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Vilm follows behind Meldina as she walks, gently caressing the patterns on the wall.

''I went around quite a few archaeological sites and trawled through old documents, but I couldn't find anything that was even similar, let alone the same as this one. Well, that was a lot of fun.'

That's why you brought me here.

'That's what I meant. I didn't really want to see my fathers, so I was going to do it later, but I couldn't say that anymore... So I thought I'd ask you to stay with me for a little while.

”...I'm sorry I didn't live up to your expectations, but I haven't seen one either. At least not in our country.

Okay. Even Ville doesn't know that.

Meldina's face falls slightly when she hears Wyrm's reply.

''Oh no... I'll ask her once, since the Dia sisters might know something.

'Ville, you're forgetting it's early in the morning. Would it bother you to call me at this hour?

Her face is down, and she seems to look disappointed.

Looking a little awkward, Vilm makes an alternative suggestion, but is stopped by the other woman herself.

''Yeah, I see that too.''

Virum, who seemed to be aware of his own dismay, scratched his cheek, perhaps to hide his embarrassment.

''Hmph... Thanks.

No, I didn't get it after all, and it's not something to be thanked for...

But you've been very helpful. Besides, your fathers convinced me to do it, right?

It was your sister Hinori and sister Diaz who convinced you to do this.

'Even so, if it hadn't been for Vir, Hinori-sama and the others wouldn't have been able to convince me. Besides, your fathers would have fought to keep you from getting hurt, right?

”...you can't beat up Mel's parents or anyone else you know.

By nature, Virum does not show any mercy to his opponents.

For example, even if the elves were being manipulated at that time, he would have beaten them up or threatened them to the point of not killing them.

The only reason he showed concern for the elves was because they were Meldina's family and fellow countrymen.

As you can see from the series of actions, the existence of Meldina has come to the same level as the spirits (important family members) for Virum.

''When you've taken care of the matter with the High Elves, will you come with me again?''

'Of course. This time sister Hinori and sister Dia will be calling out too, so I think we'll know what's going on.

That's not what I meant, but... well, okay.

And Meldina too, her feelings for Vilm are changing to more than just for her companions.

''Well, it's time for everyone to get up, so let's get back to it.

...Oh.

Meldina, who seems to be in a good mood and smiles whether she knows her own emotions or not, and Virum, who smiles a small smile perhaps because of that smile.

Regardless of the results, the two of them, satisfied with this search, leave the place, thinking about the next one.

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After they left, the door was closed and the room, which should have been closed in darkness, was lighted up faintly.

If you follow the light source, you'll find a purple treasure ball on a pedestal ahead of you.

I couldn't help but feel a sense of mystery at the same time as the treasure ball, which glowed faintly in the darkness, was mysterious.