Outaishihi ni Nante Naritakunai!!

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"You kept me waiting, Theon."... hm, so is Alec? "

When I went to the office, Zion and Alec were there for some reason.

They are dressed in party clothes, and I can tell that they haven't rested since the end of the evening party.

"Why are you doing this?"

"Hmm? I promised to drink with Theon after this, and it's boring to wait alone."Or should I leave? "

No, I don't mind if Theon asks.

I turned to Theon.He nodded with a smile.

"I don't have a problem."It doesn't hurt my stomach to be searched for. "

I see. Then let me talk to you right away.

"Yes, it's too late."Please don't hesitate to ask me anything. "

And he asked Zion, which had spoken without fear, all the time.

"... ask straightforwardly. What did Harold say?"

Zion stared gently at me, not asking in a distant way.The expression looks somewhat pleasant.

"You really hear it clearly." But I don't hate that kind of thing.... Your Highness Harold, you asked me to come back to the Talim.Well, I guess I was expecting it. ”

I didn't think it would happen anyway, but I guess so.I unintentionally have a sinister face.

Solicitation. That's what I'm talking about when I come back as a soldier.

"No. Rather than being a military master... it was like coming back as his own."In fact, before leaving Talim, His Highness, Harold, was often invited.Of course, I refused, but it seems that your Highness has bought me a lot of money. "

"A man like you would take that for granted."

Thank you very much.

He took my compliments with a mild smile.

However, since I wanted to speak to Theon, I thought that if I wanted to do something, I would come back and ask him out directly.

I told the man who left the army of his own will, but he couldn't have nodded his head, so he felt so confident. No... no.

You're obsessed with Harold a lot.

I've done my best to put it into words.

Obsession.

This seems to be the best way for Harold to turn his emotions to Theon.

"... I don't know what touched his wire."It certainly looks that way. "

Theon did not deny my words.On the contrary, we spin words of affirmation.There must have been enough to seem that way.I felt that way.

"That man was visiting Wilhelm on his own some time ago.He said he was looking for someone, but probably it was you.The same thing happened this time. Perhaps he came to Wilhelm just to talk to you in person.He wasn't supposed to be obsessed with someone. "

Somehow, those who came refused, and those who left did not go after them.

What could it possibly do to me?

When he told Wilhelm that he had come before, not only Theon but Alec looked surprised.

What? The eighth prince of Talim came to Wilhelm?

Of course, after hiding my identity,

"That's true, but... tell me!"

"I was told to keep quiet, and I'm sorry for the trouble."I pretended that we didn't see each other. "

Alec looked reluctant when he taught him how to communicate.

"... just in case, where did you meet him?"

“It's a Japanese cafe run by Liddy.To be foolish, she seemed to like Liddy and invited her to come to Tarim as a craftsman and mistress. ”

"Hey, Aku"

The expression on Alec's face when he heard my words slipped away.

So he held his head and mourned.

"UaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaWhy are you hitting me from one side to the other?Isn't that the best troublemaker ever! "

I opened my mouth thinking that I could not deny Alec's words.

"I can only say that it's because it's Liddy."Well, anyway, that's when Harold said he was looking for people.She said it was over, so she was probably convinced you were in Wilhelm. ”

"... well, I guess so."

Sighing, Theon agrees.

"Even before I left Talim, you invited me very enthusiastically."I'm so sorry. I can't respond to him. "

Did you say no?

Alec sandwiched his mouth. Theon affirmed his words lightly.

"Yes, of course. I serve Wilhelm now."I can't imitate you ungrateful. "

"I see..."

Alec had a pleasant look on his face.

He likes Theon, so he'll be glad to stay.I was glad that he turned me down because I didn't want to lose talent.

However, Zion had a sad, subtle look on his face.

"I categorically refused.I don't want to be with you.However, I was told not to give up, so I don't know what will happen in the future.I hope it won't cause trouble to His Highness Friedrich..... "

"You don't have to worry about it.It's your job to protect your men. "

"That's right. If you want to stay here, that's all we have to do." Nice, "Freed"

Yeah.

Alec nodded to his words.

If Theon wants to stay here, we will.Harold may make some moves in the future, but I just have to say no.

Theon, can I say no?

Yes.

Are you going back to the Talim?

Just in case, there's nothing to worry about.

I got a clear answer.If your will is that strong, you won't hesitate to stay with us.

"As for us, we want you to stay in Wilhelm for a long time."

“It's an honor, and I'd like to encourage you to help.”

Alec and I nodded to the words that had been spoken without hesitation.

Harold usually had a haunted attitude and showed no obsession with anything.That man is targeting Zion.

- I hope it's not strange.

The more you feel it at a time like this, the better it will hit you.Something will undoubtedly happen in the near future.

"Oh, yes. Theon, did Harold say anything else?"

Asked just in case, he opened his eyes slightly, and then turned his gaze away from me.

I am distracted by unusual behavior.

Theon?

"... no, nothing"

It felt like there was a moment, but Theon shook his head to the side.

"Nothing, nothing." All I have to do is tell the old story. ”

"I see..."

Yes.

The affirmation comes back like a cover.

I was surprised to hear that, but it was late at night.

I let the two of them go back to their rooms, and I went back to my room, where Lydie was waiting for me.