Tsuihou Sareta Bannou Mahou Kenshi wa, Koujou Denka no Shishou Tonaru

Phyllia wants to talk to me alone.

"Maybe a confession of love from Her Royal Highness"

I laugh bitterly at Leticia's teasing words.

Probably not.

It just doesn't seem like much of a place where we can be alone.

I took Philia to the attic of the safe house.

It's dusty, and pretty narrow.

"I'm sorry, this is the place to be"

"Yeah, it's okay. I'm telling you I can't. I really need to give Solon a break."

"Dear Philia, with your help, tiredness and pain will blow away."

When I joked, Philia laughed and said, "Thank you."

However, those blue eyes were worrying.

From now on, things are weird with Philia.

It doesn't have the usual brightness to play.

"Dear Philia...... You don't look well, are you okay?

"Do I look like that?

"Yes."

I got worried.

Could it be that I'm anxious to decide to rescue Lucy the day after tomorrow?

In addition to the Virgin Sophia, we infiltrate the Cathedral using the name of Philia, the Empress.

When that happens, it's not unlikely that Phyllia will be in danger.

That's what I said, but Philia shook her side as she sifted her neck.

"That's not true. I'm glad to be of service to Solon. I'm not worried and depressed about going to church."

"Really..."

"Because I... that's about all I can do for Solon. I have no power."

"Don't say that"

Philia has been humble since the recent intermediate magic failure.

To infiltrate the Department of the Army and Navy the other day, he also said, "Aren't you taking me because I'm useless?" and he had a dark face.

How can I put it, we can get Philia back on her feet?

"Hey, Solon. Teach me magic tomorrow."

"Right. Will you remember the magic of lurking so that only Master Philia can escape if you have to?"

Without thinking deeply, I suggested to Phyllia.

Unlike during the Necropolis offensive, if we are in danger, we can think of enough things to get Philia alone to escape.

But Philia looked sad.

"I, what I would not put Solon down and run away by myself. You think I'll do that?

Looks like it was an inadvertent word.

Though I didn't mean to say so.

I bowed down and gazed at Phyllia.

"I'm glad Master Filia cares about me. I know you won't abandon me."

"Then..."

"That's why, in the unlikely event that things get out of my hands, Sophia's and Leticia's, I want you to be safe with just Lady Philia."

"I don't... I don't like it. Even if I'm the only one who can help, it doesn't make sense without Solon!

"But..."

"What I want you to teach me is magic that can help Solon. I'm supposed to be able to use Lucy's magic book, right? Mr. Leticia and everyone expect me to use that magic"

"I don't know what Mr. Leticia told you, but don't worry about it."

"I..."

I understand why Philia is depressed.

I care about Phyllia, and I can't stand that Phyllia's in danger.

So I'm putting Philia's safety first.

But I guess that's what I'm unhappy with Philia about.

I think you just feel protected and as if you are not needed.

Besides, in front of you, there is great magic that only you can and should be able to be.

If I can use that, I can help the forces around me, but I can't use it because of my lack of strength.

If you put yourself in such a situation, feel the grip, suffer and deserve it.

I laid my hands on Phyllia's head and sneezed and stroked her silver hair.

Filia blushed with a startled look.

And he stared at me.

"Something that wouldn't be deluded if they did that!

"Right. I may have been too indifferent to the feelings of Master Philia."

"Huh?"

"Can Master Filia believe in herself?

"Do I... believe in me?

"Exactly. If you're going to train with me, can you seriously believe that Dr. Lucy's guide to magic will be available?

I look seriously at Philia and ask.

Philia seemed hesitant to answer.

I myself told Philia the other day that it would be difficult to learn Lucy's magic right away.

So, naturally, even if you can't answer instantly when you can Filia.

It's just that Philia, in a rescue operation in two days, said she wanted to use Lucy's great magic to help me.

If you're serious, you have to master it by tomorrow.

I loosened my cheeks.

"I think I can do it, Master Philia."

"Really?"

"It's true. Even the mediocre me, if I believed in myself and worked hard, I could have been vice president of the empire's strongest knighthood. Then Master Filia should be able to go higher. Unlike me, Philia is a genius."

"I don't think Solon is mediocre, but, yeah. I am the disciple of Solon. I'm sure you can."

I nodded forcefully.

"So let's start training quickly"

Philia opened her eyes wide.

"Yes, now!? So, but Solon... I'm tired..."

"I told you, didn't I? If it was for Master Phyllia, it would blow away pain and fatigue. But... instead, be prepared to be tough, right?

"I can't imagine where Solon's going to be tough, though."

"Let me show you my tough spot. Come on, it's magic practice all night."

As I laughed, Phyllia let her face shine brightly.

And then suddenly Philia hugged me.

When the short Phyllia hugs, just around my belly comes Phyllia's little face.

"Thank you, Solon. Love it!"

"I think it's too soon to thank you."

Though usual, I'm still not used to being hugged by Philia like this.

Meanwhile, I had a sigh of relief in my heart.

Good.

Looks like he's back in his usual filia.

Will you be able to use Lucy's magic in the short term?

That depends on Phyllia, but of course I had an arithmetic of success.