Time passed by really quickly and the night had come again. The moonlight shone over Velosâ Royal Palace.
Shirone was looking at the moon from the other side of her window. The glass looked completely transparent as if it didnât even exist, proof that this was glass made by dwarves.
Shirone and Kyouka had gone back to their room after interrogating Regena. They had taken her with them to let her rest in the room right next to them. Regena had started acting violently as soon as they put their hands on her, so Kaya had put her to sleep.
Regena wanted to go back to Kuroki, but Shirone and co. couldnât let go of such a precious source of information. Keeping her next to them was the only way to ensure she was safe and wouldnât do anything without them noticing.
Shirone pitied her a little bit.
All she needed to do was use the teleportation magic that was sealed into that gem and she would be back to Kurokiâs side. Truly, that gem was a precious object. Even Shirone had considered using it to reach Kuroki faster, but Kaya had immediately confiscated it. She couldnât allow Shirone to take such a risk without them first understanding the situation in Nargol.
Shirone then turned around as she felt someoneâs presence coming into their room. It was Kaya who entered.
ăAre you done, Kaya-san?ă
Shirone asked.
Kaya had just finished contacting Chiyuki with communication magic. The bracelet she wore in her hand was enchanted with communication magic.
Communication magic was a slightly complicated spell which only allowed those who wielded it to communicate with each other over a great distance.
In Shironeâs group, Chiyuki was the only one who could use communication magic properly. But, the bracelet was a magic tool that enabled them to use communication magic without any problem.
The bracelet, which was given to them by Rena, enabled anyone to use communication magic. Chiyuki had given them the bracelet before they had left. She had told them to contact her if anything arose.
ăIt seems we have to regroup and rethink our plan for now.ă
Kaya summarized her conversation with Chiyuki as she tapped the bracelet on her left arm.
ăRegroup? Did something happen to them, Kaya?ă
ăYes, Milady. It seems theyâre in trouble. We should return as soon as possible.ă
Kaya replied as she bowed to Kyouka.
ăEeh, even though weâve finally found clues about Kurokiâs situationâŠă
Naturally, Shirone opposed the idea of regrouping. She was unwilling to return! She had finally found something that could allow her to help Kuroki.
ăShirone-sama, hearing Chiyuki-samaâs voice, I feel like they might be in really big trouble this time. In my opinion, we should go back. Arenât you worried about them, Shirone-sama?ă
ăUuuhâŠă
Shirone was truly at her witâs end after being asked such a question by Kaya, because just like Kuroki, Reiji and the others were her important friends. And since her friends were in trouble, it was only natural for Shirone to want to help them.
It was a difficult choice for Shirone.
ăKaya, the way you say it is unfair. They might be in trouble right now but they should be able to protect themselves with their power, but the clues we have now might become obsolete anytime soon. I also oppose the option of regrouping.ă
When Kyouka showed her refusal, Kaya could only agree reluctantly.
ă⊠I understand, Milady. Letâs delay our return for now.ă
ăSorry. Kyouka-san, Kaya-san.ă
Shirone apologized to the two of them for causing trouble. It was only natural for them to want to go back to help Reiji and the others, yet they had still agreed to stay with her a little longer. She profusely thanked them.
ăWell then, what are you going to do next, Shirone-sama?ă
ăI think Iâll visit Algore for now. Itâs closer to Nargol, and thereâs the matter with Regena too.ă
Shirone cast a glance at Regenaâs room.
Since Algore was Regenaâs birthplace, Shirone thought that she might miss it. Moreover, since Omiros finally found Regena, Shirone knew that there must be a lot of stories they wanted to share with each other.
ăUnderstood. But, since Iâm also worried about the situation at Reiji-sama and coâs side, we have to set a deadline.ă
ăUnderstood, Kaya-san.ă
Shirone agreed with Kayaâs proposal to set a deadline.
(I shouldnât drag both of them into my personal problem for too long. But, this must be fate since I met Kuroki as soon as we arrived.)
Shirone kept believing that the previous coincidence was a work of fate.
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The first thing that Goz saw when he opened his eyes was the skin of a naked female human. He looked at her face and couldnât help but think that she looked quite normal when compared to other female humans.
ïŒEven if sheâs considered beautiful, sheâs far below the Heroâs younger sister and her group and Regena. But well, I guess sheâs enough for now.ïŒ
Goz started recalling Regenaâs matter.
After the interrogation, Regena was taken away by the Heroâs younger sister and her companions. Omiros, who had gained Regenaâs ire, was ignored by her and returned to his inn with a dejected look on his face.
Goz, on the other hand, to appease his lower-half that went wild due to the effect of the drug shoved into his throat, invited several of the women that had come on to him during the ball, and ended up sleeping with them.
ïŒThese women should feel really satisfied now that theyâve been with this charming Parsish.ïŒ
Goz cackled. He imagined how enraged these women would be once they found out the ârealâ face of Parsish.
However, Goz didnât really care that much. His lower-half had been satisfied a little bit, but it hadnât been fully satisfied yet. The effects of the aphrodisiac that was shoved into his throat by the Silver Witch had yet to disappear. His raging boner couldnât be appeased with mere normal females.
ïŒThis boner wonât be appeased as long as Iâm not having RegenaâŠïŒ
Goz said so inwardly as he looked at the moon from the window. He had found his woman that he thought to be gone. Regena had been caught by the Silver Witch. Goz didnât really know the identity of that witch since he was never interested in the situation in Nargol. He always knew that Nargol was filled with monsters much stronger than him, so he never wanted to come near the country. Yet, his avoidance had made him ignorant about the existence of Kuna, the beautiful witch
ïŒAccording to Regena, sheâs supposed to be the Demon Kingâs daughter. Though itâs hard to believe that the ugly Demon King can give birth to such a beautiful girl, she does look like his queen.ïŒ
Goz thought that Kuna was lucky to not have taken after her father.
Although, just his luck, and for some unknown reason, the witch he feared had brought Regena with her to Velos Kingdom. Though he couldnât move for the majority of the ball due to Kunaâs magic, once he was released from her spell and could move, he was summoned to the kingâs office for Algoreâs matter, where he was finally reunited with his woman.
Goz had no idea how the Heroâs little sister managed to catch Regena, but fortunately, she had no intention to execute her.
Thus, he gained another chance to kidnap Regena.
ïŒI really am connected with Regena by fate. Letâs offer some prayers to the Goddess of Fate, Casa. I absolutely wonât let her go this time. I wonât let both the Hero and Silver Witch take her from me. She is mine!ïŒ