Chapter 37 (1/2)

Determination

A horse gallops on the ets kicked up by its hooves as it races forward The droplets glitter despite the grey sky

–Suimei and Lefille arrived at the io

Reiji, upon learning of Sui Mizuki and titania to chase after The two crossed the Nelfila – Aster border and proceeded East of Klant City where the road gives way to a vast forest of evergreens titania grips the reins of her horse as she gallops up to Reiji and expresses her relief, “We got lucky and were able to borrow so the way If not for that, we never would have been able to catch up with you, Reiji-sama”

Reiji ran off alone to save his friend, Suier As a result, titania and the rest of the party were left to chase after hiood fortune, they were able to acquire horses on their way back to Aster and caught up to Reiji while he was resting

Reiji apologizes to her, “Thanks… But Tia, is that really okay? I’ my own selfish whims…”

“It’s fine, this has nothing to do with Reiji-sao with you”

“Sorry, right now…” Right now, this is Reiji’s responsibility Rushi+ng out on his own isn’t wrong, but he will always bring hardshi+p to his co debts he’ll never be able to pay back (60 sure about this one This part was hard)

titania, however, dispels those doubts with a shake of her head and an unwavering sht now, you are mistaken In the first place, it was an aristocrat from my country that deceived Suimei Furthermore, my countrymen and I were also the ones who summoned you and your friends to this world As a result, I, the princess of Aster, am duty bound to aid you Therefore, Reiji-sama, you have no reason to feel indebted to me

“…Thanks, really, thank you”

“Don’t worry about me More importantly—” titania look to the back froht fills her with anxiety Their selfish actions are dragging her into danger “Mizuki…”

Mizuki still can’t ride a horse on her own and clings to the feht’s, Luka’s, back She follows them to face the mazoku army without fear despite the fact that she still isn’t used to co battle

Reiji feels the sas raise his spirits, he say, “Mizuki, don’t push yourself! You’ll lose the ht”

“But…” Mizuki claier, she’ll never forgive herself if she left without doing so The same sense of responsibility that shackles Reiji and titania also binds her

“Mizuki, don’t push yourself This isn’t just about Sui happens to you, I…” Reiji would never be able to forgive hi happened to Mizuki That’s why he wants her to turn back

“Reiji-kun…”

“If we believe it’s too dangerous, get to someplace safe with Luka-san, okay?”

“…Fine, I understand But, what about you? You absolutely can’t do anything too dangerous, either!”

“Don’t worry, I pro the worry on Mizuk’s face in order to relieve her feelings He is without a doubt lying to her The reason is obvious That promise isn’t one that can be kept He has no doubt what so ever of that

titania makes an inquiry after Reiji and Mizuki finish “Reiji-sama, what are your plans?”