Kefálaio VI: That Young Shota with a bizarre hat.

That slim figure and gorgeous face, his short stature, and his indigo hair that covers his ears, as well as his indigo eyes with striking red eyeliner. I've only seen him two or three times during various events, but he is a character with a strange past and a very dangerous fellow who should not be crossed.

I was weeping at the top of my lungs because of the frustration I felt after discovering I don't possess any vision. I can't even defend myself against those scumbag hilichurls.

"Waaaa! Look how powerless I am! Those meanie hilichurls nearly killed me…Waaaa!"

"—Tch, irritating."

"...??" When I heard someone hissing, my eyes widened.

A man dressed in black shorts and black sandals with shirt-sleeves, a crest resembling the Electro symbol, a tall hat, and what appears to be his mask in the center stood immediately in front of my eyes.

I gulped uneasily, and my tears retreated to my eyes.

The tension of meeting him is winning me over.

I didn't dare to squeak because he was staring at me. I'm not sure why, but his stare made it impossible for me to move.

"...S—scara…mouche…"

He was so attractive, erm. I mean, now that I see him with my own black eyes, I couldn't say anything but handsome. Regardless of how insane or egotistical he is. The mere fact that those glares are directed at me is melting my entire being.

Wait, if he is here. Then, it is possible that he was the one who freed me from those hilichurls?

"Ahaha. N-no way. Scaramouche is merciless and self-centred—who doesn't know when to shut his mouth, he makes fun of anyone and insults them…"

"Your words can't be simply counted as a compliment. Hm?"

Kyaaa—!

H-he is walking in my direction. I need to run, but my legs aren't moving at all. I told myself I won't die today, or not tomorrow either but if I'm frozen like this, it'll be a one-way ticket to heaven!

"I'm sorry! I didn't mean to offend you! It just—I …I can't believe you…"

My eyes blinked as Scaramouche abruptly came to a halt, partially crushed into his stomach and wrapping his hands over it. He appears to be in a great deal of discomfort.

"Ugh..." he grumbled.

He shouldn't be here at all, now that I think about it. Even in the game, this has never happened before. It's bizarre to witness him save a commoner like myself.

Scaramouche slowly kneeled down due to the pain that cost him.

"What's wrong with him? " I murmured to myself. According to what I see, he is extremely distressed by something that has caused him to kneel down. I'm worried but also frightened. If I approach him, he'll hurt me. My mind was engulfed with two decisions.

Yeah. Hence, the second thought I had was, I should be grateful that he saved me, therefore it'll be better if I repay him so that I don't owe him anything.

Argh! I'll help him.

Finally, I ran up to him, concerned, and asked, "What's wrong? Are you hurt in any way?"

Please don't tell me I'm begging for another way to die when I approach him like this.

"Shut up and be gone!" (Shut up and fuck off—this should be Scaramouche's line but since the story was based in the game, we can't freely make characters cussing.)

He abruptly pushed me with great strength. "...Urgh…" but what is surprising was after he shoved me, I witnessed him spewing blood from his mouth. My jaw dropped; I hadn't expected him to be this way.

Scaramouche is in a circumstance that is beyond my imagination. He isn't a person, but he acts like one. We all know that Scaramouche is an Automaton created by Ei, but might he have a human-like body? I'm still not sure; when I left the real world, the game and plot continued. This is definitely unusual...

However, I must aid him. He may be obstinate, but I am as well. Let's see who gets the last laugh.

I pouted stubbornly as I stood up once again. I'm going to pick him up. If he pushes me again, I'm going to do it all over again until he gets tired of doing so. I don't care if he rejects me, I don't want to owe him anything.

The second time I approached him he groaned at me, as usual, but not all of that. He even let me hear how his words were piercing.

"Are you just deaf, or is your comprehension above the lowest level? I told you to leave!"

To be honest, I wasn't expecting his words to wound me so deeply. I understand now how those Fatuis felt when they were questioned if they were deaf or stupid. Unreconciled Stars was the name of that event if you remember it.

"Come on! Stop being tough. You are the one who is in pain here!"

I'm really praying for my death, aren't I?

He said screw out… And yet look who's an idiot who keeps getting closer at him.

But he glared at me, and there's this aura emanating from him all of a sudden. "Is he possessed by an evil spirit?" Why do I see such a thing?

Or perhaps he is mad that he will chop me up any moment from now on?

I sat down in front of him, turned around, and asked, "Do you want to go somewhere? If that's the case, I'll piggyback ride you. I'll take you there." Wow, I sound like I can carry him for some reason.

However, instead of accepting my offer, the only thing I felt after was being kicked in such a way. "Arrghh! Seriously, what's wrong with you?!—" but swiftly came to a halt as I noticed he was standing on his feet.

When he decided to walk away on his own, he said nothing else. He was still leaning his right hand in his stomach; he must be in a lot of discomfort. I got to my feet and stood there watching him go away.

I never expected to see him here, and to make matters worse, he is gravely ill. I still owe him my life; he never asked me to repay him, but...

Scaramouche from the game was not like this at all.

At the time, I couldn't think of anything else but to discreetly follow him.