674 Story 625. It's not okay, but it's okay.

It's strange.

While eating breakfast, he watches how his father is doing.

It looks the same as usual, but it feels different.

Last night, my father went out because he wanted to talk to Mr. Jinnal, so I prepared some medicinal herbs for his hangover.

Because I expected to drink alcohol based on my experience so far.

But this morning, I was surprised that my father didn't show any signs of alcohol.

I don't want you to get hungover, so that's a good thing.

When I saw your father, I noticed that it was different than usual.

I don't realize that I'm worried about my condition, and I'm thinking about it without paying attention to my surroundings.

I think something happened.

I'm worried... but I don't think you want to hear it.

Let's wait a little longer.

I'm sure you'll tell me.

"It was a feast."

After eating, take a break.

While drinking tea, I looked at Sora and the others who were uttering in the corner of the room.

You must be tired of playing.

Uru laughs at how Sora and the others are doing.

And I smile bitterly.

Earlier, I used all the Hidden Houses to hunt down Sora, Flem, Ciel, and Sol.

It's already fierce.

Climbing and descending stairs, climbing and slipping.

The Garths were playing too hard.

I feel satisfied that I can play as much as I want for a long time.

In my words, Mr. Url laughed and stood up and grabbed the dishes.

Ah, I'll do it.

"It's okay, it's okay. I can do the laundry.I took Sora and the others to my room.You'll want to get some sleep. "

I'm sure the room will be a better place to rest.

Ok, please.

When I got up to go back to my room, the sleepy sora started to move.

Are you all right?

Why don't you go down the stairs?

Yeah, Flem hit the wall.

Let's take her in our arms.

"Flem, Sora, come here."

I held up Flem and Sora as they approached me.

Siel and Sol, let me give you a moment.

"Ivy"

What?

Father hugs Sheil and Sol.

"I'll go with you."

"All right, thank you."

I look at Hirari and my father.

Looks like you're interested in talking to me.

Nevertheless, I have a very bad feeling that my father is lost in what he has to say.

Go upstairs and enter the room and place Sora and Flem on the bed.

Father also put Sheil and Sol on the bed.

……

I don't like this silence.

"Father, would you like a cup of tea?"

That's right.

Make sure your dad sits in a chair, then prepare some tea.

For now, let's make it a little sweet tea.

"Yes, please."

"Thank you."

Sit in the chair in front of your father and have a cup of tea.

It has a slightly sweet aroma and taste, and it feels relaxed.

"Ivy"

Yes.

“Do you remember when Ull showed me the paperwork a little while ago?”

It was when I talked to Mr. Arthur.

"Yeah, I remember."

"There was a part of it that deciphered the code found in the church.Yesterday, I had Ginar read the full text.... Ivy's name wasn't on it, but there was a reference to Ivy.And what I'm looking for. "

... erm.

I mean, the church is looking for me.

"The church made me..."

My head doesn't work.

Are you okay?

I noticed that my face was hardened by my father's worried expression.

"It's okay, isn't it?" I'm so, so surprised. "

That's right.

"Yeah, but it's okay."

You're saying something strange, aren't you?

You're not okay, but you're okay.

But when I hear the church is looking for me, I can't say it's okay.

Honestly, I think it's scary.

Because the Church knows it's easy to kill people to do what they want.

But even so, I don't like being shivering.

That's why I think it's okay.

"Father, tell me the full text that was written in the encryption."

"... I see."

Dad stared at me and exhaled.

"'A girl between the ages of 9 and 11 who fled the village of Latmi.Death in the village of Latme. The girl could have been the key.It is possible that he is alive.Once we know it exists, we'll be dead.If you were dead, look for the next key. "

Key?

What's the key?

You think I'm gonna do something?

What's that?

Don't get caught in anything.

"Ah, 'The church is looking for what it needs to achieve its purpose', Ars said, but maybe... what it needs is the key?"So you've been looking for me for a long time? "

When I see your father, I shake my head to the side.

Isn't it?

“Until I discovered that Ivy might have a key, it was a bad way to say it, but it didn't catch my eye at all.”

I wish I hadn't caught my eye.

"Something must have happened, and Ivy and the key were tied together.And then you think you're looking for it. "

When I looked at my father who showed disgust, my feelings began to calm down for some reason.

I see.

If they'd looked for me when I was younger, they might have caught me.

Given that, I'm glad now.

But what the hell are you trying to do?

Does the word "key" mean anything to you?

The key... it's something that keeps the door from opening.

Oh, is there anything that opens a closed door?

"You said that the future would change."

To change the future... open the closed door?

What does the door mean?

"What does your father think?" What do you think the Church wants to do? "

I don't know. I just think it's about the magic circle.

Magic circle?

"The people in the church are unusually stubborn in the magic circle."No matter how much damage you do in the magic circle's experiments, it won't be too bad. "

It was a magic circle.

That's a terrible thing, isn't it?

We're destroying more and more of our users.

Ah, to keep the magic circle from being broken?

"No, I don't think so."For the church, the magic circle is important, so it must be recognized that those who activate the magic circle together are subject to change. "

That's right.

Church people had that worst way of thinking.

“Father, what should I do?”

If the church is looking for you, you'd better not act with Arthur.

I thought we could go to Okanko Village together.

"Ginar said, 'I want you to go to Okanko with Garth and the others.'"

It's okay!

"Oh, I don't know how the church works yet."Garrett is going to the capital right now to look into it.When it comes to keys, there's probably a lot more. "

Mr. Garritt.

Next time I get to meet you, I'll thank you.

"After that, what I found out from my research is that I heard from Abar in Okanko Village."I'm with Jinnal, and I'm with Arthur and the others. "

"All right."

Ginar-san is moving a lot too, isn't he?

“Ivy, do you have anything to ask?”

Look at your father.

I could really feel Mr. Arth's feelings.

It's hard for me to involve my loved ones.

Maybe if I told my dad, he'd say, "Don't worry about that."

Ivy?

"I'm sorry, Dad."

I got involved.

I never thought I'd be targeted by the church.

I thought I had nothing to worry about now that I solved the problem of the village chief and blood-connected father in Latmi Village.

"Father, stay with me."

I feel bad, but I want you to stay with me.

“Of course, Ivy is my precious daughter.”

Yeah.

"Also, there are Sora and the others." Because I'm not alone. "

Looking at the bed, Sora and the others who were supposed to be sleeping woke up and looked at us.

Yep.

It's okay.

Whatever happens from now on, it's absolutely fine.

"Ivy, what if..."

Huh?

"Even if you're separated from me, I'll definitely pick you up."I'll definitely pick you up wherever you are. ”

I'm a little surprised by your serious father's expression and voice, but I'm probably worried about the word "alive".

“All right, I'll be waiting. And I'll do my best to get back to my dad."

"Don't force yourself to get hurt."Ivy's just waiting for me to relax. "

A smile floats in her gently stroking hand.

Yeah. If you wait, the guild's hidden balls will pick you up.

"Hahaha, that's what it is."