On an island, a hundred kilometers from the Far East Empire was a city named Porto. Noire, disguised as Alex, and the girls stopped by to rest before they resumed their journey.
''You girls should rest; I'll be on the lookout,'' Noire said as soon they booked rooms.
The priest sent by the church to accompany them had left, saying he would first visit the church inside the city before joining them later.
Maria and the others wished to go out to clear their minds, but just as they were about to leave, it started to rain, they could only reluctantly stay.
Instead of going as it was raining, they decided to play.
''Come join us.'' Gracier invited Noire to join them, but she refused.
''Sorry, I'm not good at that kind of thing. Maybe next time.''
Gracier pouted but did try to persuade Noire to join them. The three played cards until they became exhausted and went to sleep.
