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　After a quick lunch at a food stall, Thor and his friends headed for the temple of exploration in the inner city, where they were to meet.

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　It seems that it was just time for a lunch break at the Temple of the Ice God, which is also a place of education.

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　A few students can be seen hanging out in front of the building.

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　Sola's eyes immediately light up at the sight of so many young people of the same age.

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"Wow, what are they all doing?"

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"This is where they teach you how to read, write, and do math, so that's why you're here."

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"Heh, come to think of it, our company was the same way. Tall girl used to run away from us.

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"Yeah, I only remember my grandfather being too strict."

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　The boys, perhaps noticing the girl's bouncy voice, turned their heads in unison, and their eyes widened one after another.

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　They seemed to have mistaken Sora for a new student and Thor for his guardian.

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　Perhaps they had dreamed of a beautiful girl classmate, the youngsters began to talk excitedly.

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　However, as Thor and his friends approach, they seem to notice the plate around her neck.

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　The students' eyes widened again, and they immediately shut their mouths.

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　Thora tilts her head curiously at the sudden quietness of the students.

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　One of the young men, perhaps gathering courage from the sight of the students, steps forward.

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"Oh, um, ....... I'd like to show you around, if you don't mind.

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　The dark-haired boy who spoke to us had a light in his eyes that was a mixture of fear and longing.

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　He shifted his gaze back and forth between Thor and Sora.

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　Just as he was about to reply, a loud noise suddenly echoed from behind the door.

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　Thor lets out a small breath at the sound of someone's familiar childish laugh.

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"Was that Moo-chan?"

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"Maybe. Thank you, maybe next time."

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　Nodding lightly to the students, Thor pushed open the large wooden door.

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　A staircase attached to the small hall in the stairwell was immediately visible.

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　Straddling the railing was, as expected, a child of the Purple-Eyed Tribe.

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　But he was not alone.

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　Behind him were a group of children of the same age, connected in a bell-like pattern.

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　Mu's movement stopped when he hit a round ornament at a dead end.

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　Then the following children rushed in one after another.

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　The children who were sandwiched between each other start to laugh and scream with joy.

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　Thor scratched the bottom of his chin at the sight, which was so unlike the solemn temple.

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"Well, I heard happy voices, so I came to see what was going on, but now I'm in trouble.

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　Suddenly, an ash-eared woman in a fine-looking gray robe spoke to me from the side.

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　It was Meera Lirila, the chief of the temple.

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　She smiled thinly at Thor, who was about to straighten up his residence, and continued the conversation.

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"I told her not to get on that railing because someone got hurt on it before..."

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　Moe jumped off the railing and ran up the stairs without noticing Thor and the others, probably because he was so absorbed in his work.

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　The children who were sliding down the stairs with him followed him, fussing wildly.

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　It seemed that Moe was leading the other children.

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"I'm sorry for disturbing you. I will make him stop immediately.

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"No, you can't get through to them if you scold them out of hand. Besides, if you stop them, they will want to do it even more.

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　The temple director, who had caught Thor with a glance, approached the stairway without making a sound.

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　Then he suddenly and smoothly reached up and placed his ample buttocks on the railing.

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　The first moo hits the woman sitting on her side at the end of the staircase, unable to slow down.

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　The child, her face buried in her soft, gray robe, bursts out into a giggle.

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　The temple master gently stroked her curly golden hair.

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　Moe smiled innocently again, as if the touch was comforting.

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　But as soon as the children see Meerah Lilyla, their faces immediately stiffen.

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　The temple head spoke to the instigator in a calm voice as he watched them silently clinging to the child in front of them.

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"How are you enjoying the railing?"

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"Yes!　This is good stuff!"

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　Moo replies cheerfully, but the other children avert their gazes and slump their heads.

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"By the way, are you a student here?"

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"Seito?　No, Moe is a bokensha.

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"Oh, well, that's going to be a bit of a problem, isn't it?"

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"Is that so?"

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"Yes, only students are allowed in here. They might get caught."

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　At Meera Lilyra's words, Moe's purple eyes widened.

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"What should we do?　To,To-chan at ......."

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"But it's okay. I know a way to avoid getting caught."

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Oh, my God. You scared me!

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"That's the thing, if you become a student here, it'll solve the problem. What do you say?"

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　The last question was not directed at Moe, but at Thor.

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　Of course, she must have been joking in her own way, but the look in her eyes seemed to be quite serious.

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"Yes, that's right. I'll think about it."

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　I had no intention of neglecting Mu's education in the first place.

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　But adventurers work long hours and do not have much time to devote to their education.

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　He was planning to ask Yuril, a former teacher, to help him in this regard from time to time.

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"Well, in that case, yes. From now on, we will only open the railing during the lunch break. But not when they are not accompanied by an instructor.

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　The children, with the exception of Moo, look at each other in surprise at the temple head's sudden declaration.

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　Then, understanding what he meant, they cheered at once.

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　An ash-eared woman sits down from the railing, picks Moo up, and stands him on the floor.

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　The child, who had been looking at her with a puzzled face, finally noticed Thor and came running toward him.

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　As if to replace him, Sora runs toward the stairs.

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　The girl heads toward a child who is even younger than Mu.

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　While everyone else jumps down from the railing, she remains face down and does not move.

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　Suddenly, the child's body shook.

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　The child lost her balance and fell down to the inside of the railing.

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　However, just before he throws himself down the stairs, Sola's outstretched hand stops him just in time.

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　The girl gently holds the child in her arms and breathes out a sigh of relief.

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"Whew, that was close. Are you okay?"

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"What's wrong, Lou?

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　Moo, who had hurriedly turned back, called out to the child in Sola's arms.

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　The child is limp and weak, taking several labored breaths.

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　Sola looks impatient as the child clings to his clothes with his eyes closed.

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"Well, what should I do?　Thor-chan."

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"Are you hungry?　Shall I go find you some food, Moo?"

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"You've been watching me very closely, Sola. You're not looking too well.

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　Thor receives the child from the girl and frowns at her.

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　Her straight black hair reaches down to her shoulders and her lovely face suggests that she is a girl.

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　However, her cheeks are obviously flushed and the breath escaping from her mouth is not busy.

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The girl was born a little frail. Thank you for your help, Ms. Sora.

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　The temple head looked into the face of the child in Thor's arms, casually calling out Thora's name, which he had not said.

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　Touching the child's forehead with a lightly outstretched hand, the temple director nonchalantly checks the child's symptoms.

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"He has a slight fever and his breathing seems to be a little labored. But with this, he should be fine in no time after a little rest.

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　Mehralirila gives a calm diagnosis, smiling and reassuring the children who have gathered around her anxiously.

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　She then glanced at Thor, who was holding the child in his arms, and Sola, who was standing next to him.

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"Hey, you guys are here to see Aurindor, aren't you?"

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Yes, that was the plan.

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"Then, may I ask you to do something for me?"

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