“For Whom the Bell Tolls”

The interrogation was postponed until we reached the surface. The procrastination kills, in this case almost literally. While I could cover my tracks this way, it would be creating more trouble for myself.

“What happened there?” (S)

“I just wanted to help you! Onee-chan, you were fighting such a scary monster. You all were so cool but… what if… uuuu… w-what if you got hurt…?”

“This does not cancel the fact that you used such a dangerous magic. Not to mention you used some even before the fight started!” The scout was angry. I held back the urge to use the tears as my mean of convincing. After all, crying all of a sudden will make the situation worse.

“I am sorry… It was so long since I saw such a large pond. I… had this urge to throw something there… Am I a bad girl…?” I dropped my head and sniffed.

“W-well… You should be more careful. You provoked that sea dragon. Wait… That’s not the point!” (S)

“Fuji, what kind of a magic did you use to kill the monster?” (P)

“Kitsune magic.” I proudly showed my foxfires.

My demonstration was met with visible scepsis.

“I never heard of such magic. And I assure you, I lived long enough.” The dwarf combed his beard. Judging by the length of it, he surely is not young.

“But for kitsune it is normal.” I ‘stated the obvious’.

“Aha…? We never saw such magic but you just say it is so widely spread that it is normal.” (S)

I spread out my two tails.

“Onee-chan, how many times have you seen a kitsune?” I even grabbed both of the tails to put the accent on them.

“W-well…” Her facial expression rapidly changed from skepticism to guilt.

“That makes sense.” (P)

“Not that we are done with it, how about we check out this crown?” (W)

The idea was accepted and we headed out to the town.

For now, I can sleep at ease.