Far From the Settlement
No light.
No sound.
Only height.
A Rooftop Above Everything
Three figures stand in silence.
Not hiding—
But not meant to be seen.
The First Speaks
Calm.
Measured.
"…Confirmed."
The Second Responds
Slightly sharper tone.
"…So it's true."
The Third Says Nothing
But their presence—
Heavier than the others.
A Long Pause
They're not watching blindly.
They're remembering.
Analyzing.
The First Speaks Again
"…The one with the blade."
The Second Nods Slightly
"…Yes."
A pause.
"…It reacted."
The Third Finally Moves
A small shift.
Barely noticeable.
Then—
A quiet voice.
Lower.
"…Not fully."
Silence Returns
The First Looks Toward the Distance
Toward Hiroto's direction.
"…But enough."
The Second Crosses Their Arms Slightly
"…Should we proceed?"
A Pause
The Third Answers
"…No."
That Ends That Thought Immediately
The First Tilts Their Head Slightly
"…Waiting?"
The Third Responds
"…Observing."
A beat.
"…We act when it becomes necessary."
The Second Scoffs Faintly
"…Or when we're told to."
Silence Again
The First Speaks Quietly
"…He already knows."
That Changes the Air Slightly
The Second's Expression Sharpens
"…You're sure?"
The First Doesn't Hesitate
"…There's no way he doesn't."
The Third Looks Forward
Still.
Then—
"…If he's aware…"
A pause.
"…Then we don't interfere."
That Confirms It
The Second Lowers Their Voice
"…So this is his interest."
The First Responds
"…For now."
A Long Silence Follows
Then—
The Third Turns Slightly
"…If it develops further…"
Their voice lowers—
cold.
"…We erase it."
They vanish
No movement seen.
No trace left behind.
Only the empty rooftop remains
And the feeling—
That something has already begun.
To be continued…