Another Transmission

"It's like this: during the upcoming summer vacation, Shanna, Sister Yomi, and I will be leaving for a while."

Bell chose his words carefully.

"Can't Little Bell come too? Little Bell will be very, very good. I won't cause trouble for Big Brother and Big Sisters."

Little Bell nervously tugged at Bell's sleeve.

Ever since she had started following Bell, Little Bell had never been apart from Bell, Shanna, and the others, and she did not want to be separated from everyone. She was afraid—afraid that they would abandon her and never return after leaving.

After all, a place without family could not be called home.

"I'm sorry, Little Bell. The place we're going this time is rather dangerous, so we can't take you with us. Can you stay home with Little Wolf?"

Bell said apologetically.

He truly did not want to leave Little Bell behind. It was not as though he would be unable to eat if he went a day without seeing her. Rather, although Little Bell's control over her own Magic Power had improved greatly after a year of training, one could never be too careful. If the Obscurus within Little Bell went out of control while he was away, he would have to rush back from thousands of miles away... no, much farther than that.

However, the target this time was simply too tempting. Even someone as laid-back as Bell could not help but leap over the wall.

All he could do now was pray that nothing went wrong while he was away. Otherwise, if he really had to make a trip back, he might actually cough up blood.

"Th-then, all right. Little Bell will watch over Little Wolf and make sure he behaves every day. Big Brother, you all must stay safe too, and remember