--worst.

　Wraith, who naturally has a bitter expression on his face, glares at Rotia. Regret surges through her, saying she should have given it to Raffy and the others rather than let this happen, but it's later.

''Are you alright, Wraith?''
"...Yeah, he didn't hurt me. But he stole my holy water.
Holy water?
Apparently vampires have a weakness. I only had one...
I see.

　As the Wraiths stare ahead, Rotia deliberately drips the holy water in the bottle onto the ground. With this, they lost their trump card against her.

''Hmmm, what a pity!　What do you think?　Do you regret it?　You didn't think they'd find out, did you?

　Rotia bleeps and moves her wings, wobbling the empty bottle in an agitated manner. Wraith, who was hit as a full blown man, shakes her shoulders with a plop.

''Le, Wraith-san........?''

　Sylvia fearfully called out to Wraith, whose face was turned down and her expression could not be seen. Then, Wraith put a hand on Sylvia's shoulder with a pop.

I'm not angry at all. Yeah, I'm fine.
Is that so...?

　Wraith slowly shakes his head while smiling like a saint. Looking at her expression, she certainly doesn't seem to think anything of it. The somewhat strange tone of voice is worrisome, but well, it's within the acceptable range.

I don't care about that at all I just want to say all kinds of swear words for a minute. That's all.
'Mr. Wraith!　Calm down, please!

　Finally, he spilled his true feelings in a polite way.

　Aside from his expression, he was actually getting agitated. I'm red-faced on the inside.

　My thoughts are focused on one point only: how to do it back. At this point, things like disarming magic are secondary. I'm not going to be able to get rid of it, but my instincts tell me that I should focus all my energy on getting rid of my grudge.

I'm not going to be able to tell you what to do with it. It's a good idea, let's get to the bottom of it.......
'I'm afraid of your smile, Wraith...'

　Wraith spread his arms and smiled a horrifying smile. His eyes seemed to bleed slightly. He has a dangerous look on his face that could be reported as a pervert if you run into him in the middle of the night.

'Hmmm, that's funny, Wraith.
Are you kidding me?
Yeah!
Don't answer cheerfully.

　Wraith began to speak back with an expression of emptiness no longer. There is no such thing as an agitation tolerance at all. Rotia is also laughing innocently, perhaps enjoying Wraith's reaction.

''However, what are you going to do, Lei-kun? If it continues like this, it's going to be a parallel line!''
'Well...'

　The resentment has motivated me even more, but I haven't come up with any specific steps to break the situation. Now what to do, he wracked his brain to figure out what to do.

'Sunlight, crosses, running water, and fire...'

　I look back at the vampire's weaknesses that Mimi had taught me, aloud again. Since phenomena caused by magic won't work, I have to respond with something that exists in reality. When it comes to that, sunlight is not realistic now that the sun has already gone down.

''The cross... this... by what standards does it become a cross?''

　Even if you put your fingers on top of each other, you can still make a cross, but I'm not sure how effective it is. I'm not sure how effective it would be, though.

The first time you tried it. Yay!

　Wraith turned to Rotia and showed her the cross she had made by lacing her fingers with her fingers. Naturally, the gazes of Lurimes and the others also gathered.

''.........What?''

　Rotia tilts her head bare to Wraith, who freezes while making a cross. Lurimes and others are also looking at Wraith curiously. If it were the other way around, even Wraith would have done so.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this in the future. His face is a bit downcast, but I swear I'm not crying. That's why no one should approach the Wraith now.

　Mimi, who is looking at Wraith beside her, is half-eyed, as if she is dumbfounded.

''........You, you're an idiot.''

　He spills the words as if he truly believes that. The words are damaging to the current Wraith. It is a blow to the heart. The Wraith who staggered his body staggered and fell to the ground quietly.

''I'm no more........the rest.......please.......''

　Crossing his arms, Wraith breathed his last. The cause of death was shock from sharp words. He was a man with a solely fragile heart.

　In the meantime, Lurimes and the others and Rotia's engagement begins again.

''d*mn........''

　He couldn't stay asleep forever, and Wraith stood up, spitting up blood. His knees are shaking like a newborn fawn, but he manages to get back on his feet.

　Wraith comes back from a straight right hand with his best effort.

'No crosses, no crosses. I won't try it again........ All that's left is flames and running water........''

　Wraith, deeply wounded in his heart, quickly erased the cross from his mind. I don't even plan to remember the name anymore for about six months.

　Don't forgive me, cross.

　Wraith puts all the blame for the suicide bombing on the cross and maintains his peace of mind. If I don't do this, I won't be able to do it.

　He took a deep breath to calm his mind and started thinking again.

''Hmmm........flames are dangerous, huh?

　In the first place, I don't know if I should just show the flames or apply them or not. If it was the latter, then it would cause burns to Rotia. In terms of danger, it was naturally not an option.

''Then it's running water........''

　Flowing water. And that, too, is meaningless with magic.
　The point is that a river or something like that would fit the conditions well, but unfortunately, such a natural blessing does not exist in the middle of the royal capital.

　When it comes to the nearby river, it's a considerable distance from here. If you are asked whether you can successfully guide Rotia to that point, it would be impossible. In the first place, it's difficult to guide them even over a short distance.

　Even if it was possible, it was within the range of the royal capital.

　We must somehow achieve the condition of running water.

''Is there anything........''

　Although I don't know much about King's Landing, I turned my thoughts to the fullest. I think back to the places I've visited, the stories I've heard, and everything I've heard to find the best solution. However, when it comes to places where there is water, it's limited.

'Water, water, water...'

　A place with water.

　As I was thinking about it, I suddenly remembered a place I had visited recently. It was a place with no good memories, and the face of an old man who was smiling at me came to mind.

　He was getting angry, but now was not the time to worry about the old man's face. The problem is that there was a large fountain in the square in front of the south gate where I remembered.

''Just in case it's running water...?

　It's not as clear as the river whether it's running water or not, but it is flowing at least, so it's probably safe. And now is not the time to be picky. For now, as long as we can stop the fog and do it back to Rotia, that's all that matters.

　There's a complete personal grudge involved, but well, I guess it's too late now.

　Wraith still watches the offense and defense that he's already grown accustomed to watching, and waits for a moment for the exchange to break down. Once the distance between the three of them and Rotia was separated, the Wraith moved closer to Lurimes and the others.

''Master.''
Hmm, what's going on, Mr. Ray?
I need you three to help me with something.
Yeah, I don't like the one that looked like a cross earlier.

　Rulimes tries to crush the risk ahead of time, but for Wraith, it's an act not much different than kicking a corpse. He feels his heart, which was on the verge of reviving, is about to break again.

''No, I'm not going to do that so...''
Oh, yeah.

　Rulimes exhales in relief. As for the matter of the crucifixion, even Wraith didn't want to do it. In fact, I even didn't want to do it.

''So, what is it that you want me to help you with?
'I want you to lead Rotia to the square in front of the south gate. If possible, so that she can't run away from the place afterwards.
It's a rather difficult order...

　Moving Rotia itself is not difficult, but when it comes to getting to the targeted location, it will be difficult to do so without being very careful. This is the only thing Wraith can't do, so I have no choice but to leave it to Lurimes, Raffy and Sylvia.

''If you do that much, I'll take care of the rest.
What do you have in mind?
'Well, it's a bit aggressive, but it's there for a reason,'
That's a very subtle way of putting it...

　Raffy feels uneasy about Wraith's response, which is quite crisp. I have no idea what they are thinking about, to be honest. But we don't have time to talk for so long.

"You can't talk too much!

　Lurimes and the others are forced to deal with Rotia, who has approached them on her own. There is no longer any grace left to worry about it.

''Leave it to me, Ray-kun!

　The words of approval come back from Rulimes. Raffy and Sylvia are also nodding coyly, and it seems that Wraith's request has been successfully fulfilled.

''Then let's go, Ray-kun.
"...what?　I'm going....

　Before Wraith could voice his question, Lurimes took his hand. Then his body was lifted into the air, just as it had been when he came here.

　Sylvia and Raffy are already ready to go, too.

　That's just as well, if they were to walk from here to the front of the south gate, it would be impossible to guide Rotia. As long as the other party can fly, speed is inevitably going to be necessary.

''Whoa, so what are you going to do?''

　Rotia gives me a curious look at the new movements of the Wraiths. And yet, I'm not letting my guard down.

''The question is how to break through that fog, but...''

　For some reason, the large plaza he was in right now wasn't filled with fog, so it didn't hinder him from aiming and unleashing his magic, but in the fog, it wouldn't work that way.

　Wraith compared the fog-filled place and this square, and finally looked at Rotia.

''Well if Rotia isn't generating fog here on a whim, it's honestly troublesome, but if there's a reason why it can't generate fog...''

　Turn your head and explore.
　The current Rotia is much more emotional and talkative than the usual Rotia. However, it's not like she's moving with her emotions.

　You can see that aspect at least a little bit, but there are many areas where she is firmly taking away her own holy water, which is her weakness, from the Wraith, and moving calmly with a neat head. Then why don't you cover this place with fog? If Rotia's stance is that she doesn't attack and often runs away, it should be much easier for her to move if there was fog.

　Even if Rotia's own vision is blocked, a mage of her caliber should be able to easily use her magic to figure out her position.

　And yet, she doesn't try to act on it.

''........Master, Sylvia, start guiding us for now.''
'But, Mr Ray, what about the fog?　You could lose them in the process...
No, I think I'm okay.

　Looking at Wraith, who had a strange, confident look on his face, Lurimes and Sylvia nodded to each other. Then, they started to act.
　Flames are released from Lurimes and Sylvia with a force that fills the entire square. Naturally, Rotia also avoids it. It's the same scene as before, but what's slightly different is the scale of the magic.

　Whereas I was only using small scale magic out of concern for not hurting Rotia, this time it's a range magic that limits the escape route. In addition to that, the magic of the direct control system drove Rotia to the place where the Wraiths were aiming for.

　Perhaps judging that it was dangerous to stay in the square as it was, Rotia jumped into the fog that led towards the south gate.

　Then - only the space around Rotia cleared of the fog.

'Alright, it's a hit!

　Wraith cheered at the expected result.
　Now at least they didn't have to worry about the fog in guiding them.

　However, Lurimes and the others were not convinced and looked at Wraith.

''You can't use it when there's fog, instantaneous movement.''

　Wraith said proudly to Rotia as all eyes were on her.
　Rotia narrowed her eyes and smiled challengingly at him, as if to say he was right.

'Good guess,'

　Rotia praises Wraith briefly while avoiding the magic that flies in one after another.

''What do you mean, Ray-kun?''

　Rulimes asked Wraith for an explanation, while continuing to guide him with magic.
　Why has the fog lifted, albeit in part?

'I don't think it's that difficult. It's just that when I thought about why that guy didn't use the fog in the square, I realized. Maybe there was some disadvantage to using the fog in that place.

　Since they had used the fog to cover the entire royal city, it shouldn't have meant that they couldn't cover that square with the fog now. That meant that he didn't use the fog, not that he couldn't use it, but that he didn't use it.

''So, as far as the offense and defense is concerned, the possible disadvantages of Rotia--''
There's no way we're moving for a moment.

　If he couldn't use atomization, Rotia wouldn't have been able to cross over to this point with Lurimes and the others. So then, he came to the inference that he couldn't use atomization within the magic of the fog.

''That's what I'm talking about. Well, that guy was right, it was just a prediction.''

　There was a great possibility that Rotia had hidden abilities that I hadn't seen yet, so that part was already a gamble. As it turns out, though, it was a great decision.

''Now, all we have to do is lead them to the square in front of the south gate.

　Rotia is driven deeper and deeper by numerous magics. Unlike the plaza, she is sandwiched between buildings, so she can't move around that freely. Once I tried to escape by gaining altitude, but I was prevented by Lurimes and Sylvia, who immediately reacted.

　The amount of magic power of these two people who have been using magic for a long time and still don't know it's running out is one of the best things about them.

　Thus, after continuing to successfully guide the Wraiths, they finally see the desired location. The huge fountain was still the same as when they saw it more than a week ago, but the huge fountain was still making its presence felt in the center. Rotia also became amused, perhaps because the fountain's presence had caught her eye, and her expression turned to an amused one. He didn't even show any pretense of resistance, and went down to the square.

''I see........that's how it is.
'Huh ... huh ... ah, that's what I mean.

　The second flight was faster than the first, and Wraith's breathing was erratic.

　The fatigue conveyed by her expression was sincere.

'You're pretty tired. Why don't you take a break?

　Rotia smiles softly and encourages Wraith to rest. Lace would like to rest if she could. She wipes her sweat off and smiles stoutly.

''I don't mind your concern, but then you need to unlock your magic.
No. That's not funny!
These people don't want to be funny to begin with...

　Wraith's words, said without much expectation, were denied as a matter of course. I'm not particularly discouraged by this, Wraith stretches out with a guffaw to unravel his hardened body.

''That's fine. Even if you don't like it, I'll have you release it.
'Huh, I'm sure you're thinking of dropping me into that fountain anyway, but will it be that easy?　Besides, I don't have to stay here all the way.

　The wings bleep and move with Rotia's words.

　She must be confident that she will be able to pass through the Wraiths and the others and return to the center of the royal capital again. In fact, just by Rotia doing so, the Wraiths would lose the ability to stop her again.

　However, even the Wraiths are aware of such things. Therefore, I thought about it before I came here. A way to stop Rotia for sure. A way to outsmart her.

　For that purpose, it's impossible for Wraith to do it alone. Rulimes, Sylvia, and Raffy, all three of them would be needed.

"All three of you, do exactly what I tell you to do. I'll take responsibility for whatever the outcome is.

　I don't have time to explain the whole thing from start to finish. This is a contest between Rotia breaking through the Wraiths and the others and getting back to the center, or the Wraiths will put Rotia back in this spot.