Mom!
Carina, you have a guest.
Come in.
Hi.
The Staff of Bonds
When you're having cake, shortcake tastes best.
But Agnes, yesterday you said cheesecake was the best.
Tomorrow will be the tarts!
Tango should try one too.
Thanks, Agnes.
What's wrong, Carina?
It's nothing...
Do you want my piece of cake?
I wasn't looking at her cake...
Then, what were you looking at?
Leicester...
Please enjoy.
Thank you.
Leicester?
Yes?
Is a talking automaton like Tango-san difficult to make?
Yes, it is.
To make Automata that can use its own heart and will to speak,
you definitely need exceptional skills.
I see...
What are you talking about?
It's... nothing.
I still have my afternoon duties.
I'll be going first.
Best wishes!
Thanks a lot. Now if you'll excuse me...
She's always so busy...
But that's because she's the Archduke's daughter...
She's so reliable.
Agnes.
Can you help me for a while?
I see. This is what Carina-sama is thinking about...
Yeah... I wonder if we can something about it...
Got it.
Just give me some time.
I'm home.
Welcome back.
Welcome home, Milady.
Oh my... Where's Leicester and Annie-chan?
Both of them are...
Well then, that will do.
Indeed.
But you sure are impressive...
Leave it to the Crystal monster.
Yup.
Welcome back, Carina-sama.
Welcome back, Carina-san.
Leicester, Annie-chan...
W-What were the two of you talking about?
Eh? Well...
Nothing important.
By the way, Carina-sama, there's a quest I'd like to take.
This is a picture of the Laschuttato forest, and the Black-Rainbow flower which blooms inside it.
Black-Rainbow flower?
The rainbow is obvious, but why black?
It used to be a black flower.
It's said that it absorbs the surrounding light to make up the seven colors.
That's unusual.
Yeah. That means the surroundings of this flower are ominously dark.
I see. It's similar to Crystals absorbing Ale.
The flower is absorbing all the light.
The forest is already very dark on its own...
There's a chance of being attacked by Crystal monsters in the dark.
It's a high level quest.
But it also means it's easier to find quality Crystals there.
Yeah. Besides, Oasis has strong members now, like Agnes and Chelsea-san.
I think we should be able to do it...
What do you think, Carina-san?
You're right. Let's accept this quest.
Wow, it's incredible!
Minette-san, is this your first time taking a train?
Yes, it's thrilling.
Be careful, Minette. It's dangerous.
Sorry.
Don't stick your body out the window.
Yes!
Yes, that's good. There you go.
They are like sisters who get along pretty well.
That's true.
Say, about that Black-Rainbow flower...
The forest is vast, how do you plan to find it?
Yeah, I have a plan.
Carina-san, I suggest we scout from the sky first.
Fine, leave it to me.
I see. Carina-sama can use her magic to fly.
That's right.
Then, leave the sky search to us.
We'll locate the encompassing dark points.
Yes. Agnes and the rest will retrieve the flowers at said points.
If the Crystal monsters appear, it'll be my turn to shine.
How lucky.
Fragile Item
We were at the train station because of a delivery quest...
...and just so happened to meet Leicester and company.
Yeah, I smell some sort of treasure coming.
I'm really sorry for fitting you into such a crammed cargo storage.
We should head to the passenger cabin now.
Yep, I'll go too.
Oh, I forgot to tell you.
As it's a little too crammed, there's only one ticket to the passenger cabin.
Don't forget such important details!
It's alright. I'll give you this, Nee-san.
Fresh goods
Fragile Item
Hey, I have to become cargo too?!
Well then, we'll be leaving first.
Wow, it's floating.
Be careful, both of you.
You're completely synced with Montecchia, aren't you, Carina-san?
Yeah, because it's the staff you made for me.
Here, Carina-san.
This is for me?
Yes, I made this for you.
Wow.
It's all thanks to Montecchia that I'm able to roam the world despite my weak body.
I'm really glad to hear you say that.
Speaking of which, Leicester...
What?
What were you talking about with Annie-chan yesterday...
Carina-san, over there.
What's that?
That's probably the Black-Rainbow flowers.
Let's contact everyone.
Everyone, head North.
Alright, North it is!
Once you see the river, keep going left.
Understood!
North should be this way, right?
Using this grass as a landmark...
Continue walking straight along the cliff.
Wow. Isn't this beautiful, Chel-san?
Chel-san?
What?
W-What?
Hey, Chel-san!
Left? Right?
Carina-sama! Please stop!
Look on the other side of the cliff!
Chel-san?
You go ahead. I'll go fetch her and catch up later.
What should we do?
Let's stick with the plan.
Up ahead?
Leicester-san and company seem to be headed Northward from here.
Alright! Golem, full speed ahead!
But, Nee-san..
What?
There's an endless swamp up ahead.
Like I said, tell me such important things earlier!
You worked hard.
This is incredible...
Leicester, be careful.
Yes, I got it.
Is this the one?
This is the Black-Rainbow flower.
It's so beautiful.
I didn't think a Crystal monster would appear so quickly.
Leicester.
Stay close, Carina-san.
Y-Yes.
It's attacking us from the dark? So troublesome...
Let's use light magic to nullify the darkness.
You can't.
The light will be absorbed by the Black-Rainbow flower.
What should we do then?
On its next strike, I'll deflect the monster over there.
When I do, use your magic on that area.
Can you do it, Carina-san?
Of course.
Here goes.
Carina-san!
We did it!
Where did the monster go?
You were too focused and didn't get good control over the strength of your magic.
I'll go get it right away.
Got it!
Carina-san!
It hurts..
Leicester, are you alright?
I-I'm fine.
Leicester, please stop moving!
Sowwy.
We're caught in the vines.
Papa!
Carina-sama!
Are you alright?
Don't look, Minette-san.
You got the wrong idea!
It's just... that...
Hey?
Carina-sama?
Finalizing confirmation, quest complete.
Good work.
Banzai!
I'm sorry for giving everyone so much trouble today.
You just need to be on your toes next time.
Are you alright, Carina-san?
I'm sorry I frightened everyone.
You're very unlucky.
Your magical powers were depleted at the last moment.
What a disgrace...
It's fine since we completed the quest, though.
We also got our hands on a rare Crystal.
Everyone, on that matter...
Who should we give the Crystal to?
I don't mind.
What do you think, Agnes?
Alright, no problem.
Upgrading Montecchia with such a fine Crystal shouldn't be a problem.
I am thinking... If we use this Crystal, we might be able to install a talking functionality on Montecchia.
Montecchia will be able to speak?
Actually, Leicester and I were discussing about this yesterday.
If Montecchia is able to talk, it'll be able to warn you of magic depletion like today.
It can also talk to you.
That's awesome!
What do you think, Carina-san?
Y-Yes, please do.
Excuse me, I made some tea.
Thanks.
Oh right, Carina-san...
Can you lend me a hand?
B-But I don't know anything.
Wouldn't Annie-chan be better?
Not at all.
I heard from Agnes...
At the very least, you must have a good grade Crystal and professional skills. But...
The most important thing are bonds, though.
Bonds?
Like Tango, he was a puppet I got for my birthday when I was young.
Items that are loved and respected will have a soul instilled in them.
That's what my Maitresse told me.
Bonds?
Yes, those precious feelings you have for Montecchia are the most important ones.
What should I do?
Just exert magic into Montecchia like you always do.
I'll control the flow direction of Ale.
I understand.
What's the matter?
No, it's a pleasant smell.
Thank you. It's because I washed my hair in the bath just now.
I see.
Is it like this?
Logically, it shouldn't be wrong.
Carina-san, try activating it.
Yes.
It doesn't seem to work.
Could it be that Ale didn't flow successfully?
Let's start from the beginning.
I'll go and refill your tea.
Sorry about that.
Small things like this are fine.
Alright.
In the buzzling town, we met by coincidence.
Why does this chanced encounter makes my heart beat so fast?
I finally understood that being aimless and not having a goal is not right.
If even this doesn't work...
The adventure around the world is in front of your eyes.
It'll work.
Yes.
This is the start.
Entrusting diverse colors of dreams.
Just like the wind.
Where is the transformation magic, where is that person?
Alright.
Even though my voice is wavering.
I still firmly believe in the first step it takes to do miracles.
Activation start.
Good morning, Master.
Did something surprise you?
We did it. It's a success, Carina-san.
Good morning, Montecchia.
Situation understood.
You're surprised that I'm able to speak and have a conscious will.
Yeah, even though I expected it, it still took me by surprise.
Montecchia, is there anything you're uncomfortable with?
Verifying status. There is no problem with current condition, compared to the previous one.
That's great.
Delayed message: It has always been my will to serve my Masters.
Us?
Supplementary explanation: It refers to my creator, Leicester-san...
...my Master who loves me, as well as everyone in Oasis.
I see.
You weren't able to speak in the past, but you've always felt this way.
I'm counting on you next time.
It's my utmost pleasure, likewise, please take care of me.
I'm really happy.
Unknown situation.
What's wrong, Monte?
Last night mood between both of you was perfect.
But you're letting it go without doing anything, on purpose?
Yes? What are you talking about?
Last night, just as Master had hoped for, Leicester-san had...
...desires for Master last night.
Desires...
His heartbeat rate and body temperature increased, and was in deep thought about something...
So... That means...
Question: What's there to be embarrassed about?
Master is always fantasizing about Leicester-san-
Ah, stop!
Master...
Mas-ter...
What a loud noise.
Looks like it was a success.
Requesting explanation, since I'll be helping master from now on.
Please, make this clear.
Just give me a break already!
I can't eat anymore...
Hey Nee-san, now's not the time to be doing old-fashion sleep talking.
It's morning already.
Morning?
Let's hurry back to Ert'Aria.
Let's go, Golem.
Hey, wait for me Ritos!
Don't leave me here!
Hey, at least leave my clothes!
Come catch me...
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Feels like we're all here for a picnic.
That light...
This is bad! Let's get out of here.
These are high grade stuff.
What if there's another earthquake...
Watch out, Minette-san!
My heart is beating wildly.
Within the Darkness