Al and others said.
　If the country would show proper sincerity, we wouldn't have to think about it.......
　So I thought about doing exactly that.

　The village of the spirit race is connected to many places.
　The concept of distance doesn't apply, and transfer magic is used to move around.
　If you use that road, you can travel to the royal capital in less than a day.

　What I asked Sora and Luna to do was to have them go to the royal capital and bring Sarya-sama to me.
　I'm sorry for the trouble and inconvenience this will cause....
　I decided that unless I could get Sarya-sama and other royalty to act, I would no longer be able to stop Al-san and the others.

　It seems that the conversation has gone well...
　Sora and Luna brought Sarya-sama to us safely.

　Afterwards, the country and the strongest species discussed...
　The party was held.

　Yeah, I don't think I know what I'm talking about.
　I don't know what I'm talking about either.
　But it's true.
　It's happening right in front of me, in the present.

"Ha-ha-ha, that's good. Ha-ha-ha, that's good. Drink some more, here.
Yes, let's have it.

　Al-san, his face flushed with alcohol, was pouring liquor into Lady Sarya who was sitting next to him.
　Sarya's cheeks were slightly stained and she seemed to be somewhat drunk.
　However, she still seems to have room to spare and is drinking sake at her own pace.

Oh, she's drinking well. The mistress is not to be outdone!　The spirit race must not be defeated by alcohol!

　Bringing up some unfamiliar logic, Al-san also drinks some more alcohol.
　He's drinking it like water, but is it okay...?
　The spirit race seems to be very good at drinking, but still, I'm sure they drink a lot of it.

''Nyah.......Rain. Why is this happening?
Sorry, I don't know.
Ha-ha, I know.

　Kanade, who was sitting around the same table, took a sip of his drink while smiling bitterly.

　.........The discussion between Sarya-sama and Al-san and the others was held in the party alone.
　We had no choice but to wait outside the room where the discussion was taking place.

　The discussion lasted for several hours.
　Are you in confusion?　Are you following the parallel lines?
　I was imagining all sorts of bad things about it going on for so long...
　The result was that they couldn't have been more on the same page when the lid was opened.

　Sarya-sama handed over the letter entrusted to him by the king, and at the same time, he formally apologized as a nation.
　Mr. Al and his men accepted it and called off the invasion.
　Then, as a sign of fraternity, a banquet was held...
　The rest is as you can see.
　Everyone is getting along and drinking.

Well, let's just call it a success, shall we?
"Humph, it's because of me!
'What are you talking about? It's all because of Rain's plan to bring the princess to you. You mustn't take credit for the Lord's work.
Mm. I think it's nice to give a little credit. Hey, don't you think Nina would like that?
...ahhh.
Hm?　Nina, why are you blushing? Are you embarrassed?　I don't remember saying anything so embarrassing?
That's not alcohol!

　Tania was right, Nina was holding a glass of liquor in her hand.
　Her face was red and her eyes were puffy...
　He wobbles his head back and forth.

'Oh, crap. I think I drank the wrong drink.
Are you sure you're okay?
'Nina is also the strongest species, so drinking alcohol won't have a negative effect on her. It's just that she's still a child, so she doesn't have a tolerance and she gets drunk easily like this.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa...
That's my big line.
I'm not sure if that was the right line...
'Nina, you can't take that anymore. Here, you can lie down.
Hmm.

　We all took care of Nina.
　The person in question seemed to be feeling tipsy and comfortable.

'Kanade,'
Meow?
Do you mind if I ask you about Nina?　I've got some errands to run.
'Yeah, okay. I'll take care of it.
Thank you.

　I left the banquet hall.
　I continued on past a section of houses and moved on to a quiet plaza with lush greenery.
　It was surrounded by lush foliage, with a clear spring in the middle.
　I peered into it lightly and saw that it was surprisingly clear, and I could see all the way to the bottom of the lake.

'You've come.'
That's the deal.

　Yuki showed up.
　'Before the party started I was asked to make time and come here.

'So ... what's the answer?'

　He doesn't like to talk in a roundabout way.
　Yuki asked me directly.

　My answer is already in place.

"You know, the whole thing about bringing Sora and Luna back to the village...
....
No.

　I think I was able to say it rather clearly.
　It was only a single word, but I think I was able to convey my intentions.

'....yeah.

　Yuki wasn't angry or surprised, just quietly muttered a single word.

'If that's what you've decided, then there's nothing more I can do to interfere. Too bad.'
Sorry.
How did you come up with that idea, if you don't mind me asking?
I'm selfish.
What do you mean by that?
To sum it up, I want to continue to be with you guys.

　He told her in the clearest possible terms and in a language that could not be misinterpreted.

　Yuki's eyes roll back.

''........Eh?　That's it?
Yeah, that's it.
'Wait a minute I said a lot of things, didn't I?　I warned you, didn't I?　He said that being with you might put Sora and Luna in danger. And yet, the answer to that is that you want to be with them... what?　That's it?

　Yuki was holding her temples, as if her head hurt.
　I don't know how I feel.
　I'm sure you can understand why, because my answer is a very appropriate and selfish one.

But I can't explain it any better than that. That's really all there is to it. I want to be with Sora and Luna.
....
'We always have and always will. We'll laugh together, we'll cry together, we'll suffer together, we'll have fun together ... and we'll always want to do that.
Are you willing to put Sora and Luna in danger for that?
I'll be fine.
What?
I'll protect you.

　I've put my heartfelt determination into words.

　Everyone has everyone's intentions.
　It's not me who decides what individuals do, it's you.
　I don't need to be held accountable for my actions beyond that, and that's an odd thing to do.

　But still, I think they have some responsibility for the dangers that may arise from being with me.
　So I.....
　I swore to protect him no matter what happened.
　I vowed to protect them so they would never hurt me again.
　So I decided.....

'Oh my God that's not idealism or a dream. I'm not just a painful child who is blind to reality. It's impossible to protect her from anything.
'Maybe. But I'm not going to give up before I do.
You know...
As expected, it's impossible to protect you from even falling down while walking down the street. But when an incident like the one in King's Landing happens, I will do whatever it takes to protect you no matter what.
"...You're going to say it outright. I wonder how prepared you are to do that?
I'm willing to bet my life on it.

　Yuki was staring into my eyes.
　A little bit of time passed as it was....
　With a huff, Yuki gives a small laugh.

'It looks like you're serious.'
Of course I'm serious.
I didn't think there was any human being who could risk their lives for their fellow man, but I guess you're wrong. Zero percent lie, 100% serious. You're just plain stupid, aren't you?

　Yuki was smiling happily, despite the fact that she was saying something thorny.
　The ruggedness that had been present has been removed and she has a girlish face for her age.

　Spinning around, Yuki showed her back.
　I'm not going to be able to get it right.

''Hey, Yuki?''
I approve of you. So you're gonna keep your word, okay?
Of course.
I'll see you later.

　Yuki waved her hand with a flutter....
　And then I was alone.

"Feng.

　I let out a breath and relaxed from my body.
　I was so nervous....
　But I'm glad you admitted it.
　I'll continue to work hard so that my words won't be a lie.
　Once again, I made a strong promise to myself.