“Well then, I'm really sorry for taking so long today.”

We are deeply grateful to Captain Alan for his role as guardian.

By the time Ray came out of the room with Mr. Thomas, the sun had already begun to set. We pulled back in Ray's carriage so we wouldn't stay longer than we planned.

Thomas wanted us to wait in the living room outside the door of the room for Captain Alan so that we could talk after Ray was put to bed. Captain Alan would be able to respond to Ray as soon as something happened, and Thomas's room itself was not large enough to accommodate a large group.

When I heard about the attic, I was worried that Thomas, who was taller than usual, would suffer, but once he was accompanied to carry Ray, I was relieved that it was large enough.

I thought it would be a bad idea to wait in the carriage until we weren't sick, but the employer was a good person and told Captain Alan that "I don't mind, but I'll do the work in my room, so please do it."

Ryuishi is the president of the workplace who takes on the role of "probationer." Even though the castle provides a certain amount of overhead, it is valuable to know that the castle will cover the workplace, especially clothes and food.... Well, this is also thanks to the "Trafficking in Persons Victims Protection Act" proposed by our brilliant Prime Minister about five years ago.

While waiting in the living room, I was concerned about the attic, but I made up my mind.

I wanted to see if Ray woke up in the hallway, but I couldn't stop listening. I'm sure it must have been time for Ray to sort out his feelings, which is really important to him.

After a while, when he came down with Thomas and Captain Allan, Ray was very calm, with not only the left eye but also the right eye slightly congested. Just one word to us who were waiting in the living room, saying, "I'm going home," we headed to the front door without greeting our employer.

As usual, although he was a stranger, he did not pursue with anyone or let his emotions go unnoticed.

"No, I'm sorry I kept you here."... please feel free to come again anytime. "

Thomas laughed gently as he continued, although it was not a big deal.

I took over from my employer who finished greeting us, and Thomas came to see us off to the carriage. Finally, while releasing a slightly lowered voice, Ray's gaze was directed at Ray's back as he tried to get into the carriage.

Ray, who didn't reply, stopped hanging from the carriage as if his eyes were behind him. It solidified for a few seconds, and finally, only my neck turned back to me. His right unmasked eye was shaking in color, and he was certainly aiming at Thomas.

I don't know if he showed Mr. Thomas the mask or refused. However, the right half, which was not hidden in the mask, did not distort even if it caught Thomas's eye. Without a nod, she turned to the front without opening her mouth and disappeared into the carriage as if nothing had happened.

As Ray lowered his head deeply, he said to me, "Thank you very much, Mr. Thomas. Excuse me. I greeted you before I got on the carriage." Steyl and Arthur followed, and Thomas gave them a smile.

What kind of conversation did you have with Ray, and how did you give it back to him? I had the impression that Thomas himself was talking about it. However, since Ray's eyes were definitely gentle after seeing off his back, I'm sure it wasn't all bad.

Even Captain Alan, who was holding it in the hallway through a thin door, had a gentle expression on his face without saying anything.

I followed Steyl and Arthur into the carriage, and finally Captain Alan shook hands with Mr. Thomas before closing the door for him. The passenger who had already rested in the driver's seat slowly walked the horse in response to the vibratory sound.

Gatan looks back out of the window as he is swayed by a carriage that is gently moving forward. Thomas, who was standing alone, kept waving at me beside his face.

The shadows are getting smaller, and even though they're small, they can still be seen without leaving the scene. I waved and Arthur and the others lowered their heads, but Ray was the only one who poked his cheek stick and gazed at the view from the window, which had nothing to do with Thomas.

Finally, we stopped looking back and sat down again, when we suddenly heard a mumbling of ourselves.

“………” Thomas spoke....... do something extra "

Tong Tong and lightly knocked on the mask with his fingertips, his only gaze remained fixed outside the window.

Unnecessarily, I understand that Thomas listened to my request. Although I was prepared to buy disgust, I was worried that it might have been because of that attitude towards Thomas.

I was the only one who asked for it, and Thomas was just trying to talk to me about Ray. At the very least, if you open your mouth to explain the matter, "excuses are good" will be sealed first. If I accidentally swallowed and kept my mouth closed, the words that would continue were spun faster than expected.

"You guys don't have to go there anymore." Be prepared for what will happen if you carry your legs without any errands. "

As usual, my remarks are somehow round.

I guess it was because I was in front of Captain Alan, the knight. Either way, I don't want to say back to the flat voice that sounds like a stick reading. I tilted my neck in silence, aiming at the steels.

We rarely come here after a top-secret inspection, even if we don't have to go. But if you keep your mouth shut, what do you mean by that?

Although it was a social gesture, it didn't seem like Thomas wanted to keep us away.

"...... I'll make you look like this if you make a" bowl "with me."

Totally, this time along with the sound of the mask tapping with your fingertips early, this time it is time to understand.

He is going to see [Thomas] again. I'm sure it will happen again and again. I don't think he's the one who doesn't want to get in the way or be seen or heard.... and I'm sure that's good.

Ray, who had shown me that he was willing to meet with him, had a word back from me. All right, only the sound of my nose snorting briefly comes from my words.

He never even gave me a gaze, but it felt like the air around him was completely different. I'm sure that something has already been decided in him.

"...... I'm done. It doesn't matter when the guards break in anymore."

Ray's words mumbled in a gentle voice, and I naturally felt my eyebrows narrow.

Yes, it's not all over now. "The crime of abandoning the operation of the school under the power of former chairman of Anchorson, and screwing backstage workers as students to gather information and intimidate lower-level students."... but that's still on Ray.

Right now, Chancellor Gilbert has managed to stretch it under the surface, but now that it's all over, we can't stop it. For whatever reason, you will be punished in some way.

I was involved with a state institution, a school, and the nobility was involved, so I'm sure it'll be a trial in the castle. Then it is the Queen, the Mother, who will judge. Chancellor Gilbert will do his best to ensure a fair outcome, but he will never bend the law. Even if he's not as good as Anchorson, he won't be punished in accordance with the law.

And now Ray himself accepts it.

I didn't choose how to do it, as long as I found Liar. I was definitely prepared from the beginning.

In my head, I will try to judge according to the laws of Japan, but if I consider what punishment is appropriate, the case will be difficult to narrow down.

Other than a fine, there may also be physical punishment, or a term of imprisonment if it is difficult to judge. Although it would not be possible to be banished from the country, it would still depend greatly on my mother's judgment and Chancellor Gilbert's skill.

I will ask you again, including the report that this case is over. I can't lighten the punishment, but... if I can, I don't want to keep Ray away from him for much longer. If you're prepared to let Ray start over like this, then it's superfluous.

"Are you sure you want to do this?" Depending on the sentence, there may be jail time. ”

Did you think the same thing as me? Steyl's low voice was a voice that paid a lot of attention not to stroke back.

I let Ray, who was always looking out of the window, meet Stale, who was looking at me like he was looking at me, and Arthur, too, took a slight stand. Now that I don't know when I'm going to touch Ray's ignition point, he warns me to move immediately.

In contrast, Captain Alan, who sits next to Ray, has a somewhat calm impression of being attentive. Something must have happened in Mr. Thomas' room.

Ray didn't answer Stale's question immediately. For a few seconds, I tied my mouth as if thinking about it, and then opened it small, so I didn't move it any further. Whether the swaying carriage had entered the dirty road, it was whimsically returned when the sway became smaller.

"Anyway, he's already there."... years from now. "

That's why I don't mind. It seemed to me that my last mouth was small and loose, but I sat in front of it.

The sad murmur is definitely evidence of hope in him.

Without further mentioning anything, Steyl said in a voice that could be heard as saying, "Really?", and quietly pressed the black edge of his glasses and deposited his body on his back.

Dazzled by the fact that the game's bad-end route takes him back to Karen's house in the region far from the castle, he's not going back to Karen's house in real life.

He originally named Karen after himself at school to conceal his connection to Anchorson, but has grown up in the Anchors for the past few years. There is no connection to the Karen family.

Rhea... I don't think Ray will leave the castle as long as Thomas is there. For him, it was more important to spend time with Ryer than to live as an aristocrat. Even after the happy end reunion with Ryer, it remained the house of Anchors. I mean, Karen didn't come home.

No one said anything more to Ray.

Only the silence melted, and only the sound of the carriage swaying remained in my ear. It was a silent sound to show that everything he could do was over.

Although I couldn't get the reunion he wanted, I think I made no mistake in letting him see me. Return to the castle and give Chancellor Gilbert all your reports, thank him, and take care of Ray. Ray will be punished, Anarchon will be punished for the right crimes, and Ray will choose the path to stay alive in this castle.... even if you're a commoner or a junior.

I was only able to help by first entering into a cooperative relationship with Ray, but thanks to Steil and the others, only the worst tragedies could be avoided.

Now Ray can't be fooled or tricked by the Las Boss into questioning Rhea.

No matter what the game may do to him, who has been expropriated the real power of the school long ago, the students will not be dominated. If you think about it, is it possible that the other target of the attack was also ensured a certain level of safety?... no, I don't.

Until now, the Farnum brothers, Nate, and Ray had suffered before they got involved with the Las Boss. She only used the wound and scratched it. The only thing she could say was that she continued to leverage Ray's might was [that]. Still, I'm definitely not going to lose my temper.

If I kept thinking deeply about finding the last target, I could reach Ray's Mansion in no time.

The carriage slowly stopped, and this time, Ray didn't want to rush down, but waited for Captain Alan and Arthur to sit in front of the door, and then raised his hips. I don't know if he left me last for the gentlewoman, or if he wants to get off. Just before you got out of front of me trying to get off the carriage first.

"... thank you"

That's what I heard with my lurking voice.

Shortly after he replied, he walked out of the carriage early, but he did not look at him as if nothing had happened. I thanked Captain Alan for "Thank you for taking care of me", and then I turned my back to us without a glance and walked through the gate of the Mansion.

Like Thomas, who dropped off the carriage, we watched it until Ray disappeared into the Mansion again.

The sound of a heavy front door closed echoed in his ears like a book that finished the story.