"Well, what does that... mean?

"You're right."

"Ugh, I'm lying... Ray's an Ordinary, that's why"

A tremendous foothold, cheating down the rear.

Meanwhile, I'm moving on to Maria.

And tell.

Why did I tell you who I was? What's more, the current situation.

All the questions Maria had in mind would be iced away. That, by the cruel truth.

I kept talking for a while. In doing so, he also showed the Ice Sword, an attribution. This is the symbol of the magician of the Ice Sword.

Maria saw and understood the magic. She, too, has one of the three great nobles. One of the scales of this sorcery seemed to understand.

And so I told her all the truth.

"Ugh, lying... you know what?"

"It's a fact. And Maria. You need to help."

"Hey, what? What are you gonna let me do?

Maria was frightened.

That would be the case, too. I can understand that I don't want to believe this story... But there's too much evidence left. This is for sure, because it is true.

"It's..."

I put it into words.

At that moment, her emotions changed from fright to anger.

"That's it! That's not true! There's no way I can do that! You know how I feel, but you say that!?

"─ We just have to."

"So!

Pack the distance at once and I'll grab both Maria's shoulders.

I stare at those eyes dominated by anger.

Beautiful and brilliant bright red eyes. It was burning in anger.

Maria had complained that there was no way she could do that to her beloved sister more than anyone else.

Neither do I.

I don't want to hurt Senior Rebecca or anything.

But I just have to.

The only way to save her is to break her.

We have no choice but to kill our hearts and minds in order to free ourselves from the suffering we have suffered so far.

"Maria, we're accomplices."

"An accomplice...?

I lay my face down... ready again. Fist your right fist firmly in your heart.

Then, face up to Ba and face Maria again.

"... I know. Even I don't want to say this. I don't want to do this. Same as Maria. But... the situation is already moving. And it's not just me to save Senior Rebecca. I need your help, too."

……

"This is sin. Speaking of saving seniors, falling into despair is... distressing. But you two can carry that. Maria, I need your help."

……

My hands were shaking.

What I remember at a time like this is my memories with Senior Rebecca.

A while after enrollment, the senior spoke to me running.

Even though I know it's the Ordinary, she talked to me with the same gaze.

Then I was going to be in the same club, and I really took care of my senior.

I was surprised to learn senior secrets that time of summer vacation.

Because Senior Rebecca has never dreamed of drawing comics on the theme of homosexuality.

In it, I've never seen a senior's serious expression before. Seniors working on artistic activities looked brighter than usual.

Then came that moment.

When we broke up, the seniors were weeping.

I know the truth now.

But I'm sure I'll be stronger on Senior Rebecca from now on.

So I'm ready... to say I'm going to be so determined, but I still never stopped trembling in this hand.

"Ray......"

When Maria calls my name, she gently touches my shivering right hand.

"Yes, you do... Ray, you don't want to do that to your sister."

"Ah......"

"Neither do I. I don't want your sister to feel hard anymore."

"... so am I."

Lie down. Grab a fist and endure that pain. This heart was going to break even now.

"But do I have to?

"That's the only way..."

"Oh well..."

The wind blows.

Each other's hair becomes sarcastic again.

Sunset.

The light at dusk envelops us both.

Just stand still, and you and I will exchange our gazes.

Maria's eyes were shaking.

No, she's not the only one. My eyes are shaking again.

This emotion keeps shaking.

Always have been. But I have to control this and relate to Senior Rebecca.

Because that's what you need to do to save your seniors.

"Hey... has Ray been fighting all this time?

Fumi Maria asks me about my past.

"That's right. My master was an [Ice Sword Mage]. And at the same time as the Far East battle ended...... then I succeeded"

"What are the seven true magicians... so?

"Oh. I'm sorry. I've been hiding it..."

"Silly. I know that's not easy to say."

"Right..."

Temporary silence.

Maria was just staring at this twilight sun.

I stare at her side like that.

Bright white hair and skin stain the sunset color.

The sight seemed unrealistic somewhere, a fantastic sight.

"You need it to help your sister, right?

"Yes."

"Can you absolutely help?

"... I swear. Absolutely, when you help her."

"Yeah. Oh well... ok. I'll help you."

Turning this way, Maria smiles carelessly.

I don't want to push Maria into this role.

That's what I thought I should do with everything on my own.

But I thought Maria was absolutely necessary in facing Senior Rebecca.

Maria needed it to turn everything into a bedrock.

"Me and Ray are accomplices."

"Yes."

"Hehe..."

"What's wrong with you?

"... I kind of feel like Ray and I have been together for a long time"

Maria says that, but it's actually the last few months we've met. I don't remember anything in the past in particular.

"Really?

"Yep. After all, Ray is special as a magician... but he's kind of intimate."

"Right..."

Then again, the time comes for silence.

Looking down from the roof, it looked like preparations had already begun for the Late Night Festival.

Senior Rebecca has been summoned to this place by letter.

After that, we'll just wait for her.

I guess the masters are already moving too.

Besides, Bruno-Bradley and Evan-Bernstein also...... all the pawns "pieces" move together and move forward toward their respective goals.

So to speak, we're being danced to this musical scenario.

To be so, I am forced.

But that's good.

There are so many things to say.

There is also a desire to ask if there is any other way.

But as things stand, this is the best solution.

Besides, even if I knew the situation sooner... if they asked me if I could find another way... I'm not sure.

As a result, I chose this.

I was presented and chose it of my own free will.

I have no regrets.

It's always been a life of regret.

I was worried about the past, I regretted the death of my companions, and I just lived with sadness on my back.

But this time, I don't want to be sorry.

So I... I need to be prepared to face Senior Rebecca.

"Maria, for more information..."

And I discussed it with Maria.

About the next steps. The two of us came up with an opinion, and it was decided.

"Ha... kind of me, always acting like that"

"Sorry......"

"No more. Don't look so serious."

"But..."

"It's okay. Anyway, because I don't think we sisters can face each other unless we do this. It's a good opportunity..."

"If you say so, it'll help."

"Shake it off, too, Ray! It's almost time, isn't it?

"Oh. Right."

The two of us are on this roof, waiting for Senior Rebecca.

The sun is already setting.

The light at dusk can only be seen slightly anymore.

And finally... the book of the night went down.

Campfires are set up in the school yard for late night festivals. The light of that fire is well visible from this rooftop.

Then, from below...... tricks, tricks and footsteps.

It sounded at equal intervals, definitely footsteps.

After a while, the door opens.

There he was, Senior Rebecca.

"Maria......? Why are you here?

Senior Rebecca, who did not understand this situation, was just flabbergasted.

Essentially, this is where we decide to leave the flow to Maria.

Because she said she wanted me to leave it to her anyway.

And Maria told me that she would wrap her arms around mine.

"Sister. I decided to hang out with Ray."

"Huh...?

Begin.

We're accomplices.

Together now, we lay down our sins.

To engrave despair in Senior Rebecca's heart...