Azure Files, the starting point of all miracles

Due to the attack by Caesar's troops, this place has already become dilapidated.

But at least, the two people here can be considered not in any serious trouble for the time being.

Saori, who joined the battlefield not long ago, caught Caesar's troops off guard, and Misaki was able to find an opportunity to meet up with them.

Now, they are trying hard to buy time for the three people to escape.

"Misaki, how are your ammunition supplies?"

"There are probably three more magazines... Captain, if this continues, I don't think it will be easy to delay their advance."

Misaki said as she jumped over the obstacle and fired a few shots at the mechanical soldiers approaching.

Looking at the fallen enemy, Misaki felt a little unhappy for a moment.

These guys clearly have ready-made weapons in their hands, but because of some high-tech encryption locks, they are unable to use them.

If not for this, they might have been able to hold out longer...

"Captain, what should we do next?"

"I have an idea……"

“It’s pointless to have so many ideas.”

"You are surrounded."

Looking at the two students in the encirclement, the commander, whose arm was broken, said in a cold mechanical voice: "I'll give you a chance. Put down your weapons and surrender. We promise not to hurt you."

"Perhaps the halo gives Kivotos' students strong defensive power, but that doesn't mean they won't die."

"I hope you can make a rational choice."

Although on the surface this commander showed enough "kindness", his real purpose was actually for Xia Lai's teacher.

Considering how much importance that teacher attaches to his students, if he captures these two guys as hostages, he won't be afraid that they won't take the bait.

"..."

Saori did not pay much attention to the enemy's persuasion to surrender: she looked around, trying to find an opportunity to break the deadlock.

However, Saori's silence while thinking made the enemy think that she rejected his proposal.

Helplessly, Commander Caesar could only continue to choose more radical means -

"Take them down and remove an arm or a leg afterwards."

"That way, they will be obedient."

"Yes!"

The cruel order was issued, foreshadowing that a violent attack was about to come again.

Just when Saori and Misaki made up their minds and prepared to face all this, suddenly a familiar voice came into their ears.

"you--"

"What are you going to do to my important student!?"

Saori & Misaki: "?!"

The blazing flames rising into the sky, filled with the determination to protect at all costs, radiate dazzling light.

The young man raised the sword high and swung the weapon hard at the enemy in front of him!

"Skyfire—unsheath!"

Caesar Soldier: “!!!!”

The raging flames surged like a raging wave, sweeping across a large area of ​​the battlefield in an instant.

Faced with such a fierce attack, many soldiers did not have time to react and were melted into a pool of molten iron by the high temperature.

But the strange thing is that even though they were in the center of the fire, Saori and Misaki didn't feel the slightest bit of heat.

Some are just as warm as the afternoon sun.

Just like... the feeling when I'm with him normally.

However, before the two of them could fully enjoy this wonderful experience, a familiar voice came from the front, bringing their thoughts back to reality.

"Saori, Misaki! Now!"

Saori & Misaki: "——!"

Without any hesitation, the moment they heard the voice, the two rushed towards Xiyu's direction.

Caesar's commander also reacted, but with the wall of scorching flames in front of him, he could only watch the four students and Xiyu flee into the distance.

"hateful--!"

"Who said Xia Lai's teacher was just a weak guy?"

"Are Tokugawa from the intelligence department and my monastery both idiots?"

Chapter 68: Sensei is a gentleman!

Although Kivotos is just an academy city, its area is comparable to some countries in the world where Xiyu once lived.

There are not only various colleges here, but also many unexplored or abandoned areas.

These places, which are usually not visited by students, now welcome several special "guests":

Xia Lai's teacher, under the escort of Arius's team, successfully escaped from Caesar's pursuit.

Even if this is only temporary, it is enough to buy them a chance to breathe.

After confirming that the surroundings were safe, Saori immediately returned to her companions.

"Princess, how is the teacher——"

"The situation is not good..."

As Atsuko spoke, the man who was temporarily placed aside also entered Saori's sight.

Compared with his previous high spirits and enthusiasm, Xiyu now inevitably has a feeling of being at the end of his days.

The first and most serious injury was his arm - his right arm, ravaged by the high temperature, showed a large area of ​​charred black.

Large areas of necrotic skin could not cover the muscle tissue underneath. The bright red intertwined with the darkness deeply hurt Saori's heart.

*hateful……

*I have made up my mind to repay my teacher...

*In the end, it still turns out to be——

The tightly clenched fists revealed Saori's inner unwillingness.

It was the resentment at his own powerlessness, the anger at the attackers, and the regret for not being able to protect the teacher and even putting him in danger.

Suddenly, a familiar voice came into Saori's ears.

"Stupid Saori... why are you taking everything on yourself again?"

Along with the words, a gentle touch came from her head, causing Saori's pupils to tremble slightly.

"teacher--"

"Caesar is coming for me. It has nothing to do with you."

"To be precise, it was me who put you in danger..."

After rubbing Saori's head with her still intact left hand, Xiyu's face also showed a trace of guilt: "I'm sorry."

"how come--"

Hearing Xiyu's apology, Saori immediately widened her eyes and subconsciously took a step forward.

If she wasn't worried about hurting Xiyu, she would even grab Xiyu's shoulders directly.

“I’ve never had such a thought.”

"It's not just Saori, it's the same for us."

As Atsuko spoke, she gently wiped the dust off the teacher's face.

"The teacher not only did not blame us for what we did, but even continued to help us problem children afterwards."

"Saori, me, Hiyori, and Misaki... we are all very grateful to you, Sensei."

"It is a blessing for us to be able to share the burden on our teachers' shoulders."

“No… that’s right… hehe…”

Hiyori also responded weakly, "Life is full of pain. Besides, for a teacher, you are probably suffering more than us right now..."

"After all, the whole arm has become-Ouch!"

Before Hiyori could finish her words, Misaki punched her in the head.

"Don't say such meaningless things at a time like this, idiot."

Misaki said, her eyes gradually shifted to Xiyu: "Instead of dwelling on these meaningless right and wrong, you might as well think about how to keep yourself alive."

"Although everything is empty and will eventually end, a person like you... at least shouldn't end up here..."

"Everyone……"

Looking at the four girls in front of him who cared about him in their own way, Xiyu was stunned for a moment, and then a warm feeling flowed through his heart.

With all this comfort, even the pain in my arm was alleviated a lot.

“I am truly a happy person.”

“It’s great to have such great students like you.”

"Excellent or something..."

Saori's eyes were a little dim.

But this time, before she could finish, Xiyu raised a finger to stop her from speaking.

"Saori, please stop saying those things."

"Since you all don't intend to blame me, then you shouldn't feel too burdened."

"Let the past be the past."

"For now, just like Misaki-chan said, let's think about how to escape from here alive."

Misaki: “Hmm…”

Saori: “…”

Looking at the girl in front of him who was still a little conflicted, Xiyu couldn't help but slowly extend his hand towards her.

"Saori, and everyone else."

"Next, can you please give me a hand?"

"teacher……"

Looking at the hand extended by the teacher, Saori's eyes flickered at first, and her gaze kept looking at the teacher's abdomen, obviously still a little conflicted.

But soon, under Xiyu's gentle gaze, the grudge in Saori's heart began to slowly fade away.

Finally, the girl held Xiyu's hand.

"Of course, as you wish, teacher."

Perhaps, it will take some time for her (Saori) to get over the trauma of hurting her teacher.

But at least from now on, there is a good starting point.

The same goes for the other children.

Looking at Xiyu and Saori in front of her, Atsuko tilted her head and showed a curious expression.

"Saori and the teacher have an unexpectedly good relationship~"

"I'm a little jealous..."

"Princess?!"