I tried to stop her.
It's really dangerous this time.
The chances that it's a Hitogami trap is high.
Roxy will just get in the way once the fight starts.
Perugius doesn't allow Magic race in the Sky Castle.
Teaching is Roxy's dream job, she can't just go on vacation for a few months without a heads up.
She might get fired.
Babies cry all the time. Now that she stopped, just forget about it.
I spoke rather harshly, making up all sorts of excuses on why Roxy shouldn't come.
But Roxy looks unmoved.
"If it's a trap, then that explains why Lara started crying."
"Even if I'm a hindrance in fights, I might come in handy elsewhere!"
"If I can't go along, then I will just find my own way there."
"Teaching is my dream, but it doesn't matter when my husband's life is at stake."
"It's a mother's duty when her daughter cries."
Roxy counters my every excuse, leaving me lost for words.
Not a single member of my family are with me on this one.
For sure, none of them think it's okay if Roxy dies.
Rather, as soon as they heard [This is Hitogami's trap], all of them had [So that's what it is] written all over their faces.
[Why didn't you tell us], they admonish me.
Then Eris demands to come along, with Sylphy trying to stop her.
Even Sylphy starts to speak about whether she should come as well.
An out-of-ordinary unease clings to everyone's hearts.
Will I really be alright on my own?
Really?
This is what they mean by bad omen?
Something will happen to Rudi?
Everyone's anxiety rests squarely on Roxy.
That's why she decides to go with me as the family's representative.
Because of Roxy's words, even Sylphy and Eris want to come along.
As expected of Roxy, but I have mixed emotions about praising her for that.
I'm in a bad spot as well.
I'm the kind that wants to treasure the things that are important to me.
Roxy, my special treasure, if possible I want to keep her safe in the most secure of treasure chests.
But, Roxy is stubborn.
Even if I stop her now, she'll definitely go off to Shirone Kingdom on her own.
Knowing this, I have no choice but let her come with me.
It's easier to protect her with her by my side.
But I'm also starting to feel anxious.
Facing a trap that Hitogami set, and I can't count on Orsted coming to my rescue this time.
I haven't even figured out how to convince Zanoba to come back with me yet.
Only dark clouds cover the path before me, how foreboding.
Roxy is coming along during my predicament.
The one I respect the most of this world by my side.
There's nothing more reassuring than that.