Raviel nodded after listening to my desperate explanation. 0

“I see. There was a minor misunderstanding.” 1

We were in a fast food restaurant. I wanted to go into a cafe if possible, but the time setting of The Story of the City of Ascension: Side Story was in the past, way before cafes became popularized. Unfortunately, there were not many places where we could go to have a conversation.1

“Yeah, I should have guessed. There is no way you would leave me and turn your attention to someone else. The universe giving up on the laws of physics would be more plausible than this. I shouldn’t have let such emotions sway me.”0

“I'm glad you believe me,” I mumbled. 0

Honestly, I thought my world would fall apart if she didn’t.0

“Hmm. From what I saw, the Black Dragon Master seemed like a capable person. If she were born in the empire, she would have prospered in the society of nobles. It’s a wise decision to share a true friendship with someone like that. You’re blessed to have such people around you.” 0

Raviel glanced through the front window of the restaurant. “Still, I didn’t expect you to come back with a hobgoblin son.”0

Outside the restaurant, Uburka was leaning against...0