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Tsuyuha grabbed my arm as I said so.

「Wait a minute! I'll protect you. Let's go together.」 (Tsuyuha)

「...Those adventurers were able to go home, why can't I go home?」 (Izayoi)

「They're fine because they're adventurers. They weren't injured, and it's not far to the capital.」 (Tsuyuha)

「I'm an adventurer too though.」 (Izayoi)

「There's a small girl you know! Isn't it dangerous? What would you do if a strong monster appears. You can't fight while protecting her, right? It's impossible unless you're a seasoned veteran. I, holding Emperor-rank swordmastery, will protect you.」 (Tsuyuha)

「...I guess it's fine. There are some things I want to know so I'll accompany you. What was that enchant earlier?」 (Izayoi)

「That was my magic. Magic to kill demons and monsters. There's not been much time to use it, so I'm glad to have been able to use it once.」 (Tsuyuha)

「Did a power like that exist?」 (Izayoi)

「Do you not know? The legend of the rain.」 (Tsuyuha)

「What's that.」 (Izayoi)

「It's a legend handed down in my country. There's a picture book. It's the same as the hero's picture book.」 (Tsuyuha)

「They should stop making everything into picture books.」 (Izayoi)

「You don't like picture books? Then I'll give you a simple explanation. The legend of the rain is a story, where war suddenly broke out, and a swordsman with a blade clad in blue light appeared. That person stopped the intense battle, and they left without saying anything. It was like a rainstorm. That's why it's called 【Rain of the End.】 What do you think? Amazingly cool isn't it?」 (Tsuyuha)

「Y, yeah.」 (Izayoi)

「That power is pa.s.sed down through the generations. And I have inherited that power.」 (Tsuyuha)

Pointing her ears sharply, she pushed out her flat chest, and flourished her long coat.

「Because of this, I have the responsibility to protect.」 (Tsuyuha)

「I didn't understand what it was.」 (Izayoi)

「Hurry up, let's go.」 (Tsuyuha)

「This is the capital.」 (Tsuyuha)

We arrived at the capital with the sun high in the sky. There are various things I have to do.

I don't have the time to play around with this girl.

「I'll be going then.」 (Izayoi)

「You won't be going anywhere! I won't let you!」 (Tsuyuha)

「Where won't you let me go? ...Tha's a woman's privilege, but there's no mood and this isn't the place for it.」 (Izayoi)

「It's not a bold confession! What are you saying, that's not what I meant.」 (Tsuyuha)

「Then what did you mean?」 (Izayoi)

「There's no particular meaning, we're going to see Zenesys-sama together.」 (Tsuyuha)

「No, that's—」 (Izayoi)

「What. It's not that. About me not being a disciple, or being a annoying and being sent on a journey. Listen to what Zenesys-sama has to say properly. So come with me.」 (Tsuyuha)

「Go you yourself. I'll be waiting for the results.」 (Izayoi)

「No way! Going alone is scary!」 (Tsuyuha)

「So that's the real reason?」 (Izayoi)

「I'm a little scared to meet after two years... so, please?」 (Tsuyuha)

「...It can't be helped.」 (Izayoi)

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