This time she did not ask out of curiosity but out of wariness. Hiiro gulps and focuses his gaze towards her.
(Trying to fool her… might be dangerous) (Hiiro)
He felt that this time she might force an answer out of him. He was not at fault this time around, but to them there is no doubt that his existence is far too strange.
Also, for some reason or another, there was something else that was bugging him. He decided that until he knew what that was, he wouldn’t reveal anything about himself to them.
Before that, however, it was necessary to prepare some insurance for himself. Thinking that, Hiiro puts on a sharp expression and…
“You can’t even properly discipline your own servants. I can’t believe it” (Hiiro)
“What did you say…?” (Liliyn)
Just like he expected, Liliyn knits her brow with an unpleasant expression on her face as she glares at Hiiro.
“To think you’d express your hospitality towards a guest with this kind of poor behavior. I’m at a loss for words” (Hiiro)
“M-Muu1…” (Liliyn)
What Hiiro was saying was correct, and Liliyn couldn’t retort.
“And on top of that, you demand I identify myself? Are you sleep talking, oi2?” (Hiiro)
Hiiro and Liliyn were glaring at each other and Silva, who was standing nearby, had a complicated expression on his face.
“Giving me some half-hearted apology. If you’re going to apologize, how about you show me some sincerity” (Hiiro)
“Ku3…” (Liliyn)
Even though she was at fault, Liliyn began to get irritated being told off so much by the rude and younger Hiiro.
Hiiro stared at that girl, as if observing her. Then suddenly, Hiiro gets up and moves to the corner of the room, distancing himself from the two.
Not knowing what was going on, Liliyn holds her breath and follows Hiiro with her eyes. Ignoring her gaze, Hiiro concentrates magic into his fingertip.
Obviously taking note of his actions, the glint in Liliyn’s eyes grow stronger and Silva immediately stands in front of her as if to shield her.
(Oh, this went rather well) (Hiiro)
Smiling internally, he begins writing a word while making sure they can’t see it. The word he wrote was [Transfer]. With this, it became possible for him to escape at any time.
In truth, his actions were a gamble. It would have been dangerous if they had assaulted him as soon as they sensed his magic. That is because he does not understand how strong Silva and Liliyn are. No, Liliyn is strong without a doubt. She carries an atmosphere similar to that Rarashik. If they fought head on, Hiiro would have no chance of victory.
That is why Hiiro was extremely nervous while he was writing that word. Only he himself knows how relieved he was after he had finished writing it.
(Now, I’ve got my insurance. Next is…) (Hiiro)
Hiiro wanted to ask about what was on his mind earlier. He shifts his gaze towards the two who are watching him make as little effort as possible.
“Oi, isn’t there something you should be saying?” (Hiiro)
If she didn’t he would act according to the plan that he just came up with. His plan is that if they still emit hostility towards him and refuse to talk he will use [Transfer], go to where Mikazuki is, then escape from the island.
It seems that outside there are many monsters around Rank S loitering around, but Hiiro decided that would be much safer than staying here.
Hiiro puts himself on guard while observing the two. And then…
“Nofofo, it is exactly as you say” (Silva)
With a faint smile, Silva gets out of his battle stance and lightly bows.
“O-Oi Silva…” (Liliyn)
Watching his actions just now, even Liliyn’s eyes became dots4.
“Ojou-sama5, everything that Hiiro-sama6 has said is true” (Silva)
“Ha7?” (Liliyn)
“That individual is our guest. He is also the benefactor who saved my life. Return favor with favor, and return life with life. It would not do to forget that” (Silva)
“…” (Liliyn)
“We invited him into this mansion, then we did something to test him, and after that a servant of the mansion wounded him. Considering all of that, for us to behave in such a manner, it would do no good for Ojou-sama’s future nor Ojou-sama’s ambition” (Silva)
“…” (Liliyn)
“Ojou-sama, I believe you know what it is that you must do” (Silva)
Liliyn became silent for a while after listening to Silva’s words. Hiiro stared at Liliyn without changing expression, but suddenly had a look of shock on his face.
As for why…
“Uu…” (Liliyn)
Liliyn’s eyes were teary.
(Eh? …Ha? She’s crying?) (Hiiro)
Even Hiiro had not expected this situation and was taken aback.
It hadn’t gotten to the point where she was shedding tears but she had the look of an upset child that was trying to hold it back, and…
“S-Shwut up! I know!” (Liliyn)
She throws the doll in her hand towards Silva with a *dosu*8 and sharply turns towards Hiiro.
“I’m sowwy! I was wrong! Forgib me!” (Liliyn)
She doesn’t bow her head, but looking at her pouting and her semi-desperate apology, she seemed to have lost all sense of maliciousness.
(W-What’s with her… It’s almost as if…) (Hiiro)
“Nofofofofo! You are like a small child, crying in such a manner” (Silva)
Silva said what Hiiro wanted to say.
A fist sank into his gut *dosu* and Silva groaned and crumpled to the floor.
But looking at her, Hiiro thought she really was like a child. He had heard that she has lived a long life. By Silva’s manner of speaking, it seems to be true.
However she didn’t get what she wanted, moreover she was scolded by one of her servants. The girl ended up showing an emotional side that didn’t match her age.