We were on our way to Revenala.

No, I was supposed to be moving on...

"... hey?

"What?

"Our destination is Revenala, isn't it?

"You're right, what's that?

"... well, I guess so."

But it was the mansion in front of me that was brought all the way to the back of the woods.

The faces of the shadow puppets enter one mansion after another.

"Where are we?

When I asked him, pointing to the mansion, he said, "Don't you see? 'He said, and went on further.

"One of the few bases... well, let's just say it's a safe house. It's okay. It's magical work, so I can't believe you found it."

"No, I'm not, and why did you come here? The destination is not supposed to be Revenala..."

"Well, as soon as I heard what you just said,

You can't just head over there. Think about it? For example, there's no way you can win when you're told you're suddenly going to start a war, right?

Sure... there's no way you can win without getting ready to say that all of a sudden.

I see, so this means stopping by the safe house to get ready?

I guess I figured, yeah... this is for a break.

I see, it seems completely different.

"Are you taking a break?!?

Not if you're taking a break right now!?

When I said that, he said, "Well, calm down."

Ever since you called me.

"Even we want to get to Master Lucica as soon as possible.

That's why we're taking a break. "

"...? What kind of...?"

"From what I've heard, I don't think it's urgent.

But the difficulty of making the operation a success is considerably higher.

And failure in this operation is unacceptable.

Then you should get tired and try it all out. This break is because I trust Master Lucica. So I want you to rest. "

"... you know..."

Right. Even these people are worried about my mother. That's as much as I want to rush right away.

But it doesn't make sense to leave yourself to that temporary emotion to fail the operation.

I guess it's a break that includes what it means to be cool once and for all.

"Besides, I know you mistakenly thought it was to prepare for the big time, but Master Lucica tells us to just be prepared at all times so that whatever happens. You don't have to worry about it."

"That's... dependable."

"We expect a lot from you, too.

How dare you be Lucica's son?

Something that must be beyond our imagination.

It must appeal to you - "

Ah... it sounds like some kind of respest switch to my mother...

I'm having trouble expecting so much...

Look at me like I'm gonna sue it.

Sending it to him, he replied with a laugh.

"Ha, I'm kidding. About 10%."

You hardly mean it.

"... well, should we get in? I'd be tired if I talked to you here all the time. Here you go."

To act like you're strangely rushing me in front of the door,

Half alert, but when I open the door...

"" "" "" "You're here!!!!

"Sorry to bother you"

I closed the door.

Wait, are there any more people?

That was a lot more than the people we were traveling with earlier, huh?

And what's that enthusiastic welcome?

I don't even feel fear anymore. Hey.

Then you took my question, he...

He gave me an explanation.

"Were you baffled by the sudden appearance of an increase in the number of people? But only some of the shadow puppets have come into contact with you this time. Now that I can see you, that means almost everyone is gathered here in the safe house."

"I see..."

I mean, I walked into this safe house, but when they rubbed me like the last time...

"Hey...?"

"What?

"If I go into this safe house... can I rest?

"It's..."

When he opens the door, he puts his hand on my back.

"I guess it's up to you!!

Thoughtfully pushed me into the mansion.

"Whoa!?

And when I turned my face forward, there were black robe faces...

"Hey, wait, don't come near me. It's good to surround yourself in a group against one person in the first place -"

Before I finished, they jumped at me.