It was 11 PM at night.
Felica and Lucian-san had already gone home, and I was now helping at the tavern.
When the tavern closed at 10 PM and we were cleaning up,
clang!clang! — the sound of heavy coins being struck echoed through the room.
This was the signal for a fire. If an enemy attacked, it would be kakakakakakakaaan! in a continuous burst.
With a serious expression, I looked at Nimi's worried face and told her to go outside.
When I stepped out, there were so many large buildings around that I couldn't tell the exact location.
…Was there any light coming from that direction…? What should I do?
While folding my arms and thinking, something shadowy suddenly fell in front of me.
I immediately tensed up and watched the shadow.
"…Roll?"
"Instructor! The butler! Erika's butler!"
The shadow stood up and, under the moonlight, I realized it was Roll, who was panting heavily.
Roll ran straight toward me, grabbed my clothes, and desperately pleaded with me.
