I see. You came to this world from another to investigate it...

...and Lady Tilith is a goddess of your world.

And Hans and Seria...

...are mystics called "Summoners." Is that right?

Um, sure, that's about the gist of it.

I realize it's a lot to take in, but do you believe us?

It's true that I probably would have found your story preposterous had I only just heard it...

...but considering Lady Tilith healed my leg just a moment ago...

I've never seen a technique like that before now...

...and your, uh...

...your clothing is quite different from what we wear here.

Our clothes? Well, that's a good point.

And...

...listening to your tale, I didn't get the impression that you were the type of people to tell lies.

......

I really must apologize for my rudeness when you rescued me.

I only hope that you can forgive me.

Oh, you don't have to apologize for that!

More importantly, who were those people that attacked you?

Or rather, why did they attack you?

Well...

Oh, come to think of it, you said something like...

..."as ruler of this nation," didn't you?

......

Huh, a princess?

That voice!

So glad to see you're unhurt. I was so deeply worried!

Good to see you are all right too, Sakunoshin.

I was worried when I heard that Genba had incited a rebellion.

Um, do you know this guy, Suzune?

Yes. This is Sakunoshin. He has served me for many years.

Oh! Nice to meet you! I'm the goddess Tilith.

This is Hans, a Summoner.

And I'm Seria, also a Summoner.

A goddess? Summoners? What...in the world?

...!

Wait...I see how it is! You all must be Genba's minions!

Princess, how shall we deal with them?!

Huh?! Us, minions?!

Who's Genba?

Wh-What are you saying, Sakunoshin?!

You mustn't let them fool you, Princess!

Anyone dressed in such bizarre attire...

...must be plotting something reprehensible!

These people aren't like that! Let them speak!

She's right. We don't know anyone named Genba!

Hmph! A likely story. Surely you lot have exploited the princess's naivety and sheltered nature...

...to manipulate her with clever lies!

Wow. This guy just kinda casually insulted his own princess in a way, didn't he?

Enough! I will hear no more!

Eek! Look out!

You leave me no choice but to defend myself!

I'll have to hurt him a bit. That okay?

I-I suppose there is no choice.

What nonsense!

Here I come!

Urgh!

Wh-What incredible strength...

How?!

H-How can a mere girl with her midriff shamelessly exposed possess such strength?!

Sh-Shamelessly?! Do I need to hit you again?!

Urk!

Sakunoshin, will you listen now?

P-Princess?!

Wh-What?!

I turned my blade on the people who saved my princess's life?

Oh, if only you had told me sooner!

Actually, Suzune was telling you to listen the whole time.

Has...he always been like this?

I'm afraid so.

Wow, Suzune, you sure have it rough.

He isn't a bad person...

...but he's always jumping to conclusions, or I guess you could say he makes too many assumptions.

Argh... I have no choice...

...I must shave my head to make amends!

Wh-What?! But why would you do something like that?!

I...I must!

I must bear the shame of my error!

S-Sakunoshin, stop!

But Princess...!

Really...you obviously don't need to go that far.

At least not until after we take care of this person coming for us!

Huh?

Someone's coming for us?!

You there, come out!

You came to get revenge for the last fight, I bet!

So you can sense my presence.

I know you...!

Princess Suzune, please come with me quietly.

So long as you obey my orders without question...

...neither you nor those around you will be harmed.

Should you refuse...

...I will show no mercy!

Are those Genba's orders?

......

Very well. I will obey.

In return, you will abide by your promise not to harm the people around me.

Indeed, I will.

No, Princess! You can't!

It's all right, Sakunoshin.

I can no longer allow myself to trouble you or others who have nothing to do with this situation any more than I already have.

But it does have something to do with us!

Huh?

I said, that it does have something to do with us!

I still don't understand it very well...

...but I can still see you're about to let him drag you off against your will!

And I can't just stand by and watch that!

Lady Tilith...

She's right. If you're going with him to try and keep us safe...

...then it definitely has something to do with us.

Well...

Even so, this man is the commander of the Oboro School Shinobi Forces. He serves Genba.

He is on a different level from the men you faced earlier.

I appreciate the sentiment, but the best choice for me is to comply.

......

If you think we're weaker than that guy, you're underestimating us.

Don't you agree, Hans?

Hehe! It seems like we're on the same page.

Surely...you don't intend to fight?

Please, stop!

Hans, Seria! Teach that guy a lesson!

Right!

Hans! Let's show 'em what we've got!

Fools.