『Good morning. Wake u～p～』
I wake up to Yuu’s noisy voice.
『Good morning』
I let out a sigh at his beaming smile.
「Good morning. You are energetic from the morning」
Yuu is unnecessarily energetic. I wanted to sleep a little longer. Besides, my legs have muscle pain and hurt every time I move them!
『It was the most fun ever! I wanted to show it to Rina too!』
「What?」
What happened in the middle of the night? Judging by Yuu’s condition, it does not seem to be disadvantageous for me or my family.
『That trash came in the middle of the night!』
「Eh! Ouch!」
Because I sat up vigorously, pain runs through my legs.
『What is wrong? Are you injured?』
「Muscle pain. Because I worked hard yesterday」
『Ah, you were running with a desperate face』
I wish he would forget that if possible.
「So, what happened when the trash came?」
I never thought she would come in the middle of the night.
『She ordered for us to be threatened, so she came to see the result』
Come to think of it, she ordered for us to be threatened, but because she skimped on the reward, it was not executed in the end.
『Even so, the watchers did nothing. Knowing that, she was furious. That trash had a red face and looked terrifying』
I kind of wanted to see that.
「And then?」
『The trash immediately went to shout at the leader of the watchers』
「Was there such a person?」
『Yes, it seems the watchers are people who make their living from shady businesses』
Eh, are they not quite dangerous people?
『The leader seemed to have a public face as well. Well, that does not matter right now』
No, that is also important. But it is fine for now.
『So, regarding the trash, she went to shout but was threatened instead. She was told to pay the money immediately. If she did not pay, they said they would expose all her past misdeeds』
Past misdeeds?
「Is there something else?」
『He did not mention the details. But judging by the trash’s expression, I think there is something』
「I see. Will she pay the money soon?」
『Yes, judging by how flustered the trash was, I think she will pay immediately』
If she pays the first reward, she might execute the order. If that happens, my family will be frightened.
「Can we not somehow delay the payment of the reward?」
Hmm, is it impossible after all? But is there not some way?
『Rina』
『Whoa』
Philia bursts into the room with great force. With that momentum, she collides with Yuu, and Yuu disappears into the wall.
If she had a physical body, she would have crashed into the wall.
『The letter was delivered to the Bishop』
Philia grabs my shoulders. I involuntarily lean back from her intensity.
「Thank you for telling me」
I stare at the wall where Yuu disappeared. But for some reason, he does not come back. What is wrong?
『Minari and the others were famous adventurers who also receive requests from the Church! I knew they were capable adventurers, but I did not know they were famous enough to be known by church officials』
Is that so? To think we could entrust the letter to such adventurers, we were truly lucky.
『About the letter』
What happened after that? Did the Bishop act immediately?
『The Bishop read the letter on the spot and immediately gathered people』
「People?」
『Yes. And they departed immediately toward this village』
「Eh, are they already heading this way?」
Is that not a bit too fast?
『Yes. I was surprised too. From their conversation, I learned that leaving the one who cast the curse alone is very dangerous. Especially now, they said it is unacceptable. I did not understand the reason for that, though』
It seems there is some reason, but I am happy that they are heading this way immediately.
『Hey』
Ah, it is Yuu.
『Philia!』
『Hmm? Yuu? Where were you?』
At Philia’s question, Yuu makes a surprised expression. I also look at Philia in surprise.
『Eh, you did not notice? I was blown away by Philia!』
『Eh? Ah, now that you mention it, I felt like I bumped into something?』
『After bumping into me with such force?』
Yuu mutters in disbelief, and Philia apologizes while laughing.
『Hahaha, sorry. Forgive me?』
「Ah」
I let out a small voice looking at Philia. Because I noticed that faint light is gathering around her.
「Did Carius and Taguas meet Philia’s friend?」
This light is born from her regrets disappearing. And the Shinigami, who noticed this light, has come to welcome her.
『Yes. When she heard the story from Litton, she hugged Carius and Taguas. And she said that she would protect them firmly. It seems Litton and the others will also keep an eye on them, so it is fine now. With this, I am at peace』
Seeing her smile happily, I cannot help but smile too.
「That is good」
『Rina, thank you. Truly, thank you』
Philia grips my hand tightly.
「Thank you too. I am sorry for involving Carius and Taguas in our problem」
『Hehe. Thanks to that, I was able to see Carius and Taguas grow. Those children went to the neighboring village without resting because they wanted to deliver the letter quickly. They said that since this is a letter to protect precious friends, they must deliver it to the Bishop as soon as possible』
The letter arrived faster than expected thanks to their efforts.
『Is it not wonderful that they can work hard for their friends?』
「Yes. I think it is very wonderful」
『Hehe, it is the best present. Ah』
Philia looks out the window.
『I must go』
「That is right. Philia, goodbye」
Philia, who smiled beautifully at me, disappeared into countless small lights.
『Is that the Shinigami?』
Yuu mutters while looking out the window.
『It looks like a horse with wings』
Eh?
Curious about Yuu’s explanation, I hurriedly look out the window. As Yuu said, there is a pure white horse with beautiful wings. And many faint lights were visible around the horse.
「It is the Shinigami of this world. Probably, it has another name」
『If it had a horn, it would be a unicorn』
I tilt my head at Yuu’s words.
「A unicorn only has a horn, right? I think a horse with wings is called a Pegasus」
『Pegasus?』
「Do you understand better if I say Pegasus in English pronunciation? It is also called a Heavenly Horse」
『Ah, Pegasus. Ah, it disappeared』
The Pegasus that came to welcome Philia must have finished its duty. It disappeared in an instant.
「It did not notice Yuu at all」
If they had noticed Yuu’s existence, they should have looked this way at least a little, but they did not look at all.
『Is that so?』
「Yes」
『Rina』
I look at Yuu.
『The Bishop is coming here, right?』
「Yes」
『It is good that it went well』
「That is right」
I cannot be completely at ease yet, but surely it will be fine.
『Let us relax at home today』
I look at Yuu.
『It is better not to go to school. Once the reward is paid, those guys will probably do something. Therefore, it is better to stay with everyone today』
「That is right. Yes, let us stay with everyone today」
『Exactly. By the way, the leader of the watchers was a guy called the Master Carpenter』
Master Carpenter?
「That is… one of Father’s work colleagues?」
『Eh? Ah, Rigus is a carpenter!』
「Yes」
Yuu and I look at each other and fall silent.
『Um, if that trash gets caught… she will surely talk about the leader too』
If that happens, it will affect the existence called the Master Carpenter. But since he is doing bad things, it is natural for him to be caught. It might be a shock to Father, though.
「Speaking of which. Since they are colleagues, do you not think he should help Father?」
『Hmm?』
「They are important work colleagues, right? Yet he watches us for money? I think such a person should be caught quickly」
I do not need people who abandon Father for money. Father will surely be sad, though.
Knock knock knock.
「Rina, are you awake?」
「Onii-chan, I am awake」
Onii-chan, who opened the door and entered, smiled with relief seeing me.
「Let us go to breakfast. Ah, have you not changed clothes yet?」
「Sorry, please go ahead. I will change and come immediately」
「Understood」
When onii-chan leaves the room, I hurry to change.
Soon, I will be able to regain our daily life. Father, Mother, onii-chan, and Suna. I will definitely protect them all.
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