There was no change in tone, and I couldn't see any emotional ups and downs, and C.C., who was sad in his eyes, really planned to kill Natsume as I said earlier.

The sense of crisis made Natsume's body move without permission, and his right hand in the quilt was ready to pick up the electronic device on the counter next to him at any time, wanting to use it as a weapon.

Natsume's body has indeed recovered a lot, but there are still huge inconsistencies in some places.

Even if the wound is healed, it still hurts; Even if the severed limb is reconnected, it still feels like something is missing; That is, the case of phantom pain.

Natsume, who was active at the moment, noticed that the stab wound in the abdomen seemed to be active again, and the pain caused by destroying the body seemed to have become their job.

But in fact, it should be painless, and the wound there has not healed with the help of doctors and advanced medical equipment, but at least it will not hinder walking.

However, the current Natsume feels that once he acts, he will break and bleed again.

After a pause, C.C. took the porridge in his hand and scooped up a spoonful again and brought it to Natsume's mouth.

"Human, please take another bite, is it okay?"

“…… Yes...... What was your reason for the idea? ”

Eating the porridge that was blown cold by C.C., Natsume asked as she kept her composure.

"Human, want to know? Or are you playing tricks on me? ”

"C.C., whatever you think, if you can tell me, of course, that's fine."

"Human beings are too gentle, so gentle that they are scary and worrying."

Neither a demon king. Nor are they brave. Sandwiched between the two. Strange existence.

This is C.C.'s understanding of humanity and Natsume.

"So, I'll act."

With that, C.C. put the porridge next to him, put his right hand behind his back, and put it in the waist position.

"Please human, don't move."

The sword flashed, and Natsume fell backwards and took the box-state clock that was placed on the counter. After determining C.C.'s next move, he smashed it out.

Holding the dagger in both hands, he sliced straight into his brain from top to bottom, spilling parts and circuit boards inside.

C.C.'s combat level is not top-notch, but it's not easy to deal with, and the power that cuts through the brain is quite powerful.

Even if the power is sealed, does it still have a body that is unique to the existence of an elf?

Leaning sideways to the other side of the bed, the pillow where he had been lying was pierced by a dagger, and when C.C. pulled it out, the cotton in it was scattered all over the floor.

"I'm sorry, human."

Shaking his body. Her long green hair swayed like a ponytail.

Falling to the ground because he was too hard just now, Natsume pulled out the needle and sticker at the same time. While keeping an eye on C.C.'s actions.

After pulling the dagger out of the pillow, she jumped over the bed and threw herself at Natsume.

The light was blocked by the flying C.C., and Natsume knocked down the instrument behind him and used it as a shield to block it above his head.

The sound of daggers and pieces of iron was heard, and Natsume pushed his shield away, and Natsume pounced on C.C instead.

"Why!? Do it! C.C.！ Answer me! ”

“…… Because, this is the result I want, because human beings will not leave me, so ......"

Sideways to dodge Natsume, C.C. flexibly slammed Natsume's back with his elbow, and with a thud, he was hit by an attack from his back, and Natsume threw himself on the ground.

However, he did not give up his resistance because of this, and his two arms supported his body as he smashed to the ground, relieving most of the force.

Sensing that C.C. was going to stab himself with a dagger, Natsume rolled directly on the ground, the tip of his pen and the floor collided with the cold light.

"Human, that's amazing."

"Say it to each other, now you can tell me the reason."

"Until then, it's my victory."

C.C. threw the dagger out, and the blade cut through the instrument wire above Natsume's head, and as C.C. stomped on the ground, the instrument directly toppled over, and because the distance was too wide to avoid, Natsume's wound was perfectly hit.

Huh?!

Ahem, ahem! Coughing violently, the heavy blow to her abdomen awakened the pain she had not felt for a long time, and Natsume's eyes widened, holding back tears as she tried to break free.

It did break free, but C.C. removed it and replaced it with a dagger in her hand.

Stretching out his two hands with all his might, Natsume grabbed C.C.'s wrist tightly and stopped three centimeters above his left eye.

Slowly descending, slowly descending, the sharp blade of the dagger getting closer and closer to the pupil.

If you are going to be killed by C.C., even if you say that you won't die, if you have a punctured eye, it will probably be difficult to recover.

What the hell is going on in this situation?!

Recorded as an enemy, beaten by Kurumi, now is it C.C.'s turn?

"I ......"

Natsume's words were interrupted by something.

It's tears.

From C.C.'s eyes, tears continued to roll down, and the slightly warm liquid dripped down his cheeks.

"I had already decided that in my memory, there was someone who left me and died, and I don't want to encounter that kind of pain again. Seeing that your whole body trembled when you were in danger and attacked by the enemy, and the world became dark, so I ......"

She seems to be deceiving herself and hiding the real truth.

"Let me ...... instead of putting you in danger and being killed by others"

Kill you.

That's what it means.

“…………”

The two hands holding the weapon trembled, and Natsume noticed that C.C. was scared.

Afraid that he would leave her like that person, that he would die in front of her and be killed.

What a fool.

Natsume laughed, moved his hands, and finally let go of the dagger and grazed the left side of his face, making a cut.

Then he hugged C.C. by the waist and pulled him into his arms, leaving her lying on his chest.

"Human, I'm still ......"

"This is the second promise, I will not die, I will never be killed, I will not live longer than anyone else, I will be stronger than anyone else, protect you, protect yourself."

I won't.

"Leave you alone, just trust me again."

“………… Are you sure? ”

"Of course."

Natsume replied firmly.

Her memory may still be very vague, but the shadow has been following her, so Natsume breaks it down, with a somewhat unreliable promise.

However, the effect was obvious, and Natsume felt the body of C.C. in his arms soften, and he breathed a sigh of relief. (To be continued......)