In my hazy consciousness, I heard a woman's hard voice.

"Ah, the Kuro Organization!　They're a pair of tall, big men and a slender woman, wearing the black cloaks as usual!　Call me as soon as you have any information!

　This voice probably belongs to Dr. Leia.

(That .......) Come to think of it, what was I doing at ......?)

　Slowly, my head began to move, and my senses gradually became clearer.

(It's ...... an unfamiliar ceiling.)

　It seems that I'm lying on my back.

　I removed the brown terrycloth covering my body and slowly raised my body.

"Is this ......?

You've noticed, Allen!　Don't worry, you're in the chancellor's office. They're gone.

"...... them?　......?

　The moment I heard those words, my heart jumped as if I had been splashed with cold water.

　I've been to the store with the chairman.
　The black organization that attacked Leah and Rose.
　The battle with Zaku and Thor.

　I remembered it all clearly.

"Yeah, where's Leah?　Is Leah okay?

　I immediately stood up and confronted Dr. Leia.

　And she just shook her head quietly.

"...... Sorry. By the time I got there, they had already been taken. ......

You know, .......

　In an instant, the blood drained from my veins and my vision flickered.

Oh, hey ......, are you okay?

　The doctor hurriedly supported my body, which was dizzy and dizzy.

　I don't want to think about it, but I can't stop thinking about it.

　What if Leah had been hurt badly?
　What if she's being humiliated?
　What if she had already been killed?

　All of these "what ifs" filled my head.

　(No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. ......!

　I clenched my fists, gritted my teeth, and pulled myself together.

I clenched my fists and gritted my teeth to regain my composure. ...... Sorry, I'm fine now. I'm sure you're not the only one.

"...... Well... Before we talk about that, let's share some information.

　The teacher then laid out a list of wanted men with their mug shots on the desk.

Here's Zak Bombard at the stake, and here's Thor Sammons the magician. As you can see, both are top-tier bounty hunters on the international wanted list. --How did you manage to stay safe against those two, Allen?

　When I heard him say that, I remembered.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on this in the future.

　I was pierced by the Blaze Lance, and my whole body was burned by the scorching heat of the Eternal Fire.
　In the end, I lost consciousness due to excessive blood loss and found myself lying here.

　I looked down fearfully at my abdomen.

(What? ......?)

　There was not a single scar, let alone a burn mark.

(...... I know medicine is advanced in this country, but isn't it a little too early?

　I wondered if Dr. Leia had dispatched an excellent doctor on her own authority.

　As I was thinking about this.

"Well, next, take a look at this.

　She pointed to a map of the country spread out on her desk.

She pointed to a map of the country spread out on the desk. "The Arcturians are currently strengthening border security to an unprecedented degree. It would be extremely difficult for them to get through such a large security network. --They're definitely still hiding in the country.

　It seems that while I was asleep, the chairman was using the power of Arcturia to move.

And for the purposes of the Kuro Organization, it is unlikely that they will kill Leah immediately.

The purpose of the Kuro Organization, is it ......?

　I asked.

"...... I'm sorry. I'm sorry, but this is a matter of national security. I can't tell you about it right now, even if it means protecting your safety.

　The doctor looked a little bitter and shook his head.

"I see. ......

　I'm very curious about this story. .......

　I can't pursue it any further if you say it's confidential.

I can't go into detail, but ....... They almost certainly took Leah to a lab somewhere in this country. From there, for the next twenty-four hours, until the analysis is complete, there is absolutely no way they can harm Leah.

"It's only twenty-four hours ......?

　It was too short a time.

Yeah, it depends on the location of the lab. ....... "Yeah, depending on the location of the lab, I'd say midnight is the time limit.



　I immediately checked the clock in my room.
　It was twelve o'clock in the afternoon.
　There was only half a day left.

"Anyway!　We can't even fight them until we find out where their lab is. Allen, you're going to have to help me find it!

Yes, I understand. ......!

　And so I ran out of the Thousand Blade Academy to explore their labs.

Wait for me, Leah .......

　I'm going to find out for sure by midnight today. ......!

I'll be there.

　After that, I desperately continued to ask around.

　First, I talked to Paula, the matron, and Bones from the Mage Association.
　And then there's Lilim and Ferris from the student council.
　After that, I called out to every passerby in Orestes.

　I used all of my contacts and searched around with my feet, but ...... I got nothing.

"d*mn it, what am I supposed to do ......?

　The sun had already set and darkness covered the world.

　It was nine o'clock in the evening.
　The time is nine o'clock in the evening, and there are only three hours left until the midnight deadline.

(Even as I'm doing this, .........) I'm sure Leah is suffering .......)

　It's a good thing that you're not the only one.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I was made to feel the weight of "information" very keenly.

(...... Maybe Leia-sensei has already found it.)

　As if clinging to my last hope, I dragged my heavy feet towards her.

　I went under the gate of Senbi Academy and walked to the chancellor's office.

　When I knocked on the heavy black door, I received a short reply, "...... Enter.
　There was a hint of fatigue in his voice.

"Excuse me.

　When I slowly opened the door, I found Dr. Leia looking through a thick document.

...... Allen, how did it go?

I'm sorry, I've been running around all day with no ....... I'm sorry, I've been running around all day and I haven't gotten any ...... results.

Well, ....... I've been trying to contact every ...... person I can find, but the results are not good. ......

　The doctor said and exhaled heavily.

　A heavy air flowed through the chancellor's office.

　Then, after a minute or two, he said

This is just my hunch, but ....... I can only think of one person ...... who definitely holds the position of the (...) Institute.

　The teacher said something outrageous.

"Are you sure?

"Yeah, ........ There are many rumors about him, but his information network is truly exceptional. I'm pretty sure he knows where the lab is.

Who is he?　Please tell me!

"......, but he's a rotten man. It is absolutely impossible for him to open his mouth honestly. It will be a waste of time to say the least. ......

If there is no possibility, it's worth a try!　And I'm running out of time!　And I don't have much time left! Please tell me who it is!

　She hesitated for a moment, and then quietly opened her mouth.

She hesitated for a moment, then quietly spoke up, "The head of the 'Fox Finance' that controls the country's finance from behind the scenes, one of the five wealthy merchants, Lise Dorahain. It's the eldest daughter of the aristocratic Dorahain family, a demonic woman rumored to be connected to various dark forces, known as the blood fox Lise.

I'm not sure what to make of that.　I'm not sure what to make of that.

　When I asked that.

What do you know about it, Allen?

　The teacher looked a little surprised.

"Yes, ....... I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a little concerned about this.

I'm not sure. I'm not sure what to make of it. He's the richest man in the country, both in name and reality, and more importantly, he's famous for his slyness. It's almost impossible to get information out of him. After all, he has everything you want. ....... You'll probably be turned away at the door. ......

　It's that little quirky Lise.
　I'm sure the doctor is right, they won't listen to our wishes so easily.

　However, if you can do it just once(・・・・), it should(・・・・) pass!　

That might work, ......!

What?　What do you mean?

　Oh yeah, I forgot about .......

I've got it (・・・・・).......

　I'm not sure what to do with it, but I'm sure it'll be fine.

　It's a great privilege to be able to lend her a hand at any time and only once. ......!