Next, a woman in a gray military uniform walked in.

"Ah—"

Ryuto couldn't help but exclaim, not because he was caught by the other party, but because.

"You're not the one from before..."

"Well, not long ago, we met at a certain alley intersection. Let me reintroduce myself here. I am the captain of the country's special guard, Kreiphis Cleria."

The eighteen-year-old woman standing in front of Ryuto and the others said.

Of course, Ryuto and his companions all remembered.

Well, since they had been found out, there was no point in hiding anymore.

So Ryuto asked directly, "What are you here for?"

To this, Kreiphis Cleria calmly replied, "Just to take you somewhere."

"Somewhere? Where?"

"Sorry, I can't say right now."

"..."

Who would go somewhere without knowing where it is?

Seemingly sensing Ryuto's concerns, Kreiphis Cleria added calmly, "But please don't worry, we don't mean any harm. We just hope you can cooperate without knowing the destination."

Isn't this asking too much?

"By the way, there seem to be three people related to us in your place, as you just confirmed my speculation."

Ryuto asked.

"Yes, those three people are already there, and I am here to pick you up."

...

If that's the case, why were their phones not working? Were they thrown into a bomb shelter or something?

"So, do we have to go?"

"Yes."

Well, they were directly picked up by the police, so if they didn't go willingly, they would probably be forced. Although Hiyori could easily handle it, if things escalated, they would end up being wanted by the country.

Here...

"Then let's go."

Let's agree for now.

"Okay, thank you for your cooperation."

Kreiphis Cleria nodded slightly.

"However, before that, give me a little time. I just got back, after all it won't be too long."

"No problem. I'll leave then. Just come down when you're ready."

Saying so, Kreiphis Cleria went out, politely closing the door behind her.

Did she just use the spare hotel room key card to open the door directly? How determined.

Thinking this, the side-eye from Miyuki was a bit dissatisfied. "Darling, why did you agree so readily just now? Do you have another purpose?"

"Well, although saying 'another purpose' is a bit exaggerated, there is indeed a reason."

"A reason?"

"Well, I just thought that maybe going there could shed some light on something."

"Something?"

"Well, let's go first. I need to inform Sora before we leave."

"Really, darling is thinking about that girl again."

For some reason, Miyuki pouted again, looking unsatisfied.

Is today Pouting Day worldwide? How come I didn't know about this holiday? Perhaps I am simply ignorant, well, I don't really pay much attention to real world affairs after all, so it might actually be the case.

"......"

Anyway, let's just ignore it for now. There are still a lot of things to do later, and we can't afford to run out of energy now.

So, Ryuto and the others, after a simple preparation, headed downstairs.