At that moment, the scene in front of her made Riveria feel that her brain could not handle it smoothly......

In short, she didn't know what she was seeing!

The brain crashed neatly in an instant.

But she couldn't be blamed, after all, the sight was too surreal.

- What is the one that appears in front of you at this moment?!

But even if such a question is raised, no one can answer it, right? Is that an enemy, or is it the opposite?

What the hell is going on?!

It's as if the scenes shown and depicted in some movies have been transferred to reality as they are!

If anything, that's it.

And the people who witnessed this incredible scene ......

Except for exclamations and screams, it seems impossible to take your eyes off the picture that seems more and more real because of the slow freeze!

Standing in front of the "unknown monster", a never-before-seen existence......

"Am I dreaming?"

In a voice that was close to lips, Riveria asked herself a question that seemed to know the answer.

It's just that she seems to be looking for truth beyond the answer......

"Uh...... Riveria, you're not dreaming. ”

“！？”

"Don't ask such paradoxical questions! Especially on the premise of seeing the facts with your own eyes. ”

This voice always feels familiar—no, it's not the one I've just heard!

"Huh? Isn't that a ...... Retilia? ”

"Could it be that you are the one who controls this behemoth in front of me at this moment?! And so on and so forth! Pause, hey...... Huh?! ”

“...... That's an exaggeration—"

"It's really okay with you, although it's the first time you've seen this guy, but you won't be surprised to look like this, right?"

"I'll take responsibility for the details later, after all, I have a week's vacation!"

"But now is not the time for you to gossip. Really...... It just appeared at this time, and I didn't understand the style! ”

Immediately after, the giant, who had landed steadily, turned around and faced the enemy who had also been kicked away by him just now.

But before that, it opened its left palm—

Lemuel, who was lying there and had no idea what he had been through, was still a little dizzy in his head.

"Didn't I tell you that you were absolutely not allowed to come nonsense in front of my eyes?"

"Huh? Leela ...... Did you save me just now? With this guy? ”

"yes, what a worrisome guy—"

"Anyway, I'll talk about it later, I have to settle this guy first!"

To be honest, Lemuel still has not been able to accurately grasp and understand the current situation.

Of course, there are many others in the same situation.

Because everything happened so unexpectedly.

Of course, the memories after that are as vague as if they have been reset by zero.

"Are you alright?!"

He shook his head at the concern of Riveria, who stumbled over.

"I'm fine."

Obviously, Lila was holding back the fire in her belly, but she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when she saw him speak unharmed-

"Riveria, can you please take this guy away?"

"Anyway, the farther away the better!"

Obviously, she also had no reason to refuse.

"What about you? You're not trying to tell me you're going to stay alone to fend off that monster, are you? ”

“......”

Just read it, right?

Voila, right? As long as it is her own thoughts, Riveria can accurately guess eight or nine.

So there's no point in trying to hide it from her.

"That's right, I did have that intention, that's why I handed him over to you."

But she was only halfway through her sentence when she was interrupted by Riveria's almost forceful rebuke—

"Are you crazy? No matter how you look at it, it's not an opponent that can win alone, how can you stop it alone! ”

"No, it's not even a monster with limited human knowledge, or common sense!"

She said as she stared at the guy who was slowly standing up in the distance.

Even ordinary people can see that the creature that resembles both a tarantula and a scorpion has an extraordinary ability to regenerate......

That is, if there is no weapon with lethality beyond its regeneration rate...... Then there is no doubt that there is not even a single chance of winning!

"You're right, it's true. But something like this has to be done somebody, doesn't it? ”

After understanding what kind of decision and consciousness her friend held at this moment, she still shook her head desperately-

"Maybe it's what you say, but even if it's so, it doesn't have to be you to be the one who stands up, does it?"

"Yuna is still waiting for you at home! Have you forgotten? ”

Suddenly, after hearing this, the corners of Lila's mouth couldn't help but faintly glance at a trace of arc......

But what exactly was she thinking?

"That's why I'm making such a decision at this moment, the child is looking forward to a smooth routine, and she wants me to do what my sister does......"

"That's why I'm going to do it now......!"

That guy, and wants to see me and Lemuel get married—

None of these requests are excessive, but unfortunately I can guarantee none.

From this point of view, I'm really disqualified.

But at least I'll do my best to protect the smooth daily life she expects!

So let's go? Both of you are the people I value the most......

"So I don't want to hurt you because of my own willfulness. If it really turns out like that, I probably won't be able to forgive myself and the people around me. ”

"So you understand me about that, right? Riveria, if it were you, you would understand, right? ”

“......”

She was right, if it were herself, standing in the same position, there is no doubt that she would make the same choice.

So of course I can understand it, but emotionally I can't accept this kind of "heroism" as if it were a matter of course.

But now that she has already talked about this, what can she say now?

After all, if this guy listens to persuasion, it won't be her.

"Understood, Lemuel will leave it to me."

"But on the other hand, if you don't come back, I'll snatch him. May I? ”

"Huh?! Wait—I can't pretend I didn't hear ......! ”

At this time, it seemed that an unrelated person interjected - "You, I am not an object!" ”

"No, Lemuel...... At this juncture, it's obvious that you're an object, huh? ”

"Or what? Don't you even have the consciousness that you are an object at this moment? ”

"Using you as a bargaining chip will undoubtedly greatly increase the likelihood that the guy will come back unscathed, so you'd better keep your mouth shut now-"

As soon as the words fell, Riveria warned in his ear, seemingly pretending to be intimate and bold.

However, this act naturally stirred up someone's jealousy!

“......！”

"Lemuel, if you really dare to be tempted by Riveria...... Kill—"

Lela's tone plummeted below freezing for a moment. Immediately provoked Lemuel in a cold sweat!

"Yes?! No, it won't...... All I need is you for you! ”

"I say Lemuel, where did you come from?"

Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, he was complained by Riveria as if he were unabashed.

But what she didn't expect was that Lemuel's answer was even more unexpected......

"I don't care, you won't understand this kind of thing."

Seeing his triumphant appearance, Riveria couldn't help but twist his arm fiercely!

"Pain, pain, pain——! What are you doing!? ”

“...... Hum! ”

"Gone!"

After that, the two of them led the crowd on one side; One side away from the place that was about to become a battlefield in the blink of an eye.

On the other side, Lila is also trying to attract the enemy in front of her to the open as much as possible.

After all, this kind of place full of obstacles will seem constrained...... Quite a hindrance.

Therefore, you must choose another terrain that is beneficial to you. And it will also prevent more people from being implicated.

"Oh, I can keep up-"

However, compared to her own cornice-like movement speed, what surprised her was that the other party could chase after her at almost the same speed!

"In that case......!"

In the blink of an eye, she once again increased her speed and threw the other party far away!

Later, after walking through an entire wood, she finally gave up on this cat-and-mouse-like game......

"Shh

However, what I never expected was that the other party actually went in the opposite direction......

I went around in front of me by mistake!

In the blink of an eye, there is no way out!!

Obviously, the other party didn't want to let her go - after all, it was an important source of food......

After a momentary confrontation, they pounced as if they couldn't wait——!

"Oh hehe...... It's good, but that's about it! ”

However, its vigorous attack ended up being nothing more than a close encounter with a pile of rocks that looked like they were rubbing shoulders one after another......

With the last moment of dodge, Lila dodged as if in danger......

And the sharp teeth and front jaw are deeply embedded in the rock crevices!

It looks like it won't be able to pull it out for a while......

"I can't eat hot tofu in a hurry—"

"Good chance!"

However, at this moment, although there is a suspicion of taking advantage of others' danger, if you don't seize the opportunity to fight back, you will be disqualified as a warrior!

So Leela tentatively approached it from the dead end behind her......

Unexpectedly, at a distance of only a millimeter, he was disturbed by a sudden strange pain in his feet!

"What......?"

It turns out that this guy also has a head at the end of the tail!

"Disgusting!?"

However, just as this thought came to her mind, her body lost her balance in the blink of an eye and was flipped to the ground!

And the pain gradually worsened over time, and even after a long time there was no sign of subsiding at all!

“......”

Even so, the enemy's offensive is still impossible to show mercy because of his own injuries. ——

Because, the only thing they have is a "never-ending appetite".

In other words, they will indiscriminately treat what appears in front of them as food. Whether the subject can eat it or not......

It's really a bunch of hairy blood-drinking guys.

“！？”

Then the guy pounced!

Pierced the metal with a mouth like pincers and didn't hesitate to bite it!

The sparks that burst out one after another made Lela realize that something was wrong!

If you don't do something to get out of the unfavorable situation at this moment, the consequences are unimaginable!

"I'm not your food!"

And I don't want to throw in the towel at all!

So she desperately used her free hands to slam the guy's outstretched and slime-covered head!

Finally, the unbearable pain ......

Finally forced it to back away and let go of itself. But, however, the battle did not turn in its favor because of this. Now it is just a matter of regaining the right to freedom of movement.

"Really, tough guy......"

As soon as the words fell, she jumped up on the spot in the blink of an eye, and circled around the back of this guy again with a speed comparable to teleportation!

And with lightning speed, he picked up his waist and slammed it to the ground!

Then the earth shook like a mountain...... Its roar spread in all directions as well!

Then, of course, Leela wanted to take advantage of the victory and chase after him-

"Try this!"

In the blink of an eye, a dagger-like weapon appeared on the wrist of the robot she was piloting—

Aiming at the end of the tail, the head that was still threatening him aggressively cut off in an instant!

Apparently it doesn't seem to know its own end yet......

Suddenly, the blood splashed red the ground under his feet!

There is no doubt that this blow worked very well -

Just look at the embarrassed look of the guy rolling on the ground in pain.

However, it quickly stood up and spread its wings, which had been hidden behind its back, and wanted to escape!

"Don't try to run!"

This is where you are buried!

So, echoing Lela's thoughts and realizations, the robot opened the armor on his chest—

It contains a weapon known as the "Cytolysis Gun".

"Final blow!"

That is, as if the trajectory that divides the sky in two...... It's like blood!

Then a loud popping sound sounded in my ears - and the battle officially ended.

Of course, there were neither eyewitnesses nor recorders of the battle.

"The Unknown Guardian"

That's what she does......

"Look? I'll just say this guy will be unharmed - it doesn't look like it! ”

While teasing; It was Riveria who ran forward to support Lela, who seemed to be overstretched, and at that moment she felt how forced this guy really was.

"Okay, just put the weight of your body on me, don't worry so much."

"I'm sorry. Excuse me......"

However, to Riveria's relief, her body did not seem to be abnormal, except for a few external injuries.

This undoubtedly made her feel relieved. But where the blame should be, she is still unambiguous-

“......”

"You, although I did say that I wanted you to come back unharmed, or I would snatch that guy away, you don't have to work so hard, do you?"

"Or do you really think I'm going to do something like that?"

"Of course you think so? Because you said that with a rather serious expression......"

"Huh? Wait, do you mean I'm going to be wrong?! ”

Don't even be fooled by such a simple radical......

"No matter what, there's no way I'm going to do anything like stealing the object of my best friend's affection, right?"

She said angrily and funny.

"You're still sluggish?"

Unexpectedly, as soon as she finished speaking, she was stared at by Lila with a look that was both gloomy and full of distrust—

"Really?"

In an instant, Riveria had no choice but to make a grimace.

"I slept so soundly, this unconscionable fellow!"

With that, she swapped with Riveria—

"Alas......"

All in all, it was Leela who gave Lemuel a knee pillow at this moment......

"Looking at such an unsuspecting and childish sleeping face, I always feel like the previous battle is like a dream......"

"That's what I said......"

"But it's pretty much it, isn't it? If she stays any longer, Yuna will have to wait. I remember it's her birthday today, right? ”

So, for this reason, Lemuel was poked awake.

"Hmm......?"

"I've called you so many times and I haven't responded, is my knee pillow so comfortable?"

"Hmm."

Lela's expression was still as strong as ever, with emotion that only he could see.

"For me, it's something much more delicious than the delicacies of the mountains and the sea. So, a little longer, okay? ”

The moment the words just fell, there was no doubt that his face was pinched-

"Don't be poor, get up quickly."

Soon, though, Lemuel's coquettishness was rejected. Although this is indeed a pity, it is a long way to go!

"Huh? I think another 5 minutes would be fine......"

“......”

"Can you please both hurry up? I'm going to go to the supermarket before that, so if you don't want to be counted down by that girl, you'd better hurry—"

Riveria couldn't stand it anymore.

Before she had finished speaking, Lemuel immediately got up.

Obviously, he can't seem to stand Yuna's preaching, especially on this important day.

It's really hard to argue when you're late......

It's super scary when that guy gets angry......

But this thing seems to be a logical thing for Lela-

"I don't think there's a problem, huh?"

She said so.

"But, don't you think it's almost impossible to get Yuna to call him brother-in-law?"

"It does ......"

"What...... Am I that untrustworthy? ”

I always felt that my head was starting to hurt......

This kind of conversation is almost a part of daily life.

However, even after buying all the ingredients, when she got home, Yuna's face was still bulging like a frog-

"What kind of expression do you have......"

Lila complained without even thinking about it.

Even if she saw that "my sister finally came back", she didn't care much......

Looks dissatisfied......

"Forget it, come in."

In the end, all I got was this kind of cold and frustrating response.

All in all, it's really frustrating in every way.

"Since it's rare to come back, let my sister show me, right?"

As he spoke, he pressed his sister, who was about to go to the kitchen, back to the sofa without saying anything-

He turned and went into the kitchen.

However, anyone could see that she was only compelled to say this in order to avoid further exacerbating the already awkward atmosphere.

It's not a lie, though......

But after all, my sister has passed the age of "taking the initiative to be spoiled to herself".

"Isn't it okay if you don't go to help? If it's you, you should want to be tired of being with your sister all the time, right? ”

"If you're not here, I might actually do that."

"But isn't that clear now?"

“......”

"Forget it, I guess even if I do go, I can only help. Besides, don't you have to cut the cake for you? Where's the candle? The kind of ...... used for decoration? ”

"The second drawer of the desk in the study, there should be left."

"Got it, the study desk—"

Of course, he went straight into the study.

It's all about piano, chess, calligraphy and painting......

Other words...... It's something that I can't be interested in at all.

Of course, he couldn't have forgotten his original purpose.

Sure enough, it took a long time to find it. At this moment, I heard what seemed to be movement in the room across the wall—

"It's you, Riveria...... I thought I was a thief...... This?! Wow, ahhhh What are you doing?! ”

The moment the two looked at each other, Riveria's almost naked body quickly ran into Lemuel's field of vision.

"Ah...... As you can see, take a bath? ”

"You don't have to be so nervous, do you? Could it be that my featureless body curves will also make you want to be dissatisfied? ”

In an instant, her words made Lemuel not know how to answer. I can only close the door with all my strength.

"Even if that's the case, please don't be so casual——!"

However, the moment he turned around, he suddenly saw Rila standing one step away from him.

...... Horizontal and vertical dead?!

"That...... Is there something wrong? ”

However, she rarely did not lash out......

"You'd better not talk to me now, or I don't know what I'm going to do."

Even so, no matter how you look at it, you're angry.

"As you can see, it's a complete misunderstanding—"

"Don't talk to me, and don't come along!"

Didn't give him a chance to explain at all!

After saying that, he left in front of his eyes......

After this, Lemuel held his head in his hands, and looked like the whole thing had wilted!