As we were shouting with joy after defeating the thirteenth knight of the oracle, Rain-Grad, and breaking the red drops, the rain began to fall again.

　However, it was too weak to be called a light rain.
　When I looked up at the sky, I saw that only the area around the castle was covered with thin clouds, from which a small amount of rain was falling.

　No doubt, it was Rain's creation.

　When I slowly turned around, there was

"Hahahaha .......

　I saw him clutching his broken soul armor.
　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

(What in the world is driving Rain? ......?)

　As I was thinking about this.

I've been thinking about this for a while.　I'm not sure what to do.

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

　And the next moment.

I'm sure you've heard of it.

　A small girl, no more than ten years old, stood over Rain as if to protect her.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.　I'm not sure what to say.

　The senior holy knight scratched his cheek in confusion.

I'm sure you'll agree.　I'm not sure what to make of it.

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but I think it's a good idea.

"No, because ......... I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

Yeah,........ You're a really sweet kid, .......

　I overheard them talking and looked around lightly.

　It's a good idea to take a look at your own personal life.

(...... is that a "hidden door"?)

　Apparently, Serena had been hiding in there - or rather, hidden (・・・・・・).

(Judging by her reaction, I'm pretty sure that's ......)

　She's the reason Rain is making it rain like this.
　I stepped forward and called out to him.

"Hey Rain. If you don't mind, I'd like to talk to you.　There's something going on, isn't there?

　Why does this guy, who calls the Kuro Organization "trash," stay with the Kuro Organization?
　Why does he insist on making it rain so much?
　And then there's this mysterious girl named Serena.

(This Rain guy doesn't seem like a bad guy to me. ......)

　There must be something deeper going on here.

".......

　He clenched his teeth and looked around, finally looking at Serena.

　He was probably thinking about her future.

"You'll be taken to the Holy Knights Society after this. If you're thinking about her, you'd better tell her what happened.

　Will you tell the truth or keep silent?
　Depending on your choice, the severity of Rain's crime will vary greatly.
　It would undoubtedly have an impact on Serena's treatment.

　Rain understood this instantly.

"............ Oh, okay.

　After a long silence, he nodded his head.

I used to run an orphanage in a war zone in a small country. I used to run an orphanage in a war zone in a small country. We all helped each other and lived together--we were poor but happy every day. ......

　Rain began to speak slowly, chewing on the memories.

But that happiness collapsed overnight,....... I'll never forget that one day five years ago. It was a peaceful day, just like any other day. I plowed the fields, ate lunch - and then I went on my monthly shopping trip. I bought a month's worth of food at a distant black market, and when I returned home, I found that everyone had been eaten by a ...... Hexenbiest. Right in front of my eyes, too. ......!

　He must have remembered that time.
　He was shaking his voice.

I killed all the hexenbiests right away. ....... After that, just as they were about to bury everyone who had stopped moving, one of the girls came to life. That's-- that's Serena.

　Then Rain hugged Serena with her trembling right hand.

I immediately rushed to the hospital and spent what little money I had to get her treated. Fortunately, she survived, but the ...... Hexenbiest left behind the worst souvenir of all: a curse.

　A curse is an unknown power exercised by Hexenbiests.
　There is little known about the details of the curse, such as its effects, conditions for activation, and how to lift it.

"Serena has been cursed with the Rain Curse. This curse is forever harmless where the rain is falling. But once she goes out of the rain, a burning pain will run through her body - and she will die. When I heard what the doctor said, I froze in my tracks. The death rate from this curse is one hundred percent. ......

　One hundred percent, which means certain death.

After that, I ran around with the weather report in my hand. All I wanted was rain. But I couldn't live like that for long. One day the fickle rain clouds disappeared completely. The sun was beating down and Serena was suffering like hell. Just when she was crying out for her helplessness, 'God' appeared.



"...... God?

Yes, the mysterious old man who calls himself the Hermit of Time.

"......?

　I gulped at the unexpected remark.

(And the hermit of time is ......!　So ...... Rain was a Transcendentalist?)

　I exhaled slowly and calmed myself down.

Then, after a fairytale(・・・・・)-like(・・・・・)event(・・・・・)--I manifested my soul-dress. The Last Drop, a soul device that can make it rain.

　I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.

I shivered with joy as I was able to control the rain at will. I can make the curse of the rain harmless. Serena can live a normal life. --But such joy was short-lived. We were kicked out of the village in less than a month. ......

　He sighed heavily and continued.

This rain can only revolve around me. ....... So when I move, the rain moves. The fact that I'm the cause of the long rains can't be hidden for very long. "Get out of here, rain man." That's how I used to get kicked out. ......

　It is true that if you can only make it rain around yourself, people will eventually notice.

I was kicked out of my village, and Serena and I headed to another village. But the rumor of the Rain Man spread quickly and we were soon driven out. As we were wandering around with nowhere to go, we were recruited by the Kuro Organization. "Will you join us? And...

　...... As I recall, Professor Leia said that the Kuro Organization gathers transcendents.
　The Kuro Organization probably learned that Rain was a Transcendent through their own information network.

At first, of course, I refused, but ...... as if they were expecting it, they offered me a deal.

"...... deal?

Yeah, they'd already done their research on me. ....... If you meet your quota - if you capture a monster called a Genrei, I'll give you a whole country. You can live there with Serena. Let it rain as much as you want," he said.

　The curse of rain placed on Serena.
　The situation Rain and the others were in.
　It's as if he knew everything about Rain and offered her a deal.

It didn't take him long to make his decision. It's impossible for an individual to control a country. But with the Kuro Organization behind you, it's a different story!　And I swore an oath. I swore I would make Serena happy for all the children she lost!

　After a long conversation, Rain let out a deep breath.

After that, as you know, here in Daglio, it turned into the Land of Rain. ...... That's all I can tell you.

　Sympathy and pity - an indescribable atmosphere dominated the place.
　And then I spoke up, trying to break the air.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out.

"...... what?

"My darkness cures everything but disease. And hexenbiest curses, of course.

No, you're lying!　No hexenbiest curse has ever been lifted in the world!　Even the rare 'soul wearer of recovery' is throwing in the towel!

I'm sure you're right. ....... If you can solve it, you can solve it.

　To be honest, I think it would be faster to demonstrate this.

　As I scratched my cheek, wondering what to do.

"Are you sure ...... Serena's curse can be lifted ......?

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's had a bit of trouble.

Yeah, if it's a curse, it's a curse for sure.

"Yeah, or .......

　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do this, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.

I'm not in a position to ask for such a thing, I know that. I know I'm not in a position to ask you to do this, but I'm asking you out of shame. --generation. Will you help me lift Serena's curse? ......!

"Yes, of course!

　And so I agreed to Rain's wish, and she showed me the Rain Curse.

Here's this weird bruise.

　Serena then opened her right palm and showed it to me.

"...... I see.

　There was a red and black pattern on it.

(This is very similar to the curse placed on Reese at Shirayuri College. ......)

　I think I can solve this without any problems.

Then don't move a bit.

"Uh, yeah. ......

　I focused my attention and let the darkness cling to her right palm.
　It was thin and soft, like a bad thing being erased.

　Then - the reddish-black skin returned to its original beauty in no time.

"...... gone ......?

"This is not ...... possible!



　Serena and Rain's eyes widened as if they had seen magic.

"You're safe now. --Rain, try to stop the rain.

"Oh, ......!

　He let go of his spirit armor and stopped the rain.

How are you doing, ...... Serena?　How are you feeling, ......?

"Yeah!　I'm fine, I'm fine!

　It seems that the curse of the rain on Serena has been lifted.

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

"Arigato ....... Thank you, Aren ......!　I'll never forget your ......!　I will definitely, definitely pay you back.

"Oh, that's good.

　With that, the big problem was solved... Rain was taken away by the high holy knight.

　I was very curious to know how he was going to be punished, so I asked Mr. Ben.
Rain is one of the most senior members of the Kuro Organization ...... and no doubt there will be highly political exchanges. But first of all, the death penalty is unlikely. It would be such a waste.
　He told me.

　I was relieved to hear that it was not the death penalty.
　As long as I was alive, I could do it all over again.

　Finally, I let out a big breath.

(Phew! .........) A lot of things have happened, but it's all come to an end. ......)

　I freed Dagrio from the control of the Kuro Organization, stopped the perpetual rain from falling, and lifted the curse of the rain that tormented Rain and Serena.

(So much has happened, but it's all over now.)

　And so, having saved the Thirteenth Knight of the Oracle, Rain-Grad, and the Sunny Land of Daglio, we returned to the Orestes branch of the Holy Knight Association on a small plane.