“Well then….should I open the door?” I check with Alice before slowly opening the door. Carlos and Regis stood there waiting. There were also two knights with them. “……Hmm… I guess you are aware of the ambush. My daughter……has she fainted? I’m guessing you didn’t kill her.” “We put her to sleep because she became upset, she’s not injured. So, …

We arrived in front of Sophia’s bedroom. In front of the door, Alice checked for signs of anyone else in the room, before confirming that there was only one child. “Sophia…I will enter first, then Alice follow after me.” “Okay, once we enter I will ask the spirits to keep our voices from leaking out.” “Please do. Now then, let’s …

I decided on how to go about saving Claire and we left the elves’ village after being sent off by Alice’s mother, and we soon arrived at the Sfir territory without any problems. By the way I’m slightly disguising myself by wearing commoners clothing. Alice has also put on her hair ornament. Alice’s face is unknown to the Sfir family, but …

In a meadow near the village of the elves. Alice and I stood facing each other for our engagement ceremony — correction. Alice is kneeling before me standing because of our height difference. “Then, Leon, take my hand.” “Like this?” I grasp both of Alice’s hands. That’s when, a magic square spread out around us, and heat flowed into me …

A week later. I was under house arrest in the elf village. The building I’m in doesn’t have a draft, but it’s still cold due to it being winter. “I’m still confined even after I’ve managed to escape my imprisoned life. I guess I’m destined to live like this.” I let out a small sigh as I look at the …

It would be impossible for us to escape unnoticed as the members of the Sfir family continued to attack the mansion. Besides, by the way I’m dressed I look like a nobleman, so I’d be even more conspicuous. That’s why, after we escaped from the mansion, we hid in a hut along the outskirts of some farmland. After we had …

We hid in a room inside the mansion to evade the bandits. From outside of the room, we could hear footsteps running through the hallway. When I hold my breath to avoid being heard, I’m attacked by waves of sorrow. From Caroline to my father and even the people that lived in the mansion. I never had a close relationship with …

How many days have passed? A few weeks, maybe a month? Six months have yet to pass, but I spend everyday just eating the meals that are brought to me. The nights were getting colder. When, one night I was awoken by an angry voice coming from somewhere nearby. “…What? Is someone fighting?” I strain my ears to try to …

“You must remain silent in this room.” I was carried away by a knight and I was roughly thrown into a room that had nothing but a bed. “Hey! What are you planning to do with me?” “Shut up! You will wait quietly in this room!” “At the very least you could tell me why.” I try to persist and …

With Sophia and Regis’ guidance, it was decided that we would set up a place to discuss business with the head of the Sfir family, Carlos-san. We were in the office of the Sfir family. I was facing Carlos-san across the desk. At his side, stood Regis. “I understand your story. To be honest, I am surprised that you are …