Different worlds of the last heaven and knights of the fist.

"... this is..."

Having climbed the stairs and arrived at the scene, Hefner Aguston was stunned for a while.

The corner of the second floor of the Royal Museum of Art, of which Badalnois is proud... the room that was called the First Exhibition Room of the West Building has now collapsed without a shadow.

The ruins and debris of melted stone walls and ceilings, fragments of glass, and exhibits that were supposed to have been displayed in order are all scattered.

(... worse than I expected...)

Traces of destruction that make you want to turn away.

Hefner had visited the place as a guest himself, and there was no longer a shadow of it.

Above those scenes, which tell of Sabel's fierce battle with someone, was a thin pile of snow that fell last night.

"I'm still peeking in the clear today, but according to the magician, it's going to rain again tomorrow. If you don't get rid of it right away, it's going to get tough. Cousin who managed to put a stop to it today....."

Senpai soldier scratched his head with a billion-dollar robbery and gave instructions with a white sigh. Hefner followed suit and worked to remove debris.

"... * giggle *... no good..."

If you try to lift a clump that is thought to be part of a collapsed stone wall, this is not a fine move. Looking closely, it emits a glossy gloss that the stones have never seen before and is completely attached to the floor.

(... this must be Sabel-san's...)

A heterogeneous flame that burned purple and took time to extinguish the fire.

This is not what happens when I use it all the time. "Mage", a chanter with two names: "Purple Phosphorus" and "Wisterid", whose strength sounded like a sound was not Date.

It was only then that it was all too puzzling.

Even Sabel Arhano's technique overwhelmed his enemies and drove him to death. How strong was it? Heffnell is an area that can no longer be seen in plain terms.

"Ok, don't be too nervous, Hefner. If you can't move it, just leave it there."

I mistakenly kept my hands on the stone and kept my mouth shut, or I heard a soft voice from behind...

"... Gamiha..."

I have been an old friend since childhood and was a colleague.

By the way, it was a coincidence that we met here. Just as Hefner was suddenly driven out, he also appears to have come as a helper at the behest of General Bendism.

"Is this Sabel Arhano's flame magic? I've never seen a stone melt like this. Well, for now, let go of the impossible rubble and at least collect the exhibit."

"That's right...."

However, in this tragic situation, many items will have been damaged. Will the amount of damage be enough?

(Emmer... no, there's one more species of trouble for the Omzolf priest... Even though you're busy....)

With the longing for the Virgin's hard work in mind, I heard conversations from other soldiers who were working.

"Yeah, it's not cool if it's cold! Let's get rid of it and have a drink at the store with my beautiful sister!"

"It's the mountains... but it's terrible. What happens when the stones become so rough...?

"In the first place, it's not just a fire. Sabel? Maybe it's because of him, this. I heard you had an affair with someone, but isn't it true?

"What do you mean?

"The first exhibition room in the west wing is the mountain of treasures that collected ancient and western sealing tools. I'll borrow it for a while, no matter what the devil sends you. You're a treasure hunter, right? That's him. I didn't know you were supposed to be a fire thief.

"Hahahahaha! It's a good place to be stupid."

They laugh at each other without mercy.

…… Do whatever you want.....!

Hefner glanced at the soldiers reflectively, but his hands were placed on his shoulders.

"Let me tell you something. They're just mouth-to-mouth."

In retrospect - not the usual light atmosphere, there was a terribly cold Gamiha face.

For a moment, that expression,

"Come on, don't waste your time hanging out with idiots. Let's move our hands, not our mouths."

"... oh, yeah. That's right."

Returning to his usual routine, he immediately faces the rubble beside him.

(Gamiha....)

It has been so since I was a child.

This young man, who at first glance tends to be seen lightly, was in fact more serious than anyone else. For the weak, he often turned to the side of the hefner who tends to run away, and was like an older brother who could rely on him at the same age.

With a strong sense of justice and a good sense of literacy, he started as a soldier early on and achieved the best grades among his synchronous trainees. Unlike the dangerous Hefner, it is still a fine Badarnois regular soldier.

(... yes. Gamiha can be trusted without a doubt. If you discuss what Bergrette was talking about, you will be a pleasant ally....)

According to the brilliant Raindell Girl Knight, he didn't know who the informant was, and whoever he was, it wasn't strange.

(But this one... is definitely not just Gamiha...)

It is unlikely that this old familiarity, who is twice as enthusiastic about the country, will give it to an unknown dark organization. Rather, he is definitely the one who resents such people. It is the same civilian as Hefner and does not meet the conditions set by Bergrette.

(... okay)

Hefner turned to Gamiha and noticed.

"... hmm?

Away from the people who are working on debris removal. Near the exposed staircase, there was a man and a woman looking around.

I'm sure he's a museum clerk from the costume. Men are grand men with prominent gray hair, women have short, patchy brown hair, and look the same age as Hefner and Gamiha.

I wonder if my work has become so miserable that I came to see how things are going.

(I don't know how you feel, but it's a little dangerous to be here...)

Citizens may not like to stay here at a time when nearby walls and ceilings may collapse.

Gamiha, who noticed their presence earlier than Hefner, who was trying to be careful, was translating into action.

"What's wrong? It's dangerous here, so let us handle it."

"Ah, no...."

The male employee reacts vaguely to Gamiha, who stops by and slaps himself in the chest. On the other hand, the young woman had a strange blue face. Looking closer, it is characterized by a large hokuro next to the nose. Something sparkled on her chest as she clapped a little.

(! Glare... what is it?)

It was a name tag that illuminated the daytime gods' lights. It says "Elsa Meller," and that's her name.

"Is there anything that bothers you?

Gamiha asks with a serious face if she wonders how they are.

The man who opened his mouth with a heavy expression was more of a superior.

"Actually... since yesterday's incident, one of our employees has been missing. Yesterday we were all confused by unprecedented events, so I couldn't afford to calm down and check... but today, there's no one here..."

That's how you tie words and look around.

"... hmm, is that it...?"

When I heard about the situation, Gamiha followed his eyes in trouble. In other words,

(Inside.....)

Are you in trouble? A room wrapped in Sabel's flame that was difficult to extinguish, even if it was safe at that time, overnight exposed to the cold air of winter Badalnois in a living burial state.... needless to say, desperate.

"… we will work with 'that possibility' in mind. Hey Hefner, let senpai know..."

And it was just after Gamiha looked back at us.

"Wow, what the hell!?

A voice resembling the screams of soldiers digging up nearby attracted everyone's attention.

"Did you find anything interesting ~?"

A middle-aged soldier next to him shoved his neck in an intriguing way. A silver sword with an unusual design, probably recovered from the rubble, was held in his hand.

"No, this...."

The Lord of Screams pulls it out of the midst of the stones that have fallen.

"Ahhn...? What is that...?

It was a big swing with a martial arts bone, and I thought it was a good thing.

The jagged blade is rippling on the sword body, and it feels rough as if the saw has been converted into a weapon. Compared to the beautiful silver sword held by the soldiers beside it, it is too lacking in character. It doesn't seem to be worth much for an exhibit, but that's not the problem.

"... no way... is this... blood...?

Something black stuck to the blade. There is no confirmation because it is burning, but from the impression of a vicious shaped specialty, perhaps everyone gets to nature and its imagination.

"Hey, somebody!

While everyone, including the staff, was silent, a voice flew from another place. The soldier, who seemed to be working a little farther away, told him with a sinister face.

"It's a body. My clothes make me think I work here... but I don't have a neck."

Regardless of what the soldiers said, it was still two staff members who said nothing. Men are more upset and complain.

"Well, no way... can you confirm that?"

"Hmm? Oh, are you a staff member? If I could ask you, I would never move on to that... but, um, are you okay?"

I can see it by saying something a little bit. I wonder if it's in such a state that you can put it in your mouth. The man's foot stopped as if he had been ejected.

"... um, well... yes, don't you have a name tag on your chest?"

"... um... I can see what they're doing..."

I can't seem to read it well, whether it's burned, melted or soiled. Soldiers, including Gamiha, gathered together, and obviously a small crowd was formed.

……

As for Hefner, he didn't bother to examine the remains, so he kept looking at the sight on the far wind. I face corpses if I have to at work, but I can't help but gather a few people for the task of checking my name tags.... and making excuses in my chest.

At least I thought it might be an extra concern, but a woman with a bluish face just now... called out to Elsa Meller.

"... I'm sure you're careful."

………………

She did not give Hefner a glance at the soldiers' confirmation work.

"But why are you without a head? It's strange to be caught in a fire or a collapse."

Are you saying he was killed?

"That's even weirder. Whatever Sabel was attacked, why did the museum staff have to lose their heads?

Blur from crowds. Elsa blurred as she did herself.

(Could be a lover. If so, I'm sorry....)

The relationship comes to mind because I've only been accompanied by one superior man.

"Does this say... niklas... niklas rad?

"I see... I'm sure of it."

Soldiers' deciphering coincided, and the male staff said, "Niklas....! Oh, God." It was the moment it was decided that the missing person was the body.

Elsa, who had heard the conversation, was no longer shaking her lips with pale faces.

…………

It won't be comforting to say anything like this.

Still, I wondered if I should say something as a soldier, and I finally heard Hefner's voice.

"...... ku,...... cum..."

She murmurs as she trembles.

Almost unconscious.

"I'm talking about... ah, no...!... how... why are you doing this...?!

That was a remark that even a less sharp Hefner would immediately feel uncomfortable with.