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

... my head hurts.

It wasn't good to get that blow.

The shock released propagates through the space.The scattered waves are crushing everything.

…………

Just before that, trace the white line.

... I see.

This is what somebody said. Who was it?

Oh, did you see that?

Looking back, a small figure I knew bent down and pointed at it.White particles drifting through the air.

Yeah, I see it.

White, like powdery snow or steam.

That's it. That's it.

"--is this the world you've been looking at?"

I noticed a thin, dirty stone ceiling in the blurred vision.

……

Reminds me of the situation I was in while I was dreaming.

The place is a room in an abandoned factory.How long it has been since it was abandoned, there are several cracks in the stone walls and pillars that are no longer maintained.The steel frames lying in the corner of the room were rusted into red tea as if they had been of that color from the beginning.

(...... I felt like I could hear my voice)

Yeah, I'm convinced.

(...... Did you wake up in your own sleep?)

It's not particularly unusual. Sometimes.

Pushing away the blanket, Ariki slowly woke up.

"... mmm.... mmm"

Slowly twist your hips and turn your shoulders.A pleasant sound reverberates from the inside of your body.

(Oh... nh?)

After checking the condition of each part, the entrance door was opened quietly.

"... ah, Ryugo...?"

Astonishedly, Belgrette peeked softly into her face.

"Oh, it's Belle."

”Ryugo... are you all right getting up already?”

"Hmm..."

I don't feel pain from anywhere.I can hear, I can see. As usual.

I nod to the girl who came.

"It looks like she's totally fine." No, Mertina's amazing sister's recovery technique..... "

"...... I'm glad"

The Girl Knight weakened as if it were her own.

A few days after that. Though consciousness had recovered in fragments, it could not be woken up like this.

"... I'm sorry, Belle. If only I had been a little more careful..."

"No, that's ridiculous. Thanks to you, everyone was able to get through the scene safely....."

There were two gifted women who had done everything in their wisdom.

Belgrette and Ohmzorf each entrusted the future to the "power" they believed in at the end of the day.

(I'll do it even more firmly...)

If we had conquered all the enemies there - if we had met Belgrette's expectations - things would have been over.

But.

(Mutti Nibelier......)

The "power" that Ohmzorf carried.I see, it was a trump card.

It is clear who won there, even in the eyes of the child.

"There's nothing to worry about."Lord Mertina said so, too.”If I had been alone, I wouldn't have survived without sacrifice.”

"But......"

"You called us' guards'.as it is named after Lugo.We have not yet been defeated. From here on out. "

……

You're a woman who despises herself too much.

I regretted it, but the result is not covered.

I had no choice but to make use of it. Fortunately, I have taken my life.From now on, we have no choice but to show the results.

"... oh, thank you."

With renewed determination, the sound of a small knock.Belgrette answered in a loud voice, and the door of the room opened again quietly.

It was a grown girl with blonde glasses who peeked into the room without a sound.

"Oh, Lenore."

Oh, it's Mr. Lenore, isn't it?

When called to protect her and Belgrette, respectively, she bows her eyes in apathy.

”... you know... it's okay now...”

It's careless, it's small. It's a stupid question.

"Yeah. Awesome, Lenore's partner's recovery technique."There's nothing left.No way, don't just stand there and come in.Come on, don't hesitate to go ahead. "

Dare to be bright and exaggerate.

……

It was Lenore who only hesitated for a moment, but he entered the room like a notion and walked up to Belgrette.

...... but......

(Lenore...)

Its standing position is just a little far away.Obviously, more than I've seen in college.

Haha

She did not dare to touch it, and the protective tide laughed and raised the ceiling.

Lugo?

To Belgrette, who seemed strange, the boy explains the reason for the smile.

"No, I just remembered. It's been almost ten months.After struggling with Faavnar at the college, I found myself lying on the hospital bed.Mia came to visit me, not Belle, and after a while of talking, Lenore came. Just like now. "

"That's right."

"... yes, maybe..."

Do you remember or did you try to talk to me appropriately?Without changing her appearance, she was unlikely to be able to read the sincerity of her expression as a defender.

; and

"Yes, yes, Ryugo, will you listen to me, too?"

Belgrette cut it out with a deliberate mouthpiece.

"Oh, what's the matter, Bell?"

"Lenore is a bit sloppy with me."Even though we were able to reunite this way after all. "

"Damn it... I don't know..."

"Look, Lugo." This distance, this distance. "

In a tone similar to that of a bar reading, the space between her and Lenore is frozen with her arms.

"...... because......"

Because, what?

There was no reproach in the mouth of the girl knight.

Still.

"...... I'm sorry, both of you.... it's because of me that this is happening..."

"...... Lenore......"

It wasn't long before Belgrette, who called her name, said something.

"... and to both of you... I said terrible things to Edvin."

The city of Eubasurla, which followed Lenore.

On the scene where the face-to-face meeting had finally come to fruition, she burst out.

"...... I've spent a while in the same college, and I'll miss you.Return to Raindeal now. "

”... if you don't go home... I'll kill you right here and now”

"Haha. But there was a problem, so I set Belle on fire.""There's no way Lenore would say such a thing.In other words, there was a reason I had to behave like that. "

"...... Belle......"

As a matter of fact, it was.

Lenore, driven away by General Bendism and the others, would have doubted his eyes.

Belgrette and Edvin, who were supposed to be in Raindill, showed up to help the General.

If Lenore had pleaded innocent at the scene, Belgrette would have believed it.

But I was publicly recognized as a sinner.In addition, there may be enemies mixed in the corps.If we were to take care of the Belgrettes, we'd have to dare throw them out.I am not a loved one, so it is not worth using as a hostage.

"Well, if you say that, don't you think I might be suspicious and go home..."

Reynolds shook his head sideways as he told her to tea.

"... I didn't think so.... I suspected that it was Belle... and I thought she would retreat after seeing the power of the darkness behind her."

"Oh, so you abandoned Lenore and fled back to Raindill?"I wonder if they thought you were such a merciful person, me. "

"... because...!... this is what's happening in Badarnois... so it has nothing to do with the bells."... I'm sure Belle will understand.... this must be happening inside the country.... you're a knight from another country, it's not a good question to stick your neck in it. "

"Yes, but I didn't come to this country as a knight."

"... eh"

As a class leader [Class Leader], I brought back my best friend who won't come out in the new semester.

"............"

A look I've never seen before.I desperately endured my emotions.

Perhaps there was no word in the crotch, and the wind and snow girl shook her head violently.

It was a place where I covered myself with protection as well.

"Lenore just said 'it doesn't matter' to us... but it doesn't matter to me."

"...... what do you mean?"

"I promised Mia."I'm taking Lenore home.That's why I don't know what Badarnois is.I'll pull you back to Raindale anyway. That's all. "

"...... Kiss me"

"Oh, my parents are stupid." What now? "

Hahaha, I'll laugh with my chest bent.

"... well, I don't remember Lenore anymore, but it's kind of like a promise."

……

"Last fall. I ran into Lenore in the morning and said," I'm going home. "

"No... well, if Lenore is going to get caught up in something strange and she can't come back to the academy even though she wants to, then... it's going to help."By the way, Belle, Mia... you know how everyone grieves?And I'll force you back, just like I did with Digos. ”

Lenore stiffened as she held her breath.

Plenty of them for nearly ten seconds,

"...... Idiot....... I think you're a real idiot......"

"Hahaha. Say whatever you want.Doesn't Lenore want to meet everyone in Mia's class? "

……

Breathe for a minute.

"... I want to see you... I want to see you..."

Finally, I was able to spit it out. A scratchy voice conveys such a feeling.

"--Oh, that's enough... if I hear that word."

I was rewarded.

I came to Badarnois, and it was worth it.

Because I wanted to know the true meaning of the name Lenore as a protection that I didn't know well.I wanted to hear that word.

Now... this time, you can fight without hesitation.There's nothing more to pull your hair back.

"... but!"

"Just leave it to us."You can say that, right, Belle? "

“Yeah, I'm fine.”

"That's why." I'll pull you back to Mia and everyone else.Think about how you're going to apologize from now on. "

I'm sure it's the first time. Lenore covered her face with her palms.

"... oh, oh... you guys are... really stupid!"Hikku...... uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

She removes her glasses and wipes her eyes.Belgrette, leaning closer together, took out her handkerchief and wiped her tears gently.

Waiting for Lenore to calm down, the protective torrent was cut out.

"Ah. I had to apologize, and I had to tell you." Lenore, I'm sorry. "

"...?... why are you apologizing?"

"No, I... I lied about my memory loss."I didn't know Lenore's mom was like that.... "

The silent girl opened her eyes slightly.

"... then don't worry about it."

"... um, no, I'm really sorry. That was egotistical, wasn't it?

"I'm telling you I don't care anymore!" That's why it's okay! "

A bouncy, bright voice.

For a moment, both the defector and Belgrette were stiffened. I looked each other in the face.

"What? What? The voice of Lenore?"

In the confusion of such protection,

"... well... I might have said this before..."

With a slight look away, she mumbled.

"... there's nothing to worry about.... you had a reason, too, and it wasn't until after your mother's onset.... thank you... for your concern. "

Perhaps this is the first time.I saw Lenore's pure smile.

"...... This story is over.... if I keep going, I'll be really angry at that time."

I see. Then it's over.

With that, Lenore smiled strangely again.

Ugh, all we have to do is go back to the academy.

When I put my fists together lightly, the two college girls nodded.

That's right, Lenore, I have a suggestion for this occasion.

……

As she leans her head,

"Let's be friends with me."

The two girls looked strange as if they had met.

"... what do you mean?... I don't know... I've been... friends for a long time, but..."

Really?

I deliberately hit the question mark on Lenore, who muttered loudly.

Because I've never even been called by Lenore?

Belgrette and Lenore were unexpected.

"... eh............ ah......"

And Lenore cuts out her words like she was happy.

"Right? I've known Lenore for a long time, but I've never been called by her name."Aliumi and Lugo. "

That's right. Ever since I met her, there has never been a name of protection from her mouth.

In the end, it probably wasn't because of the strong orientation of [Belgrette and Mia's friends] towards each other.Neither of you is the type to go gushing on your own.As a Lenore, it seemed to be a product of unconsciousness.

Belgrette cursed mysteriously.

"... yes, that's right. If you ask me... yeah.I don't know if you've ever heard Lenore call Lugo by name..... "

"That's right." So, Lenore, can we be friends from today?Of course, we can call each other by name. "

As soon as I offered my right hand, I put aside my breath and she came up to me as if she had decided.

"... um, yeah... um... um... what should I call you?"

"Do as you please."

”...... J... well, then............ with Lugo”

"Oh, hello, Lenore."

"... yes... thank you, Ryugo"

I'm sure this is the first time. The two hands slowly... but surely they touched each other.

"... amazing, this hand.... it's so rough."

Haha, I'm a karate expert after all.

"... Karateka"

"Oh, I'll tell you about karate."I hope you can add it to Mr. Lenore's knowledge. "

It was Edvin Gaul who was trying to enter the sheltered room, but he pulled his hand back to the door knob and returned his heel.

(Nalhod, that's what I said...)

It was only once that his name came out of Lenore's mouth.

When I realized it, I and Daigos were called as a matter of course.I don't remember how long it was like that.However, it was normal because I was in the same class.

Nursing care is not a student in the first place, and it is probably due to the fact that we have not had the opportunity to do something together.

However, the wall must have disappeared.

From now on, you must be comfortable with your relationship with each other like a classmate.

(...... hehe, it's changing.)

Edvin lowered his gaze to the palm of his right hand and opened and closed it.

This is the period when the third grade students were kept away from the academy.

Everyone is changing little by little.I think it's growing.

Belgrette and Claire aspire to higher heights without missing any of their daily grind.I heard that Digos has also become more accessible.It seemed that Mia was secretly aiming for the court chanting sorcerer (Mage).And Lenore had this kind of situation on her own, but she was sure to be relieved.

Everyone is steadily moving forward step by step.

(Me too, it's about time....)

Even before Diaray's birthday, he had vague thoughts about it.The other day, I realized in that dream that I was wandering around the realm of life and death.

(I'm....)

The path taken by Edvin Gaur is steep. What should I aim for?

"......"

The tip of the arrow trying to leave the hallway in readiness,

"Oh, Edvin."

At the same time as the door opened, it was called from behind.When I turned around, I saw the figure of a contemplator peeking at my face from the room.

"Ow, ow... what's the matter, Belle?"

"I felt like someone was there... so it was you."Just in time. Lugo's up, too.Let's go to the operation meeting. "

"Operation... meeting?"

“Yes, and now that we've solved Lenore's wrongdoing, we don't have to worry.All you have to do is return safely from this Badarnois... "Think about a plan to do that. "

It's a plan......

Now the party is asking. The nation of Badarnois is itself an enemy.Edvin is a villain who has defied teachers and public servants, but there is no way that he could have turned the country into an enemy...

"Of course, it can't be easy."But we have to do something about it. "

"... you've changed, Belle."

Huh?

If I were you, I wouldn't have thought about it, would I?

"... yes, yes, I think so myself.I don't know what everyone in Raindeal would think.I didn't know you asked for it in Badarnois. "

If you look at the smile, it's clear that you have no regrets about the situation you're in.

"Ke, that's right." Isn't Claire's guy going to bubble and collapse? "

"Ah, ahahahaha..."

It must have floated easily in my sister's brain, who was laughing awkwardly. The sight is beautiful.

"But I'm sure you'll understand if you explain."If it's that kid right now

(Was it just now?)

Yes, and Claire has changed a lot.

"...... errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Even Edvin can imagine it somehow.She seems to be able to show her understanding by saying a few words.

"Belle, who was there?"It's so cold! "

From the back of the room, you can hear the sound of the torrential protection.

"Oh, I'm sorry."

Looking back, she called out to the room,

"Come on, Edvin, let's go."

"...... Ow"

[Mad Dog] walks with his legs turned in the opposite direction.

At least now, to move towards the same goal.