Just when we visited Eisengrad in search of Takahiro Mizuno, Yakutsk greeted us. |
![Story Akane Ryuuzouji.png](/images/2/2f/Story_Akane_Ryuuzouji.png) Akane |
"Conductor-san, is she from the Eisengrad Army?" |
Conductor |
More than that, let me briefly introduce her to you and the others, Akane. She is Yakutsk, a member of the SSS. |
![Story Celia.png](/images/7/70/Story_Celia.png) Celia |
"Yakutsk seems to know us. Earlier she stated that 'she knew we would come'." |
![Story Celia.png](/images/7/70/Story_Celia.png) Celia |
"If I may say, the one in the back is..." |
The corner of Yakutsk's mouth smirked as she resumed triumphantly. |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
"That's right. You all are probably looking for him--" |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"Takahiro-kun!" |
![Story Akane Ryuuzouji.png](/images/2/2f/Story_Akane_Ryuuzouji.png) Akane |
"Mizuno...!" |
As the two of them run up to each other, a boy with a brilliant pair of eyebrows appeared. Is he the Takahiro Mizuno we've been looking for? |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"Takahiro-kun! I'm so happy... I finally met you again..." |
Takahiro |
"Is everyone safe?" |
![Story Akane Ryuuzouji.png](/images/2/2f/Story_Akane_Ryuuzouji.png) Akane |
"That is our line! How worried we were inside our hearts...!" |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"That's right... I'm really happy... ugh, sniff." |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
"Hold it! I'm still in the middle of my speech! This is so not very cool...!" |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"Oh dear~ we missed the best parts. It's okay." |
Conductor |
This is an emotional moment. Let us not water it down. |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
"Shut up, both of you." |
![Story Celia.png](/images/7/70/Story_Celia.png) Celia |
"Conductor, now we are really all here, I would like to thank you very much, on behalf of the four of us. |
Conductor |
You're welcome. But the person who has done the most work here is Yakutsk. How did you find out what was going on with the SSS? |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
"Hmph, as long as you acknowledge me, that's fine..." |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
"When we took Takahiro under our protection, we also asked about the three of you there." |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
"I'm sure the SSS will be running around searching for them, or at least they'll get here before the Eisengradian military got word of it." |
![Story Paddington.png](/images/2/28/Story_Paddington.png) Paddington |
"That's amazing, Yakutsk, you predicted the movements of the SSS very well!" |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
"It's not like we've known each other since yesterday or today. I know this much." |
![Story Celia.png](/images/7/70/Story_Celia.png) Celia |
"Mizuno... This is the SSS." |
Takahiro |
"Sorry for my late introductions, I'm Mizuno Takahiro. I would like to thank Yakutsk and the other people of Eisengrad for their assistance." |
Takahiro |
"It seems that you have also helped Mio and everyone else there..." |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"Takahiro-kun, were you okay in such a land of snow...?" |
Takahiro |
"Fortunately, the place where I wandered into was a settlement, so I didn't have to move around aimlessly. I was able to follow the standard procedure in seeking rescue." |
![Story Akane Ryuuzouji.png](/images/2/2f/Story_Akane_Ryuuzouji.png) Akane |
"You are very calm. This is another essential quality for a begleiter after all." |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"Luck was also on Takahiro-kun's side. Isn't it thanks to your daily conduct?" |
Takahiro |
"Both of you are praising me too much." |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
"Welp, even if Takahiro had been thrown out onto the snowfield, our patrol team would have found him." |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"I've heard that the Eisengradian patrol teams are very thorough, because if anyone's lost in the snow, it can be fatal even for a short duration." |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
"That's what I meant. You all weren't imagining the worst case scenarios, were you?" |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"No, I wasn't! I always believed that Takahiro-kan was safe." |
Takahiro |
"Mio..." |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"Mhm, Takahiro-kun..." |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"Yes yes! I'm sorry to spoil the good mood, but I want to ask you all about things I'm curious about too~?" |
![Story Putra.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Putra.png) Putra |
"What did Takahiro do before we of the SSS arrived?" |
Putra asked a simple question to Takahiro. While Mio was next to him setting an example, by serving him food... |
Takahiro |
"I was taking care of the warhorses of the Eisengrad Army as thanks for my rescue. I've always wanted to take a closer look at horses that live in snowy climates, so it was a good opportunity." |
Takahiro spoke as he stroked the horse beside him. He must have rode this one to rush to the train station. |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"I've never seen a horse like this before either! Its fur is so bushy and its belly is so chubby!" |
![Story Akane Ryuuzouji.png](/images/2/2f/Story_Akane_Ryuuzouji.png) Akane |
"Mizuno is Mizuno, after all. I am relieved to see that he seems to have settled in well." |
Conductor |
Anyway, now we've managed to gather all four members of Winford Academy. Once we return to St. Iris, our mission will be accomplished. |
![Story Celia.png](/images/7/70/Story_Celia.png) Celia |
"I'm told that a way back to Helen's Hill has also been established. All we have to do now is hope for a safe return journey." |
![Story Celia.png](/images/7/70/Story_Celia.png) Celia |
"The fear of encountering Joust Monsters has not been allayed. I wish we could have been there to help until we observe the clean-up..." |
Conductor |
I want you to leave the rest to us of the SSS. Let's each do our part to return safely to our home worlds and to defeat the Joust Monsters. |
![Story Paddington.png](/images/2/28/Story_Paddington.png) Paddington |
"Then it's my turn! From here, the route through Nishiki to St. Iris is--" |
Queensway |
"--Eh, is that true!?" |
Queensway exclaimed in surprise. She looked over and sees a breathless Eisengradian soldier in front of her. |
![Story Paddington.png](/images/2/28/Story_Paddington.png) Paddington |
"Hawa, what's going on?" |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"...Sir Conductor, emergency. Sightings of a massive Joust Monster is currently in Verforet. Target is currently invading towards Eisengrad." |
Conductor |
"Joust Monster, that means..." |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"Yes, reported as a knight-type. A request has been made to the SSS for assistance...!" |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"From Verforet to Eisengrad... D-doesn't that mean it's heading this way!?" |
![Story Akane Ryuuzouji.png](/images/2/2f/Story_Akane_Ryuuzouji.png) Akane |
"Is it too much to think that... it is as if it was looking for an opportunity to meet the four of us with jousting experience?" |
![Story Yakutsk.png](/images/b/b6/Story_Yakutsk.png) Yakutsk |
"They're trying to round us up, it's a possibility. Conductor, sadly it appears we don't have time for a leisurely sightseeing tour of Nishiki." |
Conductor |
Say no more. SSS, immediately turn back and proceed to Verforet to take down the Joust Monsters. |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"Roger that!" |
Takahiro |
"Roger... That means Mio is going to fight too?" |
![Story Mio Kisaki.png](/images/b/b2/Story_Mio_Kisaki.png) Mio |
"I'm not the only one. Akane-chan and Celia-senpai are also with me! So Takahiro-kun, please support us as our begleiter, alright...?" |