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

…………

Forgetting the cold, Saehwa looked forward to the scenery.

A huge structure made of stone. Stern and sturdy, it's obviously impossible in a girl's everyday landscape.

Incidentally, the building I came out of was a two-story, small stone tower in one corner of the inner wall.

"Is this... a school?"

Yeah. I heard they used to renovate castles.

"... hah... is that a castle...?"

"The cafeteria is not this way, but the building behind it. It's on the second floor of the student building."

The two of them pass in front of the huge school building and aim for the other building ahead.

"...... Really, there's no one there."

“Yeah, that's what weekends are all about.”

According to what I just heard, this school seems to be a boarding school. Like Mia, the remaining students may be more unusual.

Caihua looked around as she walked slowly with the little girl accompanying her.

Sprawling manicured lawns. Surrounded by benches, well-appointed implants, and garden trees. The exterior lights, arranged at equal intervals, were also stylishly shaped.

The grounds seem to be surrounded by high stone walls, and there are no distant views.

All of them are Western-style.

However, when it comes to these landscapes that may not exist in Japan, they are unlikely to exist. If you look for such sightseeing facilities that are conscious of overseas winds, you will find them.

(The sky is... normal, isn't it?)

The cloudy weather pattern is covered by thick clouds, but there are no unusual elements that attract attention.

"... even so, it's an amazing wall." I can't see the view from the outside at all... "

"That's right, you feel a little cramped. Well, there are enchanted demons out there, so I can't help it."

(Anma?)

Mia continues shortly after checking the meaning of the words she doesn't quite understand.

"But if you go up to the rooftop, you can see the scenery outside. Well, from here, you can only see the plains and mountains..."

"Yes, what is it?"

Is this place built in the midst of nature?

……

At least, it's not very nice. I can't feel any malice or lies from Mia. But even if it is said to be a different world, there is no way you can believe it.

The current situation, such a conclusion.

(... but when that happens, I'm really talking about where we are...)

A place you don't recognize. The body is rusty as proof of a long sleeping life.

I thought I'd ask Mia about it, but I was wondering if it was because of the blank, the smooth tongue and the throat.

I feel out of breath just because I'm moving like this.

In the meantime, I tried to calm down my hips and now I was concentrating on walking.

As they entered the building by pushing open the large doors, they were greeted by an unexpected silence during the day.

A straight corridor extends long, and doors are provided at equal intervals along the wall.

"This is a student building." Everyone's sleeping and sleeping here. "

Um, are you okay?

Mia was out of breath.

"No, don't worry about it!" Don't worry about Ayaka-san, just leave me to it...! Hmm! "

It was a little girl who supported me from the bottom, but her health seemed to be at her limit.

As they walked on three legs, they noticed that Mia was surprisingly weak. It is more than it looks.

It's adorable to pull like you're trying so hard to support me,

(It's not like I'm heavy... right?)

That's what I was hoping for. Still, I feel her concern for never saying "heavy". If this is protection, it's obvious that you're going to say, "Debs, you need to lose weight."

"Um, don't push yourself, Mia-chan. I'm getting used to walking... so let's relax and go slowly."

Um, yeah. I'm sorry I didn't rely on you, Ayaka-san.

It's okay, don't worry about it.

Mia is really smiling and adorable when she does everything she can under her own skin. There are a lot of stinging things in [I like small things] that both admit to themselves.

But, as expected, I can't afford it right now.

The two of them went down the hallway to support each other and eventually reached the student cafeteria on the back of the second floor.

The interior is hesitant and there are no other guests. Again, there aren't any items or decorations here that remind me of Japan.

In the kitchen area at the back of the counter, there are several employees who look like they are wearing white apron to clean and take care of cooking utensils.

If you look closely, their faces are somewhere far away from the Japanese... I don't even feel like it.

"Ah. Speaking of which, I have money..."

The wallet should have been in the pocket of the uniform.

Mia sniffed out her sniffles at the happy cauliflower.

"No problem, I'll pay for it here!"

No, but I'm sorry.

"Mmo! It's okay!" Never mind! "

In the end, she handled the order by pushing it off (naturally in Japanese) and guided me to the back seat.

If you think about it better, can you use Japanese money?

The two of you calm down and take a breath.

(... um)

That night.

Suddenly, Nanako told me that she had seen the protective tree. And actually, witness it yourself.

(...... he was alive. I knew it was safe.....)

I'm honestly glad about that. I've always believed in you, Sang. Never die or die.

So, when I finished, it was "I'm so amazing", but it was strange from here.

The defector was here for the duration of his disappearance. No, I'm still here. But I don't think I'll see you anytime soon, because I think you're going somewhere.

(Yeah. I don't know...)

We'll need to dig a little deeper into what Mia just told us.

"But where did you get your hand..."

"... by the way, what time is it now?"

I muttered to myself and looked around, and there was an analog clock decorating the wall.

"...... 2: 30, right?"

Yeah. I'm out of lunch time, so nobody's here ~. It's just perfect because I don't have to stand out.

Is the concept of time the same in another world?

…………

Among the flowers, one speculation was taking shape.

- That is.

(Is this... a psychiatric hospital or something like that?)

For example, Saehwa fell into a coma in some kind of accident immediately after she was reunited with Ryugo. And then I slept for a few months -- it's finally time to wake up today.

Mia was one of the patients. That's why he has a serious face and is talking about what the otherworld is like.

In that case, I was convinced about the surrounding landscape. Those high stone walls that can't even anticipate what's out there are meant to prevent the patient from escaping.

And the displaced who were supposed to have disappeared were held here.

(... I know. I know. That's why it doesn't suit me.....)

Without anyone knowing... I can't be housed in an institution without even knowing my father's source. Suddenly he was missing and the police were on the move.

(What's going on, really?)

When I couldn't get an unmistakable answer, the food was carried.

The middle-aged woman at the service was a little concerned about the Saika wearing the hood in the depths of her eyes, but she told him "Yes, slowly" in Japanese and went back to the kitchen.

"... fufu. I didn't realize Ayaka-san's identity after all...!"

"... that's right..."

I don't know. I'm sure I didn't do anything wrong, but I felt like I was a criminality.

"Then go ahead! Eat it, eat it!"

Tomato risotto is placed in front of the eyes. There is nothing unusual about it. If I dare to make a special note, will the vessel be small and the amount be small?

However, even though Saihua is hungry, her body is not in good shape in the first place. It's a good idea not to imitate suddenly stuffing it into your stomach.

"...... please......"

Using a wooden spoon with a wooden grain, carry it to the warmth of your mouth.

(...... yeah)

The taste is not far removed from the range of tomato risotto that Sakura knows. Contrary to what it looks like, it tastes a little weak, and it doesn't seem to use many condiments that add richness or depth. Also, it has a slightly strong acidity. I don't think the fire is going through enough.

Mia says that the student cafeteria (Caihua is suspected to be a hospital), so it may be a simple flavor that is not too thick.

How is it? Is it delicious?

Mia asks.

”Nh... it's delicious”

Mia laughed bitterly at what seemed to be a careless reply.

"I'm fully satisfied with this... but if I go to a good shop in the capital, I'll be able to eat something even more delicious"

"King's Capital..."

"Yeah, the biggest castle town in Raindeal!" It's busy, it's spacious... if you go there, you'll have everything. "

(Grim Crows of the Otherworld, Raindeal Kingdom, ah)

The "story of this world" I just heard from Mia. It suddenly feels like a nostalgia.

(I was in junior high school, and I was just delusional... that's what I was doing. Yes, I did.)

I wrote a novel in my notebook. I tried to create character settings. I turned it off immediately.

A medieval fantasy world of swords and magic that everyone will long for at one time or another.

(ah)

And there, Sae-hwa suddenly comes to mind.

Hey, Mia-chan.

What?

”This... is a different world than the one where I was or was in exile, right?”

"Hmm, looks like it."

"Then... I wonder if it's like a mysterious force that doesn't exist in our world?" Look, it's magical. "

”Fushigi... ma'am?”

Hmm, and the little otherworldly girl tilted her head.

Saying this, Sae-hwa reflected on herself, wondering if she was a bit mean.

When it comes to medieval fantasy, magic is still a classic. If this is an alternate world, then it's okay to have such supernatural powers.

But of course, there's no such thing as reality.

Ah, I see!

Anyway, Mia clashed her hands with the pong.

"Speaking of which, I haven't explained it yet." It's about the Oracle! "

"Oracle...?"

"Hehehe. In the first place, this Midir Academy is a place to study the Divine Chanting [Oracle]!" It's normal for us, so we completely forgot. Ryugo can't use the [Oracle] Divine Chanting either... so after all, Ayaka-san can't use it, right? "

"Huh? No, um..."

Soon I'll give you something back.

"Just in time. I was wondering what to do now..." Well then, I'll actually use the Oracle to call for someone I can rely on! "

Saying no, Mia raised her right arm and began to trace the empty air with her fingertips.



Caihua was exhausted.

Because the empty space shakes with Mia's work.

Like the surface of the water where the bamboo was dropped, a number of ripples spread out.

And then,

Reever, this is Digos.

Someone's voice echoed from the wavy space. It has a low, tannic flavor, and a thoughtful voice of an adult male.

And as expected, Mia speaks to the ripple.

"Reever, this is Mia-chan!" Digos, hurry to the cafeteria! I want to talk to you in private. So don't tell anyone, just by yourself! "