The operation will take place in a few days.

The specific schedule was to explore the movement of Mina and observe the trend before deciding.

That concludes today's meeting.

Everyone went back to their rooms....

The chiffons told the guests that it was time to stay.

I refurbished it before, so if there are about ten people, I can handle it even if a customer comes.

After that, I went back to my room and tried to get into bed.....

I remembered and went out.

Don't get cold like that.

It is cold at night.

When the wind blows, my body is about to tremble.

……

In the meantime, Ellis was there.

I didn't do anything, I looked up at the night sky alone.

You can see the beautiful starry sky here.

He seemed to have noticed me and talked to me like that.

It's beautiful, isn't it?

"Yes, it's a mundane expression, but it looks like it's sprinkled with gems, and it's very beautiful."

"It's a proud starry sky."

Start your activities in Horizon, there.

It wasn't home, and I didn't get my hips down.

Still, I love this city.

The people in the city are kind and like family....

The mild climate is pleasant....

And you can see a beautiful sight like this.

Horizon is home ground.

It became a place that could be described as a second home.

……

……

Looking up at the starry sky without exchanging words.....

Can I ask you something?

Still, I couldn't remain silent, so I asked.

What is it?

"... what's the connection with Mina?"

I don't think Ellis likes to talk too far.

Judging by that, I decided to ask straightforwardly.

“Why do you think that?”

"I saw Ellis in the dungeon, and I thought so. Ellis hates Mina, maybe something happened in the past....."

"... I see."

"Maybe it's superfluous... maybe it's just itself, but I can't leave it alone." If you don't mind, why don't you tell me? "

"... I see."

Ellis shifted her gaze from the night sky to me.

I opened my mouth while looking lonely somewhere.

"Mina Lusage... is like a family revenge."

Ellis speaks.

That was a long time ago.

A bandit set up a castle near Ellis' hometown.

It was quite a strong enemy, and even if I asked the adventurer to do it, it would be rejected.

Almost in trouble, Arios and his heroes visited the city.

I just happened to stop by during the journey.....

Fortunately, the city asked Arios to defeat the bandits.

Arios and the others accepted the request.....

But I will not defeat the bandits.

On the contrary, I suppose... I stole the treasure that the bandits had stored up to fund my upcoming journey and left.

Of course, the bandits who took the treasure were furious.

Misunderstanding what the people of the city did, they stormed the city and plundered everything.

And...... Ellis' family was sacrificed.

"That's why..."

When I listen to you, I almost hold my head.

As far as I can tell, it was before I joined....

I can't believe I was doing such a stupid thing.

...... it was still too early to be surprised and shocked.

"After that, the bandits will be subdued... who do you think subdued them?"

"That's another adventurer or knight... no, no way"

I can't believe it. The Brave Party crushed it.

sprinkle the sparks in great magnitude.....

And prune it yourself.

It's a mess.

Perhaps the Ariosians had two objectives.

One was the need to subdue the bandits in order to conceal that they were responsible for the spark.

The other one... was supposed to gain further fame by subduing the bandits who had done such a dirty thing.

"Is that what you're complaining about...?"

"Of course, I did... but there was no evidence. At that time, I was just a citizen. The opponent is a brave man. Which one do you believe... I don't have to think about the answer."

"That's right....."

"And the truth was buried. It was regrettable, and I questioned the Brave Party... when Mina Lusage said: This is necessary for the cause. I won't waste your sacrifice. '"

It was about Mina.

I'm not provoking you, but maybe you're serious.

"I hope you're not kidding...!!! I, my family, have not lived to feed the heroic party! My father and mother were very kind and sincere... and my sister was only three years old. There should be a lot of fun, but there should be a lot of smiles waiting for us... and we've been irrationally robbed of our future. She took away what she called the 'cause'!"

Looking back at the time, Ellis clenched her fist.

Strong, strong... I gripped my fingernails so hard that I could bleed out.

Eventually, the hand is loose.

"... that's the story. Speaking of commonplace, it's commonplace."

"...... Ellis......"

“It's just a coincidence that I've been sent by the church this time. The church, too, did not take Mina Lusaj's rampage as a good cause and wanted to do something about it... so I ordered her to be captured or subdued."

"Do you see that as... a chance?"

Yes.

It was a quick response.

“I've tried not to think about the past. However, in order not to repeat such a tragedy, I trained myself whether I was strong or not... and I became a holy knight and ran through the days. So, I really didn't think of revenge. However, it is fate that I have been charged with the capture or subjugation of Mina Lusaje."...... I'm the only one who's ever been..... "

This is destiny.

Perhaps the time has come to avenge his family.

That's what Ellis says.

"What would you like to do, Mr. Rain?" Do you want to report this to the church? Or do you want to break up the partnership with me? ”

"...... I can't do either."

Ellis's anger is justified.

Revenge is a natural right.

then.....

"Do you want to arrest him and take him to the capital?" Or I'm going to kill her. I'll leave that decision to Ellis. "

"... thank you very much"

Even if you choose the latter, I will stand by Ellis.

Because... the sorrow and suffering of depriving your family is painful.