"How could it be... In our absence from these days ... So much has happened ... ”

In the recreation area of St. Ulsla's Medical University, after listening to Ike and Waghi's general explanation of the current situation of Crossbell, Cecil and Fran, who came with Theo, also showed surprised expressions. Because of martial law, the relationship between Crossbell and the hospital has been cut off for several days, and people from the hospital are not allowed to enter and leave, and at the same time, people from Crossbell are not allowed to come to the hospital to visit relatives.

"We've roughly guessed where Randy and Ellie are, but if nothing else, the two of them may not need us to rescue them to solve it ourselves, and as for Lloyd, I think Joshua and Estelle should have already won it." Ike continued to answer several people's questions, "It's just that the current problem is still quite serious, not to mention the three divine machines, just in terms of our current combat strength, to be honest, it is a little difficult to fight against them, whether it is military strength or combat power." ”

"That, that! Can you bring me with you?! Fran, who was listening carefully to Ike, interjected, "Although、Although I can't fight like everyone else... But I'm also the foundation of Cross Bell! And as a communicator who is familiar with terminal operation, it should be able to play some role! ”

“。。。。。。” Looking at the self-recommended Fran, Ike looked at Vaji, "If I'm not mistaken, there should be a shortage of people on Merkava, right?" ”

"Of course, I'd give Miss Fran a warm welcome if she was willing to come, and as someone familiar with the terminal, Merkava is in dire need, but is that good? Push a girl into the battle, you must know that once she gets on the airship, she will be branded as 'treason'. Waji replied.

"If it's a combatant, it's going to be like this, but if it's in charge of the terminal in the airship, as long as you don't get caught and someone leaks information, it shouldn't matter, right?" Ike blinked, "I remember, isn't it just your assistant on your airship?" ”

“。。。 Ha, I've lost to you. Watty sighed and looked at Fran seriously, "Just like Miss Fran you heard, this journey is very dangerous, even if it is, do you want to come up?" ”

"Yes!" Fran replied firmly, "Even if it's me, I want to do something for everyone!" And my sister... ”

“。。。 Qualified, from now on, you will be the terminal operator of Merkava. Waji clapped his hands, and his serious face once again showed the usual cynical smile, "If Miss Fran is here, Merkava will have another beautiful landscape." ”

"If you're sure, then hurry up and pack your bags and get ready to go." Ike nodded and stood up, bowing seriously to Cecil, "Theo has been taken care of by you during this time. Thank you! ”

"No, how could it be." Cecil waved her hand again and again, "A sensible child like Theo, on the other hand, we still trouble her a lot... By the way, it's rare to come here, do you want to go and see Miss Elija? ”

"Elia?!" Ike's eyes lit up at the same time as Rei, who was sitting next to Theo, especially Rei, who looked rather eager to ask, "Is she awake?!" ”

"Well, I've regained consciousness." Cecil nodded, "Because of the relatively rapid recovery from the trauma, she can now sit on the bed and move around the room slightly, but to be safe, try to avoid her activities, if you want to visit, it's still okay." ”

"Then it's troublesome." The three of them rarely answered unanimously, no matter what the reason, it was indeed time to visit Elija, especially at this point in time.

Led by Theo, Tio, who had arrived at Elia's ward, knocked lightly on the door, said a disturbance to the door, and pushed the door in after getting permission.

"Oh, this isn't Tio——?!" Illya, who saw Tio coming in, chuckled, and when she saw the person who followed Theo into the ward, her face instantly became a little surprised, looking at Ike and Waji, and a girl who was familiar but didn't know her name, "Isn't this Ike?!" The kid next to him is called... Waji: Right? And the girl ... ”

"Disturbed Miss Elija." Ike nodded at Illya, pushed the rare shy Ling slightly, and leaned against Ling behind Ike, "This is my child, Ling, and I'm also a fan of Miss Eliya." But I'm sorry, because of the mission, I came to visit the patient empty-handed. ”

"Oh, really! What's so much to care about in such a trifle! Illya smiled heartily and beckoned Ling and Theo to sit down in front of her hospital bed, "Don't be formal, there are a lot of snacks given to me by supporters, feel free to tell me about hair accessories by the way." ”

"Okay." Glancing at Waji, Ike smiled and touched the bridge of his nose, once again giving a rough overview of Cross Bell's current situation.

"Is it ... It seems that you have been through a lot of things, although you have heard a lot of rumors from supporters and hospital staff, but I didn't expect Crossbell to be so bad now. Illya, who has always been cheerful, rarely showed a hint of gloomy expression, "It's a pity that my body can't move easily now... It's like seeing the current situation of the Rainbow Theatre with your own eyes... Speaking of which, I got the news from the members of the troupe that thanks to the medicine that Ike brought from the church, I was able to recover so quickly, otherwise according to the doctor's words, I might not be able to walk normally in this life, and I owe you an adult. ”

"I can't imagine Miss Elia not being on stage." Ike smiled and shook his head, "For the sake of my child, I have to try it anyway." ”

"Oh? In this way, I owe Xiao Tiou and Xiao Ling two favors. Illya heartily hugged Ling and Tiou, who were sitting at the head of the bed, and laughed for a while, before looking at Ike with a straight face, "Although I can't help you, I can see from a few words that you are taking a rather difficult path... Don't lose. ”

"Of course." Ike nodded seriously, and then smiled again, "Even Miss Illya didn't admit defeat, and we are even less qualified to admit defeat." ”

"Ah, is that a challenge?" Illya raised her eyebrows, pretending to be angry and questioned, and after a moment of silence, her expression returned to normal, "There is one more thing... ”

"It's Miss Lixia."

"Did you see her?"

"Well, although she is still a little confused, I think she will find her way soon." Knowing what Illia was asking, Ike replied.

“。。。 Looks like you've already made a move in my absence. Illia replied with a feigned sadness, "But that's fine, just gossip, Lixia is smart, she will definitely make her own choice." ”

"Just in case, why don't you bring a few words to Miss Elia?" Ike proposed.

"Yes... There's a lot I want to say, but since you've already said it, it doesn't seem interesting to talk about it. Illya thought for a long time, and after a long time, her eyes lit up and she looked at Ike with a little cunning.

"Well, 'If I don't come back to practice, I'll go to her from the hospital... How is it? ”