Hironobu waited for Fairy and Ayaka to recover their stamina after their consciousness has returned then resumed the search for Firana.

They cut down the ghosts that come out and searched through the castle thoroughly.

Then, they finally reached the top floor.

This is the only one remaining. Dont forget to be cautious

The three of them nodded.

(Templates have the boss waiting on the top floor)

They searched the rooms being more careful than ever.

But, theres no ghost appearing unlike the lower levels.

They entered the final room at last.

Okay, lets go

All of the members entered all at once Hironobu signaled.

The inside is a big luxurious room.

In addition, theres no deterioration of articles like the other rooms.

The curtains and carpets are also new.

And, Firanas sitting down on the easy chair at the center of the room.

Firana, are you okay?Firana?

Hironobu calls her but theres no response.

He closed up to her then she stood up slowly.

Who are you? Get out

Firana says and pushed out Hironobui.

Who?Its me, Ozawa Hironobu. Theres no way you dont remember it dont you?

I dont know, get out!

Whats wrong, Firana? Did something happen?

HIronobus confused from the reaction thats clearly different.

Firanas the only partner he can open his heart up to so its quite a shock for him.

He tried to close up to talk but this time she turns her hand towards Hironobu.

I even told you to get out!

The hand suddenly shines and magic hits towards Hironbu.

A lump of ice is created by her approached Hironobu in a deadly speed.

Not expecting for Firana to attack, he dodged too late.

You, I wont let you

But, Ayaka whos close by him made him evade.

The lump of ice grazed overhead and hit the stone wall.

W-wait, Firana-san, whats wrong with you?!

Youko tries to talk to her but shes not listening.

No! Dont come! Im not Firana, Im henriette!

Saying that, she turned her magic towards Youko this time.

But, she was cautious after she saw what happened to Hironobu so she was able to avoid the attack.

It seems that Firanas being controlled by magic somehow or another.

Henriette?Could it be that youre a ghost?

While her attention is pointed at Youko, Fairy helped the two that were down.

Ghosts that possess people shouldnt be able to make a conversation but

Saying that is Youko who had her consciousness returned by Hironobu.

When possessed, they just attack without even making a conversation.

But, well get hurt if this continues. We have to stop her first

Just as Ayaka said, its a fact that they were attacked.

And they cant just leave Firana whos already in front of them.

The three nodded at each other and sends a signal to Youko by hand.

If we cant talk with you peacefully, we have to capture you by force!

Saying that, Hironbu dashed out.

Ayakak set up her sword at the same moment and stepped forward.

Dont come! I told you not to come!

Henriette activates her magic while screaming.

Thats a bundle of lumps of ice and fired up in small shots.

Still, Hironobu doesnt surpass a human being so he wont be able to avoid this but his companions got him covered.

The power decreases when it gets small

Youko swings one of her arm and made a mana shield standing in front of Hironobu.

The shots of ice made a direct hit on the shield that covered his body.

Though the power of one is small, the shield is hit by a hundred small shots.

Though a crack builds from the impact, Hironobu runs away from the trouble in the meantime.

Uudont approach me

Henriette activates her next magic while showing an expression of fear.

She raised her arm and an icicle formed a line on the ceiling in an instant.

Then, sharp icicles falls all at once.

Kuh, this is impossible!

I cant get close, Im done

Its falling with a considerable force and its a lot too.

The two vanguard considered that the shield is useless so they retreated.

Seeing that, Henriette lost strength and sat down on the floor.

Why, why am I always aimed at?

She sheds tears as shes disappointed at her reality.

Seeing that, Hironobu picked up the sword from the floor and talks again.

Was it Henriette?

Then, she answered seeming cautious.

Thats right, its Henriette

Feeling relieved that she answered, Hironobu continued.

Are you a ghost? That body is our friend

They speech is different but shes Firana herself.

Her face, her clothes and figure too.

Its the fault of the people who entered without permission. This is my castle!

Henriette told Hironobu with hostility.

She intends to use immediately whenever Hironobu and the girls make a strange move.

Theyre in an extreme disadvantage as they might get injured badly.

But, Hironobu continues to talk calmly.

Even if you say that this is your castle, theres no way youd be the lord of the castle at that age you know?

If you think from the way she speak, its true that shes still young.

UuBut, all of the former owners died. I also died but this is my castle because Im here

Whos the original owner?

The earl. My father made a transaction with the earl, Im a hostagebut I came here in my own discretion

Then, its a hostage exchange?

Its normal on any world to have hostages as a proof of non-aggression between nobles and between countries.

However, Hironobu sympathizes with Henriette whos lived a life as a hostage by her own discretion.

Still, I spent it without receiving cruel treatment and yetOne day the demons attacked

And this castle crashed

Without having time to escape, even the earl died. And whats left is me who became a ghost

Henriette is bound as a ghost, unable to enter nirvana.

(It must be lonely to die not being able to see the face of the parent.)

Hironobu thought, then he approached her by one step.

Hii, dont come!

Its fine, that body is someone important to me. I wont hurt it

Important?

She looked up a bit in response to Hironobus words.

Do you love this person?

Yeah, of course

Hironobu feels embarrassed saying it face to face but theres no way he can manipulate the truth.

He likes Firana, he thinks of her dearly.

Did she feel it? Henriette flushed.

W-What is thismy hearts beating so fast!

It seems thats she surprised from the sudden change.

My body turned hot instantlyI dont know this sensation

Henriette speaks to Hironobu.

Firana might be embarrassed. Other people are listening after all

ThatsIm possessing her you know?

She doesnt look like she believes it.

What to test it? If my feelings connect to her Firana might answer

How?

Theres our usual method. We only have to keep me a company

Hironobu finally closed up to her and he placed his hand on Henriettes shoulder.

Ill teach you how our hearts connect on top of the bed

Saying that, he carried Henriette instantly.