Chapter 51 – Small and Pretty Water Droplets Only Around the Eyes (5)

“Why are you here…”

I thought she’d forgotten, but my pupils were still in her memory of her. It seems that the characteristic of violence that is not forgotten even after years is not limited to silk prey.

More important, of course, was her reaction to her. The perpetrator and the victim who met again in the crisis of destruction. The end of these stories was usually a bloody revenge play.

But I didn’t want that. And Rogeria wouldn’t want that either. So she opened her mouth in a slightly trembling voice.

“You’re alive. Dumb… No, Saya.”

“Yes. You were alive, Roselia.”

“It’s fortunate. In a world where no one knows what will happen, you managed to hide well. It’s really… Fortunate.”

“Thank you for saying it like that.”

The conversation that continued with the thorns erect sounded awkward to anyone. But to Engemere, reunion with his master his was more important than that, so he shoved my shoulder and ran forward.

“My lady. I’m here. It’s me, Engemere.”

“Ah, yes. You’re finally here. Finally… You’re here.”

“Yes. Are there any injuries? Have you not been harmed by the guys outside?”

“Don’t worry. I’m fine. I’m not hurt at all.”

A thin smile appeared on Roselia’s lips at the butler’s earnest question. In that brief moment, my existence seemed to have been completely forgotten. It wasn’t something I couldn’t understand. Because now there are much more important matters than that.

“Hey…So the boat? The boat came with it too, right?”

“Of course, lady. We have prepared the largest ship among those that can be mobilized. The crew has also been specially selected with high loyalty to the Duke.”

“Then we can get out of here quickly.”

“Yes. We can leave at any time, as long as you tell us, even right now.”

“That’s right. Really…That’s it.”

Roselia, who had been smiling faintly, suddenly lowered her head. It seemed that she couldn’t bear the emotion that was overflowing in the moment she had been looking forward to so much. She did n’t know if she was mistaken, but she also felt like waterdrops had fallen from the corners of her eyes.

She was speechless for a long time, as if Enge Meir had also been overcome with emotion. However, the moist eyes soon turned towards us. It seemed that the uninvited guests who intervened in this thrilling moment began to belatedly become concerned.

“By the way, young lady. Are these people her friends her? First of all, it seems that Grofer knows someone, and besides, she was looking for a young lady, so I brought her.”

“Well…Yes. It’s roughly like that.”

“Then, we should bring these people with us. If you are the lady’s friend, there is an order to bring as many people as possible.”

“As many kids as possible…? Why?”

At his words, Rogeria slightly tilted her head. She seemed unable to comprehend the humanitarian point of view that an ordinary person could easily understand.

“I have enough space. I’ve brought enough food… It’s not a problem to take them with me. Even including the Lope-kun and Lena you mentioned.”

“I know it’s possible, but I don’t understand why. At least it’s not something my father would say. You really gave that order?”

“It wasn’t the Duke who gave the order. It was entirely the butler’s opinion.”

“Wait a minute. The butler arbitrarily gave such an order without father’s consent?”

“…Yes.”

“Why?”

A dark cloud hung over the scene that should have been filled with only pure joy. Rogeria, lost in her doubts, frowned at her as if she had suddenly realized something about her.

“Where is your father now?”

“…”

“Are you waiting for me at the port? Or are you still in the capital? Answer me, come on.”

“The Duke said he couldn’t wait any longer, my lady.”

When Rogeria questioned him, he opened his mouth heavily. Then he slightly bowed his head as if he had no face.

“Sorry.”

“No…You said you already left? But you still have time. Why are you in such a hurry?”

“The Duke judged that.”

“Then why did you make that decision? Is there something I still don’t know?”

“There are so many things to tell.”

Compared to the seriousness of the question, the answer was too short and clear. He let out a tense breath and barely lifted his head.

“So, let’s go. I’ll tell you more as we go.”

“Yes. Anyway, the important thing is to get out of here. I know.”

“Yes. Then, let’s get out of here right now…”

“I don’t see why I have to take these kids with me anyway.”

Roselia’s gaze suddenly turned this way. She opened her mouth in a remarkably chilled voice.

“I don’t care what the butler says. I don’t think I’ll have more things to worry about.

“…You are right.”

“I’ve said it before, but there’s no reason for me to give you a ride unless you’re useful to me. It’s nice to meet you, but Saya, there’s no reason I should take you with you. Not even that stupid girl who just sneaked in.”

“…”

“And that goes for you too, Lena.”

“Huh? Me…Even me?”

Lena, who was suddenly pointed out, was very embarrassed and stuttered her words. However, there was no mercy left for Rogeria now.

“Of course. Did you forget what I said? I told you to take the pattern away somehow, either by appealing to the old ties or by offering your body. But you don’t seem to have anything right now, have you?”

“I…I did. But I brought you some very important information.”

“Important information. Tell me. Let’s hear it.”

“Can’t you just get on the boat and tell me? I don’t have time right now.”

“Just say it quickly. After all, there’s nothing, right?”

“It’s not like that! So…That’s…”

She hurriedly opened her mouth, but Lena hesitated for a moment before looking at Roselia. Because she knew all too well that the only card she had was that. But even if she stayed like this, she couldn’t change even if she dragged out time, so she finally confessed her truth.

“Lope passed her emblem her to Erica. She said Erica was the only one who would go with her. Surely… She said so.”

“What? Erica? Seriously. You think that makes sense?

“I… I couldn’t believe it either, but it’s true. I saw those kids too. Right, Saya? Haru?”

“That’s right Rogeria. I saw it too.”

“Saya, you saw it too? Why the hell? Why did Erika do that…”

“But it’s true. Everything the rest of them have is magical fakes.”

“Then the one on the back of your hand is also made up of magic?”

“…That’s right.”

I answered calmly and raised the back of her hand toward Roselia. The only remaining pattern swayed slowly, scattering deep blue light.

Roselia looked at the pattern and was lost in her thoughts. It was as if he was contemplating whether what I was saying was the truth or a well-constructed lie. She met her eyes for a long time, as if she could see through my heart, and then shook her head.

“Honestly, I still can’t believe it. Entrusting the pattern to Erica.”

“…”

“But I don’t think you would have the guts to lie under these circumstances. And there’s no way this pattern could be real. There’s no way Lope sent me guys with real ones. Congratulations Lena. I guess what you’re saying is true.”

“I told you so. So…You’re going to take me on a boat too?”

“Well. I don’t know about that. Because it has been proven that these kids know enough of what you know.”

“Then…!”

“Besides, I think these kids will have a more detailed understanding of the truth. I think you, Saya, are hiding something. And you fool. You are the same.”

Roselia’s sharp gaze turned to Haru this time. She walked towards Haru with her arms crossed.

“Isn’t that the junior guy who used to learn swordsmanship with Lope?

“…”

“No. Maybe more than that. Isn’t it a much more special relationship with you than Saya, who was surrounded by a sense of justice? Feelings tend to sprout when you sweat together. Isn’t it?”

“…Well, I can’t deny it. There’s no reason to do that now.”

Haru nodded her head without a hint of embarrassment even when her invisible opponent questioned her. Then she calmly put her hands behind her back.

“Honestly, I don’t know what kind of feelings you have for me. It could be an expression of sympathy for me since that day when I was blind and took care of me. Of course, you could also describe it as love. “

“Ha. You’re the housemate Lope was hiding from. Now I understand everything. Since I was living with a blind man, it must have been difficult for me to come and join you right away. That’s why I rejected the offer at that time as well.”

“Is that so? I didn’t know you thought of me that much. I’m glad.”

“What? Now… Wait a minute, Rogeria. That girl isn’t that special. It’s normal for her to cling to herself and get kicked out every day! Rather than that girl…”

“Please shut up, Lena. In fact, it’s safe to say that your usefulness is over. If you tease her needlessly again, I’ll cut off her tongue.”

A thumping metal sound echoed along with a bloody threat. Rogeria’s loyal butler responded instantly to her master’s slightest word her thrown at her. No one could open her mouth when she saw her.

“It’s finally quieted down. But well… Actually, Lena’s words aren’t completely meaningless. Anyway, you’re blind, right? But I don’t know how much information you can bring me. Are you really useful?”

“At least you know more than that woman. Is that not enough?”

“Well. Is that so? Anyway, they say Erica has the pattern. But what is the reason for taking you?”

“Because that one isn’t the end.”

“What?”

At that moment, Lena’s face was shocked. And Roselia, too, didn’t show it, but her expression had some cracks. Even so, she still maintained a calm appearance for the day.

“I know how many of those symbols there are in total. And who gave them to them.”

“You know that?”

“People think that if they can’t see their eyes, they can’t hear them. That’s why they inadvertently relax and spill their secrets in front of a disabled person like me. You can’t imagine how many times I overheard people’s nasty truths during my academy days.”

“So you’ve heard Lope’s secret?”

“I’m sure no one has heard more of your secrets than me. Besides…”

“…”

“…It’s not like I didn’t really see anything.”

Haru suddenly brought her hand to her to her face and undid the blindfold that was covering her eye to her. The terrible scars that had been hidden were revealed through the black cloth that fell powerlessly. When Rogeria stepped back from her as if a little surprised, Haru pushed the corner of her mouth up slightly.

Then, very slowly, she began to open her eyes.

“…!!!”

Lena was silently astonished and covered her mouth her, and Roselia also couldn’t hide her embarrassment at the unexpected situation. Their faces were reflected in Haru’s pupils wide open between the scars of her. Trapped in her hideous shell her, abused by her parents her, her eyes her were pearly milky white.

“Oh my gosh…”

“…Do you believe me? I’ve revealed the most important secret. But there’s still a lot left to tell you. Aren’t you curious about what you’ve seen with these eyes?”

“That…”

“There’s only one condition. Take me on a boat. It’s really unfair that I didn’t receive the symbol for all my dedication. At least I can’t literally open my eyes and see that human Lope go to the land of the elves alone.”

“…”

“If you do that, I’ll tell you who to ride on the boat. I’ll tell you how to steal the pattern. How is it? Roselia-senpai.”

“I will betray you. What is that?”

“It’s a betrayal. That person doesn’t trust anyone in the first place. In the meantime, did you send the blind me and the powerless Saya sister to find you? No. We came to you on our own. For.”

Haru’s proposal caused a crack in everyone’s heart. Lena. Roselia. Even Engemere, who did not know the details, seemed at the fact that he had been tricked. The way she woke up was so shocking.

But I wasn’t surprised. Because I can see what others don’t see. For example, things like the focus that keeps wandering and trembling despite trying to face the front, or the image of someone swallowing saliva in tension even though they try to smile. These were things that could not be seen unless one had composure and good eyesight.

In addition, Haru’s pupils her did not constrict at all, nor did they dilate again, despite having been exposed to light for a long time. Even if there was a change, it remained at an extremely minute level. No doubt she was blind.

Of course, I was the only one who noticed that. Lena and Roselia, who were in a hurry, were undoubtedly deceived.

“Whoa… It’s hard to stay afloat.”

Before the truth was exposed, Haru pretended to be tired and closed his eyes again. Then, with a relaxed attitude, he stuck his hand into her pocket her.

“So what are you going to do? Oh, if you don’t tell me right away, I’ll kill you. Well, threats like that don’t work. I know my worth the most. Let’s just have a good time .”

“It’s a cheeky attitude. Even though this side holds the sword.”

“All you have is guts and secrets in your head. So what are you going to do, senior?

“Under…”

Roselia laughed lightly. It was like he didn’t know what to do with this cheeky girl. Even if she could see Haru in front of her, that would n’t prove she knew Lope’s secret of hers. But if she really knew how to take away her crest her, on the contrary, she was the person Rogeria needed the most for Haru.

“…Engemere.”

“Yes. Miss.”

“Rope. Erika. I’ll add a girl named Haru Lee and take her with me. You see.”

“Okay, ma’am.”

“Is there anyone else here to ride Haru? You said. I’ll tell you who it is.”

“I’ll let you know slowly as we go. It’s too burdensome for me to reveal all the secrets at once.”

“Cold bitch. Well, okay. It looks like you’re in a situation where you have to go downhill. If it happens, I might use you as a hostage and threaten Lope. Then, don’t delay and let’s get going. “

“Now… Wait, Rogeria. What about me?”

“Get out of the way Lena.

“Wait. It’s different from the promise…!”

“Really annoying.”

“Aww…!’

Rogeria simply dismissed Lena, who rushed at her, and showed her cynicism. Then she said in a cold voice.

“Don’t be soggy. It’s clear that you’re a worthless bitch, right? If you keep trying to follow me, I’ll cut off your legs.”

“Ro…Rogeria…”

“Then let’s go Haru. Oh, don’t even think about attacking me in the back. Engemere is a talented person who was selected by the Imperial Guard, so he won’t be able to get a single vitality with the skills of Lope .Besides, other members must be coming this way. That’s right. ?”

“Yes. I’ll be back soon, ma’am.”

“Yeah. Then now… Oh, I have to buy it. You were there too.”

Roselia, who was about to head towards the door, suddenly looked at me. Haru then intervened at the right moment.

“Isn’t Saya going with you? Of course, I have to have someone to help me. I also need at least one person to trust around me.”

“Should I?”

“I can’t say that, but still. It’s only one person, so can’t you do that much?”

“Well… Yes. It could be. Then you should follow along and buy it. It might be useful to some extent.”

“…”

“Answer me. I don’t think you still have the old days in your heart?

It was as if he didn’t care about trivial matters anymore. The shamelessness felt so great again. Rogeria seemed to be willing to throw away humanity as long as she could achieve her goal her.

But now wasn’t the time to worry about that. In the midst of the variable she called her bodyguards, which came faster than she thought, she did the best she could one day. And that obviously made the situation in our favor. I was so sorry to throw away such an opportunity because of my own past.

So, you should forget about it now. No, actually, I forgot about it a while ago. Even if there is residual sediment, you can shake it off if you want to. Because now I have precious people.

Because there is a day that gave me courage.

And, because there is Lope.

So I was able to answer with sincerity.

“I don’t have anything in mind, Rogeria.”

“Yeah? That’s good.”

At her answer her, Roselia indifferently turned her head away. Clearing up her karma with just a few words, her steps her were light.

And it was the same for me too. Although the steps were not light, they were not to the extent that they could not move. Even if I was with her, it didn’t matter as long as I could get out of the island. Soon, the closed door opened and the light from outside slowly began to leak in.

…

“But. Before that, I want to ask you one question.”

“…?”

Everyone stopped at the sudden word. Roselia looked behind her and frowned as she was.

“What are you buying? You’ve been quiet all this time, why are you suddenly like this? I’ll answer any questions later, so don’t bother me and just follow me.”

“Yes sister. Let’s go now. You don’t have to do it right now.”

“No. We have to do it now.”

“Sister. Don’t do that.”

When I insisted, he hurriedly stopped me, as if he was embarrassed even for a day. Rogeria seemed to be puzzled by the sight and made her nervous.

“Okay. Let’s hear what the question is. Can we finish it quickly instead?”

“I guess you’ll have to listen to it.”

“It’s annoying. It’s okay. I’m just going to leave it. I don’t need you anyway.”

“It doesn’t matter if you leave first, because I don’t want to ask you questions, Rogeria.”

I turned my head away from Roselia as it was. Then she looked at her butler her, Engemere. He tilted her head at the unexpected situation and raised one eyebrow.

“Is there anything you want to ask me?”

“Yes. It’s something I can’t answer without you.”

“I said it before, but if it’s about the outside situation…”

“I’m not interested in what’s happening now. What I’m curious about is what happened in the past.”

“A thing of the past?”

“Yes.”

I answered briefly and then kept my mouth shut. It felt like a sudden tension radiating from my heart and paralyzing my nerves. My hands kept shaking as I tried to meet the moment when I could resolve the long-standing question.

“There’s something I’ve always been worried about. It’s something I’ve been thinking about ever since the day Lope returned from the academy. Until now, there was no one to answer me, so I kept it in my heart, but I finally met someone who would. That’s you.”

“Me? But I…”

“Mr. Engemere.”

“What.”

“How did the Duke know that there are elves on this island?”

“What?”

“It’s a fact that no one knew until now. Even the professors at the academy didn’t notice the existence of elves. But you, who were outsiders, found out at some point and told Roselia about it. How was that possible? Where? Did you get the information from? Will you?”

“…Do I have an obligation to answer that?”

There was a moment of hostility in his voice. However, Rogeria, who was watching the situation, suddenly intervened as if she was interested.

“Saya. You know something too, don’t you?”

“…”

“I’m going to have to hear the answer. Okay, okay. Just talk about it, Engemere. Actually, I was curious as to where that information came from.”

“It doesn’t matter… But it’s not something I’d confide in the general public, lady.”

“Just think you’re talking to me. I’m curious too.”

“All right.”

Then he slowly nodded his head. Then he started talking in a heavy voice.

“After obtaining information about the elves’ patterns, the duke instructed us to find the remaining elves on the continent. Of course, there was no result. They had already left a long time ago. But we had to find them somehow and get additional information. As you know, the pattern is…”

“I know. So just skip that part.”

“Yes. In any case, in order to preserve the members of the ducal family, someone had to take away the emblem. But most of the recipients of the emblem were members of the imperial family or those who had already left for the Elven land, so there was no possibility. It was hopeless. I couldn’t tell the lady. There was talk of just giving up.”

“…”

“But at that time, a strange rumor circulated in the private sector. Rumors that an elf lover lives in a rural village in the corner of the continent. I couldn’t let go of even a trivial rumor like that.”

“So did you go all the way to that rural village? Do you believe in just one rumor?”

“The duke thought it couldn’t just be a rumor. In a moment of crisis, he said that there are no rumors that spread without reason. So, key personnel who can keep the secret, including myself, were dispatched there.”

He closed his eyes as if recalling the events of the day. Inside, the events of the past were quietly tossing around.

“I thought it was a simple thing, but it wasn’t. No matter how much we asked the villagers about the rumors, they kept their mouth shut. But the more I did, the more confident I was. If there’s nothing to hide , there’s no need to keep quiet.”

“I guess so. Of course.”

“At first, I tried to solve it verbally. But no matter how much I persuaded them, they wouldn’t listen. It seems that they were very reluctant to strangers as they live in a remote rural village. Besides, given the situation like this, conciliation with money or jewels didn’t work, so in the end, I had no choice but to deal with it.”

“That means…”

“They killed the women and tortured the men. It was a rural village, so it was easy because there was no meager guards.

“…”

Even as he brooded over the memories of the murder, his expression remained calm. Because to him he was just doing what he always did. Of course, I couldn’t take it that way, so I asked in a trembling voice.

“You killed so many innocent people?”

“That’s what I do. It’s a pity, but that’s what someone in the world has to do. If you don’t want to hear it, you can stop. Shall I stop?”

“…”

“Anyway, they even confided that the woman was an elf’s lover and that she had a child as well. So, without delay, we went to the place and secured her. Perhaps they knew we were coming, so they prepared to run away. But it didn’t work. He seemed preoccupied with other things. He was weak and couldn’t move well.”

“So. Was she really the elf’s lover? And that she had children… Does that mean she was Lope’s mother?”

“Unfortunately, I couldn’t figure out the detailed information. I resisted with all my might, probably to protect my child. Besides, no matter how much I searched the house, I couldn’t find that common document. It seems that the existence of my child was kept top secret.”

“So what did you do?”

“You know.”

“Ah.”

“I did what I always do.”

…

“It was very difficult because I was a woman who was sick from the beginning. But it wasn’t the first time, and I managed to do it somehow. Of course, I delayed a lot in the process. The resistance was very strong .”

…

“It was like that for about a week. In the end, I went out of my mind. He was talking nonsense while wandering between life and death. There was a slight mistake in the torture process the day before, but I think that was the cause.”

…

“But thanks to you, I found out one thing. That you enrolled your child in the academy that the young lady attends, not anywhere else. It seems that you tried hard to hide your identity in her. It must have come to mind suddenly. That’s how I came to know it, ma’am.”

“Well, it wasn’t a terribly interesting story. Anyway, that’s the end of it, isn’t it?”

“Yes. This is the end. There is no other story.”

…

“…So what?”

“What?”

“So what happened to her?”

I asked the question without even raising my head. Engemere hesitated a little, then spoke indifferently.

“It seems like there’s nothing more to be gained. But I don’t think I’ll live long if I leave it as it is, so I showed you one last mercy. Is this an answer now?”

“…”

“Is it enough? Should I buy it? Are you satisfied?”

…

…That’s what it was.

“…It was something like that.”

“Should I buy it?”

“So that’s what happened…”

Like that. It happened

Words and thoughts tangled in each other as my mind raced. The breath he exhaled was so hot that he could not bear it without exhaling it. Eventually, I slowly removed the gas mask that was covering my mouth. Beads of wet sweat fell to the floor.

“…I thought he might be alive. It was only my guess that he was dead anyway. But that’s how it turned out.”

“What are you talking about? You know something, right?”

“Besides, he didn’t just die. He was trying to protect me until the end. And while suffering terribly.”

“Answer me… Wait a minute. I was trying to protect you?”

“Did she cry during the torture? I’m sure she did. My mother is a person who cries a lot. She cried a lot on the day I left here. If I hadn’t said that I wanted to go to the academy , none of this would have happened.”

“That means…”

“It’s all because of me. From one to ten…”

“…”

“No. That’s not it.”

The head his is too hot. Out of breath If I stay still, I feel like I’m about to explode. Unable to bear the frustration, I lifted my head and took off the hood.

Then my hidden face appeared into the cold air. I said while looking at Roselia’s slowly widening eyes her.

“It’s because of you. Rogeria.”

“Buy you…”

“It’s all because of me, but isn’t there a little bit of your fault?”

“Were you an elf?”

“Even now, that’s all that matters.”

I wanted to laugh. But instead, I tried to burst into tears. Still, now is not the time, so I held back and slipped it down my throat. Along with him, my heart also sank into a deep abyss.

“Rogeria.”

“Yes…?”

“In the end, it’s all because of you.”

My heart is broken. The claws I hid deep inside ripped my chest apart. His trembling hands his lightly clenched into fists.

At that time, for some reason, I was attracted by gravity and looked at Haru. The gaze that she could not meet was insignificantly crushed in the air. Even so, Haru said in a desperate voice as if holding on to the last hope.

“Sister…”

…

“I’m sorry. Haru.”

All I could say was that.

At that moment, I quickly turned around and pulled out the sword hanging from Engemere’s waist. And before that slow metallic sound had gone away, it shattered his body.

“…!”

To pieces I don’t know if there is a more accurate expression than that. I just copied Lope’s swordsmanship that I had seen the other day, but in an instant, I cut his wrists and smashed his eyes. Then, he couldn’t even scream until he cut off his pit and groin, the weak points that Lope had told him about.

No. It seemed that he was not fully aware of the situation yet. His ability to almost be selected as an imperial guard was just that. It was only after his whole body was torn to pieces that he barely opened his mouth.

But before he could react, I slashed the poor neck with all my might. His head flew into a corner spraying blood with a terrifying sensation as if he were cutting the trunk of a tree. The screams he couldn’t utter until the end were poured out instead by the people around him.

“Kyaaaaa!!!”

“Oh my… My God!”

“Sister? What are you doing right now. Sister!”

“Haha…”

Amid the rain of voices, I let out a trembling sigh. Before I knew it, the feeling of blood soaking my whole body was so terrifying that I dropped my sword without realizing it.

But it’s not over yet. The gaze, which had stayed on the headless corpse, soon turned to Rogeria.

“Sah…Saya…?”

“…”

“Don’t come…Don’t come!”

As I approached step by step, Roselia let out a tearing scream. Meanwhile, Lena shuddered in her corner and as soon as she realized that she was not her target her, she ran outside. Amidst the sound of her pitiful footsteps her, Roselia collapsed to her floor.

“Sa…Saya. Listen to me. Huh? I…I didn’t know either. I didn’t know!”

“…”

“I’ll give up anything like the pattern. So save me. I… Do you think you can get out of here without me?”

“…”

“Please buy it. Save me just once. Then I’ll give you anything. Please… Please please.”

“…”

“Please save me!!!”

Eventually, tears flowed from her eyes. But that didn’t change my mind. I walked over to Roselia and grabbed her by the hair her and picked up something from her that had fallen on the floor.

It was a brooch with the coat of arms of the Anbert family. Even though it was unnecessarily large and heavy, it was her pride that Roselia could not abandon until the end of her life. As I lifted it up, I heard a shout from somewhere.

“Buy!”

“…”

It was Lope’s voice. Is it hallucination? Or is it real? If it’s true, I really wanted to say this.

Sorry. Lope.

“No!!!”

“…”

An apology that she could not convey was repeated in her mouth. And she started beating Rogeria mercilessly.

“Aaaaa!!!”

Her eyeballs were crushed with a single blow. But I wasn’t satisfied and continued to wave her hand her. Until her throat she gushed more blood. Until her lips let out a louder scream.

Until her life she finally crumbles and disappears.

I didn’t stop The brutal blows were drowned out by Roselia’s screams her.

“Aaaaah!!!

“…”

“It hurts! It hurts!!! Please!!!”

“…”

“Buy please!

“…Huh.”

“Ehhhhh”

“Huh… Ugh…”

“Ahhhhh…”

Hehe… Uhh… Hehe…”

“…”

Hehe…Ah…Ahhh…”

“…”

“Ughhhhh!”

The bloodstained brooch slipped from his hand her and disappeared into the darkness. I trembled with my hands and groped around to pick up the fallen sword. And he raised his sword high in the sky.

“No! Buy!”

At the last moment, Lope’s voice came from behind. But I just couldn’t stop. Eventually, something damp that had been buried in his chest leaked out. It was a small, hot drop of water that formed only around the eyes of his.

I delivered the last word of apology towards the end of that innocence.

Sorry. Lope.

“Buy it!!!”