Shinigami ni Sodaterareta Shoujo wa Shikkoku no Ken wo Mune ni Idaku

─ ─ Wang Du Phis

Wang Du Phis, with thin rashes and snow makeup, had become an unprecedented festival in recent years.

In the city's central square, dancers skilfully take steps to match the sound of whistles and drums. Whenever the skirt in thin fabric was flickering, cheers were boiling from the men. It is a victory dance that has long been passed down to the kingdom.

There are other people here who raise their voices and are overflowing with business and depressed shoppers.

That was nothing more than the fact that the Seventh Army followed the South and received reports that it had recaptured the North. That is not why the imperial threat has left, and on the central front the Second Army is still forced to fight the lone army struggle. The people were intoxicated by this temporary victory, as if to divert attention from reality.

"... let's go, Ensign Caterina"

As Ninehardt begins to walk forward, his deputy, Katerina, continues as she panicked. The two encountered this noise on their way up the castle.

"It really sounds like a festival. It kind of reminds me of before the war."

Now you're worried about what's going on in Central Square, and Katerina is peeking in a flicker to get her hair pulled back. Whether the venue was getting exciting or the young men and women dancing with the dancers began to show up.

"You don't mind dancing with me for anything, do you?

"What!? Well, what is it..."

Katerina looks like a shudder for a moment, then dyes her lukewarm cheeks. "I don't know what to do," he whispered as he combed (su) the dark hair on his shoulder with his fingers. said Ninehardt, wondering how it was going.

"You want to dance with that girl, right? He seems to be a famous dancer in Wangdu. Nothing. I can make you that much time."

"Uh, yes, yes. It was my fault. I was the fool I hoped for a little bit. I don't want to dance, so let's get to the Royal Castle."

"Are you sure? If you're worried about your job..."

"Fine!

Katerina refused aloud, overtaking Ninehardt and just going. The women they were talking to nearby somehow send a warm gaze.

"... Was it the outdoor shop?

Ninehardt started walking after Katerina, who was completely invisible after squealing bossly.

Katerina opens the curtain with momentum and opens the office window. Then a breeze frozen to his heart went through Caterina's neck. Unexpectedly shrugging his neck, he tightly closes the window he just opened.

"Ugh... this will be enough ventilation"

I knelt in front of the fireplace with my body in my arms while telling myself that this was not clueless. After shrinking like a turtle for a while, my body finally warms up with the room temperature rising.

Now when I was thinking about making some tea next time, the door opened to the lid.

"... it was too late"

"You're early."

Saying, Ninehardt puts his coat on the couch. When I sat at the desk, I quickly began to look through the report. All I'm saying is that interaction in Central Square is on the other side of oblivion. Katerina called her coat back to where it belonged, sighing inside, and sat at her own desk.

"Oh?"

Ninehardt sends a chilling glance at Katerina, who has accidentally raised her voice.

"Is there a problem?

Without answering that question, Caterina gave a single document soothingly. When Ninehardt receives it in surprise, he drops his eyes on the paperwork.

"Want to see someone? ─ ─ Is Lieutenant Claudia and Major Olivia coming to the King's Capital..."

"Apparently you do. What the hell can I do for you?

Claudia Jung's name is Katerina too. Graduated from the Royal Cadet School with a second seat. The next head of the Jung family, who is the cousin of Ninehardt and has produced a number of competent knights. Besides, I'm talking about appearance. And Olivia Valedstorm, a young newcomer now feared by the Imperial Army as Reaper.

It was also surprising to Caterina that two celebrities, in a sense, had asked to see each other.

"I don't know. Today, by the way..."

"There are no gaps in your plans today for one cat child to crawl out of. Rather, there is no gap for even ants to crawl out"

Blocking Ninehardt's words, Katerina showered her relentless words. I'm not giving back my interest earlier. I really have plans.

"... can't you do something about it?

When Ninehardt puts it between them, he says in a stiff tone sometime. Katerina knew it would never break at a time like this. It is one of the things I have learned from my long deputy life.

"Ha...... ok. Then I will postpone the patrol of Wang Chengnan District scheduled for today until tomorrow or later. Is that okay with you?

"Oh, that doesn't matter. I'm always sorry, Ensign Caterina."

When Ninehardt smiled slightly, he began to look through the report again.

(Already. That's the only time I laugh gently. really cheating)

While outraged, Katerina began to make arrangements for all parts of the relationship, feeling somewhere comfortable.

-Three hours later.

My lord, it's time for you to see...

Before Katerina could finish saying it, she heard a subtle knock. When you give permission to enter, Olivia with the crate shows up. By the side of Ninehardt, Katerina said, "What!?," he shouted in surprise.

I guess the appearance of Reaper and the feared girl was surprising. Claudia, who then showed herself, is the same soft-face.

Olivia greeted him there as well, putting the crate she was holding on the dozzy desk.

"... What's this?

"It's a souvenir from me!

Ninehardt is surprised when he says it's a souvenir. For the sake of standing up, the unsuccessful people who call it greetings and bring handicrafts (from Fumiya) continue to follow. It varies from a merchant down there to a great nobleman up there. Since joining the last seat of the general, its frequency had increased even more.

But Ninehardt is also aware that Olivia has no such ambitions. So I just learned a slight interest in what I had brought with me.

"Do you mind if I open it?

"Of course!

When I opened the lid of the crate feeling Nico and smiling Olivia's gaze,

"Fish...?

The contents of the crate were giddy stuffed with blunt river fish called sarau. I guess the fact that your eyes are clear hasn't been around that long.

"I caught it!

Silence dominates the office.

Ninehardt, who returned to me with Caterina's cough, hastily opens his mouth.

"Are you good at fishing?

I reflected on what I was listening to. That's not what I want to hear. To calm your mind, make a cup of tea where hot air rises.

"Normal. Because fishing is self-taught. Brigadier General Ninehardt likes fish, doesn't he?

"Well, you don't hate it"

Meat or fish. Answer as a fish if asked which one you prefer. Olivia's brought sarau is in season with fat on it. If you bake it and eat it, it will surely taste good.

But...

(I don't remember telling Major Olivia I like fish...)

Of course, when it was first in the command room at Fortress Gallia, we didn't talk about that at all when we thanked Major General Rants about it. I've seen him face to face several times at Fort Casper, but I still don't remember him talking like a story.

(After a moment... did you even ask Claudia?

Now it's time for a certain sense of distance, but I was often missed as a child. No wonder you know your preferences. Moving her gaze with that in mind, Claudia is leaning down with her shoulders trembling into small pieces.

"Lieutenant Claudia."

"─ Anything?

Claudia with her face up, her usual soothing face.

"Claudia taught Major Olivia?

"... I don't know what they're mistaken for, but not to my knowledge, such as Brother Ninehardt's preferences. That souvenir is only the heart building of Major Olivia. Enjoy it deliciously."

With that said, Claudia shook her shoulders again and leaned down. Since we can't talk about it as it is, we decided to shelve the souvenir once.

"What's happening today more than that? It's unusual for you to ask me to see you."

"─ No, it's Major Olivia, not me. I brought you here because Brother Ninehardt said he had something to ask you."

"Wish on me?

Once again, when I turn my gaze to Olivia, I come suddenly closer to her face with my eyes cluttered. It was so compelling that Caterina glanced at it unexpectedly.

"I want to go into the library! Hey, can I come in?

"─ What? Library?"

As always, confused by Olivia's words and actions going outside of her imagination, Katerina asks, "Don't you want me to give you a mouthfeel?," he whispers. But Ninehardt also knows that. What I don't know is why I want to enter the Royal Library now.

Claudia started explaining the situation instead of Olivia, who had no guidelines.

"I see... I understand the situation. I don't dare listen to why you stick to the family name you inherited, but I'll contact the Royal Library here."

When I glanced at Caterina, I left the room behind just to say that I understood.

"Does that mean I can come in? Not, are you sure?

"Oh, I'll allow you in. I was hoping to return my thanks one day. And given Major Olivia's medal, there's nothing to it."

It would have required cumbersome procedures if it had been, but I could not have said such a lengthy thing without the victory of the Seventh Army. Olivia is at the core. I have no hesitation whatsoever in exercising my own powers.

"Thanks! Not, thanks!! Thanks Claudia too!

Olivia hugs Claudia with a full grin. Hugged himself with a troubled grin, he muttered that strangling didn't come true.