Natasha's thoughts.

Natasha (POV)

...Calm, calm. I need to calm down, why did this little kid frown all of a sudden.

I did not offend him somehow, right? Humph, although he is far stronger than me, it's not enough to make me feel fear.

The only thing I fear in this world is the unknown, which is why I'm prepared for it. He may belong to the category, but it's not out of my expectations.

"You should introduce yourself first."

He spoke.

...What? Oh. It seems I'm pretty tense right now. How unladylike for me to act so.

"My, I'm sorry for being impolite. This lady's name is Natasha Bluerose."

I introduced myself gracefully, I lifted my dress and gave him a courtesy bow.

"...The Marquis Household?"

"Yes."

Humph. I see, of course he knows. He must have been surprised now, but I guess he doesn't feel any fear, huh?

Usually, after people found out that someone came from a notable nobility, especially a Marquis. They would quickly pay respects with their eyes containing a hint of fear.

And those hypocrites, their attitude will immediately change. Flattery will come out from their mouth, trying to lick your ass. The nerve! I despite them!

"Are you Rena?"

Eh? Does he know Rena? I don't think Rena has mentioned someone like him.

"No, Rena's my little sister. May I ask if you know her by any chances?"

"Rena has white hair, not silver, I guess... Oh, my bad. I was just lost in thought, and as for your question... no, I don't know her."

"I see, then may I ask your name?"

"Ren... I thought the Marquis only has one daughter? I didn't think there were two."

Why did his frown deepen? But is he really a commoner? Well, since he didn't say his family name, so he should be a commoner.

"Hm? I don't know where you get that information, but it's wrong. And there seems to be no rumors like that going on. I wonder where you got the information from?"

"Ah, no. It's nothing."

"Is that so..."

Weird, he's acting weird. He acts as if he caught upon something new to him. Well, it might just be my imagination.

"What do you need all of these fire resistance charm for?"

I frowned, this kid is so impolite. He speaks with no grace. And it even sounds like he is interrogating me. Humph.

"..My family ordered me, I don't know myself. But what about you?"

I answered so as I looked at the thousands of flame cores on the ground. How come he have so much? I bought everything available in the market.

There is no way that he collected all of that on his own, right? Wait, I guess it's possible with that woman beside him.

"Oh, nothing much."

He shook his head.

Humph. You have the nerve to ask me when you don't even answer. If I met you again after the event, I will surely get you back with this. Your strength is not unreachable enough for you to act almighty.

"Old man, can this lady get her items now?"

I'll have to retreat for now, if he have this much strength and he isn't known in the game. Then, he might actually not be a threat.

It's possible that before the canon started, he died. Yeah, it's a big possibility.

"Yes, yes."

The old man hurriedly nodded his head toward me in agreement. He quickly brought me the bundle of fire charms that I ordered him to make.

"Receive it..."

I ordered the guards at my sides.

The guards: "Yes, miss."

"Then, old man. I will come back later."

I heard the kid saying to the old man.

"Okay."

The old man nodded smilingly. I wonder what this kid promised him as a reward, surely not as grand as mine, right?

"Let's go."

He signalled the woman behind him.

"Where are we going, Ren?"

"Anywhere you want."

"Eh, really? Are you sure?"

"Yeah, there is still a month left. It doesn't hurt to relax for awhile."

"Yes! Then, how about the ocean you promised?"

"Eh...? Not now, you don't want to be distracted while we're at it, right?"

"Hmm. You have a point. Let's just take a stroll on the capital then."

"Okay."

I listened to their conversation as they left.

Their relationship seems to be really good. A month... huh? Are they going to do something about a month from now.

Don't tell me...? We have the same reason and purpose? The Rising Sun event...

If so, it's going to be really hectic at this rate. No way that could be, though. Unless he is the same as me, he won't have any knowledge of the event.

...Wait! I know now! The trial in this event will be quite dangerous and there is a high chance for one to lose their life, maybe he will die in the event that's why he was not known in the story.

Yes, hehe. I finally get it! Everything seems to aline.

But... should I save him?

That woman and his strength, they would be a terrifying force to recon if they are loyal to me.

If that kid has the chance to continue growing, his future would be boundless.

Even just one of the two feels thankful. I'm sure they will assist me if I ever need help in the future.

No kidding, I almost forgot. These are all just 'Ifs'... I can't fulfill it as I am right now. In that event, each participant would be isolated in the trial. The participant would need to fend for their own lives, clearing the trial with their very own hands and means.

It's a pity, it's not like there is no chance of saving them. However, I would need to exert everything in my arsenal to do it, and I surely won't don't that for a stranger.

If it was my prince, of course I would. Sadly, he couldn't even be compared to a tenth of my prince.

Ren, was it? Although our meeting is short, I will still feel sorry for your death.

After I'm done with the trial, this lady could give you a prayer.