139 139. Believing (2/2)

There are two places where I can feel a strange presence.

One is where I'm going and the other is where Iris is going.

There's a chance I'll have to run to Iris' place too.

You can't go through here!

No!

--On the way to my destination, I hear a familiar voice.

You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few.

...... Apparently, Chloe had gotten caught up in the situation as well.

”Ruh!

”......!

It's a good idea to take a look at the website and see if you can find anything that might help you.

She has no experience in fighting demons yet.

I immediately unleash Invisible on the demons that are trying to get to Chloe.

”What?

I stopped in front of Chloe, who had a stunned expression on her face.

I'm not sure what to do.　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.

Oh. Is Chloe alone here?　Is your sister-in-law--?

Oh, you're the one who's ...... here all alone!　What about Iris's bodyguard?

Chloe's voice rang out as she closed in on me.

I looked at her in surprise.

Calm down. Ms. Iris and I are separated now.

It's ....... Why? I told you, you have to follow my advice.

...... Does that have anything to do with what's going on?

No!　No, no, no, no, no!　I don't know what the hell is going on here!　I don't know what's going on, but you're my bodyguard, why would you leave Iris alone?

Chloe, tell me what you know. Chloe, tell me what you know. There's a demon attacking the town, and it needs to be dealt with immediately. But why are you in such a hurry to protect Iris?　What do you know about it?

It's .......

Chloe looked lost.

I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

My sister Mariel borrowed a sword from the Knights of ...... to test Iris.

”Your sister-in-law is ......?

It was a word I never thought I'd hear.

I'm sure you'll be able to guess why Marielle came here to test Iris.

Above all, the fact that I borrowed a sword from the Order ...... means that Remyll was also hiding the fact that I was seeing Mariel.

(The Commander ...... knew and didn't tell me. I'm sure you didn't think it would come to this.

And anyway!　I'm not sure what to do.

”Your sister-in-law is also in a situation. I'm sure she'll help you at least until the situation is resolved.

That may be so, but...

Besides, I think she's more concerned about protecting you right now.

What the hell?

I pulled Chloe's body back and put her behind me.

--A few fireballs went off.

It seems that the people who caused this incident set it off.

I cut down all of those fireballs with the blade of the wind.

”What the ......?

In response to the surprised mages, I get as close as I can to the Invisible and release it there. I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it.

”What, ......?

I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to say it.

Chloe, meet up with the knights in the back and get them to protect you. Chloe, meet up with the knights behind you and get them to protect you, including the people in the building. I know you were trying to protect ...... them. And your feelings are the same as Iris's.

”Mr. Iris and ......?

She too decided to fight to protect this town - that's why I sent her away. If you admire Iris, you should know what she is like.

”......!

Chloe choked on her words.

You'll be able to find a lot more information on the web.

But Iris herself doesn't want that.

She wants to be in a position to protect herself, not just be protected.

So I have one piece of advice for you. ”So my one piece of advice is to 'trust' her - at least that's what I'm doing.

”Trust Iris. ......

Chloe mutters, repeating my words.

I don't know if this will convince Chloe, but I run forward.

--With my eyes on the enemy looming before me.