It was decided to do a test to make sure that Canade was alone.

If you pass the test, Mr. Tin will go home quietly.

However, in the event of failure, Canade will be brought back inside.

Such promises were made.

And quickly, Mr. Tin's test was to take place.

Get out of the house and stay out of the city.

I walked a while and came all the way to the woods.

"Okay, here's the first test"

To some extent, as he stepped into the depths of the woods, Mr. Tin, who walks in the lead, stopped his legs.

Looking back, looking at us.

... By the way, it's noon now, so Tina's leaving a message.

The last test said we'd all need it, so we're supposed to rendezvous later though...

Tina was depressed when she couldn't help herself at times like this.

I'll have to follow you later.

Forget that.

Now, I have to pass Mr. Tin's trial.

Let's think about that.

"The first test will confirm your bond."

"Bond?"

"If you ask me, Canade says she's an adventurer with you all. Adventurers, working with their peers becomes more important. I mean, bonds matter, right? If we don't bond well, we won't be able to go on for long."

It makes sense.

I didn't say anything wrong.

I just wonder how you measure bonds?

"Actually... only one of you is my collaborator"

"Huh?"

"We talked beforehand and had you on my side"

"Oh, that's..."

Unexpectedly see everyone's face.

Guys, I don't know that, so I shake my neck sideways at the same time.

"You can't even try to check. It's not easy to break your mouth."

"How the hell did you do that..."

"At first, when it was difficult to bring Canade back, it was to get her to help persuade me...... it's a good opportunity, so I'll use it for testing. The first test is to find the traitor among you. If you're building a real bond, that should be easy, right?

……

"By the way, Mr. Rain is not a traitor. I guarantee that. So let's have Mr. Rain look for the killer."

"Should I find someone connected to Mr. Tin?

"Yes, that's the thing. Uh, well... without a hint, I think it's just hard, so I'll allow you to ask each question one at a time. However, if you ever get the answer wrong, it ends at that point. It's out. You're not allowed to fail, are you?

"... you're responsible."

"Rayne, hang in there!

Canade is there for me.

You can't fail this test!

A traitor connected behind Mr. Tin...?

Truth be told, at the time I heard the story, I was getting to an answer.

It just doesn't mean I'm 100% confident.

Let's ask everyone a question to get certainty.

First of all, Tania.

Right. What questions should I ask Tania?

Think a little and then spin the words.

"What does Tania think of Canade?

"I don't care what you say... be, I don't know what you think, do I? Heck, but I don't think of important people like that... but, well, when they're gone, that's what I miss... so I disagree"

"Oh, thank you."

Go on, it's a question for Sola.

Well, what do we do?

If your head spins fast, Sola, you might be getting to the same idea as me.

Given its potential...... would you honestly ask?

"Who do you think Sola is a traitor?

"That's a stupid question. Isn't that answer already solidified in Rain?

"That's Sola's answer?

"That's right. Sola supports Rain's idea."

"Oh well... thanks"

Next, Luna.

Luna has excellent intuition.

Though it's the same as Sola and her head spins quickly, next to Canade, her intuition is sharp.

The question for Luna like that...

"What does Luna think of Mr. Tin?

"What do you mean?

"You just have to answer whatever you want. Are you a good mother, or something like that?"

"Hmm, right... I think you're a good mother, huh? Slightly forceful, though. But the strong thing about it is that I think of my daughter, but it's because of her behavior. I wonder if there's anything I can do about it."

"I see."

Finally, a question for Nina.

Although Nina is young...

Thus, we can discern things with pure eyes.

Let me count on that.

"How does Nina take the meaning of this test?

"Er...?

"Why don't you just let me ask you what you want?

"Hmm... you're right, I think... I don't think there's any other purpose..."

"You're right, you think it's something to test our bond?

"... n"

"Okay, okay. Thank God."

Question closed.

Keep Nina's head pounding and stroking.

"That's the end of Question Time. Come on, Mr. Rain. Answer me."

"Waited."

"Maybe you want some time to think? I don't mind a little bit, but we can't wait very long, can we?

"I haven't finished my questions yet."

"Huh?"

"I didn't ask Mr. Tin any questions"

"... I see"

Niyali, and Mr. Tin laughs.

Sounds like fun somewhere...... well, an invincible smile.

"Yeah, I don't mind. If the question against me isn't ant either, it's unfair. Ask me anything. But there's only one thing, right?

"You think bringing him back inside is the best thing for Canade?

I threw the question without getting lost.

This is something that I don't think has anything to do with this test.

So Mr. Tin looked surprised and used his time to answer.

"Uh... what does that mean? What does that have to do with the test?

"It may or may not have something to do with it. More than that, can you answer me?

"... right. We think it's best for Canade."

"Why is that?

"Like I said, because Canade is only a child. It's still early to get out. That's why."

"I see."

"Is this satisfying?

"Yeah. I know what you want to know"

My last question is an omelet.

I just simply wanted to know what Mr. Tin thought.

In Mr. Tin, Canade is still a child......

In this test, Mr. Tin won't convince you unless you let him change his mind about this.

We need to think about the future around that.

First test?

Then you've already cleared it.

"Now, give me an answer. Who is the traitor who goes through with me?

"It's..."

For once, I see everyone.

Tania, Sola, Luna, Nina.

Anyone connected to Mr. Tin...

"No one like that. That's the answer."

"... I see"

When I say kippy, Mr. Tin once opened his eyes wide...

Then I saw this one somewhere that seemed like fun.

"What does that mean? I didn't know, do you mean?

"No, you don't. The answer is that none of us is connected to Mr. Tin."

"I see..."

"Tell me something that would make you fall into a suspicious dark spot and make me look for a killer who's not supposed to be there... that's what Mr. Tin is for, isn't it?

……

"Here, for example... let's say I nominated Tania. Then I would have been danced to Mr. Tin's information and suspected Tania. Is there a bond there, as a companion? There's no way."

……

"The correct answer to this test is that no one should doubt their peers... Believing in your people without being confused by the extra words. That's what Mr. Tin is asking for. Different?

Small silence.

... Slightly, Mr. Tin had a soft grin.

And clap with the pussy.

"Brilliant. Everything, Mr. Rayne is right."

"Nyah... Mother, it's a mean matter..."

"This is also what I did to test your bonds."

To his daughter Jito's eyes, Mr. Tin answers flatly.

That's right, I don't know...

The thickness of the nerves is overwhelmingly higher on Mr. Tin.

"Still, you get it, don't you? When did you notice the answer?

"There was absolutely no certainty, but that's when you heard the problem"

"Huh? From the beginning?

Apparently the answer was unexpected, and Mr. Tin looked surprised.

It's just a naturally derived answer for me.

There's no way the Ments are with me to help get Canade back inside.

Everyone believes in Canade, counts on it, and wants us to be together.

I just believe in that and I don't doubt it.

So I realized that everything was Mr. Tin's hatchet...... a lie.

When I tell him about it, Mr. Tin turns his eyes round again...... then laughs gently.

"I see... Canade seems to have been blessed with some really good company"

"I'm a proud fellow."