An Old Country Bumpkin Is Surprised

“I can't let someone who would deceive a child like you, then go so far as to make you commit crimes, run free. And the sin of insulting the very nature of magic is a grave one.”

Lucy spoke passionately, her gaze utterly earnest.

I was a little surprised, if I'm being honest, that she could be angry from that perspective too. I knew she was a magic fanatic, but I suppose you couldn't lead the Mage Corps without a strong moral compass on top of that.

From an ordinary point of view, the person who'd filled Myui's head with lies was completely unforgivable.

Even if we left beating them to a pulp to the Knights' Order or the Mage Corps, I could wholeheartedly agree with that sentiment.

“...Even if you do that, my sister's still...”

Myui's response was sluggish.

She'd surely believed that person's words without question, committing crimes for the sole purpose of bringing her sister back to life. Lucy's words had suddenly kicked the support out from under her, leaving her almost dazed.

Still, the fact that she could communicate with us at all was something. Honestly, her mental fortitude was astonishing for someone so young.

“Myui.”...