91 90. Registration completed.txt (1/2)

Giggling, the girl laughs and lands on the ground, coming closer to me.

'Do you know each other?'

Loewen saw the Lastiara Hoosiers' unmitigated power and her expression hardened.

'In case you're wondering, I know you: ....... I'll tell you.

Stepping forward, I construct Dimension Decisive Arithmetic (Gradiate).

However, the girl speaks to me in a cool - and very friendly manner.

'Have you become friends with the Guardian (Guardian) again?　You're still the same, Christ.

There appears to be no wariness.

However, it does not let down its guard. This is an opponent that has more than a little bit of experience with hostile action against 'Epic Seekers'. I don't know what he's going to do.

I don't keep up with their pace and ask questions.

”Are you alone today?

Emotionally unstable Diah is away with Serah. She's on her own now.

In response to a one-sided question, Rastiala Hoozeyers answered graciously.

I let my guard down and asked my next question.

It's a question I've always wanted to ask.

...... And what do you want?

Hmmm, purpose. Well, it has only one purpose. I want my people back.

Fellowship, hey .......

I couldn't believe those words.

If you combine it with what we talked about before, it means that the objective is me and Maria. But neither Maria nor I knew anything about them. They can't be our friends.

So, I'm going to register for the dance competition. It's a good idea to have a good time.

Rustyala Hoosiers beckons us in, then shows us his back and tries to get inside the building. If it's true to their word, they plan to register inside.

I wrinkle my brow and say, ”Hey.

”Hey. Why do I have to help you--

It's not you, Rustyala. You can see (・・・・), right?　You have to call me that. I'll call you Kanami, too.

But it is interrupted by Rustyala's quiet voice.

It's quiet, but it's a strong voice that doesn't say anything. Apparently, he can't stand being called 'you' by me.

...... Rustyala. There's no reason for me to help you.

I decide that I don't mind at least calling him by his name and expressing my opinion.

'Hmmm, is that okay?　Not that I'd mind going on a rampage here?

”Is that what you think you're threatening me with: ......?

'I think that's an effective threat to Kanami,'

Rastiara asserts.

I certainly don't want to have to deal with her here. If we fight in the city center like this, the city will definitely be damaged. The girl in front of me is strong enough to be sure of that.

As someone who works for Lauravia, I don't want the city to be in turmoil.

'Huh, okay ....... I'll help you.

I follow Rastiara into the building.

When Rustyala sees this, she looks happy and looks as if she's going to say 'just as I thought'. And, for some reason, Rowen also has a happy look on her face behind her. Am I being funny and am I being funny now?

So I stand in line with the lady at the reception desk. She'll be kind enough to teach me a lot of things again.

As Rastiara and I keep each other in check with our eyes, our turn comes around.

Rastiara receives a piece of paper like we did, and fills out the necessary information on the paper with a familiar hand.

The receptionist who receives it pales when she sees the contents.

''La, Rastiara Fuzzy Yards ......?''

Hi, Rustyala Foods Yards. Just sign up for a quickie.

If you look closely, I think the receptionist's hand is shaking.

'Well, I'm going to ask you a strange question: ......, is this you, sir?'

'Of course. I wouldn't lie about my name. Unlike some guy.

Rustyala turns to me. 'Somebody somewhere,' he seems to say, 'is me.

'Hey, who are you talking about? For the record, Aikawa Uzumi is not a fake name.

It's off-putting to be looked at like that.

In my life, I've never taken a false name.

'Yes, I have. It's not a pseudonym, that's the problem: ......

Hearing that, Rustyala sighs with a dumbfounded look on his face.

He's still the same guy who says things he doesn't understand.

The receptionist's sister understands that it's her real name and continues to talk.

''Ka, you don't mind?　What a name with a first degree capture order in the Hoosier State, and what a registration: ......

I appreciate your concern. But I think it's unspoken in these competitions that they don't ask about the contestants' origins and background. It shouldn't be a problem.

'Yes, but ....... You are not of a different rank, or the circumstances are unique to .......

From the flow of the conversation, it is clear that Rustyala Hoozeyers is a special kind of sinner. The fact that she's given a 'sama' despite being a sinner makes it seem more likely that she was originally a noble lady.

''No matter what the circumstances, the law doesn't apply within 'Vuarhuala' on the day of the 'Dancing Tournament', so it's okay, it's okay. Besides, it sounds interesting, right?　I'm in.

'It will be exciting, no doubt, but ....... I'm sure that the moment you leave Vualhuala after the ”Dance Competition” is over, you will be surrounded by all the guards. Will you still be attending?

Yeah, I'll get Kanami to take care of that.

Suddenly the conversation turns to me.

Apparently, they think that I'm going to make enemies of all the Allied guards in order to help Rastiara.

Impossible.

I can't help but wonder how they came up with such an idea.

”Hey. Why don't I take care of it? I'm not going to take care of it.

'Oh no, I think I will, right?　I'm willing to bet on this one.

Well, I bet I don't.

Whoa. You're on, Kanami. So the loser will do whatever you say.

'I don't mind, I won't lose. I'd rather happily help the security guard out. Definitely.

I lightly make a promise to Rustyala.

She laughs cheerfully when she hears it.

.............

It's not quite what I was expecting.

At first I thought he was dangerous, but after talking to him, I'm not so sure.

Rather, it's the opposite.

It's hard to put into words - but Rastiara and I fit together.

It's a strange fit.

Just talking with this girl makes my heart beat faster.

Naturally, light words come out of her mouth, and the conversation is fun.

It's as if--

''Silently ....... Certainly the 'Dance Competition' cannot refuse you. We will approve your registration. However, I believe the preliminary round will be in a venue for sinners.

The receptionist, who had a difficult look on her face, nodded as if she had given up.

Yes, it's no problem. Thanks.

Rastiara thanked the receptionist and finished registering for the event.

We all leave the building together.

And I question him about the reason for the event.

Why do you want to participate in the tournament?

It's not easy to get alone with Kanami, so I had to.

I mean, you can't just...

Yes, I want to have an uninterrupted fight with Kanami. And I'm going to destroy that weird bracelet.

Rustyala points to my 'bracelet' with a cheerful smile.

But what she's saying is boisterous.

''The 'bangles' at ......?''

I think that's the point. Snow made eye contact with me, too.

Apparently, it's Snow's way of putting it together.

Then I remember Snow's words, ”That means I'm losing my memory of the past, and it's because of this bracelet.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most of your time. I'm sure that's what you're trying to say.

That's what I mean.

I exhale heavily and calmly analyze the information.

--a hazy past. Repeated headaches. Inconsistent memories. Experiences I can't remember. Palinkron's attitude. Snow's words. The presence of Rastiara and Diablo Sith--

Putting it all together creates a single assumption.

'Yeah (...). I suppose that's a possibility.

'Huh?　You're smarter than I thought.

I don't believe the girl in front of me.

It's the result of many human words combined.

This is definitely a possibility that needs to be considered.

I'll have to think about it.

I know.

I know, and yet--

'But a possibility is a possibility ....... It can't be, it's never going to be ......!

For some reason, I don't feel like thinking about it.

I don't want to take the 'bracelet' off.

Like a curse (・・・・・・・), I can't face that idea seriously.

I can't admit that it's all a lie.

No, you don't want to admit it?

Do I not want to believe that this world is a fiction?

This world of convenience, spent with my beloved sister...

The magical power circulating inside my body becomes blood like mud and binds everything about me.

It's such an illusion. I feel sick as if my heart is being grabbed.

”I see.

Seeing me in denial, Rustyala nodded sadly.

''I'm sorry, but I can't remove this 'bracelet'. It's more important than anything else. ......!

My body muttered to itself.

Oh, yes.

This is.

This world is.

I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not going to be able to do that.

I'm not going to be able to get rid of it.

--And that's why... ・・・・

”More important than anything. Well, then, I guess it can't be helped. I knew this was going to happen in the first place: ......

Rustyala looks a little sad.

But the next moment it changes to a sunny face and takes a step closer to me.

I brace myself to protect my world.

In response, Rastiara speaks kindly to me.

'Don't worry. I'm not going to do anything about it now. It's not a good idea to peck poorly and have a suicidal magic built in. When you take it off, you need to be more prepared: ......

Ready?

Diah must be in tip-top shape. The rest of the time, it's a situation no one can touch.

”And you call that situation a 'dance competition'?

''The 'Dancing Tournament' is in a state of antagonism, with the five nations holding each other in check. Even if you wanted to protect Kanami during the match, Lauravia couldn't move. If she moves and disrupts the tournament, she will give the other four countries a critical opportunity to win.

Certainly, from what I've heard, the power relations between the countries in the ”Dancing Tournament” will be complicated.

It's a kind of three-way tie-up - no, it's a five-way tie-up, so no country can move easily.