> 「But why was Flayn…?」

> 「It was the power of the students」

Seteth: Professor… Please, allow me to express my eternal gratitude once more. Flayn is safe and sound, and I have you to thank for that.

Mere words could never express how thankful I am. I…I am indebted to you.

> 「I couldn’t have done it without the students.」

Seteth: Yes, of course. I shall express my gratitude to the students as well.

> 「I’m just happy she’s safe.」

Seteth: Yes, indeed. I…I, too, am overjoyed.

> 「But why was Flayn taken to begin with?」

Seteth: Her kidnapper was the masked knight who vanished during the Rite of Rebirth. The one known as the Death Knight.

Considering the circumstances, it seems plausible to assume that his true identity is Jeritza.

And we cannot forget about the mysterious Flame Emperor… His true motives are yet unclear.

However, I have an idea. I believe the enemy may have been after Flayn’s blood.

The blood that flows through her veins is special. It is extremely rare…and extremely dangerous.

If enemies who know the secret of Flayn’s blood have appeared, our only option is to leave the monastery and go into hiding.

Flayn: Brother, wait.

Seteth: Flayn?! What are you doing here? You should be resting!

Flayn: I do not like the path of your thoughts. I do not wish to live in some lonely, remote location where I never get to see anyone. Not ever again.

Seteth: If we stay here, you may be targeted again! Wouldn’t it be better for the two of us to live in peace?

Flayn: Even if we ran off to some new, secret location, there is no guarantee that they would not find us.

That is why I believe it would be safest to stay in the monastery, where we are surrounded by capable knights and professors.

Seteth: I see your point, I do. However…

Flayn: You know it is the only reasonable option. What if I were to join the professor’s class?

> 「That is a great idea.」

Flayn: You think so too? I am so very pleased to hear that!

With a professor like you nearby, I shall be safe no matter what foe should appear!

> 「Why would you do that?」

Flayn: Because, with a professor like you nearby, I shall be safe no matter what foe should appear!

Seteth: I see. I am afraid you have a good point.

Professor… Due to my position, I have closely scrutinized everything about you.

After all that has happened, I must admit that you are indeed…a trusted ally. So, what say you? Can I entrust you with Flayn’s safety?

> 「It would be my pleasure.」

> 「I suppose I have no choice.」

Sothis:I am so glad that Flayn is safe. Yet I can’t help but wonder what the story is about the other girl.

She wore the uniform of the academy. But who is she?