It's the third day since I came to visit Isis-san's castle.......time flies, and I'll be leaving in a few more hours.
　I think the reason I feel sad about that is because I really enjoyed spending time with Isis-san.

　We read a lot of books together and shared our thoughts. We went to a gemstone mining site together and received many gems, including one for Lilia-san.
　On the second day, Isis-san came over while I was bathing and we ended up bathing together again, and my reasoning was on the verge of collapse.

　Truly these two days I was with Isis-san the whole time.
　I didn't feel bad about it, in fact it was a very peaceful and happy time.

　Currently, Isis-san and I are standing side by side in the highest room of the castle, looking at the scenery, as if we were sparing the time until Lilliwood-san comes to pick us up.
　Without rejecting Isis-san, who holds my hand and gently leans in close to me, I gently squeeze her hand back.

'....Kite.
'I'll be back. As often as I can I've remembered the transition magic.
Yes.

　I've memorized the entrance to the castle as a transition point with the permission of Isis-san, and I've memorized it in my magic tool.
　From now on, I won't need to ask Lilliwood to guide me, and I can come and visit easily.
　Isis-san was really happy about that and nodded with a cute smile many times.

''Will you ... again ... read a book ... with me?''
Of course.
Will you ... eat ... together ... again?
Isn't that obvious?
Will you ... take a ... bath ... with me ... again?
Yes, of course.

　Only at the end I couldn't give an immediate answer for a bit.
　
　That's why I really felt like I was being jittery and burned in my spirit and reason.

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

　Even the silence that comes with it is comfortable, and the warmth of Isis's body gently soothes my heart.
　The time that I want to stay in this way forever is passing, and the time for me to return is getting closer and closer.

　And at about the same time, Isis-san and I sensed that Liliwood appeared at the entrance of the castle, and were about to start walking to regret it when Isis-san pulled my hand away.

''........Kite.
What?
... hmmm.
What?

　Isis-san's body came up in a flurry, and immediately afterwards, a soft, faintly damp feeling touched her cheek.
　When I understood that this was Isis-san's lips, I felt a heat that almost made my face boil at once.

''................................I've grown to love you much more than I did before Kite came.
...Aye Mr. Sith.
...forever.......waiting.......for you......kite......I love you.

　Isis-san's smile as she told me that was many times more beautiful than the snow scene that was falling, and I was transfixed.
　Gazing at each other with the smiling Isis-san, while the air was sweet and warm................................I heard a voice in confusion.

''...........................Um, shall I come back?''
'Whoa!　Ri, Mr. Lillywood!

　When I turned around, there was Mr. Lillywood with a very uncomfortable expression on his face, and I had to rush to defend myself.

























'Thank you for sending it to me,'
''........No, I'm the one to thank you. This is the first time I've seen Isis looking so happy. It's all thanks to Kaito-san.''

　While we bought some souvenirs and other items along the way, Liliwood dropped us off at the gate and we thanked him and exchanged greetings.
　My first visit to the demon world was full of surprises and happiness, and more importantly, I really enjoyed the time I spent with Isis-san and wanted to come back to visit.

　Smiling at Liliwood, who thanks me repeatedly, I slowly approach the gate and return to the human world.

　In an instant, the landscape switched and I immediately noticed the discomfort.
　There were supposed to be so many people here when I came, but now there wasn't a single person around the big gate.

　The sound of dry applause can be heard in my ears as I brace myself for the eerie scene.

'....It's great. Miyama Kite.
"...the Phantom King.

　With a high-pitched voice, the scene in front of me blurs, and a phantom king dressed in a chained robe appears.


....
'Don't stare so hot at me, it makes my heart skip a beat.
"...you really want what you want....

　He's still the same creepy guy, and he knows that he met with Magnawell-san in the demon world as a matter of course.
　This guy is really the only one who doesn't know what he's approaching me for.
　I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not going to be able to get the best out of it.

Miyama Kite do you think there's power in your heart?
What?
"The mind is the only part of you that can stand in the same field as our Sixth King, with your fragile body, and I will find out.
....

　While announcing this, the Phantom King slowly moves his feet and heads towards the huge gate.
　Then, when he moves to the front of the gate, he begins to walk down the pillars as if to say that gravity doesn't exist.

'Oh yeah, that's what I'm here for, isn't it? What, it's not a big deal I just want you to 'defeat Chromeaina' and that's all.
What?

　As he walks vertically down the pillar, the Phantom King declares in a creepy voice that sounds somewhat amused.
　He wants me to take Black down...

'Oops, I'm sorry for saying that. It's not like I want you to hurt Crom Eina or anything.
....
'Well the best way to describe it is ... oh, let's put it this way. 'I need you to save Chromeaina.'
Saving ... the Black?

　It's as if this guy really doesn't know what he's talking about.
　He's talking about saving Black. What the hell does that mean?

''Well I understand your doubts. But I'm sorry, I can't tell you everything right now I'll just say this. I believe that you are the only person in this world right now who has a chance of dispelling the darkness of Chromium Eina.
...to rid the world of Black's darkness?
''But at the same time, I'm still confused. I can certainly say that you're a greater gem than I ever imagined you could be but I still don't think you're enough to compete with Chromeaina.
....

　You're not disgracing me, but the feelings of the Phantom King are not well read even with the help of a sensory magic, but I understand that these words are from the heart.
　And then the Phantom King stopped in the middle of the gate, slowly turned to me and continued to speak.

''........so show me that the wings you've gained are not vanity-painted falsehoods, but real strength that won't be burned even if you get close to the sun.......''
So you want me to go through the gauntlet again?
'Yes, that's right. However, you have already gone through three trials. I only have 'two more' to put you through and I'm counting on that. I hope that you can overcome all the trials and stand in front of me....
If I go through with this whole ordeal I'm going to let you punch me in the face.

　In a high-pitched voice, the Phantom King announces that there are two remaining trials.
　The first ordeal is an attack, the second is Megiddo's attack, and the third is an encounter with Magnawell-san... If this is the case, then perhaps the Phantom King will appear in front of me when the first ordeal is over.
　Considering what has happened so far, I've decided that it's difficult to escape, so I say a few words while glaring at the Phantom King.

'I don't mind. No, rather, I'll gladly accept it, you can hit me as much as you like.
...Is that what you're really saying?
Of course. If you have survived all five ordeals as a reward, I will pledge my allegiance to you.
...What?
"If you ask me to beat you, I'll beat you. If you ask me to show my true face, I'll do that too, and if you ask me to hold you, I'll gladly give myself over to you and I promise to be yours.


　This guy started saying something incomprehensible!
　Huh?　If I survive the whole ordeal, the Phantom King will be mine?　What is that scary?

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.
　It should be close by, but the face hidden under the hood is completely invisible, as if it were covered with a black haze.

''Huh?''
But for now, let's just give him a reward for surviving his third ordeal first.
...What's this?

　I'm not sure what it means, but I know it's information from someone else.
　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I know it's the information from someone else.

''It's information about the person who framed the Second Division that Lilia Albert once led four years ago.
What?
Of course, that alone can't be proof of anything. But if we show it to someone who knows the underworld we might be able to get some sort of a tail on it.
....

　How much does this guy really know?　I didn't know you even knew the existence of the revenge Lilia-san was looking for....
　It seems that the story about all information being gathered under the Phantom King is not a lie.

　And after confirming that I received the bundle of papers, the Phantom King quietly bows down.

Then, Miyama Kite. I'll see you again when you've passed the fourth ordeal.
....

　With that, the Phantom King disappeared.
　And while leaving another mystery in my mind....

　Dear Mother and Father - On the way back from Isis-san's castle, the Phantom King appeared in front of me three times. As usual, I didn't know what he was thinking, and his true intentions were ultimately unknown to me. Truly, that guy is the most--mysterious being I've ever met.