Balance of the World

Episode 48 Return

　From the slow-burning bonfire, the occasional crackling of wood can be heard.

　Since the conversation was cut off, I've been silently staring at the flames for a while, but I'm gradually getting sleepy partly because it's slightly warm.

　Agen also shook his head slightly. He must have used up a lot of his stamina.

　It was still early in the morning, but when I thought I should suggest sleeping in shifts, Agen suddenly raised his head.

"...a human voice."

"eh"

　The two of us stood up together and looked upstream.

　Before long, a few humans appeared through the bushes.

"Agen! Linaria!"

　Norberg is the homeroom teacher. There is also the magician teacher and the escort soldiers who have accompanied the training. in addition.

“Linaria! Are you safe!!”

"Your Highness! Spinel!"

　Two people rush to my side.

"Why are you two here?"

"I asked you to come with me because you insisted. There weren't enough rescue personnel."

　Professor Norberg answered my question.

　I guess they had to divide the people between protecting Aragona-sama and the injured students and going to rescue us.

“Both of you, are there any injuries? Is there something wrong?”

"No. I'm safe."

　Agen and I answered together.

"...Okay. I'll contact you for a while, so please wait....Sensei, please set up the teleportation magic circle."

　Norberg-sensei took out a long-distance magic tool and looked back at the magic teacher.

　After the two teachers left for a while, Spinel stood in front of me. Standing upright.

“…You idiot!!

　…Wow…I’m still angry. I'm so angry...

"I'm glad you were okay, but if you didn't do well, you would have died!! I can't believe how worried you were!!"

"excuse me…"

　When I apologized while bowing my head, Agen interrupted me with a little haste, saying, "Wait for me."

　It seems that he intends to properly keep his promise to apologize together.

"I'm really sorry, but she's here to help me."

"Don't ask me. Or what? Did you do something while I wasn't looking that you should be apologizing for?"

　It was crazy.

"I-I haven't. I swear I haven't done anything."

　Agen raised the white flag in an instant. He was completely unreliable. I understand how he feels.

"Linaria...I was really worried."

　His Highness also said so while looking at me. His face looks sad, and I can't help but feel impatient.

“S-I’m sorry, Your Highness!

"I know. If it wasn't for you, the magician, I wouldn't have been able to follow you right away. …But I was really worried about Spinel, Nickel, Petala, and everyone else."