"Akira…Hunting those two is not allowed. Even though it is to make those two return back to the same place as me and perform Stigma Hunting, if you were to hunt those two, it is as if the order is reversed."
In the dim ruins, a young girl's voice resounded.
The girl that Kazuki called Kaya and the Illegal Magic User
The two of them were living inside a ruin that was not restored yet and was lying there casually.
The ruin that was originally a hotel has fulfilling equipment. There is large number of items that are ownerless, but it was driven out half a year ago by this Kaya and Earth Snake.
"Because those two people are very important people, you cannot attack them. Because they are people that are very important to me ——So I will kill them."
Kaya's head felt pain in burst…What did I just say?
It feels that she had said words that did not make sense. Important people ——Kill?
"In short, do not attack those two. Just like this, the reason we started Stigma Hunting is because if we crush the Knights, those two would be released from the Stigma and return to our side. It is for this goal. Right, the order is reversed…"
Even said that, Nanohana Institute was already gone.
Kaya threw a disgusted glare at the silent man. The Earth Snake, Akira, who was sitting on the bed absently, seemed to be staring at the graffiti on the wall left by the former residents.
Why am I together with such a creepy person?
…Because everybody that I love from the Nanohana Institute had completely been killed some time ago.
No, no, or did I run away…? My memories are vague…
No matter what, everybody is gone. So that is why I would find Nii-san and Mio-chan.
So ——Those two must also be killed. This time, she will not let them run away.
Kaya's head began to hurt in burst of pain. The concept of because they are important people, so I must kill them is strange.
I, am thinking of unethical things. The moment I met Nii-san on the streets, I was also desperately suppressing this impulse. This impulse is definitely weird.
The outburst of everybody in the orphanage being killed is also…Even though I regretted till my hair lost its color. Even though I do not wish to do the same thing to Nii-san and Mio-chan.
Even though I could only recall the warm shelter like the past Nanohana Insitute.
After Nii-san and Mio-chan were gone, she could only cry alone every day and meet with a never seen before Diva in her dreams. At that time, it was probably the beginning of everything.
"If you form a contract with me, I will give you the same power as those two." This is what the Diva said.
Using the power of Magic as bait, the existence of Diva wanting to corrode into one's body. Kaya also knew about it.
However, that Diva…seems like she was purely sympathizing Kaya's bitter encounter. Lending her power in order for her to meet those two again. So the young Kaya listened to those sweet whispers. And believed it.
However, since exchanging a contract with that Diva, her body has always felt a bit strange.
If she views that person as someone important, it would become that she would want to kill that person.
…Knowing that she would meet up with those two if she heads to Tokyo. Whether it is Nii-san, who would become a swordsman, or Mio-Chan, who would become a Magic User, both of them will eventually enter the Knights Academy.
So while she engages in Stigma Hunting, she will wait for the moment she reunites with those two.
The remaining people that are important to her. Even though she should only feel pure happiness ——What is the impulse!?
"…As expected, it is strange…What did you do to me? Hand over my mind back to me! Oi…answer me, Loki, Loki!"
Kaya grabbed onto her head that was in pain and questioned the Diva that was corroding her mind.
But no matter how long, there was no response. She was deceived. Perhaps she was deceived…
She wanted to see Nii-san again…However, if she sees him, she would definitely not be able to resist…
She recalled that next weekend, the Knights Academy will hold an Inter-Division Competition.
It was a good opportunity to sneak into the Academy that is usually prohibited to the average person.
Even if she did not run around on the streets, she will certainly be able to see Nii-san on that day.
She really wanted to see him, really wanted to see Nii-san again…Really wanted to kill him!
Kaya grabbed chaotically onto the hair that had lost its color and grabbed onto her head.
Beside her, Akira did not look at her berserk act even once and only continued to stare at the graffiti wall.
Translator's Notes and References
1. Apparently, in some curry, moss is an ingredient. (I never knew that).
2. In case you do not understand, Kanae usually plays the role of the little sister, but here she tried to be the elder sister.