Ariel thought about it.
Having hoodlums attack Sylphy, and Rudeus will save her from that.
Such a strategy.
For a period of time, it was a hand Luke played out often.
He has the know-how.
Nevertheless, there's a problem.
Sylphy is strong.
Right now she's turned into this miserable state, but when it comes to battle her judgement is fast and precise.
Most likely, if it was any hoodlum around here or there, she might kill them.
Rudeus as well, in regards to [Fitts]'s strength, he should recognize it to some extent.
Such a paid hand that could drive that Sylphy into a corner.
I wonder if there is one.
...There is.
Currently, there's an adventurer group that's strong in fights, the clan [Thunderbolt], in this town.
If you pile up enough money to pay them, then hiring them is possible I'm sure.
However, I've heard rumors of their friendship with Rudeus.
Such a rumor that [Rudeus of the Quagmire] and [Electric Precursor Soldat of Stepped Leader] were having tea in a cafe. [2]
There was a story that [Elinalise of the Dragonroad] and [Cliff Grimoire] were there as well.
Therefore, hiring clan [Thunderbolt] is rejected.
Also for example, even if they were to hire some adventurer completely unrelated as well.
Most likely, the reputation of the adventurer [Rudeus of the Quagmire] is vaster than Ariel thinks.
Even if she intends to pick an unrelated adventurer, there's the possibility that they might have a connection through some unknown channel.
If it comes down to that, without even thinking about it, the story would become complicated.
It could be that a casualty comes out of it.
Ariel has no intention of causing any casualties.
Hiring some of the rough guys hanging around there that aren't adventurers to attack is one possible hand as well.
However, if they're too weak of an opponent, that itself might cause Rudeus to feel disappointed in Sylphy.
That is fine if it creates a connection with the feeling of "I will protect you", but in regards to the reliable senpai image that Sylphy built up of herself.
The probability that it would have a reverse effect is high.
She should avoid things that might lower Sylphy's stock as much as possible.
Let's go with that kind of policy.
Then, having her attacked by some hoodlums is rejected.
"Aren't there any other memories?"
"Umm... there's one more."
While remembering Sylphy's face turned red.
"In the beginning Rudi thought I was a boy, but when we were practicing magic it started raining. It came down to where we were going to enter the bath at Rudi's house, but Rudi...umm, forcefully tried to strip me.."
After saying it up to there, Sylphy looked towards Luke.
After receiving that glance, Luke stayed quiet and covered his ears.
He's a man who can read the mood.
"Th..that is.. he pulled down my panties as well... th..then, umm, it was seen, at least, that I was a girl, he found out."
After that Rudeus was down for a short while until Sylphy talked to him.
Incidentally, the talk after that Ariel had already heard previously.
Therefore, Ariel nodded with an I see now.
I'm sure the reason why Rudeus doesn't try to expose [Fitts]'s true identity is because he has such a past.
Even if he doesn't remember things about Sylphy, I'm sure he unconsciously remembers that nothing good will come from forcefully exposing someone's true identity.
Simultaneously, I thought that there's nothing else than this.
We'll create the same situation and have him strip Sylphy by his own hands.
"I understand. Then, let's go with that."
The cry of a crane it is. [3]
"Luke, remove your hands from your ears. I'll talk about the strategy from here on out."
However, there Ariel suddenly remembered.
The degree to which Sylphy is cowardly.
If we don't do something about this, I'm sure it'll end with the same result.
"Before that I want to confirm one thing."
"Wa, yes?"
"Sylphy, what do you want to become with Rudeus?"
After being asked, Sylphy thought about it.
How does she want to become with Rudeus.
What does she want to do.
She feels she wants to be together.
She possess love for him.
She always liked him.
She always had specific delusions.