(Babaluno)
"Sun Ji, Fomalhaut."
Miss Ice Dragon's hesitation prompted "great blood" to press her again.
"Make your decision soon. My patience will only last until the City School leaves the wormhole... hand her over to me before then."
Not only was "great blood" planning to win Miss Ice Dragon over-if that could even be called winning her over-she was also trying to get her to hand me over... if her aim was to sow discord, that much made sense.
At those words, the magical girls all turned toward Miss Ice Dragon, tightening their grips on their weapons and preparing their magic. Miss Foehn even stepped behind me and fixed her eyes on Dad, ready to stop her at the first sign of movement.
Their stance was clear.
If Dad really intended to accept the olive branch "great blood" had extended, she would be setting herself against everyone... and if she became an enemy, attacking her would only be natural.
With the situation poised to erupt, "Great blood" was instead the most relaxed person present. She did not even bother to lift a finger, simply standing there with her arms loose, though her every word and gesture carried the arrogance of a superior.
She seemed to be very close to the "great will" already.
There was an immense amount of darkness on Earth. If she were allowed to leave this bubble, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Still, Dad was being watched like a criminal.
Though she really was a criminal in humanity's eyes, surely she wouldn't hand me-
"Huh?!"
My view suddenly rose.
Without a word, Miss Ice Dragon slung me over her shoulder and walked toward "great blood," taking my Trident away in the process. Her movements were brisk and decisive, without the slightest hesitation...
Wait!
*She was actually going