"......"

Indeed, is it the obsession of being a brain-dead fan? Thinking that the person they admire can do no wrong, I am quite familiar with this feeling myself. Yukino's fans probably think the same way, but in reality, the person in question looks like that. If those fans found out, they would probably jump off a building in despair.

However, Ryuto felt awkward confronting this directly, so he could only force a smile and say, "But, there doesn't seem to be any basis for this kind of thing, right?"

"Yeah, exactly, there's no basis at all. 'Miracles and all, if it's that person, then surely they can create.' My father always insists on that."

"......"

Indeed, to be able to do such things can only be considered a miracle.

Just as Ryuto was about to say something, Crepes·Clair's tone suddenly changed, and her words became filled with excitement.

"Despite not even knowing if that person truly exists, they continue to believe in that elusive thing, believing in those so-called miracles, and even willingly locking themselves up to protect that person's attire. They have not regretted it until now. But in reality, even if that person truly exists, they are just a terrorist who leads others to start riots. And even when my father was imprisoned in the end, that person never showed up. How am I supposed to believe that this person will create miracles!"

Almost shouting out, with such a forceful tone, her normally calm eyes showed a slight change. Although it was hard to decipher the emotions behind those eyes, the slight trembling of her body made it clear.

"......"

Because of the suddenness of it all, it took Ryuto a long time to come back to his senses.

Perhaps sensing that the atmosphere was off, Crepes·Clair, as the person involved, was the first one to react.

"Ah, I'm sorry, I was a bit... "

While apologizing, she quickly returned to her usual self.

...

This can't really be called a cute contrast, can it?

Moreover, Ryuto didn't know what to say about Crepes Duke's overly obsessed fans.

That's why she said, did that person ruin this family?

Because of that person, the Duke of Crepes himself was arrested, everyone in this family was forcibly disbanded, and until the end, the Duke of Crepes showed no signs of regret, still obsessing over that person. On the other hand, that person, who may not even exist, never showed up in the end. And even if they did exist, they were only leading in acts of terrorism.

Thinking about it, it was reasonable for Crepes·Clair to resent that person. Having one's family wrecked by such an enigmatic person would surely anger anyone. And thus, her revenge plan had to be postponed, since the target was now locked up and difficult to reach. Was this the reason for her anger?

However...

If that were the case, why did she say those things just now?

Well, let's not dwell on that, the atmosphere feels quite awkward now...

This would be a good time for him to say something.

So Ryuto searched for a topic.

"Speaking of admiring someone, since the Duke of Crepes has one, you must have someone as well, right? Well, basically everyone does."

"Admiring someone?"

Crepes·Clair's tone returned to its original calmness after a brief moment of thought.

"It should be Lord Shuixue."

She gave this answer.

"Lord Shuixue? I remember..."

"Yes, he's the strongest person in our country, the current S-class esper."