The New Familiar

“Hinotori-sama!”

As I strolled through the mansion’s halls, a loud cry rang out. From the end of the hallways, a girl was running towards me, screaming my name. Behind her, a guy on the bigger side was following behind, trying to grab her.

They both came to a stop right before me.

“Hinotori-sama! Can we talk?" Taira requested energetically. Behind her, Minamoto grabbed her mouth and forced her head into a bow.

“I-I apologise for her rude behaviour-ow!”

She bit him as he apologised. He let go of her, and she punched him in the gut, although it had practically no effect.

“Haha, I don’t mind a conversation with Taira-san here, but please let’s talk as we walk.”

I led, marching forward. I wanted to inform Reiman about what happened in the Winter Zone. I’d already sent him a summary, but it was best to inform him in person about these kinds of things. It would be easier to come up with a plan of action with him.