This is what happened more than a month ago, after a long and long period of deliberation by the Military Council......

Almost everyone now knows about the fact that he suddenly claimed to be guilty of Lemuel's escape from the battle during the joint operation,—— which he once fought together.

But why did the military council wait until now to rehash the old scores?

This is also what makes most people puzzled...... Why now?

Why is it ...... now?

What's even more puzzling after that is-

On the night of the decision of the military council, he did not even bother to defend himself in the face of Riveria's angry and anxious questioning.

Directly express acceptance of the penalty decision from the top.

"Why?!"

"Because, that's true, isn't it?"

- What is there to justify this?

"Brother?! Do you think it's really good to do this......? ”

However, Riveria clearly doesn't see it that way......

For she knows better than anyone else, even if it is true; Lemuel would be punished as a matter of course......

Even so, it should not be a heavy punishment such as "indefinite imprisonment", which seems to have ulterior motives no matter how you look at it.

- What if, as a result, someone is obstructing you? Is it possible?

"Riveria, why do you seem to be in a hurry than me?"

"It's a matter of course, isn't it?!"

She said without looking back, as if she couldn't take it anymore.

- "Because, for me, you are ...... Very important, friend——! ”

"It's a friend I plan to make for the rest of my life!"

Therefore, she absolutely cannot accept such a result and disposal!

Because, she doesn't want to see her best friend treated so unfairly......

Even if Riveria didn't say these words, Lemuel knew the relationship between them better than anyone else.

But because of this, he couldn't let go of Riveria's attitude at this moment.

"You're too biased in my words, aren't you?"

As he spoke, he smiled wryly.

"It's my own decision, I don't need to worry about you!"

However, Riveria clearly didn't want to give up just like that-

"If I'm not on your side, no one will be on your side, will I?"

"Besides, I want to do what I can for the man I like...... Isn't that also wrong?! ”

"You ......"

These words, in the blink of an eye, seemed to be drunk in the head, and for a moment Lemuel could not make any rebuttal—

Especially after seeing that tearful face, he didn't know what to say......

"Don't you like me so easily? As you can see, there are so many men who are better than me, right? Do you want to reconsider? ”

"Don't run away anymore, keep an eye on me!!"

However, this guy doesn't think about such a thing at all......

"But—"

Even now that Riveria is standing in front of her, she has unconsciously cried and has a face......

But even so, Lemuel couldn't take a good look at her like this.

Of course, in the face of the kiss that seems to be affected by the atmosphere at this moment, too-

"Sorry......"

Turned his face and refused.

Obviously I've done my part, why can't I?

To be honest, she didn't understand......

"That guy is dead!! Do you understand? No matter how strong your thoughts are, she won't come back!! ”

"But I'm still with you! Please, even if it's a replacement, look at me!!! ”

With that, Riveria kissed him without hesitation, despite his resistance and refusal......

Of course, she knew better than anyone how despicable she was. But there is no way!

I just fell in love with it hopelessly! Is that all there is to it and wrong?!

Otherwise, it would not be possible to have more than 10 years of friendship and bad fate-

“！？”

Similarly, if it weren't for liking, I wouldn't have been able to stay with this guy all the time.

However, perhaps it was only now that Riveria suddenly understood-

No matter how much he likes him, it is impossible to replace Lela's place in his heart.

"Sure enough, you still rejected me-"

Ever since the day of Lemuel's accident, this unforgettable feeling of powerlessness has stayed with her, and it has lingered no matter what......

It's like a demon.

"Why?"

"You're like this every time, and when I chase you, you always run away...... Why? Is my feelings so scared to you? ”

- "No, it's not like that! I just don't want to admit it! ”

Of course, Lemuel couldn't have said it in front of Riveria, but even if she didn't, she could understand, right?

“...... I'm sorry. ”

So that's all he can say. Even if this meager apology doesn't help, that's all he can say.

"Alright, I know you just don't want to betray that guy."

"Don't show that ...... like I'm bullying you"

- His refusal is already so obvious.

If you hold on to this point and don't let go, it will be too incomprehensible, right?

So, she had no choice but to leave that night.

"Sure enough, I can't win her......"

- How do you win against an opponent that doesn't exist......

"After all, I'm really going to give myself a problem......"

At this moment, Riveria couldn't help but sigh in her heart.

“？ Did you say anything? ”

However, even if you put your own problems aside......

She couldn't sit idly by and watch her best friend continue to maintain this "negative attitude that people can't let go of no matter what."

So, it is necessary to tell him about his decision -

"The military council suddenly changed its attitude, and there must be someone in it who contributed to it......"

"And I guess that guy must have a personal vendetta against you."

"You haven't given up yet, have you?"

After Lemuel listened, he suddenly showed an expression of crying and laughing-

Obviously, he was temporarily released on bail on the grounds of "insufficient evidence", but the next day Velia talked about the topic again.

"Of course, because it's too sudden for sense, isn't it?"

"And even your sister was unnecessarily implicated or something, it's just too much!"

“......”

- It seems that no matter what you say, it will not help.

After all, as long as this guy is determined, he has to do it......

Really, it's a shameful guy.

"The time has come, Professor...... Are you—"

It wasn't until she was reminded that Riveria suddenly came back to her senses.

"Got it. I'll leave ...... now."

Although he wanted to say something more, the guards around him were watching him very closely, and he couldn't get another chance to speak alone.

So, she had no choice but to stop there.

"I'll be back."

After leaving these words, Riveria left without hesitation......

In order not to let others see any flaws, she can only do that.

Because at this moment, although Lemuel was released on bail, it was on the premise of "restricting freedom of movement".

So even if you are unwilling, you can only grit your teeth and endure at this moment.

And it's the same for Lemuel -

However, the most resentful of the results of this series of treatments is not someone else, but myself.

"Why is this happening?!"

However, now he can only slam the wall with his hand to express his anger-

"Why does even Vane have to be treated like this, she has nothing to do with the whole thing...... Why! ”

However, no matter how excited and angry he was at this moment, he didn't have the ability and means to change the status quo-

And what he couldn't let go of the most was...... As an older brother, he can't be protected by his sister; Do your part when you need help.

"Damn!"

One day after that, when Riveria was about to return to Lemuel's house to take a look, he somehow found his house already surrounded by many people who had appeared out of nowhere......

It's surrounded like a loaded gun!

"What's the situation?!"

Where did all these media reporters and guards come from?

"Although I vaguely guessed that this was a premeditated event, it would be too much-"

Realizing that it might be bad to rush out at this moment, Riveria hid behind the shade of the trees......

She wanted to see what was going on.

The people inside listened, and immediately put down their weapons and took them! Otherwise——! ”

“...... Shh ”

Because the other party is really a little tricky, even if you rush out generously now, there are only a few things you can do.

So let's wait a little longer, shall we? However, when she was making such a decision......

The figure in the distant house reflected through the sunlight suddenly surprised her—

"That's ...... Yuna and Vane? Didn't they tell me they would go back sooner?! ”

Is the purpose of those people to cut down the grass and eradicate the roots......?

"No way......!"

"Hey, what are you doing?!"

Her sudden appearance really surprised everyone......

"Huh? Sister Riveria?! Why? ”

- Why did you come back at this time?

Of course, the most surprising of them all is Vane -

"Run...... Otherwise, you will be implicated! ”

Even though she had already shown such a glare more than once, Riveria could fully understand that she was worried about herself......

But even then there is no intention of backing down -

Because in Lemuel's absence, and his team has been dismissed, the only one who can save Vane is himself!

So at this moment, even if you can't do it, it's impossible to complete, you have to give it a try!

"Don't worry, I'll find a way to rescue you, wait a minute-"

She told Vane with her eyes.

"Impossible!"

Vane shook her head desperately—because she knew better than anyone else that it was impossible...... There are too many people on the other side!

"What are you doing?!"

She repeated. The other party was clearly hesitant......

"To whom are you holding this dangerous thing now? Well? ”

The moment the words fell, the other party was obviously shaken more obviously-

"Why are you here?!"

"That's a strange question, this is my friend's house...... Can't I come? ”

"No ......!"

At this moment, the man who was talking to him, his hands were shaking very much-

Maybe these guys were ordered not to shoot themselves, right?

Either way, however, this will undoubtedly facilitate your next move!

"In that case, can I ask you to leave?"

"Please don't embarrass us......"

"Really?"

As soon as the words fell, Riveria shortened the distance between them in the blink of an eye as fast as she could......!

In the blink of an eye, he kicked the guy standing in front of him to the ground!

Moreover, she only seemed to use one blow......

Immediately, he didn't even have the ability to stand up. And can only crawl on the ground with a painful expression!

The next thing that happened was someone who pounced on him from behind, trying to restrain Riveria's actions-

But he still pounced! And her head was also used by her as a stepping stone for backflips......

"Woooooooo How can it be?? ”

In the blink of an eye, he pouted and fell to the ground with a heavy blow to the chin!

"Why don't you all go together!"

Immediately after facing them from all directions, Riveria jumped up on the spot!

"What?!"

In the blink of an eye, most of them were kicked to the ground by her in an incredible way.

What's even more unbelievable is that you can't even see the process from beginning to end!

"Damn! How can it be so strong!? ”

Just as this unwilling complaint began to spread gradually, an incredible voice suddenly sounded behind Riveria......

“！”

couldn't dodge, and she was accidentally shot in the back, so she could only let her body sway......

I gradually collapsed because of the unbearable pain!

But fortunately, she supported it with her hands in time, so that her whole body would not lose support and fall down......

"You, you ——!"

"Who, who told you to shoot? We were ordered to catch them alive as much as we could?! ”

"There's no way around it, right? This guy is as strong as a monster!! ”

- The order you got above? Whose order is it? Who has the right to do that?!

However, while Riveria was racking her brains and thinking about this question and had no clue, the voice behind her ......

Who's supposed to be leaking, right?

"How are you going to explain it to Lord Ozman now?"

"No matter, you guys go get those two guys in the house first-"

"Got it!"

This was undoubtedly the last thing Rivelia wanted to hear, and at the same time, it touched her scales in the blink of an eye!

"Wait for me!"

Obviously, no one expected her to be able to stand up in such a situation——!

"This guy, why?!"

They couldn't move after being choked by the neck and controlled by Riveria, and then they could only fall into a constant embarrassing struggle!

"Shhhh Sure enough, is this girl underestimated? ”

Once again, the crowd tried to subdue Riveria, and unlike just now, her movements had visibly slowed down due to her injuries!

And whether it's dodging or firing back, it shows an exhausted look! Then there were many flaws.

Of course, it didn't take long for me to experience the bitter consequences of physical exhaustion-

"I can't ...... yet!"

And at this moment, all the resistance she made was an instinctive judgment made by perseverance alone-

"Why, this guy shouldn't have the strength to fight anymore!? What the hell is going on?? ”

However, the truth is that Riveria, who should have been exhausted a long time ago, not only did not fall, but her movements even became more than a star and a half smoother than at the beginning!

"What the hell is going on with you!?"

But now, where does she have room to answer questions......

Just being able to react to the attacks in front of you is already unexpected!

"Sister Riveria, is it that strong?!"

At the moment when the words fell, Riveria finally used the last ounce of strength to successfully level the last person with an over-the-shoulder fall!

"No, it's really all hit?!"

At this moment, not only Vane, but even Yuna's eyes couldn't help but widen......

However, this impressive result corresponds to...... At this moment, where she was, a large piece of blood had flowed!

The sight was jaw-dropping.

"Whoa......mmmmmm

And at this moment, the pain that made people feel as if they were broken for a moment also entangled her again......

It made her finally realize how badly she was injured now. However, this is not the end for Riveria.

She'll have to get Vane and Yuna to safety!

However, even if she wanted to do that at this moment, her body could no longer allow it.

But knowing this, she gritted her teeth and moved to the front of the house, which made Vane incoherent-

"It's all right......"

"More than that, Sister Riveria...... Your injury!? ”

And now Riveria ...... It became difficult for her to even respond. So just shook his head......

But anyone knows that such a large area of wounds, and the amount of bleeding that can't help but make people feel that it is an illusion...... No matter how you look at it-

"Why? Wouldn't it be nice to run away?! ”

Rivelia shook her head again in response to her questioning.

- Because, without a doubt, your existence is the most important thing to that guy now. So I must protect you......

If you have to say it, it's just for this reason, right?

"Really, so many people have been killed, Professor...... To be honest, I was amazed at how powerful you were! ”

At this time, there was a cheering behind me again...... Someone's voice!

“！”

The culprit is undoubtedly this man-

"Is that you? Ozman!? ”

But that was the end of her consciousness......

"Sister Riveria?!"