Benny and Sanchez, who had been standing beside them, exchanged a quiet conversation of their own.

“Look, Sanchez. Those who kidnap and exploit children deserve nothing less than the worst punishment. That’s justice.”

“Yes. I’ll keep that in mind today as well.”

“The state would probably just throw them in prison, but that seems too lenient, doesn’t it?”

Benny spoke in a low, heavy voice—one she rarely used in front of Salvia.

“Aquila, I think breaking at least one of their legs would be appropriate.”

“…Yeah.”

Aquila nodded at Benny’s words, then turned his head toward Karon.

“What do you think, Karon? Want to do it yourself?”

Karon hesitated for a moment before cautiously approaching the dark mage.

Moments later, as the dark mage’s screams echoed through the air, Aquila knew without a doubt—Karon’s trauma regarding dark mages was completely gone.

Salvia told me to look after him.

If it was something Salvia wanted, Aquila would do it—whatever it took. That’s why he had been watching over Karon for five years now.

If it’s for Salvia, then there’s no helping it.

***

As we traveled toward Winter’s home, I stole a glance at his face.@@novelbin@@

Isn’t he even a little excited?

Strictly speaking, this was practically a vacation for him—getting leave and going home. It was an opportunity most Arkons wouldn’t even dream of.

And yet, despite the situation being one that should have made him excited, Winter showed no particular emotion about returning home.

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