"Why... I don't understand..."
Arba glared at Shirou hatefully and asked weakly.
"Why did you interfere with my revenge... Why would someone as powerful as you work under Aozaki?"
Because I'm short on money to support my family, and Touko is a super-rich woman, Shirou thought.
"That woman is nothing but a defective product!"
Arba gritted his teeth in extreme indignation. "Do you know?
In our Association, the highest-ranking magi are granted Color Titles—
Among them, the Primary Colors are the highest honor of the era.
Ever since that woman joined the Association, she has been obsessed with obtaining the title of 'Blue,' one that would match her surname.
But the Association never granted her the title of 'Blue.' Instead, ironically, she received a red title, the color opposite to her surname—a tacky color that matched her name, the color suited to an orange mage!"
The young man laughed maliciously, his features becoming devilish.
"That's the 'Crimson of Pain,' the title given to someone who failed to obtain a primary color... Hahahahaha, isn't it a perfect title for this woman?"
"------"
Shirou felt a chill. An unmistakable killing intent had come from behind him.
Although it was not directed at him, it still sent shivers down his spine—
"Shirou, thanks for the effort. Leave the rest to me."
Touko Aozaki had somehow already come up behind Shirou. With a gentle expression, she placed a hand on his shoulder.
Volume Three, 160: Aoko & Arisu: Oh no, our home got robbed again!
"Wait, Touko, don't kill him... I still have something to ask him."
Shirou realized what was about to happen. Although he knew he could not stop it, he still spoke up instinctively.
"Oh my, Shirou, are you worried about me? I'm so happy~"
Touko Aozaki's lips curled up