The ground is dirty, the water is muddy, and even those who "live" here have bad intentions. Although they did nothing wrong to survive, ......

"I'm tired. ”

Alice, who was leaning against the wall, still didn't get any time to rest, and coughed up in the dust that filled the air. The "end" that Ciel led Alice to is one of the dilapidated houses that can be seen everywhere in this deserted city, and for Alice and Cier, the two "distinguished guests" who suddenly arrived, the house did not collapse at the moment of opening the door, which is already the biggest "hospitality".

As for the dusty room and the almost filthy environment that I can't bear to look at, I'll put up with it a little.

Ci'er, who was in a wheelchair, held her breath the moment she was pushed into the room, and closed her eyes as if she was in remembrance and gratitude. Unlike the grace and calmness she showed when she was outside, Ciel was completely like a fragile girl at this time. Perhaps, before Ciel was just a child, and before she enjoyed the "highest-end" life as much as she does now, she ......

"Surprised? People like me lived in such a place where there was almost no hope when I was a child. ”

Even though it was a little difficult to move because of her legs, Ciel slowly turned around and looked at Alice, "But even if I hate it here, I will still feel nostalgic when I see it again." ”

"You ......"

How did Xi'er, who has a crippled leg, survive? Obviously, this place is so barren that even ordinary pedestrians have "unkindness" in their eyes. Such a place. It's not like you can survive with your head alone. A weak girl who can't move. In the eyes of others, she is the best prey, even if she is a "wolf".

However, thinking about this kind of question, you know that Xi'er is unwilling to answer. No, if you are smart, you shouldn't bother to ask, just remember the intelligent and calm Ciel in front of you, and how dangerous she is. If she is an enemy, no matter how sympathetic she is, she must not be slackened in the slightest.

"Have you been taken in by your master?"

"Hmm...... He taught me how to survive. He was my only master. Ciel said, clenching her fists.

The master, perhaps the master who has the grace to save her life, may be the master who taught her how to become wise, not to rely on the body that cannot be "relied on", but to live with wisdom, or the master who gave her the highest trust and let her come to the "outside" with confidence.

Xi'er, the mostly "domesticated" white wolf, has a loyal dog-like expression when talking about her master. It's a little hard to imagine, but if it's a smart master who can control Xi'er, she must have something special. Which count of the royal family was there? I had never heard of such a noble person.

"My filthy body and heart are the property of my master. Call...... Sorry, this must be boring. Ciel shook her head. Looking around at the dust and stains, "As the 'master' of this place." I'd love to entertain something, but I really can't do it. Alice, do you have food with you?"

"Ahhh......h Of course, I brought them all. ”

Alice replied, glancing at the bag hanging from her wheelchair. It contains emergency necessities, the magic "compressed food" with clean water, although it can't last too long, but it is more than enough for a day or two. The reason why it is necessary to bring food has now surfaced, and from the perspective of this barren city, let alone any power and fire sources, I am afraid that it is difficult to find even the most basic "water source" for survival.

This...... It is indeed a place that tests people's ability to survive, so you can imagine the tenacity of people who can survive here.

"There's no electricity here, and of course gas is impossible, so it's a dead city. There are a few places where there are water sources, but those places are ...... It's all 'occupied' by a small number of people here, and if you want water, you have to exchange it for something. At least until I left, that's right. ”

After a pause, Ciel said, "Although I don't think that your strength as a magician, Miss Alice, will be inferior to that of an ordinary person, it is best to remain calm while you wait. If our true situation is discovered by some people and used by some people, it will surely happen to both of us that we do not want to see. ”

"Just listen to you, after all, now you are my employer. ”

Alice sighed and began rummaging through the bag. Ordinary water that is usually sprinkled casually is especially valuable at this time, at least when you need to take a little more appropriately. As for the food, don't worry, the compressed biscuits are colorful and flashing Alice's eyes, although the taste is mostly different, but the effect of eating it in the stomach has hardly changed, Xi'er is usually calm and composed, but it seems that there is also a part of the personality of the "girl".

Alice...... Is my mind so ridiculous?"

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, but I didn't expect Xi'er to have such a girly heart. ”

Alice, who was squatting in front of Cier, carefully wiped the dust off Cier's body, and at the same time put the colorful biscuits of various flavors in her hand, "What kind of meal do you want to eat today, Miss?"

Alice...... Call...... It turned out that I also had a difficult day. Smiling helplessly, Ciel took the pink bag.

Strawberry flavor, Xi'er, she really chose a flavor that didn't match her real image at all.

"After that, I'll take the trouble to clean up a little and rest a little, after all, we'd better all stay here until night comes. ”

Taking small bites of food, Ciel said, "The results of my investigation over the past month show that the more bizarre murders in this area all happened at night, and the corpses were as horrific as if they had been eaten by wild beasts, which is enough to prove that the girl was haunted at night. So before that happens, be sure to recharge, Miss Alice, I think you should know that part of that girl. ”

"Ahhh......h It's a tough opponent. ”

Moreover, Xi'er will most likely follow, and it will affect her performance more or less when the time comes. Putting these aside, it is true that he can't do it by leaving Xi'er here alone. Even if she's a dangerous enemy, at least...... should also be unscrupulous in the "duel", usually Xi'er, is just a fragile girl who doesn't need someone to take care of and care for all the time.

"But...... It's a reward for you this month, and I'll do my best to catch that mad dog!" )