Although there was no hidden reproach in Shiro's words, Kentaro ground his teeth. He couldn't shake the feeling that Ginji and he were being blamed for their setbacks. Up until now, Kentaro had harbored no ill feelings toward Shiro—quite the opposite.
Compared to Averkane, Shiro commanded far greater respect. Yet, at this moment, Kentaro found him ungrateful. After all, it was Kentaro who had led them this far.
As Shiro's thoughts turned to the queen, they naturally drifted to his former comrade, Averkane:
