Do You Remember? (3)

In a way, that meant they had enough composure to bicker so carefreely even in this situation.

“So... Kagami-dono, you have a plan, don't you? Could you tell us already?”

Picking up on that, Menou moved beside Kagami, who was sprawled on the ground, and spoke to him. As if he really did have a plan, Kagami gave a soft snort while still lying there, then raised his thumb.

“It's fine. They won't attack us if we leave them alone. If they meant to, they would've attacked a long time ago. They're just wary of us. We could lie here all day, and they'd keep watching without doing anything. They don't want to get hurt either.”

Kagami figured even the Beastfangs would realize it was reckless to attack someone who had defeated the Small Messiah—the very foe they themselves hadn't been able to lay a finger on. He planned to slowly recover his strength, then set out once he was back on his feet.

“So as long as we don't attack first, there's no need to worry about them attacking us... I see.”

“Wait, h-hey, Menou-san! What are you doing?”

But once Menou was satisfied with Kagami's explanation, Menou suddenly hoisted Kagami and Tina up. Then Menou looked toward Noah and started walking.

“W-Wait, Menou-san! What are you doing?!”

“I see... So this is what it feels like to be a legendary calf loaded onto a cart and sold off.”...