Forget, Then Forget Again
Thank you for today's training session, Captain!
Here's a praise pat for you!
Shouldn't the praise...
Go to you instead...?
Fufu, not at all.
I only did what you asked, Captain.
You handled everything from preparation to scheduling, didn't you?
So you're the one who deserves the praise.
Let me give you one more pat. Good boy!
This feels so weird...!
Hmm? It's gotten late already.
See you tomorrow, Captain.
...What will I do once I get home?
Hmm... well, it depends...
I might clean my room... and stop by the daycare...
Why do you ask all of a sudden, Captain?
You seem tired lately.
I was worried something might be wrong.
Such a warm heart, worrying about others...
You really live up to your title, Captain.
But I'm fine. Really.
Fufu, I apologize for making you worry, but it means a lot to me.
One more praise pat for you!
Still not sure how to feel...
On my way home with groceries, I took a shortcut through an alley and started thinking.
...Why did Lyn dodge the question...
When I asked her that...?
As I kept walking, a thug stepped out from the corner ahead.
Hey.
Stop right there.
You must have a lot of guts, strolling through an ally this late.
Seems like you need a little education, huh? Heh heh...
...Hmm? An adult?
Weird. I usually prefer little kids.
Looking at this guy makes me want to hug him tight and pat his head...!
...Maybe it's fun to try something different for once?
..."Fun to try"? What's that supposed to mean?
Don't be scared. This won't hurt at all.
It'll be fun, I promise! Heh heh...
No, wait...!
Just as they reached for me, someone dropped from above and swung a sword.
There you are.
Gah?!
Eastern martial arts...?! Don't tell me you're from the Temperance?!
Criminals, Xuelan and Weiyin, wanted across the Eastern Continent.
Am I right?
That's not a Temperance uniform... Could it be...?!
What? Do you know her?
You know! The secret organization that acts under the Wind Moon Sect Master himself?
If it's the Wind Moon Sect's secret organization...!
The White Moon of the Nature's Grace.
We hunt evil to set the twisted world right.
We deal with criminals beyond the reach of the laws of the West.
Just one question. Will you surrender peacefully?
Surrender? Pfft! What nonsense are you talking about?
What's wrong with giving him a little fun lesson? Huh?!
And you say you've done nothing wrong, even with a frightened child right there...
You're beyond saving.
...Child? You mean me?
Quit your yappin'! I'd like to see you try and get me!
We're not going down that e—
Easily? I wouldn't expect anything less.
...Huh?
When did you—
Aaaaaaaugh!!
Time to tie you up and send a messenger pigeon.
Oh no, I forgot about the child...!
Are you all right? You're not hurt, are you?
They didn't do anything terrible to you... Hmm?
Captain...?
...Uh, yes?
...Huh?!
What?! What are you doing here?!
I thought they only went for children! How did you end up...
Well... I think I know why, but!
White Moon of the Nature's Grace? What is that even...
Ah...?! That's...!
I-I'm sorry! Oblivion Acupoint!
Gah?!
The moment Lyn's hand moved in a flash, everything went dark.
The next day.
Ah! H-hello, Captain!
A-about last night... Did you get home safely?
Honestly... I don't remember much from last night.
I-it must be because you were tired!
A-anyway, let's get started with training! I have everything ready!
Though I started training with Lyn, who was unusually flustered...
...The foggy feeling in my head wouldn't quite clear.