After the battles and fierce battles that completely left time behind, fortunately the others could finally take a break as if they were busy.

Even if it was just a short break, they were all excited about it.

"By the way, how did you manage it in the battle just now?"

"That kind of number, it's too exaggerated to wipe out all of them in one person or something, right?"

Fortunately, after hearing this, he looked a little proud and took it for granted. ——

"That kind of trivial matter, how can it be?"

- "Compared to this, you surprised me more, I didn't expect that you really didn't let any of ...... or anything"

"As a shield, it's more than expected."

As soon as the words fell, Gareth replied as if he were confident—

"After all, if you don't do what you say, I won't have the face to see you to be honest."

Although he was talking about it in a half-joking tone, he tried to downplay it as much as possible......

But fortunately, it is impossible not to perceive how tired Gareth is at this moment.

He's been unbelievably consumed......

So why is this guy still talking and laughing so casually even now?!

Excess energy is terrifying, isn'......?

- "So you mean to tell me that this matter is a matter of men's so-called face?" ”

"Who knows?"

Obviously guessed and pretended to be stupid - what a face-saving guy.

These words immediately caused all the team members to snicker in an instant.

Maz took the opportunity to tease -

"Gareth, no matter how handsome you are in front of this guy, you can't have even a place in her heart. Give it up! ”

In the face of his intentional demolition, the two of them pressed over with very terrifying eyes at the same time-

"What, what?"

"Nosy!"

In the blink of an eye, they went back together! "Aha...... In short, in this way, you can think that the matter has been settled, right? ”

Indeed, so to speak, to some extent.

Neither of them had an opinion on this, and the return trip immediately seemed to be in front of everyone.

But there is something more surprising than that......

That is, a few days ago, the document issued and submitted by the Military Council -

At this point, Vane had told everyone he could tell about it......

"What? Make no mistake, right? They are only spy organizations at best, how can they have the authority to initiate heretical interrogations...... This is a trespass at all, right? ”

"And look at what it means, it's obviously aimed at us, isn't it?"

"Are those guys too idle? Or else the brain is rusty? ”

After reading those few written documents, as expected, Xing was filled with indignation, and couldn't help but say the facts that everyone wanted to say.

"Besides, even if it does pass the review, it will take at least half of the votes of the collegial council to initiate a heretical interrogation......

"Otherwise, it wouldn't have been possible!"

"And the reason is that we are so contemptuous of the enemy? It's unbelievable! ”

As soon as the words fell, she pounded the table angrily!

However, even if the truth is stated, it will not change the outcome.

Because it was decided a long time ago.

- But, having said that, everyone is still very unwilling-

"I didn't even give time to recuperate and recuperate, what kind of medicine did those guys in the collegial house sell in their gourds?"

And to this question, no one can give an answer.

"Could it be that any of us are in cahoots with those fellows from the Military Council?"

- Impossible, right? This kind of thing......

"Hey, luck...... That's it, right? ”

Seeing this, Gareth quickly stopped her from continuing to speculate.

The reason is simple, because there is no convincing evidence for this speculation.

Yet everyone knows what the consequences of fomenting discord and mutual suspicion at such a critical juncture will be......

"At this time, there is even infighting? Are those guys all pig brains? ”

Everyone was fighting for Vane as the center of the team, but she herself remained silent throughout-

Because, no matter how wronged you are, you can only accept it.

The so-called "crushing people to death at the level of officials" is such a thing.

"Your Royal Highness Princess, do you really think you can accept it like this?"

"Don't you think you can accept it? Luck? ”

- How can it be like that......

"Okay, so let's do it?"

While saying this; While accepting it? You can't do it anyway, can you?

The answer, of course, is yes, but the truth is that you can't change that, even if you can't accept it.

In that case, does it matter whether to accept it or not?

In fact, if the guy you don't like wants to make you unlucky, there are as many reasons as you want.

Even if it is a "trumped-up" crime.

You can only accept it obediently.

So it's better not to complain about anything.

"Of course I can't accept it, we are born and die day and night on the battlefield, but in the end we are suspected and suspicious by our own people?"

"That's ridiculous, isn't it?"

their arguments; their irritation; Their unwillingness, in the blink of an eye, was all heard clearly by Natalie-

"Why is this happening?"

But even if there is such a doubt......

But she didn't want to and didn't want to meddle in it.

After all, it was-

"Someone else's business".

And he is only an irrelevant outsider at best, so what right do he have to make irresponsible comments?

Although, she was very grateful to Venn for his invitation and rescue......

But even so, I don't want to be too involved.

"Now we have to think about how to return safely. As for this, how about putting this matter on hold for now? ”

Immediately after Vane's suggestion, everyone acquiesced.

So far, what else can we do?

Even with helpless feelings...... That's all I can do.

"Okay, that's all there is to it now, but when I go back, I'm sure I'm going to go to those guys and theorize properly!"

- It's over, this guy is really angry......

In an instant, Yuki's words startled everyone-

In front of what she took for granted, or decided, everyone thought she was crazy-

"Give me a wait-"

"Calm down, honestly you have a look like you're going to kill every minute, huh?"

Seeing this, Gareth hurriedly persuaded.

"Don't worry about it, I've already decided anyway."

"What has been decided? According to your approach, I'm afraid you won't be dismissed in minutes! ”

"Or do you think it doesn't matter even so?"

"But ......! I'm not reconciled, this kind of thing is too unfair! ”

- You're not the only one who is unwilling, everyone is the same?

But she should still know this truth - however, fortunately, this hot temper is still the same...... Just one point.

- That guy, no doubt serious!

And for this partner and partner who does everything he says and acts without delay, at this moment, he only has heartfelt admiration and helplessness.

"That, Your Highness Princess...... Your Highness, he seems to have regained some consciousness! ”

In the blink of an eye, on the public channel, the news of the fence that suddenly came in made everyone cheer-

"Really?!"

"Yes, it's true......"

"So when you get back, meet him, right?"

"Thank you, I will!"

Among them, of course, Natalie is also included.

"Why?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, you seem to be having a good time, too?"

And in the face of Hatfield's question, she made no secret of her joy -

"Of course, aren't you too? After all, we were able to pick up a life thanks to that person. ”

As soon as the words fell, her full sense of security was engraved on her face as if she was naked.

"In that case, won't you take advantage of the moment to see him?"

- Of course he would like to go if he could, but how could he still remember me after all this happened?

In what capacity?

So......

"What a stupid thing, how can it be me or you who people want to see the most now? What he wants to see most now is his family, right? ”

She said this without hesitation -

Hatfield immediately realized the heaviness of the subject, and so his words became cautious—

"I'm sorry."

"Well, I don't care. Although, the word has no practical meaning to me. ”

After saying this, her originally calm face gradually rippled like a faint ripple.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have looked into it."

Immediately, Hatfield apologized for his impulsive gaffe.

But he can also read that vague emotion -

It was undoubtedly envy, and longing, or something like that.

But it seems, and it doesn't stop there......

What the hell is that...... And what?

But the so-called speculation ends here, after all, this is not something that should be asked by yourself.

Although there was a vague idea of what she had been through, it was clear that Natalie didn't want to bring it up in front of anyone......

Because after all, it's not something to brag about—

"Brother, how do you feel? Is there anything that still feels bad? Really, really worried about me......"

"Until a day ago, I was wondering what to do if you couldn't wake up!"

Vane, who almost broke in, completely lost his calmness and calmness just now in the blink of an eye-

At this moment, he seemed flustered and overwhelmed.

"Sorry to worry you."

Lemuel said this; While raising his hand with difficulty and gently touching his sister's face-

It doesn't seem like she's looking good, she must be fidgeting because she's worried about herself these days, right?

"Really? If you feel uncomfortable, don't hide it from me. ”

"It's really worrying...... It's exactly the same as when I was a kid and loved to mix everything around. ”

"What's that way of describing that, isn't it?"

Lemuel's tone was much softer than before.

However, the flam tongue is still the same......

"What, people are worried that you're going to die!"

As soon as the words fell, the two of them couldn't help laughing.

"Brother, do you want to eat fruit? Cut one for you? ——”

Lemuel, however, shook his head as expected......

"Is everyone safe compared to this? What happened to the people at the transit station? ”

After listening to this, Vane's face began to become gloomy-

"Brother, now that you are a patient, don't worry about those things......

"But I can tell you that everyone is safe. Give—"

Later, Vane showed him the report that Matz had just submitted, in the form of a projection.

"Really? It would be great if that was the case. ”

"So brother, you don't have to worry about anything now, leave everything to me, right?"

"That's right, after all, it's really inappropriate to treat you as a child now."

- "What do you mean by that?" Brother......? ”

Vane was smiling, and his expression looked casual, but he didn't know why that smile looked creepy!

"Haha...... My fault, my fault, forgot about that, right? I just want to tease you. ”

Vane couldn't help but pout, and tilted his head to the side—

Yes...... Angry-

"Are you angry?"

And in the face of Lemuel's question, Wayne also had an idea and learned to pretend to be deaf and dumb-

"I didn't hear it, I didn't hear anything......"

Because he knew that his sister was playing tricks at this moment, he didn't say anything more.

On the contrary, I can't help but match the atmosphere of this moment......

I told her something I would never say now.

"Really, my brother is bad-hearted and ignores you!"

As soon as the words fell, both of them couldn't help but be happy.

"Are we on our way back now?"

"Well, that's right...... After all, it is more convenient to take care of your brother's injuries at home. ”

"So we have to go back as soon as possible now."

Sure enough, this guy was worried about himself all the time.

"Thank you."

This surprised Vane a little, but she wasn't surprised—

Because ...... "Brother, you always become frank only at times like this......"

"Sure enough, I still like the one you used to talk straight about everything and do what you say."

— just like now. ”

This conversation went on for a long, long time, but Vane did not mention the orders and decisions of the "military council" throughout the whole process.

- Even if he tells his brother now, he can't do anything at this moment......

Instead, it will increase his uneasiness.

In that case, it's better to keep it a secret, right?

She undoubtedly thought so.

"What's wrong? Could it be that there is something on the mind? ”

However, I am not good at lying or hiding such things.

So at the moment when the eyes met, she didn't know whether her brother had seen through it.

- I hope not, right?

"It's nothing, it's just that I'm thinking that today's day is a little special?"

Why the interrogative sentence? And today is December 22, the winter solstice...... It's not a special day, is it? ”

For most people, the day just got a little colder.

That's right, that's all......

Lemuel, who said this, also seemed to realize that he had forgotten something-

It's just that......

Only that thing he didn't want to mention anyway.

"Brother, I know you may not like anyone to take the initiative to mention this matter, but when you go back, ...... Let's go see my sister-in-law, right? Good no good? ”

- Today, December 22, is the day of Lela's death, how can he forget this day?

It's just that I want to make my mood as heavy as possible.

"It's been a long time since you've been together, right?"

Although he tried his best to avoid the topic, he also knew that Leela and his sister had a very good relationship in the past......

So if he keeps refusing for the same reason, he will feel uncomfortable.

"Alright, let's go together!"

But now, I don't resist this day so much......

And at this time, Natalie, who had been worrying outside the door alone for a long time, couldn't decide whether to go in or not until now-

Because the atmosphere of those two people seems to be so good.

If you just rush in and disturb it, it is natural that you will be said that you will not look at the occasion, right?

That's why she has been hesitating whether to go in or not.

Besides, just thank-you doesn't have to be right now, right? Or do you have other than that?

Suddenly, even she didn't understand her mood at this moment......

And it was impossible to deny it from beginning to end.

Because in addition to this, she also wanted to confirm something that was quite important to her in Lemuel......

- That's about the person who saved him when he was a child, whether he was or not.

It's impossible to know for sure, but I've always felt like I've been familiar with Lemuel ever since I met him.

Even if this is just her own wishful thinking, she also wants to ask in person-

However, what's going on with this feeling of being a thief?!

"Brother, then you can rest well, I'll leave first."

Seeing this, Natalie quickly ran away, even though she didn't know why she had such an illusion of being a thief.

I always feel that it's so uncomfortable......

But there is no doubt that she does not want to meet now.

"Huh? Could it be that someone has just been here? ”

Although Vane had the same doubts, she didn't know who it was......

"So many again?!"

"Spare me...... It's really ......."

Back in his room, Vane was once again stunned by the number of papers on his desk.

Although she wants to get used to it and adapt.

But it's a bit scary to get used to such a breathtaking number......

After all, it's all piled up to the ceiling.

"No way......"

But no matter how much you do, you have to complete it, right?

After all, when my brother did these things, he never chattered.

"No, I can't lose to him!"

- Burned? Let's just do that, right?

Having made up her mind, she naturally plunged headlong into it!

"Thankfully, no one will bother me at this time......"

She thought to herself; On the other hand, he threw away the rest time as a matter of course.

"Needless to say, these can't be done until the early hours of the morning......"

At the same time, the doorbell rang as if it were a matter of course, as if it had been made a reservation-

If you have time someday, you can remove the doorbell as well, right?

She couldn't help but think so.

"Her Royal Highness Princess...... Well, is it convenient to come in and disturb now? ”

In the blink of an eye, Vane fell into a vague state of self-defeat, but she didn't refuse.

"Huang, is there anything wrong with this late?"

Hearing the slightly tired response, the fence waiting outside the door suddenly hesitated-

"I've prepared a supper for everyone, and it's yours."

After listening, the corners of Vane's mouth couldn't help but curl.

"I see, that's really hard for you. Come on in! ”

- I was also rumbling with hunger......

"Speaking of you, how did you get your face like this? Poofhahaha! ”

In short, Huang's face at this moment is like honeycomb coal......

As soon as the words fell, I suddenly found that Huang instantly fell into a kind of self-loathing emotion-

"Be sure to forget everything you just saw! That's not me!! It's not me!! ”

"It's not you, so who is that?"

She stopped writing and asked with interest.

"That's, that's ...... Evil spirits! Yes, evil spirits! ”

As soon as she finished speaking, she repeated a broken thought like a spell.

"Evil spirits? In that case, why did it become an interrogative sentence? ”

"Really! Your Highness, Princess, stop playing tricks on me! ”

As soon as she finished speaking, Vane finally burst out laughing as if she had been allowed!

"I can't help it, because it's the first time I've done something like this! So, so ......! ”

Although it was also a pleasure to look at her panicked appearance, but now, the feeling of fasting is really a little-

"Let's eat together, right?"

"Cocoa, cocoa, cocoa...... May I?! ”

She seemed very nervous, and her expression became stiff......

To this, Vane couldn't help but nod. After all, she had no reason to refuse......

"Thank you very much!"

And he behaved very cautiously throughout, even when Vane made it clear that he didn't care about his identity.

"Well, I'm not going to force you."

Immediately afterward, the two took advantage of this rare break to have supper.

But the problem also arises -

"Wait...... Why does this smell so weird?! ”

However, it looks like just plain millet porridge, but it tastes ......

Specifically, it's like coffee with too much sugar......

Astringent and sweet, it was indescribable in an instant.

I said, "Fence...... Are you confusing salt with sugar? ”

It wasn't until the moment she pointed it out so without hesitation that Huang noticed this-

"Is that so? But there's nothing strange about me eating, right? ”

Nothing strange?!

She tilted her head slightly as she said that—"Nothing strange?" Are you serious?! ”

"If that's the case, then how much do you really like sweets?!"

As soon as the words fell, Vane suddenly realized that she was not confused, but did not have the slightest concept and grasp of the so-called "appropriate amount".

And it's completely added to your liking......

And it's salt and sugar added to it – that's why it tastes so bad......

"Is there a strange misunderstanding of sweetness in your palate......

"Huh?! Am I mistaken? ”

Vane had a pained look on his face after hearing this—

"Don't you think you're mistaken? This is obviously too astringent! ”

It's not to the point of "completely inedible", but it's really hard to eat it.

That was true, but she finished it anyway.

"That being said, it still tastes good. Apart from...... It's so sweet! ”

So far, I always feel that Vane, who can give this kind of evaluation, is really hard......

After listening to her feelings, she apologized as a matter of course.

"I'm sorry, I'll pay attention next time."

"But thank you for your heart. You can still think of me so late. ”

"No, no! This is my business, and you don't need to thank you. ”

Look, she's been such a character all along, always serious.

However, it's not the kind of person who can't make jokes, it's just that it can feel too rigid at some point.

and sometimes surprisingly natural ......

"Then Your Royal Highness Princess, rest well!"

- Sure enough, I envy her a little......