Sprinting.

I was taking action to save the girl in my captivity. No doubt this was some kind of kidnapping. From the girl's unworldly appearance, I'd say she was a young lady of nobility.

There were a total of five people wearing robes. A carriage was waiting behind her. I guessed that they were trying to drop her off here and move her by another means,.......

Anyway, I decided to use force, so I sprinted forward, ducking into their pockets. It's a good idea to keep your posture low so that you can attack immediately if they notice you.

What the ......!

You're a chaser, ......?

No, I already sprinkled it!

Then who the hell is this guy?

It seems that each of them noticed my presence and began to panic. I found out from the conversation that my guess was correct. I guessed that they had just kidnapped the girl and sent their pursuers after her.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

Magic.

This is the first time I've ever been to the beach. In the event that you've got a problem, you'll be able to contact your doctor.

But the fact that they can shoot fireballs at me without hesitation tells me that they are not ordinary people. In the past, when I was a member of the special selection unit Astral, there were illegal human trafficking operations that kidnapped the daughters of noble families and sold them at high prices.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

...... You're late.

I am not a magician, but I have never been able to avoid their attacks. You can see it clearly just by looking at it. You can see the absolute difference in ability between me and my opponent.

The experience of the Far East War was not a fluke, and it was easy to overwhelm the opponent even without using magic.

I'm not sure what to say.

The first one.

I slammed my fist into his pigeon tail and reaped his consciousness. It seems that they saw this and understood that I was not normal, but it was too late. I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea.

That's all you need.

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it. I'm not sure I'm comfortable with violence, but I guess I have no choice this time.

I'm not sure what to do. That's about it.

He was clearly less hesitant to use magic on people than normal humans. And it seems that he had some offensive magic as well. I was glad that I was able to deal with them, because there were some skilled people in the mix.

Then I approached the trembling girl.

Are you okay?

I cut through the gag and the rope that bound her with the knife that the other man was holding.

...... That was scary! Thank you ...... so much!

The moment I released the girl, she hugged me as hard as she could. The moment I released the girl, she hugged me as hard as she could, quietly shedding tears.

It must have been a scary experience for her. Fortunately, she seemed to have no external injuries. I guess they judged it to be of high commercial value and kept it from being damaged. It was ironic, though.

"Don't worry. I'm here with you.

I gently rubbed her back. When the sobbing stopped, I decided to ask her name. I thought it would be smoother if I knew her name to report the incident to the military police.

I'm sorry I'm late. I'm not ....... I'm Olivia Arnold, the second princess. Thank you very much for saving me from a difficult situation.

"Oh, Princess ......?

◇ "Thank you very much.

"Thank you very much for your help. A letter of appreciation and a gold envelope. I would very much like to accept it.

No, ......, I don't.

After that, I went to the city and told the military police about the incident. The kidnappers, who were unconscious, were captured by me using the rope from the carriage. After that, they interviewed me and I told them what I had done.

I had committed an act of violence, but Princess Olivia testified that it was self-defense, and the story went on. I was going to go back to my house now that everything was over, but ...... it was already late.

It was around 21 o'clock, and I had told Sasha that I might ...... have to stay the night, so I could spend the night here, but the problem was the location.

Yes.

I'm in the royal castle.

Even though I'm in the Arnold Kingdom, I've been living a life that has nothing to do with the royal family. In fact, I don't even know the names of the royal family. However, the maids and butlers who came to pick up Princess Olivia urged her to go to ......, and when she did, she was given exceptional treatment at the royal castle.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. Not only was it natural for me to help her, but the amount of money the maid was bringing was extraordinary.

She even asked for an audience with the king, which made me very uncomfortable. In the end, we agreed that he would be allowed to stay in a room at the royal castle, and that he would receive a letter of thanks but no money.

It was supposed to be .......

"Ray! Thank you so much! I was thrilled!

Oh, haha. ......

Princess Olivia clung to me tightly and wouldn't let go. I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's worth it.

It seems that the one who is talking now is the real one, and I thought she was a very cheerful person.

I thought she was very cheerful. That was amazing! It was amazing! Boom! You're really strong, aren't you Ray?

"Well, ......, yeah, I guess so. I've been working out.

I've been working out. Oh, that was really cool. ......

I'm not sure what to make of it. I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea. It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your vacation.

"No?

I don't think it's a good idea for me to share a bed with ...... royalty.

I know it's not the same as sleeping with Stella. I'm not sure what to do. It's a good idea to take a look at the website and see if you can find anything that might help you.

It's okay! I'm saying it's fine!

Is that so?

Yeah. The thing is, ...... I'm still scared. ...... I can't stop shaking. It's just for today. I'd love it if Ray would stay with me. ......

He looked up at me with his superior eyes and stared up at me. I couldn't refuse to look at her swaying eyes, so I decided to accept.

I used to escape a lot," he said. I used to run away a lot.

As we lay down together, she suddenly started to talk about something. I listened quietly.

I'm proud to be royalty, but it's not always easy. I've often had to flee to the city, but the ...... kidnappers probably found out and attacked me when I was walking alone in the city.

...... So that's what happened?

Yes. When I was tied up and couldn't do anything, I didn't know what to do. But you know what? Ray helped me. I'm really, really glad that Ray was there.

She hugged me tightly, and I could feel the warmth on my back. Princess Olivia's body was still trembling a little.

I thought a little at that moment.

My life has been all about taking. I had taken more lives than I should have in order to protect my friends, and I knew that my hands could not help anyone. I thought that there was no salvation.

But I could act for someone else.

Maybe my life hadn't been in vain. That's what I thought.

Thank you, Ray. Ray.

When I heard his words of gratitude, I thought of Howard's last moment. He thanked me that time too. I wondered if I was ever going to be able to become someone who someone would appreciate.

If so, my life...

The next morning.

I was to return to my home. I received a generous send-off, and at the end of the day, Princess Olivia came up to me.

"Ray. Are you leaving already?

Yes, I am. Yes, I have a place to go back to at .......

I pause for a moment. Yes, I have a place to go now. The words came out naturally, but they were what I was thinking with all my heart. I'm sure they're waiting for me.

Will I see you again at ......?

"Yes, we will. If you are alive, we may meet again one day.

I didn't dare deny it.

I'm sure I'll never have the chance to meet royalty again. However, I was afraid to tell the truth to Princess Olivia, who was looking down sadly.

So, if you'll excuse me.

I turned on my heel.

"Ray!

I heard a loud voice, so I turned around. Then I felt a warm sensation on my cheek. It took me a moment to understand, but ...... it seemed that her lips were touching my cheek.

"Um, ...... well, this is ......

"Hmm. I'm going to say goodbye to Ray, but I'll definitely see him again. It's fate.

"Fate?

Yeah! So, bye-bye. See you later.

I waved a small hand.

She was embarrassed, or perhaps her face had a hint of red.

I replied, "See you later.

"Yes. See you later.

I felt as if the void in my heart had been filled a little.