Chapter 3

Keigo sure is taking a long time. Do you think something happened to him?

Why don't we go see if anyone in the castle has seen him?

So that's why we were wondering if either of you have seen Keigo recently.

No, not at all.

Neither have I. I've been shut up in my quarters doing paperwork.

Still, it wouldn't do to have something befall a visitor to our lands.

He doesn't have any abilities of his own, after all. He could very well be attacked again by something or other.

Tell the prince and the knights that they are to assist in the search.

Understood.

I'll go track down Soi Fon and Kisuke. You petition the prince.

Right.

I don't see why I have to help that guy.

All right, fine. If you find him, I'll join you for some tea or something as thanks. Come on, let's get a move on.

A-At once, Lady Yoruichi!

We should hurry to the prince's location as well.

According to Yoruichi, he should be somewhere along the forest's edge. Aha! There he is!

Hm? What brings you two here?

Keigo has gone missing, and we would very much appreciate your assistance in locating him.

What a pain. I'm tired, so go bother someone else.

Come now, don't say that. Won't you please help?

I'm sure that wherever Keigo is, he's feeling frightened right now.

Despite being abandoned by his friend for the second time in a strange world, he always stays so upbeat.

It's so sad that he should have to experience any further hardship.

Ugh, fine, I get it. I'll lend a hand, so stop looking at me like that.

You really mean it?!

Thank you so much.