"What the hell are we supposed to do?"

The officers still hadn't come up with a concrete solution.

I glanced over to where the Cledore Mountain Battalion was stationed.

In situations like this, I had a habit of instinctively seeking out Aquila.

"Hey, Red. Watch over the recruits for me."

"Huh? Uh… okay…."

The junior officer I had just put on the spot responded hesitantly.

Without hesitation, I smoothly maneuvered through the crowd, making my way toward the Cledore Mountain Battalion.@@novelbin@@

"Aquila!"

"Salvia."

The moment I appeared, he pulled me into his arms as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

He didn’t seem fazed by the situation at all.

"What do you think this place is? Do you think we can escape?"

"Hard to say. This black magic is far more complex than I expected."

I stared at him, noting how calm he was.

"Why aren’t you freaking out?"

"Because there’s no reason to."

"What do you mean? We’re trapped."

"Yes, but you’re trapped with me."

…That was not the answer I had been expecting.

Feeling an inexplicable warmth rush to my cheeks, I blushed.

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