Maou Gakuen no Hangyakusha - Volume 5 - Chapter 1

Chapter 1 – Cutthroat Scheme

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Part 1 

At the night of summer festival, Strength, Sannou Rikimaru, and Justice, Sannou Seigi attacked us. 

In the end of a fierce battle against the two devil king candidates and their subordinates, we succeeded in defeating Rikimaru just barely. 

After that, Lizel-senpai cornered Seigi who was burning with desire of revenge. However, when there was just one step remaining an obstacle appeared. 

By chance, we ended up facing the alliance of Lost and others. 

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Death, Joudogahama Lost. 

Wheel of Fortune, Shimokadzuma Rinne. 

Sun, Sansa Summers. 

Hanged Man, Hayachine Yotaka. 

Justice, Sannou Seigi. 

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On the other hand, 

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Chariot, Neith Carnac. 

World, Aspite Line. 

Judgment, Kouma Ruki. 

And then there is this me, Lovers, Morioka Yuuto and my Cards, Lizel-senpai, Miyabi, and Reina. 

But right now it’s none of us who is gathering everyone’s attention. 

It’s the low class devil with animal ears and tail Poran instead. 

She is staring at Lost with moist eyes and muttered with an emotional voice. 

Lost-niichan.... 

Nii-chan? 

Just what’s going on? 

Lost’s face as he stared at Poran also looked like a different person. That’s a face of a young man that befitted his age. It’s not the usual smile he was always wearing. Bewilderment and nostalgia, the emotions whirling inside his chest are honestly displayed on there. 

But, that only last for a moment. 

Lost pulled the edge of his hood and covered his eyes deeply with it. 

......The Lost that you know is already dead. 

Eh.... 

Lost shook off Poran’s pleading gaze and turned his back on her. 

Poran and us aren’t the only one bewildered. The devil king candidates at Lost’s side are also staring at Lost with a surprised expression. 

Lost ignored all of those. 

......The situation right now isn’t the stage that we wished for. It will be troubling if my side’s damage increases any further. We will come again to kill you all. 

I reflexively called at his back. 

Wa......wait Lost! Just what are you ? 

However Lost’s figure vanished in the next moment. Rinne who is following behind him also vanished. 

The atmosphere of fighting has already vanished. 

The Sun, Sansa also shrugged. 

Aa-aa, how boriing. Whaat? The mood goes down suddenly......come on Seigi. We are also going back. 

However Seigi who is lying on the ground seems to be unconscious. Sansa sighed and pulled up Seigi’s body. 

Dear me. I should be the one who get looked after by others.... 

A magic circle of teleportation magic spread under her feet and the two vanished instantly. 

The only one remaining is just Hanged Man, Hayachine Yotaka. 

Yotaka put on a bewitching smile on her lips and exchanged a glare with Lizel-senpai. 

The bondage suit wrapping her body is displaying a splendid body line. Even though it has no exposed skin at all, it’s like she is standing there stark naked. When she folded her arms, her well shaped breasts are lifted up. 

Well......I’ll leave it at here for today. 

After Yotaka announced that, Lizel-senpai put on a provoking smile toward her. 

Is that so? I don’t mind if we continue so I can stop you from breathing anymore though. 

The moment you realize that you are in advantage, you immediately made fun of other person. That attitude......and the way you attack too, you’re still vulgar like usual. No matter how much you try to act elegant while spouting pretty words, your true nature is unchanged. 

A fight is a place where you do what your opponent dislike don’t you think  

Yes, exactly. That’s why you too should display your true nature and demonically. Your strange human act is disgusting. 

A way of thinking is something that change along with time. 

Is that so? For me, it feels like you just suddenly changed completely one day. When we were children......since that day Lizel vanished.... 

.... 

Just what in the world happened at that time? I’m very interested. 

Suddenly the bow of characteristic magic, Cupid manifested in Lizel-senpai’s hand. 

Yotaka, as I thought, let’s decide our battle here. 

And then just as she is going to nock an arrow  

Yotaka-sama, please return. 

A girl appeared behind Yotaka. 

She is a girl who looked like she has Japanese style red bondage put on her if I’m not mistaken, she is Hanged Man’s Ace, Ayaori Iratsume. 

Sheesh......really Ayaori, you’re so tactless. 

I won’t back down on this no matter what you say. 

Haa, Yotaka sighed. At the same time her killing intent vanished as though it has been blown away. The air between Yotaka and Lizel-senpai changed like the atmosphere of classmates chatting in a school’s corridor. 

The past you was like a sharp blade. You were cold, beautiful, and attracting others to come near before cutting them......you were always looking for the next thing for you to vent your dissatisfaction and anger to. That was why I took a liking to you, and yet? 

You, to me.... I’m surprised that you ever thought like that even for just a moment. 

Oh? I have liked you all this time. That’s why I want to tie you, lock you up, and present every kind of pain and pleasure to you. 

She elegantly pinched the bottom of her coat and slightly lowered her waist. As she made that ladylike greeting, the magic circle of Transart( Space Transfer ) floated up under her feet. That magic circle spread out until underneath Ayaori and the two vanished. 

Like that Lost’s allies are all gone. The tight string of tension immediately snapped. 

It’s over......just for the time being though. 

If I relaxed carelessly, I might fell on my butt here. 

Everyone......thank you. Especially Aspite and Ruki. It’s really a big help that you two came here. Let me thank you two again. 

Ruki’s face broke into a bright smile and he hugged my arm. 

Don’t be a stranger. It’s only natural considering my relationship with Yuuto-kun! 

No, what kind of relationship do you mean? 

The deeply interested gazes of the girls are painful. 

Oi, Morioka Yuuto. 

Aspite made a displeased face and glared at me. 

Thanks a lot Aspite. You seriously saved me there. 

He was someone who I genuinely hated for a time, but right now I can even feel something like friendship from him. Though I don’t know how to think about this guy. 

But, perhaps, he might become someone I can entrust my back to I’m harboring such hope. 

Say, Aspite. About you, I ? 

Wait. 

Aspite said that and glanced at Ruki who is hanging on my arm and took a step back. 

Let me say this first but......I don’t have that kind of interest. 

I also don’t!! 

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Part 2 

For the time being Lost and others are gone and the threat has left. 

However, there are a lot of questions remaining, including the relationship between Lost and Poran. I want to ask Poran in detail about that. Besides, I also need to have a briefing session with Aspite and Ruki after joining hand with them temporarily. 

For that, we needed a place that can be entered by a lot of people and also not the turf of anybody  

To be able~ to meet with you by chance today~I surely~  

Miyabi is singing happily with a mic in her hand. 

Reina and Ruki are giving her applause with a smile. Lizel-senpai is quietly drinking ice coffee from a straw as though such commotion doesn’t enter her ear at all. 

Okaaay, next is my turn! 

When Miyabi finished singing, Ruki took the mic in high spirits. He stepped forward and turned with a twirl of his skirt, and then he shook his waist in the same rhythm of the idol song’s intro. Then he started singing. 

Doki doki, waku waku, kyun kyun heart? This sly cuteness~belongs to you alone~  

Uwaa, he is super good! 

He is dancing with mic in one hand while singing with an angelic voice. The way he winked just like an idol made him looks like a real idol. 

Morioka Yuuto......isn’t there a slightly better place than this  

Aspite is sitting beside me with a sullen face and arms folded. 

My bad. I thought it would be okay if it’s a private room though.... 

This place is a karaoke box located in the city’s shopping district. 

It’s also not that far from my house. I thought that it would be fine because a lot of people can enter but......I never expected that a karaoke contest would start right away as we entered into the room. 

And when it came to Poran who I wanted to question first......she is casting her eyes downward beside Neith. She won’t even reach out toward the sweets that I had intentionally ordered. 

Ruki finished the song with a cute pose at the end. 

When the title of the next song is displayed, surprisingly it’s Lizel-senpai who took the mic. Miyabi immediately teased her. 

Oh! This is going to be my first time hearing senpai singing~, hyuu hyuuu!! 

Lizel-senpai took a deep breath and pushed the remote control’s stop button. 

Eh  

Miyabi stared at senpai with a look of let-down. 

Miyabi, the break time is over with this. Now, let’s have a discussion. 

She announced that and glanced at me. 

......Umm, sorry. 

Err......Poran. About your talk with Lost before this.... 

Poran’s body slightly jerked when I broached the topic like that. 

Neith hugged Poran’s shoulders with a worried face. 

Yuuto-kun, right now she is still.... 

When Neith as her guardian asked me to wait, it became hard to press Poran for an answer. As expected perhaps we should wait for another day to ask Poran again about this......as I’m thinking that, Poran shook her head. 

It’s fine......this is something, I have to talk about woof? 

Poran lifted her face a little and began speaking about the past with a halting speech. 

Lost-niichan, lived together with Poran and others in the village woof. He was strong, kind, and always protected everyone woof. 

If I’m not mistaken, Poran mentioned before that they had someone kind who acted like everyone’s big brother so it was actually Lost. 

But, the tax collection of the feudal lord was harsh. Because of that we entered the forest to pick herbs or hunt but......it was really dangerous. There were a lot of scary monsters and many of my friends died woof. Lost-nii-chan often got bitter......lamenting if only he was stronger woof. 

If I remember right, a noble from somewhere came and recruited volunteers by saying that he would make them stronger......wasn’t it  

That’s right woof. Mixed blood devil like Poran and others can’t get strength that surpass the monster that we were originally fused with woof. That’s why in order to become stronger it’s no good unless we take in other monster’s blood woof. 

Lizel-senpai frowned hearing that story. 

That’s a dangerous gamble. Even though there is no chance of success even if you do something like that? 

But, that noble said that he had developed a new magic, so it wasn’t dangerous anymore.... 

Lizel-senpai’s face became even grimmer. 

I never heard anything like that.... 

But but, he said that even though there is risk of failure, most of the times it will end in success woof. That was why Lost-niichan.... 

He followed that noble didn’t he.... 

Poran nodded. 

But even after some months passed, not a single one of them returned woof. After a while, there was news from the lord. He said that there was a slaughter and pillage in a city far away......and the culprits were Lost-niichan and others.... 

Tears formed on Poran’s eyes. 

But, something like that is absolutely a lie woof! That kind and cool Lost-niichan would never do something like that woof!! 

.......... 

I don’t know what to say here. 

The current Death Joudogahama Lost doesn’t seem like someone who would shirk from slaughter or pillaging. He even looked like someone completely different from the Lost-niichan in Poran’s memory. 

Silence filled the karaoke room for a while. 

......Hey, Yuuto-kun. There is something that bothers me though. 

Ruki spun the straw of his cream soda while tilting his head. 

Hm? What is  

The hood that Lost is always wearing......have you ever seen him with that hood down  

......Never. 

I thought that is his fashion choice. However  

After hearing the story just noow, I’m guessing that perhaps there is something under it that he doesn’t want other people to see. 

I stared at the dog ears growing on Poran’s head. 

I see......that hood is to hide his ears.... 

Then Aspite cut in with an impatient tone. 

Oi, Poran is it? Where is your village located  

Poran trembled from his overpowering gaze. Beside her Neith hugged Poran like a mother hen protecting a chick and answered in her place. 

I don’t know the precise location but......guessing from the story of Poran and others, it looks like the location is around Chevalleze. 

That’s a really remote place......no, wait. Chevalleze  

Aspite folded his arms and looked up as he fell into thought. 

What’s the matter Aspite  

Aspite paused for a bit before he stood up. 

Something bothered me a bit. 

He only said that and headed to the exit. 

Eh? O-oi ? 

I’m feeling flustered by his action. The Lizel-senpai spoke out. 

Aspite. 

Aspite who opened the door stopped walking. 

Don’t let your guard down no matter what. 

......Hmph. Worry more for your master rather than me. Those guys will come again. 

He left those words behind and exited the room. 

That Aspite, what is he planning to do? I hope he won’t do anything reckless....... 

Lizel-senpai seemed to guess my feeling and spoke to me. 

Despite everything he is still the devil king candidate of the World. There is no need to worry. 

Well......I guess. 

More importantly, about our plan from now. In this recreation period......though a real battle got mixed in it just now, we will still resume the second half of the special training just as planned. 

Eeh! But but, the situation is like this though desu......  

Reina asked back in surprise. 

We are continuing exactly because the situation is like this. We need to liberate Yuuto’s......Lovers’ hidden characteristic magic. 

Ruki tilted his head in puzzlement. 

Hidden......characteristic magic  

In order to do that, we need to increase the upper limit of Yuuto’s magic power even more. He also needs to break the limit. That’s why I’ll have you help out too Neith. 

Neith’s expression tightened, and then she nodded strongly. 

Yes, leave it to me. Because I’m already......a Card of Lovers after all. 

Ruki’s eyes widened hearing those words. 

Is that true!  

Y-yes......that’s true. 

Neith blushed and looked down shyly. Ruki’s mouth stayed open while a voice hoeee leaked out from there. 

Y-you see, I don’t think that someone like me will be able to win the Devil King Great War......Yuuto-kun is someone who I can trust, and he will make my wish come true, so we formed a contract. Besides, Yuuto-kun can become stronger if I share my magic power with him, and conversely I also found out that my power can become stronger if I received Yuuto-kun’s magic power. That’s why.... 

Neith explained like making an excuse. 

Hee~!! That’s amazing......a devil king candidate becoming a Card of other devil king candidate, that’s unprecedented isn’t it......or rather, something like that......it’s actually possible huh. 

Ruki groaned in admiration several times. 

Now I also want to try ittt......giving each other magic power? 

Doing Healing Lovers......with Ruki! 

N-no......there will be problem doing it between men......various problems. 

My expression reflexively convulsed. 

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Part 3 

In a suite room of a high class hotel. 

Two women entered inside a single bathroom. One sat down on a bath chair, while the other one washed the sitting woman’s body like a servant. 

Helping with the bathing of her master Hayachine Yotaka was one of Ayaori Iratsume’s jobs. 

The foaming body soap got spread out on Yotaka’s smooth skin. Ayaori endeavored to clean her mistress in a gentle way with circling movement so to not put a burden on the skin. And then, she touched her mistress’s breasts with a gentle touch that only touched very slightly. 

Nn.... 

Ayaori forgot that it was a job and became absorbed from the sensual moan that she accidentally heard. She made the bubble to thoroughly cover Yotaka’s body as though to confirm her body line, and in addition she also washed Yotaka’s butt and between her toes with painstaking detail. 

Haa......auhn  

Ayaori family had served the marquis house of Takachine for generations. She had lived as Yotaka’s playmate, and as her loyal servant since their childhood. 

The right to wash this body that was beautiful like a gem it was a pride for Ayaori, a jurisdiction that she didn’t want to yield to anybody else no matter what. 

Yotaka asked with a blushing face. It was unknown whether it was from the heat or from pleasure. 

Hey Ayaori, about Lost’s attitude just now......what do you think  

Yes. I believe that he was acting a bit strangely. 

Yes he was. He looked like he has some kind of connection with that mixed blood. 

How filthy. In that case, that man called Lost is......it’s possible that he is also a mixed blood devil. 

But......that man has the arcana of Death in his possession. Isn’t that impossible for a mixed blood devil  

Ayaori confirmed the temperature of the hot water that was coming out from the shower using her hand before directing it toward Yotaka from her shoulder to her chest. Yotaka stood up from her bath chair in that timing. 

The sight of her beautiful body entered Ayaori’s eyes without anything hidden. Even the foam that was slightly hiding Yotaka’s bare skin was washed away by the shower in her hand. 

This was a sight that she saw every day, but Ayaori’s heart still danced every time. She hid that feeling of hers while answering dispassionately. 

We can’t assert that someone isn’t a devil king candidate just because they are a mixed blood devil. After all the holder of Lovers arcana, Morioka Yuuto is a human. 

You’re right.... 

The hot water dissolved the foam and flowed down to Yutaka’s big breasts. That flow crawled all over her body and went down her tight stomach enticingly. 

Water drops were dancing on that porcelain skin. Ayaori felt like she could stare at such sight forever. 

Then go investigate Lost’s true identity. 

As you command. What should be done in case he isn’t a noble  

It doesn’t matter whether that man is a noble or commoner. We are going to kill him sooner or later anyway. He simply still has value for me right now. 

Ayaori stopped the shower’s hot water and she brought a bath towel to wipe the water drops on Yotaka’s body. 

The only one who I’m going to kill with heartfelt emotion is Himekami Lizel alone. Everyone else is just a mere work. What kind of timing should be chosen to discard which pawn......let’s play it by ear depending on how the game progress. 

As you command. 

After saying that, Yotaka exited the bathroom with her hand holding the bath towel. 

After enjoying that back figure and the swaying buttock, Ayaori also exited the bathroom. For now she was going to return to the devil world temporarily. 

In order to investigate the past of Joudogahama Lost. 

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Part 4 

After exiting the bathroom naked, Yotaka walked through the corridor gallantly in such appearance. 

She spread out the bath towel in her hand and wiped her body while walking. 

Around this time, the others should be having an evaluation meeting for today in the living room......she wondered how the discussion there had developed. 

Yotaka opened the living room’s door with a refreshed smile. 

Everyone. I have made all of you wait. 

A volatile atmosphere was hanging in the living room. The Sun, Sansa glared at Yotaka. 

......I’m amazed you can take a bath at this kind of timiiing? 

Yotaka fended off that sarcasm with a smile and sat down on a white leather sofa. 

I’m sorry. I can’t stay calm no matter what when my body is dirty......and, is the talk over  

She looked around inside the room while asking that. 

There was a large window from the floor until the ceiling. Lost was standing in front of that. 

The Wheel of Fortune, Shimokadzuma Rinne was standing around three steps behind him. She was staring over here with a bit of wariness. 

Sansa was lying down on the long sofa at the opposite side. 

And then, Justice, Sannou Seigi was  

She didn’t find her right away. She was sitting on the floor near the door to the corridor. Her posture looked like a puppet with its strings cut. There was no sadness or anger in her face. There was only apathy. 

It might be over already for Seigi huh. 

The instant Yotaka thought that, a voice came from the corpse-like Seigi. 

Why......did Nee-sama die? 

Nee-sama  

These twin sisters should be in a very bad relationship. And yet she called her sister Nee-sama.... 

When she looked around at the faces of the others, Sansa shook her head. 

Just so you know, don’t ask me about it. 

Presumably, their sister quarrel was just a fake. Or perhaps she really hated her sister, but she felt a sense of lost when her sister was actually gone for real? 

Hateful but lovable. Yotaka too felt like she could understand how there could be an existence where one could feel a mix of love and hate toward them at the same time. 

Himekami Lizel. 

She was her rival since childhood. She had dreamed of tormenting her many times. Binding, whipping, she would give her every kind of pain and shame that she could think of. She had lost count how many times she climaxed while imagining such thing. 

Lizel who was someone she hated the most was the one who also excited her the most. 

Perhaps this was love. 

Her body got shivers just from thinking that. She felt like honey would leak out from between her legs that were covered by bath towel. 

The moment she almost let out a sweet sigh, Seigi stood up unsteadily. 

I’ll......kill him. 

Lost replied while still staring outside the window. 

Do as you please. 

It was suspect whether Seigi even heard that reply or not. She walked to exit the room with a face like a ghost her feet stopped. 

Who......are you  

Lost tilted his head with a puzzled face. 

Is your memory messed up from shock? Or perhaps your cognitive ability is deteriorating? I’m the devil king candidate of Death, Joudogahama Lost you know  

......From my investigation, the devil king candidate of Death isn’t you. Death arcana had been passed down among Golgotha House until now. That house had no contact with other nobles and they also didn’t announce their candidacy for the Devil King Great War this time too......most likely the next head, the student called Morus Golgotha should be the owner of Death Arcana. 

Viscount House Golgotha. 

If she remembered correctly, it should be an eccentric noble house that lived at a remote place. She had to send this information to Ayaori later Yotaka thought without any change in her expression. 

That whole family’s whereabouts is unknown. And then you appeared......who, are you  

Seigi’s bloodshot eyes caught Lost. 

However Lost kept smiling softly and calmly. 

Is that, really something that important  

......What  

Because, this alliance is just something temporary. Sooner or later we will end up killing each other, and you yourself plan to kill me right? Then whether I’m Morus Golgotha or not doesn’t matter. It will be the same if you just kill me. 

Besides, Lost added and took out Death arcana from his chest pocket. 

It’s a fact that Death arcana is in my hand. 

Certainly that was true. Yotaka had to recognize it despite the doubt she harbored. 

Devil king’s arcana couldn’t be held unless that person had the qualification for it. 

However, that was exactly why this man was a mystery. He was suspicious, eerie, and shady. 

Seigi sported a twisted smile with a haggard face and dark circles under her eyes. 

You’re telling me to trust someone scheming like you  

That also apply to you right? Even you pretended to be in a bad relationship with your Onee-san while working together behind the scene. 

.......... 

Smile vanished from Seigi’s face and killing intent radiated out from her body. 

The inside of the room was filled with an atmosphere that was a prelude to murder. 

However, Seigi turned her back and left the room with a staggering gait. Sansa stared at the door that was closed with a thud and asked. 

......Hey. Is it really okay? She really went off you know  

Lost answered with a shrug. 

There is no way to stop her when she is like that. 

Well......certainly, she doesn’t look like someone who can be talked with. It feels like she won’t listen to anyone. 

She is going to target Lovers on her own. I expect a good fight from her. 

Seigi was already an unrelated party to them the atmosphere here felt like that. 

Yotaka stood up from the sofa when the talk cut off. 

I got a bit cold. I’ll go change my clothes. 

Sansa saw off Yotaka moving to the room next door and spoke ?She is really going on her own pace? with a fed up look. 

Yotaka put on the bondage suit that she stripped and left lying around in the room next door while talking out loudly. 

And what are we going to do next? I want to torture Lizel already though. 

Not only she is in her own pace, she is also a pervert.... 

Sansa frowned and got up. 

Hey Lost, isn’t our number decreasing too much? The Tower Marios, the Moon Lunatic, the Strength Rikimaru, they all got defeated in succession you know  

Marios and Rikimaru ended up like that because they ran wild as they pleased. As for Lunatic, it was the result from Sansa’s wish to defeat the Star Hoshigaoka Stella no matter what right  

Well, that’s true.... 

Sansa made a conflicted expression. 

Although, they didn’t obtain any result at all even after gathering this many candidates. There would be no meaning at all in forming an alliance if it was like this. 

Perhaps it would be the right time soon as Sansa started to think that, the room’s interphone rang out. 

Just in case, I had taken a measure to compensate for the decrease in combat strength. 

Lost picked up the receiver and gave a reply to the ringer to enter the room. 

Heee~, how astute. Who is it this time  

Sansa spoke in admiration even while feeling her mood dampened inside. 

For her, this alliance was just to remove Stella. About this new addition, the only thing that she cared about was whether they would be useful for that purpose or not. 

The door opened and a man entered inside. 

When she saw the person there, Sansa completely thought that he was a café waiter coming here bringing catering service. 

He was dressed like a café waiter, with a white dress shirt and black apron wrapped around his waist. He was lean and tall and wearing glasses. It gave the impression that he was a slightly high strung person. 

Yaa, everyone is here with this. 

Aaa, come to think of it, we have met before at school right  

Sansa seemed to recall him and said that. That man responded with a smile. 

I’m the devil king candidate of Temperance, Mizusawa Balance. I belong to the class 3-A in the devil king academy, so perhaps we had passed each other before. Once more, I’m pleased to make everyone’s acquaintance. 

Yotaka returned to the living room when he finished his greeting. Mizusawa raised his voice ?Ou? in surprise when he saw her. 

What an extreme attire......how alluring. 

You too, you seem like someone who will make a good cry. 

Sansa made such retort back without a moment of pause. Sansa interrupted jeeringly at that. 

You two seems compatible. Is this a forming of a couple! That sounds good. Mizusawa-kun looks like a masochist after all. 

Mizusawa shook his head in denial. 

That’s a bit too much. There is this thing called the suitable degree of male and female relationship in high school. Everything has to be done in moderation in other words temperance. This is important. 

Whaaat, so you’re a serious persooon? Well, drink up. We also have food here. 

The table was filled with foods and alcohols that they ordered with room service. Mizusawa glanced at those before waving his hand. 

No, I’ll refrain. Those foods looks like they will make my calorie intake for today go over the limit. 

Are you dieting  

That’s not quite it. There is this saying of too much of a good thing. In everything, taking in just the moderate amount is important. My calorie expenditure per day is 3000 kilocalorie. I can’t take in calorie any lower or higher than that. That’s temperance suppressing your desire and admonishing yourself. Taking the moderate action no matter what with everything. That is temperance. 

Sansa was starting to think ?What a troublesome man?. 

However, she needed a man who would fight in her place. Since the Moon, Kitakami Lunatic was defeated, she was still unable to find the replacement. 

I guess even this man is fine for the time being Sansa compromised in her heart. 

By the way, Death, you were talking about forming an alliance with me right  

Mizusawa turned his gaze to Lost who was standing beside the window. 

Yep. I think this is also not a bad offer for you. 

Mizusawa took a look inside the room and placed his hand on his chin with a troubled look. 

There is one thing that bothers me. 

What is it? I wish to erase anything that worry you as much as possible. 

Which side the Star is siding with  

The Star, Hoshigaoka Stella. 

Sansan clicked her tongue. 

What? What about Stella  

You ask what that’s unexpected. I think it’s only natural to be bothered by this matter though. 

Mizusawa looked around to the members here, Lost, Rinne, Yotaka, and Sansa. 

If Justice and I are added to the four people here, then I guess this alliance will have enough chance of victory. However, the situation might be overturned depending on who the Star will side with. 

Yotaka interrupted with an annoyed look. 

And, in the end, which side she will go with  

Mizusawa raised his index finger and pressed it on his lips. 

The situation will greatly change depending on who she sides with. The other side has powerful Cards like Himekami Lizel, Yuugaoze Miyabi, and Koiwai Reina. Other than them even Chariot, World, and Judgment are at that side. If Star also join that side......I definitely won’t be able to call this side as superior. But on the contrary, if she side with this group, then this group’s advantage will be rock so ? 

That’s impossible. 

Sansa immediately denied it. 

We had failed once to kill that girl. But there is also no way she will side with Lovers group. I think that girl won’t join up with anybody. 

Then? 

Lost muttered. 

Guess we should go kill her soon. 

Eh......you say it like it’s so easy to do, but we already failed in doing that before. What are you going to dooo  

Last time I just wanted to see the way you guys do things. I myself have thought up a plan for that you know  

Sansa stared at Lost half in disbelief. 

This man couldn’t be trusted. 

However, there was no denying that this man was hiding immeasurable strength. If he could boast like that, he should have some kind of prospect to win. 

I don’t care how it’s done as long as Stella is dead. 

I have hated that girl since a long time ago. She is pretty, smart, can do everything perfectly, and yet she is loved by a lot of people. 

I didn’t sympathize with her even when there was an incident when her family was killed by someone. Rather I got jealous because she got a tragic heroine status with that. 

She and I are the polar opposite in everything. 

Silver hair and blonde hair. White skin and tanned skin. Personality that pretend to be graceful and friendly and bright personality. That girl shine brightly by making other people giving her tribute of magic power. While my Sun has the ability to make other person shine with the sunlight, a magic to strengthen other. 

Other worship me only because of it bring profit to themselves, but all the people who worship that girl adore and devoted to her. 

I don’t care about being better or more amazing than her. 

She simply irritate me. She is annoying. Her very existence is offensive. 

Hee~, tell me from the start if you have that kind of good plan. 

Sansa grinned widely and stood up from the sofa. 

Hey hey, what kind of plan it is  

When Sansa tried to get closer to Lost while making sweet voice, the woman who was standing near the wall nonchalantly put herself between them. 

Shimokadzuma Rinne. 

This woman was also a mystery. She was gloomy, taciturn, and it was unknown just what was going inside her head. 

What? I need to talk with Lost you know  

.......... 

She never heard this woman talking. Could it be that she couldn’t talk? 

Rinne, it’s fine. You don’t need to be wary like that. 

Lost lightly tapped Rinne’s shoulder from behind. 

I’m beneath her notice. Isn’t that right  

I guess......though that will depend on your plan to defeat Stella I think  

Then I think you won’t be disappointed. I’ll tie her down and make her unable to move. 

Yotaka got excited hearing the word tie. 

What is that lovely plan  

Mizusawa smiled and clapped his hands lightly. 

I guess the word tie here is just a metaphor but if you can really defeat that Hoshigaoka Stella, that’s very interesting. If that’s actually possible, please allow me to join this side. 

I see. Then it’s decided. Rinne too, you should put away that dangerous thing. 

Rinne’s right hand was holding a cutter knife when they noticed. 

Rinne obediently nodded and pulled back the cutter’s blade. 

That’s good. We are comrades here after all. 

However that voice sounded somewhat hollow.