Even though there was a lot of trouble waiting for him when he returned, how should I put it? He finally made it through the night, so it's appropriate to say that.

Right now, Ryuto was still in a state of unconsciousness.

Hmm...

After returning, he had been on guard for several hours. It was only when the other party gave up due to exhaustion that Ryuto dared to fall asleep.

And even so, he still had to be on alert for any sudden attacks...

Damn, who knew that sleeping would be such a tiring thing.

Well, it seems like it's safe to say that there is no danger, as Ryuto, who remained vigilant until daybreak, finally closed his eyes for good.

But just minutes later.

"Hmm..."

Sensing something, Ryuto suddenly sprung up from the floor, then instinctively glanced at the bed.

"Huh—"

Upon confirming that the target was still asleep in the bed, Ryuto finally relaxed his tense nerves.

Was that just an illusion earlier?

Hmm...

How many times has this happened already?

...I can't remember. It seems like my body has honed the ability to react immediately to any slightest movement without any conscious thought. The quick reaction just now was purely a physical response, without any thinking involved, and yes, Ryuto had indeed fallen asleep just now.

Even though he was asleep, his body still maintained a high level of alertness. Heh...

I always feel like continuing like this will drive me crazy.

Hmm...

Once his nerves relaxed, a strong urge to sleep immediately hit him, and he didn't know how long it would be until his body reacted again on its own. Well, might as well take this chance to sleep quickly.

With that thought, Ryuto lay down once again.

Before he could fully lay down, the next moment.

"Hmm..."

His body once again involuntarily sprung up.

Goodness...

Is it really necessary to not let people sleep at all? Do they want me to practice sleeping while sitting next? Besides, that's a god-like skill, how would an ordinary person like me be able to learn it?

"Hmm...?"

But soon he noticed something different. Just like before, the most dangerous attacker remained silent, but there was still some sound audible.

Could it be an assassin?

Thinking that way, Ryuto forcefully dispelled the sleepiness, held his breath, and listened quietly to the sounds around him.

"Thump, thump—"

Though the sound was faint, Ryuto could still hear it, and it was coming from the doorway.

Huh? What's going on? Assassins nowadays don't climb through windows, they just walk in through the door?

Hmm...

It seems impossible to sleep like this, so Ryuto could only muster up some strength and walk towards the doorway, then directly opened the door, not even considering that at that moment of opening the door, the assassin might stage a sudden attack. Ryuto didn't have the energy to think about that now.

Damn it, if you want to kill me, go ahead. I don't even have the energy to bother dodging anymore. So, Ryuto, with thoughts of accepting his fate and being reckless, opened the door.

Come at me!

But the next moment.

"Huh?"

The person at the doorway and Ryuto simultaneously made surprised sounds.

This...

Why is this assassin so small? Are they underestimating me? Although I don't have much fighting power, and I also consider energy conservation, there's no need to send such a small assassin. It's like they are looking down on me.

The first thought that came to Ryuto, who hadn't fully awakened yet.

No, wait.

But soon he came to his senses, blinked again, and finally saw clearly the person in front of him.

And then.

"Huh? Sora, what are you doing here?"

Shouted the astonished Ryuto, or rather the name of the little girl in front of him.