The top floor of the support division.

Lloyd was lying on the railing with his arms on the railing, and Zeat was lazily nestled at his feet.

Crossbell at night is very beautiful, the lights are shining, and the moon in the sky is very bright today. The deep purple night sky seems to be flowing, trying to snatch people's souls.

"It's beautiful, Zet."

Lloyd came out of nowhere.

Zeat lazily glanced up at the night sky and threw his head back without a word. As a long-lived beast, it has seen countless times that the night sky is more beautiful than this. At that time, there was no guiding civilization, and the night was pitch black with sporadic lights.

If Crossbell suddenly has a large-scale suspension of conduction, you can probably see it. Zeatt thought so.

If there were no lights on the ground, the original dim sky would appear in the sea of stars, and it would be a scenery that could cleanse people's hearts.

"I ...... What exactly can you do for swimming? ”

"Woo...... (That guy?) Lulu...... (You don't need to worry about him.) ）”

Hear that the owner (?) Zeatt kindly replied to him. Only then did he realize that he couldn't understand what he was saying.

"Woooo......oo (Language is so troublesome.) ）”

Listening to what Zett seemed to be saying, an embarrassed look of embarrassment crept up on his face. "I'm sorry, I don't understand what you're talking about."

He continued to look at the sky, silently in a daze.

A strong urge to do something.

Today, Yu's behavior is clearly in the Asylum Support Division.

He didn't want to go back to Saiaru, so he could have fled with Rui. Among other things, Lloyd didn't believe anyone could hunt him down. His speed and stealth skills are absolutely excellent.

The reason why he didn't run away was because ...... If he escapes, the Support Section will be blamed for harboring the fugitive slaves of Saiaru.

Lloyd didn't know the current situation of Saiaru, but from the history books, he was very clear about the country's policy. This huge, terrifying country is preparing to unify the continent of Semuria. After the last war, although Saiaru no longer launched large-scale military operations, he annexed the surrounding weak and small countries and created contradictions and conflicts, which was condemnable.

There is no doubt that it just lacks a reason. No matter how small, as long as there is a reason, they will definitely dare to start a war. If you escape, the worst development is for Cross Bell and Saiaro to go to war, and the best result is that the support section is disbanded and all members are punished.

Damn it...... Want to do something for him......

Lloyd simply lay on the railing, letting the cold railing stimulate the warm skin on his neck, and the huge temperature contrast made Lloyd shiver, and his mind seemed to be clearer.

"Then Zet, do you think a man like him will need my help one day?"

Suspicion is thick.

Admittedly, Yu-Tatsumi gives the impression that this is the case.

It is as if he is omnipotent, knowledgeable, versatile, good at thinking, wise and wise, and his personality is also calm and invulnerable. Does a perfect person like him need help? Do you need someone like me to meddle in your business?

Puzzled, Lloyd continued to look at the night sky.

"Yes, right? That's how I feel. ”

"Huh?"

Zeatt suddenly spoke. Lloyd looked over in amazement, and the blue and white fur clumped into a warm ball, and Zeat squinted and fell asleep with an indifferent look. It's obviously not what I just spoke.

"Poof, where are you looking, Officer Lloyd."

Only then did Lloyd react, and the voice came from the doorway. Dressed in cool private clothes, Lixia stood with one hand on the door frame.

"Ahh I was a little distracted. ”

He decisively admitted his problem. But I couldn't help but ask myself repeatedly, why did I mistake the girl's voice for Chait's voice before?

Lixia walked over to the railing and stood beside Lloyd.

"Are you talking about travel?"

She smiled, moonlight shining on her face, revealing a goddess-like halo.

This hazy beauty of the moonlight made Lloyd lose his mind for a while. It wasn't until Lixia gave him a strange look that he came back to his senses.

"Sorry, I'm talking about him. He did a lot of things for the Support Division, and I wondered if there was anything I could do to help him...... But sure enough, there is still none. He's perfect, right? You don't need me at all......"

There was a sense of loneliness in Lloyd's tone.

No!

Lixia shouted inwardly.

Fundamentally, not perfect at all!

I understand that guy's business! Definitely not perfect......

Like me, it's just that we don't want to show it. Because I can't trust anyone, because I may be watched at any time, I can't show my weakness at any time, and I have to make [I am invincible in the world!] I have no weaknesses! ] to deter the enemy, to paralyze yourself, so that you really think that you are invincible in the world and have no weaknesses......

I know best......

"It's not...... Perfect bar......"

Purple hair blocked the view......

Ay? Head, are you down?

"Sorry......"

Lloyd turned his gaze to Lixia, thinking about it, maybe it was really Lixia who was more familiar with Yu than himself. After all, the two of them have worked together in the Rainbow Theatre. I really don't know much about travel.

"It's just that I don't want to be seen through my weakness, so I'm strong......"

Lixia's words startled Lloyd.

This possibility, he never imagined.

I don't want to worry the people around me, I don't want to be a drag, so I will never say it......

Really, what a superhero way of thinking, stupid.

When Lixia said that, Lloyd suddenly understood a little bit.

"Just like Miss Elijah, she is just an ordinary woman, even though she is so glorious. Overtraining will cause muscle soreness, drinking too much alcohol will make a lot of vomiting, hearing funny stories will lean forward and backwards, only on the stage, she is so flawless. So, don't think of him as a perfect superhuman, he's just an ordinary person...... Don't alienate him! ”

Lixia's face lifted with a look of hope.

It's weird, I'm ...... Why did I say so much for him?

Lixia herself didn't know the answer. Maybe it's because I think of Miss Illya when I look at him so strongly, or maybe I think of myself who is obviously not adaptable, but still becomes Silver.

Who do you want Officer Lloyd to alienate from? Youjun? Miss Elijah? Still is...... What about Lixia herself?

"Ah...... I understand. Sorry for the joke. ”

"No...... Speaking of which, I'm out of shape too......"

Lixia was a little embarrassed to tell Lloyd this, and in hindsight, she became more and more ashamed.

Fortunately, Lloyd just regarded her as an ordinary person, and anyone would be a little insane when they saw such a bloody picture during the day, right? Coupled with the fact that what she had done had touched her longing for Miss Elijah, Lloyd didn't see anything unusual about Lixia's behavior.

"Speaking of which, Miss Lixia is very interested in the matter of traveling."

Lloyd suddenly thought of the day, when You was about to give up hope, and Lixia shouted desperately.

That tension comes from the heart.

However, Lloyd didn't know that what Lixia saw at that time was not Yu, but a microcosm of Lixia herself.

"Uh...... That one......!! Because the relationship is not bad, right? I—I'd love to match him with Miss Elijah! ”

Sorry, Miss Elija...... You've always bullied me anyway, so forgive me this time.

Lixia apologized inwardly, and continued to push the question at Illya. Anyway, everyone knows a little about her ambiguous relationship with You.

"Huh?"

"I just don't want Miss Elijah to be sad."

Obvious excuses.

However, although Lloyd did not understand the amorous feelings, he would not debunk such a lie. He nodded, said nothing else, and took the initiative to change the subject.

"Lixia, you just said that Miss Illya showed a brave and fearless image on stage, right? That...... Miss Lixia, are you like that too? ”

Lloyd asked thoughtfully, a somewhat abrupt question that made Lixia wonder what to do. After thinking left and right for a moment, Lixia finally nodded and acknowledged.

"Hmm...... Me too. Probably, everyone has such a side, right? ”

It's like a man always behaves perfectly in front of someone he likes, and a woman always dresses up in front of the man he likes. Everyone has a time when they want to be strong and not be underestimated.

It's just that there are a lot of places where you are strong.

Lixia's ambiguous answer made Lloyd smile. Judging from Lixia's slightly frowning eyebrows and the indelible worried look on her face, she herself was worried about something similar.

Does everyone have a mask of their own?

Lloyd thought of this sentence without a clue.

When will I be able to be a reliable person. Able to support the smiling faces of his companions, and be able to prevent the people around him from showing such expressions.

"It's strong, Lixia...... If only I could be as strong as you. ”

Lloyd's expression darkened.

"But I think Officer Lloyd would just keep it like this."

Lixia's body involuntarily uttered this sentence.

I was able to understand Yuki Tatsumi somewhat. The young man in front of him is too simple and too kind, and he is kind, so that people with darkness in their hearts can't help but be attracted to him, longing for him, and sincerely wishing: If only I were not me, but Lloyd. This sort of thing.

The function of the perfect mask is to alienate others. Keep your enemies out of your bottom and keep them away from you.

And the perfect mask that Lloyd wants is to protect others, as long as he becomes a perfect superman, he can solve the troubles of his friends, that's what he thinks.

Is......

"Officer Lloyd, just become Officer Lloyd."

I'll just be me?

To be honest, I'm not confident. If it weren't for my eldest brother's support, I probably wouldn't have been called "Officer Lloyd......

Lloyd smiled bitterly, and secretly decided in his heart to find a time to talk about his problem. It's not a matter of hiding your past.

"Thanks, Lisia. Thank you for your willingness to chat with me. ”

"Huh? No, it won't. ”

Actually, I just think you're in the right position and I can't sneak out...... There's still work over there in the Black Moon......

That's what Lixia was all about, to chat with him and then coax him back.

As a result, I unconsciously began to enjoy the process of confiding in him.

What an incredible person.

Under the moonlit night, a man and a woman said illogical things.

In the ward, Noelle had already left, leaving Rui to take care of You.

The two are so tacit that they don't need words, it's enough to communicate.

The silent night sky fades by, and the east fades white.

The thick fog that hung over Crossbell lifted.

No......

The fog that shrouded Crossbell was even thicker.