Chapter 25.1 (1/2)

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◆ Dark Knight Kuroki

「I hope you enjoyed the last night to the fullest」

That was the first thing that was mentioned when I left the separate room to Gallios’ house.

To be honest, I couldn’t answer anything since I can’t recall anything that happened last night.

I wonder what had happened last night?

I don’t know about Rena’s goal.

In fact, she must have some sort of emergency event since she left in hurry.

… For some reason, I believe it should be fine.

Because Reiji’s movements have nothing to do against me. Absolutely not.

I got up in the morning and remained bewildered for a long time.

I tidied my messy room up as though I wanted to escape right away.

After that, I noticed that a few hours have passed, and it’ll be bad if I didn’t escape immediately.

It seems I overdid it. Though I didn’t use any softening agent, the sheets have become fluffy and comfy. Good grief, what should I do….

I could determine nothing no matter how much the time passed. I didn’t find any traces of battle in this room.

Could it be that Rena had no intention to have a go with me?

So, she didn’t report about me to Reiji?

Or, did she report to Reiji but gave an evaluation that I’m a worthless existence compared to him?

Though I would be angry if that’s the case, as a matter of fact, I don’t know what should I do if that was really the case.

「Kuro, is that girl in there?」

He might be referring to Rena. Gallios is grinning as he asked that question.

「She’s gone when I woke up….」

Gallios is showing a surprised face after hearing my reply.

「That’s strange, I should know if someone really passes by….」

Maybe she left with flight magic.

Did she go to Reiji’s place?

Gallos is tilting his head while showing a surprised face. But there’s nothing he can do since he doesn’t know about it.

「If you have time after this, Kuro, I suggest you look at your reflection on the mirror. That’s an amazing face you got there」

Gallios is saying so while laughing heartily.

「？」

Following Gallios advice, I went to the washroom that has a mirror inside.

The mirrors of this world are made of polished metal. Though it’s rather hard to see my reflection, it’s already sufficient enough.

There’s a trace of assault on my face. And then, there was a lot of something in red color.

「This is…. What kind of red mark is this?」

But, it seems I can wash it.

I pour water from the jug where they kept water to wash my face.

「It won’t disappear that easily….」

Could it be that this red mark is cursed so that it won’t come off that easily?

Abandoning this action, it looks like it’s better to just hide my face for today.

「Gallios-senpai, is Kuro-dono in there!?」

A loud voice suddenly resounded. It was Rember’s voice. What happened?

When I arrived at the living room, Rember is there.

「Senpai!! Kuro-dono!! Please lend me your power!」

Rember bows his head toward Gallios and me out of nowhere.

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◆ Sword Maiden, Shirone

Unfortunately, it’s cloudy today.

It doesn’t seem like an enjoyable weather to stroll outside the rampart.

But well, I won’t be asking for more luxury today since I’m not wearing that embarrassing armor anymore.

Today, everyone but me is searching for that pervert.

It’s good if we find a way to go back, but….

To be honest, except for Chiyuki-san, everyone isn’t that keen to go back.

Reiji-kun, Rino-chan, and Nao-chan seem to have no problem with not being able to return.

Sahoko-san is okay as long as she can remain beside Reiji-kun side; Kyouka-san and Kaya-san don’t seem to have intentions to return, either.

Then, what about me?

To be honest, I don’t know.

I’m having fun with everyone. Some parts of me feel relieved that we lost the way to go back.

I’m happy and I still want to be together with everyone.

But, it doesn’t mean that I don’t want to go back at all.

What Chiyuki-san said is correct, there’s someone I want to meet in our world.

I won’t forgive that Diehart, the one responsible for why we lost the way to go back.