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Since Jagd Spinner's resurrection, Leon had sent word that he intended to appoint it as a member of his guild.

"Then... I shall go register separately, as procedure requires! It... may take some time, since it's a little complicated."

"Very well. Go take care of it."

After sending Hari off, Leon walked down the empty corridor with Jagd Spinner. With no one else around, only then──

"Cough...!"

-Kkirik!

Leon clamped a hand over his mouth as blood spilled from it.

[Are you all right, my knight!]

The response came immediately. Leon was relieved that only the goddess and the Grail Knight could see him now.

"I'm fine."...