"There's no conclusive evidence yet; everything is just my analysis based on the evidence I've obtained, and I can't be 100% certain he's problematic. To avoid alerting them, you absolutely must not speak carelessly outside." As Kato was explaining the seriousness of the matter to Jack Lakan, a violent explosion suddenly erupted from the city in the distance.
"What happened?" Jack Lakan said, looking at the city billowing with thick smoke. He wondered if there had been an attack, considering they were in the city.
"It's probably the people who attacked Princess Erica. Erica is an imperial princess, and her role as a mediator itself doesn't align with the empire's interests. So, it makes sense that they sent assassins to deal with her," Kato said, smoking a cigarette, after a quick thought. He hadn't expected them to make a move so quickly.
"Should we go support Nagi and the others now? We don't know how many enemies there are. I'm going now!" Jack Lakan said, clenching his fists, full of fighting spirit. Although the leisurely vacation had made him quite content, he felt his body would rust if this continued. Combat suited him better.
"No, I don't think you should go, Lacan. This is the capital, and your attack range is too wide. If you accidentally injure civilians, the hidden enemies will exploit it and report it, which would put Red Wings in danger. Let's trust Nagi and Yoshino; both of them are very strong, and I believe with them around, Princess Erica will be fine," Kato said, stopping Jack Lakan and explaining. Even if Erica were accidentally injured, he believed Yoshino, known as an 'angel,' could save her.
"...I understand." Jack Lakan, realizing the seriousness of the situation, abandoned his idea of providing support. Now, he could only wait for Nagi and the others to return. Shifting his gaze, Nagi and Erica, who were on a date, were suddenly attacked by magic. However, Nagi, quick-witted, hugged Princess Erica and escaped the blast radius. "Princess, are you alright?" Nagi asked, looking at Erica in his arms, somewhat worried.
"Mm," Erica responded softly, her expression unchanged despite the sudden attack.
"Damn it! These guys actually used such powerful magic in the city! There shouldn't have been any other civilian casualties from that attack, right?" Nagi said, setting Erica down and turning to look at the scene filled with thick smoke, his brows furrowed. Did these guys really disregard the lives of innocent bystanders just to carry out an assassination? How infuriating!
"That was indeed... probably assassins sent by them, right? But I wonder if their target was you or me?" Erica said calmly, looking at the scene.
"But these guys have finally shown their true colors! I won't let them escape! I already used tracking magic during the explosion; these guys absolutely cannot get away!" Nagi said excitedly, twisting his fingers. It seemed these guys finally couldn't hold back!
"Where did Yoshino go? Why can't I see her?" Erica said, somewhat worried. Yoshino had been with them when they were attacked. Was something wrong with Yoshino since she wasn't with them now?
"Hahaha~ Princess, you have to trust the members of our Red Wings! Yoshino is very strong. If I'm not mistaken, she should be..." Nagi said, laughing heartily to comfort the worried Erica. After witnessing Yoshino's strength, he didn't think such an attack could harm her. Given Yoshino's personality, the reason she hadn't appeared yet was... "Nagi! Princess Erica!" Sure enough, before Nagi could finish, Yoshino's voice came from above. They looked up to see Yoshino appearing before them, perfectly unharmed. Looking at Yoshino's anxious expression, she must have been worried about their safety. What a worrying child she was.
"Nagi, the explosion affected seventy-four civilians, but I've healed their injuries with healing magic. I've already moved the civilians out of the blast zone! Now you don't have to worry about the civilians; they are safe," Yoshino said to them with a smile. The sudden attack had startled her. However, such an explosion couldn't harm her now. After sensing that ordinary civilians were injured, she healed them and took them to a safe place before meeting up with Nagi and the others.
"Phew~ That explosion really startled me. I didn't expect these guys to make a move in such a place, but we've already placed a tracking Magic Formula on them. Now I'll share their coordinates with you, idiot Nagi," Shiina said with a sigh of relief. If it hadn't had a way to protect itself, the explosion would have turned it to ash.
"Well done! Yoshino! Now you take the princess back to find the others. I'm going to destroy their base!" Nagi said to Erica, then, as he was about to leave, Erica firmly pulled his robe. "I'll go with you too."
"What! Don't joke around, Princess! This isn't a game. This is much more dangerous than just shopping; one careless mistake could cost your life!" Nagi said, looking terrified. He was clearly scared by Erica's words. The members of Red Wings had been entrusted to protect this Princess, so what the hell was he thinking taking her to the enemy's base?
"idiot! Don't you know it's more dangerous to leave me alone? And my magic can also help. Bird-head, have you forgotten?" Erica said to Nagi with a serious face, her determined expression showing no hint of a joke, which made Nagi calm down.
'Oh~ Yoshino. Is this where the idiot Nagi and Princess Erica increase their affection? We need to help them out now,' Shiina whispered to Yoshino, looking at the stalemate. If these two didn't get together, the future protagonist might not be born.
'Mm! I understand! I'll work hard!' Yoshino nodded vigorously. She had to give these two fated individuals a good push.
"Nagi, let Princess Erica come with you. If any danger arises, I will protect her well by her side. Don't forget that besides healing magic, defensive magic is also one of my most proficient types of magic," Yoshino said to Nagi. She believed that with her there, Erica would not suffer any harm.
After hearing Yoshino's words, Nagi thought for a moment, then looked at Yoshino and Erica and said, "Haha~ Alright! In that case, Princess, you can come with me!"
"Oh! Let's have a good time making a ruckus!" Shiina shouted excitedly!
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