"Hehe, you remembered me. I'm so glad."

"You, why are you here...!

"About Argent is something I was monitoring. When and where, what to do... with the right amount of time, this is how I got here, too?

"... unfortunately, Mr. Alger is not here"

"Yeah, I know. Because I was watching."

She looks cool even when this one glances at her, and she walks over here in a relaxed state.

The rebels, who know Elsie's name, have clearly stepped up their vigilance and Mr. Richelle has a bow as well.

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"Eh."

There were signs that she had told him something, and Mr. Richelle bowed down with a dazed face.

"You… can you speak the ancient Spirit language?

"Of course. That's about what's alive"

"... what did you say"

I throw my words without alarm, stretching my own twat and taking a fighting stance.

The opponent, like Mr. Alger, seems to enjoy narrowing his red eyes,

"Don't worry, I didn't say anything wrong. I'm here to help, so I told you to stop."

"Help...?

"Even you, as much as there's a cause between me and the Count, you know?

"... sounds like it"

A vampire called the 'Count of the Black' seen in the capital of the Republic and Elsie in front of him. Between the two of them, what happened in the past is speculative.

In response, she nodded slowly.

"Yeah. So you have a unanimous interest. If both are going to fight the Empire as a result, think we should work together."

"... can't be trusted"

Actually, at that time, I was just eavesdropping on Mr. Alger and her talking, so I knew I had that kind of promise, but I didn't think I meant it.

Instead, in this troublesome situation, I just thought it would get in the way at the most troublesome time.

"You don't have to, because even I don't want you to."

Answer in light condition even with these sharp eyes, Elsie walks.

If it's an enemy land, it's easy to see. I guess I have confidence in my power everywhere.

Elsie stopped in front of Kuzha while everyone focused on her but couldn't move.

"... you look terrible, little fox?

"You, are..."

"Stand up if you have time. Is your dear friend in danger?

"... but I..."

"Heh heh, or... can I have Argent as my bride?

"Huh...!!

In Kuzha's eyes, the will clearly lights up.

In the eyes of a blood-sucking princess overlooking a fox, words were not as obnoxious as they once were when they met.

"I'm not giving up. Everywhere, push through what you want to do"

"It's..."

"Once upon a time, I didn't. So I regretted dying."

"Huh...!!

"How about you? I wanted to do that in the past, and I didn't... and again, is there anything I can't get?

I was feeling one thing when I saw Elsie speaking in a quiet tone.

... It's the same, right?

I'm asking how Kuzha became friends with Mr. Alger.

Her mother told her to "wait," and she kept waiting, and as a result, her mother lost her life.

And I, too, tried to reach out to Mr. Silver, and he was gone before that hand could be reached.

Elsie's past, I don't know. I don't even want to know.

Still, I know about the emotions that live in her eyes right now.

Something that makes me want to cry, give up my life, and hurts me so much that I'm about to burn myself.

The name of the emotion is regret.

"... hundreds of years ago. Still, still... I wish I'd done this every day."

"Elsie, …"

"... how about you?

"I... I, am...!!

Elsie didn't do anything to reach out.

There is no more kindness or familiarity than is necessary. After all, we're not friends just because our interests are in agreement.

But for Kuzha, that seems to have been enough.

"Huh... I'm not kidding!!!

The roar echoed high and rocked the night air.

A voice that completely ignored the situation of being hidden, but no one blamed it.

Standing up Kuzha's eyes were still wet, but he was hosting a strong will.

"What the hell! I didn't ask because you didn't want me to, but in the end, oh, I did and I went alone... I'm a friend! I am! That guy's! Mr. Alger's! Friends!!"

"Ku, Kuzha, just calm down a little?

"I can't stay calm!!

Peel your teeth out, Kuzha barks.

The enemy will find you at last, and the signs are approaching, but Kuzha won't stop.

"When I was beside that guy, that's what I decided! I don't mind you hating me already, grab the root. But I'll bring you back!!

"There he is! The remnants of the rebels..."

"- Shut up!!

A fox threw a flame at the enemy who tried to call his people.

The fire that crashed into the house quickly spread and became a fuss.

Against a backdrop of flames that burn as if they were passions, Kuzha looked over at the rebels and opened her mouth.

"Gentlemen, I need your help. My friend... I want to help!

"... oh yeah"

"That lady is already one of us."

"Precious healing."

"I had that kid fix my leg. This is how you stand now, thanks to that girl."

Now it's our turn to help.

"Right. That kid, he took care of my kid, and if he's gone, my kid will be sad."

"Me, I had a stomachache while I was working, and that kid gave me handmade bread."

"What are you so jealous of? You, come back to the warehouse later."

"Barca, when this battle is over, the rebels are disbanded. There won't be a warehouse."

There's just a little laugh, and everyone in the rebels gets up.

Everyone gets a scratch, and still, my eyes are still lit with power.

"The rest of the party is fine. I'm still fighting."

"Whoa! I'm sure the leader is still trying to fight!

Then we're not going to lose yet.

"... I'm coming! Look, I'm sure you can help me, too, Mr. Elsie!

"... Kusu. Of course."

Elsie lifts her hair and a red fragment spills out of that gap.

Deep red, like a mass of blood. They began, and countless creatures emerged from them.

They deserve to be called chimeras, like forcibly connecting demons and creatures. Looking at them lovingly, Elsie makes words.

"My men. The rebels have told you not to attack, so don't worry."

Elsie waves her finger, using it as a signal, and countless demons are unleashed.

"Well, I'll let you move as you please."

"... thank you very much"

"Hehe. You don't have to worry about it because it's just a match of interest."

Laughing at the garlic, the golden bloodsucking princess jumped. Keep it up, the blonde snooze disappears into the city at night.

Really, that would be the case if you weren't willing to cooperate more than you needed.

"... Kuzha"

"Yes, Aoyagi! Let's get changed!

"Oh now!?

"Healthy spirit will dwell in healthy clothes! Operation Infiltration is already a failure, so we should get back to our original clothes!! Yeah, that makes me feel better!!

"Wow, I get it"

I don't know, but the sword screen is amazing, and more so if you're motivated.

I think about what I'm going to do as I panic to get dressed with all the rebels.

"... I'm sure I'll help you, Gin... no. Mr. Alger."

You're not alone anymore.