time.

"Huh. Well, you can thank Licht for that - it's a precious life.

"......?

　A chill rushed through my body.
　Aria's line at the end of the day echoed in Rael's head forever.