The sun sank to the edge of the horizon, and although I couldn't see it, the light around me began to dim. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

Above the clouds, the huge black-purple shroud in the zenith also began to change shape with the change of sunlight.

Its surface seems to flow, and it begins to swirl one by one due to different differences in light.

It looks like a cloud map full of typhoons.

"Looks like some kind of enchantment magic"

Elle said in a cautious tone.

The little guy tilted his head and looked at the heavy lid in the sky, his face still so calm.

is worthy of Her Royal Highness the Princess, and she will not panic at all.

"Uh......"

Ellie grinned, squinting at me.

"Huh?"

"What should I do, it looks like it's really powerful"

Feed!

Give back my trust in you!

"Is it magic you haven't seen?"

Liu Xiao asked.

It seems that among the three of us, this girl who has nothing to do with her is the calmest.

"No ......"

Ellie looked back at the barrier in the sky.

"At least there is no such magic in the first eight floors of the White Wooden Tower."

A drop of sweat slid down Ellie's forehead.

Stunned me.

This is the first time I've seen anything like this.

There is something that can deter this lawless little demon king.

"And what about the people of the Dawn Mountains?"

I asked hurriedly.

"At war"

Ellie said unhurriedly.

Then the little one raised his hand and pointed in the direction of the top of the mountain.

Looking in the direction she was pointing, the entire royal city of Ergonda had sunk into the shadows.

Even the Elven Throne, perched at the top of the ridge, has left the bounty of the sun.

The bejeweled palace was now in darkness, like the entire mountain.

Wait, what's there......

Oh!

A flag.

On the ridge, rise to the top of a towering flagpole, well above the highest point of the mountain.

The flag was stretched out in the wind, and the golden palace logo was clearly visible.

Only this thing has not been abandoned by the afterglow of the setting sun, and still reflects the golden light.

"That's the battle flag"

"All the elves who see this banner must gather in the royal city of Elgunda, and then trigger to go to the front line"

"Only very young elves, led by their mothers, gather in the sanctuary of the Sunrise Valley"

"So the royal city is now empty"

That is, pouring out of the nest.

What kind of opponent can make the elves so exciting?

Surprise!

I jerked my head up and stared at the large, increasingly gloomy shroud in the sky.

I see, that's why Ellie is nervous.

This time, the elves are facing an opponent who can unleash such powerful magic.

Even all the forces have been mobilized, and it is already an obvious desperate situation.

I also felt weak in my vest for a moment, and my head began to sweat involuntarily.

"What man!?"

A roar of rage made me shudder suddenly.

Liu Xiao hid behind me at the first time.

But Ellie wasn't panicked at all.

Hey, you're in a state of mana cooldown right now, and you'll die if you're a little nervous?

I looked around a few times, trying to find the source of the sound.

Two men in heavy golden armor walked up the steps at the edge of the tower.

This is...... Guards of Ergonda?

It was so thick that it didn't show a single piece of skin, leaving only a pair of bright eyes, the kind of armor I knew.

The guards also seemed to recognize Ellie, so they showed up and walked up slowly.

Ellie, this guy, must have recognized that this was the roar of an elf, so he was not frightened.

But looking at it this way, this little guy does have a lot of princess temperament.

Two guards approached, then knelt down on one knee, their spears still unfolded.

"Her Royal Highness the Princess"

"How's the battle going?"

Ellie's first question was this.

It seems that the Dawn Mountains are indeed a place where war often occurs, and Elle seems to have experienced many of these situations.

The little guy's words, even every small movement, showed calmness and dignity.

Two guards, you look at me, I look at you, and I don't seem to know how to answer Ellie.

"Who's commanding the battle now?"

Elle's words suddenly brought a little panic.

Hey, what are you talking nonsense, it must be the Elven King Mespil who commands the battle?

"Report to Her Royal Highness Princess, now Lord Kyle is in command of the battle"

what！？

It's a bolt from the blue, so what is the Elf King doing?

"Where's my brother?"

Elle's words had completely lost her composure just now, and there was panic in her words.

Even I could feel it from the soul link, a feeling of stuffiness, so that I couldn't even breathe.

"A few days ago, King Mespil visited Seganger"

Whew――

Elle seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and my heart was much calmer under her influence.

"But...... The Elven King never came back."

Knock knock -

The heart was beating violently again.

Feed!

A few of you, you probably want to tease Ellie, right?

"Where's Kyle?"

Elle seemed a little impatient.

"In the Hall of Military Administration"

"In Ergunda? Not on the front line?"

Elle seemed a little taken aback.

"Take me to him"

"Obedience"

The two guards stood up, opened the way, and walked briskly.

Ellie followed the two of them, striding quickly and trotting.

Anyway, she ...... Didn't even look back at me.

While I can understand Ellie's agitation right now, it does touch something in my heart.

It feels a little ...... Taste.

"Let's follow too"

Liu Xiao squeezed my hand.

"Oh...... Hmmm!"

She's right, I can't stay here right now.

So I quickly followed.

Walking down the narrow staircase, circling down from the top of the tower, I felt like I was about to faint, and I still couldn't keep up with Ellie's footsteps.

"Come!"

There is no need for Liu Xiao to say, I already know that the girl can't keep up, so I squatted down and carried Liu Xiao on my back.

"I'm sorry"

Unexpectedly, the girl apologized to me.

"Huh, what?"

"Don't ask, just chase it"

Oh...... Would Liu Xiao care about causing me trouble?

"Hehe, don't say that, if it weren't for you, I'd still be in a daze on it"

I don't know if Liu Xiao has become lighter again, or if my strength has increased, I can't feel Liu Xiao's weight at all, and my two feet are like computer-controlled, stepping on the steps quickly and quickly.

"Stop pretending, I know you're worried about her"

Liu Xiao's words are not good.

"I'm worried about her, don't pretend, I can't fool you anyway"

"But don't forget that I'm just as worried about you as I am about her."

"Poof"

Huh?

originally thought it was a sentence of true feelings, but it made Liu Xiao laugh.

"Don't treat me as a burden?"

"Hey, at your weight, you want to burden me, eat more meat when you go back"

"Good~Good~"

It's warm, and I can feel that my heart is full of hope.

No matter what time it is, as long as Liu Xiao follows, it seems that he will never fall into helplessness.

Thank you, thanks to having you along.

I didn't stop.

And I feel like I'm not going to stop moving anymore.