Tina...!


    We haven''t been able to see each other lately because we''ve been so busy.


    We used to see each other at the cafeteria and other places, but now we''re focusing on the reconstruction of the city, so we''ve been unable to eat together most of the time.


    Even though we haven''t seen each other in a while, the last time we saw each other was about three days ago at most.


    I know it hasn''t been too long, but when me and Tina were in the village, there wasn''t a day that went by that we didn''t see each other.


    Even with Christo''s guards, we didn''t see each other for about three days, so it feels like we really didn''t see each other at all.


    No, I guess it doesn''t really matter what the story of me and Tina not seeing each other is right now.


    I didn''t expect that Tina would be the one who was the spy chosen by Commander Anne from among the magic knights.


    Tina entered the room and bowed to Yelle and Liberto-san.


    ''Tina Aulin, sir. It''s a pleasure to meet you.


    He grinned for some reason when he said his name, but he quickly tightened his face and greeted her.


    ''Aurin?　You''re like Eric, so you''re a sister and brother?　Or what, you''re married to someone else?


    Well, no, we''re not related by blood, but we''re more like sister and brother.


    I respond to Mr. Liberto''s question, choking on the words.


    It''s hard to explain when asked again.


    It''s just that we have such a tradition in our village.


    ''Marriage, husband and wife........................hmmm.


    For some reason I think Tina''s grin is more intense than before.


    ''''Liberto, I think I''ve described these two to you before.


    ''Really?　I don''t remember him.


    Mr. Yelle said with a little glare, but Mr. Liberto didn''t seem to be bothered at all.


    Looking at her, it seems that Mr. Liberto sometimes forgets to explain such things.


    Mr. Yelle lets out a small sigh and looks straight at Tina.


    ''It''s been a while, Tina-san.


    Yes, thank you for your help.


    Is it safe to say that this spy mission is on short notice?


    ''Yes!　I''m going to do my best!


    Tina answers that question emphatically.


    ''''I know what you are capable of. But this is a covert mission. Do you remember those types of magic?''


    Yes, this mission isn''t about going to fight.


    This is a mission to gather and take information in order to fight a war.


    Sure, Tina''s magic is powerful, but I don''t think Tina remembers such magic.


    I didn''t teach her when I was in the village. Or rather, I couldn''t teach her.


    I did teach her how to kill her own presence with something that didn''t rely on magic or anything else, though.


    ''I''m fine about that, Yelle.


    Commander Anne interrupts Jere''s question.


    ''''I''ve taught you almost all the magic that could be useful for this mission. I''m pretty sure I''ve already made sure they''re ready to use it.


    ''Well, it doesn''t sound like a problem if Anne says so.


    It seems that she was taught by Commander Anne.


    Tina must have a talent for magic after all.


    I''ve been in the Magic Order for only about a month, but her magic power has increased and she''s learning a lot of magic.


    I have to work hard to be as good as Tina.


    ''''Then, this mission will be carried out by Eric Aulin, Tina Aulin and Yulina Kashpal. Is that alright?


    Yes!


    Yes thank you very much.


    We both agreed together, but I bowed my head and thanked her.


    I can feel Tina getting a little flustered next to me.


    I guess she doesn''t know why I thanked her.


    ''You can thank me after you''ve done your duty,''


    Yes, I understand.


    Yes, I haven''t done anything yet, I''m not done.


    There''s a lot of things we have to do now.


    ''This mission is top secret, of course. You can''t tell anyone.


    Yes, I understand.


    I understand!


    Well, now that Viviana''s gone, it''s safe to assume that she''ll be fine.


    Well, I''ve already spanked her for that.


    Commander Anne said that with a wry smile.


    Punishment, I wonder if Viviana-san is safe........?


    Well, that man is a pity except for his ability, so maybe he should do that much.


    ''''Then I have to explain to Yulina Kashpal, so the two of you should go back today. I will tell you more about this mission from tomorrow.


    Okay, nice to meet you.


    ''I understand!　Now if you''ll excuse me!


    As we were told, me and Tina bowed and then left the office.