Many casualties appeared and the attack has caught the attention of many eyes but, the curtain closed without having the existence of the and exposed to the public.
“Welcome back, Tooru-kun. Julie-chan, Lilith-san, and Tora-kun; good work out there”
When we got back to the academy, Miyabi, Tachibana, Tatsu and Tsukimi came to pick us up.
“I’m back, Miyabi……….i kept our promise”
“Un, Thank you”
Originally, I had a lot of things I wanted to tell them but, I decided to head towards the medical center immediately to get our wounds treated.
Julie got shot in five places, Lilith’s ribs were broken, Tora has head injuries; everyone was in a mess.
Although Lilith went back to her room with Sara after her treatment, Julie and Tora were admitted in and had to go through tonight in their own respective rooms.
For me; I used the as an excuse to get permission to stay in Julie’s medical room; and now we are here at this point.
“Good night, Tooru”
“Good night, Julie. You’ll recover faster if you take a good rest”
“Ja---“
After a small nod, Julie closed her eyes.
I agreed with Julie’s request to hold her hands until she sleeps but-----
She probably got attacked by the sleepiness from the fatigue when she closed her eyes.
I exhaled in relief when I saw the silver girl started making sleeping noises.
(I am glad I was able to protect her…………..)
By sublimating to , I awakened my ’s ----the .
No matter if it’s a blade or bullet, the defensive energy barrier will not allow the fangs of hostility to pass through.
However-----
It’s the total opposite of the I seek.
Instead of hurting others, it’s something used to protect others.
Even though I failed to protect someone precious to me on that summer day.
“……..but you know, Otoha. I succeeded in protecting her. I protected someone precious………”