"Go away."

Return to the Spirit Clan.

All she has to do is turn her cold eyes this way and repeat the same line.

"Wait, I want to talk to you"

"Go away."

"There is no hostility here. I want to talk to you, that's all."

"Go away."

"Just a little bit. Will you listen to this one?

"Go away."

It's no different that you don't have an island to mount.

But I won't give you up so easily this time.

"We didn't come here to raze the woods. I just need some help with the demons in the back."

"Go away."

"As soon as the demon gets the item he has, he walks away. However, to do so, we need to move on. There's no turning back."

"If you're not leaving..."

Spirit clan girl enters attack motion.

But I won't give up.

I'm a beast taster.

I have used a variety of animals.

Sometimes I resorted to abusive means...

The basics have been resolved in discussions.

So believe me, this kid will get the word too...

Throw your thoughts.

"If you want to attack, you can"

"Nha!?

"Hey, Rain!?

The two behind him snorted and showed as if they were panicking but not worried.

Look at the spiritual girl again, eyes to eyes.

I stared to tell him this one was harmless.

"I won't do anything."

……

"We won't attack from here, and we won't fight back"

……

"Really, I'm not going to hurt you. Of course, the aim is not to raze this forest. I want you to believe that."

"Start eliminating. Illusion Arrow"

The girl speaks out in a cold voice and shoots a magical arrow.

Magic arrows plunder your cheeks, blood flows.

... but that's all.

It's this distance, but without hitting it... a second blow will never be fired.

"... why?

The Spirit tribe girl, the upset was contained in her voice.

For the first time, I felt like I had touched this kid's emotions.

"You said you were going to attack, right? Why don't you run...? How come... you don't fight back...?

"I told you. I have no intention of hurting you. I just want to talk."

"You think you don't mind if I get hurt?

"I don't mind."

……

"I just don't want Canade and Tania... to point the blade at those two. If you want to hurt them, point the blade at me."

"... incomprehensible. Are you really human? Are you the one who robs, vandalizes, tramples on our dwellings?

"He's the one."

……

"It's just... it's an excuse, but not everyone does that to him. Even humans have good guys. I can't say for myself if I am... at least I'm not going to do anything terrible to you. Can you believe that?

"... Sora will not be confused by sweet words"

Again, magic converges in the girl's hands.

That's an unparalleled amount of blows.

Is this... dead?

But you can't leave.

I have to stick my body up and prove that my words are true.

Without running away, keep taking her magic...

"" Rain!

Canade and Tania came forward to cover me.

"What are you both gonna do... you're gonna leave it to me!?

"Because you can't watch! I'm gonna be harassed watching!

"I'm not going to convince you! That's so lame, really."

"Rayne's not really a bad person! Believe me!"

"Canade's right! I, the Dragon Clan, can assure you of Rain's words! So don't listen to me."

……

A lot of silence comes.

Eventually...... from the girl's hand, the magic slowly sprayed.

"... a strange person. Plus, freaky cat spirits and dragons. Sola has never met anyone like you."

Hostility had vanished from the Spirit clan girl.

I land gently on the ground and walk over here.

He stopped in front of me and looked up at my face.

"... what's your name?

"It's Rain Shroud."

"... Sola is Sola"

"Is that your name?"

"For one thing, let's talk. Nice to meet you, Rain."

"Oh, welcome"

Sora gave me her hand...

Gently, I shook hands.

――――――――――

"I see... I mean, that the Rains came looking for a 'shield of truth' instead of a brave man? So that's why."

Explaining this circumstance, she convinced me for a moment, and Sola dwelt the color of understanding in her eyes.

Without question, they believed the story.

"So I was stopped at that juncture... what's that?

"It was deployed by Sola."

"Really, if Sola... then you can disarm her, too? Why don't you put us through the back?

"I can't do that"

"Why?"

"That junction is blocking the path that leads into the Spirit Clan. You can't inadvertently disarm and risk your people."

"Aren't you covering your demons?

"In the first place, there's no such thing as a demon with a true shield in this forest. There is a shield of truth."

It's not what the Arios and the others told us.

Did they lie to you?

No, there's no reason to do that.

Then... the premise would have been wrong.

Arios and the others may have been grabbed by Gasenetta.

"Duh, what is it?

"The Shield of Truth is kept by the Solas and Spiritualists. If the brave man shows up again and needs it for the Demon King crusade, give it to him. I hate humans... but more than that, I can't forgive the demons"

"Are you sure?

"I don't mind. For that reason, I kept it out of anyone's hands. Wait a minute."

Sora disappears like a mirage.

Probably moved across the line.

Waiting often...

The space swayed like a wave, and Sola appeared again.

Unlike when he disappears, he holds a shield with both hands.

"Go ahead."

"Is this the shield of truth..."

I got it unexpectedly.

It's a little clappy.

"Nyah... you believe me easily after all that happened"

'Cause I peeked into your memory.'

"... nya?

"While we were talking, I magically took a light peek into Rain's memory. As a result, Sola decided she wasn't lying."

"When did you do that..."

"Unchanted, unnoticed by me... I wonder if it's something like a spiritual clan that specializes in magic"

"Then I hope when we try to break the line, we don't attack without asking questions and explore our memories."

"I can't be such a hassle one way or another. Besides, humans are enemies. You don't even need to listen to me. Now... for a moment, I decided I could listen to Rayne."

"Oh well... thanks for believing me"

"Nothing..."

"Whatever it is, now you're done. Let's go back!

Although Tania and Canade flip......

I can't move my legs.

Why, I care about Sola.

When I realized, I was talking to her.

"You know... I'd like to thank you for something"

"Thank you......?

"You would have done us a favor, wouldn't you? Thank you for that. I don't know if I can do anything."

"... not necessary. Handing over the shield of truth to the brave was originally arranged between the Solas and the Spiritual Clan. Until Sola followed it. Nothing to worry about."

"Even if they say so..."

"I'm telling you, I wish I didn't care"

"But don't think the thing I care about there is the good thing about Rain."

"Anything troubling you? I'll do anything I can."

"It's..."

Sola ties her lips and leans over to escape my gaze.

I felt like my emotions were shaking for the first time.

Faced with a difficult situation, I didn't know what to do and looked like a child on the way.

"You got something? If so, will you talk to me? Maybe I can help."

"But..."

"I can't leave Sola alone."

"... how did you get so far..."

"You can't abandon someone in need, can you?

……

Sora is pompous...

Slightly, I laugh small.

"Rain is what you call a hobbyist."

"Really? I don't think so..."

"Are you unconscious? But I don't hate Rain like that."

"Nah... I think Rain flagged it again."

"Is our husband a tarashi?

For some reason, they stared at me.

I didn't do anything...?

"Okay."

"That means..."

"Rayne is a human being, but I've decided he's a trustworthy person. The same applies to Canade and Tania. I'm going to be honest with you about the situation where Sola is being placed."

"Thanks"

"But when you hear the story, you won't be able to turn back. I don't know what's waiting for me. Still..."

"I don't mind."

"... I haven't finished talking about Sola yet"

"I don't care what kind of danger it is. I... we decided that it would help Sola. Am I right?

"Ugh. Good luck for me, Sola. Yikes!

"Shit, it's a boarded ship, and I have no choice, so I'll help you"

"... thank you"

As she endures the overflowing emotions, Sola chews the edges of her lips cuddly...

I lowered my head with a pepper.