"So, do you understand, Irina. ”

The original relaxed and cheerful atmosphere was no longer a joke, and Irina, and even Alice, who was usually mostly giggling, had a faint layer of cold frost on their faces without exception.

It's as if the previous pleasant look was just for Luna. No, it's not like it's any if it's true, it's all true, it's just a kind of care and care that they give to Luna as magicians and masters.

Luckily, Luna wasn't that stupid either, so she picked a very good time and left. If she really didn't leave, Alice was probably going to give the order.

"Thankfully, Letty is just a stupid guy with a lot of talent. Otherwise, even I wouldn't be willing to take her provocation casually. ”

Alice fiddled with her slender fingers, "So, if you switch to Irina, you should be very clear, your disadvantage." ”

“...... Indeed, at the same height, it will be tricky. ”

It was rare for Irina to admit the truth generously, while Alice just smiled and looked at her cohabitant. A magician who is in the position of being both a friend and an adversary.

Although I really want to remove the latter one, even Alice understands that this is completely impossible. As long as the two sides are still "magicians", there will be no change in this mutual position.

There is always a position of "rivals" between magicians, and this is probably the general trend of this world. Even those men and women who love each other will inevitably have a fight with each other, not for any "strength or weakness", but for each other's "position", or each other's "book".

For example, if Alice and Rosie now have a real duel, no matter what the outcome is, even if it is just a fluke, Rosie's witch position and her book will all be Alice's belongings. Of course, Alice couldn't have done this, firstly because of her respect for Rosie, and secondly...... If you have a win rate of 0 and go to a duel, you are really stupid.

No one would let go of water on that occasion, after all, the book in the arms of the magicians was something more important than their lives.

And now Alice and Irina are not outside all day in a vigorous duel, just like those magicians who have similar positions, because they are limited by their mutual affection.

"Reckless jumping is a nuisance. Irina looked a little tired, "I'll take care of it." ”

Of course, it was precisely because of this relationship that Alice kindly instructed Irina. After all, Letty's book has a lot of peculiarities, although it is just an inquiry, well-known information, but a magician who focuses on sword skills, supplemented by magic, and her "story" is a big threat to Irina, who has a very weak physical strength.

Luckily, Letty is a.

"Of course, that idiot wouldn't have thought of this. ”

Alice stood up, and after a few words, she realized that her mouth was dry, but Luna, who was supposed to be there, still didn't show up with a delicious supper.

On the contrary, as if the timing had been chosen, there was a crisp sound from the direction of the kitchen like kitchen utensils falling to the floor.

"Hmm...... This guy, don't mess it up, right?"

"Wait!"

Irina rarely called out to Alice, who was about to rush to the kitchen, unlike the straightforward Alice, this is what Irina will have, more nuanced care.

"Don't go ...... yet"

"But ......"

Alice turned around, but Irina, who closed her eyes, quickly silenced her.

The remote Western-style pavilion is silent, so any hint of wind and grass will not hide from the ears of the owners of the Western-style mansion.

“...... Alice, here comes the guest. ”

Irina opened her eyes and opened the book she was holding.

【much.at.once.】

The preparation of magic at the cost of reduced power in exchange for the ability to not chant. Immediately using Irina, who was close to full strength, this behavior also alerted Alice.

【poker.and.knife】

The knives and forks that appeared from all corners of the mansion were also quietly suspended around Irina and Alice, which was Alice's greatest protection for Irina and herself.

The hands of the wall clock moved irritably, setting off a not-so-beautiful opening song for the fairy tale in the western-style museum.

【Bang Bang】

The chandelier on the roof was hit by something, and the Western-style building was plunged into darkness for a moment. As if she had expected this, Irina began her "story" without even a pause.

"Fireflies. ”

What leaped out of Irina's book was the gray wolf, but in an instant it completely changed into something else. Although the fireflies emitting a little green light could not completely illuminate the mansion, they did their best to dispel the darkness.

Of course, this also allowed Alice and Irina to see the shadows that appeared and disappeared in this faint green fluorescence. Even on the side of the wall, it looks like a thief from the story, but the thief doesn't seem interested in treasure or anything.

Eagle ......

【nightingale】

A whisper came from nowhere, followed by ......

【Squeak Squeak ......】

It was a screeching sound coming from nowhere, and Irina's magic that was supposed to emerge wasn't taking on its proper form.

The dark shadow approached, swift and ethereal, as if she had spotted Irina's weakness.

"Irina!"

Several knives whizzed and stabbed in front of the hazy front, and Alice, after pulling Irina behind her, grabbed one and stabbed it in front of what should have been empty.

【Ding】

The sound of metal intersecting was crisp and disgusting to Alice. However, the immediate disappearance of the touch on his hand also meant that the black shadow had once again dived into the darkness.

"What are you doing!?"

“...... Explain it later, now I'll leave it to you. ”

Irina, who had always been accustomed to being alone, leaned her body towards Alice for the first time, and this over-reliance also made Alice understand a little bit of what Irina meant.

It's absolutely impossible for Irina to make a mistake in activating her magic, in other words, something must have just affected Irina's magic. Before you are unsure of your opponent, you must protect the fragile Irina, because this uninvited guest looks like he is still carrying some sharp weapons.

Seems to be able to interrupt Irina's magic, and she also carries a sharp weapon...... Like, something came to mind.

The little green light of the fireflies under the command of Irina tried her best to search for the direction of the black shadow, which is probably what Irina can do now, one of the few helps. It seems that this guest has been planning to break the chandelier from the beginning, and this hazy darkness seems to have provided her with a lot of convenience. Alice, who was worried about Irina, had no time to continue her story, and had to resist with the magic she had left behind.

The shadows were still shuttling, and even faster than the swarms of fireflies were flying. Even Irina, who was in full command, could only barely capture an afterimage left by the other party.

It's absolutely impossible to go in such a situation, and Luna doesn't know what to do with it. If you don't have a chance, you have to find a way to create it. If there is any precondition for this guest to interrupt Irina's magic, then try them one by one, as long as she can successfully use Irina's magic, even if it is just to light up the whole room, it is enough to achieve a "victory" that is not a victory.

Because this guy is showing that it's just a shadow. Shadows can't haunt in the light.

"Irina, hide it? ”

Alice's other hand also held the knife, protecting Irina as much as she could.

Disrupt her opponent with these knives and fireflies around her, and all Irina needs to do is manipulate the fireflies and pick the opportunity to start the story, using magic to "dispel" the shadows of the night.

Cohabitants who have lived together for so long must be able to know about this proposal without needing to explain it.