The kingdom of Utopia--
　There was a little meeting of a few white people going on there right now.

"But still, Ankh-sama, you've done it in a big way again, haven't you?

Really?　But if you turn it off, you don't know if it's flashy or not, do you?

　They were talking about the royal castle of Utopia and the town of Utopia, which was surrounded by a defensive wall. But now there is nothing there.
　There are no walls left, and just like the last time I visited Pasquantine, it seems as if there was nothing there from the beginning.

Forget about that, Gdufka?　The town of Raghu where we used to be based, but I want you to leave that town for once.

Hmm?　What is it?　Have things changed again?

'Something like that. There are more of us who have opened up than I expected. Well, I don't know how many of them will eventually agree with us, but I'd like to see you get to work on your weapons first. With the superior skill and sophistication of your dwarves, we should have a large supply of decent weapons in place in a few years. Well I said weapons, but I want you to start with the armor. Let's set up in Enuma-san. Currently that's the least likely place to be noticed.

　From the way he spoke, Gdufka must be a dwarf. If that is the case, then it is no wonder that he has a short stature and strong arms visible from his robes.

　Then Guddufka said, "I understand. I'll see you later," he added only, and then disappeared as the light of the magic circle that appeared at his feet engulfed him.

'Rana, and then Tom, Dean and Sam. You guys head to Dames Aldan. The details are as I've just explained to you. I'll leave it up to you to decide how to do it. As soon as you're done, I want you to head to Enuma San and start treating the liberators with Romero. You'll get all the details from Romero. Romero knows more than you do, doesn't he?

''I understand. Then I'll get on with it before Feng Wang comes back. Excuse me.

　This would be Rana. Her voice suggests she is a woman, but her identity is obscured by her white robes.

'So, Amadeus-sama, we'll be there too. I'll see you soon!

Yeah, we'll see.

　Then one of the little white ones proceeded to the magic circle that Rana was developing.

'Master Amadeus, please come back to the shop when you're getting a new set of clothes?　I'll get you a discount.

Dean, what the hell are you talking about?　You're taking money from Master Amadeus?

Yeah, because Master Amadeus wouldn't just accept it for free, would he?

....

....

　In the midst of such a friendly conversation, the two wee ones look at each other and are silent.

'So that's it too, isn't it?'

　Then one of them was convinced. He's Dean. But those white robes make them all look the same.

'Well then, Master Amadeus, I'll see you in Enumasan. The shop will always be open.'

Yeah, I'll go get some new clothes soon. Take care of yourself.

　Rana, who is the average height of Rana. And the three dwarfs, who are only as tall as Rana's waist.
　But the four are obscured by their white robes and death masks and are not recognizable.

　Then Rana bows to Amadeus, and the three little ones, each waving their hands vigorously, disappear as they are enveloped together in the light of transition.

　And the two that remained there were Amadeus and Alicia.
　Then, in the quieted swamp, Amadeus began to speak to Alicia, as if reformed.

'Probably, but it's going to be a pretty long mission.

　Judging from the way the conversation started, he probably told her the details beforehand.

''........Yes.''

　Alicia's muttering voice showed understanding and determination.

''I've already infiltrated a few people into Ficianatica. Only Greberg remains. And as I explained before, this will take several years.

I know that too, sir.

I'm not lost to this idea. The time will come. He's a mass-produced man, he's not going to change.

'I believe in the idea, Master Amadeus. It is my will.

I see.

　Something akin to guilt could be seen in Amadeus' words as he told her that he had no hesitation.
　But Alicia understood that, too, and there was a smile of affirmation underneath the death mask she had removed.
　Whether it was trust or loyalty, I'm not sure which.

'Alicia, I'll leave it up to you to figure out how to do it. However, as I said before........

"You're not going to put yourself first," right?　I know.

'Yes. This plan is not directly related to the organization. Therefore, it is not necessary. But it is important to me that you forget your loyalty, Alicia. And your feelings for me. This project doesn't require those feelings. Thinking in the first place is what I mean. And there are many ways to go about it. If you fail, there's always another time. I'm not going to put all this on you. I'm not going to put all of this on you. Ultimately, it's my problem. The point is, I need to know what's going on and I need to hear from you regularly. You don't have to go into it too deep, you understand?

But then...

'Yeah so I'll leave that part up to you. I don't want it to go beyond that.

　The conversation was fragmented, and only the two of them knew what it meant.

　Then Amadeus took out a small black earring from somewhere. It's a small object the size of a grain of rice.

'I had those three guys make it for me. The effect is the same as the ring. But this one has been given both magic and recognition inhibition. Take this, and then....

It's the tail, isn't it?

'Oh...'

　Nine fox tails extended from around the back of Alicia's waist. There are also fox ears on their heads.

''Even its beautiful form looks ugly to humans. Disguise yourself with the skills you just took from me. It won't give you away. But if you should ever find out...

I know. I will call out to Lady Amadeus immediately and leave.

Yeah. In that case, forget about the mission. You've failed. You're throwing it away. The last thing you need is to get caught. We can't destroy that country just yet.

　Alicia put the earring that was handed to her on her left ear. Then she invokes a skill and disguises herself.
　Then a faint light spilled out of her entire body and by the time it focused, the 9 tails that had been growing out of her body had disappeared, as well as the fox ears that should have been growing on her head had also disappeared.
　The beastly element was no longer anywhere, and there was a common human, a female figure that anyone would have judged to be human.

　Her hair was dark brown, and the freckles on her nose were visible. Her ample breasts had disappeared, and her figure had been replaced by a slender, ordinary figure.

　Then the white robes of tissue that he wore had changed as well, replaced by a miscellaneous, quiet outfit of brown and beige.

'For all intents and purposes, I'm human. I know it's humiliating but I hope you'll forgive me.

'No, I will move for you, Lady Amadeus. That's what I should do, saved by you ... it's an honor.

....

　"Honor," said Alicia, but Amadeus could only feel guilty. He didn't mean it.

(But someone will have to do it. And that would be limited to the most reliable ... no one else to ask but Alicia.)

Well do me a favor, Alicia. You'll let me know if anything happens.

　Amadeus hides his thoughts under his mask and tells him so as he turns away to deceive her.
　Alicia replied with a straight "yes" and disappeared with a faint light.

　That figure of Amadeus was like playing the head of an organization, and seemed to be a little overwhelmed.
　But that is not certain.
　Most of all, even that expression could not be judged from the top of the bizarre mask.

-- "I see, I see, Ankh Amadeus was a fool of the abyss.

　Then, when Amadeus turned his back to Alicia and turned back, his voice was low and polite and convincing in its tone of voice.

　The long, silvery, wavy hair, the long beard that she had stored away.

　-- there was the figure of Brahms Hermit.