Stray

“More important things?” Nemo’s attention quickly shifted. Since Oliver followed him, it meant that it wasn’t a matter that could be procrastinated. After the experience of this day, he couldn’t imagine what more serious thing could happen for the time being.

“Mr. Virgil is good at mind control, but we all know he can’t control you.” Oliver stretched out his left hand that was covered in the metal armor and awkwardly straightened the armor around his neck. “Our side… Um, we got some information. He’s especially good at erosion spells. If he finds out you have the strength of a demon warlock or higher, I don’t know if he’ll try to exorcise you.”

“I just met Dylan and Mr. Cross in the nave, and they didn’t mention anything like that,” Nemo pulled the mask to the right top right of his head.

“Actually, I tried to inform them, but… their luck seems to be pretty bad. They’ve been in constant battle and the magic interference to call them is too high. It’s safer for me to come in person than to wait,” Oliver poured out the words like was spilling the beans. “Don’t worry. Ann’s also providing support outside. I gave her a communication crystal that can receive messages. Those disposable crystals can still be used— What are you laughing at?”

“No,” Nemo couldn’t control the smile on his face. “I thought one of these explanations would be ‘I wanted to see you’.”

Oliver suddenly choked. His face flushed suspiciously. He was silent for a few seconds, then silently buckled his helmet back to his head.

“…But this is indeed a problem.” Nemo changed the subject empathetically. “If this happens, I can’t deliberately let him control me.”

“That’s right,” Oliver said. “The way he behaves is completely different from the rumors. You have to be careful. And you need to move faster because Au—”

“Aurorae is coming and the Church of Silence will be sealed soon,” Nemo took over smoothly. “If necessary, I’ll try my best to suggest to Mr. Virgil to act in advance.”