For a few seconds, there is silence, as if looking for an opportunity.
　While a kind of standoff ensues, the first to move--

'Whoa!
Wraith?

　It wasn't Lurimes, Sylvia, Raffy, or even Rotia, but Wraith. He roared and headed straight for Rotia, and did not seem to stop.

　The sudden action of the Wraith's actions puzzled everyone present. It was a development that no one could have expected. Even Rotia's bewilderment preceded her, and her body stiffened. Why would the Wraith, who couldn't even fight, simply rush in without any kind of effort?

''What in the world do you intend to do.......''

　Rotia wonders, but spreads her wings and takes a simple evasive action. Just by doing so, Wraith, who can't use magic, can't do anything against her in the air.

　All that's left is a strange person running while screaming. But, of course, Wraith didn't start running for nothing. There is a chance of winning.

　Probably, Rotia only thinks of Wraith as an alchemist who can make a slightly amazing potion or magic tool. However, it must be said that this idea is wrong.

　It's true that they can't do combat. You can't even use eye-popping magic. Nor do they have the physical abilities of Raffy.

　However, if they are underestimated, it's easy to change that idea.

　Wraith doesn't even look at Rotia and continues to run. What lies ahead is a fountain. Not slowing down, Wraith jumps over the steps and breaks into the fountain.

　He goes to the middle, not caring that the water splashes and gets his clothes wet.

''Ray-kun, you don't think........''

　Rulimes looked at the figure and realized what Wraith was going to do, or maybe he had an expression of disbelief. Rotia also belatedly figured it out, but for the first time, her expression tightened.

''Compression.''

　Wraith muttered quietly as he put one hand on the fountain. At the same time, an unpleasant sound of creaking stone material echoed around them. The steps made by the stone surrounding the fountain were creaked and cracked.

''This is a stone........!

　Perhaps imagining what could happen in the future, Rotia tried to leave the place at once.

''Raffy!

　At the same time as Wraith's voice, Raffy leapt into the air.

　Rotia used atomization to get under Raffy's outstretched arms, and the moment she materialized, she tried to escape from the square with her full flight by her wings. Beyond that, Lurimes and Sylvia.

''Whatever!　Build a wall to cover this square!

　Wraith screams.

　At that moment, a crack runs through the ground, not just on the steps surrounding the fountain, but also on the ground, as if to appeal to the limits with a creak. They won't be able to keep it up any longer.

　Rulimes and Sylvia activated their magic the moment they heard Wraith's words. As requested, a wall of stone is assembled to cover the square.

　The only way to get out of the plaza is to destroy the stone wall. Rotia prepares her magic, before she does.

'It's faster to hit this one than to drop you into the fountain, right?

　Wraith grinned.
When the 'compression' was increased, the stone steps and the ground, which had already reached its limit, cracked with a grand sound.

　The water that had been trapped by alchemy quickly regained its momentum and spewed out vigorously from the cracks in the ground. In the blink of an eye, the water droplets soared high into the sky and eventually began to fall according to the laws of physics.

　It is impossible to avoid large numbers of water droplets, even with the ability to atomize them. The wings on Rotia's back disappeared like an illusion as the water poured down like rain all over her body. The bright red eyes return to intelligent dark blue eyes.

　At the same time, the wall created by magic collapsed.

　Rotia, who was in the air, naturally fell vertically towards the ground. Raffy, who had already landed on the ground, ran over and caught Rotia as she fell.

''Are you okay?''

　Soaked from bottom to top, Lace approaches Raffy. Fortunately, it's summer, so she doesn't feel too cold, but she could catch a cold if she doesn't.

　But that's not the point.
　Wraith immediately regretted approaching Raffy and the others.

　It was a drop of water that had fallen over such a wide area. Not to mention Rotia, Raffy, of course, received water droplets all over her body. Then the lines of their bodies were badly accentuated by the taut yukata. Rotia is also in the same state, with her clothes sticking to her in a tight fit.

　It's a bit of a stimulating sight for youths.

''Don't look at it too much........!
I'm sorry!

　He received a scolding from Raffy, who covered his chest with his arms with a bang. Wraith hurriedly reversed the direction of her body.

'Haha, you're lucky, Ley-kun.
Don't look at it too much!

　The two people who are approaching there are Lurimes and Sylvia. The two of them must have also received water drops, but there was no sign of wetness anywhere. As I was wondering, Lurimes snapped her fingers in front of me.

　Then, suddenly Wraith's entire body dried up.

''Yes, this should be fine~''
Ooh, I knew magic was handy.

　Behind him, the same was done by Sylvia, who dried Raffy and Rotia's entire body. Now I won't have to bother looking away.

''Well now........no, you did it with a flourish nonetheless, Rei-kun.

　The fountain and the ground around it, which is half destroyed, are ahead of Rulimes' gaze. Even if it's to stop Rotia, it would be a bad idea to destroy something in the royal capital without permission.

　In any case, you've already caused trouble for the entire city of King's Landing.

''Well, what I've done can't be helped. I try not to look back on the past.''
That's very convenient...

　While Raffy was dumbfounded, the fog that had enveloped the King's Capital was clearing more and more. It was probably thanks to Rotia's return to normal from her vampire state.

　Wraith looked at Rotia, who was sitting perched on the ground. Apparently, she seemed to be properly conscious, and her usual expressionless face was there.

　However, you can feel a vaguely awkward atmosphere.

''So, how much do you remember about Rotia?
...all of it.
You do remember, just in case...

　Thinking back to her own words and actions, Rotia's face turned unusually red. She was like the opposite of her usual personality. It would be embarrassing.

''Sorry, come on....''

　Rotia apologizes in a muffled voice. As he chuckles at the sight of her, a fluffy Mimi flies over and lands on Rotia's head.

''You've done well,''
You're still so high and mighty... or where have you been?
I've been watching you for a while now.
Is that a good idea?

　Anyway, that's the end of the fiasco. I wonder how much responsibility I'll be held responsible for later, but I don't care about that for now.

　For now, the first thing we have to do is wake up the people who are sleeping.


　******


　The sleeping inhabitants of the royal capital naturally woke up when the effects of the magic wore off. About ten minutes after Rotia returned to normal, it could be said that the royal capital had returned to normal for a time.

''Is this really the end........''

　A natural sigh escaped from exhaustion and he couldn't help but look up at the sky. It was already late at night, and the moon, half-hidden by the clouds, was shining quietly and quietly. Gazing at the moon, it's strange to think that what happened today was just a lie.

　It's just an escape from reality, though. I can't help but hope so.

'Hey!'

　As Wraith was in a daze, he heard an interminable voice from somewhere. Without any particular thought, she looks over there and sees Erial, who was checking the safety of the sleeping people.

'Raffy, it looks like it worked.
Yeah, thanks, Eyal.
What? I don't care.

　He chuckled and stroked his hair.
　Erial continued the conversation with Raffy as it was - but instead of turning to Lace, he turned to Lace.

'Wraith, I've recently had to check to see if you and Raffy are really dating.
'What?　...Oh, oh, yeah, that story.

　He had been so caught up in dealing with Rotia that he had completely forgotten the original purpose of the festival. In the first place, the two of them were going around the festival together to pretend to be lovers with Raffy.

　And by recent, he meant the last time they had gone on a date. Finally catching up with her understanding, Wraith waited for Erial's words, wondering what she would say.

'It certainly seemed like you and Raffy were dating...'
Oh, really?

　Wraith breathed a sigh of relief, as he was honestly more worried. Since Erial also has some unusual aspects, the judgement is also a bit off than the average person.

　Anyway, with this, the original purpose has been achieved.


You don't need to say anything else.

　He half-eyes Sylvia, who grins and tells him in a whisper, and he returns the words to her.

'But when you've run out of affection for Raffy, then I'll come back to tell you how much I love you!

　Erial turned away, smiling as usual with a hooked smile. Wraith pouted while looking at the distant back.

''It's so troublesome...''

　Raffy chuckled in agreement with Wraith's heartfelt words.