Prologue

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Becoming a true magician may be able to stop relying on sleep for rest and relaxation as much as it does now, but for Marisa Kiriyu, who is still a mortal, sleep is the best and easiest way to recharge her body and mind after a day of excitement.

So, once you get on the bed and fall asleep. It's not so easy to get Marisa up, and unless it's a malicious attack, the usual yelling at Marisa doesn't take it for granted. Only the strange sound of the mountain shaking level could wake her up.

Today, though, the situation is unusual.

Not......

The blonde girl, curled up in the bed like a caterpillar, let out a bitter moan in her hazy sleep.

Her expression could not be described as pleasant, and her eyebrows, which were the same color as her hair, were inadvertently constricted, as to why she had such a change......

>The clear voice that has been haunting her ears and calling her name is undoubtedly the culprit.

Although it is usually a reassuring sound, if you listen carefully, the timbre is also very magnetic, and it is not harsh at all, which is enough to tug at the heartstrings and leave a deep impression.

However, in his sleep, he was tugged at by external factors...... That only proves that the person can no longer sleep.

Yes...... Damn it!

She rolled over from the bed and sat up, sleeping until Marisa, whose brilliant blonde hair was already messy, and looked out the door with a disgusting gaze with her eyes drooping.

For some reason, the nasty guy who was able to get the voice directly into her heart, even if he covered his ears, stood outside the door.

Although now there is a tempting voice in the bottom of my heart, which is constantly bewitching the girl, picking up the gossip furnace and sacrificing a magic cannon, and blasting at the people outside the door. However, considering that this was the door of her own house, Marisa resisted the unusual impulse.

Ahh......hh

With obvious anger, she lifted the covers, revealing a strange pajamas printed with mushroom patterns. Regardless of whether the girl's taste is elegant or not, at least in terms of rarity, there is absolutely no doubt.

She jumped out of bed with a nimble movement that didn't look like someone who had just woken up, and then walked roughly to the door, pulling it open without hesitation.

What are you doing in the middle of the night at my door?!

Marisa asks the man who is more than a head taller than herself.

A man dressed in white and with the same color of long hair was looking down at the girl with a smile. His countenance was dignified and handsome, reminiscent of a flawless god, and his eyes were like burning flames, revealing a brilliant golden red, which seemed to prove his divinity even more. But what Marisa envied the most was his hair.

Although it is white hair, it is not the old man's old whiteness with decay and decay, but a pure and noble white without a trace of dust. Especially at night, it even emits a slight glow under the moonlight. Coupled with that perfect hair texture that never has any split ends, it is a fatal attraction for any woman.

But today, seeing the man in front of him who was still shining in the night, Marisa didn't intend to give him a good look. I believe that anyone who comes will understand her attitude, and this kind of disturbing dream guy will let him die.

Anyway, with this guy's personality, he probably only laughed at her with a soft attitude like a child.

Marisa's somewhat disgruntled assumption wasn't wrong.

Can you let me borrow it for one night?

Ignoring Marisa's unfriendly tone, Swift looked down at the girl's face with a soft gaze, and uttered something unexpected that almost made her mistakenly think that she had a hearing problem.

What do you say?

Marisa's eyes widened at her astonishing speech in an instant, and she instinctively asked.

Well, the Forever Pavilion is gone. So if I don't find a place to stay tonight, I'm going to be in the bamboo forest with the beasts in the breeze. Although it is not difficult to be a martial artist, as a sapient being, I still hope to have a normal temporary residence.

Ignoring Marisa's surprise, she thought about it for a moment. In the most concise words, he explained the origin and cause and effect of the matter.

However, this was not at all an explanation for the apprentice magician who had just been woken up from his slumber.

So you're coming to me?!

That's right. Don't you want to? Marisa?

It is natural that Marisa, who asks in a fierce tone, will have such an attitude, but Feili's overly undisguised question also makes the girl who was overflowing with astonishment lose her righteous indignation in an instant.

…… Uh, don't you have anywhere else to go?

I think there should still be. If you're really inconvenient, then I'll go and disturb Alice.

Seeing the girl's unruly appearance, Feili also sympathized with her difficulties. If Marisa refuses, then he should have another choice.

Although there is also an acquaintance living in the Lost Bamboo Forest, judging from the relationship between Feili and the other party, the impatient immortal bird is afraid that he will not hesitate to make a move as soon as they meet, and will not give him a chance to speak at all. So he had to come to the Enchanted Forest to find the help of other acquaintances, if he couldn't get help again...... Then he's going to go to Youkai Mountain to try his luck with the tengu.

Alice...... Forget it -- you're going to be honest with me.

After hearing Feili's words that didn't make people feel the slightest relief, Marisa chose between "trouble Alice or trouble herself" with mixed feelings.

As a friend, she is a very dedicated and good person. …… Probably.

Thank you for your generosity.

Wow, don't be so polite. You've helped me so much, and it's too much for me to sit idly by and watch this level of help.

The appearance of Fei's serious head couldn't help but make Marisa shiver.

After making up her mind, she gave up the place in the doorway and let Feili enter the house.

Wait a minute, I'll give you that futon...... But then again, I don't have any extra beds here, so you'll have to sleep on the floor.

To be honest, not only are there no beds, but there are also no extra rooms. The cabin was designed entirely to be the size of a single person, so the bedroom was only Marisa's room, and the girl had to let Fei Li settle in the living room.

However, even the living room is not a neat place. Marisa's unrestrained personality means that she basically doesn't put the tools she uses in her daily life, but remains outside as she pleases-to Feili's surprise, she still finds her strange things that are still in the corners every time. This can be regarded as a special ability that has been cultivated in a specific environment.

However, in Feili's opinion, Marisa is better off learning more from Alice, and maintaining elegance and dignity at all times is what a woman should be reserved, even if she doesn't do that. Although this is basically impossible, it is undeniable that he does have some unrealistic extravagant hopes.

Of course, because there is a lazy child in the family, Fei Li has been reluctant to accept the mess in Marisa's house.

But this time, he really didn't plan to sleep in the living room.

Gently pressed the shoulder of the girl walking in front of him, and said Feili.

No, go back to sleep, Marisa. I'm not that squeamish yet.

Unaware of the girl's stunned gaze, he walked into Marisa's room as usual, and then opened the curtains in the room, letting in the bright moonlight. Then, he simply sat down against the wall in front of the window.

…… As long as you can sit here, you'll be fine.

His sitting posture is very chic, and his expression is calm, and he does not see the downfall of a homeless person at all. On the contrary, it is like finding a safe place to return, with a heart-wrenching tranquility.

Glancing at the man who had closed his eyes with a strange feeling, Marisa bit her lower lip slightly. In the end, it was decided to tolerate his behavior.

…… All right.

With that, she closed the door and returned to the bed that had been so attractive as before.

Well, I slept.

Uh-huh, good night. Have a good dream.

…………

However, Marisa, who found that she couldn't sleep anyway, opened her eyes and looked at the boring maddening ceiling for a while before stumbling to the man with her eyes closed.

That, that...... Did you just say that the Eternal Pavilion is gone?

I don't know. However, in my perception, there is really no way to feel the existence of the Eternal Pavilion anymore. It's like it's gone as if it never existed.

Aren't you worried about them?

…… Well, I guess it's my mother's handiwork. I don't know what the reason is, but I'm sure the anomaly must have come from my mother's will and not from an enemy attack--so I'm not too worried.

How so...... Although he couldn't see Feili's appearance at this time, Marisa could imagine a faint smile on the corner of his mouth. It's a smile that comes out of trust in someone.

…… For some reason, she was a little envious of Bayi Yonglin.

So, what is the reason for Yonglin to do such a thing as letting Forever Pavilion disappear?

With the intention of continuing the conversation, Marisa tried to ask more deeply.

Unfortunately, I don't have a clue...... Speaking of Marisa, can't you sleep?

However, this time Feili did not satisfy her curiosity anymore, but saw through the girl's state at once with her rich experience.

Not...... Sort of, indeed.

Hey, how can you fall asleep with your eyes open. What you have to do is to close your eyes and try to empty your mind so that you can fall asleep as soon as possible.

I know this kind of thing, too. But do you know how hard it is to do it?

Especially when you're still around!

The inner rant did not blurt out.

Eight Senses Feili is indeed a handful of years. However, his appearance is always an impeccable beautiful young man, which makes people aware of his masculine charm. There is such a guy who stays by his side while sleeping, and this perception alone has made the girl unable to sleep.

Then you just close your eyes. I've got a way to get you to sleep quickly.

Hearing this clear, calm voice, Marisa did as she was told. Instead of staring at the boring ceiling any longer, she closed her eyes and plunged her vision into a void of darkness.

Outcome...... After a second or two, she heard the footsteps of a man approaching slowly.

What is he going to do?

Doubts inevitably arise in her mind, but out of trust in Feili, Marisa doesn't open her eyes. And she soon felt a warm palm gently caress the top of her head.

――――Is this guy thinking of himself as a child?

…… Not.

Angry, Marisa couldn't help but be sarcastic, but a soft snort came out of her mouth.

The girl, whose consciousness was soon blurred, did not even realize this, and sank back into a peaceful and warm sleep.

Haha, you turned out to be a kid. Marisa.

Looking at the girl's sleeping face with a somewhat gentle smile, she gently combed the brilliant blonde hair and said with a chuckle.