The awkward scene between them was soon interrupted when something unusual stirred among the branches!
"Something's wrong, Harukawa. There seem to be enemies around us, though I can't be sure they're enemies yet." After noticing movement around them, Ruri whispered nervously to Momokusa Harukawa beside him.
After hearing what Ruri had just said, Momokusa Harukawa also watched their surroundings warily, looking for anything strange.
"Yes, Ruri, I noticed it too. There seem to be enemies around us. But that shouldn't be possible. How could they have gotten here so quickly? There's no way word that we killed those five of theirs could have reached them." Momokusa Harukawa leaned her head close to Ruri and whispered to him.
After hearing what Harukawa had just said, Ruri shook his head gently, then whispered, "Whether they're enemies or not, we should be careful. If anything changes in a moment, just find somewhere to hide. I'll deal with them. Remember, you mustn't let them hurt you. I'd be very sad if that happened."
After hearing what Ruri had just said, Momokusa Harukawa's face instantly reddened again, and she nodded gently.
By then, the unusual movement among the branches was growing more pronounced. Ruri slowly drew his weapon, ready to fight at any moment.
"Ruri, be careful!" Momokusa Harukawa tugged at Ruri's hand and whispered to him.
After hearing what Momokusa Harukawa had just said, Ruri nodded with a smile, then looked toward the branches where the unusual movement was coming from.
Rustle, rustle!
Just then, several small, thin figures suddenly darted out from the branches.
"Here they come..." Ruri whispered when he saw the small, thin figures rushing down from the branches. At the same time, he readied his weapon for battle.
But once Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa got a clear look at those