Vol 7 Prologue (2/2)
This strong ih ”the realin my heart
My feelings for Iris and guilt towards Mitsuki were colliding chaotically in my heart
Devoured by the turbulent vortex, I gradually sank into deep slumber
Along the way, due to congestion on the roads, it was already noon by the tiard lab
The drasil was the reason for the gridlock Due to Yggdrasil's core transferring into Tia, cars were able to e had caused ested roads
However, there was soht us to the back of the research lab
”What happened here?”
Carrying the soundly sleeping Tia on ot off the van, I looked at the barricade tape surrounding the lab premises and exclaimed in surprise
”I can see smoke Don't tell me there's a fire?”
Iris looked at the s above the lab and tilted her head uneasily
”Did an accident happen during the power outage?”
Lisa frowned and watched across the barricade tape
Stationed on guard around the facility were not police but armed soldiers
”They are NIFL troops In any case, let us first ask what happened”
After seeing the emblem worn by the soldiers, Mitsuki and shi+no near the barricade tape
”It feels like so very troublesome happened Now it'll be difficult to meet up with Jeanne-chan—no, John”
Looking out through the van , Kili whispered softly
As a deemed disaster, Kili was currently hunted on NIFL's wanted list It would be bad if she were discovered here
”You should leave before a crowd gathers Right now—I'll pretend I didn't see anything”
I quietly answered Kili
”Oh my, I can?”
”This time, well It's all thanks to your help”
Although Kili perfordrasil was definitely inhumane, it was true that we could not have returned safe and sound had she not been there
”Is that so? Thanks Goodbye, Yuu Next you next time I leave Tia in your care”
Thanking in light tone of voice, Kili swiftly disembarked
Nearby, Ariella noticed Kili's movements but did not take any action to stop her
”Although weit”
Ariella smiled wryly and watched Kili leave
”Oh—Mitsuki and Sensei are back”
Hearing Firill, I looked in the lab's direction
Next, I saw Mitsuki and shi+no, accompanied by Miyazawa Kenya, the lab's director
”Mm”
Ren leaned towards rabbed my sleeve all at once Miyazawa Kenya was Ren's father It looked like Ren still had trouble facing hih, she s
Taking a closer look, I noticed Miyazawa Kenya had a cast on his ar to do with the lab's situation
”Hi, I am relieved to see that all of you are fine Looks like the operation succeeded and Yggdrasil has been vanquished”
S warmly, he looked like he was happy for our safe return, but for solimpse into this lab's research, would knoas merely social pleasantries
”Yeah, well I guess it's a success”
We looked at one another and I answered auously
Yggdrasil was not destroyed Instead, its core was now under Tia's control—We had no intention of reporting this situation to him Otherwise, Tia would most likely end up as his newest research subject
At least before returning to Midgard, we must keep this a secret and not let anyone others know
We had already obtained shi+no our trip back on the van Prioritizing the safety and huard's policy
”It's such a shame that all observation equip your battle Please be as detailed as possible in the report submission Thanks”
Miyazawa Kenya spoke to me like a researcher Ren stepped forward
”—Putting that aside, that”
Pointing at the lab that was now barred from entry, Ren asked
”Oh, right I should explain the lab's current situation first It ht?”
”Yeah, so what exactly happened?”
I looked at the strictly barricaded lab and inquired
”When the electrical system went down, the facilities went haywire There were ht up in it”
He looked at his arm in the cast and replied
”Explosion accidents huh”
”Yes, because of that, entry to the lab is now forbidden Your belongings have already been moved out by staff, so just find another place to stay”
Hearing what he said, Lisa showed a troubled expression on her face
”Even if you ask us to find a place to stay, given the current traffic chaos, accommodations must be full everywhere shi+noard directly?”
”We can't return i Furthermore, aircraft are absolutely forbidden until it is confirnetic interference has vanished completely We will probably need to stay two or three more days in japan before we can leave”
shi+nomiya-sensei crossed her arms and answered Then Mitsuki raised her hand
”Excuseto Nii-san and my home?”
”Eh? Mononobe and Mitsuki-chan's home?”
Iris exclaiether before her chest
”I would like to go I'm curious about Mononobe-kun's home”
”I-I am interested too—However, is it really okay to impose so suddenly?”
Lisa asked Mitsuki in a fluster
”The original plan was to pay a visit if time permitted, so that is not an issue shi+nomiya-sensei, is that fine?”
Mitsuki answered Lisa then inquired of shi+nomiya-sensei
”Yes I must stay in Tokyo to handle the aftermath All of you can have free tiard Take a vacation”
”Much appreciated!”
Mitsuki happily bowed her head to express thanks However, I froze at the thought of suddenly returning home
This et a chance to see because I fainted during the school festival
To be honest, I was not prepared at all
”Nii-san, this is wonderful!”
However, Mitsuki sought my opinion happily I forced myself to nod
”Yeah, that's great”
The chance Tia gavehome—
Fate see me that it was now time for me to turn back into myself
Nevertheless—
”Mononobe?”
Iris noticed aze and cocked her head
—I can't turn back yet
Turning back intoher, I absolutely could not do that