The big man's body turned completely towards me.

''........You, you don't mean to disobey me, who is from the apocalypse township - and who was in the sixth house?''
The apocalypse?　The Sixth House?　I don't know about that.
Oh, yeah? Well, I'll give you the guts. But what are you going to do?　Who's going to stand up for you right now?　There's no way anyone would be willing to deal with someone from the Sixth House!

　That's why I don't know about this sixth house or whatever it is.
　What is it?
　Is it a school famous for its many delinquencies or something?

You guys know what you're doing, don't you?　If you try to sneak a word to the guards, I don't know what will happen later!

　The big man's threatening words caused everyone to look down with a dark expression.
　And then, there.

Oh, uh, sir...

　A weak voice interrupted him.

'Oh?'

　When I looked, I saw that it was the owner of the store who had interrupted this situation with trepidation.

"Well, you see, I'm very sorry to tell you this, but the dispute...
Oh!
'Hee!　No, no, can you please forgive me for the trouble in the store...?　If the store is destroyed, well...
Oh, is that what you mean?

　The big man's expression of displeasure changes to one of amusement.

I'll have to do it. I'm going to have to wait until I'm outside the shop to teach this kid about reality. But...

　The big man stares at the owner.

'When you're done 'educating' the kid, you'll pick up the tab to pay for everything after that, okay?　Indefinitely, of course.
What--
'What?　You got a problem with that?
No, no!　No, sir!　I'm fine with the bill!
'Hahahahaha!　Good thing you're a generous owner!　So--let's go outside, kid.

　The big guy with his thumb pointing out.

You're the one who put up a fight, remember?　You're not going to do anything shameful to apologize now, are you?
I know.

　I held out my hand to Mia.
　She looked like she was still cowering in fear.
　I take Mia's hand.
　It's cold.

"Mia,

　I whispered and spoke to Mia.
　Mia tried to formulate some words, but failed.
　I continued.

"Let's run away from the store, just before we leave.

　Mia looks into my eyes.
　Then she nods a small nod.
　If I can get away with not using the forbidden spell, it's better than that.
　In the first place, we don't even know what kind of power called a jutsu formula is handled in this world.
　Is that jutsu, is it okay to use it in the city without a care in the world?
　.............
　Before that, although somehow, I have the feeling that my 'forbidden curse' and the power of the 'jutsu' that Makina-san tried to use are somehow fundamentally different.
　I dropped my gaze to my hand.
　.........Forbidden Spell, huh?
　I recall the reactions of the people who were present when the forbidden spell was first activated.
　Or.........or somewhere else, if Mia-san saw me using the forbidden spell - if she knew that I used it, she'd be creeped out by me. ...maybe she's worried about that.
　Maybe she's afraid of me.
　To the extent that it makes me fear that, that forbidden curse is mischievous and possesses something alien.

''.........''

　But - I'll use it.
　When it comes down to it, I'll use the forbidden curse without a second thought.
　I don't care what happens to me.
　My top priority is for Mia to return home safely.
　I'm not going to let her give me the creeps.
　The only thing that matters in this case is that she survives.

You don't need to deal with all this stuff, do you?　Over time, the guards might come... and no matter how effective the name of the Sixth House is, if they make too much noise...
Shut up, then we'll just kidnap that woman and run away. I'm not afraid of a couple of sentries.

　The big man brushed aside his minions' fears.

And I love beating up misunderstood bastards like that and making them beg for their lives. You know that, right?　Well, if that graceful man is in danger, the sub-racial females will be a little more submissive.
'Oh, that's my brother!　You're thinking that far ahead!
Yeah.

　I can hear you.
　..........
　No.
　You deliberately made me sound like I could hear you.
　But I'm going to get away.
　I'm going to--

　I ran off at once, taking Mia's hand.
　We were ahead of them, so the big men wouldn't be able to block us from being in position.
　We jumped out of the store.
　It was completely dark outside.
　I was going to turn left and--

'What?　Whoa!

　He tripped over something and fell.

'Yikes.'

　From behind me, Mia-san fell down to cover me up.
　Itata.........
　What is it?
　I looked up.
　A figure looks down at us.
　I stare at it.
　Is this guy-- one of the big guy's men?
　I turn around.
　There's a lone figure on the other side of the road.
　...it's gone.
　The number of minions is three.
　When did two of them get out of the store?
　d*mn it, why didn't I notice.......!

Sorry about that, kid.

　The minion who put his foot down on me says with a petulant look on his face.

''Are you all right, Kurohiko-sama!

　Mia, who has raised herself up, puts her hand on my body.

'It's okay it's just--'

　I turn around.
　The big guy comes out of the store with his crew in tow.

"Shameful.......seriously shameful, you little shit. Huh?
..........

　Well.
　It's not a choice.
　Let's do it.

Miss Mia.

　I said as I stood up.

'If there's a moment when you think you can get away, run to safety alone.
'What?　Kurohiko........sir?
I'll take care of this.
I'll take care of it.
Did you forget?　I'm a super wild kid who grew up in the mountains, you know?
What?
''Moreover, I was recruited by the holy warrior to enter the school. That's what it means, right?　That's why I'm so strong.
Mr. Kurohiko...
'But what's about to happen might be a bit exciting. I don't know, I don't know, I don't think it's something that a girl would watch too much--
What are you talking about, you little f*cker?　Come on!

　The big guy cuts me off.
　d*mn.
　We were in the middle of saying some pretty cool stuff.

"Annihilate!　I heard this guy is trying to beat his animator!

　One of his minions, who had heard our conversation nearby, shouted out.

'Oh!'　That guy's a bully!　Great!　I'll break your confidence!　Get the hell out of here!

　And then.

　The one who ran towards the big man - Mia-san was the one who ran out towards the big man.

　........eh?

Mia....sir?

　Why--

　As I walked up to the big man, Mia got down on her knees.

'Please--please forgive me!　I'll do anything I can to help!　So, please, can you just miss that guy!　It is as such!
Oh, yeah?

　The big man looked surprised for a moment, but his expression quickly changed to a satisfied smile, and he stroked his chin lukewarmly.

The first thing that comes to mind is that if you say that much, I won't have to think about it, but... no?　We don't want to get violent if we can't help it, okay?　But it's just because the kid didn't know how to be polite. I just felt I had to educate him as an adult.

　A cheering laugh at me escapes from my minions.

''..........''

　Probably everyone thought that when they saw the girl in the moonlight.
　Just one word.
　That was enough.

　Suddenly, everyone forgot about the situation and was completely transfixed by the stunning girl who suddenly appeared on the moonlit stage, and for a while, their eyes and hearts were completely taken away.