Hello, Mr. Gilford.

"What a waste of time."

There were two men ambushed in the alley.

A man with brown hair and an unwilling dead eye with green hair who would always appear in a set, perhaps junior.

They are members of the King's Cavalier (Zodiac) and are given the codenames Cancer and Sagittarius.

They've been face-to-face since Ellie took the forbidden book when the beast appeared at this London Magic School.

Was the last time you saw it during the rookie match...?

Even today, the cancers stick a thin stick in the container they hold in their arms and squeeze it up, throwing it into their mouths and eating it with a mog.

I don't want to talk about it when I meet the two of you, so I make a terrible face with all my strength.

"Terrible, Mr. Gilford. You don't like seeing us that much."

"I hate healthy teenagers when I see such delicious girls over and over again, normal."

Cancer glared at Sagittarius, who ran lazily.

Remember that later, Saji.

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Watch the two of you while listening appropriately to such an exchange.

It's not the usual blue armor - it's like plain clothes today.

You're not wearing armor because they don't know you're a knight.

It's pretty obvious.

At least he was on my way home, and he definitely came for me.

"It looks like an ambush, but what can I do for you? I'm busy too....."

I don't want to stay long, honestly, about the magic doll.

"I don't like it, Gilford. I was watching you just finish your errands and there's nothing more to do, and all you have to do is go home. [M]... well, I'm actually dating that broken up girl, so if you want to rush back on your date, I won't stop."

That's how the Cancer smiles.

You seem to be proud of yourself.

He made fun of me knowing that it was Belle, the descendant of Elena.

I answer with a sigh.

"--Exactly... so here I am. Thank you very much."

Walk toward the boulevard to get past the two of you.

"No, no, no! I'm sorry!

Cancer must grab the bottom of my uniform and hold it tight.

"Real senpai treats children in a distorted way."

"Shut up!

"Hah... so, what can I do for you? I can't help it, so I'll ask."

"Thank you for doing this from the beginning. Ahhn... just in case, I was told by the top to warn you."

"Warning...?

There's only one of these warnings.

"Abyss" entanglement.

"It's a little bit of a thing here. Let's move the place."

I'll be taken by the two of you, and we'll go further into the alley.

Far from the boulevard, there are no signs of people coming.

If anyone sees it, it's a Rondor Magic School student who was brought in by a villain...

When you reach a less popular spot, Cancer snaps his fingers.

The sound barrier is stretched to wrap us up.

"--So, what is it, a warning..."

"Looks like you met our leader before that."

Ah, Mr. Spika?

It reminds me of a beautiful red straight hair in my head.

"Don't you care about Gilford because he's overprotective?

"You know your boss very well. It was pretty good.... but he was a good person."

Certainly, that overprotective one was just as hazy as Kuro.

I know you're worried about me purely.

"Ah, but you can't just say that. They'll kill me....."

"I didn't see anyone doing that...."

"Well, that's because Gilford is the protective side..."

Sagittarius dropped his shoulders tired.

Is that the kind of gentle thing that someone like a maternal lump does...?

... but maybe it's unforgiving to my colleagues.

I can't imagine my personality at work.

"If only Saji and I had told Grimm about your defeat... I'd want you to pay for it."

"You're terrible grown-ups, don't blame people!

"Forget the jokes... this is the real deal."

Suddenly, Cancer looked serious and stared at me.

"I've heard stories about Calisto and King's Landing. Looks like it's been tough."

"... yeah, well..."

I don't know what you're talking about... a colleague of Spika's.

I wonder if you've heard of the battle with the Knight Commander-Eledin Blood.

"The intentions of the Knights Commander and the way the Knights will fight the Abyss remain unchanged. I only want you to listen to the fact that our Knights will do everything in their power to deal with it is a big premise."

I listen quietly to the Cancer.

"Remember, this is you who's involved in the case, so we'll talk."

I wonder... what you're trying to say.

I have a slightly unpleasant feeling.

"Yeah... so what the hell..."

"--There was a rearrangement of the King's Cavalier (Zodiac), and about two members were replaced."

"Is that something... unusual?

"Zodiac are the chosen knights whom the king appoints directly. It's not that easy to replace."

Then what...

To that question, Cancer answers lightly without putting aside a space.

"Martyrdom. Libra and Aquarius, who were chasing Abis, were killed."

"Killed!?

Then Sagittarius hung his mouth slightly.

"Senpai, I wasn't told to say that...."

"You should have said that. This kid understands the dangers."

Sagittarius sighed lightly.

"Well, that's also true...."

"I've already put too much in my neck... even though that wasn't your intention."

"What is the cause of death...?

"Death after the battle with magic.... The bodies are both torn apart."

"Ellie Dordris....."

Cancer nods slowly.

That's why the couriers are on their feet.

Cancer's face and tone were faint, but I could see that his fist was firmly gripped.

"There is no information that the vampire Necro is walking around. I don't suppose they're ready yet. However, it is certain that it is becoming more aggressive than before. To the point where they killed the two people they were chasing."

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