Far up in the sky above the village, the night had spread.

　A small figure emerges against the pale light of the "moon" that peeks out.
　The person with reddish-brown hair blowing in the night breeze is the woman known in the village as "The Messenger", Sailor.

　It's a good thing that you're able to get a good idea of what you're looking for.

''You're early.''

Sorry to keep you waiting.

　Bowing dexterously in mid-air, she was the daughter of Renno, who had been brought to the village by Din and Carina's siblings.
　Sela recalled that she was called Nere by the humans accompanying her, as I recall.

'Where are your companions?'

I am sleeping soundly in the warmest night in many years. Though I'm sure my master knows I've slipped away.

　Of course, it's not surprising that the daughter of Nerinoh's daughter has that much ability, since she's even recognized as a master.
　But if it's at that level, there are plenty of people in the world, ancient and modern, who are similar to them.
　What was important to Sailor and the others was whether or not it was someone who could reach that level.

''Do you think he's promising?''

He's young, but he's got a lot of power. In addition, he still seems to have a lot of hidden power. I'm not sure, but he does seem to be frustrated with himself from time to time, so he's got a lot of room to grow.

"People who make you guys say that much, or ......

　There aren't many people who would let Nere and the other Nerinoh girls say that much.

...... I wonder if he will open the 'white door'?

　That's why I can't help but ask myself that question, even though I know it's obvious that it's not my place to ask.

"Is there a good chance?

　And Nerinoh's daughter always gives the same answer.
　Sailor chuckled inwardly as she wondered how many times this exchange had taken place.

''Are you the one with the sword of salvation (Kyuuma)?''

'No, my lord. My Lord told me he found you in the Caucasus Forest.

Yes. ......

　But the situation for the humans this time around seemed to be a little different.

He was discovered by Nenno's daughter, the sword of salvation in his hands, and also had an encounter with Tenken. The odds are staggering. It's just like the protagonist of a story.

　There are a number of people who have been discovered by Nenno's daughter.
　If you go back in the past, there are a fair number of people who have obtained the power to save the world.
　There have been many people who happened to meet themselves over the years.
　But it is almost a miracle that a single person has experienced all of them.

Isn't it just a coincidence?

Yeah. It's probably just a coincidence. But it's good to at least have a dream. It's too sad to watch the world go by for so long without hope.

With all due respect, sir, that's what you're supposed to do.

　For a moment, Sailor is surprised by Nere's words, but that doesn't make her uncomfortable, but instead makes her face smile with happiness.

''Of course, I don't need to be told that, but I think I understand that.

I'm sorry to say I was out of line.

It's okay. It's rather refreshing.

　Sailor allows it, hawkishly.

'But why are you alone in a place like this?　What about your attendant?

The girls are upstairs.

　Sailor looks up at the jet black sky in response to the question.
　When she turns her attention to her daughters, who are probably looking at her far away, blocked by the dark-colored curtains, she smiles a small smile in a funny way.

Ufufu. Those girls are also unusually upset. They wondered why the daughter of Nerinoh is by my side and not theirs. It's as if they are jealous.

I don't have those kinds of feelings.

　Sailor dares to question Nayle's thoughts as she assures him.

'I doubt it?'

I and his men may be of different types, but their bodies are designed the same. We have all the functions necessary to fulfill our duties, but we have eliminated any such human waste.

'That's just what you guys think. We don't mean to make a doll that isn't related to you. In fact, even though you look the same, you actually have your own personalities.

...... I don't think so.

　Sailor pointed out to her stubborn niece, who was silent and refused to admit it at all.

You don't know yourself," she said. My daughters don't talk to me and they don't wear anything that shows their skin like you do," she said.

'This is ....... It's just a convenient way to blend in with the world of people, and I have no other intentions.

''In the last hundred years or so, I've met some of the girls of the night and some of Shisei's daughters, but they all wore the same robes.

　Sailor said with a pleasant smile.

'You're quite unique in my eyes, dear.

　The one who was told, Nere, twisted her expression in a way that was unexpected.

It's a good thing that you're able to do this. ...... I wonder if that's what happens when you have a lot of contact with people after all?

　I've been thinking about it for a short period of time, despite the fact that Nere was talking, but suddenly I remembered something and my expression tightened.

'That's true. What do you mean you haven't explained anything to your own Lord?

This is not a hidden agenda. I will tell you if and when I have to.

　Nere replied to Sailor's questioning words with a cool face.

''Heh ......, so what's the 'white door' thing?'''

I haven't told him.

What about your role?

I'm not telling you.

What about our purpose?

I'm not telling you.

What about Sailor?

All in good time.

What about the other girls?

I didn't want to have to run into him.

What about the magic?

He has no difficulty in handling his magic.

'And that doesn't explain the salvation and Nerinoh, does it?

You're right, sir.

　In response to the questions that keep coming up, Nere answers immediately, as if to say there is nothing to feel guilty about.

...... In short, you haven't explained anything, have you?

I can't ask you, sir.

　Sailor raises one eyebrow at the expected answer.

'Oh my god. ...... Totally, you're just like the other girls in that way.

　Sela puts her hands on her hips and shakes her head, sighing deeply as if she were reenacting a daytime scene.
　Nere, on the other hand, doesn't seem to be offended and says the reason why.

"To those who cannot reach the 'White Door', I thought it was unnecessary knowledge. It's a good thing that you don't know about it, at least not until you have the ability to rival our Lady Sailor.

How high are you going to set the bar as high as Nenno's?

　It's a good thing that you're not going to be able to find a way to get the best out of it.

"I don't think it's possible to open the White Door to someone who can't even reach the same level as my master Sailor.

Of course that's true, though.

So far, my Lady Sailor has admired only five men. More than all the others have found.

I know it's a tough job. And I know that unlike me, you, Nenno, continue to make the effort to plant and nurture seedlings in the desert.

It is not fair to ask a sapling to dream of a great tree if it can't take root. It is too heavy a burden to ask for a few leaves on a slender branch to shield it from the scorching sun. Wouldn't it be happier to live as a strong man among men, content to return to the earth without being told what to do?

　Nayle's answer, which took up an unexpectedly large number of words, made Sailor understand the thought behind it.

...... So that's your way of being compassionate?

"...... I'm sorry to inform you that there is no such thing as a "good

　Whether he didn't want to admit it or he was conscientious about Sailor, Nayle gave a safe answer to end the topic.

'You're more than unique enough after all.

　Seeing Nere's situation, Sailor again commented with a smile.

　However, due to Sailor's position, she cannot prioritize the sentimentality of Nere alone.

But the release of the 'White Door' is the longest wish of all of us. I'm sorry, but when he asks questions, I'll give him the answers he deserves.

　It doesn't matter if it's someone in a distant foreign country, as long as they've met in the same place like this, Sailor has a certain amount of responsibility as well.

''As Sailor-sama's heart pleases.

　If told to your face, Nere's position would have no choice but to answer that.
　However, it doesn't change the fact that the daughter of Nerinoh in front of her is an interesting individual for Sailor.

''However, I don't want to trample your will, so let's not reveal everything from here. Though I don't know how far he'll go for the truth after hearing Elmer's story.

Thank you for your service.

　With a blank expression on his face at the words from Sela, Nayle put one hand on his chest and bowed his head deeply.