The next day, sure enough, some people were a little caught off guard in the face of an explosion of that magnitude, and they were affected to varying degrees.

All of them had minor or severe injuries that were not expected to heal for a while.

And if Ozman attacks again during this period, everyone here may not be able to resist at this moment.

Even if you are lucky enough to escape, it is difficult to evade the pursuit alone; While surviving, right?

Whether you want to admit it or not, that's the way it is.

In short...... It sucks!

Let's not talk about what Ozman is planning to make such a big move, it's just the group of subordinates he has secretly cultivated......

All of them didn't seem to be weaker than the Templars—

That is, they were clearly an organization that existed to fight the Knights Templar. And absolute obedience to Ozman's orders.

However, why has such an organization never been seen before?

Why is it that even Vane and Lemuel are ignorant of their existence?

Knowing the answers to these questions seems impossible at the moment, right?

Even if there were some clues, there was a serious lack of information about them. Not to mention the means of confrontation......

And, as well as those black tactical planes, which seemed to be entrenched in the darkness, and wore thick and heavy armor on their bodies—

It's also quite tricky.

Moreover, it is also a mystery that seems to never be solved.

I'm afraid the gap isn't just in terms of performance.

However, even if it is a trivial matter, the performance gap is not taken into account......

That gap cannot be ignored.

Just the moment of contact, he knocked Allen's tactical plane to the ground or something-

If you could describe what you saw in just one word, it would be like ......

Nonsense and unreasonable...... It was the only adjective Rivelia could think of at this moment.

That's right, it's like unreasonable nonsense.

No matter how unwilling she is to face it at this moment, she has to admit the gap between them.

And once you face this gap that seems to be a world of difference, the feeling in your heart ......

To be honest, it's hard to explain in a few words.

Unexpectedly, my own research, the results of such a long period of research, was easily surpassed-

Unwilling, really unwilling at this moment!

"Professor?"

At this time, someone happened to knock on the door outside the house-

Anyway, this expression is better to be restrained for the time being, right? Otherwise, it will spread like an infectious disease.

"Please come in."

With that, Riveria took advantage of the situation to adjust her mood. ——

Although there are various clues and information on countermeasures and methods......

However, it is better not to let others see such emotions as much as possible.

After all, frustration is not allowed at this juncture.

"What's wrong?"

Allen's footsteps sounding swaying and lacking in spirit.

"What are we going to do next?"

In an instant, Riveria realized that even he would inevitably have times of confusion.

No, maybe that's a human feeling, right?

"Don't look like that! It's rare to have such a handsome face, so it will be wasted? ”

So, as a matter of course, she made such a joke.

"Please stop making such nasty jokes, I'm really annoyed."

"I know. So I'm not seriously comforting you, am I? ”

In fact, such comfort does not seem to have achieved the desired effect.

"It's true that we're really at a loss right now. And when they know who the enemy is, they don't have any means of confrontation. ”

"But you can't just give up because of that, right?"

Then she said something like this.

But even if Riveria didn't say it, Alan understood her intentions better than anyone else.

It's just that I always feel like I'm being treated like a child-

Indeed, the combination of a white coat and black-rimmed glasses and a plaid shirt makes Riveria look much more mature at this moment.

If you insist on saying it, it's like a "neutral big sister"?

Slip on a plain white slacks, huh! Although the dress is still so casual that people can't help but scratch their heads, it is very coordinated.

"I know, but ......!"

"Anyway, I'll find a way to solve what you're worried about now."

"And, in a way, it's nice that you'd come to me for something like this."

These words immediately made Allen dumbfounded. At the same time, because I was so surprised, even the expression just now was covered-

"What do you say? I don't understand what that means. ”

As he spoke, he couldn't wait for further explanations.

"In other words, you're really bothered about this right now, aren't you?"

Needless to say, of course.

"yes, or I wouldn't have come to you to vent my bitterness—"

Speaking of which, it seems that even he himself is a little embarrassed.

"You can rack your brains to think about this, and come to me when you can't do anything about it. Isn't that a good thing? ”

Even though she'd gotten to it, it seemed like someone was still confused.

"So?"

"So I mean, it's good that you can still bother with this."

"Perhaps, the most frightening thing for human beings is not to have troubles that seem to be 'unsolvable', but to give up thinking."

“......”

Maybe Riveria's words were too profound, and Alan didn't know how to deal with it for a moment......

Then he seemed to be constantly urging his brains, urging them to understand the meaning of the words.

However, it is true that it is not possible to digest them immediately in a short period of time.

"Is that so?"

So I had to try to get an answer from Rivilia again.

But that's not going to work, right?

The so-called "one's own problems, you must find a way to solve them." ”——

Isn't it common to hear this kind of saying?

"Yes, isn't that the best proof that you haven't given up yet? It's the same even in the face of the current situation, right? ”

- Because, if this guy really gave up, he wouldn't be here at this moment.

It's impossible to come and ask what I think.

And the reason why she is so disappointed is probably because she has witnessed the seemingly irreparable gap between us and the enemy, right?

In addition, it seems that he cares a lot about the fact that he was defeated so easily, right?

In short, it was instantly crushed by the exaggerated frustration -

That's why you're here to find answers like this, right?

But to be honest, if his knot is due to such reasons, then he can't help himself.

Although I swore so much before...... However, that standard is not suitable for everyone.

Anyway, if he's just frustrated by being defeated by an enemy that's too strong—

Wouldn't it be better to find a way to regain victory?

It took some time, and Riveria unreservedly told him all the thoughts that were piling up in her heart at this moment.

"If you're just bothering about this, leave it to me, right?"

"Although I can't teach you how to defeat the enemy, at least I'll find a way to solve the problem of tactical aircraft!"

"Really?!"

Sure enough, after listening to this, Allen's expression was different-

"Because, in the field that I am best at and the best at it, I am easily surpassed by the kind of jumping clown who loves to show off everywhere......"

"To be honest, I'm also very unwilling."

"So, leave it to me!"

As soon as the words fell, it seemed that even Riveria herself didn't realize it......

It turns out that the so-called "mustering up energy" is actually so simple?

However, this is indeed an indisputable fact.

But if you want to say what is the most important reason for being able to regroup so quickly-

Perhaps, just jealousy, right? And this is a feeling that only you can understand.

It is impossible for others to understand......

And that's what happens to Yuna......

And then leave that memory, half of which should be self-inflicted.

Therefore, even if it is for her, there is no time to be decadent at this moment.

"Professor, what are you doing?"

"You understand it when you see it, right? Keeping a diary? ”

Although Rivelia said so, what she was writing, or rather depicting......

It seems more appropriate to be called a "record" than an ambiguous term like "diary".

But she omitted herself—

In other words, she just writes from a position of almost "spectator", which she calls a "diary".

"Huh? Do you still have this interest? ”

In an instant, Alan was very surprised-

Because, in his impression, Riveria has always used the research room as a base......

Unless absolutely necessary, they will never leave the laboratory. A bit of a weird woman?

"Hey, you're rude to think like that, understand? It's as if I'm in love with my research subject! ”

- Suddenly, Alan was really taken aback!

"I didn't say a word, how do you know?! I always feel that it is so scary! ”

"Is it so simple to be seen?"

The answer doesn't need to be explained at all, right?

So, Riveria sighed. Then he added-

"By the way, what you're thinking about right now is...... If this continues, this guy will definitely not be able to get married, right? Am I wrong? ”

The moment her words just fell, Alan almost fell to his knees with a thud!

"I'm so sorry, I'm too hard!!"

At this moment, his expression was ugly as if he had been run over by a truck.

“......”

"I mean, I'm just kidding, you don't have to be scared like that, do you?"

However, the truth is, even if it has been learned-

"It's actually a joke" now. It's also hard for Alan to get back to his previous state in an instant.

He was stunned by Riveria's incredibly sharp intuition......

"It's amazing—"

"Oh?"

Suddenly, Riveria smiled from ear to ear......

Then, the next morning, because the food and water here were almost exhausted—

It's only natural that this happens, after all, there are so many people.

And now, even the place where you usually store miscellaneous items and garbage has been converted into a simple workshop by Riveria.

And she seems to have been there since last night.

Of course, that being said. It didn't delay the treatment either—

Vane seemed to be very concerned about this, and she had gone to Rivelia several times to discuss treatment.

"You, I told you not to care about this kind of thing."

She scratched her head as she faced Vane, who was once again reminded of the old story-

"Besides, you're not good at that, are you? Even if you learn temporarily, it won't help much—"

Riveria said this very directly, after all, she was not good at beating around the bush in the first place.

It's only because the object is Venn that I use a more euphemistic way of saying it every time.

But this time, she seems to have lost her patience too—

"You're undoubtedly a burden on that, huh?"

This time, he simply conveyed this meaning to her. I have to say that it is a very wise choice.

"Really? I got ......."

That is, I am superfluous and not needed...... Garbage, hehehehehe......"

In an instant, Vane was even more thoroughly depressed than Alan some time ago-

“......”

Even the whole body keeps revealing the feeling of "I'm just a troublemaker".

That said, it was clear that she was devastated. But if you don't do that, you're going to make things out of the way—

"It's really okay to take that guy......"

So, Riveria couldn't help but call her directly to the laboratory of the warehouse restructuring to have a good talk again.

Of course, there can be no third party here......

"Did you change your mind?"

As soon as he adjusted his mood, someone spoke and went straight to the point.

"No, I just wanted to tell you that you're not a so-called 'troublemaker.'"

- However, even Riveria herself understood, even if she said so. Vane won't necessarily accept it either.

That's what she is! I must feel that the reason why I said this is just to comfort myself out of embarrassment.

"If it was comfort, I wouldn't be so serious, would I?"

"Aren't you cooking every day? If it weren't for your help......"

"Sooner or later, we're going to starve to death! After all, in these extraordinary times, filling your stomach is always the highest priority! ”

"So stop feeling like you're the only one left out—"

At this point, Riveria felt like she had made it clear.

At the same time, these words are equivalent to her most sincere thanks......

"Thank you, even for not abandoning us even in such a bad situation."

As soon as she finished speaking, she naturally placed her hand on Vane's head.

"Let's do it together!"

Originally, she was not good at this kind of thing, but now the person who can comfort her is missing......

After that, in order to replenish enough food and water, Wayne took the initiative to take on the responsibility of purchasing ingredients on the street -

"That guy, is it really okay?"

But after sending her away, such worries are still inevitable......

However, as soon as she came out of the house, she didn't walk long when she realized—

The atmosphere on the street is obviously more than before, closer to saber rattling than serious?

And she also knows that the reason lies with herself and everyone. And this kind of atmosphere is not limited to "here".

Rather, the whole of Midgard seemed to be immersed in such an atmosphere.

Not only that, but there are also strange patrols on the streets.

This made the cautious she couldn't help but disguise herself so that it was not so easy to recognize-

Thankfully, the shopkeeper had no intention of betraying himself.

This couldn't help but make Vane, who was originally trembling, breathe a sigh of relief.

"Why don't you denounce me? You can get a lot of money, right? ”

"It's nothing, it's just that I can't get used to it. Since Ozman's control of Midgard, the monthly tax is more than 10 times what it used to be! ”

“...... Are you kidding! It's going to kill us! ”

As he spoke, he raised his fist and smashed it on the table mercilessly!

"So, these clothes should be given to you, just take them."

“...... Thank you. ”

After thanking her, Vane hurried away - after all, she didn't want to cause trouble for her boss.

After a lot of twists and turns, I finally arrived at my destination......

But even in the crowd, she didn't dare to take off her cloak or let her guard down.

So let's just use this outfit to make purchases-

"Hey, guy over there!"

However, luck seems to be really bad, so if it goes on like this, it's not a strange thing to be discovered, right?!