The power that had filled that place was quickly contained.

As if that wasn’t enough, the figure gripping Teddy’s shoulder, Silian, grabbed his nape.

Like a mother cat biting the neck of a troublesome kitten. It was quite an intense and strong pressure.

At the same time, scathing curses were hurled at Teddy.

“Are you really insane? Are you crazy?”

As if suddenly realizing what he had done, Teddy quickly raised his head.

It was such tremendous force that Silian’s body, which had been pressing down on his neck, was pushed back.

It was like a beast itself. The pressing force is stronger than the pushing force.

Nevertheless, Silian couldn’t overcome Teddy’s strength and stepped back slightly. With a surprised expression.

But Teddy, seemingly unconcerned about who was grabbing his neck, hurriedly bowed his head towards Sesenia.

“I’m sorry. My lady… I… I don’t know what I’ve done… I’m truly sorry.”

“No. Silian, let him go now.”

Because of what just happened, Silian firmly refused her words.

“…I can’t do that. You see how dangerous he is.”

“Even so.”

“No.”

“He’s fine now. You can see it. So let him go.”

The more he refused, the stronger Sesenia’s tone became as she spoke.

There was nothing more he could do after she went that far.

“This is really annoying. You, Sesenia… you’re really annoying.”

“What can I do? This is how I am.”

“That’s not why I’m annoyed. This, you’re too soft even though you clearly know it’s dangerous. Something terrible will really happen.”

“You don’t know anything. It’s just something done by someone who doesn’t know. So don’t hate him too much. Silian. And thank you. For showing up.”

“…Hah.”

Silian, who had been sighing deeply, finally released his hand from Teddy’s neck.

He had grabbed his neck over the restraints, but even so, the pressure must have been severe, yet Teddy was busy apologizing to Sesenia.

“I’m sorry, my lady. I’m truly sorry.”

“No.”

“I… someone like me… someone like me who threatens you… I guess I should have stayed locked up in prison. I’m not suited for freedom after all.”

Sesenia looked at Teddy with an expression she had never shown before.

At her painfully cold expression, Teddy felt as if a corner of his heart was being torn out.

“Don’t talk nonsense. That was just a mistake.”

“But… what if I do this again? I keep feeling like I’m being consumed by darkness… I guess it wasn’t an illusion. I… I… I put you in danger in an instant.”

Sesenia reached out to Teddy, passing by Silian who was trying to stop her.

“Don’t worry. I’ll stop you then. I’ll make sure your power doesn’t consume others. I’ll do it for you.”

“As if. You wouldn’t have been able to breathe without my help just now.”

Silian opened his mouth as soon as she finished speaking.

“That’s right. That’s why Silian is here. To save me in any case. I’ve put several measures in place for my safety. So Teddy, you can rest assured.”

“Really… this is so frustrating.”

“But what can I do? I want to believe. I want to believe in Teddy and Silian, my people.”

Silian, who had been ruffling his hair, turned around as if he had no choice.

“Fine. It’s my duty and contract to protect you anyway. Do as you please. I’m leaving.”

“Huh? You’re leaving?”

“I don’t want to see any more of this mess.”

Though it was unclear why he disliked Teddy so much, Silian showed clear hostility before walking towards the stairs.

“Ah…”

“Don’t worry. I’ll come out anytime if you’re in danger, Sesenia.”

That was the end. Like a guardian deity, Silian appeared and disappeared like that.

As she was quietly watching him, Teddy approached Sesenia’s side.

“I, I really think I should go back. I’m scared.”

“Stop it. I’ll decide where you’ll be. Until you know about yourself. So, if you want to leave me after knowing about yourself, then leave. Understood?”

“…My lady.”

“So what I was going to ask today wasn’t that. Somehow the conversation flowed that way. I asked about the flower to ask about the person who sold it.”

Suddenly Teddy’s face turned bright red.

“So. So that’s what it was. I was too… too…”

As if steam was bursting from his head, Teddy was at a loss from embarrassment.

“I didn’t know that and got excited first… Haa…”

“Now that you know, it’s fine. That when you get excited, you can endanger those around you. It’s good that you realized that. People always make mistakes. The point is not to repeat those mistakes.”

“But… what if I get consumed by darkness again?”

“Think that you might kill me. That if you don’t come to your senses, you might kill me who saved you. Think like that each time.”

Teddy’s expression became even more gloomy than before.

“And Teddy. Don’t let yourself be consumed, make that darkness your own. Any kind of power will eventually be helpful.”

She knew nothing about the power he possessed. So that was all Sesenia could say.

“Yes…”

“So the person who gave you that flower… what were they like? Was there anything special?”

“It was like they were saying they were a god. Well… it must have been a sales tactic!”

“A god…”

“Why? Is there a problem…?”

“No, it’s nothing.”

She couldn’t tell Teddy what the Archmage had said.

If he knew that the flower he had gifted, the flower he had chosen, was problematic, he would surely be sad.

‘It’s not even his fault.’

Knowing that Teddy’s confidence had already plummeted because of what he had done, Sesenia forced a smile and comforted him.

“That flower was so pretty.”

“Ah…! Is that so…! But I won’t be able to buy more. I didn’t tell you because I was worried you’d be concerned… but the flower shop owner when I bought the flower and after seemed different. As if a god really came and went.”

Since Teddy said it, he probably wasn’t lying. Then was it really a god who came and went?

‘Is it really… a god? Our god who is known to have already left our side… is by my side? Is that why it’s making me go back in time and helping me get revenge?’

But Sesenia was very skeptical of that assumption.

She just had a strong feeling instinctively that it wasn’t the god called the Primordial God.

‘It’s definitely not a god. Both the Archmage and Teddy just… just misunderstood something. There’s no way such an impossible thing could happen.’

The power that the Archmage found strange could be Silian’s, and it was perfect for misunderstanding since he always protected her.

That’s when it happened.

“Am I very late?”

Suddenly, the space split and the Archmage appeared. Dusting off his robe as he appeared, he looked very displeased.

“No, you’re not late.”

“I was going to come right away, but I felt a strange energy.”

“A strange energy?”

“Yes. Energy that was here and then disappeared.”

It was clearly referring to Silian.

Wondering if it was the same power that the Archmage had found in her room earlier, Sesenia’s heart raced.

“Is it the same energy you told me about?”

“Well. I’m not sure.”

“You’re not sure?”

“It seems similar, but also different. Either way, it’s an unpleasant power.”

That was all. The Archmage shook his head and showed his displeasure openly.

She couldn’t ask anymore. Sesenia let out a small sigh of disappointment.

Meanwhile, Teddy bowed his head towards the Archmage.

“It’s the Archmage.”

The face that had brightened while looking at Sesenia darkened while looking at the Archmage.

Seeing the stark contrast, Sesenia chuckled.

“You seem displeased.”

“Seeing the Archmage come, it seems like there’s a reason, so I thought for a moment that you might have come because you wanted to see me.”

“Unfortunately, I came on business today.”

“I see.”

Disappointment flooded the Archmage’s expression.

“It’s rare for people to not welcome me like this.”

“What can we do? Not everyone can like you, Archmage.”

“You two make me quite interesting in many ways.”

“Well, I’m glad we’re entertaining you at least.”

“Very interesting indeed. Shall we start here then.”

Sesenia turned and met Teddy’s eyes.

“Can we go into the room?”

“My room? There’s not much to see though.”

“Still. There’s something I need to do there.”

I found the culprit who changed your hair color like that, but I can’t announce it to everyone.

Instead of saying that, Sesenia looked at Teddy with a desperate expression.

“If that’s what you want, my lady, let’s go in. It’s not much to look at since I haven’t tidied up, but…”

As if remembering something, Teddy quickly went inside with an “Oh no” expression.

“Shall we go too?”

Instead of answering, the Archmage just nodded.

On the way into the room Teddy had just opened the door and entered.

Teddy started busily tidying up here and there in the room, scurrying around like a cat.

“It’s okay. Even if it’s messy.”

“Is, is it messy…?!”

“No. I’m saying it’s fine in any case. But the room is really clean.”

Sesenia was a bit surprised at Teddy’s room, which she was entering for the first time.

Even though there was no one particularly helping him, Teddy’s room was just neat and tidy.

“That’s, that’s a relief… If I had known you were coming, I would have thrown everything away.”

“Hm? Thrown away?”

“I, I wanted it to look even a little cleaner.”

“It’s okay. But the room isn’t as big as I thought.”

“It’s not as big as I thought.”

“I’m more than satisfied. Sir Rohan gave me the biggest room. This is more than enough.”

“If that’s the case, then I’m glad…”

“I’ll gift you a big room later. A big and wonderful room that no one else can covet.”

“My lady…”

That’s when it happened.

“Ahem. Let’s save your cringeworthy acts for later.”

“Cr-cringeworthy acts? Archmage.”

“They say strong denial is strong affirmation. It’s nice to see, but I don’t particularly… want to see such things. I want to be praised quickly.”