Umarekawatta “Kensei” Wa Raku o Shitai

Back at school, I saw Illis waiting in front of the school gate.

As soon as he noticed me, he ran up to me.

"Did you find out anything about Aria?

"Unfortunately, I didn't have the information to say this"

"Really..."

Illis with a discouraged look.

I see a calm atmosphere in my normal life, but this is what happens after school.

I seem to try not to show it in public, but I guess I'm still worried about Aria.

I'm telling the wind that I won't be here for a while at the convenience of the house so as not to cause confusion in my class, but that won't be the case if it becomes a public investigation.

There was just something about Iris being targeted a while ago, and now Aria, who is usually with Iris, is missing - it's not strange to have a tail on the rumor.

"Aria would be fine, I suppose... I don't know why he's gone."

"There must be something going on, but a few knights are working with us. Now let's wait for the information."

"Thank you. I... have to do what I can."

Even in this situation, Illis took on the guidance role of Marshal's daughter - Aena - who comes from the Empire.

There's something about her that seems responsible, but honestly there's something I'm worried about.

In addition to his executive role, Aria's disappearance, a friend and family member. The mental burden for Illis would be considerable.

"Mr. Iris, please don't push me too hard. If you can't, you can take my place."

"It's okay. Because that's what I was asked to do. But about Aria... let me know as soon as you know what it is"

"Of course it is."

(Talking about possibilities - do you want to stop now)

I can't say enough about Aria's disappearing timing and her lack of involvement in the inspection on the imperial side.

Rather, from me, it fits too well in timing.

Until now, Aria has been a regular student at school.

That disappeared as soon as Illis was set to take on the guide - I can't say enough that it doesn't matter.

Still, pointing that possibility at Illis would be a burden to her.

(Aria is almost certainly like an assassin...... normally, the reason she disappeared is the assassination of a human on the Empire's side - that's what happens)

It's something I don't want to think about, but I need to think about that far.

Of course, other reasons would be possible if only in terms of possibilities.

However, I can only assume that even though I care so much about Iris, disappearing without saying anything had much to do with it.

… which is why I was going to assume responsibility for the Empire's VIP protection, even if Illis was not to take on the guidance role.

Because that is also for Aria and for Illis.

"First off, rest today. The Imperial Visit is coming next week."

"... Yes. If you don't, Aria will worry about you."

I snort at the words of Illis. [M]

Even on the mundane applause, I expect Aria to show up - but she never showed up.

A few days after Aria disappeared. Still, the time had passed, and the day when me and Illis would serve as guides was approaching momentarily.

- It was only a few days ago.

Aria was out of the dorm alone, running through the city at night.

Dress yourself in a black coat and arm yourself all over your body.

It's been a long time since Aria armed herself so far - getting ready to fight completely.

Aria moves to fly off the roof of the building and stops on a certain building.

"Hey, I've been waiting for you, Noria"

- Doctor.

Aria sees the man without changing his expression.

A grey-haired man dressed in white - for Aria, the first 'teacher'.

Haven't seen him in years, but he hasn't changed that much in his appearance.

The grey-haired man, as he determines about Aria,

"That armed...... no way, were you going to fight me?

"... if that is necessary, I will fight you"

"Ha ha, you can make funny jokes now. Nortoria."

With a smile on his face, the man turns toward Aria.

Aria sets up a "Shortcut of Black" and enters a state of battle.

At least, for Aria today, this man can only be an enemy - that's why he came here.... I couldn't have been known by Illis or Alta.

"You don't have to be so vigilant. I'm not going to kill you."

"... then what can I do for you? Why did you summon me to such a play?

Both the man who was stolen the case and the man who stole it were guru.

Because the man in front of me was just pointing at it to be like that.

"Oh man, it's cold. Can't I still lift your guard? [M] Well, then, what about these kids?

There were two shadows that appeared to follow a man's words.

He is dressed in a pitch-black robe and wears a mask with a red pattern.

Aria again finds herself in the signs of not being able to peek at that face, but barely feeling it.

Against such aria, the man shows a trick that stops with his hands,

"You should calm down. Nothing. They are not your enemies. Whatever. You're the same Nororia."

"-!?

Aria opened her eyes.

The two people who show up take off their masks and show their faces.

Eyes in the same hair color as Aria.

His face is similar to Aria's, but he gets an adult vibe somewhere.

Those two faces were familiar to Aria.

Put your hands on the shoulders of the two, and the man says away with a grin like a three-day moon.

"It's your 'brother' and 'sister'. You miss it, don't you?

"... lying,"

"Is that a lie? Did you think I killed them? I won't do that... your 'father' won't do that cruel thing."

"Huh! Dad, too...?

"Oh, he's supposed to be here, too. This job is important."

"Work...?

Listen to the man, Aria inquires.

I was guessing - that you called in contact with Aria, that is, that you need Aria.

Aria's hands tremble. I came to fight, but when I saw the two of you in the face, I couldn't really wield my weapon.

"It's easy...... If you do this job, you can go back to your old life. If you want, I can guarantee a life with these two."

Hearing a man speak clearly like that, Aria untangles herself.

Aria had only one choice to make.