*Before the world tree burned down.

Farah's POV.

To not attract any more attention, Lecia urges me not to transform into the queen mode. The twins also agree with her proposal.

-Sister, it's better for you not to transform into that form anymore. (Mia)

Mia also prohibited me with a bright red face.

-That form of sister is extremely dangerous. And it also would unintentionally create more competitors. (Mia)

Competitors? I don't understand why Mia is talking about competitors. Because Hana told me that a kiss is a normal thing that two friends normally would do. That's why I have to practice kissing with Hana from morning to night when I'm staying at the shelter. And whenever I try asking Hana about what lovers would do, she will try to avoid that topic and never tell me no matter hard I persuade her.

-Miss Farah? (Lecia)

Lecia calls out to me when I'm losing in the thought.

-Ah, yes... (Farah)

-Kyuuu~

A white furball jumps into my face from nowhere.

-Kyuu~Kyuu~

-This mist wolf belongs to you? (Lecia)

-Yes, I remember I leave her to play with the guards before going in. (Farah)

From outside of the tent, a female guard run inside the tent with a hurried face.

-I'm sorry. The wolf runs away when we are caressing her. (Nina)

The guard looks around as if she wants to find someone.

-Eh? (Nina)

-Nina, I am having the guests over here. (Lecia)

-I'm sorry for that! (Nina)

The guard instantly runs out of the room. Lecia apologises to me the moment Nina runs out of the room.

-I'm sorry about her. She is a little airhead when it comes to adorable animals. (Lecia)

-Ah, it's fine. (Farah)

-Miss Farah, let's have a tour around our camp now. (Lecia)

-Okay. (Farah)

Lecia stands up from her seat and walks to the door.

-Follow me. (Lecia)

The twins also come close to me and grasp my hand.

-The right hand of sister is mine. (Amy)

-Ehehe, the left hand will be mine then. (Mia)

Kyu uses my head as the sitting spot.

-Kyuu~

And then we start our tour around the camp. Even when I don't transform into the queen form, somehow we still attract much attention.

-Those little girls are so cute, especially the one with pink hair. (Girl A)

-Will those girls join our camp? Mufufufu, I want to have them for myself later on. (Girl B)

-She has a little furball on her head. It's so cute. (Girl C)

Lecia scratches her head and explains.

-They usually aren't like that. (Lecia)

Her face turns red.

-You are "special" to make them become like that. (Lecia)

-Eh? What do you mean by that? (Farah)

Lucia coughs and changes the topic.

-Nothing. We have arrived at our training ground (Lecia)

And she takes me to a place that is full of training equipment. Many girls fighting together using a variety type of weapons.

-This is our training ground. We use this to train our battle sense. (Lecia)

-Ohhh! (Mia & Amy)

Mia tells Lecia innocently.

-I don't see any mages that are training. (Mia)

-... Mage is scarce resources. We merely have two mages that are training the children as small as you. We hope we can find another one to awaken magic talent in those children. (Lecia)

-Heh? (Mia)

-Let's move to the next destination. (Lecia)

Lecia takes us to a group of tents. We can hear many noises come from them.

-These are where we teach children about survival skills and train them.

-It sounds tough. (Amy)

-Well, they need to learn it, so they can be able to survive here. (Lecia)

A girl that looks like a teacher just comes out of the tent.

-Oh, Lucia. Do we have a new student? (Ano)

-No, they are just guests, Ano. (Lecia)

The girl named Ano's eyes instantly become scary when she saw me.

-No way! (Ano)

-What's wrong? (Farah)

Ano runs and grasps my shoulder.

-An enormous amount of mana contains in a small body. Not a single drop of mana leaks outside. Are you a witch? A strong one on top of that. (Ano)

-It hurts... You are holding me too hard. (Farah)

-Lecia, where did you find this girl? Can I talk to her? She may be much stronger than I am. (Ano)

The twins instantly hit the hand of the girl holding me.

-You are hurting our sister. (Mia & Amy)

The girl instantly realizes her fault and bends down to apologize.

-I'm sorry since my personality is a little wild when it comes to magic. (Ano)

-It's fine. I understand. It's a pleasure to talk with you about magic after I finish the tour. (Farah)

-An angel... (Ano)

-Sorry? (Farah)

-Ah, nothing. Sorry for bothering you. I would meet you after you finish the tour. (Ano)

She waves her hand at us, then goes inside the tent. Lecia tells us to play with the kids inside the tent. Mia and Amy have a lot of fun while I'm talking with Lecia. It seems they finally find kids their age to play with them.

-... Your camp is a little funny, isn't it? (Farah)

Lecia utters a deep sigh.

-Whew, they are a bit weird. However, they are all good girls. (Lecia)

Lecia points at us.

-And I know the three of you are good people, too. (Lecia)

-How can you be so sure about that? (Farah)

Lecia points at her eyes and explains.

-I have a skill called judgment eyes. Anyone who has malicious intent to us will have black colour. Three of you have pure white colours in my eyes. Sorry for using it on you three. (Lecia)

That explains why she can easily believe us and show us around. I shake my head and answer.

-I understand it since you have to keep your people safe. (Farah)

Lecia smile when she heard my statement.

-Thanks for understanding. (Lecia)

> Dark Crimson Phase (Special Blood Moon Phase) has started.
> ??? is released.??? has controlled 99% of the monsters in the forest.
> Second Trial's mission has been replaced with a new mission.
> Second Trial: Find The Fake.
Objective: The Fake has blended in one of your groups. It can control the monster and change its appearance. Find ??? and deal with it.
Reward:??? + Stairway to the Third trial + Fragment of ???

Everyone around me seems to be surprised at the new mission.

-What is this mission? (Girl D)

-It's the first time I ever see a mission like this. (Girl E)

Lecia was also surprised because of the new mission.

-Everyone! Ready for battle. The blood moon phase has come. (Lecia)

-Kyuu!

Kyu seems to be anxious and tell me that her father is in danger. The gigantic wolf is not a bad wolf, I don't want it to die here and makes Kyu sad. When I turn around and try to take Mia and Amy with me. They tell me that:

-I want to protect people that are staying here, sister. (Amy)

-I think they are all good people. I want to protect them as my sister has protected us. (Mia)

They seem to make up their mind after playing with the kids in this camp. I don't think I can overturn their decision. I created two necklaces using the nanomachine and give them to the twins.

-Please hold on to it. These necklaces will protect you when I'm not here. (Farah)

Amy and Mia smile and say.

-Don't worry, sister! We are strong and can protect ourselves (Mia & Amy)

I run into the forest with Kyu. Since Kyu is a Mist Wolf she can easily show me the way in this mist forest.

-Kyuu...

-Don't worry, I will help your father, Kyu. (Farah)

-Kyuu!