When I went to check on Zahra, I found her siblings, Harte Semphis and Charlotte Semphis.

　Alexei suspects that both of them are related to Shiva, the Black Warrior, who has the power and memory of a demigod.



　If so, there was a strong possibility that Shiva was watching this place.



　Falsification of the magic level. Suppressing and disguising the release of magic power.

　He is taking great care not to reveal even the slightest change in his character or behavior, so that no one will know that he has been possessed by a demon god, but I wonder how effective this will be.



(I don't know how he does it, but Shiva seems to be able to distinguish between humans and non-humans.)



　If they find out, it's over.

　I knew it was not a good time, but I kept my expression and laughed inwardly.



（Now, will I be able to survive this predicament?)



　Alexei was amused by this crisis, even though he might have to leave early with the power of a demon god.



"I am surprised that you and Zahra are acquainted. Even though both of you are from noble families, I had never heard of any contact between the two of you."



"Yes!　We became friends only recently."



　Charlotte responds in high spirits.

　Zahra, on the other hand, was disappointed.



"We get along, you know. ......"



"As for me, I feel sorry that a pure and innocent girl like you should be influenced by Zahra.



"Well, that's quite a thing to say coming here out of the blue. What are you doing here?



"As you can see, I'm here to visit you. I heard you were in bed, but I see you've recovered enough to sit up.



　Alexei hands Zahra a bouquet of flowers.



"I thought Alek was the type of guy who wouldn't take care of something like this."



"There's something else I wanted to talk to you about. But first, I'd like to say something else. I'd like to talk with you guys, if that's all right.



"For us?　Of course I don't mind. What is it?"



"I'm here to talk about the future of Numbers."



　Huh?　Charlotte begins to look a bit wary. She seems to be glancing at her brother Harte.



"Hm, did you keep this a secret from Mr. Harte?"



"Yeah, well, how should I put it ......"



　Hurt, who had been looking like a pain in the ass, smiles bitterly and offers to help.



"I know a little bit about it," he said.



"That's my brother!"



　Don't you want to keep it a secret?



"Well, I won't say anything if you don't play dangerously."



　In other words, don't put your sister in danger. And if she does, she'll come out on her own and show no mercy.

　He is vague and elusive, yet he mixes strong warnings with short words.



（He is a man to be reckoned with.)



　Alexei thought it would be better not to assure him that there was no danger, but to play it safe.



We are a group of people who are concerned about the chaos in our country and have come together to make it right one day. I thought that you, Charlotte, had joined us because you shared our ideals. ......



"Yes!　I will do my best for justice!"



　Charlotte answered cheerfully, but tilted her head.



But what exactly are you going to do?



"It depends from time to time, but for now, I would say that we should not bring the disagreement between the king and queen into our generation."



"Huh?"



Sorry. I meant specifically. Currently, most of the Numbers have a different attitude from that of the King and the Queen, and they are all for the restoration of the nobility, the principle that the people should be led by the nobility. Don't you think it's out of balance?"



　He dares to conceal the word "supremacy" from the public.



"I don't know, but I think the balance is bad.



"Right?　However, it would be difficult to add as many children of the King's faction and the Queen's faction as the current numbers. There is a fear that if there are too many, factions may form within the organization."



"......"



　Hurt wanted to say something, but he remained tight-lipped.



"So now my idea is to bring in influential people and keep the number of people to a minimum so that the organization as a whole is balanced.



"I see. So you want to bring in your brother.



As long as it's okay with you, Hurt, I don't want to.



　I sensed something uncanny in Harte's voice as he spoke to me on the way out.



"Well, well, I won't force you. But could you do me a favor?



"...... is it?"



　That's a lot of spirit. <
　If you say something bad, they will kill you. Alexei felt such fear.



(Is this man really just a student ...... or is he Hurt Semphis himself?)






　Shiva, the black warrior who wields mysterious warding magic. Could it be that he is changing his appearance?



（That would be interesting. I am faced with the ultimate choice of whether or not to be killed right here and now.)



　Alexei was incredibly mistaken.



"No, I'm just a talker. I'm just trying to get Princess Marianne and Prince Lias to join the numbers."



"What?



　Zahra was surprised, but I silenced her with a glance.



"What do you think?"



"Since we are students together, why don't you tell me yourself?"



"I am not unacquainted with the two of you. But my family is not very well off. It would not be rude to greet you or make brief chit-chat about current events, but I would be very ...... afraid to invite you both to join our clandestine organization."



　Alexei shakes his head in exaggeration.



"Then it's not me. ...... Oh, no. Oh, no, that's fine. That's fine.



"I see. Thank you. Let me fill you in on the details. I need to talk to Zahra personally. ......"



　Even though we muddled our words, the Semphis siblings did not seem to understand us. On the contrary, the younger sister asked without hesitation.



"What are you talking about?"



　I can't help it," Alexei replied mischievously.



"It's a confession of love."



"What?　I'm so sorry. We've already finished our business.



　Charlotte pushed her brother away, and Hurt did not resist but left the room as his sister pushed him. Alexei felt a last glimpse of her back, but that was all.



　Although there was no one else in the room, we should assume that Shiva was eavesdropping on us.

　Alexei approaches Zahra coldly.





Alexei approaches Zahra coldly.



　Charu pushes me out of the room and we walk around the Yessels' mansion.



"Oh, what a surprise! I didn't know that Alexei was in love with Zahra. I wonder what Zahra's answer will be!



　My sister seems to be very interested in the love affairs of her older brothers and sisters.



　Well, that's that...

　She was saying a lot of troublesome things like trying to win me over or asking me to marry a princess or a prince.

　You're getting on my nerves.



　Well, that's that.

　Is that what you call a hypocrite?　No, you're a pussycat.



　If Charu is willing to go in there and try to destroy the Numbers from the inside, what is the intention of bringing in Marianne and Lias, who know nothing about the Numbers?

　And whether he meant it or not, he even sent me an invitation.



　I can't take them at their word.





　He's a demon god, isn't he?　It's obvious when you show your back.