Saijaku Muhai no Bahamut - Volume 20 - Chapter 2

Episode 2 – Under the Starry Sky of the Country of Snow (Krulcifer Chapter) 

Part 1 

Several days later after returning to the academy from the inspection to the western territory with Celis. 

This time Lux was compelled to depart to an allied country that was Ymir Theocracy. 

Formally, it would be for conveying that Lux would become the next king and having audience with Pope Nias and requesting for the alliance between the two countries to continue. 

In short the trip was for greeting, but it was a state affairs that Lux had to do after the authority of Queen Raffi had moved to Lux. 

Krulcifer called Lux several days before the departure. 

The blue haired girl was holding a pointer like a teacher while wearing glasses inside the drawing room of the academy at night that was illuminated by lamp. 

The objective of this study was two. 

Krulcifer had summarized the information about Ymir Theocracy ‘s history and the current situation there from the news that she heard from her stepfather Count Stiyl Einfolk and Mel Gizalut of the Seven Dragon Paladins. He was teaching it to Lux as a prerequisite knowledge. 

The other objective was to give Lux supplementary lessons of the academy’s lessons that Lux was falling behind. 

Lux was in a unique position where he was an officer cadet and also the next king at the same time. Because of that he was naturally busy with official business and unable to attend the class decently. 

However, considerable amount of credit was required to graduate, because of that Krulcifer with her top grade volunteered to be his teacher. 

And so she was teaching Lux one-to-one like this for several days until the day of departure to Ymir. 

That’s how it is done. From the tendency until now, I think that this topic will come out in test, so let’s learn it properly.? 

R-right……, thank you. But Krulcifer-san? 

What is it? If you have a question then don’t hold back.? 

…………? 

Lux stiffened in bewilderment seeing Krulcifer who was replying to him with a smile. 

It was a lot. 

Since a week ago, the books for learning that were piled up in front of Lux’s desk were forming a huge mound. 

It was literally a mountain of books. 

Can we really finish all these?? 

Now, I wonder about that. However??if you want to graduate properly then there will be nothing better if you can finish them all.? 

…………? 

Krulcifer chuckled with a brazen smile. 

He couldn’t say something like please go easy on me if she told him that. 

It was Lux who accepted the position as king, and it was also Lux who wished to stay as an officer cadet at the same time. 

Considering the situation, there wouldn’t be a problem even if he took temporary absence or withdrew from the academy but??he didn’t want to do that. 

He wanted to formally graduate from this academy that had accepted him and contained a lot of memories. 

If it was said that he was being selfish then perhaps it was indeed correct. 

However, this was without a doubt Lux’s wish. 

……By the way Krulcifer-san.? 

What is it?? 

……No, as I thought it’s nothing.? 

Is that so? Ask me right away if there is something that you don’t understand.? 

What Lux wanted to ask wasn’t something like that. 

He got the feeling that Krulcifer was acting strange since he returned to the academy from the inspection ot the western territory with Celis. 

Of course, on the surface there was nothing unusual and she was being the usual cool girl, but he was feeling a pressure that couldn’t be hidden by her surface appearance. 

(What’s this? This thing that I’m feeling from Krulcifer-san……) 

It wasn’t that she was simply angry. 

When he asked her to teach him, she normally taught him politely. She also summarized the lesson so that Lux could easily learn it. 

Considering that, she could be said as really kind instead but??. 

However, he got the feeling that she was different from usual. 

Even the dense Lux was able to detect that as expected. 

Here, tea. Also??I have put together the schedule during our stay in Ymir Theocracy, you should check it later.? 

Thank you, it’s a big help. Let’s see??? 

The topic suddenly changed and Krulcifer handed him a schedule. 

Lux read it and he was bewildered as expected. 

Say, Krulcifer-san.? 

What is it?? 

This schedule, isn’t it a bit harsh? Our stay there is extended for two days longer, if I don’t shorten my time staying in the academy for this??? 

I guess. It can’t be helped but I wonder if you can shorten your stay in the academy? There won’t be any problem if Lux-kun work hard with the supplementary lessons.? 

Lux was perplexed by Krulcifer’s smile that seemed to contain a hidden meaning. 

Err, could it be……you’re angry?? 

There’s no such thing.? 

When Lux asked with a wry smile, Krulcifer answered him right away with a cool expression. 

Then, as I thought returning the schedule to before is??? 

Don’t you want to give it a try following this schedule for the time being?? 

When Lux asked one more time, Krulcifer replied to him right away with a smile. 

……I’ll do my best.? 

Lux said that and grappled with the supplementary lessons for the part where he would be absent from the classes but??at the middle he fell asleep. After that Krulcifer also gave up and in the end the number of days of his stay in Ymir didn’t get extended. 

And then the day of departure finally arrived. 

It would be a trip to visit Ymir Theocracy for three days and two nights. 

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Part 2 

The large country of the north, Ymir Theocracy was cold. 

If one treated the winter here like in the winter at the second month of new kingdom and dressed accordingly, they might possibly freeze to death if they forcefully marched through the cold here. 

Lux and Krulcifer and their bodyguards the Triad were continuing to move through such cold with their Drag-Ride. 

Because heat was transmitted from the Force Core, it didn’t feel cold even when they were only wearing pilot suit, but if they dispelled the Drag-Ride they were wearing, they would immediately return to the world of extreme cold. 

Therefore everyone kept moving while wearing their Drag-Ride. They would build a windbreak and fire during their break before getting out of their Drag-Ride. They would catch cold if they didn’t do that. 

Because Tillfur’s Wyrm and Noct’s Drake couldn’t fly, everyone inevitably had to match their speed with the two who were advancing on the snow. 

Of course, if Lux and Krulcifer went at full speed by themselves, they would finish traveling in half a time. But they were heading to a foreign country, so it was judged that bodyguards were needed as expected. 

They had several breaks during the trip before they finally arrived at the capital of Ymir Theocracy at the afternoon. 

When they headed to the main gate of the temple, Mel Gizalut of the Seven Dragon Paladins was the one to meet them. 

Long time no see. Not even one month has passed but??. Onii-chan, are you alright? You look a bit tired there??? 

No, I’m fine.? 

The young girl with platinum hair only gave a brief greeting before she stared at Lux with a dubious face. 

In respond Lux smiled to pretend that nothing was wrong. 

Krulcifer, did you do something?? 

Not really.? 

……Well, no matter. It doesn’t look like that you’re in a really bad state, let’s go.? 

Krulcifer purified her body first before they stepped inside the temple together. 

Lux finished his audience with the young Pope Nias and they agreed with the continuation of the alliance. 

After that there was a banquet, but the meal of the pious believers was modest. 

Lux had properly received the instruction about the manners here from Krulcifer before entering the country. 

The manners for the meal, the way to act within the temple, the procedure for prayer, Lux did them all without trouble. 

Well then King Lux, pardon me with this.? 

At the parting, Mel Gizalut came to see them off and bowed respectfully. 

She was choosing her words and gesture properly when in public. 

Even though she looked childish, she was progressing forward as a noble lady and as a Drag-Knight. 

Take care of yourself too Lady Mel. Please contact us if something happen. I promise that we will surely be of assistance as an ally.? 

I’m extremely delighted to hear that, your majesty.? 

It was a conversation that was following formality, but they were sporting an easy smile in contrast of their usage of stiff and formal words. 

In the past Lux had also saved this country and Mel from danger. 

They fought side by side as comrade-in-arms at the previous grand battle. 

Stay well, Onii-chan.? 

Her eyes were saying that to him mischievously. 

It seemed she also had a talk about something with Krulcifer just now, but would she tell him what they were talking about? 

After finishing his official duty at the capital’s temple and having a talk, Lux and co headed to Krulcifer’s??Einfolk House’s villa. 

Krulcifer’s family, starting from her stepfather Stiyl, her stepbrother Zain, and even her step sisters, all of them had gathered there. 

The one person who was the most nostalgic even among them was the butler Alterize. 

I’ve been waiting impatiently for this day to come, Lux-sama??no, your majesty the king.? 

Just call me Lux. We are already outside the public’s eye after all.? 

Lux replied with a wry smile. 

Perhaps having to repeat this kind of talk every time was the most inconvenient thing for him right now. 

Then, how about you also act without any reserve here? Right now this place has also become your home after all.? 

True. Then, I’m home.? 

Lux followed the encouragement of Zain who was now his brother-in-law and he was shown into the living room. 

A modest welcoming banquet was held once more. 

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Part 3 

The people of Ymir Theocracy wouldn’t do something like making merry stupidly because of their religion’s teaching. 

Under the snow that was continuing to fall silently, Krulcifer made the banquet finished early and invited Lux outside. 

The fourth Ruin, Hall. 

It was a place that could be called as Krulcifer’s other home as the Key’s Supervisor. The two of them were heading there. 

We might have to spend some more effort there but, can I ask you to come with me?? 

They had already received the permission to enter the Ruin from Pope Nias. Their job would be to check the management inside the Ruin. 

The Ruin should have been made to stop functioning in order to seal the technology and legacy of the past inside??. 

There should be nobody else who could enter this place anymore, but there were countless people who wanted to steal those legacy and technology. 

Of course there were guards assigned to this place but??checking the condition inside periodically was also a duty of Krulcifer as the Key’s Supervisor. 

I’m fine with that but??will it be alright? The two of us going outside alone like this.? 

Yes, I’ll tell Alterize and my family before we go.? 

Lux nodded seeing Krulcifer making an unusually quiet face. 

Leaving behind the Triad who were accompanying them to Ymir as their guards in Einfolk House, they departed to the Ruin at the late at night that had become completely silent. 

Presently??there shouldn’t be any danger of Abyss appearing. 

There was also no conspicuous banditry by Drag-Knight organization right now. 

Even so, the two of them wore their Drag-Ride and vigilantly arrived at the Ruin. 

They greeted the guards while heading to the designated place. There they were transferred to inside with a faint light. 

Long time no see dearimasu! Xfer-sama??no, Krulcifer-sama.? 

It has been a while Ney. Has there been anything unusual here?? 

It was an Automata with mechanical dog ears. 

Ney Louches came to greet them. 

The Automatas were the managers of the Ruins. They were programmed so they fundamentally wouldn’t listen to anyone’s order except the Key’s Supervisors and the Lords. 

Also, currently the Ruins weren’t producing Abyss or manufacturing Drag-Ride. 

Far from that??, works were being carried out to erase the past legacy and technology. 

The only problem is how boring it is here dearimasu. No one is coming here after all. But??as requested, I have made the arrangement for today!? 

I see, thank you. I’m thankful for your work.? 

No no, it’s not that much though??dearimasu.? 

Ney leaned her head forward like an actual dog. 

Krulcifer smiled at that and patted her head. 

This place is??. Could it be, the Ruin’s lodging?? 

Yes, I asked Ney to activate one of the rooms in the residential quarter.? 

The two were shown into deep inside the Hall and found a peculiar lodging facility there. 

Strangely that room had no ceiling. 

Above them there was the moon that was shining brightly and the azure night sky that was illuminated by that moonlight. 

And then??, the snows that were fluttering in the sky were sparkling. 

It was a space with fairytale-like……and beautiful mood. 

But, there was no cold, and the snow also didn’t fall into the room. 

It seemed that the night sky was projected inside the room through a screen but??the way it was set up it felt like the ceiling itself didn’t exist. 

And yet despite the sight, the room that was illuminated faintly by a lamp was warm. 

There was a table and sofa with smooth shape. There were also chilled glasses and the like nearby. 

I found this room together with Mel in the previous investigation. This place looks like a lodging facility. Then I asked Ney to repaired it so it can be used.? 

Compared to the other Ruins, the Hall??had a larger aspect of being a vault, or perhaps a shelter. 

It seemed there was no no more resident here but, it looked like the facility was still functioning if it was restored. 

Let’s stay here today. We can return to Einfolk House tomorrow afternoon, so let’s take it easy here.? 

……Say, Krulcifer-san.? 

What’s the matter? You don’t like this kind of room perhaps?? 

Lux showed a bewildered expression toward Krulcifer who was nonchalantly saying her suggestion. 

Isn’t this, mixing public and private affairs unprofessionally……?? 

…………? 

Although it was just a lodging facility, it was a fact that Krulcifer was ordering the restoration of a Ruin’s function, so Lux questioned whether this could be considered as an improper use of Ruin. 

But, Krulcifer who heard that sighed with an uncharacteristic exasperated expression. 

Look here. You are going to have a lot of concerns from now on if you are being that serious you know? Well, that’s really just like you though……? 

Is this really okay……? 

We came here in order to check the management of the Ruin. Even if the work get dragging on and because of that we have to stay the night here, there won’t be any problem. Ney also think so right?? 

It’s just like Krulcifer-sama say dearimasu!? 

Ney’s mechanical dog ears stood up and she agreed. 

It feels like you are making her say that though……? 

Lux retorted with a small voice, but it only got lightly ignored. 

However, he actually felt like there wouldn’t be any particular problem with them staying the night here. 

(Even so, why did Krulcifer-san arrange this kind of schedule?) 

Lux took a rest inside the room while he suddenly turned pensive. 

While Krulcifer made Lux rest, she was checking with Ney Louches about the records and information that were left behind in the Ruin. 

It seemed there wasn’t any new survivor of the old era that had been discovered, and there were also no intruder who came here. 

The Drag-Knights that each country possessed had been greatly reduced in the previous great battle, because of that there was also no a large group that was trying to infiltrate the Ruin. 

Although that was only the situation at the present time. It was necessary to continue managing the Ruin with great caution??. 

Rest here Lux-kun. I’ll go change my clothes for a bit.? 

Ah, okay. Then, just for a bit??? 

Krulcifer and Ney left the room. The slight tension that was remaining in Lux was dispelled with them gone. 

Then, his fatigue flooded him and dragged him into a light sleep. 

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Part 4 

Lux-sama. How are you feeling right now dearimasu?? 

Nn……. Wait, what’s this!?? 

When Lux opened his eyes, there was a cord lengthening from the bed where he was sleeping on until now that was connected to his body. 

The upper part of his pilot suit was taken off, but he didn’t feel cold because of the heater. 

It’s just a simple device to accelerate recovery. Recovery speed that is several times faster than simply sleeping normally can be expected from it.? 

The moon was still shining dazzlingly when he looked up at the sky above. 

It didn’t seem like too much time had passed since then. 

Oh? You have woken up. It’ll be fine even if you sleep until morning though.? 

Inside the silent room, there was Krulcifer who had changed from her pilot suit into a deep blue dress. 

She must have changed into that while Lux was sleeping. 

Her hair was tied on her back and she smiled at him with a graceful appearance. 

Could it be, Krulcifer-san expressly took me here for this??? 

Did she arrange a rest schedule for Lux who had been tired recently? 

That’s half correct but??it’s also half wrong. That’s not my original objective, this is like a bit of atonement.? 

Atonement……?? 

Lux tilted his head at that answer that was completely outside of his expectation. 

While he was doing that, Krulcifer was just staring at the screen of the night sky??at the moon amidst the falling snow. 

Yes, because this time I made you forced yourself too hard for my own convenience.? 

Her expression from the side looked somewhat lonely when she muttered that. 

Lux felt puzzled seeing that. 

Krulcifer spoke further before Lux could ask her what she meant. 

Her cheeks were slightly red. It might be because she had opened the wine that was brought here. 

So you haven’t noticed. Well, it’s just like you Lux-kun??. I want to spend a long a long time with you in this trip. That was also why I made that study meeting go longer like that.? 

There was simply a need to economize the time even more if she wanted to make time within Lux’s hard schedule. 

Krulcifer-san thought, that made me tired?? 

I unconsciously??no, it’s unfair to say it like that. I was purposefully arranging it to be like that. Though I pretended to be ignorant.? 

…………? 

After heading to the western territory with Celis, Krulcifer proactively played the role as Lux’s lecturer in order to compensate for all the lessons that Lux had fallen behind until now. 

Certainly, Lux himself had to admit that he had it hard with all the lessons, but, 

That’s not the case. In the first place it was I myself who decided to keep being an officer cadet while also being a king at the same time. Krulcifer-san, you were doing your best to help me so that I can do just that.? 

That was Lux’s honest feeling. 

Though it seemed that Krulcifer had casually increased the amount he had to study within one day because she wanted to make a time to be together with him. 

But in the first place it was thanks to Krulcifer that he was able to shorten the time he needed to study. 

However, Krulcifer smiled with a troubled look. 

That answer is really like you Lux-kun. But you know??, I was thinking this during that study meeting. I want to spend time longer with you. Surely, I felt anxious in my heart that you were taken by Celis-senpai??? 

…………? 

About the matter of you becoming king, I want to believe that I made that suggestion with a calm mind, but it was actually an exasperating act if I say so myself. I acted like I was the calmest person there, and yet I was the one who felt the deepest jealousy among everyone. That’s why, I admonished myself and arranged this for atonement.? 

Krulcifer-san.? 

It was Krulcifer who suggested that Lux married Lisha as hi queen while marrying the other four as his concubines if he became king. 

But, the wish to monopolize Lux was welling up subconsciously within her??she was confessing that. 

She said that she noticed what she was doing after seeing Lux staggering from fatigue and returned to her sense. 

She said that was why now??the time they were spending in this Ruin was for Lux to get a break. 

However Lux didn’t think like that. 

He stood up wearing the white robe that was put on him while he was sleeping and walked to sit face to face with Krulcifer. 

And then, he asked Ney to bring him one more glass. 

What’s wrong? Why don’t you lay down to rest instead?? 

I’m thinking to enjoy the night scene of Ymir Theocracy too. This is a rare chance after all, and Krulcifer-san has also prepared this kind of lodging for it.? 

You aren’t, angry with me?? 

Krulcifer casually averted her gaze, but Lux answered with a shake of his head. 

I’m thankful instead. After all I was able to act properly in the temple all thanks to Krulcifer-san.? 

Lux smiled with a wine glass in one hand. 

You are kind like usual. But??that’s why I’m feeling uneasy.? 

Eh?? 

You are loved by a lot of girls. It made me scared since a long time ago. Because I understand that you are someone loved.? 

Since a long time ago, err??!?? 

See. You are really dense. When you saved me from Balzerite, when you called at me the Garden while I was stricken with feeling of solitude, I was already in love with you since then.? 

Krulcifer told him that while her hand gently touched Lux’s face. 

And then, she quietly kissed him. 

Krulcifer, san……? 

How troubling, even though I thought that I would be able to act like a perfect human in order to be accepted by Einfolk House??, by the people of this era, it’s like I become completely hopeless when it come to you.? 

Krulcifer said that with a self-depreciating smile. 

Lux’s heart pounded loudly in his chest seeing her sensual emotional smile. 

Krulcifer was found by Einfolk House in this Hall and they adopted her. She was raised with her surrounding treating her like a tumor. 

It was a countermeasure so that other people wouldn’t learn about Krulcifer’s origin and tried to make use of her with malicious intention, even so that was fundamentally still a lonely life. 

This intelligent girl harbored wariness to get close to other people that was stronger than anyone. 

Her subconscious wish to monopolize Lux must be the flipside of the loneliness of this girl who was usually more composed than anyone. 

Even her who was intelligent, strong, beautiful, and perfect was still a girl. 

She was harboring such passionate feeling toward him??. 

She was an awkward girl who felt that her feeling that was seeking for Lux was sinful. To Lux, he felt that she was awfully lovely. 

That was why, he sat beside Krulcifer and firmly embraced Krulcifer’s slender body before whispering into her ear. 

I am, really happy.? 

Eh……?? 

I’m happy that Krulcifer-san is thinking about me that deeply. That’s why, don’t feel anxious.? 

That’s, foul play.? 

Seeing Lux’s smile, Krulcifer blushed shyly and averted her face. 

My feeling will waver if you tell me something like that. It makes me want to cling on you endlessly.? 

That’s fine. At the very least right now??there are only the two of us here after all.? 

Is that so? Then, I won’t hold back. Perhaps I should ask you to let me stay by your side.? 

Krulcifer moved closer to Lux’s side and snuggled up to him. 

And then she entwined her arm and fingers with his while looking up to the silent snowy scene. 

A soundless time silently lapsed. 

Even so she was feeling fulfilled without the slightest feeling of dissatisfaction or anxiety. 

I had been wanting to come here all this time. Together with you.? 

Ahaha, the last time we came here, everyone also came along in the end. It was nice in its own way with how lively it was though??? 

There is also that but, it’s because this place is my birthplace.? 

…………? 

Even if it’s just for form’s sake, I wanted to report it. That I’m able to properly fall in love with someone of this era. That I’m not alone anymore.? 

I’m glad.? 

Lux’s face relaxed and he smiled. Krulcifer brought her face even closer. 

Thank you Lux-kun. I love you.? 

A peaceful and blazing feeling enveloped the two. 

When they noticed, the sky that was projected on the ceiling cleared up and the radiant sun was climbing high up in the sky. 

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Part 5 

Then, both of you, thanks for your hard work this time.? 

At the afternoon of the next day. 

The two of them hurriedly finished the inspection of the Ruin and returned to the villa of Einfolk House. After finishing the preparation to return back to the new kingdom??Mel of the Seven Dragon Paladins expressly came to see them off. 

Looking at you two right now, it looks like you two were able to make up with each other properly.? 

Yes??. Thanks to you.? 

Krulcifer smiled at Mel after she pointed that out and her arms twined around Lux’s arm. 

Did you make Lux force himself without realizing it???  It was none other than Mel who warned Krulcifer of that. 

Haa……. As I thought, perhaps it would be better to not tell you. It’s really irritating seeing you two flirting right in front of me.? 

Mel said that with a conflicted and exasperated face. Lux panicked. 

Err……Krulcifer-san. We are still in public place more or less here so??? 

My, isn’t it fine. We are formally engaged with each other, so there isn’t any problem at all.? 

…………? 

Lux smiled wryly at Krulcifer who was mischievously picking a quarrel with Mel. 

How should he say it, she was acting like herself. 

It felt like she had returned to how she was before after so long. 

Then, should we return? Back to the new kingdom.? 

Yep.? 

Lux-sama, please take care of Ojou-sama.? 

Starting from the butler Alterize, the members of Einfolk House also said their farewell, and then Lux and others equipped their Drag-Ride and left the country. 

As soon as they got out of the theocracy, the Triad who were on standby as guards showed a weary expression. 

Why??are you three looking that tired I wonder? You three didn’t have a good rest yesterday night?? 

The Triad had been told beforehand that Lux and Krulcifer would stay the night in the Ruin, and they were staying in the detached mansion of Einfolk House, so there shouldn’t be any reason for them to be fatigued??. 

We also thought that we would be able to rest. Cause those people, from a glance they looked like a dry bunch??but that was a miscalculation.? 

Tillfur who was gliding on the snow field with her Wyrm let out a long sigh. 

Sharis who was flying beside Lux and Krulcifer also hung her head down. 

While the two of you were gone, they called out for the continuation of the banquet. They asked us a lot of prying questions nosily, like how is the standing of miss Krulcifer among the five fiancées, or how are the two of you getting along.? 

Yes. It was horrible. In various sense.? 

…………? 

Even Noct was sending them a resentful gaze. Lux and Krulcifer guessed what happened from seeing that. 

It seemed, Lux and Krulcifer were more blessed than they expected. 

I’m sorry for what my family had done. I was unable to really talk with them.? 

They must not wish to take Lux and Krulcifer’s time and troubled them because they knew how busy the two of them were. 

However, they were still curious, so they made the Triad to accompany their talk. 

In the end, although those members of Einfolk House looked like a reserved bunch from a glance, they were actually worried for Krulcifer??it seemed that was how it was. 

They are really troublesome.? 

Krulcifer unusually laughed with a bright expression. 

It looks like Krulcifer-san has taken after them without really realizing it. Even if they are not blood related family.? 

You’re right.? 

They were really similar with Krulcifer in how they were pretending to be cold on the surface so that other wouldn’t realize they were actually deeply affectionate people. 

The girl from the past era who was discovered in the Ruin had certainly obtained family in this era. 

Let’s make a proper schedule next time so that you can spend time with my family.? 

Yeah. I’ll also work hard so we can take our time slowly next time.? 

Thank you. I’m glad that I was able to return here with you.? 

Krulcifer glided beside Lux while holding out Fafnir’s armored arm lightly toward him. 

In respond Lux also held out his Wyvern’s armored arm so the armored arm of their Drag-Ride touched each other lightly. The two of them smiled. 

Why are you two having a nice talk by yourself in your own world.? 

Yep yep……. What about our position after coming along until Ymir Theocracy like this as guards……. In the end we aren’t even doing that guard job.? 

Yes. Next time we will push the troublesome matters to you two.? 

Wait-……!?? 

The Triad spewed out resentful words while glancing at Lux and Krulcifer who were smiling at each other. 

Lux tried to soothe the three of them in panic. Krulcifer watched him cheerfully while flying through the azure sky. 

Krulcifer was convinced that she didn’t have any place to belong in this era. 

But Lux always made her realized that she had a place to belong, that she could make one for herself. 

Hey, Lux-kun.? 

Wait, Krulcifer-san too, help me out here. Getting the three of them back into good mood is??? 

I love you. Very much so.? 

…………? 

Lux stiffened seeing Krulcifer smiling at him with an expression of deep love and reddened cheeks. 

Usually she was a cool girl, but that made the face she was making right now to stab into his chest even deeper than it should. 

After a moment of silence, the Triad who was witnessing that scene took some distance and started whispering to each other. 

Err, everyone??you three are still more or less my bodyguards……? 

It felt like that even the return trip to the new kingdom that would take half a day would be enjoyable.