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(Previous part, where Kazuto made a plan about hiding Yue by claiming they killed her and she decided to go with it)
But...
I understand what you're trying to say, Ei-chan. But... If we return to our hometown, we'll involve everyone there... even our parents...
And you don't want that?
...(nod)
...I understand. I'll obey Yue's decision.
Kazuto: Ah, then...?
Yes. We'll entrust ourselves in your care.
Kazuto: Thanks. For trusting us...
...I don't trust you yet. For now, tell us how are you planning to hide us.
If it's something stupid, we'll return to our homeland.
Kazuto: Okay. Hmm... first, we'll announce that we killed Totaku. And then...
And then?
Hey! Don't tell me you never thought about that!?
Kazuto: No, that's not so! Yeah! I'll think... I'll think now.
...Yue, those guys are no good.
Kazuto: How cruel!
Of course! You were acting all mighty, so I thought what kind of plan do you have, but you didn't even have any!
Kazuto: No, umm... For starters, you'll need to abandon your names!
Abandon our names..?
Kazuto: Yes. Totaku and...
Kaku. Ka Bunwa.
Kazuto: Well, I suppose Totaku and Kaku names are famous, right? But we never actually saw how you look like before.
Kazuto: And I suppose there aren't many who did, right?
Hm... Those who were at Kashin's side, Enshou and Enjutsu might know their faces, but other than that, there aren't many indeed.
What about Sousou and Sonsaku?
Thinking from their position, I doubt they were looking closely. And, even if they did, as Mylord explained, they won't say anything.
Because they have other goals?
That's how it is.
Then, abandon your names... and then, if you don't appear in public, you will be hidden well.
Probably. But, a name is something that identifies you. I'm not sure if they'll be willing to abandon it that easily...
...I will. I'm a bit sad... But, if it'll help us avoid involving others. (I'd be happy to abandon the name of a villian, not sad)
...There's no actual need to abandon our names.
Kazuto: No, even if you say so...
We'll entrust our mana to you... that'll remove the need to abandon our names. (You can at least think of fake ones just in case though)
Kazuto: Mana?
Totaku's mana... there are not many other than me who know her mana, Yue. And only Yue knows mine... If we entrust it to you, that'll solve the problem.
Kazuto: Is it okay?
If it was only me, no! But Yue's life is at stake... there's no other choice. (Why does she hate Kazuto so much anyway? Once a tsundere...)
Ei-chan...
...Yue, is that okay? If you don't want to, let's run somewhere, okay?
No... I'm okay. I'll entrust my mana to them.
Kazuto: ...Thanks.
This might be... my destiny, after all.
Destiny? Meeting Master?
...(nod)
Meeting this snobbish-looking guy is a destiny?... You're mistunderstanding! Yue! Open your eyes!
Kazuto: You sure are harsh...
You think so?
Kazuto: Eh...
When allies agree to such statement right away, this is kinda depressing...
Say, say, did you decide what to do already? If we don't hurry up, Enshou-tachi will come here.
Ah, that's right. To... No, not that, umm...
Totaku... style name is Chuei. Mana is Yue.
I'm Kaku. Style name is Bunwa... Mana is Ei. I don't care about myself, but protect Yue well.
Kazuto: It's okay. We'll protect both of you.
And, this gentleman, flirting like it's no big deal, is our lord, a rumored Heavenly Messenger, Hongou Kazuto-sama.
Kazuto: ...That was sorta harsh.
And I'm Ryu Gentoku. Mana is Touka! Yoroshiku, Yue-chan, Ei-chan.
My name is Chou Shiryuu. Mana is Sei.
Rinrin is Chou Yokutoku! Mana is Rinrin! I'm glad Yue is a gentle girl.
Heh... Yoroshiku, Rinrin-chan.
...My name is Kan'u. Style name is Uncho. Mana is Aisha.
Aisha-chan doesn't seem to agree yet, we'll take responsibility to hide you, so don't worry about that.
No. I understand how she feels after all...
Don't tell us you changed your mind later!
Kazuto: I can promise that one... Well, sounds good?
Yes... Yoroshiku.
Well then, that's decided. For starters, let's make them Master's maids.
M, maids!? Us!?
Yeah. We can't treat you as officers or prisoners, right? Both will increase the chance of us being found out.
And for that purpose, maids by Mylord's side will draw way less attention... Touka-sama, you're quite a strategist.
Hehe. Sometimes I am.
Maids... Me, a famous strategist, maid... (Having a maid who hates you... prepare for crappy tea)
I don't mind...
B, but, Yue...
Ei-chan. We're no longer a commander and a strategist, we're just girls, okay?... Then, I think becoming maids is okay...
...It doesn't trouble you?
I'm absolutely okay... Actually, I think it might be pretty fun working as a maid.
...I see. If Yue thinks so, I'll endure too.
Then it's decided. Well then, let's hide them right away. We'll need to explain everything to Shuri-chan and Hinari-chan later.
Kazuto: Right. And we need to escape Enshou's eyes somehow...
As we were discussing our course of actions...
Master!
Panicked-looking Shuri and Hinari has approached us.
Kazuto: What's wrong? Did something happen?
Alliance has started to enter Rakuyo!
If it's just that, there's no need to panic, no?
That's... Enshou-san and Enjutsu-san's squad has started arguing each other...
Sigh... From the start until the end, they're nothing but trouble.
Indeed... Mylord, what should we do?
Kazuto: Hm... Let's meet up with our own troops for now. Whatever we decide, we cannot move without troops.
Your will. Let's start moving then. Rinrin, go ahead and grab our troops.
Understood!