Volume 22, Chapter 8

A week after the invasion of the illegal prisoner of war camp. Tsukasa came to Katsuto's house.

"Katsuto-san, I'm sorry to distract you from your work."

At the same time as Katsuto entered the living room, Tsukasa rose and bowed deeply.

-Many thanks for that time.

-It is not necessary, I have already received enough thanks.

You should not bow any more, Katsuto said with such meaning. Tsukasa understood the subtext and raised her head.

"Please sit down.

Following the words of Katsuto, Tsukasa returned to the sofa.

-Are you feeling better already?

-Thanks to your help, I have completely recovered.

The battle with Tatsuya caused Tsukasa to overload her magic calculation zone. Although there were fears of serious consequences, fortunately, after a week of rest, she returned to normal.

-I heard that my father asked for my help last week.

-No, your father only reported on the personal struggle between friendly magicians. To stop this is the duty of the Ten Master Clans. Do not worry about it.

In fact, this was due to the duty of friendly magicians from the Tenth Lab, but Katsuto adhered to the official version.

- Personal struggle ...?

Tsukasa had a barely noticeable bitter smile. If you look at it from the attack on the camp, then this is just a one-sided destruction, but if you include Tsukasa in this action, then the matter definitely becomes a personal struggle. Undoubtedly, Katsuto was told about it by her father.

-So, that violator, and the truth ...

-Tsukasa-san.

Katsuto was interrupted by a speech by Tsukasa, who wanted to say "...

Shiba Tatsuya-san from the Yotsuba family."

"We cannot guess at this." You do not have to talk about it anymore. All right?

"... This time, I was saved from a hopeless situation, so I'll follow your words." Tsukasa answered in words with a hidden meaning. But Katsuto did not ponder the search for a dirty trick. - ... Can I just mention one thing that has nothing to do with it? - Taking a short pause, Tsukasa spoke with her usual smile, which does not contain emotions.

-What exactly? - In his usual manner, Katsuto asked for an answer without moving an eyebrow.

"When I saw that battle a week ago, I was convinced. Katsuto-san. With you, we will defeat him.

But even Katsuto could not help but change in these words.

? ? ?

After dinner, the tea time was approaching. Miyuki was preparing for exams sitting at the table.

With her magical abilities, she will never fail the entrance exams. Regardless of the recommendations set for each magic school, she will undoubtedly receive a request from the Magic University with an invitation to attend.

However, Miyuki intended to do the right thing by passing all the exams. She wanted to get grades for which she would not be ashamed, not only in magical disciplines, but also in the general course disciplines. She believed that if she did not do so, then she could not be a suitable bride to Tatsuya.

At the moment when she raised her head with the thought of "it's time to break for tea," the videophone sounded. Before the hand reached the answer button, the signal was interrupted. It seems that Minami in the living room took the call.

While she was thinking about who this call could be from, there was a sound of call forwarding.

-Minami-chan, who is calling?

-This is an international call. She introduced herself as Lina-sama.

During video redirection, the video signal was not transmitted. But with only one voice it was clear that Minami was puzzled.

- ... Connect.

Unwittingly, for a moment, Miyuki held her breath. Because Lina's name became a shocking surprise for her.

The screen of the videophone showed an image. There was a face resembling that of Miyuki, but contrasting with her, a radiant beauty.

-Hi, Miyuki. How are you?

-Lina. You do not seem to have changed at all. But what happened? Isn't it night there now?

-Yes, almost 23 hours ... But at other times I could not call ... The authorities, on an exception basis, allowed me to secretly call from the headquarters.

"I see ... So?" What's your business?

Miyuki could understand that such a call is a special exception. She softly asked about the case, feeling that Lina is finding it difficult to start talking about it (or articulate).

-Um ... is Tatsuya there?

-Onii-sama? - Relaxing from the fact that before her a person is not one with whom she usually communicates, she unknowingly called Tatsuya "Onii-sama."

"He's not here ... But what's your business with Onii-sama?"

It was not a lie. Tatsuya at the moment was in the third development department of FLT.

-Then, Miyuki, please pass Tatsuya.

-Well ... But what exactly?

Lina on the screen straightened.

-Many thanks for that time. Thanks to your help, I have not lost my valuable subordinates and dear friends.

Miyuki quickly realized what Lina was talking about. She heard about the incident last week from Tatsuya. She guessed what "friends" Lina said.

Miyuki also guessed how difficult it was for Lina the commander-in-chief to make a phone call to a Japanese magician, much less known as the next head of the Yotsuba family. Nevertheless, Miyuki was happy that Lina's feelings forced her to overcome these difficulties in order to express her gratitude for Tatsuya's efforts.

"Lina, raise your head." I will definitely pass this on to Onii-sama.

- Thank you, Miyuki.

Miyuki and Lina exchanged glances through the cameras.

-... I do not have much time left. Of course, I would like to meet with Tatsuya personally, to thank ...

-But in Lina's position, it will be impossible to do this?

- Hu-hu, and that's right.

Lina smiled slightly in response to Miyuki's joke.

"... But I'll look forward to meeting you again."

-... Me too, Miyuki. I'll see you again.

-Yes, before the meeting.

And Miyuki and Lina looked at each other, not blinking, until the screen went out.

The end of the arc " Prologue of Disturbance."