It started exactly 300 years ago when this country was founded. The "Royal Dragon Festival" was born as a festival dedicated to the crystal dragon to wish for the prosperity of the kingdom. It has grown in scale over the years, and is now held throughout the capital.

　It is a festival that everyone in King's Landing knows about and looks forward to in the summer. Every year, many couples are said to be born as a result of this festival. Although some people may feel like spitting resentment at the event, the highlight of the festival is the breathtaking power and beauty of the magical fireworks.

　There are many people who come from other countries to see the fireworks and it is no exaggeration to say that this is the most exciting event of the year.

It's no exaggeration to say that this is the most exciting time of the year.

　Wraith, a countryman who was witnessing such an excitement for the first time, forgot about what was to come and was just plain impressed.

　The many stalls lined up at both ends of the road, and floating in the air like lanterns, perhaps by magic, helped to create the atmosphere of the festival.

　The sun has already set and the sky is dark. However, a heat that doesn't make you feel it envelops the entire royal capital.

'This is the first time you've been to Wraith, isn't it?'
'Oh, it's so awesome. It certainly explains why some people look forward to it every year.

　Raffy was wearing a white base color yukata with a red flower pattern on it. Her long hair was pulled up in a bun at the back of her head, exposing the nape of her neck, which is usually hidden.

　It's a far cry from the armored outfit, but it's a s*xy outfit. This is also probably because of Sylvia's suggestion, Wraith guesses. Since the start of this lover's pretense, we often see a different side to the usual Raffy.

''Well, it's beautiful.......''

　Those words come naturally. It's not flattering, but it comes from the heart.

'Hmm, what is it?'
...or nothing.

　Raffy, who had been looking at the stall, couldn't grasp the intent of Wraith's words and tilted her head in a scowl. Since it was embarrassing to say it twice, she unintentionally pretended it wasn't.

''And yet...''

　Wraith glanced behind him. There was Erial there, naturally, wearing the same poor disguise as before. Fortunately, due to the fact that it was a festival, it was far less conspicuous than before, but it was still easy to catch the eye.

　There was no way Wraith and Raffy would have missed it.

　This time, they would be mistaken for fancy dress for the festival, so Erial wouldn't be able to catch them. He couldn't skimp on pretending to be a lover.

　However, there's still one more thing that bothers me about Wraith besides Erial. Unlike Erial, perhaps it's the presence of Sylvia and the others who are really lurking somewhere, asking about Wraith and Raffy's condition.

　However, even if I peeked around them to a non-suspicious degree, I couldn't see the girls. I have no idea where in the world they are watching from.

''I don't know where they are........''
Hmm?
No, don't worry about it.


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"Oh, this makes me nervous to look at it...
'Oh no, Ray, you're awful for not telling me something this interesting!
I can't wait for this to be over...
''Huh ... huh ... Sylvia and Daisy and Mr. Lurimes all at once ...''

　The four people watching Lace and Raffy from afar are Sylvia, Lulimes, Daisy and Nicola. Only Sylvia is wearing a yukata like Raffy, and the rest of the group is as usual. And as you can see, new members have been added to the group after consultation with Wraith, Sylvia and Daisy. The flow of events is that Sylvia invited Lurimes to join them, and Lurimes, who thought it would be interesting, invited Nikola as well.

　If Lace sees it, he's sure to pull a face.

　Lurimes in particular is probably someone you don't want to come. However, the person in question has every intention of enjoying this event to the fullest. The only good thing for Lace would be that Amelia's convenience didn't suit her. That's why she's not with Sylvia and the others right now.

　While holding the candy they bought from the stall, Sylvia and the others proceeded to match the Wraiths' movements. Incidentally, since they are using their farsightedness magic to see what's going on, there's no need to worry about being found. It's very different from Erial. Well, that's why Erial is still prettier than me. Sylvia and the others are stiff sneak peeks using all the power they have.

　Even with Raffy's ability to detect their presence, it's difficult to detect them at first. I'm going to quietly enjoy watching Wraith and Raffy panic. And then, if the situation arises, they intend to do something about it. In terms of modus operandi, it's a crime.

''Oh no, but those two are ubiquitous too!
'Well, as far as Ray-kun is concerned, it might have something to do with the fact that he hasn't had any decent interactions with the opposite s*x. I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem if they were just normal friends, but it's still hard to act like a lover.
My sister is also an adventurer in the business and has no love life or anything like that... so it's one or the other.

　It's a terrible thing to say, but it's almost so true that it wouldn't have been possible to argue with it even if they were here. Both of them have too much of their life experiences allocated to extremes. It's not that I have a problem with it, because it's interesting to Sylvia and the others. In fact, they are enjoying it to the fullest.

　These four, at first glance, appear to be a group of beautiful girls, but they're all ruined by the devil's smile on their faces.

　By the way, Nikola is busy looking at the gathered beauties and beautiful girls. They're also busy gazing at the nape of Sylvia's neck, gazing enrapturedly at the smiling Lurimes, and hugging Daisy, who has a sober look on her face, and treating her wickedly. Wherever she goes, no matter what's happening, she never wavers on her course of action.

　While the others are looking at the Wraiths, Nicola is the only one who does not once show his image in her vision. This is how thorough he is. It's also happier for Lace and Raffy.

''That guy is so conspicuous, is he okay?''
'Mr. Erial is like that, so we can leave him alone.

　Erial's figure was firmly in sight from here as well. He was originally the person who was causing trouble for Lace and Raffy, but he was sadly very overshadowed by Sylvia and the others who had lost sight of their original purpose.

'Ooh, Wraith-san bought your sister some candy.
Is that a candy apple?

　Sylvia and the others stare at the sight of Wraith holding out a candy apple to Raffy. And their fingertips touch a little bit as Raffy receives the candy apple. Immediately, the two of them distance themselves from each other as if they were played and blush.

'Did you see that?!
Sweet and sour, sweet and sour, Mr. Ray!

　Naturally, the tension on the viewer's side would be high. This one's eyes were shining brightly and her face was red from excitement. As for these two people, they no longer even pay attention to the eyes of their surroundings. From the side, they look pretty badass.

''Daisy, why don't you two go somewhere together?　Oh, maybe after the festival is over, we can get together...
I'm not going.
"Dull, but it's good, too!　Huh ... hah.
Step away...!

　Daisy, who was originally asked by the Wraith to be Sylvia's stopper, is doing her best to deal with Nikola. The original plan of the Wraith has collapsed without knowing it.

''But those two, although they react well, they don't make any progress.
Well, if it weren't for this kind of situation, they wouldn't have even been in this situation originally. I don't think there's much hope for independent progress.

　That's true, and it's unlikely that anything decisive will happen between the two of them alone. They would spend the festival to the end and be done with it. It would be the most ideal development for Wraith.

Mmm....

　But that would be boring, Sylvia snorted. She wondered if there wasn't some event that could make those two progress further. When Sylvia began to think about causing some kind of accident through magic. Four men stand in the direction of Sylvia and her friends' progress.

You guys are so cute. Do you want to play with us?
Great idea.

　Four men who look like any kind of thug stand in front of Sylvia and the others with a grin and a smile. Although they are smiling in a strange way, they are still a beautiful woman, a beautiful girl group. It's not even a single man, so it's a good target for picking up girls. It's not a bad idea to have a good time with them.

　--The only problem is that the opponents were bad.

　Two of the four men are not just hoodlums, but also mages that a top-notch adventurer can finally get into a 'fight' with them. Without knowing that, the four goons try to push through with the flow.

''Yes?''

　Sylvia's excited smile that had been on her face for a long time quickly disappears and she smiles a very beautiful smile. However, I can't feel any human warmth from it at all. It's a smile that deserves the word "absolute zero". Even the goons may have been pressured by Sylvia's smile and backed away a step.

　However, she still looks like a fifteen-year-old girl. Even though she smiled a powerful smile, the men did not back down quietly.

''That's good, let's play. It's the first time for us to come to the capital. I hope you can teach me a lot of things...''
We don't know much about it, so we'll just get someone else.
Come on, let's all go around, it'll be a lot more fun.

　Every word you speak is no longer an excuse to play with Sylvia and her friends. No matter what you say, you won't back down.

'You guys don't need to be making out with the two of you in the back, either.

　One of the men grabbed Daisy's wrist as she was being held by Nicola. It was pulled in place and Daisy stepped on the tatara.

'Ouch....'

　Daisy frowned at the pain that ran through her wrist. Then a thin hand reached out from the side and grabbed the man's wrist.

'Don't feel free to touch me.'

　Sylvia says this in a low voice, causing cold air to flood from her hands. Although it doesn't go as far as hurting a human body, it's just enough to make you feel dangerous.

''Clutch!''

　The man hurriedly stepped back and held his wrist.

'Are you all right, Miss Daisy?'
Yeah, yeah, thanks.

　Sylvia stepped forward to protect Daisy.
　Naturally, the gazes of the other men became sharp.

''What, we're saying we're going to play nicely together........''
I'm sorry, sir. You can go ahead and get out of here.
Yeah, okay.

　The disturbing man approaches, ignoring Sylvia's words. He tries to grab her wrist.
　However, before the man's hand can touch Sylvia's wrist, a cold air that is incomparable to the previous one strikes the man.

''Nah........!
'Did you think you could push through with four men?　When you learn this, you're going to stay quiet... no.

　The four men finally realized that the girl in front of them was not to be dealt with, and they made a pretense of walking away from the scene.

　However--

Wait a minute.

　Sylvia, with a very beautiful smile on her face, stops the men.

'I have a little favor to ask you.

　While the men's expressions grew stronger, Sylvia's smile was the only one that didn't change like a doll.