Chapter 1829: The Truth About the Lost Child ③
Well then, I know that Shiro-san is the cause of this, but I don’t really know what I should do with that information. For the time being, I explained the situation to Tre-san and the others, but they were understandably astounded.
[……Errr, in other words, the reason I get lost so often is the influence of a power given to me by Shallow Vernal-sama. Unnn, I see…… I can’t complain about it then.]
Yes, the other party is the creator of the world, so even if the circumstances had changed, she isn’t the kind of person Tre-san can complain about. Moreover, the ability itself is rather powerful, comparable to the authority of Gods, so depending on how it is used, it can be extremely powerful.
And so Tre-san and the others had very complicated expressions on their faces, but soon after, the room lit up and Shiro-san appeared.
[Excuse my intrusion.]
[ [ [ ! ? ! ? ] ] ]
While astonished by Shiro-san’s appearance, Tre-san, Cento-san and Cien-san immediately got off the couch and dropped to their knees on the floor, assuming a praying posture.
[Shiro-san, what’s with the sudden visit?]
[Yes, since we were on the topic, if she’s feeling troubled about it, I’m thinking of giving her an item that would help you out a bit…… Perhaps, if she wears an accessory which blocks the effect of the power that makes your movements unobstructed, she shouldn’t have to worry about getting lost.]
[Ahh~~ I see, that’s good! That’s what she said, Tre-san……? ……Errr, Tre-san?]
It seems that Shiro-san is being considerate, as she offered to give Tre-san an item that would make it so that she wouldn’t have to worry about getting lost, which should solve the problem, but Tre-san and the others remained in that prayer posture, not moving an inch.
When I tilted my head in wonder, Tre-san silently beckoned me close, so I approached her……
[…… Kaito, are you an idiot, or are you acting like an idiot!? Like hell can we talk, we haven’t received permission from Shallow Vernal-sama to speak! Kaito may be special, but people normally can’t raise their gaze or speak in front of Shallow Vernal-sama without permission!]
[A- Ahh, I see……]
She skillfully conveyed her message by shouting angrily in a whisper, which made me understand what was going on. Come to think of it, I remember that when I accompanied Lilia-san to talk with Chronois-san before, Chronois-san, who did not know that Shiro-san had given her blessing to me, was really angry when I called out to Shiro-san.
[Shiro-san, may I ask permission for Tre-san and the others to speak?]
[Yes, well then…… I will allow the three of you to speak freely at this time and place today until I leave. You may also raise your face.]
[ [ [ Hah! ] ] ]
When Mr. White gave her permission, the three of them nervously raised their gazes. Shiro-san is at the top of the world, so I guess this kind of reaction is normal. Some like Lilia-san have occasional opportunities to meet Shiro-san, and as she was given approval by Shiro-san, she can speak relatively freely, but Shiro-san is basically someone for whom even a single utterance requires permission.
As I was thinking this, Shiro-san lightly waved her hand and two bracelets appeared.
[Regarding the person in question…… Tre, there may be situations where you can effectively utilize that ability, so I will refrain from sealing it. Instead, I will give these to the two of you. If you were to wear this bracelet, you won’t lose sight from Tre’s ability, and even if she does get lost, you’ll be able to pinpoint her location using Detection Magic or with other means.]
[Our heartfelt gratitude to Sharrowvanal-sama’s compassion……]
[We respectfully accept it.]
As the bracelets automatically floated in front of Cent-san and Cien-san, the two of them politely received them with their heads bowed deeply, and Tre-san deeply bowed as well.
[Well, then, I’ve done what I came here to do, so I’m leaving.]
[Shiro-san, thank you.]
It’s really heartwarming to see this kind of thoughtfulness from Shiro-san, making me feel Shiro-san’s growth and kindness.
After smiling lightly at me when I thanked her, Shiro-san disappeared, and a little while after she was gone, Tre-san and the others let out a sigh.
[I- I was so nervous…… As expected, the cold sweat won’t stop. You really are quite the outrageous one, Kaito.]
[I- I have never seen Shallow Vernal-sama’s countenance that close before.]
[Just like Esteemed Sister Tre, I’m dripping with cold sweat…… Receiving such a valuable item, albeit humbling, is truly an honor.]
I hadn’t paid much attention since I often meet Shiro-san, but it seems that the very situation of seeing Shiro-san up close is unimaginable. Even Tre-san herself looked mentally exhausted, so it must have been a truly intense experience.
I wish I could have informed them in advance…… but Shiro-san came here abruptly…… Notifying them beforehand is impossible in that situation, so I hope they’ll let me off of this.
<Afterword>
Serious-senpai : [It’s a forgettable setting, and with Kaito not hearing about this from the others, he wouldn’t know about it…… but the magic power Shallow Vernal wielded is on a different level from the others, so the setting is that she exerts this heavy, oppressive pressure around her……]