Me and Sophia looked at each other under the starry sky.
　It's just the two of us here.
　It's like a date, Sophia says.

　My cheeks are slightly red, and I feel my body temperature rise.

''Um, it's not really a date...''

I know. It's just the way I feel.

　But how can you call it a date if it's on the roof of a mansion?
　I said, and Sophia giggled.

'I think it's lovely here too, don't you?　The night sky is beautiful, the breeze is pleasant... and Solon-kun has prepared a mansion for us.

'I don't know...'

Yeah. But maybe I'd like to go to the Imperial City alone next time. Can you take me there?

Of course.

Thank you. You know, Solon, you kissed Miss Lucy, didn't you?

　I panicked again.
　The subject had been asked many times by Filia, and she seemed very unhappy.

'And you kissed Claire, too, didn't you?

'Well, yeah. It was an ambush.

Did you have s*x with the other girls in the house?

　Sofia fumbled with her hands, looking uneasy.
　I shake my head.

'No way.'

Good....

　Clarice said teasingly, "You can kiss every girl in the mansion.
　Lisa, Lailen Remilia, Flora, and Arte.
　And also Sophia," said Clarice.

　I spontaneously turned my gaze to Sophia's red lips, and then Sophia looked up at me and I scowled.
　Sophia murmured, whether she knew what I was thinking or not.

'In the daytime, the spearman Ren-san came after Arte-san, and it was a close call, wasn't it?

I managed to fight them off, though. But I did hurt Miss Clarice.

I'm sorry. My wards were incomplete...

'It's not Sophia's fault. I couldn't possibly create a ward that strong.

So, Mr. Solon who would you choose between His Highness Filia and me?

'Whew, I'm in awe of you kissing Lady Filia. And Sophia too...

I'm not talking about the kiss!　If both me and His Highness Filia were to die and only one of us could save her...

　I know it's an abrupt question, but I thought about it.

　Filia is a dear disciple of mine.
　Sofia has been with me for a long time, too.

'You can't just choose one over the other....

'Yes, I know. But ... I wish you'd tell me you'd choose me.

　Sofia gently laid her own white hand on mine.
　I could feel the warmth of her body heat and it was throbbing.

　Sofia's face was turning bright red, as if she was becoming embarrassed.
　Perhaps hiding her embarrassment, Sofia suddenly cut to the chase.

''It's not possible for my magic to make Arte-san recover.

How hard would it be for a saint to recover?

Yeah. The entire magic circuit has been torn to shreds, so...

　Sophia lowered her eyes.
　Nevertheless, if Sophia alone could heal her, then Sophia would have healed Arte in no time.
　So, this is within the realm of expectation.

''Is there any other way?''

It's going to be difficult. But if there is one it might be one of the finest wielders of healing magic in the Empire who knows.

It's...

　Sophia nodded.

'His Holiness Hestia, Patriarch of the Imperial Church. The third great saint in history. I think that person might know.