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You're wearing your usual dress today, I see.

What a pity. You looked so lovely in that gown yesterday!

Thanks, but I couldn't wear a corset like that every day...

Really? Do you find it difficult?

It's not difficult, just... painful?

Black hair...

Aira!

There you are. Come.

Coming.

"Sorry, gonna be late tonight! Can you grab dinner by yourself?"

"Yep. I'll pick something up from the convenience store."

"Stay safe! Don't forget to lock the door!"

I'll be back.

"Interlude"

T'would seem you've regained your composure.

I am Kyle Salutania, crown prince of the Kingdom of Salutania.

May I ask your name?

Misono Aira.

Oh, Aira is my given name.

Um, how did I get here?

We summoned you here using the Saint Summoning Ritual.

What's that?

--Damian. --Yes.

Our Kingdom faces unprecedented danger.

Terrible monsters, birthed by a dark miasma, ravage the land...

Monsters? Miasma?

What's a "miasma"?

I don't get it. I don't understand what he's saying.

Am I in a dream, or some kind of manga?

However, no Saint has appeared in our age,

so following with tradition, we decided to use a ritual devised by ancient mages

--No, it's all really happening. --to summon a woman with the necessary qualities.

As such!

As the future king, it is my duty to address this crisis we face!

And so, I called for the Saint Summoning Ritual to be carried out at once!

If...

Yes?

If I kill all the monsters, can I go back home?

I've never read any accounts of the Saint returning to her world.

So I can't go home?

How is Aira?

She seems to have cried herself to sleep.

I see.

Damian.

Your Highness?

When your father passes, you will become the next Prime Minister.

When you do, would you die for your king?

If he so commanded, then yes.

I thought as much. I would do the same.

That is our lot in life.

And none other's.

But never mind that.

I've signed the necessary documents. I leave the rest to you.

It will be done.

Lady Aira, what gown would you like to wear today?

Lady Aira?

Yes?

Might I suggest this one?

Yes, it looks beautiful.

I think this cutesy one will look best on you, Aira.

Oh, you look so adorable!

Yep, that's the one!

You look wonderful, honey.

Thanks!

You look wonderful.

I knew that color would suit you best.

Thank you very much.

Is there anything you find yourself still lacking?

No, not particularly.

I have a room, and clothes, and I'm being fed well.

Everyone's been so kind to me, too.

As they should be. You are the Saint, after all.

About that...

This still doesn't seem real to me yet.

It doesn't?

Huh? I...

--Read 'em and weep! --Damn it all!

--I'll be takin' that coin of-- --Guys, get back to your posts!

Prince Kyle is making his rounds!

Crap, really?!

Good work, men.

All right, back to work.

Do people not like him?

What do you think of Salutania?

I think it's a beautiful, lively kingdom, Your Highness.

Sometimes too lively, which can be somewhat troublesome.

Part of our duties is ensuring adherence to proper social discipline.

Adhere... what?

In simpler terms, we must be strict with the Kingdom's people

to help uphold the Kingdom's peace.

Though this manner of conduct does not endear us to said people.

I-I see.

Yet His Royal Highness endures it.

I think it's a wonderful kingdom.

I do hope you come to like it.

I'm... sure I will.

When all this is over, I will search for a way to return you home.

However, I cannot promise you that I will succeed.

I beg of you,

please lend us your power.

I want to keep our Kingdom safe. I must see to it that it is protected!

O-Oh, no, you don't have to--

I get it now.

He's extremely self-centered and awkward,

and direct to a fault.

Um, Prince Kyle?

I don't know what it means to be the Saint,

but I'll do what I must.

A-And I'll do my best!

--Incredible! --Excellent work.

T'would seem your studies are going well.

Really? I can't really tell if they are.

But I'm having so much fun learning magic!

I'm glad to hear that.

We intend to have you assist on monster-killing expeditions.

I'd be going with them?

You need not worry. You will be joined by myself, Damian, and the others.

We will keep you safe.

Does that ease your worries?

I'm not sure. I don't know if I'm scared, or...

But...

I will if I must. That's why I was Summoned here, right?

You will be a most incredible Saint.

I will prove it to them, one and all.

Please, help me to save this Kingdom from destruction.

I-I'll do my best!

We've warned you a dozen times, yet you still insist on behaving like this?

Prince Kyle has a fianc�e.

Do you understand what you're doing to her by constantly being around him?

And the other boys, too. Do you even--

Hey!

What are you doing with her?

Prince Kyle!

Come, Aira.

Coming!

--I-- --Good day!

Oh? Waiting out the rain?

Yes, I'm ashamed to admit I've forgotten my umbrella.

You may join us under ours if you'd like.

No, I couldn't impose.

Please, I do insist.

No, no, really, I couldn't.

Too late, you're already here!

Come now, shall we?

Yes, let's.

How lucky for you that we were passing by!

Lucky indeed!

Oh, how did you fare on the exam today?

Not very well, I'm afraid...

Lady Aira!

My word!

Don't worry. It's just water.

See? All better.

Oh, forgive me! I've never seen someone wield magic in such a precise manner.

Incredible. You truly are completely dry.

Oh, well, I'm not completely dry.

I, uh, didn't want my hair or skin getting too dry,

so I left a little bit of moisture there to, uh, help...

This report is so astounding that its contents seem no more than falsehoods.

Especially the statement that her holy-affinity magic has healed lost limbs.

That's not all.

The houses of Count Valdec, Margrave Hawke, and Marquis Drewes...

All of those powerful houses have stepped in to provide her patronage.

I turned my back on her because of her dull appearance!

She looked to be no more than a servant, or a wet-nurse!

Why would the Crown Prince address a woman so clearly beneath him?!

Your Highness, forgive me my words,

but it would do you well to understand the trappings of otherworldly cultures.

I know that!

It was mistake born of my own stubborn pride.

But admitting that now could trigger another quarrel over my succession.

The Second Prince would likely approach those aforementioned noble houses.

Most importantly, what would happen to Aira if she were not the Saint?

Even if she is not the Saint,

as she is from another world, the Kingdom will find some other use for her.

Which means living her life as a captive in the Palace.

Would Aira want such a thing?

Your Highness, with all due respect,

I do not think she has a place in high society...

That question was meant for myself. I know the answer.

Aira had a place, a home, and I took that from her.

As such, I must find her a new place to call home.

That is my duty as the future King.

What do you plan to do, then?

Nothing, for now.

I will continue on as planned until I can no longer.

I will play the role of incompetent, stubborn crown prince.

After witnessing my arbitrary, reckless behavior involving her,

the court will take pity on her.

I see.

Though it will cause you much trouble.

Handling that trouble is my duty as your future Prime Minister.

May I have a moment of your time?

I don't believe we've spoken before.

I am Elizabeth Ashley, fianc�e to Prince Kyle.

As I'm sure many other young ladies have already warned you,

it does not reflect favorably upon you to be so close to a man with a fiance�.

If...

If it would be all right with you, might I join you?

Huh?

What are you doing to her?

Your Highness!

Elizabeth, what business do you have with Aira?

I only wished to speak with her for but a moment.

That's all?

Yes. Since Lady Aira always studies with you and your friends after classes,

I thought I might offer her my assistance with her studies as well.

That won't be necessary.

I will look after Aira.

Was that all?

Oh, there you are.

I've been looking for you, Brother.

Good day to you, Prince Rayne.

What is it?

The Professor wishes to speak to you about next week's expedition.

Very well. Come, Aira.

Talk about bad timing.

I only wished to help her, but he simply refuses to listen.

That seems to be the case for anything that happens to concern Lady Aira.

I've heard rumors that the other woman who was Summoned is the true Saint.

How will everyone react, then, when only one woman is being put upon a pedestal?

I even asked Sei for her thoughts, to no avail...

You've met this other woman, Liz?

I have!

We've become fast friends over the past months.

I'd like to befriend Lady Aira one day, too.

If it would be all right with you...

If she'd been able to finish talking, maybe we could've been friends.

Next time I see her, I'll say hi.

Even if I can't do it right, even if I'm awkward,

I can be direct.

I hear you've grown quite skilled at manipulating magic power.

Is that right, Damian?

Yes, I've never seen anyone with quite as much control as you.

...so I made them in secret so he wouldn't find out,

but sure enough, he did, and this time, he really blew up at me!

So now I've got a bunch. I'll give you some next time I see you.

My, are you quite sure?

Of course! I'm really proud of them, so I'm excited for you to try them!

I can hardly wait!

I wonder how they'll turn out today...

Aira!

Coming!