The trail of the sky The light belongs to you

The central workshop, which was originally orderly, was in an uproar at this time. People gathered at the gate, eagerly watching the billowing smoke from the workshop gate and windows.

The head of Madoc's workshop stood at the front, and after confirming that everyone had run out, he asked, "Okay, are everyone alright?"

The front desk receptionist Heigl wiped the traces of the smoke on his face, "Yes, yes... Ordinary employees..."

"Mr. Workshop Manager...!"

On the other side of the guide ladder, four people ran forward, and learned from Madoc that the cause of the commotion might be a gas leak, and the possibility of a fire could be ruled out, but it is really impossible to know why the leak occurred.

"Well, Uncle Workshop Manager... Where is Grandpa?"

"……not good……"

"Huh, isn't he...?" Maddock looked at the crowd around him, his face suddenly became serious, "Hazel, haven't you confirmed it?"

"Ordinary employees have already confirmed it, but only Dr. Russell hasn't..."

"You, what are you talking about! He's still inside... wait, Onasa!"

Onasa rushed into the workshop before Maddock finished speaking. She frowned slightly, feeling the smell of the smoke - there was no pungent smell of smoke, it was just smoke for disturbance. There should be chimneys...

"Onasha...!"

The other three people also followed in. Onasa turned around, and her usually gentle eyes became sharp and sharp as if catching prey, "You guys, go to the place where Dr. Russell is on the third floor now!"

"...Huh? But..."

"Go, there is no time to explain! I will find you in a while."

"……it is good!"

The three disappeared from the safety stairs, and Onasa also started to act-first get rid of all the smoke pipes here.

The hall on the first floor, the factory on the first basement, the corridor on the second floor, the design room on the fourth floor, the laboratory on the fourth floor...

"That's all." Onasa dismantled the last chimney, and the smoke dissipated. She stared at the cylindrical object in her hand, her blue eyes narrowed slightly.

"Anyway, let's go to the calculation room on the fifth floor..."

Going up the stairs to the fifth floor, as she thought, the door of the calculation room was open, and Capel disappeared without a trace——

"Onasha!"

Hearing the call from the other side of the corridor, Onasa's eyes became more severe - beside the three of them, there was no figure of the stubborn researcher.

"Where's the doctor?"

"I don't know..." Tita looked anxious and was about to cry, "Not in the studio..."

"It should have been hijacked and taken away while working in the calculation room, and Capel's central part was also taken away..." Onasha suddenly stopped speaking, put her fingers upright in front of her lips, and slowly moved her eyes to guide the ladder In the direction, some whispers came from there...

"...a long wait. The final goal has been achieved."

"Okay, let's evacuate immediately."

"Are you ready?"

"...Those guys are!"

"Ah, that's right, it's them."

A familiar voice sounded, and Agathe walked to the side of the four...

"You are……"

"Brother Agathe..."

"Although I really want to explain...but," Agathe was the first to rush in the direction of the guide ladder, "quick! There is the guide ladder."

"really……"

When they arrived at the guide ladder, three men in black were holding Dr. Russell hostage and were about to enter.

"I won't let you escape this time!" Agathe pressed forward, trying to take back the hostages with his epee.

"Agathe Korosner!?"

"The troublesome guy is here again...I don't have time to waste time with you now!"

When one of them threw a smoke pipe to disturb it, Onasa took a step forward, firmly took the smoke pipe in her hand, and skillfully dismantled it.

"...Finally met you again," Onasa threw the fragments of the chimney on the ground, her eyes glowing dangerously, "Let's settle the old and new scores together this time!"

"Phew, there is no such opportunity!" When the two dragged the doctor into the guide ladder, the person in the front showed his gun, and Onasa then pulled out his rapier. In just a split second, the weapons intersected, emitting dazzling sparks .

"Woo...Damn..."

"Wait a moment……!"

"Haha, it's too late!" The person who was confronting Onasa suddenly jumped away and also entered the guide ladder, "Agathe Kolosner, Onasa Barlowka, there will be a period later!"

"Hurry up! Go to the stairs!"

From the fifth floor to the door of the central workshop at the fastest speed, there were no traces of those men in black. No matter how fast you walk, can't you keep up with the speed of the guide ladder?

"Ah, Xiao Ai, you guys are out!"

"Oh, are you all right?"

"Mr. Workshop Manager, where is the doctor!?"

"Ah? Doctor... a few people from the army came out of it. I thought something happened."

"People from the army?"

"Wait, wait a minute, isn't that the guy in black?"

"What are you talking about? They are well-mannered Royal Army soldiers in blue and white military uniforms. They were sent from Al Raiden Pass."

"...It's the personal guard..."

"They are so handsome~ I took a photo without hesitation~"

"Master of the workshop, did you see what they were carrying?"

"Yes, they carry a large package of goods..."

"...So that's how it is..." Onasha closed her eyes, showing a resigned expression, "Did you change into a military uniform in the guide ladder?"

"Then, let's chase quickly..." Estier was about to chase in the direction of the street, but was stopped by Onasa.

"No, we've lost since they brought the doctor to the ladder."

"Why, why is this..." Tida finally couldn't hold it back, big tears fell on the skirt of her clothes, she wiped her eyes with her hands indiscriminately, "Woo... Grandpa... Grandpa..."

"Tida..."

"Anyway, let's go back to the workshop chief's office first, there should be no danger."

Back to the building that was freed from the crisis, everyone told Madoc about the situation, and at the same time met Captain Kenona and his subordinates who came from Reston Fortress to investigate.

On the grounds of investigating and protecting the reputation of the SS, Kenona took away Dorothy's photosensitive crystal circuit, and also asked the Guerrilla Association to withdraw from this incident.

"Sorry, it can't be done." Facing the eccentric officer in front of her, Onasa tried her best to hide her disgust, and replied in a cold and calm tone, "Agathe and I have investigated this incident so far. No offense to you, but I think we know more about this incident than you do, so there's no way to back off or anything."

"..." Kenona's eyes focused instantly, and she sighed slightly, "Oh, there is no way, then please continue to investigate."

"Our military and the association have always had a cooperative relationship. If you find anything, please be sure to report it to Fort Reston."

"Understood." Onasa turned around and stepped aside, giving way to the door. "If the army finds anything, please contact the Chase branch."

"Understood, then we will take our leave..."

After Kenona left, Estier couldn't help but heaved a sigh of relief, "I really feel so nervous..."

"Hmph, I can't get along with soldiers. In short, those men in black must still be in the Chase area. After reporting to the association, let's search outside the town."

"By the way..." Agathe suddenly thought of something, turned around and looked at the blond girl seriously, "What's the matter with you? You suddenly evaporated from the Luan area..."

"Ah, this~" Onasa turned her head to look at the sky, "In short, a lot of things happened... But it's nothing serious, anyway, we're meeting again now, senior Agathe, please let me continue to help investigate!"

"Idiot, what do you call me senior!"

Back at the association, the five found that Professor Yaluwa was also in the association, and learned from him that several soldiers had entered the [Red Lotus Tower], and heard them talk about kidnapping and escape routes... …

"Excuse me, what are the uniforms of those soldiers?"

"Based on blue and white, it's a gorgeous and dignified Royal Army uniform..."

"Okay, it's decided, let's go to the Red Lotus Tower!"

"..." Onasa has been listening to Yalua's narration in silence, closed her eyes, and asked a question at this moment, "Sorry, professor, I would like to ask...you are going to the Red Lotus Tower for academic research Is it?"

"Yes."

"Then...you...were not discovered by them?"

"Ah, yes, hehe, don't look at me like this, because I have always been used to acting on my own, and I am very good at hiding others' sight and escaping."

"That's right, I'm sorry for asking a lot of strange questions..."

"That, that... Elder Sister Onasa..." Tida, who was standing at the end, pulled the corner of Laonasha's clothes, "Please, please take me with you!"

"Tida..."

"This can..."

"Hey, little one."

"Hey!??"

Obviously startled by Agathe's harsh words, Tita's eyes slowly turned red, and she timidly hid behind Onasa.

"I said, we can't take you there, think about it with common sense, common sense."

"But my... grandpa was taken away, I... I...!"

"I don't have time, so I'll tell you straight... You are a burden and don't follow me."

"...! Woo..." Tears could no longer be stopped, Tida lowered her head, her shoulders were shaking uncontrollably.

"Wait, wait a minute, it's too much for you to say that...!" Estil walked to Tita's side, putting her hands on her shoulders, trying to stop their shaking.

"... Estier," Onasa closed her eyes, preventing Estier from continuing, "It's really impossible for us to take her there."

"Hey... Sister Onasa also..."

"Joshua, you have something to say too!"

"Unfortunately... I also object. Those men in black acted flawlessly, and the difficulty of chasing them can be imagined. For the sake of safety... I don't agree with taking Tita to such a dangerous place."

"Jo, Brother Joshua..."

"...Tida, I'm sorry...it seems that I can't take you there..."

"Sister Estelle..."

"Huh..." Onasa let out a breath, squatted down, and looked at the aggrieved expression on the cute doll's face, "Tita, you have to understand... Although we want to rescue the doctor, we don't want you to do it because of this." In danger... So, wait for us here, we will definitely rescue your grandpa."

"Ugh...but..."

"Tita...be obedient." Onasa's expression became severe, and when she was about to wipe away the tears on the girl's face——

Snapped!

"Too much! You are too much...!"

Tita shook off Onasa's hand and rushed out of the association. Onasa just raised her hand, blinked, then lowered her head to hide the sadness in her eyes.

"Onasha...that..."

"..."

"Let's go."

"but……"

Onasa stood up, her eyes regained her senses, "Only by rescuing the doctor early can she feel at ease."

"...Really, so much time wasted." Agathe folded his hands helplessly, and turned to Wuxiang, "Wuxiang, I will trouble you to contact the army."

"Okay, I wish you success."

On the top floor of the Red Lotus Tower, the glaring sunset shines on the eye-catching red pattern, reflecting a dazzling luster.Under the setting sun, three men in black were leading the unconscious Russell.

"found it!"

"Ah...! Those guerrillas!?"

"What a pestering guy, he actually chased him here..."

"You guys are really good at thinking of changing clothes and escaping from here." Estier turned around and drew a golden arc with her stick, "But you still can't escape the law."

"No matter how good luck is, it will come to an end. Please put down your weapons quickly and release Dr. Russell immediately."

"Based on the rules of the Guerrilla Association, I want to arrest and detain you, although I can't catch the masked bastard who pretends to be right away... Forget it, I'll use you to make up for it first!"

When Agathe mentioned the "masked bastard", Onasa's eyes wandered for a moment. She closed her eyes and flashed her rapier, "Don't be wordy, let them see how powerful we are!"

The battle was easier than ever. Onasa and Agathe, who were already familiar with their moves, easily repelled their attacks...

"You have no chance of winning, don't be too arrogant." Onasha stepped forward with cold eyes, "Catch it with nothing."

"Hmph... don't forget that we have hostages!"

The man in black stepped aside, aiming his gun at the doctor's forehead.

"You guys, are you still struggling?"

"Your goal is the wisdom of Dr. Russell, do you really dare to harm him?"

"Stop being wordy! If you think we dare not, come and try!"

"It's annoying, have you had enough trouble, surrender! The Royal Army is about to dispatch, and you have nowhere to escape."

The three people who heard this warning, instead of panicking, showed mocking arcs at the corners of their mouths.

"……Ha ha……"

"Hahaha……"

"what's so funny?"

"No, it's nothing, I just think you're so innocently cute...!"

"……what?"

"Estier, back off!"

Onasa took two steps forward, grabbed Estier's shoulder with her right hand, and quickly dodged to the side—an airship appeared in the glow of the sunset, and someone was shooting with a machine gun.

"Damn...there are such advanced flying tools!?"

"Hehe...the situation has reversed."

"Although you can kill them all here... But the captain said that there is no need to fight against the Guerrilla Association."

"...Captain, do you only listen to the captain? A bunch of lackeys." Onasa raised one eyebrow and smiled contemptuously.

"Stop being wordy...you little girl!"

"..." Onasa raised the corners of her eyes, her gaze became sharper, and there seemed to be some dark aura burning deep in her pupils.

"...Onasha..." Agathe whispered in her ear, "Pretend to be obedient first, but wait for the opportunity...the moment they transport the old man in, we seize the opportunity and rush over."

"learn……"

Onasa and the others slowly retreated to the stairs, until the third man in black was about to board the airship...

"Now!"

The four of them rushed up together, but... a guided cannon was fired from behind them, hitting the hull of the airship.

"Stop, stop!"

The blond girl screamed and ran forward, her hands trembling while holding the guided cannon, but she still firmly did not flinch.

"Return, return my grandfather! Otherwise, I, I, I will fire!"

"Tita... run!"

"……whispering sound……"

The man in black in the distance fired a bullet, and just when the bullet was about to hit Tita, Agathe pushed her away.

"...Ugh..."

"Agathe!"

"Hey, how can you shoot at children!"

"Hold, I'm sorry... I'm afraid the airship will be shot down by her..."

"Forget it, retreat quickly."

The three jumped onto the airship, started the engine, and the airship quickly disappeared from sight...

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu whom the tears didn't show any signs of stopping at all..."

"Hey, little one," Agathe was silent for a while, then stepped forward, and there was a crisp slapping sound in the air.

"...Ah..." Tita fell to her knees on the ground all of a sudden, covering her swollen cheek with her left hand, sobbing more and more intensely.

"Wait, wait a minute..."

"Didn't I tell you not to come and drag us down? Just because of your appearance, we missed the opportunity to save your grandfather. How can you bear this responsibility...?"

"I, I..." Tida lowered her head, lowered her hands, completely gave up wiping her tears, and let them flow out, "I didn't think...it would be like that..."

"Yes, yes...no...sorry...sorry..."

"Enough, enough! How could you say such exaggerated words!" Estier squatted down and hugged Tita, "After all, it was her grandfather who was taken away just now!"

"That's why I have to say, hey, brat, listen to me even when you cry!"

"... woo... woo?"

"Are you planning to give up before you rescue Grandpa?"

"Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo..." tida shook her head desperately, tears were thrown away from both sides of her cheeks, crystal clear.

"That's right, don't be so useless, cheer up! You can cry or scream, stand up on your own feet! If you can't even take care of yourself, what qualifications do you have to save others...!"

"……what……"

"...Agathe..."

"If you can't do it, just hide in the bed and cry like a child! Then I will be thankful."

"... Tita... stand up." Onasa stepped forward and looked at her with encouraging eyes.

"...It doesn't matter, I... can stand up by myself."

The girl with trembling legs, who still couldn't get rid of her fear, stood up for the first time without relying on the strength of others, and learned to protect her important person.

— Well done, Tita.

When she left the top floor of the Red Lotus Tower, Onasa had a gentle smile on her face...

Well done, it seems that I... have to learn from you too.

However, something more serious happened. When going out from the Red Lotus Tower, Onasa noticed that Agathe's body was shaking.

"...Agathe?" Onasa was slightly worried, "Are you all right?"

"……fine……"

"Hey? What's wrong?"

The three people in front heard the conversation behind them and turned around.

"Just, a little dizzy."

"Ah! Could it be that while protecting me..."

"Did you get hit?"

"It's just a scratch, nothing serious."

"But, it's all my fault..."

"I'm not afraid to tell you that this kind of small business is commonplace for me. Stop talking nonsense and go back to Chase."

"Well, um..."

"..."

Onasa was silent and did not speak, but her eyes were full of unease. Even though she tried her best to calm down the chaos in her heart, the unease expanded.

On the way back to Chase, Agathe's face became more and more ugly, and his steps became heavy, until they met the huge man they met not long ago near Yarmo Village, Agathe finally couldn't hold on , fell to the ground.

Dilated pupils—this is a symptom of vegetative neurosis.

If it is not treated in time, it will be life-threatening.