The girls seemed to be approaching the limit of the cold to which they were not accustomed, even as they stood there and talked. Their backs seem to be mindlessly curled up. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you want to do with it.

　In order to round up, Ars breaks off the conversation and looks at Rinne.

''In any case, it's better that nothing happens.

　After checking the time, Rinne opened the door of the magic car, "Then it's time to go," she said. The interior was spacious, like a high-class inn. It's not exactly luxurious, but it's definitely fully equipped with completely supreme equipment. There are even cushioned, two-way chairs and a bottle cooler to look at. You'll have to bend your head down a bit, but you'll also have to take a few steps to get around the back seat.

　It seemed to be quite sturdy, perhaps more as a precaution against magical attacks than anything else.

　--Should I have run towards it?

　I'm tempted to retract my earlier statement about "treating singles" and so on, now that I've said it.
　Then, as if he misunderstood such a momentary stagnation in Ars, Loki untied his hands from behind his back and brought them in front of him. Seeing what was on top of those two hands, I was a little confused.

'Al, it's about to get seasonably cold so you can use that if you like.
Oh, uh ... thank you.

　What she held in her hand was a hand-knit scarf. It was neatly folded, but a little too voluminous to wrap around her neck.

I'm so glad you made it, Loki-chan. I'm glad you're able to make it in time.
..........
Huh?　I don't know...
'I didn't have any specific questions to ask Miss Tesfia so I asked Lynne to show me the finishing touches.

　Although he was reluctantly adorned with a Tesfia, Loki's gaze never moved from the muffler at hand, perhaps because he was hiding his embarrassment.
　The scarf is something that is rarely used in the modern world. Some military uniforms also have a much better protection against the cold in the outside world, covering the neck.

　Nowadays, though, we've come to place more importance on features such as thermal protection and breathability in clothing.

　That's probably why Loki, who knows the outside world, made a scarf that is not durable or even anti-magic, hand-knit, which is only one meaning.

　It was noticeably evident in his actions.
　When Ars reached out his hand to accept it gratefully for the thoughtfulness, the scarf was pulled away with a swoosh.

　Loki held it in his arms so that he wouldn't give it to her, even though she asked him to use it.
　In the end, not only Ars, but everyone except her tilted their heads.

''Well, that Al ... can I squat for a bit?''

　One word summed it all up, and Loki's intentions were immediately shared among Tesfia, Alice and Lynne.
　Loki carefully wrapped the scarf around Ars, who bent down lightly.

　And then--.

　Although they don't say it aloud, the three who were watching make a troubled expression.
　The muffler is wrapped around the neck of Ars, who stood up, but it seems to have been made much longer, and was wrapped around in circles to the extent that it blocked his vision.

It's a good idea to have a good time.　Well, wait, Al. I'll rewind it again....
Wafuafuato.

　Ars, who emitted in a muffled voice, was quite breathless - but he silently endured the situation, saying that this was where he was going to show his manhood.

　However, not long after, Tesfia and Alice came in to help the confused Loki, and in the end, they finished wrapping the scarf in a way that accepted Rinne's suggestion.
　It ended up being much too long, and the final form settled down with a couple of circles around his neck. It was fortunate that it barely touched the ground.

　The fact that the atmosphere of having completed a job is proof that so much trial and error took place here.
　Anyway..........

Thanks Loki. I'll take good care of this one.
No, no, I can't do this...

　With a clunk, a hand landed on Loki's head as usual. Normally, Loki would be concerned about the eyes of the people around him, but this time he had other intentions.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most of it," he said, directing an understandable glance at the girls behind him, "because it's natural to be able to do this as a woman.

''I could make it if I wanted to, too.
Don't stick it out. I know you're a klutz.

　The only person who reminded me of the shooting prizes I saw at the school festival one day was Ars.

'Oh, you're ridiculous!　I'm a girl who can do it, too.
'Fear, I think most of the kids who say it themselves can't do it~'

　Of all the people she had known for a long time, Alice was the one who understood her flaws the best. She was much more convincing than Ars.

'That's why. Don't worry about it. It's too late for that anyway.......................
I'm supposed to be strong.
That's not far off.

　Ars lifted the corner of his mouth in a grin, and Tesfia turned away from him with a pouty face.

　But after all, deep down, both Tesfia and Alice understand that just doing what needs to be done doesn't mean that they have expressed their gratitude - although they weren't inspired by Loki.

'But it's okay if it's during a break or a little time, right?


　Perfectly good intentions without fault, Alice suggests. It's not a necessity, and it's something that Ars doesn't expect to be able to step in to private time. So no matter how the girls use their time outside of training, Ars has no right to interfere.
　He doesn't need it, but he wants to make something out of it after all.
　After all, Tesfia and Alice have learned more from him than they can ever give back. In addition, they even have an AWR that is so powerful that even the two of them can't get their hands on it.... I don't think the best thing to do is to return the favor with goods, but even so, it's certainly the only way I can think of.

''No, well, that's fine, but........''

　Alice had already turned a soft expression on her face without needing to hear her reply to the fact that it had been easily broken off.

''Loki-chan's scarf is also very well done, so I'll think of something else.
I'm going to ... oh, but if I have time, so be it.

　Alice's suggestion to send a gift is met by Tesfia, but for some reason, she doesn't take it in stride and reiterates the importance of time.

　You will be able to get the most out of it.

It's a good thing that you have a scarf on, but the inside of the magic car is heated, so it might be too hot to keep the scarf on.

　Silence filled the area for a few moments, and then gradually Loki took Ars's scarf.

'Then I'll be off.'

　It was Ars and Loki who got into the back seat - whether or not it was obvious - and it seemed to be Lynne who was driving. There's some anxiety about driving in that long skirt, but it's not like this is the first time.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　I'm not sure if I'm too familiar with it, but Loki is sitting next to Ars, who is looking at the scenery outside, with a nervous face and a straightened back. It's not that anyone is watching - rather, it's that it would be more exhausting.

'Lynne-san, you can drive well in that outfit. I'm sure you don't have one, but please don't have an accident.

　It was a topic I shook off to distract myself, but as I suspected, Lynne turned around from the driver's seat and smiled at me. As it was, she didn't look ahead for a few seconds and then picked up her speed even more.

''I don't have a blind spot right now, Ars-sama.
'No, I know what you're saying, but to be honest, it scares me.

　The risk of an accident would be far less than a visual one if he used his Provillebens' eyes, but as a passenger, he couldn't help but feel fear.
'That's good to hear,' said Lynne, stopping the prank and turning her body back to the front.

　Instead of releasing Loki's tension, he was forced to chase him down. Ars weighs himself down, saying that it looks like it would be best not to do anything more unnecessary.

''So, Linne-san. As I said to Tesfia and Alice earlier, how do you see this meeting?''
'Yes. I think that's generally what I was saying. I don't want the same thing to happen as what happened when Mr. Ars participated in the event. But...

　Even without seeing Lynne's expression, her concern seemed to drift backwards.

''But it won't be so thumping. According to the information we have obtained here, it seems that the people who will be single this time are not straightforward, including Alpha............................that doesn't mean that Ars-sama doesn't have to be involved.
M.....
I'll take care of that.

　It's a good thing that you're able to get the best out of this.
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them," he said, as if to change the tense atmosphere from the driver's seat, a calm reassurance was conveyed and a nuanced reply was given, "It's a pleasure to work with you, Loki-san.

　Because of Balmes' criminal record, a single mage must have a reasonable amount of ability. It's not power commensurate with the rankings, or power to succumb to demons, but a peerless strongman, a one-horse warrior.
　With that in mind, it's easy to predict that they will attempt to estimate their strength in a meeting, a place where they can meet face-to-face.

　You will be able to find yourself more or less interested in a sigh as you exhale towards the flowing scenery. His own face, which had faded on the window pane, showed a different kind of curiosity than the gloom.
　As a general rule, you can't bring in AWRs, so it's obvious that they'll be collected if you take them with you. However, thinking about the meeting, a slight regret passed through his mind, wondering if he should have brought it with him in the first place.

　In such a car, Loki takes over the flow of concern and voices a question.

'Lynne-san. Is it okay to stay dressed like this for the meeting? I didn't bring a change of clothes or anything in particular.''

　The first to react was Ars. He had forgotten to tell Loki, who was attending the meeting for the first time.

''Yes, if that's the case, we'll make preparations here. It is a good idea to make sure that you have the best possible selection of clothes and accessories. We have several hundred different types of clothing at the meeting location, so please don't worry about it. Of course, Mr. Ars will be changing as well.
But.....

　And Loki's concerns were not assuaged. This was because, given her shape, it was unlikely that she had the right size of clothes. It wasn't like she was going to attend in a hurry, but it was probably something she would prepare for in advance, Loki thought.
　To begin with, meetings and ceremonies related to meetings and ceremonies have been military uniforms so far, so they don't even have well-tailored clothes like dresses.

　I'm not going to be the only one who has a problem with that," Rinne continues, smiling through the rearview mirror at the troubled girl, "don't worry.

''Loki-san's clothes are also here.......no, they are prepared (................................)

　Loki wasn't sure what the happy chuckle meant. But as Ars's partner, he seemed to be able to avoid the worry of embarrassing him.
　He was more than happy to join them together. Considering the fact that I've been away from home for so long, I can also feel that I'm being recognized.

　But at the same time, you have to understand that it is not enough to just accompany them. Even if Ars isn't good at manners, it will affect his reputation if the same is true for Loki, who is beside him. Because he is being taken along, Loki is required to behave in a manner that is more than the minimum.

　At the meeting, Ars must maintain his dignity as the number one mage. Such a companion of his would be discouraged by his misbehavior.
　A hand on his knee with a goof grips his skirt, "I will never make a mistake," he says to himself.