The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

As for whether the measures to seal the power were truly well-intentioned.

She didn't say anything, and she herself didn't know either.

Definitely.

However, as things stand, it seems that everything is moving in a positive direction.

"Apart from her arrival, everything is fine."

Looking at Bazett, who was standing ready for battle, Kiana felt particularly troubled.

"Ahem, Miss Bazett, if I asked you to abandon your mission, would you agree?"

Is that all you wanted to say?

"That's all. And... this is my last warning to you: if you persist in trying to take me away, you'll be the one who regrets it!"

Kiana strained her large, watery blue eyes, her gaze revealing determination and vigilance.

It was as if Bazett would face utter destruction if he didn't grant this well-intentioned request...

Having seen many storms, Bazett naturally categorized this situation as a warning to himself.

For a moment, she almost burst out laughing.

"Is that all you wanted to say? Then what's next—!"

"Whoa! Help! There's a weirdo here!!!"

"What?"

Seeing Kiana suddenly start shouting, Bazett didn't understand what was going on for a moment.

Then, when she heard a whistle, she belatedly realized that she seemed to be...

Did he become a criminal in the eyes of the general public?

"Behave yourself!"

After hearing someone cry for help, someone quickly arrived on a bicycle and handcuffed Bazett without saying a word.

"Come back with me later to give your statement."

The elderly man with a white beard coughed and then turned his gaze to the person who had called for help.

Kiana.

"Little boy, did she do anything to you?"

"No, I haven't done anything yet."

Under Bazett's almost murderous gaze, Kiana answered slowly.

It's hard to imagine that she was just a moment ago panicking and shouting, but now she has become so well-behaved.

"Oh? Hmm... Great, it seems this suspicious person is actually somewhat rational."

The old man who came to rescue her didn't care about all that. After patting her little head, he grabbed Bazette and took her back to give her statement.

Given her suspicious behavior, she'll probably be detained in jail for several days.

It's hard to imagine that a lowly member of the Magic Association would be arrested for such a baseless charge.

However, this absurd thing actually happened.

What's most baffling is that its instigator...

It's Kiana again.

"Does this mean I forced the enemy to retreat without losing a single soldier? Although something feels a bit off, let's just leave it at that. Anyway, with her abilities, she'll be out in a while."

Kiana didn't pay much attention to Bazett.

Anyway, she knew a bit about this woman's abilities, so she didn't worry about whether something might happen to her.

Instead, you should worry about yourself—whether you'll face unbearable relentless pursuit after the other person gets out...

"Who cares? When the time comes... I'll have a fair fight with you using my sword, and see just how powerful your Noble Phantasm really is."

With these thoughts in mind, Kiana slowly turned around and left the alley...

The time that followed passed exceptionally quickly.

Going to and from school, playing with Miyu and Illya, and occasionally eating at Illya's and Luvia's houses, thanks to the abundance of food at both of those houses.

Kiana was basically never hungry.

For her, this peaceful life is actually a kind of happiness.

Studying, playing with friends, and having a great time eating, drinking, and having fun...

If such days could continue, it would be a truly fortunate and wonderful thing.

Unfortunately, good times always slip away too easily.

This time is no exception.

Following reports of unusual activity in a certain mountain forest, Rin, along with Luvia and three others, embarked on an investigation journey, carrying the ruby ​​and sapphire.

"Phew... I'm so tired! Kiana... can I lean on you for a bit?"

As she spoke, Ilya stretched out her fair, jade-like arms and slowly hugged Kiana's arm, looking both tired and uncomfortable.

"Oh? Sure, I'm not that tired."

Compared to the others who were drenched in sweat, Kiana could not be considered the largest or oldest person present.

But it can be said that it was the easiest one.

She wasn't blushing or out of breath, her cheeks were just slightly red, and she had an indescribable air of energy.

That's why Ilya relies on her...

"Hey! Ilya..."

Seeing her friend's laziness, Miyu, unable to bear it any longer, turned around, pulled her up, and said:

"We're almost there, cheer up!"

"Ah... okay, phew... Rin-nee!"

"Ok?"

Hearing someone call her name, Rin, dressed in ordinary clothes, slowly turned around and looked at Illya, who was waving frantically at her...

Sentimental Magical Girls (Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya): Chapter 50 - Kuro Appears

Hearing Ilya call her name, Rin paused for a moment, then put her right hand on her hip and asked:

"What's wrong, Ilya? Have you noticed something unusual?"

"No...no, it's just, um..."

"Is there a problem?"

Seeing Ilya's hesitant manner, Rin stopped and pushed aside the branches blocking her way.

"What exactly happened?"

"Rin-nee, why did we come here?" Ilya hesitated for a long time before finally asking the question that was on her mind.

To be honest, she had planned to have a good time at home with Kiana and Miyu today, but Rin and Luvia half-coaxed and half-dragged her here.

Sigh, I thought everything would be over once I finished collecting all the cards.

I can finally return to a normal life.

However, it seems that the aftermath of the card quest has not subsided even now.

Perhaps soon I'll be running around helping Rin with chores again...

"Ilya, what are you thinking about with your head down?" The sudden question pulled Ilya back from her thoughts.

She slowly turned her head and looked at Kiana and Miyu standing behind her.

"N-nothing...it's just that it feels so troublesome..."

"Is it troublesome...? Are you a little too tired?" Kiana said, slowly reaching out and placing her hand on Illya's snow-white forehead.

As soon as their bodies touched, the other woman trembled, then quickly stepped back, covering her burning forehead with both hands.

"No, no, no! No, I'm perfectly fine! Yes, very fine!"

Seeing Ilya's intense reaction, Kiana almost thought she had hurt her.

However, since she said it's nothing, then it must really be nothing, right?

"Is that so... If you feel uncomfortable, please be sure to tell me."

Yes, I will.

After confirming that Illya was alright, Kiana slowly turned her head to look at Rin, whose face was full of impatience.

At this moment, the girl with pigtails stood with her hands on her hips, her pretty face bearing a very stern expression.

It was as if she had encountered something particularly annoying...

"Hey you guys, haven't you had enough fun? It's time to get back to work. There's no way around it, if you really want to know..."

"okay."

"Huh?" Rin, who was about to give a simple explanation of the reason for our actions, was stunned. "Aren't you wondering why we came here?"

"That's not surprising."

With the system's help, Kiana knew very well that Rin had come here to investigate a location where anomalies were occurring.

Actually, she didn't want to come, but it was because the association's exploration had discovered an anomaly, and the mission was personally issued by the contact person.

She had no reason to refuse.

So the only option was to gather people and set off.

Fortunately, the location where the anomaly was discovered was not considered particularly dangerous.

"arrive."