A week later, Reilly and others gathered on the second floor of the Guerrilla Association.

"Estelle Bright, Joshua Bright. Based on the performance of this operation, our Grantel branch has decided to grant you a letter of recommendation for the qualification of a guerrilla, so please accept it. ”

"Yes!"

"In this way, you have received letters of recommendation from all the branches of the Kingdom of Liber. Ainan smiled and said, "Then, Mr. Cassius, I'll leave it to you." ”

"Hmm. Cassius nodded and said, "Estelle Bright, Joshua Bright." In accordance with the regulations of the Guerrilla Association, you will now be evaluated, and please send me the letters of recommendation from each branch. ”

"Good, good ......"

"Please confirm. ”

"Loliente, Perth, Luan, Chase, and Grantelle...... Well, that's it. Cassius smiled and said, "In the name of the Goddess and the Guerrilla Association, you are hereby appointed as regular guerrillas, and come and receive the badge." ”

"Yes!"

When Cassius handed the badge representing the regular guerrillas to Estelle and Joshua, the other guerrillas applauded.

Sherazade: "Congratulations! Joshua, Astelle!"

Kim: "Haha, the new badge looks like a perfect fit for you!"

Agaté: "Hmph, I'll make an exception this time and praise you for your 'well done'." ”

Reilly: "The long-term efforts have finally borne fruit. This is not the end, but a new beginning!"

"We are also thanks to the help and support of our predecessors. Joshua said modestly.

"So, let me announce the second thing of the day. Ainan said solemnly.

"Huh, is there anything else?" asked Estelle, confused.

"Ah......" In a look full of surprise, Ainan took the guerrilla badge handed out by Cassius: "From today onwards, Mr. Cassius has officially decided to quit the Guerrilla Association and return to the army. ”

――――――――――That's all for today, adjourn the meeting!――――――――――

"Reorganize the military system, hunt down the remnants of the Intelligence Department, and investigate the true face of the Ring of Radiance......" Reilly gloated, "It's a busy time!"

"You really don't have a backache when you stand and talk. Cassius sighed and said, "The air thieves also took advantage of the chaos to escape, I hope they don't run out to make trouble at this time." ”

"Hehe, after so many years of skipping classes, you deserve to be busy for a while. Reilly said playfully.

On the other side, Estelle and Joshua were sitting on a park bench talking.

"We're already guerrillas. ”

"Well, you'll be able to move freely in the future. Joshua nodded and said, "Moreover, we have to rush to support the other branches when they are short of manpower, and the responsibility to bear has also increased." ”

"Well, we're going to keep working on it anyway!...... this time even the coup was resolved," said Estelle happily, "Hey, Daddy won't be saying anything like 'Joshua's absence is worrying'!"

"Haha, my father probably won't say that anymore...... However, I would like to continue to be with you in the future. ”

"Hey......" Estelle's eyes widened in surprise, "Hey, hey?!"

"What's the matter, does this make it difficult for you?"

"No, should I say it's embarrassing or ...... That one...... What do you mean by being together?" asked Estelle, blushing and expectant.

"You see, we've lived together for so long, we know each other very well, and we've developed a tacit understanding in the process of practicing. So, I think it's good for us to continue to be partners in the future......"

"Uh...... You're talking about the work of the guerrillas......" Estelle said disappointedly, "What, I thought it was a confession......"

"Huh?"

"I didn't say anything, you forget those words!"

"Estelle, you're ......"

"Then again, it's really hot today!" Estelle suddenly jumped out of her chair and said, "I'm going to buy ice cream, you wait here!"

"Istelle...... The place that sells ice cream is not over there......"

Before the words could be spoken, Estelle had already run away.

"Just now...... Could it be ...... Istelle ...... me No...... It shouldn't be possible......" Although it was not shown on his face, a feeling of a deer scurrying up in Joshua's heart rose in his heart.

"Hehe, it's good to be young. At that moment, a man approached with a teasing smile.

"Professor Yarwa......"

"Oops, it's been a long time. Yaruwa smiled and said, "A lot has happened lately...... However, it is great that peace can be restored in the end. Humans are really the most suitable creatures to live a peaceful life. ”

"......" Joshua didn't speak, just looked at Yarua coldly.

"Uh, what's wrong? Your face doesn't look good......" Yaroa said suspiciously, "Shouldn't you be happy to be a guerrilla at last time?" and then he smiled strangely, "By the way, I'll give you a gift too, although it's not of much value." ”

"The first time I saw you in Loliente, I felt something was wrong......," Joshua said lightly, "though I'm getting used to it now...... However, every time I see you, my body trembles involuntarily. ”

"Oh?" said Yaruwa, smiling playfully.

"And...... Events in various regions...... And those whose memories have been modified...... On more than one occasion as we investigate these events, you have provided crucial clues. ”

"Haha, do you want to say thank you? Then I'll accept it unceremoniously. ”

“...... On top of that, in the arena that day, Krutz had the same uncomfortable feeling as me, and he was also a person whose memory had been erased......"

"......" Yaruwa looked at Joshua with encouraging eyes, as if hoping that he would continue.

"Professor Yarua, you did all this...... Right?"

"Hehe......" Yaroa took off his glasses and wiped them with a soft cloth.

By the time he put on his glasses again, the man had completely changed.

Although his appearance and clothing have not changed in any way, his serpent-like eyes have completely subverted the image of the usually suave archaeologist.

"What a masterpiece...... After being modified in memory and cognition, these things can still be perceived...... It's not easy, Joshua, and you're my most successful work......"

"......!" Although Joshua had already guessed that his memory had been manipulated, he still couldn't help but waver when the facts came to his face.

"Well, I'll unravel the hint. Yaruwa smiled and stepped forward, snapping his fingers lightly.

The next moment, Joshua's world was plunged into darkness, and countless fragments flooded into his mind in an instant, almost driving him crazy.

"You...... You are...... You are ......"