That's what it's been all about.

　After finishing the conversation, Mizuho looked over at each of the faces with their expressions.

''Well........''

　Shizuka, who is frozen in place with a smile on her face, raises her voice without effort.

''This is ... what are you talking about?　Oh, I wonder if they're starting up some kind of theater club?　Or doujin comics?

　Then from the side, Ichigo turned to Shizuka with a rootless smile.

''Huh, it seems that your reasoning is indeed useless in this situation, Mito-kun. No, you've already been downgraded to Watson-kun.''

Watson!

　Then Mari looked up and looked at Mizuho, Marion, and Yuto.

''The situation ... I get it. That's......................they are not very forgiving. So, the injury to Yuto was done by that opponent called the dead bird, right?

You know what?　Mari!

Oh, shut up, Watson.

"Watson, do not say that!　Big tits loving BL!

What?

　Yuto looked at Mari's serious and strong face and nodded.
　While Yuto looked at Mari, he didn't know what kind of mind Mari was in right now. For Mari, it must be all insane. It was only the other day that she found out that Yuto was a gifted person, and now it's about the conflict that happened between the giant underworld organization.
　It wouldn't be a normal story to say, yes, I see.

''So what do we do now?　You guys.

　Ichigo asks while holding Shizuka's head as she pinches her own cheek.

'Yeah, and that's the main point I had everyone come to today.

　Yuto looked at Mari, Ichigo, Shizuka, Nina, and Karen in turn.

''Now I'm going to go to the enemy hostage called the dead bird first. Then, if possible, I want to release them as they are and put them under the protection of the agency. And then I want to confront the people who attacked us. Because we just can't leave these guys who have been trying to get to Mr. Marion.

'I see... so that's why this dead bird guy has no reason to fight. So what about the curse?

My friend is heading to the headquarters of the curse, so I'm sure we'll hear something about it sooner or later.

!

'What?　Yuto, what's that?

　Both Marion and Mizuho were surprised that this Yuto story was the first time they had heard of him.

''Oh, sorry, I forgot to tell you!　Oh, I wasn't trying to hide it, okay?　I don't know if it will work, but I've told them to destroy the cursed altar and rituals when they find them, so I think we should focus on the enemy that came after Marion-san right now. I didn't want to spend a lot of time on this curse either, considering Houzuki-san's condition.

How many other people do you have as friends...

''But, Yuto-san it's the enemy's home base, right?　You can't sneak in that easily.

'Yeah, I've told them not to take it easy for now, but I hear they're good at infiltration and hiding, so I'll wait for the good news now.

　While saying that, for a moment, the high tension duo of Kurama and Tsukuba popped into Yuto's mind.

(...................Is it okay?

　At this point, Nina narrows her eyes when the topic of people outside of Yuto's contractor comes up.

(A friend of mine according to Mr. Dou Dou Dou........)

　In fact, Nina had contacted Miremar the last time the topic of outside of Yuto's contractor had come up, because of something that was bothering her.
　That was when Miremar was in an unprecedented crisis caused by the Sword of Surt organization's ability. At that time, I was concerned about an entity that was said to have protected the main city of Millimer from the horde of demons that the Sword of Surt had summoned.
　This hadn't been addressed in the press, but it was something every Myrmarian had heard about. And even today in the major cities of this saved Millimer, they still talk about the emergence of a guardian deity to protect their city, and it has had a huge impact on the residents of their respective cities, giving them courage.
　This coincided with the inauguration of Mathew's new government, and the still superstitious Millimer public was fortunate enough to accept the current Prime Minister Mathew without showing any major upset.
　And now, for some reason, Nina can't help but wonder why this is bothering her. It's like chasing a lost piece of the puzzle.

(I'm looking for something.... I wonder what this urge is...)

　To that end, Nina also contacted Theintan, Mathew's right-hand man, who had joined the busy administration. I thought it was a bit of an abuse of position, but I just couldn't resist.
　And..........

(This must have something to do with Mr. Du Du....)

　I would think so.
　But the girl named Nina was not one to rely on intuition. Whenever there was something unknown or something that she couldn't understand, Nina would always build up her peripheral knowledge before taking on the challenge again. This has already become a pattern of Nina's thinking and behavior.
　Nina received a gifted education from a young age, and in addition to her normal education, she was exposed to political science and economics, as well as philosophy and law, and the girl named Nina was particularly interested in political science and law.
　Perhaps it was partly due to her unique background as the daughter of a warlord, but from an early age, her father, Mattoo, was so taken with her uncharacteristic girl-like interest that he let her do as she pleased, even though he was not sure what to do with her.
　Nina's interest in political science and law was insatiable. There were almost no other people of her generation around, but she did not show any interest in romance, and she read only practical books on economics and law.
　Perhaps it was this kind of s*xuality and experience that shaped the way Niina thinks today.
　The first thing that Nina did in response to this strange and unknown feeling she had was to investigate. She wanted to get to the truth of it by accumulating facts and things that convinced her.

(What am I asking for..... But I'm going to show you what lies beyond this impulse, I'm going to show you, I promise...)

　Nina was silent and stared at the profile of the man, trying to keep him unnoticed by Yuto.

'Excuse me?　Du Du.

Yeah?　What?　The Snake Eater.

You're right. But the people who attacked Marion aren't going to wait until then. Even now...

　Yuto nodded heavily at what Hanaren said.

''It's like you said, Karen. We can't take too much time. So, I'm going to that hostage now.''

What?

　Nina, as well as Mizuho and Marion were surprised by this. Mari just stared at Yuto as if she was focusing on her eyes.

''Now?　

I'm all right. I can move well enough. Besides, Snake Eater is right, and the sooner we meet the hostages of the dead birds that have joined the enemy, the better.

　Nina could understand what Yuto was saying, but the sight of his injured form filled her with worry.
　It was the same for Marion as well.

''Yuto-san, I can understand what Nina says here. At least, if you can rest today and move tomorrow...''

　Yuto shook his head at Marion's suggestion. Marion kept her mouth shut and Mizuho closed her mouth that was about to open.

''Yuto........''

　Then Mari, opens her mouth. However, her tone is calm and quiet.

''Yuto.......what if you encounter an enemy with your wounded body?''

"Fight.

　Yuto replies without hesitation.

''Well......... So what do you think?　Can you win if that happens?　That powerful enemy.

　At Mari's question, Yuto looked at Mari squarely in the eye. In those eyes of Mari's, there seemed to be something other than calmness contained in them. However, Yuto answered with a serious expression.

''I don't.......intend to lose. Not at all.''

....

　Mari stared back into Yuto's eyes, loosening her cheeks just a little bit before closing her eyes and then opening them with her usual expression.

'Alright!　Do what you want to do, Yuto. Do your best, Yuto.

　Yuto's eyes widened at Mari's unexpected way of saying it, but originally, he was going to go even if he was stopped on this matter. However, there was a small part of him that was relieved by Mari's words.
　Perhaps that's why Yuto nodded to Mari, showing a smile.

'Alright.'

　Staring at this exchange with an astonished expression on his face........was Ichigo.

(Huh!　Normally, Shirasawa-san would stop it outright or continue to pursue Masato until he receives a reassuring explanation?　(What's wrong with the character?)

　Shizuka saw the change in Ichigo's expression and looked as if she understood what he was thinking. Ichigo noticed that Shizuka's face and spoke to Shizuka in a whisper, suspiciously.

''Oh, hey ... there's something wrong with you, Shirasawa-san, did you eat something strange?''

''Hmm, you don't understand, Hakamada-kun. If you ask me, that's the usual Mari.

'What?　Because Yuto's the only unreasonable, otherwise catnip girl, you know?　That's kind of like an enka... even if I have to suppress my feelings to respect a man's will...

Hakamada-kun, you've finally realized that, haven't you, Hakamada-kun? You know, Mari, despite her appearance, her essence is...

"A woman of the Showa era!

'I can hear you!　What the hell are you talking about!　You people!

Oh, my God, that's a hell of a story, man!

It's also standard equipment for Mari.

　Mari's face turns red and she glares at Ichigo and the others.

'Hey, can I talk to you?　That's why I called you all here, to ask...

　As soon as Yuto said that, Ichigo's face instantly turned blue.

''While we're gone but I'm leaving a replacement behind and I need you to follow up on that.

No!

　Ichigo flips over and tries to escape from the scene, but Yuto grabs Ichigo's arm.

'We...?'

　Mizuho and Marion turn to look at Yuto.

''Yeah, I thought I'd have both Mizuho-san and Marion-san come over.

"!

　At these words from Yuto, the faces of Mizuo and Marion became joyful colors as they looked over.

''I understand!　Yuto.

"Uh-huh, I'll go with you.

So who are the people following you?　Du Du

Yeah, I'll introduce you now.

　Ichigo struggles desperately to escape, but Yuto doesn't let him, strangling him in the wings.
　Beside him, Nina looks tense.

'Well, I'll call you then!　Guys!　Come!

　As Yuto shouted that, six people and one animal suddenly appeared beside Yuto and the others.

''Ta-da!　Did you call me again?
Oyakata-sama we're here.
It's Yuto!
....
Masato, I'm so happy to see you!
What's up, chief?
Uga!

　Mizuho and the others were startled by the sudden appearance of the lively atmosphere of their faces and they stiffened, while Ichigo cried tears of blood....