It was a night when the moon was about to fall.

　The white-haired girl, Leu, had left her room in the dormitory and was looking out of the window in the corridor. It was not an act that had any meaning. It was only because she was uncomfortable in her bedroom.

　The soft bed, the large private room, the hot soup. None of it felt real to Leu.

　The only place he had ever been given to sleep was in a stable, and he often slept on the cobblestones with his body as cold as iron. They were never given a room. Even the food was similar.

　But lately, I've been given too much. Is this really the right thing to do? Leu asked himself.

　I must not be blessed. The frustration of needing to be there for someone else smoldered in his chest. The inextinguishable spark began to crackle and crackle.

　In the depths of his heart, Agathos, the jewel that sleeps most of the day, said.

'You're forcing yourself to worry about something you don't understand again. You're being silly. Life is the most selfish, selfish thing ever. Good Leu. Humans aren't noble or weak enough for you to have to worry about them and save them. And unfortunately, humans can't save humans.

　Agathos' usual words. It was so typical of her that Leu couldn't help but smile in relief. Agathos replied with a snort.

　She seems to be talking in a hateful way, but in fact she may be trying to keep herself from worrying too much.

　Of course, Agathos would become particularly unhappy if she spoke or thought such things out loud.

But if someone is in trouble, isn't it normal to want to help them ......?

Oh, yeah. We don't understand each other, do we? It's like we don't even... I'm telling you, Leu. I hate you. You're not a saint who gives people salvation.

　Agathos had always thrown tantrums and verbal abuse in Leu's mind, but today it didn't seem like it would end so easily.

　The words that came out of his mouth made Leu lower his upper body back. Agathos said without losing his momentum.

You're just afraid of being saved. That's why you don't care about yourself, you want to save someone else. Because then you won't lose the happiness and salvation you've gained.

　The soundless voice of Agathos. Agathos's soundless voice echoed from within, causing Leu's brain to go numb. For a moment, Leu did not understand what she was saying. But it echoed through his mind like the sound of a bell.

　Agathos continued to speak to Leu, who was at a loss for words.

"You fool. You can't even live a hundred years as a human anyway. How can you be so cool? Leu, you're not going into battle anymore. I hear you're going to bite those scum tomorrow. Vrilliganth's place.

　That scum. It was a strong word, unusual for Agathos to use. You can tell that a lot of emotion is being directed at the target.

　Leu nodded to the void. In the past few days, a demon front has been established in the capital city of Borvat, led by the magic generals Mastighios, Kalia, and Lugis.

　Strangely enough, while the demons haven't been sabotaging, they've been gathering troops and building camps, making the capital itself look like a battlefield.

　The human army, with the minimum appearance of an army, is going to fight tomorrow.

　Leu didn't know exactly what that meant, but he knew that the battle was coming soon.

　When he looked up, he saw the figure of Agathos in front of him. Not a phantom or a vague thing, but a definite image. It was a sign that she had regained a reasonable amount of magic power since she had fallen asleep on the battlefield of Galuamaria.

　Agathos bounced his lips as if he was forcing himself on the unsettled Leu. He even seemed to be in a hurry.

I wouldn't object if you just got him back. But I've realized something. Even I can't beat a ...... demon with your body. You can't even talk to him when you're overwhelmed by gears. You're not stupid. You know what I'm talking about.

"...... So you're saying that if you go into battle, you'll die. Agathos.

"Yes.

　Agathos said, quite casually. Dying is an extension of everyday life for her. That's why she knows it's something that comes easily to a girl.

　It was an act of Agathos that Leu had never seen before. Leu doesn't know why Agathos is saying so many words.

　Leu had only been worried about a few things, and Agathos had only been worried about a few things.

　So Leu said as usual.

"...... even if it is. If I can help someone. I think we should go. I don't know.



　Leu can use the power of Agathos, albeit slightly. That's why he's saying this. Those who have power must do their duty.

　Agathos was speechless for a moment, but after a moment, he remembered his true nature and said.

"....... You can do whatever you want. I'll tell you one thing. Don't go up against a demon. If you want to kill a demon, you can't do it just because you know its weaknesses or because you're strong.

　It was a clear fact. Agathos had fought against the strong many times in the past, and sometimes he had even confronted beings who knew his abilities and weaknesses. It would be the same with the other demons. Those who fight against demons will naturally be prepared to do so.

　But still, demons will not be defeated.

　As a general rule, it is either the demon or a higher-ranking god or demon that kills a demon that is an existential disaster. It doesn't matter how strong they are or what their abilities and weaknesses are.

　There is only one thing in common between a human who tries to kill a demon and is able to do so. Agathos thought of the human hero Artia and the existence of Lugis.

　Although Lugis was rather similar to Oufru, he still had something in common with Althea in the sense that he killed a demon in human form.

　Agathos slowly opened his lips. The corner of his mouth lifted up sarcastically.

To kill a demon, you have to be crazy enough to think you can shoot even the sun. That can't happen by chance. You can't do it, Leu. You pretend to be crazy, but you're always serious.

"That makes it sound like Lugis is crazy. What?

　It was a brilliant silver light that interrupted Agathos' shimmering words. He turned around to see Kalia-Vardnick standing there.

　Leu jerked reflexively and stretched in a straight line from her feet to her shoulders. She was so close to him that he didn't even notice.

　But Agathos, who had only just appeared, must have noticed. She raised the corner of her mouth provocatively and said.

"Well, well, well. Did you really think that hero was even remotely serious?

'No way. He's not very serious. But he's not crazy either. He's not crazy. He's sane in his own way.

Wouldn't you say that's even worse? I think it's the worst of the worst to be sane and crazy. Yeah, but so do you. Because you're trying to make him fall in love with you after he lost his memory. Love is blind. Love is blind. I'm willing to go to any length.

　At Agathos' straightforward words, Leu's own face tightened.

　It is true that Kalia has been unabashedly standing by Lugis for some time now. I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on this in the future.

　But... But the distance between them is so close that they act like lovers whispering their love to each other. To be honest, Leu was confused as to whether he should be looking at her head-on.

　Kalia tried to find the words, but soon opened her mouth and said.

What? I don't want to leave him like that, either. But it would be very unpleasant to be left dancing in the hands of an enemy demon.

　She had a wonderful smile on her face as she said this. I'm not sure if beautiful is the right word to describe it.

　It was like a flower blooming, like the moon shining brightly, or like a magical beauty. I'm not sure how to describe it.

You can do whatever you want. Gears and poisons are not simple demons. The best you can do is not to be outwitted. Besides, I don't know how much I can trust you around here.

　Agathos said with a shrug of his shoulders, and then he turned into a cloud. I guess that's a signal to go to bed. It's a signal to go to bed, Leu thought.

　There was a strange silence for a moment as Kalia and Leu were left alone. Agathos, who until just now had been making his presence felt all alone, had suddenly disappeared, and there was a pause in which the two seemed to be at a loss for words.

　I'm not sure what to say.

"Leu. I'm here to confirm something with you. Tomorrow on the battlefield--

　Her silver hair was shining brighter and brighter in the moonlight.