I Favor the Villainess

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Claire and I were utterly dismayed at the sight that could unfold in front of us.

This is an empire-owned resort.

A small log house by the big lake in the Imperial Capital.

We have Philline and His Majesty's permission to take a few days off here.

The Apostle told me that I wanted to come and chat, but I couldn't explain, so it is a vacation to heal tiredness and comfort here.

Originally, both His Majesty and the Dollar were opposed to placing any further burden on us, so our offer was never accepted.

I was also reluctant to participate in an interception battle against a demonic raid, but I was allowed to participate in it by a boulder.

Although it is miso in front of it, it is bad to think that Claire and I will not use the force of war even though there is an attack on an unknown scale.

Well, that's what Claire and I are doing right now, Mae and Ale's "water play."

This lake has a wide shallow water, so I was careful not to let them go deep.

At first, I usually used to water and swim and play, but I got bored and started playing different games inside.

"Alea, let's go!

"That's fine, May!

When May waved his hand to the left and right, the condensed magic burst, creating waves in the lake.

Waves are not as cute as waves.

It is a big wave that easily swallows several adults, as seen in the large swimming pool of Japan in the twenty-first century.

On the other hand, the alley slashes the waves that attack with the branches of the tree.

Normally, slashing with a tree branch will not help against a wave like May's.

However, Arias have made several intense slashing attacks reminiscent of Dorothea, offsetting the waves of Arias.

"Um... Claire..."

"... is that so?"

We are overwhelmed by the sight in front of us as we gaze at the chair and table on the terrace of the log house.

Maybe.

"Yeah."

"Aren't those two a little stronger than us?"

"What a strange encounter. I was thinking the same thing."

Whether it's May or Alert, I originally thought she was a talented kid.

But that's an anomaly.

From what I've seen, Mae's pure magic, which has no attributes yet, is the only thing causing this phenomenon.

Even the rare ones are just branches of trees.

There is still a chance of winning Claire and me around here because of their actual combat experience, but if they have pure combat abilities, they may be more than us.

I will never let you stand on the battlefield, but even if you stand, it will be enough strength.

"This... needs to be a little careful."

"For what?

"May and Alert are dangerous."

Watch out?

Yes?

I didn't know what Claire was saying, and I urged her to continue with my eyes.

"Those two are clean toddlers who are still going to kindergartens. And yet you have such an inappropriate power... The inclination of this balance will definitely be a problem somewhere."

I see.

It will be completely out of the ordinary for two people of the same age.

A group of children is more or less heretically sensitive.

If you can lift it as a genius, it's still better, but there's a good chance you'll be rejected as a foreign object.

In fact, May has already refused to go to the kindergarten once.

"Hee, is it colorless in four colors? This is unusual."

While seeing Claire suddenly shouting, I thought it was this pattern again.

"So don't show up suddenly, Apostle."

"I'm sorry about this. It's no offense to me."

Today's Apostle appeared to possess one of Mae and Alert's bodyguards.

One of the two women Dollar hired, as I explained a little earlier.

She is my former boss and a familiar face to Claire.

Now you've moved on to the maid captain.

"There was only one other person nearby."

Yes, it is.

One of the bodyguards was actually a maid director who could have been used by the François family during the aristocratic period.

I knew she was capable of housework, but recently I learned that she was also capable as a bodyguard.

When introduced to Dollar, it is surprising.

By the way, I wonder if the possession of the Apostle is restricted to the people of the Spirit Church, and there are no other restrictions.

Worst of all, could Claire or I possess it?

"No, that's not possible. You two are the exception. If you can do that, you won't have to struggle from the beginning."

"Will you not read my mind naturally?"

"Oh, excuse me."

As always, the Apostle only speaks plausibly.

"Apostle. I know the four colors of May, but what does it mean to be colorless? If you're just complaining that you don't have magical aptitude, I have an idea."

Claire's expression is more than that, depending on the answer.

"No, it's not that simple. The qualities of Area-Barbe - colorless is a rare talent."

"Wait. I have more questions to ask. Barbe is Ariel's last name? Do you know who Ariel is?

"Let me explain both."

That said, the Apostle brought his own chair from the log house and sat with us.

It doesn't matter, but you told us to come, didn't you come to get us?

"Of course I know who May-Barbe and Alea-Barbe are. Because we cover all human identities."

"So, what about the parents?

"As you know, he's dead. Some of my relatives are alive, but no one seems to have loved them."

The Apostle spoke as if every man were a man.

In fact, I felt strong anger about the situation between May and Ariel, which is being talked about again.

"Well, now that you're here, it's okay. Another thing, the colorless nature of Area-Barbe is the nature of the Dorothea-Nar and the counterpole."

"What do you mean?

"Dorothea-Nar rejects all magic, but the colorless nature of Area-Barbe is such that it can contain all magic."

"What does it mean to live in it?

"Instead of explaining it in words, you should actually do it. Please call them both."

Claire and I tilted our necks, but we couldn't help it, so we called May and Allear.

"What, Ray? It was such a good place."

"We're not going to play yet, are we?

They said they still haven't had enough to play with.

It is a very good thing to be full of energy.

Mae Sensei Area-sama Mothers want to see their secret moves. "

The Apostle said such a thing while pretending to be the maid captain.

Secret tricks?

"Er! Mido-chan, did you do it!?

"Even though I was going to be more jealous!

Looking at Mae and Ariel's reaction, it seems they have something to keep in mind.

"I'm sorry. But my mother really wants to see it, so follow me."

"Hmm... I can't help it"

I can't help it.

That said, Mei and Alea stood a little away from the log house garden.

"Take a good look! Come on, Alea!

"That's good!

As she watched what she was doing, May made a flame arrow in her hand and threw it at the alley.

"Watch out!"

Soon Claire and I produced a magic bullet to destroy it, but the Apostle raised his hand to prevent it.

"Look at this."

I think the flame arrows produced by May will hit the alley and burn up.

"... are you wearing a flame...?

May's body is wrapped in red light.

It's like absorbing magic.

"What the hell is that...?

"That's the colorless nature. She can't use magic on her own, but instead she can absorb all the magic and convert it into her own power."

Magic Absorption - Perhaps it is cheaper than Dorothea's Magic Disable.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please try! May, please!

Yeah!

In response to Ariel's voice, May now throws a rock mass.

"Yaah!

When the bars of the rare tree flashed, the rock mass was cut in half as it burned.

"Area-Barbe's current technique - conveniently called the Magic Sword - penetrates Dorothea-Nor's Magic Invalidity. Earlier, you said you two were stronger than yourselves, but that's outrageous. Their combination is comparable to Dorothea-Nar."

* giggle *, the Apostle continued laughing funny.

"But that's not the way you two are strong, right?