-1069- Up to you to decide

"Lion King Agency...huh?"

Looking at Himeragi Yukina, who seemed to be feeling reassured by her current situation like an ordinary girl, Rozen asked.

"Are there many Sword Shamans like you in the Lion King Agency?"

Rozen asked such a question without any reason.

"Huh?"

Himeragi Yukina couldn't understand the meaning behind Rozen's words, leaving her momentarily stunned.

Seeing this, Rozen sighed and spoke again.

"Since you're from the Lion King Agency, that means you're a legitimate Attack Mage, right?"

After all, the Lion King Agency is a national institution, and the special agents inside are naturally very legitimate Attack Mages, or rather, professional national Attack Mage officials.

"But the official Attack Mage license can only be obtained after reaching the age of high school graduation. You're only in the third year of junior high school, clearly not old enough to obtain the Attack Mage license, yet you've been sent out as a special agent and even possess that level of skill. It's obvious that the Lion King Agency has made exceptions for you, right?"

Rozen accused calmly.

Judging from Himeragi Yukina's skills, it's evident that she didn't just start training as an Attack Mage recently but likely received professional training from a young age.

So, the Lion King Agency probably has facilities specifically for training children to become excellent Attack Mages.

Himeragi Yukina is probably from there.

But what kind of training did she undergo to possess that level of skill?

How many Attack Mages like her, who were deliberately trained from a young age, are there in the Lion King Agency?

At least, Rozen senses an aura of sacrifice from Himeragi Yukina, reminding him of various similar existences in his own environment, including himself.

And the Lion King Agency is clearly not a benevolent organization, so Rozen has quite a few thoughts and ideas in his mind.

Now, seeing Himeragi Yukina's performance, which is not much different from that of an ordinary girl, ignites all these thoughts and ideas in Rozen's mind.

"The Lion King Agency values me a lot, huh?" Rozen muttered to himself as if it didn't concern him, "There's no choice. The Fourth Primogenitor is sealed within me, capable of sinking this island at will, with an existence that can affect the world's balance. If I were to act recklessly, I could even be a monster that will threaten all life in this world. As a national special agency, it's quite normal for organizations like the Lion King Agency to set up insurance around me."

So, Himeragi Yukina was sent here by the Lion King Agency to monitor Rozen and, if necessary, use the Mechanical Demon-Purging Assault Spear Mark Seven to eliminate the unsealed Fourth Primogenitor.

But...

"Even if you have that spear, capable of killing a primogenitor, it still needs to hit the vital spot. Facing a primogenitor-level figure, sending you, a little girl, with a spear to attack, attempting to hit the primogenitor's vital spot, is simply seeking death."

Rozen's tone started to lose emotion.

"The Lion King Agency couldn't possibly be unaware of how dangerous it is, yet they sent a junior high school student like you to monitor me. They're really ruthless."

To nurture children and then send them to the battlefield.

This kind of practice is really unacceptable.

"If it's voluntary, that's another matter. There are also many people who aim to become Attack Mages and undergo training from a young age, but the Lion King Agency shouldn't be like that."

Rozen stared directly at Himeragi Yukina, as if seeing through everything, speaking word by word.

"You must have been an orphan adopted by the Lion King Agency, right?"

As soon as these words came out, Himeragi Yukina trembled all over and fell silent.

Obviously, Rozen guessed correctly.

"Adopting outstanding orphans from all over the country and then training them to become Attack Mages to work for the organization, it really seems like something a major power would do."

Rozen's tone is somewhat ironic.

And facing such irony, Himeragi Yukina said nothing.

This girl should somewhat understand the meaning of her own existence, right?

Realizing that she's just a tool nurtured for use.

"Sigh..."

Rozen let out a sigh, as if completely losing interest, addressing Himeragi Yukina.

"You can go back."

Rozen said so.

There's no need to think too much about the implications.

"Go back to the Lion King Agency and tell them I don't need surveillance."

Rozen stated plainly.

However, Himeragi Yukina showed a determined expression in response.

"That's not possible." Himeragi Yukina expressed her own will for the first time, saying, "Whether you like it or not, the fact that there's a dangerous entity sealed within you is real. Ideally, the best course of action would be to isolate and protect you. However, the Lion King Agency believes that this increases the risk of you losing control, so they ultimately decided to have someone close to your age, like me, take on the role of your monitor, both to protect you and to prevent the seal from being broken when necessary."

That's Himeragi Yukina's mission.

"Is that so?" Rozen raised an eyebrow, saying, "But do you really have the confidence to monitor me?"

With just a simple sentence, Himeragi Yukina fell silent.

Confidence?

Maybe she had it before, but not necessarily now.

"I don't think you can monitor me without me noticing, quietly observing me around, can you?"

Rozen spoke frankly.

This has already been proven today.

"Even if you release familiars against me, I can detect their presence. And if I truly want to avoid you, with my Space Manipulation Magic, you can't catch up to me or monitor me. This reality is something you should face, right?"

Rozen expressed bluntly.

"In that case, it's better not to waste your efforts. How about going back and telling the Lion King Agency to give up?"

Rozen's persuasion has reached its limit.

If he didn't have some concerns about Himeragi Yukina's background, Rozen wouldn't have been so kind in advising someone who claims to monitor him.

Given this...

"I've said all the good words I can. If you still refuse to listen, don't blame me."

Rozen threw out these words.

"Anyway, it's up to you to decide."

Leaving behind these words, Rozen turned around and disappeared on the spot.

This time, Himeragi Yukina didn't stop him anymore.

"..."

Himeragi Yukina remained silent, unsure of what to do.

In the end, Himeragi Yukina could only murmur helplessly.

"In this situation, I can only consult with Master."

Saying so, Himeragi Yukina turned around, picked up her guitar case, and left the place.

"Growl~~"

At this moment, a cute sound came from Himeragi Yukina's stomach.

"..."

Himeragi Yukina fell silent again, her cheeks blushing.

Soon after, Himeragi Yukina quickened her pace, heading towards the direction of a nearby dining establishment.

From being trapped on the rooftop of the Keystone Gate to now, this girl hasn't eaten anything at all.